Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books wants to know what we're reading. I'm only too happy to oblige!
So I missed posting this whole weekend, but I used up the time reading. I also didn't get to visit anyone over the weekend for the readathon, and part of me is now terrified to open my reader. I think it's time to use Google Reader's useful Mark All As Read button.
Books completed in the last week
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata: I never heard of this book until a few weeks ago, but can't even stop gushing about how awesome this book is! The child protagonist, Katie, is simply wonderful. A Thread of Sky by Deanna Fei: Yet another awesome book with excellent women characters! I can't wait to review this one.
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This week, I was on some sampling spree. I was at some bookstore almost every day of the week, and each day, would pick a new title to test. I picked up The Blue Notebook by James Levine to read, but couldn't make much progress with it. It was a good read, but the metaphorical writing was just not making an impact. I know Helen's going to be disappointed about that, so I'll be giving it a try once more. I also picked The Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer to read, and so far I don't know what to think of it. It is certainly well-written but I'm on the fence about the unfettered writing about sex. These are the books I'm reading this week.
The Coffins of Little Hope by Timothy Schaffert: Thank goodness for egalleys and smart phones. I don't even miss a book now when I'm on the road or at work. However, this book isn't holding my interest too well. It's a nice work of writing and supposedly suspenseful, but I'm not feeling kicked enough to want to know more. I hope that changes soon.
Far to go by Alison Pick: I've had an eye on this book for quite a while. So when I saw this book on the TLC tour list, I just had to go in for it!
The Jack Bank by Glen Retief: I actually started reading this last week and love it so far. Glen's writing is really vivid and awesomely descriptive, but I found that I can only read it one chapter at a time. That helps also because I keep wanting to put it down and think a bit.
16 comments:
I was eying Far to Go on goodreads the other day :D It sounds really good. I will be looking forward to your review.
I really liked A Thread of Sky too and should have a review up tomorrow. I'm sorry The Coffins of Little Hope isn't keeping your attention better. I read and enjoyed it myself.
I'll be watching for your review of The Coffins of Little Hope - I've heard it's really good. Have a great week!
You're right, I got all excited to see the Blue Notebook on your list, but if it doesn't work for you, it doesn't. I am intrigued by Kira-Kira!
I've seen Far to Go around the 'sphere...and I'm curious. Hope you like it. As for The Uncoupling, I received it this week (downloaded from Amazon, actually!), and I'm looking forward to it. I'll be watching for your review.
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I like it in those rare times where I just get to read :) A Thread Of Sky is in my TBR and I can not wait to give it a try! Have a super week!
All of your books look great! Happy reading!
I really enjoyed Kira-Kira as well, it is a book I promote at work all the time to kids.
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I can't wait to start it either. It does sound amazing!
I'm looking forward to your review of A Thread of Sky! I'll be reviewing the day after you do.
I've heard so too! I hope it picks up soon.
You should read Kira-Kira! I actually sent you a tweet about the book last week. I think you will find it an awesome book to recommend to your students. It's beautiful. It talks of the prejudice that Americans of Japanese origin faced - it's told in the voice of a young girl, Katie, and there's so much innocence about her. It doesn't even feel fake reading the voice of a little girl. A lot of immigrants and foreign-origin people in any country have probably felt like Katie at some point.
I hope to get back to The Uncoupling some time soon. It was really intriguing - the bit I read. I'll be looking forward to your thoughts.
I wish I had more opportunities for serendipitous reading. It truly felt pressure-free.
Thanks!
I'm glad I finally got to read Kira-Kira. It truly was amazing!
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