Today, and this weekend, I'm reading The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russel. It's taken me a few pages to get into the swing of it, but I'm quite smitten now. I'm doing this one as a read a long with a few others. Check here on Florinda's blog if you are interested!I also decided to start book two of the Wheel of Time. So far, I've read the prologue! Well, it is a start, right? I also started Scott Westerfeld's book, Leviathan. It's my "treadmill book" for the time being. Quite intriguing so far.
I only fnished one book this last week, Raven Stole the Moon. I liked it, it was different, but quite interesting. Review to come soon.
So if I only read one book, what did I do all week?
I watched, again, To Kill a Mockingbird with the whole family.
I met Richard Peck, the guy who wrote A Long Way from Chicago.
I worked at the library. I went to the library.
I watched Coraline on DVD.
I didn't watch American Idol.
I went to parent teacher conferences.
I made lots of dinners, washed lots of clothes, mopped the floor, cleaned the shower, went grocery shopping, dropped kids off here and there, and took a nap once or twice.
And I'm sure there's some other stuff I did, but I can't remember now what it is! So in other words, yeah, it was a basic normal week.
How was your week? Reading and otherwise?
If only I could put down the books to 'make lots of dinners, wash lots of clothes, mop floors, clean the shower, grocery shop, and the such not'. I've been in a domestic slump, not wanting to do any of the householdy chores. Of course, this slump has been for about the last 29 years. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to be behind with The Sparrow reading. I have quite a few books I need to get to this month and I've barely made a dent.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you got to meet Richard Peck!
I worked quite a bit of overtime this past week and so didn't get much reading done. I hope to spend a good chunk of today reading. I hope you have a great week.
So you're reading with Florinda?!?! Oh, boy, I smell trouble. ;) Actually I like Florinda and you, even though I haven't been here in a while. I didn't realize you worked at a library. I've also recently started working at a library part-time and love it so far, but it's only been a few months. :)
ReplyDeleteI like normal weeks - that usually means little to no drama! Have another great week!
ReplyDeleteI just got started on The Sparrow this weekend myself - it's a re-read for me, and I'm just past the point where I remember falling in love with it the first time. Glad you're getting hooked too, and thanks for reading along!
ReplyDeleteTrisha: I have the same LONG slump, so when I do it, I have to list it as a huge accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteLiterary Feline: I hope you ending up having a great reading day yesterday, and maybe even got to The Sparrow just a bit.
Unfinished: Long time no see! Thanks for dropping by. Yes, I'm reading with Florinda, cool, I know. Yes, I work at the library, up in administration paying the bills, and other such sundrie odd jobs.
Amused: Yep, agreed!
Florinda: I'm getting a little nervous about The Sparrow now... all this foreshadowing is freaking me out.