Dad’s home from the hospital and seems to be doing okay—for now. I won’t feel better until he makes some lifestyle changes (selling the horse, selling the motorcycle etc).
Petey needs to go back to the vet—his feet are really bothering him—he can’t seem to get comfortable.
Way back when, I was an X-Files fan . . . so I’m excited that another movie is coming out July 25! According to the official website, it’s a stand-alone story but that’s all they’re telling us . . .
The truth is out there!
Flickr is my favorite—it’s an easy, inexpensive way to share photos with friends and family. I wish that my brothers would start flickr pages too (hint, hint!)
Publib may be my second favorite—it’s actually a listserv but it feels like a community because there are so many regular contributors—and I’ve always received helpful responses when I’ve asked a question. I’m no longer in management so I don’t ask as many questions as I did before–but I feel like this listserv keeps me current with issues in public libraries. The humorous posts by Joe Schallen and John Richmond are a bonus—I wish they would write a script for a Librarian television series–Australia already has one but I bet Schallen and Richmond could top it!
Since I have a pet rabbit, BunSpace is a helpful resource. The forums range from serious health issues to pure silliness, so there’s something for every rabbit owner aka ‘bunny slave’ . . .
I’ve recently joined GoodReads—I like it because 1) it has a clean, uncluttered look 2) it’s an easy way to keep track of what I want to read as well as what I’ve already read and 3) it has fun features like book trivia. What puzzles me about GoodReads are some of the friends requests that I receive–I’ve decided that some people just like to have lots of ‘friends’, whether or not common interests are shared. Nothing wrong with that!
Classmates is my most recent favorite—it’s a great way to reconnect with old friends!
What secret experiment was smuggled out of Breslau, Poland at the end of WWII—and what does it have to do with a present-day bookstore in Copenhagen, a monastery in Nepal and a game reserve in South Africa???
The infamous experiments of the Nazis provide the backdrop for this present-day thriller. Rollins effectively blends historical mystery, scientific theory and modern-day espionage into a fast-paced read. If you like Dan Brown or Clive Cussler, you’ll probably like James Rollins.
Other Sigma Force novels: Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Judas Strain, The Last Oracle
There’s a rumor that nine million dollars from an old bank heist is in the vicinity—various Burbs residents will show up at all hours with shovels in hand—at least one lawn, one cemetery and one cellar will be harmed in the course of this story!
One of the things I like best about this series is the range of quirky characters that Evanovich creates. Stephanie’s motley crew this time around includes a teenage gamer with a compulsion to tag everything with neon spraypaint, a diva trying to reclaim her time in the spotlight, and a guy with visions of a pizza attacking people. Mooner is back and of course we can count on Grandma Mazur and Lula to provide their share of laughs. Spoiler Alert: Lula has wedding plans . . . .
Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum novels always make me laugh out loud—Fearless Fourteen is no exception!
So far, the
Heather Wells books are an okay series that have the potential to be a really good series, particularly for Stephanie Plum fans. I like the fact that Cabot has chosen a former teen pop star as her protagonist—even though it’s fictional, it’s refreshing to read about a former star who chooses to take charge of her life rather than let it deteriorate into a sad True Hollywood Story. Coming to terms with the past and charting a new future is also something most of us can identify with, even if our transition isn’t as public.
I like the fact that Heather takes a job as Assistant Residence Hall Director in order to give herself access to an education so that she can expand her career options—I like the college campus setting—I like Heather’s relationship with Cooper.
What’s holding this series back—for me, anyway—are 1) the frequent ‘dorm–um, I mean residence hall’ comments 2) Magda’s ‘movie star’ endearments 3) the seeming lack of competence of everyone but Heather regarding clues. *It’s not necessarily a flaw, but I could do without the song blurbs at the beginning of each chapter—I don’t think they are necessary to illustrate the ‘drivel’ she felt the record label forced on her when she was a star—but I don’t think the blurbs from the songs she’s written herself are any better. I’m hoping the blurbs are meant to show that she’s still growing—but her choices are a much more effective demonstration of that growth.
Big Boned is the third mystery in this series and I will probably give it a chance since one of my friends has read and recommended it (she missed the first two). Plus, the potential for a good series is there . . . if Cabot at least makes the cops more credible, I can try to get over the residence/dorm and movie star comments.
Can you spot the baby bunny in the middle of the photo? His burrow must be nearby–I’ve passed him two days in a row in the same area. I’ve also seen deer along this same trail . . .
Cal and his brother are on the run in this supernatural story complete with werewolves, vampires and other unsavory characters. Fast-paced read with sarcastically funny dialogue.
You’ll never think of elves the same way again . . .
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