Showing posts with label book blogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book blogs. Show all posts

Monday, July 11, 2011

It's Monday, What Are You Reading?






It's Monday, What Are You Reading is a weekly blog meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey where you list the books you read last week and the ones you hope to read this week.


Read Last Week:



Stiltsville by Susanna Daniel:  I stopped reading the book around page 200 or so.  I was completely bored and felt like I only made it that far because I couldn't believe that nothing was happening in the book.  It was like being on a very long phone conversation with someone you didn't want to talk to as they filled you in on every detail of their everyday life.  Two things I learned that were cool from the book though however- Stiltsville really did exist, and that oranges explode when orange groves freeze.  I am sure that this is a good book, it is just not one for me.

Arcadia Falls by Carol Goodman:  As always, I felt Carol Goodman delivered a fantastic book.  I fell right into this isolated world of academia, with its rituals and traditions and secrets.  

Phantom Evil by Heather Graham:  I liked this book, it was an easy fun read.  There were some aspects of the book I thought lacked a little, but for the most part I enjoyed it.  I am about to read the second in this series for netGalley, and I am interested to compare the two.

Vixen by Jillian Larkin:  This is our book club book for July.  I did enjoy this book, although every so often the reader is reminded that the characters are only 17 years old, and that was hard for me to wrap my head around.  Since this is a book club book, I won't post my review on it until after we meet.  

Currently Reading:


Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich:  So excited to read this one! I won this in a giveaway hosted by Book Belle - if you haven't visited her blog, check it out.  She has well written reviews on a variety of books! 

Honolulu by Alan Brennert:  I recently read Molokai and loved it - I have hopes that I enjoy this one just as much.  

Shem Creek by Dorothea Benton Frank:  I am a sucker for a book set in the Lowcountry!

Sunday, July 3, 2011

It's Monday, What Are You Reading?


It's Monday, What Are You Reading is a weekly blog meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey where you list the books you read last week and the ones you hope to read this week.



Read Last Week:






Pawleys Island by Dorothea Benton Frank: This was a fun summer read, set on a southern coastal island, Pawleys Island. I enjoyed it very much, and I am planning on reading more from this author this summer.

The Magnolia League by Katie Crouch: I was really excited to read this book. I love the city of Savannah, books about magic and all that, but was really let down by some aspects of this book.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray: The surprise book- I didn't think I would like it as much as I did! I should have my review written in the next day or two. **Finished

Currently Reading:






Phantom Evil by Heather Graham: I am obviously revisiting through books some of my favorite cities - New Orleans is in the top three of my favorite cities.

Stiltsville by Susanna Daniel: I picked this because of the cover. I saw that a bunch of people around the blogs have been reading, it, but this cover is very inviting. It would be a fantastic place to live, except maybe during a hurricane.

Arcadia Falls by Carol Goodman: I love love love Carol Goodman's books. I am drawn to the history, the mystery, the romance of old worlds and times. I am very much looking forward to this book this week.


Have a great reading week everyone, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!