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Book Catch up
The more talented people I meet on LJ, the more books on my TBR pile. Ugh! Plus I have so many books I want to read in this MG/Tween genre as research... I really have a hard time keeping up.
Here's my current reading
Midnight for Charlie Bone - Reading this to get a good grasp on what makes a Tween book work.
Magyk - Reading it for the same reason above
The Lightening Thief - Same as above
Here's my TBR pile
One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost (Very excited to read)
Between Golden Jaws - Tiffany Trent (Loved the first two... looking forward to this one as well)
Love (And other uses for Duct Tape) - Carrie Jones (her first book blew me away, can't wait to tear into this one either)
Stray - Rachel Vincent - I've heard nothing but good things about this series
Duma Key - Stephen King - (I read every King book... no question)
I recently finished:
Caitlin's book rocked! Werewolves have always been my favorite (since An American Werewolf in London). Caitlin's take on lycanthropy is truly unique. I thought the book had a pulp-ish feel to it, which I loved. (I could see Tarentino directing this baby.) Great voice, great characters and her descriptions of Nocturne City are brilliant. What a town! I was hooked. Go get her book!
Now... Mark Henry. The man needs help. I'm just not sure where to send him. I truly believe, the only person who could counsel Mark with these types of mental issues is Alice Cooper. At least the Alice Cooper of the 70's. For me, the theme song of this book would be Cold Ethyl by Alice Cooper. But... as disgusting as parts of this book may be... it hilarious. And I don't laugh at much. By far the greatest take on Zombies ever. I cannot wait for the sequel.
Embarassing Moment
I was driving into work this morning, flipping through the radio presets, looking for a song to challenge my awesome pipes... when I found something new. A really cool song. I cranked this baby up... put on my shades, leaned back real cool-like.... and it was a jingle for a car insurance company. Ugh!
Bowling
The bowling alley up the street has been for sale for years. Finally, this local woman bought it, did some remodeling and it opened up for mother's day. So, being the supreme athlete and generous husband/ father that I am... I loaded up the van and took the family bowling.
Except... when a woman gets involved in bowling... bad things can happen. How were we supposed to bowl on this?
- Mood:
happy - Music:Lunatic Fringe - Red Ryder
Comments
And my fourteen year old son and I were both mortified the other day when a song we didn't recognize played on the radio and I said, "I like this one" and he nodded and said, "yeah, turn it up" and then we found out it was a Miley Cyrus song.
I'm nearly finished with Riordan's book and it is good. It falls into many of the 'tired YA elements' like 'a quest' and 'a savior', but I like it. It's different.
I know the Miley Cyrus song you're referring too. And it's good, dog gone it.
i am utterly mistaken!
I'm sensing a challenge.
And the alley should be drab... not fab. And should smell like stale beer, old cigarettes and cheese fries, not flowers.
And when my book comes out, you better be all caught up with your reading so my book's at the top of your TBR pile. That gives you over half a year... ;)
You're book will definitely be at the top of my TBR pile. I promise. 'Cept I read from the bottom up. ;-)