With some sadness, I post knowing that I head back to work on Monday. (Although, I get fun visits from past students who wander home from college!) This break has been really nice, and while busy, I was able to do a lot of good things around my new house to put things in order. In fact, Thanksgiving night I put up my Christmas tree and decorated the house. It looks so nice! I actually don't know why I didn't do it sooner.
On this Sunday, I have lots of good intentions (now that the house is cleaned and all the errands have been taken care of) to do a little cooking for next week, grade a few reports, and to sit back and read a bit.
I still haven't finished a book yet, but would like to carve out several hours in the afternoon to finish White Picket Fences by Susan Meissner, and possibly dig into a few others I have kicking around here. I'm crossing my fingers that strange things don't pop up to throw the day off, as is normal!
As mentioned in my last post, I finished the Everything Austen Challenge. It was a fun challenge, and I have to say, the easiest based on the types of books I tend to read! It was funny that I hadn't noticed how many "Austen-esque" books I tend to read, but boy did this challenge show me. :) Below is a quick run down of what I read:- Darcy and Anne by Judith Brocklehurst (7/24)
- The Other Mr. Darcy by Monica Fairview (9/29)
- Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard (11/4)
- Willoughby's Return by Jane Odiwe (11/11)
- Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler (11/27)
- Pride and Prejudice by THE Jane Austen (11/27)
Also, don't forget to stop in to enter for my giveaway of a hardback copy of Sherman Alexie's newest, War Dances!
What are you going to be reading today, to wrap up this last week?
Congrats on finishing the Everything Austen challenge! I hope you get some good reading time in this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI hope to get some good reading time in this afternoon as well. I am reading Fall by Colin McAdam (it was shortlisted for the Giller Prize).
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
Hush, Hush--it's hilarious. I spent the first 100 pages of the book giggling.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Austen challenge! I know what you mean about facing the work week after such a nice holiday break- be strong! :-)
ReplyDeleteMeghan--Thanks! I got in a little, until a friend let herself in with a key and scared me half to death! :) Same to you. I hope you had a great day!
ReplyDeletemynovelreviews--How nice! I haven't heard of that book, so now I'll have to go look it up. :)
heidenkind--Okay, and you were going to be upset if I got to it before you, and look at you ripping through it...giggles or not! I'll have to hurry up and see what the giggles are all about!
Marie--Thanks, I definitely need strength this week! :)
Yeah, congrats on the Austen's challenge. Pride and Prejudice must be one of the best books ever! Time spent getting things alright around your new house is a well and efficiently spent time, good for you.
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Congrats on finishing. I'm glad you enjoyed my challenge!
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