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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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Yet another Monday! (February 21, 2011)

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It's Monday! What are you reading this week?

Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books wants to know what we're reading. I'm only too happy to oblige!


This post is taking me a while to put up. I just finished watching Hotel Rwanda, and am still pretty dazed, shocked and angry. I'm also thinking about Egypt and wondering why freeedom is such a hard thing to have. So while I try to set these thoughts aside, let me think about the books I read this week.

Books completed in the last week
-  The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown: What a beautiful writing! You always need that in character-driven novels, and this book certainly had it!
-  Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun by Geoffrey Canada: A well-done graphic novel set in Harlem and with a really good insight into the almost-lawless streets where Canada grew up in.
-  Stitches by David Small: This was such a fast read, I was amazed. It was certainly moving too - adopting the idea that pictures can say so much more than words.

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Books on my nightstand
I did some compulsion-free reading last week, but this week is going to be governed again by review and tour deadlines. I need to do this more often. Since I haven't yet checked what review dates are coming up, these are the books on my radar right now.

BehemothBehemoth by Scott Westerfeld: This book is just as interesting as it's prequel, Leviathan. The next book, Goliath, is coming out on Sept 13th, so I'm really looking forward to it - it's the last book of this trilogy. Of course, I won't be surprised if a fourth book is also released, since we all know that only Scott Westerfeld can get away with four books in a trilogy!
Shadow TagShadow Tag by Louise Erdrich: I've been hearing a lot about this book - both good and bad. But my interest is piqued! I haven't read any of Louise Erdrich's earlier works, this one sounds intense as it is, so I can't wait to find out.







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The1stdaughter said…
Oh! You are reading some great books! I had no idea there was a graphic novel version for Anne Frank's Biography. How interesting! And I've really wanted to read Stitches for some time.

Have a fabulous reading week and if you get a second stop by There’s A Book! :)
February 21, 2011 at 12:11 AM
carol said…
Enjoy ur reading week

carol
February 21, 2011 at 4:32 AM
Laurel-Rain Snow said…
I have The Weird Sisters on Sparky, my Kindle...and can't wait to dive in! Shadow Tag was an intriguing read...parts of it were tedious, to me, but overall...good. Hope you enjoy your week.

Here's MY MONDAY MEMES post.
February 21, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Lisa M said…
Looks like you have some great books going this week. Enjoy your reading. Stop by and see me if you have a little time. http://bookskidsanimalsandmore.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_20.html
February 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Juju at Tales of Whimsy... said…
Oooooo Scott! Love him!
February 21, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Jan von Harz said…
Weird Sisters is a book that sounds like one I would thoroughly enjoy, and I really want to read both of Westerfeld's book. Great variety in your book this week. Hope you have a wonderful week!
February 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM
book journey said…
I have to get my hands on a copy of Weird Sisters - everyone is raving about it! :)
February 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM
bermudaonion(Kathy) said…
I keep reading great things about Shadow Tag, so I think you're in for a treat!
February 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Joann said…
Shadow Tag does sound interesting,enjoy!
February 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Athira / Aths said…
I didn't know either that there was a graphic novel version of Anne Frank's Diary. I chanced upon it in my library, and I'm so glad I read it!
February 23, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Athira / Aths said…
I can't wait to see what you think of the Anne Frank graphic book!
February 23, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Athira / Aths said…
Yeah, I heard parts of Shadow Tag was tedious to read. I'm concerned about that, but I may still give it a try. For now, I had to postpone the read, thanks to two reviews due next week.
February 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Athira / Aths said…
I can't wait to start Shadow Tag! I hope I enjoy it too!
February 23, 2011 at 8:08 AM
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