There's been a lot going on over here this past week, both at work and at home. I'm looking forward to when I can read a lot in a sitting. Life I've been pretty distressed by all the gun violence news this week. Not that it has ever not been so distressing, but coming out of the pandemic and pretty much hearing about some shooting or the other almost every day, has just shown that nothing has changed in this world. Adam Toledo and Indianapolis this week. And apparently, there is still no way this can be controlled. Ugh, so frustrated. When I wasn't worrying about the news (or trying not to), I've been busy picking paint colors. The husband and I have been talking about painting our house, or just the upstairs, or just the downstairs, or the basement, or.. for the better part of the past four years. We finally decided to go ahead with it - that is, paint the entire house. It's a massive undertaking, especially considering the painter is going to be here tomorrow
Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books wants to know what we're reading. I'm only too happy to oblige!
I didn't realize how long I've been missing from here until I checked my blog front page. I ended up doing a Houdini act for a week! First, it was an injured finger that made typing a chore. And then it was a good reading rhythm that I didn't want to break. From my almost-two years of blogging, one big lesson I've learned is if you're in a mood to read, drop everything and do just that.
Books finished since the last update
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (Banned Books Week read)
Goliath (Leviathan #3) by Scott Westerfeld (Another wonderful series is over)
News from over my blog
Reviews up!
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (Ugh)
Other posts
When I feel like throwing a book
Books on my nightstand
I'm finally finally going to finish Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. I don't know yet what to think of this book. It's one of the most different books I've read, so I can't wait to discuss it soon. I'm also reading two other books, and getting excited of a title I just picked from the library.
A Thousand Lives by Julia Scheeres: This is about the Jonestown Massacre, that many of you might have heard about. I hadn't, so I'm as fascinated as I am disturbed. Blind faith isn't something I understand that well, but I've known a few people who do it.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: One of my online book clubs is reading this book now and I decided to join in. This is the other classic (after Dracula) that I was very reluctant to try, simply because of its genre, but considering that I pretty much know what Frankenstein is about, I'm running out of reasons to not read it.
Happy Accidents by Jane Lynch: I LOVE Sue Sylvester aka Jane Lynch! I watch every episode of Glee, wondering what the hell will she do this time to drive more trouble towards the glee club. So the moment I heard about her new memoir, I just had to go reserve it at my library. I've been reverently staring at the cover since then and can't wait to start it. Have you seen the trailer for this book? It's Sue-typical! And my favorite Sue liner? "I'm committing Sue-icide"
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (Banned Books Week read) Goliath (Leviathan #3) by Scott Westerfeld (Another wonderful series is over)News from over my blog
Reviews up!
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (Ugh)Other posts
When I feel like throwing a bookBooks on my nightstand
I'm finally finally going to finish Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. I don't know yet what to think of this book. It's one of the most different books I've read, so I can't wait to discuss it soon. I'm also reading two other books, and getting excited of a title I just picked from the library.
A Thousand Lives by Julia Scheeres: This is about the Jonestown Massacre, that many of you might have heard about. I hadn't, so I'm as fascinated as I am disturbed. Blind faith isn't something I understand that well, but I've known a few people who do it.Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: One of my online book clubs is reading this book now and I decided to join in. This is the other classic (after Dracula) that I was very reluctant to try, simply because of its genre, but considering that I pretty much know what Frankenstein is about, I'm running out of reasons to not read it.Happy Accidents by Jane Lynch: I LOVE Sue Sylvester aka Jane Lynch! I watch every episode of Glee, wondering what the hell will she do this time to drive more trouble towards the glee club. So the moment I heard about her new memoir, I just had to go reserve it at my library. I've been reverently staring at the cover since then and can't wait to start it. Have you seen the trailer for this book? It's Sue-typical! And my favorite Sue liner? "I'm committing Sue-icide"
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Hope you enjoy Frankenstein. It's another one that I love. I can't watch any film adaptations of it but the book is fantastic. I hope you enjoy it.
I am a glee-hater. I can't stand it. Every single one of the characters irritates me no end. But, I the times I have been forced to watch it by a glee-fanatic sister I have been amused by Sue. I think Jane Lynch is a fantastic actress, extremely funny and seems to pop up everywhere. Think her autobiography would be interesting.
Have a great week and happy reading!
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I enjoy Glee - it isn't my favorite show but it is a good relaxant. And it's so worth waiting for each episode just to see Sue!
I read Brave New World many years ago...time for a reread?
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I enjoyed Frankenstein in college (but not in high school).
Happy reading.