The library pile


I think I have enough books for a while. I'm currently reading Molly Fox's Birthday, having finished So Many Books, So Little Time (a sort of reading memoir).

The library only had The Broken Teaglass in large print. I hope this won't be too weird/distracting as I am reading.

Comments

Kalei's Best Friend said…
Glad u r making use of your library..omg, I would feel pressured to finish those in 3 weeks i.e. if your allowance is 3 weeks for books.. Have u ever read anything by Jodi Picoult? my middle one got me reading her... She hits on all topics, a nice light read. She's the author of My Sister's Keeper remember that movie?
5:43 PM
Bearette said…
:) I think I can renew most of them if needed. I've tried Jodi but never gotten into her? Maybe someday...I know she is very popular.
5:49 PM
BabelBabe said…
loved Balzac, enjoyed Lace Reader. looks like you've got a nice selection there, off to check them out on Amazon.
7:06 PM
Bearette said…
An old work friend of mine recommended the Balzac, glad to hear you liked it too...
9:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I only recently discovered Penelope Lively, and I LOVE her.
4:46 PM
Bearette said…
She is good. I liked Consequences a lot.
4:53 PM
Anonymous said…
I just finished Consequences a couple of weeks ago. I love books like that.
8:34 PM
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