This week’s theme for Weekly Geeks is to get caught up on something. I desperately need to get caught up on reviews! You can see my backlog here. My goal is to write at least 5 reviews this week.
The 24 hour read-a-thon is set for October 18th. I’m so excited for it as I’ve participated both times previously, and it was a blast. This time I plan on reading (at least) the second book from the Eyre Affair series and the third book from the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. I may also read some children’s/YA books. I highly recommend lighter fare for the read-a-thon. It is easy to get bogged down when reading heavier or classic material.
This coming week I plan on reading X Stands for Unknown by Isaac Asimov because I need it for the Non-Fiction Challenge as well as for an ‘X’ title. I’ve started this book, and it really isn’t that bad so far. Then again, I have a technical degree so I’m used to technical jargon.
I also hope to read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society soon. Everyone is giving it rave reviews. I have the ARC of it and can’t wait to delve into it. When ‘X’ gets too serious, I may have to jump on over to Guernsey.
In other news, I really like the Goodwill store near me as I often find some gems for only 59 cents. This past week I found The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder in great condition. I’ve wanted to read this one for a long time, so although I probably won’t get to it until next year, I was excited to find it at such a cheap price.
Have a great week of reading, everyone!
I hope you enjoy the Potato Pie book – I thought it was stunning. It is not a fluff book but it’s so enjoyable, the writing is perfect.
Good luck with your goals.
btw — is your background picture from Vlad studios? I love his art!
Michelle – Good luck catching up on your reviews…I have to write them the minute I finish or I forget stuff!!! You’ll love the Potato Peel book
And I agree with you about the 24 hour Read A Thon – lighter fare is the way to go. I’m hoping to participate again as well…
Those No 1 Ladies Detective books are great to listen to on CD too. They have a really wonderful woman reading. I hope to read the Guernsey Literary book too.
Michelle, Good luck getting caught up this week. I’m playing catch up too! Like Wendy, I have to post the minute I finish or I forget what I read lol. I’m also hoping to participate in the Read-A-Thon this year. I followed last year and it looked like fun. I read the entire Eyre Affair series except the newest one. I loved them! I hope you will too!
I can’t wait to hear what you think of Guernsey. I haven’t read it yet, but it’s getting such rave revies, I can hardly contain myself.
I love our local Goodwill store for used books, too – but they usually cost a little more than 59 cents! I’m another “Potato Peel” lover – it was a wonderful little book.
I’ve got Guernsey on my pile, too! I’m anxious to get to it. I’m with Wendy and Kristina — if I don’t post right away, I forget far too much. I’m struggling with two posts I’ve delayed. What I really need to get caught up on, though, is housework and reading, so I guess I’ll skip this week’s geekiness. Best of luck catching up!
I think I am the only one who didn’t enjoy the Guernsey book. Guess I am just strange that way. Good luck with getting caught up in your reviews.
I love treasure hunting at my local Goodwill and Salvation Army. Paperbacks for $.50 and hardcovers for $1.
I was here to remind you about the Read-a-thon taking place on Oct 18th; but you are all ready and prepared for it!
I sure hope it is as fun as it was last time for you!
And I hope you complete the books too
best of luck 
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Good luck with getting caught up, and enjoy the Read-a-Thon!
Happy reading!
Hope you are enjoying the read-a-thon.
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