Recent Reads: February 2014


Instead of shrinking that stack of books that grows next to my nightstand, like some sort of vampire tree, I've only managed to feed it and make it larger over the last few weeks.  My Amazon wish list?  Also growing like Rapunzel's unruly hair (there's no way it's as nicely braided as it looks in all of those fairytale illustrations, no flipping way).  More suggestions from friends, like Sotheby's: The Inside Story from Erin at Like / Want / Need, but also book lists.  Those book lists are my kryptonite.

Ooo boy, there were some goodies in February though.  I have done book reviews for Red Sparrow (here) and Agent for the Stars (here) over on Amy's book blog The Bibliophile's Adventurers Club.  One is an intriguing, double-crossing, Russia-based spy novel and the other is a sci fi self-published piece by a now NYT Best Selling Author and both are highly recommended.  Also, Unwritten is the latest graphic novel series that I've discovered with a little twist on the wonderful world of a Harry Potter-ish type tale.  I know you guys are thinking - another graphic novel?  Hasn't she had enough?  The answer to that is a resounding NO.  And I'm journeying back to the comic book store just to discover more every week.  I really hope to do a book review for The Panopticon soon as well so I don't want to give too much of that away but suffice it to say that it's one of the most decent Coming of Age books that I've read in a very, very long time.  And I hate that genre so you know it's got to be something.

2013 Reading Record - you better watch out because I'm coming for you!

Comments

  1. Unwritten sounds really good! Must really set aside time for more reading. I'm sooooo behind on my reading goal....eeek!

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  2. some interesting books here. I've never read a graphic novel, in fact I don't even think I've ever looked at one in the flesh. hmm. I feel like I'm lagging behind in the book reading this year,!

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  3. I have to stop reading your book posts. my amazon list is growing so fast, I'll need a second account soon :)

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  4. I'm the same way when it comes to book list blog posts! My Goodreads "to-read" is long and growing by the minute.

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  5. I hope I can come of age soon so I'll understand the hub-bub about it. :)

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  6. Wasn't that Sotheby's book insane? And heartbreaking? And frustrating? It makes you wonder who is really behind all these art heists, and how many we DON'T hear about, you know? What's your goal for 2014? I'm trying for 30. xo

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  7. A twist on a Harry Potter type novel? I'm in!

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  8. those book lists are like kyrptonite! i can get pulled down those rabbit holes forever making my wishlist grow and grow and grow.

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  9. so many books! is there a specific way you choose a book to read? is it the cover, the description in the back or the inside cover? sometimes i have the hardest time choosing what to read. sometimes i go for the genre or a favorite author, but also through word of mouth.

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  10. Oh man, I feel you on the never-ending reading list! I bought a Kindle recently just so I could check out e-books from the library. Not long after browsing the library's website, this convo happened with The Husband:

    Me: Ugh. The library doesn't have nearly as many books from my reading list available for Kindle as I'd hoped!

    The Husband: That sucks, babe. How many do they actually have from your list?

    Me: Only 60.

    The Husband: (stares blankly for a few seconds) My wife is such a nerd.

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  11. Oh my! All these books seem so good, I'm adding them to my list. And you have a record to beat!? I'm cheering for you over here! I really need to set aside the time to read every day, I miss it!!!

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  12. I feel like there are so many good books to read right now. I have a stack of books I can't wait to dive into to.

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  13. a Harry Potter-ish tale?! SOLD. :P

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  14. I'm just a tad jealous. Really wish I could get back into reading as much as I used to. Not easy with a bub around...I can only manage to sneak in chapters here and there.

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  15. Awesome, I love to get book recommendations! I will check these out! Thank you so much! My wishlist is getting longer and longer!

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