January felt slow while it was happening, but now it’s hard to believe that it’s February! I turned 29, watched the first season of Angel, did a whole bunch of crocheting, and carried on as normal with everything else. I wrapped up this month by getting sick – not quite ill enough to miss doing anything but too ill to really have energy or feel up to much outside of work. Fortunately, that illness has turned into a cold, and so I’m hoping it will pass soon as we get into February.
This month I read:
- Assassin’s Apprentice, Robin Hobb
- Royal Assassin, Robin Hobb
- Assassin’s Quest, Robin Hobb
- Arlington Park, Rachel Cusk
- Ship of Magic, Robin Hobb
- A Line in the Sand: Britain, France, and the Struggle that Shaped the Middle East, James Barr
- Norwegian Wood, Haruki Murakami
The problem that arises when you’re reading a lot of Robin Hobb is that no other books really appeal in quite the same way. So both Arlington Park and Norwegian Wood felt like disappointments to me. I’m not too surprised I didn’t like the Murakami a huge amount, because I think I read one of his previously and wasn’t too keen. Both of those off to the charity shop, clearing a bit of space on the shelves. A Line in the Sand was fascinating, though horrifying, and almost painful to read. It’s ridiculous what can happen to people when another country’s government decides to intervene, with no actual consideration besides what will benefit that particular country (or politician). I’d recommend it – I think it provides an informative backdrop to current events in the Middle East, if a depressing one.
Ahead this month, undoubtedly more Robin Hobb. And I’ve finally got my hands on Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel – I don’t think I’m going to wait long to start that.
What’s ahead for you in February?
Happy birthday! It looks like January was a great month for you.
bermudaonion (Kathy)´s last post …Review: Caminar
wow, sounds like I should have an eye on this author. I plan to read 10 books in February, will list them tomorrow. right now, here is my Jan recap: http://wordsandpeace.com/2015/02/01/2015-january-wrap-up/
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I bet you’ll like Station Eleven. Fun to dive into a single author
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Happy Birthday! I also celebrated my birthday in January. I hope you feel better soon and have more happy reading in February.
My husband was so disappointed with Assassin’s Apprentice that my interest in reading it took a nose dive even despite his saying I’ll probably really like it. One of these days . . .
Happy belated birthday! I don’t have many big plans for February, but it will be a busy one. February always seems to go by so fast.
I hope you have a great week!
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I loved Station Eleven! I am catching up with Marissa Meyer, finally, and then I really hope I can do Robin Hobb. I want to read her new book!
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