So today, I tried to combine my 3 blogs into one.
Not Just Horsing Around,
Reading Disorder, my book club blog,
and Through the Window, my diary of a quitter.
Not sure how it will all work, but
quickie updates:
THROUGH THE WINDOW
1. I am still quit.
Yes, I still long for Nick on occasion, but I know he is a bastard, so I try to stay quit. I have replaced Nick with cake. Thank you Ricky Gervais for my quote of the year. "It wasn’t my fault I got fat in the first place. Cakes are nice and they sell them in supermarkets."
NOT JUST HORSING AROUND
2. Still mud. No call back from the contractor. I moved the horses to sacrifice the grass field that has been used sparingly. I will sow seed in the other small field that is a mud paradise for early grass next spring.
Fortunately it has not rained for a while. Our midwest month of October had 23 out of 31 rainy days.
READING DISORDER
My book club blog
3. Just finished INK EXCHANGE, Marr, INSIDE MRS. B'S CLASSROOM, Leslie Baldacci, ready to start King's new one.
I have trouble keeping up the blogs with the books--I think there are missing titles.
ttyl
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Reading Disorder my book club blog HARDBALL
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Discuss HARDBALL by Sara Paretsky
Currently reading Paretsky's latest mystery thriller.
I am a big fan of Paretsky's novels featuring V.I. Warshawski. They are set in Chicago,(one of my favorite cities.)
Does everyone love to read books with familiar settings?
Posted by dianalmb at 9:17 PM
Discuss HARDBALL by Sara Paretsky
Currently reading Paretsky's latest mystery thriller.
I am a big fan of Paretsky's novels featuring V.I. Warshawski. They are set in Chicago,(one of my favorite cities.)
Does everyone love to read books with familiar settings?
Posted by dianalmb at 9:17 PM
Reading Disorder my book club blog HARDBALL
Sunday, October 4, 2009
comments on HARDBALL
well, I did enjoy this book. However, in the interests of full disclosure, I had the feeling that parts of it were written by someone else.
It seemed disjointed and disorganized at the beginning. Then I wondered, are all Paretsky's books like that? I had not noticed before.
I enjoy mystery thrillers, especially as I solve parts of the mystery before the main character does. And it's especially fun when I think I have figured out something, but did not!
Paretsky came through in the end, and the last half was great.
I wonder why some her steadfast buddy mr c was so hard on V.I. though. That seemed out of character for him.
What do you think?
Posted by dianalmb at 10:21 AM
comments on HARDBALL
well, I did enjoy this book. However, in the interests of full disclosure, I had the feeling that parts of it were written by someone else.
It seemed disjointed and disorganized at the beginning. Then I wondered, are all Paretsky's books like that? I had not noticed before.
I enjoy mystery thrillers, especially as I solve parts of the mystery before the main character does. And it's especially fun when I think I have figured out something, but did not!
Paretsky came through in the end, and the last half was great.
I wonder why some her steadfast buddy mr c was so hard on V.I. though. That seemed out of character for him.
What do you think?
Posted by dianalmb at 10:21 AM
Reading Disorder my book club blog BANGKOK 8
Sunday, October 4, 2009
BANGKOK 8
Finished BANGKOK 8 by John Burdett
First of all, my ultimate test of whether I consider a book "good" or worthy of my time, is the desire to read other books by the same author.
This one passes in that regard.
Although the Thailand traditions and differences are often a little puzzling, it is really an intriguing book with wonderful characters, interesting twists, great cultural lessons, and a fun travelogue to Bangkok Thailand.
The ending is wow, unexpected, and readers are left wanting more of Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep!
Posted by dianalmb at 10:21 AM
BANGKOK 8
Finished BANGKOK 8 by John Burdett
First of all, my ultimate test of whether I consider a book "good" or worthy of my time, is the desire to read other books by the same author.
This one passes in that regard.
Although the Thailand traditions and differences are often a little puzzling, it is really an intriguing book with wonderful characters, interesting twists, great cultural lessons, and a fun travelogue to Bangkok Thailand.
The ending is wow, unexpected, and readers are left wanting more of Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep!
Posted by dianalmb at 10:21 AM
reading disorder the absolutely true diary of a part time indian
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Sherman Alexie: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
It is a National Book Award Winner and though shelved in fiction, I'm pretty sure it's a "true" story, based on Sherman's life.
I just started this book, shelved in the Young Adult section of the BOOKSTORE at which I am employed. Will let you know how it goes, but the first few chapters are superb.
Sherman Alexie: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
It is a National Book Award Winner and though shelved in fiction, I'm pretty sure it's a "true" story, based on Sherman's life.
I just started this book, shelved in the Young Adult section of the BOOKSTORE at which I am employed. Will let you know how it goes, but the first few chapters are superb.
Reading Disorder my book club blog
Monday, October 12, 2009
South of Broad
Okay
Currently reading South of Broad by Pat Conroy.
I really like it very much
but I do realize that all his characters are...
however he makes up in vivid colorful setting descriptions
and don't we all want to visit the charleston sc and san fran ca after reading the book
Posted by dianalmb at 10:50 AM
South of Broad
Okay
Currently reading South of Broad by Pat Conroy.
I really like it very much
but I do realize that all his characters are...
however he makes up in vivid colorful setting descriptions
and don't we all want to visit the charleston sc and san fran ca after reading the book
Posted by dianalmb at 10:50 AM
Reading Disorder-my book club blog
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
blog falling behind
Okay-just finished her fearful symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.
It didn't go where I thought it would, that's for sure.More later. Have to tell you that Niffenegger writes beautifully and I kept reading and waiting, reading and waiting. Seriously though, this book took me longer to finish than it should have. I would give it a must read rating though.
Previous to that finished Michael Connelly's Nine Dragons. Oh Harry Bosch, I love you. No spoilers, but I always enjoy an international setting. Plus, wow, readers will be shocked at what transpires. Since we never quite understand the ex-wife thing anyway, (what is her problem, fer chrissakes), we're not left too upset. If you love Connelly, if you love Harry, you will not want to miss this one.
Currently reading The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell. Cornwell, like Connelly, been delivering the really fine goods for a few decades. Will keep you posted
Posted by dianalmb at 10:17 AM
blog falling behind
Okay-just finished her fearful symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.
It didn't go where I thought it would, that's for sure.More later. Have to tell you that Niffenegger writes beautifully and I kept reading and waiting, reading and waiting. Seriously though, this book took me longer to finish than it should have. I would give it a must read rating though.
Previous to that finished Michael Connelly's Nine Dragons. Oh Harry Bosch, I love you. No spoilers, but I always enjoy an international setting. Plus, wow, readers will be shocked at what transpires. Since we never quite understand the ex-wife thing anyway, (what is her problem, fer chrissakes), we're not left too upset. If you love Connelly, if you love Harry, you will not want to miss this one.
Currently reading The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell. Cornwell, like Connelly, been delivering the really fine goods for a few decades. Will keep you posted
Posted by dianalmb at 10:17 AM
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