RIP VI - Hurrah!

It's that time again! My very favorite challenge is ON! Carl is hosting the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril challenge for the sixth year (can't believe it!), and I'm soooooo game!

Of the various Perils, I've chosen Peril the First! I'll be attempting four books from any of the following genres: mystery, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, Gothic, horror, supernatural.

I may also find myself dabbling in Peril of the Short Story, and I'm definitely interested in taking part in this year's Peril of the Group Read. One of the selections is the much-blogged-about, The Lantern, by Deborah Lawrenson.

I've found it's pretty productive for me to limit my reading choices so as not to become overwhelmed; I'll be working from a small collection of printed books and the e-books on my Nook. Some of the reading I have in mind:

• Affinity by Sarah Waters (STILL need to finish it)


• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


• The Good Doctor Guillotin by Marc Estrin


• Captivity by Deborah Noyes

Autumn is my favorite part of the year for the weather, the atmosphere, the damn fine reading, and the wonderful sense of community that swirls around the RIP Challenge! Thanks to Carl for fearlessly hosting us once again!

RIP VI - Hurrah!

It's that time again! My very favorite challenge is ON! Carl is hosting the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril challenge for the sixth year (can't believe it!), and I'm soooooo game!

Of the various Perils, I've chosen Peril the First! I'll be attempting four books from any of the following genres: mystery, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, Gothic, horror, supernatural.

I may also find myself dabbling in Peril of the Short Story, and I'm definitely interested in taking part in this year's Peril of the Group Read. One of the selections is the much-blogged-about, The Lantern, by Deborah Lawrenson.

I've found it's pretty productive for me to limit my reading choices so as not to become overwhelmed; I'll be working from a small collection of printed books and the e-books on my Nook. Some of the reading I have in mind:

• Affinity by Sarah Waters (STILL need to finish it)
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• The Good Doctor Guillotin by Marc Estrin
• Captivity by Deborah Noyes

Autumn is my favorite part of the year for the weather, the atmosphere, the damn fine reading, and the wonderful sense of community that swirls around the RIP Challenge! Thanks to Carl for fearlessly hosting us once again!

The Sunday Salon - Sick, Sourpuss, Short Stories

I always seem to forget that Greyson attending daycare is harder on me than on him. In his first week and a half back I've now conquered the snot monster and have successfully caught a stomach bug. GRRRR!

Greyson spent yesterday and today in the care of his daddio and brother and sister while I lounged and did absolutely nothing. That said, I finished Tout Sweet, by Karen Wheeler, and just as I suspected, it was a huuuuge winner! It fit my mood perfectly and I loved the atmosphere, her writing about food and decor and the goings-on in the French countryside. Sourcebooks is marketing this as "Flit Lit" -- chick lit + travel. I like it, though I'm always resistant to the "chick lit" label in any of its forms. Tout Sweet officially scores a rating of Snuggle.

I jumped directly from Tout Sweet back into Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day by Ben Loory. There's a chance I may finish it up today while I'm relaxing and recovering. As much as I like the surreal, fairy tale feel of this collection, there are some distinctive problems with it, but I'll share those when I'm completely finished reading it.

While I am absolutely, positively ready for a Sunday without illness, this one has been laid back and low-stress, so I can't complain too much. How's your day? Healthier than mine, I hope. :)

The Sunday Salon - Sick, Sourpuss, Short Stories

I always seem to forget that Greyson attending daycare is harder on me than on him. In his first week and a half back I've now conquered the snot monster and have successfully caught a stomach bug. GRRRR!

Greyson spent yesterday and today in the care of his daddio and brother and sister while I lounged and did absolutely nothing. That said, I finished Tout Sweet, by Karen Wheeler, and just as I suspected, it was a huuuuge winner! It fit my mood perfectly and I loved the atmosphere, her writing about food and decor and the goings-on in the French countryside. Sourcebooks is marketing this as "Flit Lit" -- chick lit + travel. I like it, though I'm always resistant to the "chick lit" label in any of its forms. Tout Sweet officially scores a rating of Snuggle.

I jumped directly from Tout Sweet back into Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day by Ben Loory. There's a chance I may finish it up today while I'm relaxing and recovering. As much as I like the surreal, fairy tale feel of this collection, there are some distinctive problems with it, but I'll share those when I'm completely finished reading it.

While I am absolutely, positively ready for a Sunday without illness, this one has been laid back and low-stress, so I can't complain too much. How's your day? Healthier than mine, I hope. :)