I've recently read a ton of graphic novels and memoirs - some I loved and others not so much but were still a thrill to read. Guts by Raina Telgemeier I am always on the lookout for Raina Telgemeier's comics, so when I found Guts available at my library's Overdrive catalog last year, I had to request it right away. Her comics are always delightful, designed for the middle-grade audience, and written very well. Guts is a continuation of her Smile nonfiction graphic memoir series (see Smile and Sisters ) and recounts a period in her childhood when she experienced IBS for the first time. When Raina wakes up one night with an upset tummy, she just assumes it's a stomach bug as her mom is also showing the same symptoms. But when it doesn't go away soon but is instead influenced by the daily highs and lows of being a middle grader - good friends, not so good ones, and then the bullies, she realizes there's something else going on. If you have not read the previous
This is a weekly event initially hosted by J. Kaye at J. Kaye's Book Blog, now by Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books, to celebrate what you are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.
Books completed last week
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
- The 13th Hour by Richard Doetsch (Review coming up soon!)
- Open Season by Linda Howard (Review coming up soon!)
Unfinished
- The Chopin Manuscript by Jeffery Deaver and 14 other writers: I decided to give up on this, since after 1.5 hours of audio, it still was not holding my interest. I'm sorry to not put on more effort on this, but maybe I'll give it a try some other time.
I am currently reading
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien:
This is a re-read that I am doing for the LOTR Readalong. I totally LOVE this series and plan to watch the movie after finishing this read. 
White Oleander by Janet Fitch:
I've heard this is depressing. I just started it a while back and so far the book is very interesting. I am reading this with a pen-pal, Cheryl. 
Liar by Justine Larbalestier:
I've read more controversies regarding this book's cover issue than reviews, and that's pretty sad, so to speak. I just saw this audio book available, and decided to grab it right away (Result of my new plan to be more impulsive and less obsessive). 
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs:
The rest of the group with whom I am reading this book already completed it at the start of this month. I had to renew this at the library once since it was due last week. I'll hopefully be starting this over the coming weekend.
Comments
Happy reading!
ann
Have a great reading week!
Have a good one! :D
I have The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs among my TBR books.
Happy reading week!
Just One More Paragraph
I actually have The Friday Night Knitting Club on my TBR book shelf, but haven't been able to get to it. Hopefully your review will make me more eager to dust it off!
Have a fabulous reading week!
I've been wanting to read White Oleander, can't wait for your review.
Jennifer G., Aleksandra, Ann Elle Altman, Ruth Schaller, Juju, PensivePixie, Vicki, Amy, thanks! :)
Helen, you should get to them, The Help is definitely good!
Kathy, hoping I'll enjoy it too!
NancyO, I hope to review it soon!
Sheila, glad you heard a good review of Liar! Makes me relieved!
Jo, I didn't like Open Season. :( I wish I did. It was definitely funny and very sexy. The plot was just too thin!
tweezle, thanks for the award! :)
The1stdaughter, Your hubby really did Tolkien for his thesis? I'd love to read it!
Kristen, waiting to hear your review!
Ah Yuan, glad you recommend it! I can't wait to start it then!
Jan, all this gushing is making me want to start Liar right now!
China, happy reading!
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Book Soulmates, thanks for mentioning! Will check out the giveaway!