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Moms Book Tag

When I was growing up I use to dream about having a house. What I dreamed about was one filled with books. I always wanted to live in a library. It seems I’ve been making that happen.

We were tagged by Jodi at Reimer Reason so here it goes:

Total Number of books:

LOL, This must be a joke. There is no way I can keep track of that.

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Last Book Read:

Altered Carbon: A Takeshi Kovacs Novel (Takeshi Kovacs Novels) by Richard K. Morgan

Robert recommended this to me. It was sensational. It is a murder mystery set in a time where no one really dies but their consciousness is uploaded into a computer net. This allows for affordable transport between cities, continents and planets because there just needs a to be a body (or sleeve) waiting at the other end of the cable to upload into.

Current Book I’m Reading (I added this category)

Proven Guilty By Jim Butcher

It is a Dresden File book I started watching the show on USA last season and admit I’m craving more information on the character.

 

Last Book Bought (I never buy one at a time they are usually in clumps of three)

Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin (Looks fun haven’t read this author before)

Hexwood by Diane Wynne Jones (Cover text hooked me: "All I asked you for a Role-playing game. You never warned me I’d be pitched into it for real!")

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz (The preview for this as a movie looked fascinating plus I’m always looking for reads to recommend to future older Gabriel)

 

5 Meaningful Books (To me)

Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde: This books character goes into the subconscious of writers minds. There is a support group for the characters of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The amount of levels going on in this books are mind numbing.

Jennifer Government by Maxx Barry: What the world could look like when dominated by big business such as Matel, Nike and Mastercard. It is scary and action packed.

Shape Changer’s Wife by Sharon Shinn: This book really explores the ideas of what is kind and what is cruel. It also goes into what makes a person human. It explores the idea of alien cultures through the use of characters who have been born other creatures and forced into a human shape.

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb: Explores what is morality. Well crafted story of a boy growing up with interesting role models.

Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey: A talented girl finds her way in a world full of opposition. It’s a story of survival and strength of character. I also love to visit the world of Pern and Menolly is my favorite character to visit. This is my escape book.

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Whew! Looking up all the links took the most time especially with the little ones asking me for things in the middle.  I thought I would leave you with a picture of my to be read pile.

 

books to read
It is time for me to tag.  Jacqui would you like to try this one?
--Janette (Mom)

 

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Comments

That is scary. I've only read a few books over the last couple of years but willing to give it a go. Stayed tuned . . .

I hope you enjoy Magic Lost, Trouble Found! It's the first in a series. The next book is Armed & Magical and it'll be out in May. The next two will be The Trouble With Demons and Bewitched & Betrayed. Last week I posted the first two chapters of Armed & Magical as well as the cover art. Pop over when you have a little time and check them out. My website is www.lisashearin.com

BTW -- Jim Butcher's Dresden Files are my absolute favorite fantasy books. And Jim's also a great guy! Hope you enjoy them.

Take care!

Lisa

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