What a reading weekend! It seems to be the case lately that I barely read during the week...maybe at lunch sometimes, and then I binge read on the weekends while Greyson is with his dad. This arrangement works fine for me when it comes out like it did this week.
This weekend I finished:
Could there be two more different books? Probably not. I enjoyed Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer, the first in the Southern Reach trilogy so so so much. The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin was a good read, but less successful than Annihilation.
I also gulped down a bunch of comics...
Edward Scissorhands is quickly becoming a favorite. I mentioned in an earlier post that it's a continuation of the film rather than an adaptation. Edward teams up with Kim's (from the movie) granddaughter Megs to help reign in an invention gone wrong.
Batgirl #39 and Lumberjanes #11 are a delight as always, and Bitch Planet #3 continues to win me over.
What's next you ask?
I've wanted to try James Baldwin for a while. I had Another Country out from the library, but it was due back, so I'm jumping in with Giovanni's Room. The writing is gorgeous already, just a few pages in, so I'm excited to continue. And I just can't resist the lure of Hausfrau any longer!
What have you been reading?
Comics really seem to be hitting their stride these days. I've heard Hausfrau is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think so, too! I know I'm reading more because of writing for Panels, and I'm finding SO much great stuff! Love it.
DeleteOh - what I would give for a binge reading weekend! Sounds delightful :) I'm so excited about Hausfrau as well...will hopefully get to start it soon.
ReplyDeleteI read a few pages the other night, and I think Hausfrau is going to suck me right in. Yay!
DeleteI tend to do a lot of my reading on weekends too. I envy you your ice day. It is -15 right now with a -29 windchill but we are in school. The day is bright and sunny. You can see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Those temps are crazy. We Texans don't do so well with the driving in ice since it's not a regular occurrence. I'm glad to have the day off and I'm glad the university called their day off last night, so there aren't a bunch of crazies on social media. :D
DeleteI wish Connecticut had gotten the memo about it being an ice day... my 1.25-mile trek to work was all ice! Thankfully I avoided falling on my butt. :)
ReplyDeleteYay for binge-reading! I was in a bit of a slump for most of the weekend, but I successfully busted it with A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin. I mentioned this elsewhere already, but if I ever have kiddos, this one is going on their bookshelf. Such a great little story.
And now I'm in the mood for even more fantasy! I'm thinking The Night Circus might be up next.
Enjoy your chili!
Eeeek! That sounds treacherous! We don't do ice. Well, we really don't do precipitation. Not happily, anyway. lol
DeleteI've never read ANY Le Guin! I can't believe it either.
Ooooh! I loved The Night Circus!
Those comics look sooo good! Hope you stay warm today :)
ReplyDeleteThey were super good! Thanks, Leah! Warm and toasty so far.
DeleteI'm currently reading Hausfrau :) Enjoy your reading, Andi.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melinda! I hope you're enjoying Hausfrau!
DeleteIt's always a good feeling when you find fantastic comic series. I'm waiting until The Lumberjanes goes on sale, so I can just buy the whole series. I hope you enjoy your day off!
ReplyDeleteI think you will LOVE it! I think the first trade comes out in March, maybe? They're so pretty!
DeleteNo snow here today, although we got more than enough on the weekend and are due for more tomorrow -- ugh! I've had more than enough of winter (it feels like - 34 with the wind chill at the moment).
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to enjoy some of your day off. Nothing ever closes for the weather here, no matter how cold or snowy (I wish it would, a snow day would be nice).
I have to admit to never having heard of Hausfrau until this past week. I'm going to have to check it out to see if it's something I might like.
We had three ice days this week and it's rumored there will be more tomorrow. Oh my heavens! I hope not. Hausfrau is intriguing so far.
DeleteFor me, it's Monday, and what I'm still reading. I need to lighten up but haven't found the book to do that with just yet.
ReplyDeleteI had a really hard time settling on a book. Still don't feel totally settled, but Hausfrau is definitely a step up from totally afloat!
DeleteWell I guess I'm moving Annihilation up the list!
ReplyDeleteYES! Do!
DeleteOk, how do you get individual issues of comics? I have picked up several larger collections or graphic memoirs from the library, but I'm sure there is an easier way to read one issue at a time!
ReplyDeleteComixology.com!!! I love downloading. They get delivered to me directly on their release dates. I don't have a comics shop nearby, so this is my best option.
DeleteWow, great books this week! Annihilation is one of my new all time favorites. I'm so sad that the Southern Reach trilogy is already over. I want more time in Area X (not really, that would be terrifying). Also, excited to see what you think of Hausfrau! Everybody is in love with it and I really want to see why!
ReplyDeleteIt was sooo gooood! I'm just glad all the Southern Reach novels are already available and I don't have to wait for a next installment! Area X is totally freaking terrifying, and I love being sucked in. Hausfrau is different. I have a feeling those flowers on the cover are a ploy!
DeleteThe second book is slow, but it's worth it just to get to the third book!
DeleteWe actually got rain (gasp!) yesterday. I'm pretty sure that's as close as we're going to get to ice this year. Which is fine with me!!
ReplyDeleteHausfrau has the most bee-yoo-ti-ful cover! I have no idea what it's about, but I swoon whenever I see the book.
Uh oh! In TX we'll take anything we can get. The lake levels here are low and scary. Bring on the snow and ice! Hausfrau is sinister in its own special way. Those flowers are a ploy!
DeleteI miss binge reading. I look forward to it sometime this summer when I can pawn the kids off on my mom. :)
ReplyDeleteYou shall experience it again!
Deleteurgh, Google eat my comment. I hope you are enjoying Giovanni's Room, I need to read that book, since I've just finished Go Tell it on the Mountain
ReplyDeleteOh no! Sorry to hear that. Google has been a butthead about comments lately. Giovanni's Room is so gorgeously written. I know it's going to make me cry at some point.
DeleteI have seen Hausfrau on a lot of lists, I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great reading week,
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Thanks! So far, so good!
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