Sunday, September 20, 2009

Mondays: Musings/Mailbox/whereabouts

Monday Mailbox is hosted by Marcia, In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and New Crayons is hosted by Color Online. Check all three which are related to books you receive in the past week.

I received 6 books:


It's Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? is a weekly event hosted by J. Kaye of J. Kaye's Book Blog, "to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week."

I read the following:

Tin and The Broken Ear by Herge

Tintin and King Ottokar's Sceptre

Ghost by Paul Aster

The Locked Room by Paul Auster

Someone Else's Daughter by Elizabeth Brundage

I am currently reading:

A Note From An Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker
Humpty Dumpty was Pushed by Marc Blatte

Plan to read:

The Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran

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Musing Mondays (BIG)
Do you listen to music while reading? Does this change if you’re reading in or out of your house? Do you have a preference of music for such occasions?

When I at home reading, indeed I do. And I prefer slow, slowful music while reading. Outside of it. No. That's because I don't like headphones. ( I must be the only one who doesn't!). I simply close out the noise around me and get on with my reading.

Having said that, I must mention here that I am a die hard rock music fanatic! Believe it or not!!
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36 comments:

  1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Well you've had a great week. Under the Unbroken Sky really appeals to me. Enjoy them all!

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  2. CeriSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Some great reads there. I like the sound of Humpty Dumpty was Pushed - I have a collection of short stories of the same name that's filled with nursery rhymes with a 'twist.'

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  3. bermudaonionSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    You had a good book week - I hope you enjoy The Impostor's Daughter as much as I did.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Those sound like good books. Can't wait for your thoughts on Cleopatra's Daughter.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  5. rhapsodyinbooksSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I really liked Under the Unbroken Sky and it's a book I never thought I would like. You know, it seemed bleak, depressing, etc. It was only that a little. The writing draws you in so much you will really be affected by the lives of these people!

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  6. The BookwormSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Great books in the mail!
    I've heard good things about Cleopatra's Daughter.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

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  7. Literary FelineSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    I used to listen to music when I read, but I actually prefer not to nowadays. It doesn't bother me if it's on, but since I tune the music out anyway, it's just better with silence.

    Enjoy your new books, Gautami!

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  8. Book DragonSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    Great list. I have Someone Else's Daughter on my shelf.

    My list won't be up for another 10 hours!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    I am planning on reading Cleopatra's Daughter soon too.

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  10. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Generally I don't listen to music.

    Here is mine

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  11. wendy elizabethSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    how do you read FIVE books in one week! am in awe of your readerliness :) I'm lucky to manage 2 a month!

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  12. RebeccaSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Interesting books you got this week. They look quite good. Hope you enjoy reading all your books.

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  13. StaciSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I believe that you love Rock-n-Roll!! You got some fantastic books...enjoy!!

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  14. LeslieSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    awesome list! enjoy!

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  15. DawnSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I typically can't listen to music while reading; I get distracted and attempt to join in with the, consequently losing focus on the text. Rather, I find that the music of poetic words and dramatized dialogue is music enough for me. :)

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  16. The Social FrogSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I like it a little quiet when I read :)

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  17. DCMetroreaderSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Wow you must be on a first name basis with your mail carrier. Enjoy your books!

    Here is my Monday post http://metroreader.blogspot.com/2009/09/mailbox-monday-september-21st.html

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  18. ZiaSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Looks like you had a good book week. I'm looking forward to you thoughts on Cleopatra's Daughter.

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  19. Susan September 21, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    I need quiet to read - if I'm going to understand and remember what I'm reading :)

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  20. Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)September 21, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Typically I don't listen to music while reading, although on a rare occasion I'll play soft music very low. I have a cd of cello music that I love and I'll listen to that sometimes. I LOVE the title Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed!! LOL Can't wait for your review!

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  21. BlodeueddSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    All new to me books, I hope you will enjoy them

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  22. kayerjSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    looks like you had some good reading this week and some nice books just arriving. A Rock Fan, now that rocks! thanks for stopping by today.

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  23. Beth(bookaholicmom)September 21, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I loved Under This Unbroken Sky. The writing is beautiful. I hope you enjoy it.

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  24. SerenaSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Looks like you got some great books this week. enjoy them. I'll be off line for this week mostly. My parents are visiting.

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  25. WendiSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    You received quite a few books last week. :) I seem to recall seeing The Imposters Daughter somewhere recently and it sounded good.

    Here's my Mailbox! ~ Wendi

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  26. UnknownSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    You sure read a lot last week.

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  27. HeatherSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    The Imposter's Daughter is okay-- a fast and cute read. But I LOVED Under This Unbroken Sky! I hope you love it as much as I did!

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  28. TashSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    I listen to slow music while reading too. I find it very relaxing. :)

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  29. KristenSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Looks like you had a great reading week last week and have another one staring you down for this week!

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  30. MattSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Headphones are godsend to me especially when I'm working away from office where people jabber at their cell phones. :)

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  31. MemorySeptember 22, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    You've had a great reading week! Mine has been rather slow; I think I chose the wrong books this month.

    I'll look forward to your thoughts on CLEOPATRA'S DAUGHTER. It looks like a very interesting book.

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  32. The Book ResortSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    Terrif reads, Gautami.

    I am also looking forward to your review of Cleopatra's Daughter.

    Headphones can be a bit annoying, too ~ ear clogging ;p. Ha~ha!

    Here's mine:

    http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/09/musing-mondays_21.html

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Never heard of Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed, but will be looking it up!

    I also have The Imposter's Daughter but haven't read it yet.

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  34. YvonneSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Nice selection of books! Enjoy!

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  35. TeddyreeSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Awesome week, I loved Cleopatra's Daughter. Happy reading :-)
    Here's my post

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  36. ToniSeptember 26, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my mailbox. Yours was very impressive. Enjoy. I can't wait to read the Book Thief.

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