Monday Reading (Sept. 26th, 2011)

Out of the pond... by InertiaK

In this weekly event hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss what we've been reading this week (and, occasionally, what we haven't).

I brought one of my mother's dogs to live with me, so it's going to be an... interesting week. I hope that she completely kisses up to my roommates so they can look after her whenever I'm not here! *hopes* She's lovely, so I can't imagine anyone not loving her...

Currently Reading:

• The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien - I am almost through the first book in Two Towers... and I think I will put it down there. It is brilliant, of course, but I not too sure I am up to the claustrophobic Sam/Frodo/Gollum business.
• The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller - I really really didn't think I would like this book. I bought it on a whim and have dreaded picking it up. And guess what? It's pretty good! Colour me surprised.

 

Finished this week:

• State of Wonder by Ann Patchett - Even though I loathed the main character, Patchett delivered a beautiful and engaging novel. Not my favourite of her books, but still fantastic.

Reviewed this week:

• 13 to Life by Shannon Delany - I reluctantly enjoyed this book despite its major flaws...

Up next from the TBR Pile:

• I am well behind on my 2011 Debut Author challenge... so perhaps Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton?