What did YOU just bring home from the library?

[Pragya]

I got and today morning.

[Chrissie]

Pragya, the audio format of A Fine Balance has the same narrator as Birds Without Wings, which I just completed and gave five stars. Tempting....but repeatedly I have been told that A Fine Balance is so terribly depressing, so I hesitate.

I absolutely adored Birds Without Wings. I believe this will be my favorite book this year! Here follows my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I will now start A Night to Remember. I am listening to the audiobook.

[Pragya]

Chrissie wrote: "Pragya, the audio format of A Fine Balance has the same narrator as Birds Without Wings, which I just completed and gave five stars. Tempting....but repeatedly I have been t..."

Uh oh, though I will be reading the physical book, I didn't want to get a depressing one. Ahh!! :(

I will try to read it and see if I can get through. Thanks for warning me, Chrissie.

[Chrissie]

Pragya, I will be curious to hear what you have to say about A Fine Balance. And Ishiguro too. I have read his books. I cannot remember which.

[Susan]

Pragya wrote: "I got and today morning."

A Fine Balance is wonderful and horrible! What a powerful book. I read it in book form.

I am waiting for 1Q84 in audio format at the library. I wish my library had audiobooks on AFB & BWW.

[Susan]

Today at the library I picked up three books I had been waiting for a long time. Naturally, they all came in at once, at a time that I have 5 books to read for a class. The Sisters by Nancy Jensen, The Twin by Gergrand Bakker, A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World by Tony Horwitz and The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Selznick. Don't think I'll get through them all before I have to return them. I still have <<The>> Wasted Vigil by Nadeem Aslam to finish and Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks to read for my Feb. offline book club . . . and those five books by Paule Constant to read for class.

[Janice, Moderator]

Susan wrote: "Today at the library I picked up three books I had been waiting for a long time. Naturally, they all came in at once, at a time that I have 5 books to read for a class. The Sisters for the February challenge?

[Kimberly]

Robin wrote: "I picked these up today : )

[bookco..."

Those look cute Robin :)

[Kimberly]

Pragya wrote: "I got and today morning."

I hope you like more than I did. It seems that it's one of those love it or hate it books.

[Pragya]

Susan wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I got and today morning."

A Fine Balance is wonderful and horrible! What a powerful book. I read it i..."

Ah Susan, I also have it in book form. I am intrigued- wonderful and horrible. Hmm, looks like I have to find it out for myself. :)

[Pragya]

Kimberly wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I got and today morning."

I hope you like more than I did. It seems that it's one ..."

I have just started reading it and am liking it so far. :)

[Kimberly]

Went to the library and picked up these holds:
and
Then I went crazy by grabbing these:

[Autumn]

Lol thanks kimberly now I want to vist the library for the 3rd day in a row..

[Kimberly]

:D Sorry Autumn!

[Susan]

Kimberly wrote: "Went to the library and picked up these holds:
and
Then I went crazy by grabbing these:
[bookcover:A Rainbow in the ..."


Gee, Kimberly, that looks like some nice light reading you've got planned there.

[Autumn]

lol so i stopped at the library on the way home from a extremely short work day .. and picked up Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons from hold and The Forgotten Waltz and Never Knowing both on disc.. ive come to the conclusion i love books on tape.. im the kind of person who has to multi task.. and this summer i took up smoking but only while driving because i felt i was wasting during the 20 minute drive home by just driving.. insane i know.. i since quit but i was still looking for something to do.. anyways yeah i stopped at the library for the third time this week.. it feels scandalous..

[Kimberly]

Susan wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Went to the library and picked up these holds:
and
Then I went crazy by grabbing these:
[bookcover:..."

lol, It is certaintly more serious than my usual library hauls.

[Kimberly]

Autumn wrote: "lol so i stopped at the library on the way home from a extremely short work day .. and picked up Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons from hold and The Forgotten Waltz and Nev..."</i>

More trips to the library is a good thing Autumn! Have you read the book [book:Still Missing by the same author of Never Knowing? It's really good :)

[Autumn]

I read sure did I read it in 5 hours.. I sat down to read it after cleaning when I closed the book I looked up it was dark outside and the house a disaster..

[Chrissie]

Susan wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I got and today morning."

A Fine Balance is wonderful and horrible! What a powerful book. I read it i..."

I just keep thinking about A Fine Balance. Tell me why it is wonderful, please. Did you read it or listen to it?

[Pragya]

Autumn wrote: "I read sure did I read it in 5 hours.. I sat down to read it after cleaning when I closed the book I looked up it was dark outside and the house a disaster.."

Ha ha!

[Susan]

I read it. It was about four people living in India at the time of Indira Ghandi's administration and how they eventually get to know each other. It is beautifully written and is extremely descriptive of the life there.

[Chrissie]

Susan wrote: "I read it. It was about four people living in India at the time of Indira Ghandi's administration and how they eventually get to know each other. It is beautifully written and is extremely descri..."

OK, yhanks.

[Erin]

Susan wrote: "Today I brought home from the library Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks to read for book club, A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer for book class, and [book:The Grea..."

Susan, I'll be interested in what you think of Caleb's Crossing - loved her other books, was disappointed in this one. (sorry for downer, but I was so disappointed I need someone to commiserate w/!) Maybe you'll have a different perspective on it and be able to show me the error of my ways

[Pam]

I got Breakfast with Buddha for my book club, Uncommon Criminals to read with my middle school girls and Paper Towns as an audio book (also to keep up with my middle school girls.)

[Kimberly]

I have to pick up these holds:

[Cheryl]

I like how you're reading what the kids are reading, Pam. I wince when I see parents express surprise at the content of the popular teen fiction.

[Kimberly]

Judy wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Went to the library and picked up these holds:
and
Then I went crazy by grabbing these:
[bookcover:..."

It's my new obsession. Nothing wrong with book obsessions right? At the moment I'm very interested in the Rwandan genocide and of course South Africa.

[Kimberly]

I also grabbed these two today along with my holds: Memories of My Melancholy Whores The title makes me giggle (I can be immature sometimes :D) It'll be my first book I've read by that author and I also got Half of a Yellow Sun for the group read in the Around the world group since I forgot to grab it last time.

[Kimberly]

Aww thanks Judy!
Both Rwanda and South Africa have captured my heart.

[Snoozie Suzie]

Today I brought home a Fireman Sam DVD :-)

[Kimberly]

i picked up these holds today :)


I'm reading a lot of non fiction lately.

[Susan]

Kimberly wrote: "i picked up these holds today :)
[bookcover:Bush Wives and..."

I detect a pattern in your choice of books.

[Pragya]

Kimberly wrote: "i picked up these holds today :)
[bookcover:Bush Wives and..."

I have had The language of Flowers on my shelf since forever. Let me know how it is.

[Kimberly]

Susan wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "i picked up these holds today :)
[bookcov..."

So did the librarian :)

[Kimberly]

Pragya I've heard its excellent :D But i'll let you know when my review of it is up when I'm done.

[Autumn]

I enjoyed The Language of Flowers i read it last year.. It wasnt completely what i expected but it was definitely different than other books i read..

[Kimberly]

Autumn wrote: "I enjoyed The Language of Flowers i read it last year.. It wasnt completely what i expected but it was definitely different than other books i read.."

That seems to be the general concensus :)

[Autumn]

Snuck away to the library after getting my brakes done.. picked up The Underside of Joy and Nightshade from hold.. I read nightshade a few months ago.. I'm trying to read the sequel Wolfsbane but I was so lost I needed to refer back.. I also picked up Turn of MindBefore I FallandLean on Pete

[Kimberly]

I finally went to the library and picked up these holds:

and I grabbed this one off the shelf:

[Kimberly]

Judy wrote: "Seeing your copy of War and Peace, Kimberly, is making me want to finish it up. I'm on book 12, chapter 8 which leaves me only 56 chapters and 2 epilogues to go.... I'm not sure if I'm a..."

I'm scared of this book the font is so tiny!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kimberly wrote: "Judy wrote: "Seeing your copy of War and Peace, Kimberly, is making me want to finish it up. I'm on book 12, chapter 8 which leaves me only 56 chapters and 2 epilogues to go.... I'm not ..."

LOL I'm scared of it cuz of the length : )

[Pragya]

LOL! I am scared of War and Peace in general! :D

[Pragya]

Judy wrote: "I'm banking on a extra-awesome feeling of accomplishment when I finish. It better be there. LOL!! I might even throw an online W&P Party when I finish."

Yay! Looking forward to the party, Judy! ;)

[Kimberly]

I picked up these holds today:
and

[Kimberly]

I went to the library and picked up these holds:
which came highly recommended to me by my old higschool librarian when I visited her a few weeks ago,
and I grabbed these two:
and

[Kimberly]

Judy wrote: "I'm looking forward to what you have to say about Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight."

I've heard it's very good. I'll let you know Judy :)

[Pam]

I have A Secret Gift which I'm reading for my book club (I'm so glad when we pick books I can get from the library!) I picked up The Boy In The Suitcase because a friend recommended it. Now I just need time to finish them both.

[Kimberly]

I went to the library and got these holds:

and grabbed these ones from the Non-fiction section
and

[Kimberly]

Thanks Judy, He's had an extremely fascinating life :) I always like learning about him.