06-25-2009
Vacation Reading List
I’ve finally pared down my vacation reading list – room is limited, unfortunately, so I had to be very selective. Here’s what I’ll be taking with me on holidays.
Print books:
Audiobooks:
Ebooks:
I’m probably not going to be able to read all of these books, but I figure I’ll have something for nearly every reading mood that strikes me.
What’s on your reading list this summer?
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June 25th, 2009 at 9:44 am
How long will you be gone? You certainly won’t run out of things to read.
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Belle Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I’ll be gone for two weeks. I am definitely staying on the safe side of things as a reader – I am always petrified I’ll run out of things to read.
Can you tell? :)
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June 25th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Please don’t take offense by my comment but I found your list of 21 books and the fact that you had to pare down your choices hilarious. I can only imagine what would happen if you had unlimited space. I’m envious of some of your picks – the new Stephanie Plum for one. Happy vacation.
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Belle Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I didn’t even think to count them – you’re right, Margot. It IS funny! I don’t even want to think about how many books I’d lug with me if space wasn’t an issue. I probably won’t even get to half of these, but there’s a certain comfort level in knowing I have these with me.
I am definitely looking forward to the Stephanie Plum, too. I’m saving that one for the drive back, I think. I get motion sickness, so I can’t read in the car. Audiobooks will save me from going stir crazy. And Lorelei King is such a wonderful narrator – she just brings Stephanie Plum and all the other characters to life for me.
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June 25th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I had to laugh looking at your list! I’m the same way when it comes to reading. I’m not going to pick just a book or two but a huge pile. Storm Front by Jim Butcher is a great read.
Enjoy your books!
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Belle Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
It’s good to know I’m not alone! I think books are like my security blanket. That’s why I really really need to get some sort of eReader, so I can take 100s of them with me without feeling like I’m carrying around a mountain!
I’ve heard so many good things about the Dresden Files, so Storm Front is one book I’ve really been looking forward to.
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June 25th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Nice picks! YSABEL is great, and I’ve been hearing a lot of good stuff about THE DEMON’S LEXICON. And I’m with you on bringing more books than you think you’ll need; I always do the same, since I’m worried I’ll run out of reading material and have no way of getting more.
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June 25th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
We usually take some, then plan to buy some wherever we go. It gives us an “excuse” to check out the local bookstores (as if we need one)!!! And then there’s the problem of carrying them all back! It looks like you made some great choices!
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June 25th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Like rphapsodyinbooks, I usually purchase books on a trip. It’s a nice opportunity to check out the local offerings, especially when traveling overseas. But still, it’s nice to have a varied selection to choose from in case there isn’t anything to catch one’s fancy abroad.
I’ve been keeping an eye on the Demon’s Lexicon and can’t wait for your review. (Can you tell I’m hinting at you to read that one right away? LOL–oh, and The Strain, too.)
I’m so excited for you. I hope you have a wonderful trip. :D
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June 25th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
If space wasn´t an issue … Well, why not bring one´s library? You never know what you want to read tomorrow, do you?
We are going to Scotland next week, however, so I am NOT going to bring more than one or two. I plan to buy some cheap British crime fiction in Edinburgh :)
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June 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Wow!! You’re well stocked. Hope you have some time to listen to those Ceepak books!!!
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June 25th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Hope you enjoy whatever you read and don’t forget to take in the sights and sounds where you are.
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June 25th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Hey, Belle! There is an award waiting for you over at my blog!
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June 26th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Wow, what a great group of books! Are you sure your luggage will meet the weight limit with all those though :)
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June 26th, 2009 at 7:45 am
You have got some great variety going on there and it all looks good. Have fun.
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June 27th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
That’s one insane stack of books. I really want to get The Strain. NEEED to read Crossed Wires and The Ghost Huntress (I have those two).
As for The Demon’s Lexicon…OMG! READ IT. I’m almost finished now and it goes so fast. What an amazing debut.
-Lauren
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June 28th, 2009 at 7:36 am
You got some collection there!! I’m sure you will love Sookie ;)
I better prepare my traveling books too, since I only got a couple of days before I leave :)
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July 1st, 2009 at 6:31 am
I already read Demon’s Lexicon and I’m sure you will have lots of fun reading it! The twists are unexpected and the lines are witty, there are swords and a bit of romance, what more can a person need to have fun? ;)
You sure do take a lot for hols with you, I’m checking out some of those.
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July 6th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Charlaine Harris is always good — I love her series. My husband always complains that I pack more books then clothes — so I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who likes to be well supplied with reading when they go on vacation!
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July 14th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Oooh, Ysabel. I got that book at the library and it sounds really good. I’ve read Language of Bees and Storm Front and those were both really good books.
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