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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