Nate and I went to Goodwill yesterday. I always love going to Goodwill after not going for a few weeks. It gives them time to restock their bookshelves. We did REALLY well, this time. I got: Divine Secrets of the Ya-ya SisterhoodCold MountainSkinny DipMore than FriendsHouse of Sand and FogA Reliable Wife (giving it a second chance)DryThe HoursThe Moments, the Minutes, the Hours: the Poetry of Jill ScottGirl With the Pearl EarringCelebrity Detox
Nate got:The End of FaithBestialNextThe Hornet's NestMiyamoto Musashi - His Life and WritingsJuiced
18 books for $11! :)And from Goodreads, I recently received You'll Never Blue Ball in this Town Again (also a second chance) and Every Secret Thing.
He works, I read :)
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WIJFR: Room - by Emma DonoghueI loved it. But I found myself starting to think like Jack. (My grammar and communication skills seriously suffered during the 4 days I spent reading this book.) This book was very sad, but interesting. I couldn't stop reading it. I loved and hated Jack's Ma, all at the same time. I loved that she accepted him, regardless of his conception. I loved that she did everything she could to protect him. I hated how she couldn't understand why he was so scared of everything. I hated how annoyed she would get with him, it wasn't his fault (or hers) that he had never experienced Outside. I didn't like his grandmother, either. She had no patience for him. My favorite supporting character was Noreen, the nurse at the Clinic.
After I finish a book, I always have a terrible time trying to figure out what to read next.
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So, I was AWFUL at keeping up with this. I suppose my resolution for this year could be to update more frequently, but who am I kidding? Between teaching, and tutoring, and GAP, I don't really have time. But I will attempt to update more.
I did not reach my goal of 100 books. I read 50 (http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/2796897-gayle-c?balloon_cat=true&shelf=2010&view=table). Apparently, 100 books was a little too ambitious. I think that my goal for 2011 is 75 books. Wish me luck!
Luckily, I have some time this week to catch up on my reading due to what my husband calls the "Snowpacolypse". But really, its only about a foot and a half of snow. But roads are icy, as South Jersey may never be fully prepared for ANY kind of snow, let alone this much.
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