Here is my reading summary for the week ending 17th June 2012 – the books I have finished; a sneak peek of all the books I am currently reading (as I never read just one book at a time) and any quotes or internet links that catch my eye.
1. This week I have finished:
Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble (Christian Mystery) – B
Me before You by Jojo Moyes (Women’s Fiction) – A
Clemency Pogue: Fairy Killer by J.T. Petty (Children’s Fantasy) – D
2. My Current reads:
Blurbs from the books I am currently reading are:
- A Fountain Filled With Blood by Julia Spencer-Fleming (Mystery) – Nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks, Miller’s Kill, New York is about as safe as it gets. That’s why Episcopal minister Clare Fergusson is shocked when the July Fourth weekend brings a rash of vicious assaults to the scenic town. Even Clare’s good friend, police chief Russ Van Alstyne, is shaken by the brutality of the crimes-especially when it appears that the victims were chosen because they are gay. But not all things in the tiny town are what they seem-and soon, Clare and Russ … uncover a labyrinthine conspiracy that threatens to turn deadly for them both…
- The Boy Who Fell to Earth by Kathy Lette (Chick Lit) – Meet Merlin. He’s Lucy’s bright, beautiful son – who just happens to be autistic. Since Merlin’s father left them in the lurch shortly after his diagnosis, Lucy has made Merlin the centre of her world. Struggling with the joys and tribulations of raising her eccentrically adorable yet challenging child, (if only Merlin came with operating instructions) Lucy doesn’t have room for any other man in her life. By the time Merlin turns ten, Lucy is seriously worried that the Pope might start ringing her up for tips on celibacy, so resolves to dip a poorly pedicured toe back into the world of dating. Thanks to Merlin’s candour and quirkiness, things don’t go quite to plan…Then, just when Lucy’s resigned to a life of singledom once more, Archie – the most imperfectly perfect man for her and her son – lands on her doorstep. But then, so does Merlin’s father, begging for forgiveness and a second chance.
3. Quote/s and links for the week
First some links:
Linda Morris from The Age newspaper talks about female author who are successfully writing in the Fantasy and Science fiction genre:
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/books/frontier-women-20120607-1zx69.html
Here are some tips for blogging –
Michael shares with us what he considers to be the 5 essential tools for the book blogger:
http://literary-exploration.com/2012/06/08/armchairbea-top-tips-for-book-blogging/
While over on Oaken Bookcase she posts what she has learned in the short time she has been blogging:
http://www.oakenbookcase.com/2012/05/25/five-friday-book-blog-newbie-2/
Now some quotes:
Both of my quotes are excerpts from ME BEFORE YOU by Jojo Moyes that took my eye:
Pg 151:
Crash. There was a brief hush as his stereo met the path. He looked up in disbelief.
‘You crazy bitch!’
‘You’re shagging that disease-ridden cross-eyed troll from the garage, and I’m the crazy bitch?’
My mother turned to my father. ‘Would you like a cup of tea, Bernard? I think it’s turning a little chilly.’
My dad didn’t take his eyes off next door. ‘That would be great, love. Thank you.’
Pg 301
The worst part about working as a carer is not what you might think. It is not the lifting and the cleaning, the medicines and wipes and the distant but somehow always perceptible smell of disinfectant. It’s not even the fact that most people assume you’re only doing it because you really aren’t smart enough to do anything else. It’s the fact that when you spend all day in really close proximity to someone; there is no escape from their moods. Or your own
Thanks for linking me 🙂
No worries 🙂
I really enjoy the Spencer-Fleming series, although I am a bit worried that I will be all caught up too soon and have to wait too long for each new book.
Thanks for the link! I think The Boy Who Fell to Earth sounds like a gorgeous read, I hope you’re enjoying it 🙂
Is very good. Has you laughing and crying at the same time.