Oh, lads, it's awful!
I am on a book ban.
Sob. Sniff. Cry.
Long story short, my mother was home the other day when my most recent Book Depository order came in and she was not impressed. In my defence, most of those books were for my brothers' birthday on Sunday but...she does have a point.
So. For the whole of September I am not allowed to purchase a single book. I can borrow them from my friends or the library or I can read from my ridiculous pile of to-be-read books, but no new books. None.
With the single exception of the new JK Rowling book, but that's only because a) it is out on the 27th which is basically the end of the month anyway and b) my mother wants to read it, but would rather have me buy and pay for it. Crafty minx.
I don't think I'll make it. I have to walk past the biggest bookstore in the city centre to get to and from work and my place of employment (lolz) has a book department. #Screwed....
I promise to try my best, and that is all I can do...
Friday 24 August 2012
Saturday 18 August 2012
Crime...and Punishment
Hmmmm.
The crime binge is going reasonably well....I think?
This week, I've read the first three Ruth Galloway books by Elly Griffiths (see book one below):
These were very good, if you're willing to suspend disbelief just a little (the events of book two? The baby? Really?). But now I think I want a break from the hardcore misery and murder (I do have four Denise Mina books to get through but maybe next month?)
So, on a lighter note, this is what I propose I read next:
Like, why have I not read this already? I love the Gallagher Girls to bits and pieces. This is nice crime. I bet nobody dies or gets maimed or shot or stabbed or..well, I bet less horrible things happen is all.
The crime binge is going reasonably well....I think?
This week, I've read the first three Ruth Galloway books by Elly Griffiths (see book one below):
These were very good, if you're willing to suspend disbelief just a little (the events of book two? The baby? Really?). But now I think I want a break from the hardcore misery and murder (I do have four Denise Mina books to get through but maybe next month?)
So, on a lighter note, this is what I propose I read next:
Like, why have I not read this already? I love the Gallagher Girls to bits and pieces. This is nice crime. I bet nobody dies or gets maimed or shot or stabbed or..well, I bet less horrible things happen is all.
Saturday 11 August 2012
Bad Kitty
I am a bad blogger.
After the disaster that was July, I promised myself that there would be regular interwebz . But no. I have failed. There has been a fortnight of web silence. May I hang my head in shame.
Blame the Olympics. I've been having crazy Olympics sessions, because a lovely thing called GMT means we aren't having the Beijing issue where everything was on at a weird time. I got to see all the gymnastics this year (Beth Tweddle! Gabby Douglas! Aly Raisman! McKayla Maroney in vault silver shocker!). I got to see Usain Bolt take 100m gold live as it happened! It's been very emotional though.
I have, however, read things. My favourite by far was Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry. I know it's being hyped to kingdom come but I loooooved it. It was a bit racy though, guys. They do stuff! Read it though, it's a great romance with a real Perfect Chemistry vibe, if you're in to that kind of thing (I clearly am!).
I mean, look! Even the covers are a bit similar! And there's going to be a spin off about Beth and Isaiah (read it and you'll know what I mean. That's a direct order. Go on and get it now. And if you're in the UK or Ireland like me you've no excuses, it's been published here too!).
And now, on to the rest of the month. I am on a crime kick, so for the next week or two, I am only reading books where people are murdered or jewels are stolen or something...dastardly happens. Mmmm.
In other news, Mo Farrah has just won double gold and I am weeping.
After the disaster that was July, I promised myself that there would be regular interwebz . But no. I have failed. There has been a fortnight of web silence. May I hang my head in shame.
Blame the Olympics. I've been having crazy Olympics sessions, because a lovely thing called GMT means we aren't having the Beijing issue where everything was on at a weird time. I got to see all the gymnastics this year (Beth Tweddle! Gabby Douglas! Aly Raisman! McKayla Maroney in vault silver shocker!). I got to see Usain Bolt take 100m gold live as it happened! It's been very emotional though.
I have, however, read things. My favourite by far was Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry. I know it's being hyped to kingdom come but I loooooved it. It was a bit racy though, guys. They do stuff! Read it though, it's a great romance with a real Perfect Chemistry vibe, if you're in to that kind of thing (I clearly am!).
I mean, look! Even the covers are a bit similar! And there's going to be a spin off about Beth and Isaiah (read it and you'll know what I mean. That's a direct order. Go on and get it now. And if you're in the UK or Ireland like me you've no excuses, it's been published here too!).
And now, on to the rest of the month. I am on a crime kick, so for the next week or two, I am only reading books where people are murdered or jewels are stolen or something...dastardly happens. Mmmm.
In other news, Mo Farrah has just won double gold and I am weeping.
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