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. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post any time during the week-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky. And of course check out what other participants are getting from the library.I had to return a bunch of books this week (unread which was a bummer) and of course I picked up a few as well. I was in the middle of reading America and the Age of Genocide by Samantha Power but couldn't renew it so it went back as well. I've already re-requested it and hopefully it will come in soon. All of the books that I returned unread are on my TBR list and I will be checking out again at a later date. And just to add to the craziness I put a few on hold that I've been dying to read. I've come to realize that it makes me feel happier to have a few extra books checked out of the library just in case. In case of what, who really knows but I'm weird like that ;)
Here's what I picked up for this week:
Blindness by Jose Saramago- I've been meaning to try this author for some time now and this fits in perfectly with the Book Awards II challenge that I really need to be working on.
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen- This fits into a number of challenges I've joined plus I've been in the mood for a good cozy mystery.
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale- Another one that I've been wanting to read for awhile...it sounds so good!
What Was Lost by Catherine O'Flynn- Another one for the Book Awards II Challenge.
I have a few on hold from the library and if they come in during the next couple of days I'll try to add them. Sometimes I think that I just can't read fast enough :) If you've read any of these, leave me a comment and let me know what you've thought. It is much appreciated!
I've only read The Goose Girl, and I differ from pretty much ever other blogger ever (lol-I didn't hate it, I just thought it was pretty childish). But I hope you have fun with them!
ReplyDeleteHer Royal Spyness looks really cute.
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to read something by Jose Saramago, but I haven't as yet. Hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou described my feelings exactly about checking out more than I can read and then not being able to stop myself for requesting more books!!
ReplyDeleteBlindness has recently been adapted into a movie hasn't it? I've heard Her Royal Spynes and The Goose Girl are both really, really great reads!
ReplyDeleteEva- Thanks for the input. I'll have to let you know what I think once I get a chance to read it :)
ReplyDeleteErika Lynn- It does and I'm in the mood for a cozy so I'm excited to read it.
Michelle- I've been meaning to read something by him for awhile now too so I'm excited to give this book a try.
Staci- I always get too many books but I can't help myself. I'm definitely a book addict :)
Ladytink- Glad to hear it as I'm really excited to read these. Thanks for the input!
Ooh you've got some books on there that I want to read! I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on the Rhys Bowen book. I tried one of her books and was a bit letdown. I was expecting to like it too. I've thought about giving this series a chance.
ReplyDeleteIliana- Interesting! This will be my first book by her and I'm excited to read it so I hope it is good :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love Blindness! It was the first book by Saramago that I read, and is still my favourite.
ReplyDeleteOlduvai- That is great to hear! Thanks for letting me know as I am looking forward to reading this book :)
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of a single one of the books you've listed... but a few made it to my list to look for!
ReplyDeleteMarbel- These are all books that I've added to my TBR list courtesy of book blogs :) I've got a list longer than I can possibly ever read and I still add more to it each day!
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about The Goose Girl and Shannon Hale--look forward to hearing what you think!! Enjoy the loot. :)
ReplyDeleteTrish- I've heard good things about Shannon Hale too which is why I picked this one up. I've got more of her books on my TBR list as well :)
ReplyDeleteI bought Blindness, too, partly for The Lost In Translation Challenge, but partly because it looks so awesome. I left it with my mother in Florida, because she was recuperating from a broken leg, but when I get it back I can't wait to begin!
ReplyDeletegreat library loot! I have The Goose Girl in my TBR mountain too.
ReplyDeletehappy reading :)
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Bellezza- I do hope your Mom is feeling better. And I hope you get to read it soon as I would be interested in hearing your opinion :)
ReplyDeleteNaida- Let me know when you read The Goose Girl. I will be interested to hear what you think about it. Is this your first book by Shannon Hale? I haven't read anything by her yet myself.
ReplyDeleteI quite liked Her Royal Spyness although I haven't gotten around to reading the sequel, A Royal Pain, just yet.
ReplyDeleteI hope you like The Goose Girl. I did :)
ReplyDeleteBlindness looks amazing. it's on my TBR list!
Lesley- I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Her Royal Spyness. I'm really looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteMo- That's great to hear about The Goose Girl. I've heard so many good things about Blindness so I'm really looking forward to that one as well.