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We share what we each picked up at the library during the week.
We share what we each picked up at the library during the week.
Saturdays are a bad day for me to go to the library. Why? Because I feel no stress to be anywhere else or to rush home to fix dinner, laundry, or tend to anything pressing. So what happens???? I have a lot of time to browse which in turn results in me bringing home more books!! But I do want you to know that I talked myself out of checking out 2 more! ! I've got a little bit of willpower...not much, but just enough!
Here's what I dragged in the door:
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
** I've read some great reviews on this one and seriously felt like I had to GET IT NOW!
The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir
**For some reason I'm on an Elizabeth kick again!!!
The Virgin's Daughters: in the court of Elizabeth by Jeane Westin
** I mentioned above my Elizabeth I obsession...so when I stumbled on this one I had to get it. The story of Elizabeth told through the eyes of two ladies-in-waiting.
The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti
** The Stark Raving Bibliophile wrote an incredible review of this book and immediately prompted me to request this from the library!! it's about a young girl who suffers from Panic Disorder....having that problem myself I thought this would be a great read.
Stitches: a memoir by David Small
** Graphic novel that I just had to get my hands on. I'm always fascinated by stories of kids coming from horrible lives/circumstances and making it through to the other side. Told in graphic novel form only makes the story that much more interesting to me.
Books Read in 2010 to date: 8
Number of Books Checked out from the library:15
Great looking books--especially Beautiful Creatures and Stitches! I know what you mean about having no pressure on Saturdays at the library--I tend to bring in more than I should to my home!
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Lol, well there were good books so you were allowed :)
ReplyDeleteGiven how many people love Beautiful Creatures, I'd say it's a must read! I know I'll be taking it out as soon as my library has a copy.
ReplyDeleteStitches will be my next graphic novel... after Pride & Prejudice ;-) Enjoy your loot!
ReplyDeleteEveryone's raving over Beautiful Creatures, so I can't wait to see what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I want Stitches!!! Hope you love it! Actually I hope you love them all. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I really don't know much about Panic Disorder...maybe this book would be a good way to start educating myself about it? Don't you love it that fiction can do that?!!
Sounds like you got a lot of great books. Stiches sounds really good. At least you didn't come out of the library with a copy paper box full of books like I did last night.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun time browsing in the library. Enjoy all your new reads.
ReplyDeleteI still have to read Beautiful Creatures. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on that one. Those Elizabeth books sound really good as well. I have an obsession with past royalty figures. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat loot. I want to read Beautiful Creatures. I have been renewing and can't visit until I get these read!
ReplyDeleteI spent an hour at the library yesterday. I don't participate in Library Loot because it would be embarrassing. As an employee I don't pay late fines. Do you know how much leeway this gives me?! I never have less than 20 things checked out. It's a sickness.
ReplyDeleteI love browsing in libraries! I have several I go to and they each have their own charm and selection of books. I haven't read any of the books you picked up and look forward to your reviews.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Creatures is definately on my tbr list. I can't wait to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about Saturdays, no pressure, and excess books being checked out from the library. Now that I'm retired every day is a Saturday but the bags of books I bring home are staggering! (That wasn't a serious complaint.)
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in hearing about Stitches. I'm looking for a good one for my second graphic novel.
you have me convinced to read a graphic arts novel sometime this year. It will be my new to me genre.
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of these books Staci, but the covers are gorgeous on the historical novels -- enjoy
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I can't wait to read your reviews, especially of Stitches.
ReplyDeletethese sound amazing staci....and good job on keeping two at bay! lol! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear what you think of Stitches. It's a pretty dark read. Enjoy all your books!
ReplyDeleteI've got Beautiful Creatures on my eReader. It sure sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read The Virgin's Daughters. Looking forward to seeing what you think!
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mmmmmm....library books.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy :)