A very quiet week where I just haven’t been reading very much.
Having said that I’m actually in the middle of Tony & Susan by Austin Wright as recommended by @jpsmythe (excellent author via Twitter) and have just started Housekeeping vs the Dirt by Nick Hornby because when not sure about what to read the best thing (IMHO) is to read about stuff that others have been reading (albeit what they were reading 10 years ago).
I did finish one very short book though, The Art of Stillness by Pico Ayer, recommended by my friend Silvery Dude which I will read again I’m sure, much to think about in terms of disconnecting from modern life when you can. This is one of only (only!) two books that made it into the house this week (the other being Forensics by Val McDermid which looks great.)
Oh, and I joined a thing, The Horror Book Club which meets in central London. None of my friends read horror really, so I’m hoping this is both an excuse and an outlet. I will be throwing myself into The Hellbound Heart for my first meeting in June, I’ve never read much Barker so hoping this will be fun.
And finally, some of you will remember my struggles with Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, famously abandoned after two separate attempts. Well, the TV adaptation starts on the BBC this evening, and I’m going to watch it. Lets see if that’s more successful than reading it 🙂
Bride of the Book God 
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May 17, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Bryan G. Robinson
Somehow I bet you’ll get through watching it easier than reading it. 🙂 And The Art of Stillness looks like it would be worth seeking out so I shall have to do that. Also I’m reading a Val McDermid right now, but a fiction one, part of her Tony Hill/Carol Jordan series.
May 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm
brideofthebookgod
I hope you’re right Bryan 🙂 I’m a big fan of Val McDermid, her Hill & Jordan books are really worth reading.
May 17, 2015 at 2:21 pm
readerbuzz
I think Art of Stillness sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing it. Hope you like the Hornby book…there are several more in the series.
Here’s my Sunday Salon.
May 17, 2015 at 4:28 pm
brideofthebookgod
I’ve read the first one I think, The Polysyllabic Spree and really enjoyed it. Just what I needed, trying not to read it all at once.
May 18, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Jenny @ Reading the End
Cannot wait for JS&MN to reach this side of the pond! I so, so, so want it to be good!
May 18, 2015 at 8:32 pm
brideofthebookgod
I have recorded the first episode though I’m not sure when I’m going to see it, but I will report back on the good/not good situation, though as I failed in treading the book the adaptation will have to stand on its own merits 🙂
May 18, 2015 at 10:36 pm
lynnsbooks
I know how you feel – life just takes over sometimes doesn’t it – I’ve had a terrible reading week!
Hope you enjoy the Norrell series – I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone makes of it.
Lynn 😀
May 18, 2015 at 10:46 pm
brideofthebookgod
There is far too much life going on for my liking Lynn. I could do with some calm repose (won’t happen tho)