"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
For any author who would like his/her book to be reviewed, contact me. Poetry books too are solicited for reviewing. However, there are some genres I tend to avoid. Feel free to ask me.
gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
It is almost 5 AM. I have a cup of tea in one hand. Right now while I am writing this, it is raining cats and dogs. I am always exhilarated by thunder showers, lightning and rains. Somehow I feel so closer to nature.
July was a slow month for me, reading wise. I had read only one book until the 16th of July. But read 6 more in the next 15 days. 7 is a respectable number although I would have liked to read at least 5 more! Maybe in August I will add to my numbers. I read the following books. As you can see, all are of different genres ( I do have eclectic taste!) and not exactly easy reads. :
The Language of Trees by Ilie Ruby
The Tricking of Freya by Christina Sunley
The Wild Irish Sea by Loucinda McGary
Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross
The Gendarme by Mark Mustian
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
Last Last Chance by Fiona Maazel
One good thing I did that I finished with all of my reviews. Two of these reviews are scheduled to come up in the next few days, others you can read by clicking on the titles. Kind of liberating, don't you think, when we don't have pending reviews?
I don't really join challenges anymore, yet I decided to join in the Canadian Book Challenge 4, hosted by John Mutford of The Book Mine Set. I have already read one book for it, The Tricking of Freya by Christina Sunley.
Today I plan to read Blood Harvest by S J Bolton, for my own pleasure!
So what are you reading today, on a lazy Sunday? Do you have any recommendations for me, leaving out fantasy novels/Chick Lits? Better, if you want to send me some books, feel free to do so! *grin*
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Hey Gautami!
So glad to see another Indian blogger. I have been reading your blog for quite sometime.I have been wanting to read Saving CeeCee Honeycutt for so long.
I am a new blogger. Please stop by if possible.
Thank you
Misha
http://books-love-affair.blogspot.com/
Oh! I do have some recommendations for you.
The Birth Of Venus by Sarah Dunant
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
Gemma Doyle trilogy by Libba Bray
This summer has been slow for me as well.
I think 7 books is a fine number. Sometimes life just gets in the way. It does look like the seven you read were good ones.
Some good reads there, a couple I added to my list due to your thoughtful reviews. Happy reading for August!
http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/07/july-monthly-news.html
Yes! It is a great feeling to be caught up on reviews!
I feel like I'll never be caught up.. I have all but three written tho - so that's pretty good for me. :) Hope August is as productive for both of us!
It is a great feeling to be caught up on reviews, but it's certainly one I haven't had in a while!
I think you had a really good month!! WTG. I feel if I can read 2 books a week, I am doing good. And hope you make your goal in August.
CMash
Gautami, glad you had a good month, catching up on reviews, etc.
In case you are interested, I'm having a giveaway of some ARCs over at my Miles to Go blog. If you check my Sunday Salon post, you'll see a link to it.
http://laurel-rainsnowsaccidentallife.blogspot.com/2010/08/sunday-salon-august-1.html
You had a nice month and read a lot of books, I also want to read.
I love when it rains too.
Sounds like you had a nice reading month.
Enjoy your sunday!
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
The Tricking of Freya is on my tbr list. It sounds beautiful :)
Congrats on your accomplishments in July. I think 7 books are great. Good Luck in August and keep those reviews coming : )
ndlarfierI have seen Saving Cee Cee Honecutt mentioned alot this summer. I might have to check it out!
Great list!
You did well this month! I've been wanting to read the Beth Hoffman book.
Great reading for July. Your list of read books looks interesting. I read CeeCee Honeycutt, and liked it. I am curious as to how you liked it. I am going to check out your reviews but it must wait until next week as I am offline for a week.
I hope you have a wonderful reading week.
You had a good month - and I'm impressed that you're caught up with your reviews! I've been behind on mine for months!
So good to catch up on reviews! I totally just forget the books by the time I have an opportunity to sit and write the review...i only have a short term memory, it seems :)
Thanks for coming by the blog!
July Round up
The Language of Trees is on my wishlist. Thank you for stopping by my end of the month post.
You did really great in July. I see several books that I want to read too!!
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