Yet another Monday! (July 4, 2011)

Gah, October? Where did the year go? I'm suddenly realizing we are entering the busiest season of the year and there's going to be tons to do for the next three months. It is unseasonably warmer right now, which makes it harder to believe that it's October. The colors have started changing but it's almost like the trees don't care and aren't even trying to put up a show. Renovation updates At this point, we have completed two weeks in our house while under renovation. Yes, it's every bit as irritating, annoying, frustrating, dusty, and allergy-triggering as they say a renovation can be. But it's also oddly fascinating seeing your house ripped down to the subfloor and peeking inside walls at the things that are typically hidden inside one. It was also satisfying seeing progress made - there's a wall one day, no wall the next day, and then all openings patched up the third day. This coming week is going to see the most progress - the hardwood flooring

Yet another Monday! (July 4, 2011)

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!

The first of my long weekends is just getting over today, but I am so looking forward to the rest of them this month and the next. While I have a few trips planned during some of the weekends, I'm looking forward to more reading and blogging during the rest.

Books finished since the last update

State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin

News from over my blog

Reviews up!

The Girl in the Garden by Kamala Nair

State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Other posts

My Orange July reading
Smooth Sailing in June

Books on my nightstand

I like the pile of books that I'm looking forward to reading next from my Orange list and otherwise. Right now, I have a couple of books going that are both pretty good.

Hello Goodbye by Emily Chenoweth: I hadn't made much progress into this book until two days ago. I'm not too far in yet, but the writing is very beautiful so far.

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts: I'm finally getting caught up with Shantaram for the readalong after so long. I know I am weeks behind, but I am finally able to read this book without "fearing" interruptions.

Comments

Misha said…

Hello Goodbye is on my to-read list, so I am glad to hear about the writing. Good luck with the Shantaram readalong. What do you think of the book till now?

I hope you have a great week in books. Happy Reading!

July 4, 2011 at 12:44 AM

therrreader said…

Hello Goodbye sounds like a sweet read! Have fun!

Have a great monday!

July 4, 2011 at 1:13 AM

Tasha said…

Have a fab week! See what I'm reading here and don't forget to link your book reviews on Read My Review, hosted on my blog.Tasha @ A Trillian Books xxx

July 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM

Nina Happyendings said…

Hello Goodbye has a beautiful cover. I don't know what's the book is about, but I'm thinking something sad! ;)

July 4, 2011 at 5:02 AM

Laurel-Rain Snow said…

I want to read State of Wonder....I'm going over to check out that review! Have a great day and a wonderful week.

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July 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM

bermudaonion (Kathy) said…

I just finished State of Wonder last night and I'm still mulling it all around in my head. I hope you have a great week in books.

July 4, 2011 at 8:46 AM

Helen Murdoch said…

Can't wait to see what you think of the Shantaram readings once you start posting to our group! Enjoy your three-day weekends, that extra day somehow seems to make a huge difference

July 4, 2011 at 10:04 AM

Athira / Aths said…

Misha Shantaram is entertaining so far! I don't really like some of the caricaturing happening, but otherwise it is written very well!

July 4, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Thanks! I hope you have a great day and week!

July 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM

I hope you have a fab week too!

@5cd5ef7a41623c98d07b82f0777e28f7:disqus It is. Good guess! :D Something very sad - about a woman with terminal cancer telling her final goodbyes.

July 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Thanks! I hope you have a great week too!

I can't wait to hear your thoughts!!! I'll be looking for your review!

July 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

I can't wait to post either. Right now, I'm weeks behind on everything, so I'm just taking it all one step at a time.

July 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM

zibilee said…

I also can't wait to hear what you think of Shantaram. I remember it being a dense read, but also very good. There was a film version slated for release last year, starring Johnny Depp as Lin, but that seems to have gone off the radar. Too bad!

July 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Pussreboots said…

My reading list consists of a lot of picture books read with my children, as well as the manga I've been reading with my oldest. Come see what I read.

July 4, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Jennifer said…

Oh I did like reading Hello Goodbye, I hope you do as well. Enjoy your week and your books.
My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-46.html

July 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

I was so looking forward to the movie. It's sad that it didn't work eventually. Still, the book is good so far.

July 4, 2011 at 9:31 PM

Thanks! I hope you have a good week too!

I hope you have a good week!

July 4, 2011 at 9:34 PM

Michelle Shannon said…

I can't wait to see what you think of THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI'S WIVES. I finished it this week as well and thought is was fascinating. I received STATE OF WONDER this week and cannot wait to read it.

July 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Amy Mckie said…

Oooohh really can't wait for your review of Shoneyin's book!

July 6, 2011 at 9:11 AM