Happy Saturday! I’d be glad it’s the weekend, but it doesn’t make too much difference to me. I still have work I should be doing, alas.
Books to review
I might not be a lit student anymore, but King Arthur is still a major interest of mine. Fascinated to see what this is like! And hurrah for all the others, too, though now I have to hurry up and read Luna: New Moon. Oops…
Books bought this week
I know, Mum, I know, but it was £2.39 on Kindle and I’m going to read it at some point anyway, it’s the latest in a series.
Books read this week
Not much reading, I know… I’ll get back to it. Preview of my ratings:
1 star – Mesopotamia.
4 stars – Temeraire (His Majesty’s Dragon) and The Burning Page.
Reviews posted this week:
–The Book, by Keith Houston. This is a beautiful physical object, just on its own, and the story it tells of how books came to be is also fascinating. It’d definitely make a good gift, and I’m keeping my copy for sure. 5/5 stars
–The Litany of Earth, by Ruthanna Emrys. This short story introduces the world of Winter Tide, and I actually preferred it — the shortness gave it something. 4/5 stars
–The Horse and His Boy, by C.S. Lewis. This one has not really aged well in terms of the stereotypes and such. But I still kind of enjoyed it, despite that. 3/5 stars
–Slade House, by David Mitchell. This was a little bit repetitive, but it mostly works. I just wish it wasn’t connected to his other books; I hate feeling like I don’t have the full story. 3/5 stars
–A Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Ugh, so preachy. Nope. Without nostalgia or something, I don’t see why this appeals. 2/5 stars
–The Toll-Gate, by Georgette Heyer. A likeable hero and heroine, a fun mystery, and Heyer showing off her research and knowledge. Yes! 4/5 stars
–Armada, by Ernest Cline. Mmm. This didn’t really work for me, because it felt like the same formula as Ready Player One, without the warmth. 2/5 stars
–Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis. One of my favourites of the Narnia books — I’m not sure why, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Caspian. 4/5 stars
Other posts:
–Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books to Nibble. A guest post by my bunny, complete with silly picture.
–What are you reading Wednesday. An update on what I’ve been reading.
I’ve never actually read anything of King Arthur…I’ve heard bits and pieces about the Sword in the Stone and Merlin and stuff and I saw the Sean Connery film when it came out though I don’t remember much about it! I really need to watch the Merlin TV series but alas, not enough time!
Now you’ve got me trying to think of some Arthurian fiction that’d be up your street! You can’t say a thing like this to a literature postgrad like me!
I’ll let you off!!
You’ll have to…
It’s so bad how weekends have become a time to work… well, maybe it’s been like that for many people for many years. :/ I’ve not read anything by Garth Nix, but several bloggy friends love his box! Mostly I like the covers. 😀 I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
Have a fabulous weekend, Nikki. =)
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For me, since I’m self-employed, I mostly do keep my weekends for myself. But I do have to keep up with my degree as well!
Sooo envious of Wolf Moon. Crossing my fingers that the US publisher will send one for review 😀
I’d trade you for City of Miracles if I could! Gaaah, I want that book.