It shouldn’t surprise anyone that I’ve had to start taking out fewer books because I already reached my limit of 12! My new library is pretty small, but they have a lot of good books. I’m also thrilled by the fact that they have a free holds system for all the branches. Both of my last libraries charged for holds of any kind, which I thought was pretty crappy even if I understand they have to make money somehow.
Thanks as always to Eva and Marg for hosting this meme!
Here’s what came home with me last week and this week:
- What I Was by Meg Rosoff – Anyone who saw my review of How I Live Now shouldn’t be too surprised that I immediately picked up the next Rosoff I could find! I was hoping for The Bride’s Farewell but figured I would take what I could get. :p Already read this and review is coming soon.
- Vanilla by Tim Ecott – This was an impulse pick-up. I saw a display on vanilla beans last summer in Cornwall at The Eden Project and I was astonished at how much work it takes just to get one little bottle of vanilla. This is a travelogue about it, which I thought sounded pretty cool.
- Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad by Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit – This is a memoir about a series of emails written between two women starting in 2005. Bee Rowlatt, a BBC reporter, contacted May Witwit, an English professor in Iraq, with a few interview questions and a friendship formed. Looks just like my kind of book.
- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry – Tasha and I had enough fun together reading Lorna Doone that we decided to try another book! I let her choose and so in May we’ll be reading this doorstopper together. It’s a western historical saga, so let’s see if it can jolt me out of my boredom with the historical genre.
Have you found any good library loot lately?
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I recently read the first couple of books chronologically in this series. Lonesome Dove will be next.
Enjoy your loot.
.-= Marg´s last blog ..Alphabet in Historical:Fiction: J is for Joan, John of Gaunt and Junior kings =-.
Lonesome Dove is one of my all-time favorite books! I hope you like it.
.-= Lady Quinlan´s last blog ..Library Loot: April 28 =-.
I’ll be interested to see how you like the other Meg Rosoff book. I have only seen reviews for How I Live Now and didn’t even realize she had other books!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Book Review: Yellow Jack =-.
Nice loot! I think Amy’s trying to coordinate a Lonesome Dove read-along too.
Oh I just loved Lonesome Dove, and I hope that you do too! It was a really great read, it it made me cry! Lots of other good stuff there as well. Happy reading!!
.-= zibilee´s last blog ..Sounds Like Crazy by Shana Mahaffey – 400 pgs =-.
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on What I Was! It’s actually my favourite Rosoff, while The Bride’s Farewell is my least favourite.
.-= Nymeth´s last blog ..Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin =-.
Mine has a painting by Frederick Remington on the cover. What painting does your copy have?
.-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Zola: Photographer, by Francois Emile Zola and Massin =-.
Did you see? I’m on wordpress.org now. *grin*
.-= Margaret´s last blog ..FIRST Chapter: Glaen by Fred Lybrand =-.
I think Lonesome Dove will be excellent. I’ve always wanted to read it. If you really like the Meg Rosoff I might bump it up my list as it’s already in the house. Enjoy your new library, sometimes the small ones are the best (less noisy library activities).
.-= Jodie´s last blog ..Oh We’ve Been Walking Barefoot All Summer… =-.
I have never heard of Jane Austen in Baghdad, but I am totally intrigued by the total. I must get it!
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..Shelf Discovery Challenge Wrap Up Post =-.
Lonesome Dove is up there among all-time favorite books. And it makes Mr. BRF’s list too. I hope you love it.
Vanilla sounds fabulous (and perfect for weekend cooking — hint, hint). I love books about food.
The Jane Austen books looks intriguing.
.-= Beth F´s last blog ..Weekend Cooking: A Taste of Traditional Brittany =-.
Ooh, I’m interested to see what you think about the ‘Talking About Jane Austen’ book, it sounds interesting!
.-= Jen – Devourer of Books´s last blog ..TSS 2: Mother’s Day Giveaway =-.
I *love* Lonesome Dove. Both the book and movie are wonderful. I don’t usually re-read books, but it’s one that I will re-read at some point.
.-= Melissa – Shhh I’m Reading´s last blog ..Review: A Gift from Brittany by Marjorie Price =-.
Lonesome Dove is great. I hope you like it and looking forward to your reviews of it. I enjoyed your running commentaries on Lorna Doone.
.-= Nishita´s last blog ..Witch & Wizard – A Book Review =-.