My kids are officially out for summer. No more homework, no more books, no more teacher's dirty looks! It's possible I'm more excited than my kids.
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Currently Reading
I'm currently reading Night Film by Marisha Pessl and Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar.
You will see Night Film in my updates again. I don't think it's a slow read, but it's going to take me forever. I'm hanging on to every detail, every picture, every article in the book.
I had planned to finish Gwendy's Button Box last night, but after a long day at the beach my bed felt too amazing.
Review Copies
In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson - For readers of Joe Hill, Cormac McCarthy, and classic Anne Rice, a chilling tale of suspense and horror set deep in the Texas desert. OK, seriously. It sounds amazing, and it's getting fantastic reviews. This will totally be my next read.
Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero - The surviving members of a forgotten teenage detective club (and their dog) must reunite as broken adults to finally solve the terrifying case that ruined them all and sent the wrong man to prison. Scooby Doo and the gang never had to do this! I've mentioned Meddling Kids before, but I just got a galley for it in the mail so I'm mentioning it again. I'm super excited about this one.
Current Distractions
I finished Orphan Black season 3. This season was kind of all over the place with the exception of Alison and Donny. How hilarious are they? The actress that plays *everyone* continues to blow my mind. Sarah, Alison, and Cosima in particular are all such solid, individual characters. Season 3 ends with the worm thing so I have no idea what is in store for season 4. Probably some pretty weird stuff.
So what about you? Let me know what you're reading (or watching) this week or leave me some links!
This post is being shared as part of Book Date's It's Monday! What Are You Reading?, Tynga's Reviews' Stacking the Shelves, and Caffeinated Book Reviewer's The Sunday Post.
Ooooh, I like the idea of Meddling Kids! I'm gonna have to look out for that. Enjoy the books!
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Right? It's totally for us Scooby Doo fans.
DeleteI have not watched season 3 of Orphan Black...I loved the first two seasons. Great haul of books this week.
ReplyDeleteGrace @ Books of Love
Time to catch up on Orphan Black! I think season 5 is coming out soon?
DeleteNight Film and Meddling Kids both sound great and I will add them to my TBR. Have fun reading them.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope you enjoy them, too, if you get the chance to read them.
DeleteI love Orphan Black and can't wait for the new episodes. I agree that actress is amazing. I like Allison and I LOVE Felix. It's even better when they are together. I just got my copy of Gwendy's last week. I had to order a hard cover since it's King. I'm planning on starting it in June as part of my COYER reading challenge. Yay for school being out. Bet you are excited. Hope you have a great week and maybe seeing you read Night Film will inspire me to pick up my copy.
ReplyDeleteI love Felix, too. I'm so happy he and Alison are together a lot. They are such a pair!
DeleteI should have bought a hard cover for Gwendy. :( I think I'm still going to. Haha.
Night Film maybe isn't the best read for summer, but yes! when fall hits, you should pick up your copy.
Yippee Summer Vacation, I also was excited about no helping kiddos with homework :) I've never watched Orphan Black, I may have to look into it. Have a wonderful reading week.
ReplyDeleteHooray for summer! :) You should check out Orphan Black and see if it interests you. I'm really enjoying it.
DeleteI hope your kids have an awesome summer. Enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
Thanks, AJ! I can tell they are already feeling the relief of summer.
DeleteIn the Valley of the Sun does look amazing! I'm looking forward to reading it too, though you'll probably beat me to it :) I'll be looking out for your review!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I'm anxious for it! I kind of started Ararat yesterday, too, so after THAT one... :)
DeleteLooking forward to Meddling Kids - it sounds great doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteLynn :D
It does!
DeleteNow I have Alice Cooper in my head! lol and I love summer but hate how quickly it goes... I'm determined to enjoy every day of it this year hopefully!
ReplyDeleteMeddling Kids looks awesome!
Orphan Black is awesome and I can't wait for S5. I'm trying to remember S3 but yeah Alison and Donny are awesome.
Yes, me, too. We stayed up until midnight playing board games last night. I'm looking forward to just having fun this summer.
DeleteInto The Valley Of The Sun and Meddling Kids just got added to my list. They both sounded great on Goodreads. Hope you enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely holiday weekend and yeah to no more school traffic too. LOL
My Sunday Post
Oh those school pick up lines! My town is nuts, too. You can't make a wrong move in the school pick up line without your picture winding up on facebook. Haha. Have a great weekend!
DeleteNight Film has been on my tbr pile for awhile. I hope to get to it this year. Just have to get into that mood. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt's a mood book, but here I am, riveted to it in summertime... I'm enjoying it!
DeleteI don't do horror but I like the cover of In the Valley of the Sun. I hope you enjoy it. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy. It seems to be up my alley so hopefully I will love it.
DeleteMeddling Kids sounds good. I'm getting ready for Armchair BEA this week. Come see what I'm reading.
ReplyDeleteI bet the teachers are just as excited by the summer break. Enjoy it and happy reading.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear what you think about Night Film; there were things about that book that I really liked. And I hope you and your kids have an awesome summer! :)
ReplyDeleteI've owned Night Film for a couple of years, and have yet to pick it up. This summer, maybe. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteYay for school being out! And the covers of Button Box and Meddling Kids are gorgeous!
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