So, it's Sunday. And you know what that means.
Here's what I read this past week in November:
- I Shot You, Babe (DNF)
- Prehistoric Art: The Symbolic Journey of Humankind
- The Laurentine Spy
- Heat Wave (DNF)
- Ruined (DNF)
Announcing--Angel Month!
Have you noticed a proliferation of angel-themed books lately? Well, I have. I even have a few in my TBR pile. So I've decided to do a totally scientific (haha) analysis of whether or not angels are the new vampires. This may actually be easier than I think it will be, since several well-known vampire writers have just released angel-centric novels. I decided to make a reading theme for myself this month and read all the books I have in my TBR that are angel-related:
- Hush, Hush (actually on order from the library, so hopefully I'll get it by December)
- Fallen (the one by Thomas E Sniegoski, not Lauren Kate (note to self, do a comparison of all novels with the title of Fallen))
- Covet
- Meridian
, please--I have to draw a line somewhere. ~_^)Fun Stuff!
And speaking of angels... (pause for awkward segway), the holiday season approaches. And that means presents! Enter, the Book Blogger Holiday Swap. It's a secret santa for book bloggers. I think it's a great idea, and I hope all of you join and that I get matched with one of you so I can send you a present. ^_^
Secondly, the dates for the third Mystery Readathon have been scheduled as January 16th-17th, 2010. I had tons of fun with the Mystery Readathon in August, so I'm definitely looking forward to it for January.
I've also decided to join the Women Unbound challenge--but I will post more about that later.
Finally, updating my own reading challenge, M from Alberti's Window talks about The Challenge of the Avant-Garde by Paul Wood and her particular interest in Caillebotte's (Impressionist painter) domestic scenes and how they relate to modernity. It's not exactly a review so much as a thoughtful response, and it's an excellent post. Check it out, and have a lovely week!
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9 comments:
An Angel banging a mermaid??? Haha! Come on! That sounds interesting! I like your idea of reading all your angel books. I've decided that after I read the ARC I just started, I am going to do a Shelf Discovery Challenge Read-a-thon, and revel in all those awesome books I read as a kid. Knock out a challege real quick-like! Have a great Sunday!
Looking forward to hear if you can conclude whether angels are the new vampires or not ;o)
I have missed the whole Angel thing that is going on...seems all I see lately is vampires! I'll be interested to see the books you choose and to read your reviews!
Angels are SO the new vampires! Especially fallen ones. :) I haven't actually read any angel-centric books yet, but I feel like I hear about them everywhere I go.
I shall look forward to the results of your scientific analysis. :)
Hey, I posted today in my Sunday Salon about the challenges I'm in. I wanted to join your challenge, but might get your recommendation on some books! :) I'll chat w/ you about it later.
I love the themed month idea! I have no idea how I'd theme my books. I'd have to take a closer look...
The number of challenges you do - I'm so impressed :) Maybe I'll try to do one more next year than I did this year...and since I'm only doing one challenge this year.
I have a couple of books about angels for you, although they aren't angels from the religious viewpoint (if that makes sense?):
* Angels' Blood (Nalini Singh)
* Archangel (Sharon Shinn)
Oh, and I look forward to hearing what you think of The Laurentine Spy - it's on my TBR list :)
DUH! Just found your review of The Laurentine Spy...going there now :)
I had to go over and see the angel banging a mermaid! That sure was something!!!
And do you have that pop-up book about angels I've been seeing around lately? It seems really cool.
OOH Challenges and fun stuff! I am on for th Holiday Swap... and now I am going to look into the mystery challenge. Havent heard of that one yet!
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