Here's what happens when you've just revamped your book wish list, you haven't been to the library sale in months, and you've got a $20 bill in your pocket. While I'm not necessarily doing very well #ReadingMyOwnDamnBooks, I'm bound and determined not to spend any money on books that aren't already on my list, books that have remained on the list even after I've culled it. These eight were all on that list and came in just under that $20. Because if I've got that much cash, it's a pretty sure bet than I'm going to spend that much! Blood and Beauty I got in hardcover but the rest are all audiobooks.Every time I pick up a batch of new audiobooks, I spend some moments sitting in the car afterward choosing the book to listen to first. Some poor schmuck sat behind me waiting for I don't know how long today while I was doing that. Sorry buddy!
I chose Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day to listen to first and I am loving it after just a half a disc. Frances McDormand (who starred in the movie adaptation) narrates and she does a terrific job. I was tempted to run a few more errands this afternoon just so I could listen to more!
Which of these have you read? What would you recommend I listen to next?
I've listened to both the Stieg Larsson books - more than once. If you liked Dragon Tattoo book and if you like listening to Simon Vance - well, there you go. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have never listened to Simon Vance but hear he's the best. I didn't even know that's who did these. Cannot wait now!
DeleteI really enjoyed Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day--such a charming, interesting book. I haven't read any of the The Girl Who... books, but I know they are popular. I've heard Prime of Miss Jean Brodie doesn't live up to its reputation--read a few so-so review recently.
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I wasn't sure about Jean Brodie but figured it was worth a shot for $2. Just need to remember that if I'm not liking it, I have permission not to finish it!
DeleteI've read the Steig Larsons series in the past. It kicks a**! It's dark, gritty, and in your face. I love how you spent moola on some new reads. The girls and I hit the used bookstore last Friday and while we went to get her two friends gifts, the baby and I also picked up something.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel a little guilty that I'm not buying new books so the author's getting something out of them but I could never justify paying full price for as many books as I like to read in a year!
DeleteI listened to Billy Lynn. I thought it was pretty good but I am not a big audio book reviewer. I remember it being good but as far as the technical stuff goes, I can't remember being wowed by the reading but the story was good.
ReplyDeleteI had actually just gotten it as a daily deal for by Nook so I'll probably do a read/listen combo. I see it's coming out as a movie this fall so I'd like to get to it before the movie comes out.
DeleteI read Adriana Trigiani's Shoemaker's Wife. I liked it!
ReplyDeleteI'm on the third disc now and I'm really enjoying it a lot.
DeleteWait, you bought these? on CD? what do you do with them AFTER? Just curious...
ReplyDeleteI generally sell them back to Half Price Books but I couldn't definitely be convinced to mail them to a friend if she should happen to be interested! I'm kind of over Half Price any way as they give you so little for what you take in.
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