Beth F
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Sandy
Stephanie
Trisha
Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Alessandra that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library.
Seriously. Why do I think I can read all of these books in the allotted time, particularly when I need to read review books almost exclusively in order to actually stay on track with the baby coming? I’ve found that I’ll pick up the YA I’ve taken out, or some quick fiction if I need something different between review books, but I can’t really read anything non-review that will take me more than a day, day and 1/2 right now. When I went to the library yesterday, I returned 5 books, 3 of which are unread. Now, they’re not due until next weekend, but there is no way I can read them and stay up with my commitments, so I returned them (and added them to my ‘preferred searches’ list at the library) in order to mitigate the temptation. Here’s what I sadly returned unread (for now):
Sad, no?
Even as I had to return books I haven’t read, and even though I haven’t yet read anything I took out last week, here I am this week with four more books and two audiobooks.
Books:
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
The World in Halfby Cristina Henriquez
Audiobooks:
The Virgin Queen’s Daughter by Ella March Chase
The Book of Love by Kathleen McGowan
The audiobooks won’t be a problem, but the only one of the books I can guarantee I will get through (even though I REALLY want to read all of them) is “The Chosen One.” I know this partly because everyone’s talking about it so I won’t be able to resist, partly because it is young adult so probably a quick read, and partly because I want to read it alongside my April LibraryThing Early Reviewers book that showed up yesterday, “Lost Boy” by Brent W. Jeffs. Yes, Jeffs, as in related to famous polygamist Warren Jeffs. Since it is a memoir about him leaving the polygamist compound it seems like and interesting mini-theme read. If I had more time, I’d take Carolyn Jessop’s “Escape” from my TBR stack at the same time and read all three. I may still have to do that, hmm..
In case you’re curious, here are the 20 items I currently have checked out from the library:
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Don’t feel bad. I always have to bring back books I haven’t read. They just go back on my TBR list. This week for me was especially bad. I am returning 2 books that I did not finish (due to interest)and 1 that I did. On top of that I still have 5 at home waiting to be read and 7 to pick up on Saturday.
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I read The World in Half in the space of a day. You probably would be able to as well, it depends if it catches you right away.
At least you know in the future, the library will still have those books waiting for you to read them. =)
Meghan’s last blog post..Review: The Convenient Marriage, Georgette Heyer
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You are quite the optimist!
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I’d say you are still my hero though, with as many books as you read in a week. I think when it comes to library trips, it is good for the soul to enjoy finding great books, bring them home, and be at peace with the fact that you will bring them back unread. Its like shopping like a madwoman and spending too much money, and returning most of what you purchased. It still feels good while you’re shopping, though!
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I’ve got a library pile on my desk right now also that I am going to have to make some decisions about as many of them are due back soon. It’s such a fun problem to have though! I highly recommend Mistress of the Art of Death. It’s a wonderful start to the series!
Lezlie
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I have to tell you.. when I went in to have my second child I actually took Harry Potter book #4 to the hospital with me. I placed it on the table next to my bed and all the nurses laughed at me and said that there would be no time for reading.
Almost six years later, that book remains untouched with the bookmark in the exact location it was in when I went in to have her.
Our reading brain continues to want more books even though it may not seem likely that we’ll actually get through them. It’s the nature of the addiction. LOL.
Aren’t you due like really soon?
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devourerofbooks Reply:
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 am
My official due date is 3 weeks from today(!). I imagine he’ll probably be late, since my sister and I were, though, and since he’s my first.
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Too funny. I wish you luck! Maybe you should consider the 48-hour readathon on the weekend after BEA. You surely won’t have anything else on your plate the week before your due date
Beth F’s last blog post..Review: Great Dream of Heaven by Sam Shepard
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devourerofbooks Reply:
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
I might just have to try to go for it so I get enough read before the little one makes his appearance.
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I tend to want to pick up the YA/children’s lit books I bring home first too! I can never resist temptation either, so I sympathise.
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I read and reviewed The Chosen One. Read almost in one sitting. Be interested in hearing your take.
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Failed to mention I really want to read Into the Beautiful North.
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Yes, definitely get through THE CHOSEN ONE – loved it!
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I got Into the Beautiful North from the library this week. BTW…I also enjoyed your thoughts on Shanghai Girls; I thought it was very good.
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I loved The World in Half and read it in a day. The Chosen One also looks great.
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