Husker bye week.
Rain in the forecast.
Four new novels by great authors and a collection of poetry.
It's been two years since I participated in a read-a-thon and I'm really looking forward to spending the day curled up with a stack of books. I can't remember the last time I read for more than an hour in a single day. Maybe while traveling? In any case, I'm ready to begin Dewey's 2012 Read-a-Thon! Are you planning to join? What's in your stacks? More importantly, what flavor ice cream do you have to boost your energy. ;)
I have Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior delivered today for the TLC Book Tour in November, but it's not on my list for the read-a-thon. In fact, invariably, I've committed part of the day to others. My mother and I are going to a local shopping place (dare I say 'mall'? Ew! It's outside and lovely) as my husband's birthday is next week and who knows what to get him. I'm off on a search. Hopefully, I'll read around that time, and what I really need to do is finish Anna Karenina. For the discussion I'm leading on it this Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Kingsolver's previous novel (The Lacuna), but this one sounds like it might be good. One of these days I'll re-read her earlier works. I loved The Bean Trees and Pigs in Heaven, as well as The Poisonwood Bible (with the exception of the final chapters).
DeleteGlad you had a fun day with your mother. Yep, I'm not a big fan of malls, either.
I am joining in and can't wait. This will be #7 for Sam (my son) and I. I am still putting the book stack together -- Sam has his done. The food is purchased but alas no ice-cream for us. We tend towards the chocolate candy and salty chips type snacks.
ReplyDeleteHave fun--your books look great. :)
*smiles*
I think it's wonderful that you and your son participate in this event every year. Hope you had a good time reading!
DeleteI had to look up the word 'husker.'
ReplyDeleteNot doing the readathon. Maybe someday. Have fun!
;) Should've said Cornhusker, eh?
DeleteIt was a lot of fun spending the day reading. I rarely ever do that anymore. And, I still managed to get some housework done, go figure! I'm hoping for a repeat next Saturday. :)