Teaser Tuesday: The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

“Could you lend me the money for the bail?”

I was not taken aback. I long ago lost track of how many clients hitme up for bail money. This might have been the highest amount so far,but I doubted it would be the last time I was asked.

~~~The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

Mondays: Mailbox/What Are You Reading?/Musings

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia at A Girl and Her Books. This month it is hosted by Metroreader.

I received one book, thanks to authors/publicists
Love Thy Neighbor by Mark Gilleo

Clark Hayden is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother’s diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amount of craziness as he heads home for the holidays. What he couldn’t possibly anticipate, though, is that he would find himself catapulted into the middle of the terrorist operation. As the holiday festivities reach a crescendo, a terrorist cell – which happens to be across the street – is activated. Suddenly Clark is discovering things he never knew about deadly chemicals, secret government operations, suspiciously missing neighbors, and the intentions of a gorgeous IRS auditor. Clark’s quiet suburban neighborhood is about to become one of the most deadly places on the planet, and it’s up to Clark to prevent the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives in the nation’s capital.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila of Book Journey

I read a few e-novels

I am in the midst of reading: 

The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly


• Do you read books that are part of a series?
• Do you collect all the books in the series before starting? What if the series is brand new, and the only book that’s been published so far is Book one? As subsequent books in the series are published, do you go back and re-read the preceding books?

I sometimes read books that are series. Many a  times those are also stand alone and can be read in any order. I definitely do not go around collecting books in series to read at one go!

Saturday Snapshot: February 25, 2011

I love wearing bangles/bracelets, any kind. I do have a HUGE collection. Here are only a few!

 Posted for Saturday Snapshot, hosted by Alyce of At Home With books

Booking Through Blogs

What do you look for when reading a book blog? Does the blogger have to read the same genre? Do you like reviews? Personal posts? Memes? Giveaways? What attracts you to a book blog?

I look out for good analytical reviews, the redaers own views. Those don't have to of the same genre. I like a mix of reviews, personal posts. I like memes too. Not much for giveaways nowadays. 

I like uncluttered book blogs which only has book related contents.

Mondays: Mailbox/What Are You Reading?/Musings

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia at A Girl and Her Books. This month it is hosted by Metroreader.

I received two books, thanks to authors/publicists

Ten Poems to Say Goodbye by Roger Housden
A goodbye is an opportunity for kindness, for forgiveness, for intimacy, and ultimately for love and a deepening acceptance of life as it is rather than what it was. Goodbyes can be poignant, sorrowful, sometimes a relief, and—now and then—even an occasion for joy. They are always transitions that, when embraced, can be the door to a new life both for ourselves and for others. In this inspiring and consoling volume, Housden encourages readers to embrace poetry as a way of enabling us to better see and appreciate the beauty of the world around and within us.


Love Thy Neighbor by Mark Gilleo
Clark Hayden is a graduate student trying to help his mother navigate through the loss of his father while she continues to live in their house near Washington DC. With his mother's diminishing mental capacity becoming the norm, Clark expects a certain amount of craziness as he heads home for the holidays. What he couldn't possibly anticipate, though, is that he would find himself catapulted into the middle of the terrorist operation. As the holiday festivities reach a crescendo, a terrorist cell - which happens to be across the street - is activated. Suddenly Clark is discovering things he never knew about deadly chemicals, secret government operations, suspiciously missing neighbors, and the intentions of a gorgeous IRS auditor. Clark's quiet suburban neighborhood is about to become one of the most deadly places on the planet, and it's up to Clark to prevent the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives in the nation's capital. Fast, acerbic, wise and endlessly exciting, Love Thy Neighbor marks the unforgettable debut of a startling new voice in suspense fiction.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila of Book Journey

I read a few e-novels

I am in the midst of reading: 

The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

What is the last book that you learned something from? What book was it, and what did it teach you?

I am always reading poetry and that teaches me something or the other. It is difficult to pin down a particular poem or a book.

Saturday Snapshot: February 18, 2011

It is a metallic multipurpose box. I received it as a gift. I keep my Silver Jewellery in it. Not that I own too many! Sorry about the picture quality. I took those with my mobile phone!

Posted for Saturday Snapshot, hosted by Alyce of At Home With books

Booking Through Fan Fiction

Have you every written any fan-fiction? If yes, why and for which book(s)? If no, would you like to and for which books(s)?

For that matter, do you ever READ fan-fiction??

No, to both. Come to think of I did not what is fan fiction till date! Maybe I will be on a look out for such books.

Top Ten Books That Broke My Heart A Little

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted over at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week, we get a theme to list our top tens. 

This Week's Pick: Top Ten Books That Broke My Heart A Little


1) Blood of My Brother by James LePore
2) I know this much is true by Wally Lamb
3) Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
4) The Pearl By John Steinbeck
5)  Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
6) Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult
7) Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
8) Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
9) The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway
10) Twins by Katherine Stone

Teaser Tuesdays: The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

 “Mickey, they’re holding her on suspicion of murder.”
  That wasn’t what I was expecting to hear.
  “Murder? Who’s the victim?”

~~~Page 10

Mondays: Mailbox/What Are You Reading?/Musings

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia at A Girl and Her Books. This month it is hosted by Metroreader.

I did not receive anything at all except for downloading free e-books from Amazon!!

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila of Book Journey

I read a few e-novels and also Gods and Fathers by James LePore

I am in the midst of reading:

The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly



What is your favorite romantic book –or book that includes a love story?

It may seem corny but Jane Eyre is my all time choice!

Saturday Snapshot: February 11, 2012

I am a collector of mobile pouches. Thought I would share it here by posting three of those. I have lost count of how many I own!

Posted for Saturday Snapshot, hosted by Alyce of At Home With books

Booking Through Only Five

If you had to pick only 5 books to read ever again, what would they be and why?

I will answer it differently:

All the Perry Mason novels by Erly Stanely Gardner. The court room scenes never tire me. All the Alistair MacLean novels. These thrillers are edgy and I can read again and again. All the Agatha Christie novels. The slow mysteries work great any time of the day! Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier: For that gothic touch, the sheer pleasure of words. Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. It is a poetry collection and I wish to own it and read it again and again.

Gods and Fathers by James LePore

 "Leave your guns," said jack. "Take theirs."
"Leave our guns?", Matt said.
"They are CB guns, Matt," said Clark. "Untraceable."
~~~Page 249

Title: Gods and Fathers
Author: James LePore
ISBN-13: 978-1611880298
Publisher: The Story Plant/2012
Pages: 261

I love novels with strong influence of espionage and intelligence. Terrorism is an international issue and LePore has dealt with it very well. In fact he does it rather well, in all his novels. 

Matt DeMarco is a lawyer and his estranged son Michael is charged with rape and murder of his Girl friend Yashmin. Debra, Matt's ex-wife is married to a rich Syrian, who seems to have links with Islamic terrorism. Matt has to save his son, who seems to have been set up. When the investigating officers are killed one by one, Matt knows he has to do something about it. This takes him into deep, murky world of revenge, terrorism and killings.

Given the prevailing situation in Syria and the Arab world, I found the novel engrossing. The characters are well developed. And grow on us. Evil is personified very well. I liked the underlying plot. I look forward to read more novels by James LePore...

Saturday Snapshot: Feb 4, 2012

School Picnic!!

A student sent this picture to me which was taken on 29 October 2011 on a school picnic.

Posted for Saturday Snapshot, hosted by Alyce of At Home With books

Booking Through Found Books

Have you ever read a random book left in a waiting room or on a park bench, etc., and did you like it?

I once saw a book left in the airport lounge but did not pick it up because of a lurid cover!! It looked like a trashy novel. Someday, I do wish to read a "found" novel. However, I have left quite a few novels at various places. I Don't know where those ended up despite leaving my phone number in the back cover!!