It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

2/20/2017

This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.

This past weekend had a special treat for me - a visit to Barnes & Noble! I used to go there regularly, probably every 4-6 weeks at least. And then my son was born, and I haven't been since last May. It's not so easy to wander and browse with a little one in tow. But we made it work this weekend! Since I had a gift card and since this was my first visit in a long time, I splurged a bit and got five books. Here's what I bought (with a guest appearance by Pevensie), and I can't wait to read them!

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What I Read Last Week

Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks (This was a fascinating read.)
Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde (This series never fails to disappoint, no matter how many times I reread them.)
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz (This was a 2017 Newbery Honor Book, and I loved it!)

What I'm Reading Now

The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson (I loved Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, so I am so excited to finally read Simonson's new book!)
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (There's a lot more fighting than I remember from the Muppet version. . .)

What's Coming Up Next

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (This year's Newbery Award winner!)

8 Comments

Jade @ Reading With Jade link

2/20/2017 10:47:03 am

Just think when your little one is that a couple of years older, you can browse Barnes & Noble together. I have a bookworm three year old, and I love visiting the bookstore with him, although we tend to visit the library more than the bookstore these days, so it does feel like a real treat. Great buys! Happy reading!

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

2/26/2017 02:30:24 pm

I am so looking forward to having him pick out his own books someday. I'm doing everything I can to turn him into a bookworm. Hopefully it works, like it did for your son!

Christine @Buckling Bookshelves link

2/20/2017 10:48:56 am

YAY for Newberys this week and last week! I picked both up at my local indie (they were on the 25% off best-seller rack!) and hope to read them soon. PLUS The Girl Who Drank the Moon was a recent Audible daily deal...so let's just say I have options :) And the Penderwicks series has to happen soon for me -- I've heard it recommended so many times recently...so I jumped right to getting the boxed set before even reading the first (like you do ) :)

And that's a nice little B&N stack! I'm glad you got to enjoy a bookstore trip after so many months -- it's always a nice treat!

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

2/26/2017 02:34:14 pm

Yes, you have to read the Penderwicks! They are just delightful. I now own the first and fourth, and I'm keeping my eye out for the other two. It's a series I need to own so I can reread them often! :)

Erin @ Quixotic Magpie link

2/20/2017 12:47:19 pm

That Newbery looks wonderful! Since I left my job I am behind on reading them. I am glad you got some time to browse - it is so different , life with a baby/toddler! Have a great week. :)

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

2/26/2017 02:31:38 pm

I could have browsed for another half an hour at least (I didn't even get to the fiction section!), but I was grateful for the time I had. I just love the covers of both of those Newbery books, and what's inside hasn't disappointed, either! :)