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.
News from over my blog
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.
Behemoth 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 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.
16 comments:
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! :)
Enjoy ur reading week
carol
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.
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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
Oooooo Scott! Love him!
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!
I have to get my hands on a copy of Weird Sisters - everyone is raving about it! :)
I keep reading great things about Shadow Tag, so I think you're in for a treat!
Shadow Tag does sound interesting,enjoy!
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!
I can't wait to see what you think of the Anne Frank graphic book!
Thank you!
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.
Me too! :)
I can't wait to start Shadow Tag! I hope I enjoy it too!
Thank you!
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