My Monday tradition, including a look back and a look ahead — what I read last week, what new books came my way, and what books are keeping me busy right now. Plus a smattering of other stuff too.
What did I read last week?
The Family Plot by Cherie Priest: Done! My review is here.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer: Absolutely amazing audiobook! I’ll write up a review later this week. Meanwhile, just know that Amy Schumer’s narration of her own book is perfect, and the book itself is just as funny and vulgar as you’d expect — but also surprisingly powerful and moving. More to come…
Fresh Catch:
I went to the Big Book Sale benefiting San Francisco’s public libraries, and came home with (for me) a very modest haul… because I still haven’t found room on my shelves for all the books I picked up at the last library sale.
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman: Finishing up the trilogy!
Now playing via audiobook:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Jim Dale. Onward I go with my HP audio adventure.
Ongoing reads:
With my book group (2 chapters per week of each):
- Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon
- A Farewell To Arms by Ernest Hemingway
Via the Serial Reader app (read about it here):
- Moby Dick by Herman Melville: — as of this week, I’m at 48%! I hate to say it, but the initial enjoyment is wearing off. I’ve been pretty bored with Moby Dick this past week… but I’m soldiering on. I’ve come this far — I’m going to see it through!
So many books, so little time…
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Bookshelf Fantasies 
I still need to read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. I love the film.
After visiting Savannah this summer, I’m very motivated to finally read the book!
I love Savannah! They have preserved the history so beautifully, right down to the cobblestone roads ❤
It was beautiful. 🙂