I can’t think of a thing to write.
I wanted to write a review of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. But I’m all a-blank. I can say that I loved it. It was a fabulously refreshing change of pace, style, mood, subject for me over what I’d read before that. NOT that I want to disparage what I had read prior – in fact, I have enjoyed most of the books I’ve read lately.
I left this book for my Aunt and Cousin to read and since I don’t have the source text to inspire me, I just don’t think I’ll do it justice. I’m probably one of the last to read it anyway, so I wouldn’t be telling you anything new. I am definitely hoping to read more Atwood soon.
AND THEN. Well, then… I played hostess/tour guide to my sis-in-law and her hubby for seven days and I’ve not read but 2 pages of my Bloom How To Read and Why. I’m fascinated by this challenge! [click here]
One activity I was able to do that was book related while my SIL was here was one day of shopping. Said shopping excursion included a stop to the new Borders in my locale and, yes, I did buy some books. Being without my list of MUST-BUYS, I screwed up and did not buy The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao nor The Remains of the Day. Instead, I remembered Neil Gaiman’s Stardust – can’t wait to start! and Life of Pi – inspired by it being on the list of my prior post, and a $4.99 Gregory Peck bio A Charmed Life by Lynn Haney in hardback.
I haven’t started any of them. I’m in the middle of comparison shopping for a *** Brand New Washing Machine!!!! **** (It helps if you can say that or imagine the voice of the guy who announces the prizes on the Price is Right show.)
I’m considering the Fisher Paykel model – low energy use AND low water use. Anyone have one?
Oh – I joined BookMooch. Hmmmm. My cheerleading award was a prize of bookmooch points – how could I refuse? I have yet to hear from the moochees for my books that I requested. I will give them a couple more weeks to respond, I guess.
My participation in Weekly Geek Week ELEVEN is not gonna happen either, I’m afraid. I can’t think of any questions. I’ve not read of any of those books and well, having taken this week off of blogging, I’m just stumped for which to pick and what to ask. I will sit this one out. Good luck with your move Dewey and I’ll commit to week TWELVE.
That’s it for now – I must visit my blogger buddies and let them know I’m still here! I’m still a fan!
Oh – thanks Chartroose for the link love and mention! I’m blushing… Oh – re-reading her post (which is here) I see I WON AN AWARD! deep red blushing and stammering commences.
It is good to see you posting Care. I was wondering where you had been and I was glad to see you at my site. Congratulations on your award. That is fabulous and well-deserved.
I’m back! I was around… Your blog is one of my Must-READs, ya know… Thanks for the compliment.
I’m on Bookmooch as well. Wanna be bookmooch friends??? I’m under “Bybee”, of course.
Of course! I’d love to be your bookmoochfriend!
I just joined BookMooch too! Still exploring and trying to figure out my way around the site…
I just added you or invited you or something to be my ‘moochfriend’. That sounds like a German word.
It should only take a day or two for someone to respond to your bookmooch request. If you go to “Pending” there’s a little button that says Remind. Click that.
I like random posts like this.
Yes, I’m a little shy to ‘bug’ the moochpeople. Especially when one of them said they will only ship once a month and I’m not in a hurry to RECEIVE the book – but to have it acknowledged would be nice. I’m glad you like random posts – I’m good at these.
Bwah ha ha, my evil plan worked! Week 12 is to drive here in a Uhaul and help me move!
But seriously, I loved The Handmaid’s Tale, too!
OH NO!! How far do you live? I would help if you were moving to my town. I actually like to move…
I haven’t read The Handmaid’s Tale yet! I know a lot of readers enjoyed this one, so I can’t wait to read it!
I love BookMooch! And I’d love to be your moochfriend.
OK – we’re set up as friends. I don’t like to tell what The Handmaid’s Tale is abt but I was so fascinated and loved the style of the book as well as the story.
I keep reading Fisher Paykel as Fisher Price. Not sure about Paykel, but I’m pretty sure Fisher Price would be low energy and low water use. But I don’t have either one, so I really can’t vouch for them.
And it’s so nice to see you back in my feed reader.
Hee hee! I went ahead and BOUGHT it. It may help to exagerrate the second syllable of the PayKEL. like this: FisherPay-K E L L. makes it sound almost french or something.
Oh-la-la! Now it sounds super fancy. Has Monsieur Paykel arrived yet? Does he expect champagne with every load?
Maybe the champagne of beers: Michelob! It was still in the beer budget category compared to the $$ for the pretty colors of the front loaders.
Don’t you think my little purple avatar thingy is prettier than anyone else’s? Just thought I’d point that out…
Oh, yes, it’s lovely. (Are you not signed into WP?)
I read The Handmaid’s Tale a while back and was fasinated. I’m not sure I could write a review of it either. I did run out a get the movie to watch. While the movie was good, the book, of course, was much better.
I’m still toying with the idea to attempt a review. I had heard the movie was not that great but I am intrigued to see a film of this. You are like me? in that you gotta see the movies, too!? I just received my Netflix The Other Boleyn Girl and hope to view it today!!! so that review will be posted soonly.
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