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.
Boo!
Wishing all a frightfully good time!
What did I read last week?
The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks: Done! My review is here.
The Travelling Bag by Susan Hill: A small book, containing four ghost stories. I really enjoyed two of them, and the other two left me a bit puzzled. Overall, though, a very fun read, especially right before Halloween.
And my super big accomplishment…
I finished Moby Dick! Check out my thoughts on the book and the reading experience via app, here.
Pop culture goodness:
Season two of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is underway! I love that show. Anyone else watching? Here’s my favorite musical number of the season so far (although Paula’s Disney-esque number this week is a very close 2nd):
Fresh Catch:
It’s hard to tell without holding it in your hand, but The Travelling Bag (above) is a terrific physical book. It’s a mini-hardcover, and just looking at it is such fun. It arrived at the beginning of this past week:
A few library hold requests came in yesterday — three at once, of course.
What will I be reading during the coming week?
Currently in my hands:
Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst: I’m just getting started. I loved The Dogs of Babel by this author, so I’m excited to be reading her newest.
Now playing via audiobook:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling: Getting closer to the end. These audiobooks are so much fun!
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
So many books, so little time…
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Congrats on finishing Moby Dick, and good luck on your Hemingway progress. I look forward to your opinion of Jojo Moyes.
Thank you! I’m excited for the Jojo Moyes book — I always love her books. 🙂