Showing posts with label Monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monday. Show all posts

Monday, April 25, 2011

Monday ~ books, of course

Books read last week
  • Whale Rider ~ by Witi Tame Ihimaera, 2003, YA fiction (New Zealand), 9/10
  • Winter's Bone ~ by Daniel Woodrell, 2006, fiction (Missouri Ozarks), 8/10
  • My Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World ~ by Gilles Bachelet, 2004, children's, 10/10
  • Raining Cats and Dogs ~ by Jane Yolen, 1993, children's, 7/10
  • The Shell Woman and the King: A Chinese Folktale ~ by Laurence Yep, 1993, children's, 9/10
  • Six Months to Live ~ by Lurlene McDaniel, 1985, YA fiction (Ohio), 8/10
  • Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! : Voices from a Medieval Village ~ by Laura Amy Schlitz, 2007, children's (England), 10/10
  • The White Darkness ~ by Geraldine McCaughrean, 2005, YA fiction (Antarctica), 8/10
Book currently reading
  • Domestic Pleasures ~ by Beth Gutcheon, 1991, fiction (New York)
Books waiting in the wings
  • The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship ~ by Jacquelyn Mitchard, 1997, essays
  • The Pillars of the Earth ~ by Ken Follett, 1989, fiction (England)
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

Monday, April 18, 2011

It's Monday ~ already?

Books read last week
  • California Blue ~ by David Klass, 1994, YA fiction (California), 9/10
  • Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough ~ by Ruth Pennebaker, 2011, fiction (Texas), 7/10
  • The Grand Inquisitor ~ by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1880 (translated by Constance Garnett, 1956 edition), fiction (Spain), 8/10
  • The Grand Inquisitor ~ by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 1880 (translated by David McDuff, 1993), fiction (Spain), 8/10
  • Leeway Cottage ~ by Beth Gutcheon, 2005, fiction (Maine and Denmark), 9/10
Books currently reading
  • Whale Rider ~ by Witi Tame Ihimaera, 2003, YA fiction (New Zealand)
  • Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream ~ by Barbara Ehrenreich, 2005, sociology
Books waiting in the wings
  • Winter's Bone ~ by Daniel Woodrell, 2007, fiction (Ozarks)
  • Six Months to Live ~ by Lurlene McDaniel, 1985, YA fiction
  • Daughters of the Stone ~ by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, 2009, fiction (Puerto Rico)
  • The People's Act of Love ~ by James Meek, 2007, fiction (Siberia)
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

Monday, April 11, 2011

It's Monday ~ and I'm in Nashville

Books read last week
  • How Do I Love You? ~ by Marion Dane Bauer, 2009, children's, 9/10
  • The Secret of Sabrina Fludde ~ by Pauline Fisk, 2001, YA fiction (Wales)
  • Steal Away Home ~ by Lois Ruby, 1994, YA fiction (Kansas), 9/10
  • The Dive from Clausen's Pier ~ by Ann Packer, 2002, fiction (Wisconsin and New York), 8/10
Books currently reading
  • The Grand Inquisitor ~ by Fyodor Dostoyevsky,1880 (chapter from The Brothers Karamazov), fiction (Spain)
  • Bartleby ~ by Herman Melville, 1853, fiction (New York)
  • California Blue ~ by David Klass, 1994, YA fiction (California)
Books waiting in the wings
  • Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough ~ by Ruth Pennebaker, 2011, fiction 
  • Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream ~ by Barbara Ehrenreich, 2005, sociology

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."


Oh, yeah, Nashville.  Doctors ordered Donna, my best friend, here for tests at Vanderbilt Medical Center.  They found pulmonary hypertension when she was hospitalized with the flu in January.  So I'm with her.

(It's wonderful to find lodging where there's wi-fi for composing and scheduling this post last night.  I think the day will come when we are always connected, though that may be right before we ruin the world forever, perhaps by some nuclear disaster like Japan's.)

Monday, April 4, 2011

Monday morning ~ and the reading is easy

Books read last week
  • The Septembers of Shiraz ~ by Dalia Sofer, 2007, fiction (Iran), 8/10
  • The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire ~ by Jack Weatherford, 2010, history (Mongolia), 8/10 (also women's studies)
  • Two or Three Things I Know for Sure ~ by Dorothy Allison, 1995, memoir, 7/10
  • In the Country of Men ~ by Hisham Matar, 2006, fiction (Libya), 7/10
  • Sixpence House: Lost in a Town of Books ~ by Paul Collins, 2003, memoir (Wales), 8/10
  • The Red Judge ~ by Pauline Fisk, 2005, YA fiction (Wales)
Books currently reading
  • Steal Away Home ~ by Lois Ruby, 1994, YA fiction (Kansas)
  • The Secret of Sabrina Fludde ~ by Pauline Fisk, 2001 (2002 in USA), YA fiction (Wales)
Books waiting in the wings
  • A Stir of Echoes ~ by Richard Matheson, 1958, fiction (California)
  • The People's Act of Love ~ by James Meek, 2007, fiction (Siberia)
  • The Dive from Clausen's Pier ~ by Ann Packer, 2002, fiction (Wisconsin and New York)

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

Monday, March 28, 2011

Monday ~ time for more reading

Books read last week
  • The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts ~ by Richard Peck, 2004, children's fiction (Indiana), 8/10
  • Disobedience ~ by Jane Hamilton, 2000, fiction (Illinois), 7/10
  • House of Sand and Fog, by Andre Dubus III, 1999, fiction (California), 8/10
Book currently reading
  • The Septembers of Shiraz ~ by Dalia Sofer, 2007, fiction (Iran)
Books waiting in the wings
  • In the Country of Men ~ by Hisham Matar, 2006, fiction (Libya)
  • The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire ~ by Jack Weatherford, 2010, history (Mongolia)

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

Monday, March 21, 2011

Monday ~ what I'm reading these days



It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."



Books read last week
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  • Queen of the Underworld ~ by Gail Godwin, 2006, fiction, 7/10
  • The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears ~ by Dinaw Mengestu, 2007, fiction (Washington, DC, and Ethiopia), 6/10
  • Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States ~ by Bill Bryson, 1994, history (USA), 8/10
  • A Doll's House ~ by Hendrik Ibsen, 1879 (translated by R. Farquharson Sharp and Eleanor Marx-Aveling, 1993), women's studies (Norway), 8/10
  • Every Visible Thing ~ by Lisa Carey, 2006, fiction (Massachusetts), 7/10
  • Missing May ~ by Cynthia Rylant, 1992, YA fiction (West Virginia), 7/10
Books currently reading
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  • Disobedience ~ by Jane Hamilton, 2000, fiction
  • The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah ~ by Ellen Frankel, 1996, religion
  • Genesis: A New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories ~ by Stephen Mitchell, 1996, religion
  • In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis ~ by Karen Armstrong, 1996, religion
  • Genesis: Soap Opera with a Twist ~ by Bonnie Setliffe Jacobs, 1992, religion 
Books waiting in the wings
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  • The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts ~ by Richard Peck, 2004, children's fiction (Indiana)
  • Steal Away Home ~ by Lois Ruby, 1994, YA historical fiction (Kansas)
  • California Blue ~ by David Klass, 1994, YA fiction (California)
  • The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America ~ by Jim Wallis, 2008
  • and other books on this list

Monday, March 14, 2011

Monday ~ reading report

Books read last week
  • Sing You Home ~ by Jodi Picoult, 2011, fiction (Rhode Island), 9.5/10
  • I Am the Cheese ~ by Robert Cormier, 1977, YA fiction (Vermont), 7/10
Books currently reading
  • The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears ~ by Dinaw Mengestu, 2007, fiction
  • Made in America : An Informal History of the English Language in the United States ~ by Bill Bryson, 1994, essays 
  • USA ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1999, history
  • The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah ~ by Ellen Frankel, 1996, religion
Books waiting in the wings
  • Every Visible Thing ~ by Lisa Carey, 2006, fiction
  • Queen of the Underworld ~ by Gail Godwin, 2006, fiction
  • A Doll's House ~ by Hendrik Ibsen, 1879 (1993 edition), women's studies
  • From Jesus to Christianity: How Four Generations of Visionaries and Storytellers Created the New Testament and Christian Faith ~ by L. Michael White, 2004, religion
  • House of Sand and Fog ~ by Andre Dubus III, 1999, fiction



It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

Monday, March 7, 2011

Monday ~ read, reading, and about to read

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

Books read last week
  • What on Earth Have I Done? ~ by Robert Fulghum, 2007, essays, 8/10
  • Original Sinners: Why Genesis Still Matters ~ by John R. Coats, 2009, religion, 9/10
  • The Strange Case of Origami Yoda ~ by Tom Angleberger, 2010, children's, 9/10
  • Joy School ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1997, fiction, 7/10
Books currently reading
  • Made in America : An Informal History of the English Language in the United States ~ by Bill Bryson, 1994, essays
  • Genesis: A New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories ~ by Stephen Mitchell, 1996, religion 
  • The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah ~ by Ellen Frankel, 1996, religion
  • Genesis: Soap Opera with a Twist ~ by Bonnie Setliffe Jacobs, 1992, religion 
  • USA ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1999, history
    Books waiting in the wings
    • Sing You Home ~ by Jodi Picoult, 2011, fiction

    Monday, February 28, 2011

    Monday ~ and still studying Genesis

    Books read last week
    • Say When ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2003, fiction, 9/10
    • Until the Real Thing Comes Along ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1999, fiction, 9/10
    • Range of Motion ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1995, fiction, 7/10
    • Talk Before Sleep ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1994, fiction, 9/10
    Books currently reading
    • What on Earth Have I Done? ~ by Robert Fulghum, 2007, essays
    • Original Sinners: Why Genesis Still Matters ~ by John R. Coats, 2009, religion
    • In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis ~ by Karen Armstrong, 1996, religion
    • Genesis: A New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories ~ by Stephen Mitchell, 1996, religion 
    • The Five Books of Miriam: A Woman's Commentary on the Torah ~ by Ellen Frankel, 1996, religion
    • Genesis: Soap Opera with a Twist ~ by Bonnie Setliffe Jacobs, 1992, religion
    Books waiting in the wings
    • Joy School ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1997, fiction
    • USA ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1999, history
    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  It's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

    Monday, February 21, 2011

    It's Monday! ~ my reading lists

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, who says it's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

    Books read last week
    • We Are All Welcome Here ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2008, fiction, 7/10
    • The Art of Mending ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2004, fiction, 9/10
    • Never Change ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2001, fiction, 9/10
    • The Story of the "W" Road ~ by Kay Baker Gaston, 1980, history, 8/10
    • The Night Bookmobile ~ by Audrey Niffenegger, 2010, graphic novel, 9/10
    • Children Make Terrible Pets ~ by Peter Brown, 2010, children's, 10/10
    • I Still Dream About You ~ by Fannie Flagg, 2010, fiction, 9/10
    • Open House ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2000, fiction, 7/10
    Books currently reading
    • Say When ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2003, fiction
    • Original Sinners: Why Genesis Still Matters ~ by John R. Coats, 2009, religion
    • Genesis: A New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories ~ by Stephen Mitchell, 1996, religion 
    • In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis ~ by Karen Armstrong, 1996, religion
    Books waiting in the wings
    • The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears ~ by Dinaw Mengestu, 2007, fiction
    • Talk Before Sleep ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1994, fiction
    • Range of Motion ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1995, fiction
    • Joy School ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1997, fiction
    • USA ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1999, history

    Monday, February 14, 2011

    It's Valentine's (Mon)day! And I'm reading!

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, who says it's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

    Books read last week
    • The Summer Book ~ by Tove Jansson, 1974, fiction (Finland), 7/10
    • The Year of Pleasures ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2005, fiction (Illinois), 9.5/10
    • The Last Time I Saw You ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2010, fiction, 7/10
    • The Handmaid and the Carpenter ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2006, fiction, 8/10
    • Home Safe ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2009, fiction, 8/10
    • What We Keep ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1998, fiction, 8/10
    Books currently reading
    • We Are All Welcome Here ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2008, fiction
    • Original Sinners: Why Genesis Still Matters ~ by John R. Coats, 2009, religion
    • Genesis: A New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories ~ by Stephen Mitchell, 1996, religion
    • In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis ~ by Karen Armstrong, 1996, religion
    Books waiting in the wings
    • Talk Before Sleep ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1994, fiction
    • Range of Motion ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1995, fiction
    • Joy School ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 1997, fiction
    • Open House ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2000, fiction
    • Never Change ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2001, fiction
    • Say When ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2003, fiction

    Monday, February 7, 2011

    It's Monday! What are you reading?

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, who says it's "where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list."

    This is the first time I've joined the fun, and I like the way Helen of Helen's Book Blog lists her books in three categories.

    Books read last week
    • My Name Is Memory ~ by Ann Brashares, 2010, fiction, 8/10 
    • Noah's Compass ~ by Anne Tyler, 2009, fiction, 7/10 
    • True to Form ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2002, fiction, 9/10 (teaser, pp. 76-77) 
    • Twenty and Ten ~ by Claire Huchet Bishop, 1952, children's, 9/10 
    • The Art of Racing in the Rain ~ by Garth Stein, 2008, fiction, 10/10 
    • City of Light, City of Darkness: A Comic-Book Novel ~ story by Avi, art by Brian Floca, 1993, graphic novel, "nah" 
    • YHWH Is Not a Radio Station in Minneapolis ~ by Craig McNair Wilson, 1983, religion/humor, 8/10 
    • Things Not Seen ~ by Andrew Clements, 2002, YA fiction, 9/10
    Books currently reading 
    • The Summer Book ~ by Tove Jansson, 1974, fiction
    • The Year of Pleasures ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2005, fiction
    • The Last Time I Saw You ~ by Elizabeth Berg, 2010, fiction
    Books waiting in the wings
    • Original Sinners: Why Genesis Still Matters ~ by John R. Coats, 2009, religion
    • Genesis: A New Translation of the Classic Bible Stories ~ by Stephen Mitchell, 1996, religion
    • In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis ~ by Karen Armstrong, 1996, religion