So this time next week I will be on leave for three (count them, that’s three) weeks, two of which will be spent in Scotland relaxing with the Book God in some very nice hotels, enjoying good food and (very possibly) having the occasional wee dram, but probably not waving my battlaxe around while accompanied by a spider like good old Robert the Bruce here.
The biggest decision that always has to be made in advance of our annual hols is what goes on the reading list; I’ve been pondering this for a couple of weeks now and I reckon I’ve cracked it.
Just remember that this is only my list; the Book God will have his own…..
- Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
- The Children’s Book by AS Byatt
- Tales of Terror from the Tunnel’s Mouth by Chris Priestley
- Handling the Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist
- Transition by Iain Banks
- Duma Key by Stephen King
I will have my trusty laptop with me and am hoping to post on most days, so watch this space to see how I get on with my reading list and what else I get up to…..
Bride of the Book God 
7 comments
Comments feed for this article
September 26, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Nymeth
Have a wonderful holiday! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on The Children’s Book.
September 26, 2009 at 6:23 pm
brideofthebookgod
Thanks Nymeth; I haven’t really had any time away since the end of January so I’m really looking forward to it! The Children’s Book was always a strong contender for a holiday read and as always I’ll be happy to share my thoughts…
September 26, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Susan
Ooh, i can hardly wait for what you think of Duma Key! And the new Lindquist, lucky you. The Hilary Mantel is getting some press over here too. Three weeks away! Have a fantastic holiday back home, enjoy being away and relax and read! *sighs longingly* three weeks…..
September 27, 2009 at 8:31 am
brideofthebookgod
Susan, I know, I’m very lucky to be able to take so much time off at once, but it has been a long haul through the summer! I am really looking forward to Duma Key in particular, but in general I think I’ve picked a pretty good list. All I have to do now is get through what’s bound to be a pretty hard last week at work…..
October 2, 2009 at 3:50 am
Carl V.
I am so excited for you both! Yay! Please take and share pictures!
I would just go crazy trying to pick just the right books to read in that setting. I think you’ve done well. I’m really looking forward to the newest Chris Priestley book!
October 4, 2009 at 1:26 pm
brideofthebookgod
Thanks so much, Carl, we are both really looking forward to the break and head north tomorrow.
I’m hoping to blog most days with a picture-of-the-day if possible so watch this space…
December 20, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Busy Busy Busy and Fall into Reading Wash-up post « Bride of the Book God
[…] the six books I took on holiday with me (managed three, the others are still firmly on my […]