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If you're in the US, do you have Monday off from work or school, to observe President's Day? All of us at our home do, which is lucky because this isn't a day that every company or institution observes with a day off. Even though it's not been too long since the Christmas and New Year holiday season, I'd been pining for a vacation for a while - something either low-key or relaxing that even the kids will enjoy.


Currently This post is coming to you from the Music City - Nashville - where we are spending the long weekend. We are technically here only for two days and will leave early on Monday so that we are home in time to pick our dog from boarding. Although I don't personally care much for the music scene other than to listen to what's popular on the radio, I had been hoping to stop by Nashville someday and check it out.

We are staying at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which is a sight in itself, with its acres and acres of gardens and walkways. It's def…
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Month in Review - April 2010

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A lot of things fell in place for me this month. I got a job, my research work stabilized (though it spiked up during month-end), then I got plenty of reading and blogging done. What can be better than that? :-)
  1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Reread - 4 cocktails)
  2. The Overnight Socialite by Bridie Clark (3 cocktails)
  3. April 16th: Virginia Tech Remembers by Roland Lazenby (5 cocktails)
  4. Columbine by Dave Cullen (5 cocktails : WOW!)
  5. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Reread - 5 cocktails)
  6. The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice (3 cocktails)
  7. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (4 cocktails)
  8. Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden (4 cocktails)
  9. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks (3 cocktails)
  10. Push by Sapphire (5 cocktails)
Discussion
  1. Internet over the years 
  2. Non-fiction Blues
  3. Has a book ever changed your life?
Challenge Progress

Challenges completed: 0/12
  1. 100+ Reading Challenge: 34/100
  2. Awesome Author Challenge: 1/10
  3. Support your Local Library Challenge: 18/50
  4. Flashback Reading Challenge: 5/9
  5. Audio Book Challenge: 3/12
  6. 451 Challenge: 1/7
  7. Women Unbound Challenge: 2/5
  8. A to Z Challenge: 32/52
  9. Original TBR Challenge: 4/12
  10. What's in a name? 3 Challenge: 1/6
  11. Gilmore Girls Reading Challenge: 3/10
  12. POC Challenge: 4/10

April Stats
Number of books: 10
Number of pages read: 2664
Number of Audio Books: 1
Hours listened to (completed audio books only): 10 hours, 44 minutes

Re-reads: 2
New-to-me authors: 7
Male authors: 3
Female authors: 7

Book cleared from my physical shelf: 3
Books added to my physical shelf: 8

Number of books added anew to my TBR this month: 115

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Cat said…
You did have a good month!

I agree with the wow! for Columbine - the back of the book says 'in the tradition of Truman Capote' and its definitely the best true crime I've read since In Cold Blood many years ago.
May 1, 2010 at 1:06 AM
bermudaonion said…
You had a stellar month all the way around. I thought you'd like Push. It really makes you think, doesn't it?
May 1, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Emidy @ Une Parole said…
Fantastic month, Aths! I really want to re-read the Harry Potter series.
May 1, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Stephanie said…
You had a terrific month of reading and reviewing! I hope to read Push soon.

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May 1, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Helen's Book Blog said…
So how come our TBR lists grow so much quicker than our read lists?! We'll never catch up this way :-)
May 1, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Sheila (Bookjourney) said…
I picked up Columbine today from my library. I am excited and nervous to get into it.
May 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Athira said…
Cat, my sentiments exactly!! It was so well-written, it was hard to put it down!

Kathy, Push had a huge impact on me. The situations of those various girls were so well written that I seriously want to do something for them.

Emidy, thanks! :)

Stephanie, you will love Push! You should read it!

Helen, I'm dumbfounded too! :P

Sheila, you will LOVE it!! Can't wait to read your review!
May 1, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Looks like you had a great April too! I have to put Columbine on my TBR list. You definitely got me interested. I hope you have a great May!
May 2, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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