Quick Thoughts on Recent Library Reads 06/04/13

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A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
A wonderfully written, mysterious read with some very interesting twists. 
I really enjoyed the 16 year old narrator, Nao. I missed her when the book was over.
Just when I thought I had this book figured out…nope.
Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
Plane crashes. Survival. The triumph of the human spirit and some VERY courageous men.  
Stuck for months on an ice cap? Thanks, I’ll pass.
The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester
The Oxford English Dictionary and a murderer? Who knew!? This is a juicy tale full of big words. LOVE.
Wha wha what??
Girlchild by Tupelo Hassman
Hello. I’m Girlchild. I will tear the heart right out of your chest, throw it on the floor, and 
STOMP ALL OVER IT.
Whyyyyyy?!?

Have you read any of these? All four were winners. I can’t pick a favorite and you can’t make me!

Weekly Wrap-Up 06/02/13

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila @ Book Journey. 

Holy smokes! What a week! As many of you know Armchair BEA wrapped up yesterday. It was a busy week here on the old blog. Like a dingaling I had regular reviews scheduled for the week as well, whoops. (I’ll plan that better next year!) Regular book reviews + ABEA posts = CRAZINESS. 

For those of you that were able to go to New York for the BEA I hate you I want to hear all about your adventures!

Reviews:
In the Garden of Stone by Susan Tekulve

Read:
Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester
Our Love Could Light the World by Anne Leigh Parrish

Currently Reading:

Girlchild by Tupelo Hassman


I’m continuing to read Under the Dome for the Summer Readalong hosted by Natalie @ Coffee and a Book Chick
Upcoming:

The same books that I listed last time. I’m not going to post the titles again because it makes me feel PRESSURED! I’m working on it you guys, I swear. I’m trying to get through my review books. I’ve stopped requesting books from the library. I WILL catch up. 

Bookish Business:

  • In my introductory post I brag about my sweet little town and complain about the animals that give me the willies.
  • The easiest giveaway you’ll ever enter can be found here.
  • Wrapping it all up here!
My May wrap-up post can be found here. It was a great month! 
I want to thank Tanya from Mom’s Small Victories for this wonderful post. Please go show her some much deserved love!
Thanks for visiting, have a great week, and as always: HAPPY READING!