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What Are You Reading: February 20, 2012: 02/19/12

What Are You Reading?

My daughter and I enjoyed two Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie books, including the newest one, Listen to My Trumpet. We also re-read a bunch of books which is why I'm not adding them to this week's list.

Last week at the library book store I found a 98 year old Clarence Budington Kelland novel, Mark Tidd in the Backwoods. It was a bit of a splurge at $8 but I so adore his novels and haven't read this one, that I had to get it. I've also started reading it. I'm about 1/3 of the way through already.

This weekend we went to Redding and Lassen Volcanic National Park for a mini-vacation. That means I've been out in nature and not reading. As I do most of my reading on the weekends, you'll see a much shorter list.

I did finish The Technologist by Matthew Pearl but not Robopocalypse. I'm about halfway through the audio. Maybe this week I'll finish. I also want to finish Bellwether by Connie Willis and try again to start Outside In by Maria V. Snyder.

What about you?

Finished:

  1. The Googlization of Everything (And Why We Should Worry) by Siva Vaidhyanathan (personal collection)
  2. I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems (personal collection)
  3. Listen to My Trumpet! by Mo Willems (personal collection)
  4. The Technologists by Matthew Pearl (review copy)
  5. Way Station by Clifford D. Simak (library book)
  6. Withering Tights by Louise Rennison (library book)

Currently Reading:

  1. Bellwether by Connie Willis (library book)
  2. If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This by Robin Black
  3. 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (personal collection)
  4. Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby (personal collection)
  5. Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter (review copy)
  6. Mark Tidd in the Backwoods by Clarence Budington Kelland (personal collection)
  7. Old Man's War by John Scalzi (personal collection)
  8. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (library book)
  9. Robopocalypse (audio) by Daniel H. Wilson (library book)

Reviews Posted:

  1. Attention All Shipping by Brian Selznick (personal collection)
  2. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (personal collection)
  3. The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong (library book)
  4. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins (library book)
  5. The Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler (library book)
  6. A Princess of Landover by Terry Brooks (personal collection)
  7. Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick (personal collection)



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Comment #1: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:13:22

Tanya Patrice

Great find at the library! You just reminded me that with me using my library's website so much, I haven't looked around and wandered the stacks in ages - not good.



Comment #2: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 20:45:11

Pussreboots

This was a find in their charity shop. I typically steer clear because I'm trying to weed my own collection first. But I had to look and found something great.



Comment #3: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:25:27

MarthaE

Shorter list - but it's still impressive.
Glad you got out in the fresh air. :-)
Withering Tights??? Are you serious? LOL
You are reading some good books and posted reviews of other good books.
Oh for more time to read them all.
Have a great week.



Comment #4: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 20:48:12

Pussreboots

We had a great trip. We're planning to go more often, if just for day trips.

Withering Tights is a really cute YA.



Comment #5: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 06:03:10

Kylie

My kids and I love Mo Willems. Have you read the knuffle bunny books? Classic Mo which means I love reading them aloud as well. There are three - Kunffle Bunny, Knuffle Bunny Too and Knuffle Bunny Free (even the titles crack me up!) You can check out my Monday here.



Comment #6: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 20:48:12

Pussreboots

We have all three and have read them many times.



Comment #7: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 09:21:58

Leeswammes (Judith)

I've got Bellwether on my wishlist. Hope you're enjoying it.

Have a good week!



Comment #8: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:33:32

Pussreboots

I finished it this morning. It was very funny!



Comment #9: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 09:26:57

Laurel-Rain Snow

I'm curious about The Googlization of Everything....

Withering Tights tickled my funny bone, just saying the title.

Enjoy!

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Comment #10: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:34:32

Pussreboots

I had to read The Googlization of Everything for class. It's not something I would have picked up on my own. Withering Tights is a cute book.



Comment #11: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:17:10

Dollycas

You can't pass up those family times. I really miss hiking and walking at some great trails. The books always wait for our return :)



Comment #12: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:35:11

Pussreboots

It was great to get up to the mountains, see some snow and take some photos. We had lots of fun.



Comment #13: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:46:42

ziaria

Sounds like you had a fun weekend. I'd take nature over anything most days myself. Have a great week.



Comment #14: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:37:24

Pussreboots

It was a great trip. I'm glad we went.



Comment #15: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 16:37:17

Nise'

Glad you had a little getaway! What did you think of Withering Tights? I've seen it on the shelves at the library.



Comment #16: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:38:33

Pussreboots

I really enjoyed Withering Tights. It's a nice follow up to the Georgia Nicholson series.



Comment #17: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 18:36:52

Abbi(gatorade635)

Hope you have a great reading week!



Comment #18: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:39:38

Pussreboots

Thank you. There will be a lot of homework, so I'm not sure how much fun reading I'll get done.



Comment #19: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 20:34:15

Lindsey

Hope you are enjoying The Red Herring...I have to get back to Flavia. I've only read the first book!



Comment #20: Monday, Febrary 20, 2012 at 21:41:03

Pussreboots

Yes but I've only just started the book. I haven't even gotten to the mystery part of it yet.



Comment #21: Tuesday, February, 21, 2012 at 04:52:25

The Books of My Life

I enjoyed the wordplay on some of the book titles :-)



Comment #22: Monday, February 27, 2012 at 17:06:45

Pussreboots

The books with the silly titles were fun reads.



Comment #23: Tuesday, February, 21, 2012 at 08:43:15

Helen Murdoch

The national park sounds like a wonderful way to spend the weekend! Have a great week



Comment #24: Monday, February 27, 2012 at 17:07:48

Pussreboots

It was a great mini-vacation.



Comment #25: Tuesday, February, 21, 2012 at 22:53:23

Crystal @ I Totally Paused!

That's still a lot of great reading progress despite missing some time for your trip! Congrats :) I'm jealous!!!



Comment #26: Monday, February 27, 2012 at 17:08:25

Pussreboots

Reading with my daughter and not watching much TV helps.

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