Well, for the first time in a while I haven’t got any new books this week! I did pick up some print copies of books I already owned for my collection, but I don’t really count those as acquisitions unless I’m going to reread. And there was a library trip, but only a small one!
Yes, honestly, that is a small one. I technically own the Heyer books… somewhere.
Books read:
Reviews this week:
–The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All The Way Home, by Catherynne M. Valente. A worthy final book, though I was disappointed not to see more of a couple of characters. It ends very neatly. 4/5 stars
–Ex Machina: The First Hundred Days, by Brian K. Vaughn. I wanted to like it more, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the art. Made a decent introduction, though. 3/5 stars
–Winter Rose, by Patricia A. McKillip. I normally love McKillip’s work, but this was my third read and I consistently don’t seem to “get” this one. 3/5 stars
–Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson. I wanted to like it, but the pacing was off and there were so many things skimmed over that I really wanted to know. 2/5 stars
–Alex + Ada: Volume One, by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn. Very very introductory, so it’s hard to say if I’ll like the rest of the series. 3/5 stars
–Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay: The Dodgy Business of Popular Music, by Simon Napier-Bell. Gossipy and light, but uses terms like “Red Indians”. Whaaa? 2/5 stars
–Flashback Friday: The Postman, by David Brin. An interesting concept for a post-apocalyptic story. I wanted more female characters, though. 3/5 stars
Other posts:
–Why reread? Examines why I like to reread — and asks whether you do, too.
–Top Ten Tuesday: Spring TBR. What it says on the tin: some books I hope to read soon.
So how’s your week been? I wish I’d read more, but it hasn’t been a bad week. My only worry is getting together the money for my domain name renewal and such.
What a cute mouse! I like mice and squirrels and things like that-just keep darn spiders and beasties with more legs than me away!
I’ve got more used to small animals since my partner got a bunny! Mice, well… as long as they’re not in my house.
I’ve been unstacking the shelves! I am slowly selling off books I don’t intend to read again. The dealer I’m using is right grumpy, though. He keeps moaning about buying books as if he should have his stock donated or something. He’s not a charity!
Meanwhile, I’ve not been reading much because of fatigue. Very frustrating. Mount TBR is below 200 volumes again, though!
…What, you’re supposed to give him them free? Yeesh. I usually donate mine, but still!
Boo fatigue, but hurrah for Mount TBR! I’m on, uh, around 1,200!
What I can’t sell gets donated to one or another of the charity shops in Bath.
Haven’t heard of any of these, but that mouse is the cutest thing ever. Hope you enjoy! Also, hope you can renew the domain!
Lauren @ Wonderless Reviews recently posted…Stacking the Shelves: #2
I’m not a big fan of taxidermy, but it is kinda fun looking. Thanks for dropping by!
Jenny Lawson is awesome – have fun with that one. Happy reading.
Yeah, I’ve enjoyed her blog whenever I’ve read it, so I’m enjoying this too.
Great haul! I hope you enjoy your books. Have a great week.
Diane @ Diane’s Book Blog
Thanks for dropping by!
I absolutely loved Let’s Pretend Thus Never Happened. One of the best books ever. Enjoy your library books!
Jenny Lawson is pretty funny! Thanks for dropping by.
Lots of books! Enjoy My STS
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Looking forward to your thoughts on A Natural History of Dragons. This series has grown on me a lot, it’s now one of my favorites!
I liked the first book a lot more on the second read! I wish I’d managed an ARC of the new book. *wibbles*
I hope you enjoy the Winner’s Crime. You picked the perfect time to start with the Winner’s Kiss just coming out! Happy Reading!
Jamie @ Vailia’s Page Turner recently posted…Stacking the Shelves 101
I read it last week, that’s why it was featured! I’ve read The Winner’s Kiss too, I had an ARC.