Okay, I know it’s actually the afternoon now, but I’ve been kinda slow getting going today.
We dropped Amber off at camp yesterday, so she’s not home for the week. Of course it’s going to be miserably hot anyway, so I probably won’t get much done.
Here’s the stack of books I got since my last list. Mailbox Monday is taking a blog tour. This month’s host is Gwendolyn of A Sea of Books.
Bought for me:
- The Daily Writer by Fred White
- The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood
Bought for Amber, but I’m hoping she’ll let me read them too:
- The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
- Magic and Other Misdemeanors by Michael Buckley
- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
From Harlequin Ambassadors:
- The Best Laid Plans by Sarah Mayberry
Should be some good reading.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. I posted a couple of reviews last week and talked about a Native American tale I had never heard before.
- “Three Blind Mice” by Agatha Christie
- “The Star Maiden”
- The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
I also posted a flash fiction piece,“The Healer”.
I actually finished a few books this week. Surprising, considering how much we spent out at the church.
- Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith
- A New Prospect by Wayne Zurl
- The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente (review here)
- “Bronsky’s Dates with Death” by Peter David
Currently, I’m reading/listening to:
- Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
- Blood from a Stone by Donna Leon
- Ghostliners by Robert D. Ballard (will continue once Amber gets home)
What are you reading?
I remember reading The Westing Game ages ago, but liking it. Hope Amber does too!
I’m sure Amber will share books with you! I hope they’re all great and I hope she has a blast at camp.
I’ve had my eye on THE THIEF for awhile. Looking forward to hearing what Amber and you think of it. Hope you both enjoy all your new reads!
I want to read the thief too 😀
My you are an eclectic reader! That’s great!
I adore Agatha Christie’s books. Have a wonderful week and enjoy your reading.
My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-48.html
Nice diverse mailbox. You can never go wrong with the timeless AC! Have a wonderful week and enjoy your new reads!
You have a nice selection of books….hope you enjoy them!
Here’s MY MONDAY MEMES POST
It is hot here too… I would like to read outside but really…. it is too hot. 🙂
Enjoy all these great looking reads!
I remember liking The Westing Game as a kid. Hope she lets you read it, LOL!
oh, i hope you like murder on the orient express. i read it years ago, and remember enjoying it very much. looking forward to what you have to say about the daily writer, as my DH gave me a copy as well, but i have yet to try it *shhh*
I didn’t read The Westing Game but my kids did in elementary school. They liked it!
I remember liking The Westing Game when I read it in school, but I don’t remember anything about it. Definitely time for a re-read. Enjoy all your new books!
Looks like some good stuff! I’ve been wanting to read The Thief for ages. I’ll be watching for your thoughts on it. It’s pretty hot here too. I wouldn’t mind a touch of cooling off already.
Oh man, The Westing Game was one of my favorites as a young person. I’d read it over and over! Good stuff!