Over the past couple of months, I've read a few books that I didn't get a chance to review yet. These were all enjoyable in different ways and are recommended reads. A Will to Kill by R. V. Raman I've been looking for an Indian mystery for a while now. So when I came across A Will to Kill in Netgalley set in one of my favorite places in India (also close to my home town), I just had to request it. In so many ways, this is a typical Agatha Christie type mystery - there's a death (in an isolated mansion, no less) and the investigator/detective tries to solve the mystery. Harith Athreya is visiting the owner of the mansion, Bhaskar Fernandez, where a small gathering has been planned for the owner's relatives and friends. Bhaskar has written two wills - and how he dies will determine which will goes into effect. That night, there is a murder and Athreya spends the next few days trying to find the culprit. I generally enjoy the Agatha Christie class of murder mysteries.
So there's another week down the drain, and it has been one of the quietest here. Last year this time, I was in India, enjoying my brief vacation at home with my family. Sadly, I'm not sure when my next trip will be, and I really wish I could go sometime soon. Meanwhile, I'm trying to battle out a bad case of homesickness, that is usually transitory. I hope I get to see more students here in campus next week, as the summer semester is starting. Usually that makes me happy, so I'm hoping for some activity.
I didn't do much reading over the week, mainly because I seem to have hit a rut. The books I am currently reading would ordinarily be devoured in moments, but strangely, I find my eyes swimming over the words right now. I hope the rut passes soon, so I am picking books at random from my shelf, hoping to strike gold with one that will get me out of the rut. As for my thesis, I managed to get up to 16 pages of my target 60, so that's a quarter of my way through. I somehow did the easier parts first, ::giggle:: so I have to redeem myself by moving to the other sections now.
So what with the work and the homesickness and the reading rut, I can say it hasn't been a great week at all so far. But on the other hand, friends of mine and I managed to meet up more often than usual for lunch/dinner, and that made up for an otherwise lackluster week!
So it's going to be an exciting week for the reading world, with the BEA, the BBC and the Armchair BEA, all happening this week! I would have loved to be at the BEA, but I'm glad I'm taking part in the Armchair BEA! Maybe next time, I'll try to plan for the BEA and the BBC. After all, NY isn't too far from here. So, whatever you are taking part in, have fun! I'm excited to be visiting the participating bloggers this week to see what's cooking. I know some of you plan to give regular updates from the BEA as well, and that's something I am looking forward to!
Until next week, Happy Blogging and Happy Reading!
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I'm doing Armchair BEA - in a very passive way this year. I signed up but still don't have a good grasp on what is expected. I hope people at BEA will tweet what they're doing.
Sounds like you need a distracting, light book. Maybe someone will suggest one today. Have a good week and thanks for visiting my blog :)
Have a better week!
My son starts summer school tomorrow, so maybe you'll see him!
Mary, I'm hoping the homesickness goes away soon too! I do not have much idea about what the Armchair BEA is about either, but I'll still do what I can and learn later I guess, LOL!
Helen, my writing does sound depressing, right? I do need to perk up. I think I feel better today, but I'm sure I'll be in good bouncy spirits tomorrow. :)
Kathy, I do think they are related. Still, it's a weekend ailment. I guess I'm just sad that my two years here are soon coming to an end.
Ash, We should definitely go next year! It will be so much fun to meet in person! :) And if you ever plan to come to India, and I also happen to be there, I would love to have you visit my home and take you around on an India-trot!
At least meeting up with friends partly makes up for it :)
I get in reading ruts sometimes, too. It kind of ebbs and flows. Maybe Armchair BEA will give your spirits a lift and give you a bit of inspiration. :-)
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Hope you get home for a visit soon,
Sherry
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*hugs*
I can't make BEA either.
I vow for next year :)
What's the Armchair BEA?
Cat, I am so glad that the homesickness didn't last too long, Phew!
Stephanie, you were right! Armchair BEA definitely helped in getting over my rut!
Sherry, Haha, I go through that phase too, when I read too much, but stay away from blogging!
Juju, I hope we can make it to BEA next year!!