Happy weekend! And happy reading time? Well, for some of us at least.
Books acquired this week
I had no intention of getting anything this week, except maybe some more poetry from the library, but then I realised that volume three of the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint novel was out… and volume ten of the manhwa. How is a person of flesh and blood supposed to resist?
I did also get some more poetry from the library, since I’m trying to use some short books to fill gaps in my day, so there they are:
I’ve already dug into two of those, so I’m sure I’ll have more loans soon. Hurrah for libraries!
Posts from this week
First the review posts, as per usual:
- Horror graphic novel: Home Sick Pilots, vol 3: Three Chords and the End of the World, by Dan Watters et al (4/5 stars, “really liked it”)
- Fantasy: The Grendel Affair, by Lisa Shearin (2/5 stars, “it was okay”)
- Fantasy: Solo Leveling light novel, vol 4, by Chugong (4/5 stars, “really liked it”)
- Mystery: The Murder at World’s End, by Ross Montgomery (3/5 stars, “liked it”)
- Non-fiction: The Meteorite Hunters, by Joshua Howgego (4/5 stars, “really liked it”)
- Non-fiction: Craftland: A Journey through Britain’s Lost Arts & Vanishing Trades, by James Fox (4/5 stars, “really liked it”)
- Poetry:Â Somewhere There is a Sky for Us, ed. Joelle Taylor (2/5 stars, “it was okay”)
As ever, these aren’t necessarily recent reads, since I store up reviews to spread out the genres I’m posting about as much as possible. See below for the books I’ve been reading this week!
And of course there have been some other posts:
What I’m reading
Things are still a bit quiet on the reading front, and let’s admit it, it’s at least partly due to my newfound special interest in hidden object games. Oh well: I don’t read as part of a curriculum or obligation or whatever, but for my own enjoyment… and these things come and go. And I did do quite a bit of reading this week all the same — here are the books I finished!
This weekend I’m planning to finish up An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating and A History of the World in 50 Pieces, for the latter of which I might switch to audiobook, especially if the audiobook has any snippets of the actual pieces. I’m being somewhat hindered in following the text by not knowing all the music, and there doesn’t seem to be a handy playlist or anything.
Other than that, I do also want to dig into volume ten of the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint manhwa, and probably read another couple of shortish reads: a manga or comic, probably, and another poetry collection (the Mimi Khalvati collection is rather calling to me).
That said, I might be slowed up this weekend by the arrival of yarn for a new crochet project. It’s been a while, but I ended up sorely tempted by this beautiful pattern, and I didn’t see any reason not to give it a shot. Listening to the audiobook of A History of the World in 50 Pieces might be a good accompaniment to that, once I’ve got started and sorted out my initial stitch count. The whole width is worked for each row, so I’ll want to concentrate to make sure I get that right.
And of course, I’m sure I’ll be playing plenty of hidden object and puzzle games, too!
Linking up with Reading Reality’s Stacking the Shelves, Caffeinated Reviewer’s The Sunday Post, the Sunday Salon over at Readerbuzz, and It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? at The Book Date.
That is a very cool blanket, good luck if you start the project. I’m curious about A Palace Near the Wind. I have read two other books by the author, both horror/sci fi, but i was worried about the switch to fantasy. Have a good week!
So far so good, though I had a false start and had to start over, ahaha. Must… read… instructions.
I didn’t love A Palace Near the Wind, sadly; I felt like the ignorance of the narrator was a bit overplayed, and made it impossible to get invested or be surprised by anything that happens.
I have to second that Hurrah for Libraries! Hope you have a good week!
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The crochet blanket looks quite complex! I hope you enjoy working on it! I agree, listening to an audiobook once a project is started, is the perfect way to pass the time while working!
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It’s actually quite simple in terms of stitches, but following the charts and making sure I don’t goof is quite time-consuming! I’m hoping I’ll settle into a rhythm with it and be able to listen to an audiobook soon, though.
Will you be posting a review for A Palace Near the Wind? I’d be very interested if so.
I’ve also been considering starting Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, although I haven’t decided whether to go for the translation or the original… (I’ll definitely be going light novel over manhwa though, since I tend to prefer novels.)
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I will, I review pretty much everything I read — eventually.
Hope you have fun with it! I got ridiculously sucked in and now am regretting that I can only read in English, since the full translation isn’t out yet.
What a fun crochet pattern — that really suits you! It should go well with an audiobook.
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I need to settle in and get into a rhythm with it first, I think, but I’m looking forward to that!
I missed something…what is a hidden object game, please? Sounds interesting!
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It’s a genre of video games where items are hid in a bigger scene, e.g. having to find five apples, two cabbages and a guitar… or 150 cats… or other such similar objectives. In some games they’re sometimes hidden behind other things so you have to click around and explore.
Oh that sounds fun! Also, combining crochet with an audiobook honestly sounds like such a relaxing weekend plan. Hope the new project goes well once you get the stitch count sorted out!
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Of course, you can’t resist! I’ve added two of these books to my TBR list.
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Hope you enjoy!
I’m always happy when I am able to find books I want to read at the library. I feel so fortunate to have so many great libraries near me! I wish there was more poetry at the libraries. Maybe I can get a card to your library! lol
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Sadly the National Poetry Library is only available for UK residents, but if you have any British friends who’d sign up for you, it can be done online with a minimum of proof! Just need proof of address.
Hope you have a great week. I read An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating a few months ago, it was cute!
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It’s a liiittle bit too romcom ish for me, but I’m enjoying it well enough to keep going, so far!
Sounds like you have a busy week ahead. I look forward to seeing your completed blanket.
Thanks for sharing your week
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It’s gonna take me a while, but I’m very excited!
An Ancient Witch’s Guide is on my list to read. And I love to embroider and listen to books at night. It’s so relaxing.
I’m finding it a bit too romcom for my tastes, but enjoyable enough to continue with!
It seems like you still did quite a bit of reading. I’m feeling a bit behind. And the books are really good! I just have so much stuff to do. Good luck on your project. I’m knitting a sweater and so close to finishing finally.
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Quite a bit, though it’s still not my normal pace, since they were quite short books. Ah well!
When I was trying to beat my brainfog, I went in for a lot of the hidden puzzle games and found them really helpful. The book about Britain’s lost trades and vanishing crafts looks like a fascinating read. I hope the coming week is a good one:).
They’re very soothing, haha.
I found Craftland quite interesting, though at times I thought it might be exaggerating things a bit (based on other books I’ve read which would seem to contradict some of its points).
Sounds fun! I use Libby more than my physical library, but I always step in to see what’s around when the kids need something close. The History of the World in 50 Pieces sounds interesting! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I rarely use the physical library at the moment because of an injury (meaning I can’t cycle there), so I do miss the browsing experience! Libby/Overdrive just isn’t the same. Ah well.