I have an extensive list of books that I would like to read and it seems that my list grows longer every day. But since I’m keeping track of which books I’ve read through the course of the year, perhaps if I keep track of which books I’d like to read, I might stand a chance of reading a few more of those desired titles.
So, without further ado, here are some of the books I’d like to read this year:
That’s right, folks, it’s another award post. But this is not likely to be one you’ve seen a thousand times before. This award is brand new, created by my friend Sophie Tallis to honor the one-year anniversary of her adventures in blogging and to celebrate the fantasy genre. Today’s award post is all about the Flight of Fantasy Award.
So what is the Flight of Fantasy Award all about? Well, dear reader, read on!
I saw this on Title to Come the other day and laughed hysterically because Monty Python is hilarious and The Holy Grail is one of my favorite movies. Also? I’m pretty sure it fits me.
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That’s right, a real, live book review! It’s been so long since I’ve reviewed a book that I feel like I’m back in high school. Okay, maybe college. Actually, that might very well be the last time I gave a proper book review like I’m fixing to give right here.
Yeah, I said “fixing to.” It happens.
Anyway, my book club met Saturday night and I was unable to make it to the meeting – again – so I decided that, since I couldn’t share my thoughts on the wonderful book we read with my book club ladies, I’d share them all with you! The book we read for January was Defending Jacob by William Landay and, while it was not a book I’d have normally read, I really enjoyed it.
The book follows Assistant District Attorney Andrew Barber as he investigates the murder of a local teenager, one of his son Jacob’s classmates. When Jacob is later arrested and charged with the crime, Andy’s life falls apart. As the investigation proceeds, he struggles to hold together his marriage and realizes how little he actually knows his son. It’s part crime novel, part lit fic, and entirely enjoyable. To find out more, just click here!
My book list, to be updated regularly (I hope):
Books I’m currently reading:
Hi there, folks! How’s it going? I hope you’re all keeping warm. Iowa is currently back in the deep freeze after a lovely thaw. I have to admit, that week of 40-degree days was lovely. I really do live in the wrong state when it comes to winter.
But that’s not what I meant to write about tonight. In the space of a couple hours earlier today, I was nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award twice! I was nominated for this award back in August and if you’d like to see what I had to say then, you can find the post here. I’ve spent the last hour or so trying to decide if I should do it again, but since two people were nice enough to nominate me, I decided, what the heck? Why not?
So, without further ado, many thanks to the lovely Tricia Drammeh and Maegan Provan, who were kind enough to nominate me. Tricia is a wonderful writer and it is a privilege to know her – if you’re not already following her, you should be! And Maegan is a new follower here, one I’m sure I will enjoy getting to know. Thank you for the love, ladies!
Hiya! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’ve been keeping plenty busy the last week or so and, for the next few days at least, it looks to remain the same. Big things going at the day job have been keeping me tied up from nine to five-ish and my book club’s selection of the month has been keeping me spellbound after hours, in addition to the usual craziness.
So, to sum up: I’m sorry for being so absent! But I plan to share many book thoughts soon (I’ve been collecting them as I read – God, it feels good to be reading age-appropriate material again!). But until then, sweet dreams!
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I know it’s kind of a silly thing to be excited about, but this totally made my day:
Woot woot! Finally remembered to track down my book club’s selection with time to spare AND the library has it AND it’s in! 😀
— Kay Kauffman (@kaysielynn) January 11, 2013
@kaysielynn That’s the best, Kay. What’s your book club reading now?
— Kay Kauffman (@kaysielynn) January 11, 2013
I mean, really – Oprah’s Book Club? How cool is that?
But now, if you’ll excuse me, ’tis time to go! After all, I’ve got a book to read and a novel to write. I’m like a kid in a candy store. 😀
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Well, since it’s been a while since I’ve posted an update, here’s what’s new with my WIP:
This is how I look when I’m editing, when I’m thinking about editing, and occasionally when I’m writing.
The urge to edit is rearing its ugly head again. I’m fighting it, but wondering if my fight is in vain.
We undecorated our office today at work. It looks so barren without all the Christmas things up! Despite being unable to find my Christmas spirit this year, I hate taking the decorations down. It’s always struck me as a sad act. Lights and garland and fancy colored balls are so cheerful that one can’t help smiling, and Christmas music almost always brings a smile to my face at some point during the season. Putting everything away feels like mourning. I suppose that, with Lent and Easter coming up, this feeling is perhaps appropriate, but I still hate taking everything down.
Also, I may or may not be given to occasional bouts of laziness. I suppose that could also account for my dislike of undecorating.
Suddenly they all died. The end. 