Sunday, February 19, 2012

Sunday Salon - February 19

Screech - that's the sound of what happened to my reading in the past three days. I had two books going and planned to have both of them done by the end of yesterday. Then my mother-in-law arrived for the weekend. Usually we spend a lot of time around the house but this weekend we have been busy. While we've done a lot of fun things, I've only had time to read about 70 pages. Today I will finish both of them because I've got other reading to get started on.

I'm joining in a readalong that I want to get started on (more on that later this week) and Trish of Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity and I are going to be reading Erik Larson's In The Garden of Beasts together. Assuming I can find my copy. Did I loan it to you? UPDATE: Found it! My hubby had stuffed it under his night stand when he was done with it. Who does that?

Friday night we went to spend time with three of my favorite people. It was wonderful to watch the original Mama Shepp with her newest great-grandson. I can only hope that I live long enough to literally get to bounce my great-grandchildren on my knee like she got to do!

Last night we went to see George Clooney in "The Descendents." It's an excellent movie; I highly recommend it. Did I mention that it stars George Clooney? Ahhh - that man is no less good looking as he's gotten older!

This coming week I'm looking forward to a book club meeting, a get-together with old work friends and an Oscar watching party - that's an awful lot of socializing for me. I'm definitely going to have to shut myself in my room and spend a couple of nights reading in a quiet place! What are you reading this week?
Posted by Lisa at 6:00 AM
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  1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I hear ya about "reading screeching to a halt". I haven't done much myself lately -- so much going on for me.

    Glad u liked the Descendants as I have the ARC but still haven't read it. I want to see the movie as well.

    Have a great weekend.

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  2. HarveeFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I liked the movie but found it a bit sad as well. Wonder if George will win an Oscar for his performance?

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  3. teriFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I liked the movie, too. I thought they tried hard to show some realism, while keeping it entertaining. The juxtaposition of the mother on the respirator in the background and the family arguing in the foreground felt very accurate. Uncomfortable, but that's part of accuracy.

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  4. ElisabethFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Liked Descendants as well. Am reading Mrs. Kimble by Jennifer Haigh and Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. I am listening to Lost and Found by Carolyn Parkhurst!

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  5. NadiaFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    I loved The Descendants - what a great movie! And as far as reading this weekend goes, I was in the same boat - none got done :) Oh well, will definitely read this week. Cheers and have a great week :)

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  6. AthiraFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I hope you have a better reading week ahead! Those slow reading weeks can be depressing, but it passes. The Larson book is on my wishlist - hope you enjoy it.

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  7. StaciFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Sounds like you had a great weekend. I so want to watch this movie and read the book too!!!

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  8. TiFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I always take a book with me when I visit the in laws but it's always wishful thinking on my part. I can totally see why your reading came to a halt. I am way behind on my reading totals for the year so far. I'm okay with it though.

    I haven't seen The Descendants but I want to.

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  9. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I was so excited this morning when I could start listening to Garden of Beasts on audio again until I searched for the book on my phone and couldn't find it. Hoping it's still on my Overdrive account otherwise I'll have to request again. :( So...I'm still behind. Note to self: Don't let the babe chew on phone. ;)

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