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Hello you guys! I seem to have forgotten how to blog with everything going on around here. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Hope you all are coping okay?

Last week Things finally got to some semblance of a routine this week and I've been finally feeling better and in charge of my emotional faculties. I've taken over one of the upstairs bedrooms and set it up as my office-cum-homeschool room. In other words, the room is a big mess, but both my daughter and I are able to navigate the room fine as everything in the room has a meaning in our own brains. We're both very organized that way. I've been using a sit-stand desk for my work laptop and I'm a little glad that I got to try this system finally. When I'm not working, I'm helping the girl with her letters, numbers, or fun activities. Trust me, this is difficult but we worked through the system this week, and think we have it under control. My father-in-law watches my son during the day as the little ma…
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It's Monday! What are you reading? -- Mar 01, 2010

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It's Monday! What are you reading this week?
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 Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien - Re-read for the LOTR Read-along

Books reviewed from the week before
- The 13th Hour by Richard Doetsch
- Open Season by Linda Howard

I am currently reading

Liar by Justine Larbalestier: I have to say this book is pretty interesting, though the narrator's shrilly dialogues are irritating my ears. I'm only on disk 2, with 7 more left, and I listen an hour a day (when I hit the gym) so hopefully, I will complete this one within 7 gym days.


White Oleander by Janet Fitch: I couldn't get into this the first time, so I took a short break and returned back to it. I hope I'll complete this one this week itself.




My reading plans for the next week

Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel: I'm reading this one for the Spotlight Series, and am interested in this book for its theme as well - depression, obsession and compulsiveness. My review will come up only on March 23rd, but with a paper due on March 22nd, I don't want to wait till then to read it.



The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs: My slow last week didn't get me to this book as soon as I expected, but hopefully, this weekend will be spent on this one.





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Dana said…
Oooh, Liar and Last Night in Montreal are both on my wishlist right now, can't wait to see what you think of them! Hope you have a great week of reading!
March 1, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Introverted Jen said…
I'll be looking forward to more of your reviews! Enjoy your reading this week!
March 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Lydia said…
i love, love the LotR trilogy. Such beautifully written books.

Here is my Monday: http://thelostentwife.net/2010/03/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-10/
March 1, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Marce said…
Oh your week looks as good as last week.

Happy Reading Aths

http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-are-you-reading.html
March 1, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Jan von Harz said…
Looking forward to reading your review on Liar. The shrilly narrator is another reason I tend to not listen to books. Have a great week.
March 1, 2010 at 3:46 PM
susan said…
I met a young social worker who told me she chose her field in part because of White Orelander.
March 1, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Nise' said…
I listen to audio books while exercising too. Sometimes it is so good that I exercise longer to listen longer!
March 1, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Care said…
I learned a LOT from White Oleander! It's disturbing. I think they did a decent job with the movie, too. AND I really look forward to your thots on Last Night in Montreal. :)
March 1, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Bobbie said…
Sounds like you have a great reading week:)
Please check my Monday:)
http://tilwereadagain.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-are-you-reading-monday.html
March 1, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Anonymous said…
I haven't read any of these, but White Oleander looks like one I would enjoy. Have a great reading week!
March 1, 2010 at 10:50 PM
jlshall said…
I've heard good things about White Oleander, but it sounds like it might be a little too intense for my tastes. Definitely want to read The Friday Night Knitting Club, though. Hope you enjoy all your reads this week.
March 2, 2010 at 10:39 AM
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March 2, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Tales of Whimsy said…
Liar is supposed to be good :)
March 3, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Kristen said…
I've heard only raves for Last Night in Montreal but there's something that keeps holding me back from reading it myself. Can't quite put my finger on it.
March 4, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Sheila (Bookjourney) said…
I just picked up 13th Hour from the library and I was wondering why I requested it. I didnt even know if it was an error.... but now seeing your review of it here I remember it was your review that caused me to put a gold on the book. :)

Have a super weekend!
March 6, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Athira said…
Thanks everyone! I'm late replying here, though I do read your comments as soon as I get them!

susan, you've inspired me by that comment. I'm going to definitely read White Oleander this week!

LOL, Sheila, hope you enjoy it!
March 10, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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