Monday, 23 July 2012

It's Monday, What Are You Reading?

Hello, bookish friends!
Hope you have all had some good reads this week!

Jean Harlow

While on the plane back from Melbourne I read this book on my iphone, which I was excited about because the sample from ibooks was so interesting and I usually love ghost stories.  But the story ended up being a bit blah, and nothing amazing happened, other than a tree falling on a house. Oh well...


I also finished reading Little Women, after finally putting all other books aside 
and concentrating on just this one! 


I really loved all the little lessons about relationships and character that were taught in this book - I had so many aha! moments. After about 8 weeks of reading this book in snippets, I will quite miss this little family!

Now I am looking forward to reading these books about night creatures by Marianne de Pierres:


and 


I'm loving the book covers!

Each Monday I head over to Book Journey to link up with Sheila's weekly meme, 
as there are so many lovely people there: 


Come and join in!

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15 comments:

  1. Lisa - Sweet Little Pretties23 July 2012 at 11:13

    Would love to know how the Marianne de Pierres books go - I have been interested in reading them. This weekend I have finished two books - I have read Snow White and the Huntsman and Arena One - Slaverunners (reviews on the blog this week) I am currently reading The Meryl Streep Movie Club

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    1. Beautiful Day23 July 2012 at 21:43

      I LOVED the Snow White and the Huntsman book - so good! Not sure if the Meryl Streep Movie Club book will be my thing - I always try those club type books, thinking the camaraderie between the characters will be inspiring, but they end up leaving me a bit cold. I think I need to find more books like Little Women! xx

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  2. Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate23 July 2012 at 23:11

    It has been years since I have read Little Women. I need to reread it. Such a wonderful little family. Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the Marianne de Pierres books.
    Happy Reading!
    Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate

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    1. Beautiful Day23 July 2012 at 23:51

      I'm glad there is much more to read by Louisa May Alcott. I've just downloaded all of her works onto my iphone, and will dip into a new one every few weeks. Although some parts are sad, I found Little Women just so uplifting and the perfect guide for young girls and wives. :)

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  3. Laurel-Rain Snow23 July 2012 at 23:45

    I adored The Beginner's Goodbye...and love the cover on yours. And what a beautiful cover on your Little Women! Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. Beautiful Day23 July 2012 at 23:56

      Both of the covers here I took from ibooks, and I agree, they were the prettiest! I thought Beginner's Goodbye was a good read but I just would have liked something wow to happen at the end. All the wow was at the beginning. :)

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  4. Lindsey24 July 2012 at 00:41

    The Marianne de Pierres books have such cool covers! This is the first time I've seen that series. I hope you enjoy them. :)

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    1. Beautiful Day24 July 2012 at 19:06

      They're definitely aimed at teenagers, but so far the writing is very good and the world de Pierres has created is something new. :)

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  5. Jackie24 July 2012 at 07:40

    What a contrast in genres. It will be interesting to find out what you think of the De Pierres novels.

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    1. Beautiful Day24 July 2012 at 19:09

      You're right - lol! I find if I swap between genres the books stand out more and don't all blend in together. :)

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  6. The Relentless Reader25 July 2012 at 10:13

    Little Women is such a gem isn't it? The cover of that one is beautiful!

    Happy reading this week!

    http://therelentlessreader.blogspot.com/

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    1. Beautiful Day25 July 2012 at 21:59

      Little Women is just so beautifully written! And this cover gives an idea of the warm, family feeling you get from reading the book. :)

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  7. Between the Bind25 July 2012 at 11:11

    OoOo loving these book covers! Amazing! :)

    Check out what I'm reading at Between the Bind.

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    1. Beautiful Day25 July 2012 at 22:03

      I bought the 'real' books for two reasons; one - Marianne de Pierres is so friendly to her readers, and two - the covers! I love the effect of the photo combined with the splashy, drippy paint. Just too cool. :)

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  8. Shelleyrae30 July 2012 at 10:48

    I'm sorry I am so late visiting I have had a frantic week! I hope you enjoyed your planned reads!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd out

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