Not much has happened since I wrote my August Summary a whole three days ago. I'd like to say that I finished the books I was reading then, but I still have half of Names for the Sea to go, and I'm about thirty pages from the end of The World Between Two Covers. I was trying … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
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August Summary and September Preview
I would say, 'where did August go?', but 1) I know exactly where it went-- August went to Iceland-- and 2) I prefer autumn to summer, so I'm not sad to see August go. Quick review of last month: Iceland: Waterfalls! A cute hotel! Bookshops with gorgeous books in languages I don't understand! Interesting new … Continue reading August Summary and September Preview
Sunday Sum Up
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. Really. It's been hot this week. I'm sitting here with a big fan about three feet from my face. The high temperatures might be part of the reason I devoured Jo Nesbø's The Snowman in two days. Thinking of a snowy Norway helps keep my mind off the oncoming summer. On … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up
Sunday Sum Up
Another Sunday has come around, and it is definitely June outside. You wouldn't think that an 86°F day with low humidity would be so stifling, but there's not a breath of wind outside so the air is just sitting there, slowly cooking under a sunless sky. I am not looking forward to summer. Anyway. I'll … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up
Sunday Sum-Up
I seem to have spent this week catching up on the number of books I've read for the month, because I started and finished three titles, and began reading three more. Most of these books were eBooks I sent to my forlorn little Nook, after having neglected it for a few weeks. Once I updated … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
Sunday Sum-Up
Does anyone need some rain? Because we have more than enough around here, and you're welcome to it. Today is the first sunny day we've had for a while, and it will apparently be the last for a while. Le sigh. While the urban living blogs I read are reminding people to get their air … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
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