I’ve tried — and given up on — numerous reading plans over the years. All those “challenges” that seem to pop up around the blogosphere that sound so enticing? Read the full article »
Category Archives: public library
June 16, 2007
A delicious book
Yesterday being the kids’ last day of school, and a half-day at that, we kicked off our summer vacation with — what else? — a trip to the library. Read the full article »
November 3, 2006
Disappointed
My Penguin Classics project is proceeding ve-e-e-e-ry slowly. I requested La Regenta, by Leopoldo Alas, via interlibrary loan. It took forever, but it finally came, all the way from Dallas! Read the full article »
October 2, 2006
Rainy day
So, all the kids are at school this morning and I have the house to myself. Read the full article »
September 11, 2006
What else has been keeping me busy
I’ve been reading some, though not as much as I’d like. Here’s a rundown: Penguin Classic: I only got halfway through Le Grand Meaulnes before I had to return it. Read the full article »
July 9, 2006
Handle with care
I received the joyful news that an ILL book I’d ordered so long ago that I almost forgot about it had finally arrived. It was Kate’s recommendation: The Sacrifice, by Adele Wiseman. Read the full article »
May 22, 2006
Lately
This is the reason I’ve been able to get so much reading done lately. Can you tell? It’s a sandbox filled with water. My god, it keeps him happy for hours at a time. Hours, I said. Read the full article »