So, right....books....ahhh!
Here's what we've all been reading this week:
- I just finished reading the graphic memoir Something New: Tales From a Makeshift Bride by Lucy Knisley, one of my favorite graphic memoirists. This one was about preparations for her recent wedding, with her usual mix of warmth and humor. She feels like an old friend by now!
- I am still reading The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, the next selection for my neighborhood book group this week. It's an unusual mix of mystery/thriller and introspective novel about how our pasts affect our lives. Very engrossing.
- I finished listening to a middle-grade audiobook, The Lightning Queen by Laura Resau, set in the remote Mexican mountains in the 1950's, focusing on both native Mexican Indians and traveling Romani gypsies. It was completely captivating and wonderful on audio.
- Today, I am starting a new middle-grade audio, Upside-Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.
- My husband, Ken, is still reading one of my recent favorites, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, a thoughtful post-apocalyptic story about a traveling Shakespearean acting troupe. You can read my gushing review at the link!
- Jamie, 21, is re-reading the first two books in the A Pattern of Shadow and Light trilogy by Melissa McPhail: Cephrael's Hand and The Dagger of Adendigaeth, in preparation for reading book 3. He does this a lot, in case you hadn't noticed!
TV Tuesday: NCIS and NCIS: New Orleans, two of our old favorite comfort shows!
Teen/YA Review: Code of Honor by Alan Gratz, an action-packed but thoughtful YA thriller
Nonfiction Review: How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness, the latest release (and my favorite) from author Toni Bernhard
Saturday Snapshot: Spring Camping in Maryland
What are you and your family reading this week?
What Are You Reading Monday is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date, so head over and check out her blog and join the Monday fun! You can also participate in a kid/teen/YA version hosted by Unleashing Readers.
A memoir graphic novel sounds really interesting, and this one must be like a series. Hope all that health insurance is sorted, so frustrating having to spend such time sorting it all.
ReplyDeleteNot a series, per se, but that's what she writes - graphic memoirs about her own life. One of her best is Relish, all about her love of food & cooking!
DeleteI'm rereading "The Bell Jar" and really loving it... again!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I really need to read Plath - never have.
DeleteI've read a Lucy Knisley graphic novel memoir - I think it was Displacement - while I didn't take too much to her art/illustrations, I thought it was a fun read.
ReplyDeleteI would really like to read Displacement - that's one of two of hers that my local library system doesn't have.
DeleteI can't imagine having to deal with all the health insurance stuff that Americans need to cope with, just hearing about it makes my head spin. :(
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a pain in the butt...but the upside is that we get amazing medical care - the best treatments & we can see any doctor. My friends overseas (especially UK) with my same illness don't have access to ANY of the treatments we do here - don't have access to any real treatments at all, in fact.
DeleteSo, it's a trade-off.
I'm sure the Lucy Knisley is good. She has a fun sense of humor. I have The Lightning Queen on my list, must be good with those three authors. Thanks, Sue.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like Lucy's sense of humor, too!
DeleteI am glad you loved The Lightning Queen. As I said before, I am really looking forward to this one. I saw a section performed in Readers' Theatre format, and it was lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery good, Ricki, especially on audio with the accents. Totally immersive!
DeleteIt's always fun to have the hubby read a book you love! I hope your husband enjoys Station Eleven as much as you did. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, we don't always read the same kinds of books, but it's fun when we are able to share our favorites with each other!
DeleteI once had a Lucy Knisley book out from the library, but there were so many others at that time I had to take it back unread. I read so much good stuff about her work that I'm going to have to try again I think.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, definitely give her another try - Relish was wonderful!
DeleteYou're so great at doing weekly and monthly reading recaps and juggling several books at once. My reading has really slowed down lately, I will be lucky to get 2 read this month. Still reading The Girl from the Paradise Ballroom which I'm enjoying but its not one I can't put down.
ReplyDeleteI actually only read one book at a time (and listen to one on audio) but this week was a bit of an exception because one was a graphic memoir, so I read it over the past few weeks in little 5-minute increments!
DeleteI've only read one by Lucy Knisley but it was good! I need to check out more of her books. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are a lot of fun! There are 2 that my library doesn't have that I still need to get my hands on!
DeleteThe Life We Bury sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good reading week.
Elizabeth
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I am so disappointed that the Lightning Queen is for middle grade student. I am always in the market for finding books about Latino/Mexican cultures because of the cultural mix of our students. I just don't think high school students would relate to stories about eleven-year-olds. Sigh. I have read a book by Resau before and think she is an amazing writer.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Upside Down Magic! I loved the audio :)
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