Goodreadin' - Thang No. 11

Goodreads is one of my favorite library 2.0 tools. I first chronicled all my children's books before my slipshod memory lost them. Then I added reader's advisory Goodreads shelves for YA lit, comedy & satire, art and more. My Goodreads holds almost 700 books (this includes a list of 100 to-reads, which is growing by the week). Soon my virtual bookshelves will be larger than the ones in my house.

My Goodreads "to-reads" are gathered mostly from suggestions, but occasionally from ALA and TLA reading lists. I can see what Neil Gaiman is reading, and add books from my favorite surreal novelist. How cool is that - to live in a time where I can see what authors I enjoy are reading.

My reading plan currently includes mystery and suspense books. I'd love to hear your bookish suggestions, so feel free to click through my Goodreads widget on the right and send me a message or friend request.

Romancing the blog - Thang no. 4

One of my pleasures is to read from a different point of view. Those who know me know that I have a hard time with "happy endings." Romance books I struggle with (and struggle I do) but this reader's advisory blog gives me great pleasure:

http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com

The romance reviews are funny, sarcastic and give this gal a thrill. You can search the archives by "grade" - finding an A-line romance or (for laughs) an F that falls flat on its plot.

The language can be on the gritty side, but oh so witty! I have found several book recommendations have made me a romantic reader. but I digress... Read more for more.

Double Epics

This morning, I decided to really stretch my brain like taffy.

I've had 3 cups of coffee so far and I am listening to Off Armageddon Reef (by Weber) and then picking up the novel American Gods (by Gaiman). They are both hugemongous books involving gods of various sorts & spiritual warfare, and both have intricately woven worlds.

I might suffer either enlightment or a brain clot, who knows. I'm not sure the wisdom of combining two such detailed and well-written books at one time, but the coffee leads me on.