Is everyone refreshed after a long weekend? I worked Friday and Sunday, but I still had a fantastic weekend. Thanksgiving was spent in Columbus with a small gathering of family. We listened to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on the drive there and back. We also took a little field trip to The Gates of Hell. It super creepy! The pic on the right is me, my nephew and my cousin. That is pretty much as far as we got into the dark, echoing tunnel.
Saturday was spent lounging around reading and continuing my Star Wars marathon.
This was my first time seeing Episodes II and III and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like them. My 10 year old nephew LOVED them! Hopefully we will squeeze Episodes IV-VI before the new movie comes out.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Teach Mentor Texts.
Finished:
- The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore-♥♥♥♥♥. The epic alien invasion begins…and ends on a giant cliffhanger, as usual.
- This is Your Life, Harriet Chance by Jonathan Evison-♥♥♥♥
- Dr. Mütter’s Marvels by Cristin O’Keefe Apotwicz-♥♥♥♥. I seem to gravitate towards strange or gruesome nonfiction and this one certainly fits the bill. Dr. Mütter was a pioneering American surgeon who revolutionized the science of surgery. Fans of the show The Knick will want to check this one out! Also, I now have to add The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia to my list of weird places to visit!
- Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris-♥♥♥♥. I first read this collection of stories years ago, so I was delighted to discover the edition I selected to listen to had six new stories! Santaland Diaries is just as funny as I remember and I have found a new favorite in 6 to 8 Black Men, a story about Christmas traditions in Holland. For the reader who dislikes the schmaltzy Christmas stories. These are sardonic and hilarious.
- Winter by Marissa Meyer-♥♥♥♥♥. The Lunar Chronicles has come to an end. WHY?!? After 800+ pages, I am still not ready for it to be over. A perfect ending to a favorite series.
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Happy Reading!
~Megan
YA? Why Not? 
I just love audio books for long car/bus rides over the holiday season – I had a couple downloaded onto my phone, and they kept me sane on a couple of 10-hour flights! I have yet to listen to a recording of Harry Potter, though, but I really should give them a try, assuming the narrator has an English accent – it just wouldn’t be the same without it! 🙂 Have a great week!
Yes to audiobooks for long drives (or short drives, or out walking, or cleaning house) There is nothing a good audiobook can’t make better. Thanks for the reminder about The Lunar Chronicles. I’ve finished a few of them but need to go back and finish more. You are right. These are an amazing read!
Isn’t David Sedaris fun? I smile just thinking about your reading it. 🙂