I was at my public library all day today and I love it. Started off with 4 police in high vis gear searching for and evicting a man who was a bit grumpy about it. Then in the afternoon they had a classical music concert, not sure if it was a school group or professional or what but the music could be heard throughout the building and it was beautiful. Went home with 8 books.
I had a good reading weekend as well. I finished The Female Persuasion which was just fantastic. I read The Interestings last year and now I'm pretty sure I need to read the rest of her works. I found Sally Carrighars One Day on Beetle Rock at a bookstore over the weekend and am adoring it. After each chapter, I've been looking up video clips of each of the animals featured and Carrighar captures their essence so well. I just completed The World Without Us and what a book to set your mind awhorl. After seeing your glowing recommendation for Vollmanns books I immediately borrowed a copy of the audio book from my library to read on this evening's walk. From how you speak on it, it sounds like it will top the horrors described in The World Without Us.
I have social media, but I never post in them. I only have it because I can communicate with friends and family overseas. I see what they post, that's it.
Some interesting reads. I finished Sins of Empire (which is a good standard epic fantasy), bailed on Space Opera, and started on The Darkening Age yesterday. I should finish it either today or tomorrow.
I have no social media accounts to delete, unless you count this comments section. I used to frequent some forums but I rarely even visit those anymore. The less trolls in my life, the better.
My morbid curiosity really wants to know what the bad novel is.
An actual Monday reads!!
I've never tried requesting a book for my library to order. I may have to give it a go over that Vollmann.
You've made me EXTREMELY excited to read Vollmann's new work! Thank you for the update.
I was at my public library all day today and I love it. Started off with 4 police in high vis gear searching for and evicting a man who was a bit grumpy about it. Then in the afternoon they had a classical music concert, not sure if it was a school group or professional or what but the music could be heard throughout the building and it was beautiful. Went home with 8 books.
I’m calling it now. Monday Updates need to be a staple in your YT video library. This was great!
YER NOT THE BOSSA ME!
I agree with her!
Reading with Pugs I agree
I'm being CYBER-BULLIED!
Steve Donoghue heavens! If only you had a strong personality so you could defend yourself....
I am certainly going to read the Jason Lanier book, even if I have to buy it, which will be a rariety since the library is my best friend.
I finished A Dance with Dragons, so yes, I'd say I had a successful reading weekend
I had a good reading weekend as well. I finished The Female Persuasion which was just fantastic. I read The Interestings last year and now I'm pretty sure I need to read the rest of her works. I found Sally Carrighars One Day on Beetle Rock at a bookstore over the weekend and am adoring it. After each chapter, I've been looking up video clips of each of the animals featured and Carrighar captures their essence so well. I just completed The World Without Us and what a book to set your mind awhorl. After seeing your glowing recommendation for Vollmanns books I immediately borrowed a copy of the audio book from my library to read on this evening's walk. From how you speak on it, it sounds like it will top the horrors described in The World Without Us.
The book on Hamas sounds fascinating; I will definitely try to get hold of it.
I read about 650 pages last weekend and thought I was all that and a bag of chips. You put me to shame!
I'll bet you did a lot of things in addition to reading! So I'd call 650 incredible!
Steve Donoghue Not many other things! ☺
Great points on social media. I try not to take it too seriously and use it for laughs and posting amusing things.
I have social media, but I never post in them. I only have it because I can communicate with friends and family overseas. I see what they post, that's it.
Some interesting reads. I finished Sins of Empire (which is a good standard epic fantasy), bailed on Space Opera, and started on The Darkening Age yesterday. I should finish it either today or tomorrow.
I have no social media accounts to delete, unless you count this comments section. I used to frequent some forums but I rarely even visit those anymore. The less trolls in my life, the better.