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This week I finished:
The Hills Have Spies (Family Spies, Bk 1) by Mercedes Lackey - I've posted about this here. Basically, it was a quick read that I enjoyed. I look forward to more of Valdemar, this family, and Mercedes Lackey books in general.
Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal - My post. I enjoyed this, though I definitely enjoyed her Glamourist Histories series better.
Master and Commander (Aubrey/Maturin, Bk 1) by Patrick O'Brian and narrated by Simon Vance - I'll be posting on this later. While there isn't much in the way of a plot (I agree, as this has been stated in several reviews I read), I enjoyed the characters and the atmosphere. I intend to continue listening to this series.
I'm currently reading:
In ebook format, I've been reading A is for Alibi (A Kinsey Millhone Novel, Bk 1) by Sue Grafton. This is my first time reading these, and I figure it is about time to start since the series is as done as it will be. I'm still enjoying this one, but I haven't made much progress with it this past week.
In print, I've been reading (off and on) Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash by Shia Su. I haven't read any further this past week, as I've been focused on some of my other library books.
Also in print, I've started Better Off Read (Bookmobile Mystery, Bk 1) by Nora Page. I've been slower about getting into it, but the mystery part has started, so hopefully it will pick up a little.
Up next:
In downloadable audio, I hope to get back into Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain and narrated by Käthe Mazur (which I had started some time ago and have left lingering lately).
I will be starting Moby Dick by Herman Melville and narrated by Paul Boehmer in book-on-CD format. This is a monster of a book, but I've never read it and need to, so...
My advice for Mody Dick: just kinda go with it. Sometimes, there will be plot & characters. Sometimes, it will be about whales. Sometimes, it will be this existential thing bordering on poetic. It's a weird book. ;)
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Thanks for the advice. I started listening on my way home from work. So far I've heard how every man has some connection or longing for the sea, and how much better it is to earn money than to pay it. =)
DeleteI liked Better Off Read. It was a little rough around the edges but I will read the next one in the series if there is one. My weekly updates
ReplyDeleteGreat. Normally I'd be all for a library/bookmobile themed cozy mystery with a Persian cat and a pug. The intro has just been a tad slow.
DeleteI have Better Off Read in my TBR. It looks good. Have a great week.
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