I’ve been on a library kick again. It’s not like I don’t have *ahem* 60 or more books here on my bookshelves to read. It’s not like I don’t have choices. Oh no, I have to keep going back to the library for more books 😀
I’ve checked out several from the library lately that I’ve really enjoyed, so I thought I’d do a quick blurb about them. You know, I read them, I liked them, yada yada yada!
First up was a book I saw mentioned at Deb’s blog, “Garden Spells“. Deb said she really enjoyed it, and I found not only this first book by Sarah Addison Allen at my library, but her new release as well, “The Sugar Queen“. I went ahead and grabbed both, hoping that I would like the first one. I was right, or maybe, Deb was right! I loved both of these books by this new-to-me author. I thought they were good Southern creative storytelling. Very enchanting and charming is what I would call them. You have have your creative side open to them, but I did and I thoroughly enjoyed both of them.
“Lemon Meringue Pie Murder” is the fourth installment in the Hannah Swensen cozy murder series. Another fun read, with lots of food and a little bit of detective work. The characters are growing and I’m really enjoying this series. I plan to read all of them that I can get my hands on 🙂
“Comfort Food” by Kate Jacobs is her latest release, and I took a chance on it, not having read her first book, “The Friday Night Knitting Club”. I *really* enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, I liked the setting (a group of FoodTV-like celebrities, their families, producers, etc), and as always, I love the references to food. I plan to get her first book soon at my library.
I’d be hard pressed to pick which of these was my favorite. They’re very different books, although the two by Allen were similar in their writing style, although different characters and settings. I’d recommend them all, but that’s just me. I really do mostly like every book I read, so maybe you can’t put any stock in my book recommendations! 🙂
For the record – well, I’m having to guess at this. I had my book information stored on my laptop, which died and is hopefully being repaired. I keep a separate list on my blog, but I’m not sure it’s accurate. My best guess is that I’ve read 45 books, for a total of 14, 487 pages (I think I’m missing a book in here, so I may revise this page count later on). Up next is the latest Stephanie Plum novel, “Fearless Fourteen“. I put a hold on it at the library when I saw it being added to their online listing. I think I’m one of the first ones to get a copy, and I know I’ll enjoy it. Despite the language, I always like these books! After that, I’m going to read book 2 and 3 in the Restoration series by Terri Blackstock, that I also picked up from on hold at the library. I really enjoyed the first book and have high hopes for the next three in the series.
Happy Reading!
Sounds like some interesting reading! I’ve been going slow – just not enough time or too tired so I fall asleep!
I might have to add Garden Spells to my list some day! Forgotten where I left off with the Plum books….I saw the Friday Night Knitting Club book in the store the other day and made a note to check the library first before trying to buy something else!
books 2 and 3 of the REstoration series are good! I’ve finished both of them already and hope to start on book 4 this weekend. Really great series!
I’m looking for some books to read…I may try and get the Wedding and I got Sweet Revenge by Fern Michaels….We will see how I do.
You know I picked up *Garden Spells* at the airport in St. Paul on the way to South Africa. I thought I would get a chance to read it but I didn’t, so it went to Africa and came back home LOL
I think now I’m going to read it, you make it sound really good 🙂
Hi,
I just happened in on your blog from another site. Everything looks so good. I can see you have been at it awhile from your list of posts!
I am always looking for new authors to read…The Sugar Queen sounds good.
Diane
I enjoy the Stephanie Plum series, think I still need to read 13…..
I’m on a kick of reading time traveling Highlander books for some reason, can’t get enough of them! lol Guess my wee bit of Scottish blood is seeping out. 😉
These look great, and they are all new to me. THanks!
You are soooo lucky to get to read so much. 🙂
I haven’t read anything all year except for the LOTR, which I only got about halfway through before I gave up. I just don’t have time to read right now. 🙁 It stinks.
A friend recommended Garden Spells to me, and I’m thinking of trying it if I can find it at our library. Do you think it’s worth my effort? My time is so limited and I want to read something really good, with no heaviness (that’s another reason I postponed my LOTR reading–it was depressing me!).
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed Sarah Addison Allen’s books! I’m really thinking about reading The Sugar Queen tomorrow during the read-a-thon, but who knows…there’s soooooo many books I really, really, really want to read. I think you know that feeling 🙂
Why is it so impossible to resist a pile from the library no matter how high the pile of unread books owned at home is?!?!
I’ve got a pile of books here from the library as well when I have over 50 books of my own to read. And I’m going to take my granddaughter to Preschool Storytime at the library this morning. Think I’ll come away empty handed? I doubt it!
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