Oof, feels like it’s been a long week. I’ve been productive and got some important stuff done, at least!
Books acquired this week
I wasn’t really planning a library trip this week as well, but I was in town anyway to sort something out, and I ended up with some free time. So I went to the library again…
I picked up some poetry on a whim; I haven’t read much poetry in ages, but I did start reading some again quite recently, and it seemed like a fun idea to dip into whatever the library has to try some poets I haven’t read before. Though I already love the song project based on The Lost Spells; give “The Snow Hare” and “Selkie Boy” a try, if you’re curious.
And checked out a local indie bookshop, The Book Vault. I have a couple more books I want to pick up later, but I settled for just two for now.
Posts from this week
As usual, time for a bit of a roundup. Here are the reviews first:
- Horror/fantasy/romance graphic novel: Love Everlasting, vol 2, by Tom King and Elsa Charretier (3/5 stars)
- History: Moneta: A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins, by Gareth Harney (4/5 stars)
- Fantasy short story: Burning Books for Pleasure and Profit, by K.J. Parker (4/5 stars)
- Danmei (romance)/fantasy: Heaven Official’s Blessing, vol 4, by MXTX (4/5 stars)
And the non-review posts:
What I’m reading
This week I did get back into the groove and start reading a bit more again, though it was mostly short stuff until today, when I tucked into a non-fiction book grabbed from the library and finally got back to reading Heaven Official’s Blessing (vol 6, which I’ve been struggling with due to the flashback interrupting the plot). Here’s a sneak peek of the books I’ve finished since last week (the ones I plan to review, at least):
Hopefully today I’ll finish this volume of Heaven Official’s Blessing, and maybe get a bit more into the swing of reading again.
How’s everyone else doing?
Linking up with Reading Reality’s Stacking the Shelves, Caffeinated Reviewer’s The Sunday Post, and the Sunday Salon over at Readerbuzz, as usual!
The Book at War looks very interesting. What period does it start with? My interest will quadruple if it’s WW1 or earlier!
The inside blurb says it starts with the American Civil War, through to the current invasion of Ukraine. It looks like there’s a section on the World Wars (difficult to tell from a quick look whether it’s treating both together or separately).
An interesting mix of books there. I haven’t been to the library in a couple of weeks. I need to get back there!
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/21/stacking-the-shelves-78/
I tried to just go with whatever caught my eye to see if I could find anything tempting! I guess it worked, since I’ve read three of the five library books. XD
Added the Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy to my TBR and I’m listening to that Selkie Boy song and it’s gorgeous! What a great weekly haul!
I don’t love all the songs the group did for that project, but there are some lovely ones! I think “Selkie Boy” is my favourite. Glad you liked it!
Yay for getting things accomplished, that always feels good. I hope you enjoy your books. Have a great weekend!
It was so nice to get it off my plate! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
I want to read all your highlighted books! Especially Undying Love! thanks for bring them to my attention.
My Sunday Salon:https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2024/09/sunday-salon-wonderful-week.html
During the pandemic, like everyone else, I stopped going to the library and now I can’t seem to get back to it. Instant access via Kindle has spoiled me. I need to change that! Your library trips look great.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Looks like a successful library visit. Hope you have time to read them. That’s my struggle with books. I get them, but then I don’t wind up having time to read them.
That Anthony Boucher book cover is crazy good. Enjoy.
Harvee https://bookdilettante.blogspot.com/
I’m at the library for pickup about twice a week. They said if a week went by and I didn’t come they’d think I was sick. haha! Love that Zoologust Guide and the one about plants. Thanks for the suggestions as I am putting together a list of nonfiction and more fall reading books!