New books, mais oui!
7 August, 2010
I went crazy with some online shopping this week, what with my parents coming to London and wanting lots of things. So of course I slipped in a few of my own shopping. What self restraint? Nope, haven’t got any.
So I bought the following:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest by Stieg Larsson – I’ve just want to know what happens next.
Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships by Susan Shapiro Barash – We all have complicated friendships and there’s no harm in being a bit more savvy.
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver – I got this when I went to Barbara Kingsolver’s talk.
A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway – because my family loves Paris and my dad’s a Hemingway fan.
Dark Matter: Poems of Space edited by Maurice Riordan and Jocelyn Bell Burnell – because I love anything astronomical and Jocelyn Bell Burnell is one of my heroes. One for me and one for my astronomer friend.
And I was lucky enough to be sent the following:
Paris Stories by Mavis Gallant – This was my prize for Iris of Iris on Books‘ birthday giveaway. If you haven’t had a chance to have a nosey around her blog, you’re missing out. I’m a little bit jealous because she always posts amazing, in-depth reviews about a really eclectic mix of books. Happy birthday Iris!
Portrait of the Mother as Young Woman by Friedrich Christian Delius – Peirene Press‘ third release is a ‘single 117-page-long sentence with a beautifully clear rhythm’. Officially intrigued.
chasing bawa 
7 August, 2010 at 9:52 am
I think you’ll love the second in the millenium trilogy, Sakura, if you loved the first. Happy reading!
I have Portrait of the Mother as Young Woman too and am also officially intrigued.
7 August, 2010 at 10:22 am
What *is* self restraint again? 😉
Enjoy your new books, Sakura! I’ve been meaning to get my hands on A Moveable Feast as well.
7 August, 2010 at 4:22 pm
That was such a sweet thing to say! Thank you. And I hope you enjoy your book!
It seems you got some other great books as well. I have the Peirene title for review too.
7 August, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Great titles there! The Peirene Press one is sure to be a delight, and I have Toxic Friends on my tbr as well!
8 August, 2010 at 11:43 am
If you’re still in Paris, I’m insanely jealous! 🙂
What a great loot. I made sure to have Hornet’s Nest right next to me when I finished Fire and I was so glad I did. And everybody deserves a splurge now and then and books are always a great ‘investment’!
8 August, 2010 at 3:52 pm
i ve potrait to looking forward to it ,I want get the update hemingway moveable feast to read as well ,all the best stu
9 August, 2010 at 5:35 am
We are all jealous about your Paris sojourn!!! and what restraint in the purchases! Admirable!!! I do hope you had a good weekend. Mine was spent shopping in Chennai! have just returned absolutely exhausted with just three books!
10 August, 2010 at 6:53 am
I’ve no self control when it comes to books buying, LOL.
Happy reading! 🙂
11 August, 2010 at 11:10 am
The Book Whisperer: I’ve just finished a book and am trying to decide what to read next. SO HARD.
Nymeth and winstonsdad: My dad’s been really enjoying reading A Moveable Feast and has been talking about it non-stop. Takes him back to his student days, apparently. I can’t wait to read it, but I may need to get another copy for myself…
Iris: I saw Paris Stories in a prominent place in Shakespeare & Co which brought a smile to my face!
amymckie: I may have read about Toxic Friends either on your blog or somewhere else on the web. Intriguing.
Mae: I’m back but it was beautiful!
Mystica: It’s funny how you have so much fun but it’s really knackering! My feet still hurt from walking too much.
Melody: I try and have self control but haven’t quite managed it yet;)
26 August, 2010 at 9:37 am
Apropos Moveable Feast, did you see this?
26 August, 2010 at 10:09 am
Hello! No, I haven’t seen it, and I will be forwarding that link to my dad. Thank you! Interesting how by just rearranging the chapters you can get a very different book. I’m tempted to get the revised version just so that I can compare it to the original. Once I’ve read it, that is.
31 August, 2010 at 2:01 am
You’ve got so many great books. Hope you are enjoying them!