Not one of my captions, but one I totally relate to. :)
I had a truly decadent week off of work. Not decadent as in sinful doin', but as in lazin' about only getting up when I need to, readin mixed in with nappin and watching t.v.
Fun.
Well, - another Monday. Which means it's time for another It's Monday, What Are You Reading? Hosted by Sheila of Book Journey, everyone posts about what they've finished reading and what they're currently reading...
I almost got up to my old level of reading. Finished three novels, started at least three more...(though I doubt I'll be focusing on ALL the books I've started)
I've had a couple of books on the shelves since .... well, for at least three years. I read the first of this series when it first came out, then made sure I bought the sequels as soon as they came out...only to have them sit on the shelves, waiting for me to read. Waiting, waiting, waiting....and waiting some more. for years. I finally read them. The Awakening and The Reckoning - books 2 & 3 of the Darkest Powers trilogy by Kelley Armstrong. Young Adult and pretty good reading. :)
After reading a couple of books that have been waiting for a few years and enjoying them, I decided to go back to another series that I've had on the shelves, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting.... I grabbed my copy of Kitty Raises Hell, from Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Norville series - about a Radio talk show host who just happens to be a werewolf.
Currently Reading
I've started quite a few book (of course!) before I read Kitty Raises Hell.
Clean by Alex Hughes was interesting - I was two chapters in when I started on the Kitty Norville books. She Returns From War by Lee Collins also seemed interesting, but I realized very soon that it is, in fact, a sequel. I need to read the first novel, titled The Dead Of Winter. Kind of irritated because I looked for that info when I picked up the novel and didn't notice any info about a previous novel - must have been trippin, because the info is actually THERE, in plain sight - right there under "other novels by..." American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout is also an interesting novel - so far, but once I got started on the Kitty books, I pretty much decided to just go for it and real all I have, get caught up on the series.
After totally enjoying Kitty Raises Hell, I decided I needed to catch up further on the series...so I grabbed the next copy that I have and that is what I'm currently reading. Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn. Happily, I happen to have the next two Kitty books waiting for me to read...So - happy that Spring is fighting for dominance - although we're still having cold weather, once in a while we get a nice afternoon.
But spring is on its way, another weekend is coming up with more time to read, and I've been enjoying time with grandchildren!
Can't keep up on my laundry, but I'm enjoying the books and kids.
;)
Your week off lazing about and reading sounds delightful! I really enjoyed the Darkest Powers trilogy, glad you did too. Have fun with the grandkids and enjoy your reads :)
ReplyDeleteahhhhh- it was wonderful!
DeleteI'm ready to try the next trilogy from her young adult novels. long ago, the plan was to have a series - kind of like the women of the otherworld series, only she soon decided to turn it into trilogies, featuring a set of characters for each- yet the same world. Can't remember when or where I read this, but I remember reading about it when Armstrong decided to change it from a series to a few trilogies. (weird trivia)
The Carrie Vaughn books look interesting. Springs trying to fight it's way out here too, but Winter doesn't want to give up.
ReplyDeleteLOL - love your word ways. You're right - Winter is definitely fighting back, yes? I saw a picture of a groundhog holding a sign up; the sign says "I lied". best ever. :)
DeleteI love the tired cat image!!!
ReplyDeleteI have books that have sat on my shelf for years, too, that I've been meaning to read.
The tired cat pictures wonderfully exactly how I feel most of the time. ;)
DeleteIt sounds like you had an awesome week off. I spent some time on the couch watching TV with my best friend this weekend and it was lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd about that laundry...as long as you have clean socks and underwear, you are all set! Have a wonderful week!
I love your laundry philosophy, and I'll be following it, fo' sho'! Although one of these days, I need to go through it and just GET RID OF STUFF. One phrase that's guaranteed to raise my blood pressure, ;)
DeleteWatching T.V. with a friend also sounds awesome, although I think my friends and I would end up talking through the shows...;)
Well, we were re-watching Veronica Mars in anticipation of the movie. So we had already seen it at least once...or maybe several times. :)
DeleteLOL - I'm like that with Shameless and Nurse Jackie (although there's no movies coming out). I could watch and rewatch those shows a few times over. Enjoy them THAT much. :)
DeleteAren't Mondays the worst? ugh. Have a lovely reading week :) What are you reading this week @ the Brunette Librarian’s Blog
ReplyDeleteMondays are so very hard for me (as well as others, I'm sure). However, I'm also pretty sure that even if I had Mondays off, then Tuesdays would be just as hard. :) Whatever day we have to go back to work - that's the hellish day, right? Mondays are pretty hard though - by definition. heehee
Delete"Can't keep up on my laundry, but I'm enjoying the books and kids." That is totally me too. I figure laundry can wait just until a boy reminds me they have no more clean underwear and then I have no choice.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are having time to catch up on reading. The Awakening and Reckoning covers are beautiful. The Kitty series looks interesting, hope you continue to enjoy it.
See, now I must might be tempted to buy new underwear to avoid the laundry. haha
DeleteOh my goodness... I have to say, I'm in awe of your current reading level... I am lucky to read one a week... I have no idea how you guys red so much!
ReplyDeletehttp://littlesqueed.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_25.html
oh - Believe me, Heather - my usual reading level is one book a week. Especially the last year. I used to be able to read four or five books a week, even while working because I never ever watched t.v. But when the internet came along for me my reading level dropped to three, maybe two a week. Then these t.v. networks finally made a comeback with the decent sitcoms, and so my reading level is waaayyyy down. In fact, this current week, I haven't yet finished one book - and it's now Saturday! :(
DeleteLast week I had all week off, loved it. I wish I could retire very soon, so I can enjoy life more and read more. :)