Book Blogger Hop & Follow Friday May 20th

Hi – sorry I didn’t make it last week, I had two of my children celebrating birthdays (My second youngest son turned 7 and my oldest daughter turned 15) and the stress triggered a 3 day migraine. As I scrambled to catch up from those interruptions my grandfather unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, so things have not been particularly smooth sailing here.

Still, gotta keep moving – so here is what you might have missed during the last fortnight

*Discussion and News*

Repercussions of Reading – do you get sore eyes when you have been reading a while? Click to  share your story.

Now at Library Thing – I joined LibraryThing last week , please share your tips for navigating the community and make friends with me!

*Reviews – click title to read*

This Won’t Hurt A Bit (and Other White Lies) by Michelle Au: ★★★ Dr. Michelle Au shares her journey through the process of medical certification, complicated by marriage and motherhood, in this warm and gently witty memoir.

A Drop of The Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block: ★★★★ A bonus read for fans who thought the series had finished, and a perfect way to introduce a new generation to Lawrence Block’s classic detective fiction, A Drop of the Hard Stuff is an example of one of the genre’s best written series.

My Perfect Wedding by Sibel Hodge: ★★ A light read, written for laughs and offering sitcom style satisfaction, easily enjoyed

R.A.C.E. by Moshabar Qureshi: ★★ A potential for solid storytelling and is a short and pleasantly entertaining read.

Raw Blue by Kirsty Eager: ★★★★★A compelling novel, insightful and poignant…naturally, authentically Australian, and so gloriously, beautifully written. A stunning debut.

Don’t Breathe A Word by Jennifer McMahon: ★★★★★ A compelling yet disturbing contemporary tale where dreams and nightmares breathe in shadows and the veil between reality and fantasy is gossamer thin. Hauntingly enigmatic

Things I Want My Daughter To Know by Elizabeth Noble: ★★ Rather ordinary read for me despite it’s appealing premise.

Miss New India by Bharati Mukherjee:  ★★ Set in contemporary Indian society, Miss New India is an interesting insight into the changing culture of the country .

Burn Bright {Night Creatures #1} by Marianne de Pierres: ★★★★ An intoxicating and edgy adventure from accomplished Australian writer, Marianne de Pierres.

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Featured this week is Ninja Girl from Ninja Girl Reads

Q: Can you tell us FIVE quirky habits or things about you? We all have them…

1. I can write with my left hand almost as well as my right hand (I’m ambidextrous).

2. I don’t like answering the phone from withheld numbers so I usually screen calls – this is a recent thing, just a year or two ago I couldn’t imagine not answering a ringing phone!

3. I usually only sleep 3 to 4 hours a night (seems like a lot of book bloggers are insomniacs!)

4. I always have a book (or my e-rerader) in reach no matter where I go

5. I find it impossible to name just one favourite anything and get incredibly anxious when asked what my favourite (animal/color/book/place) is – I will avoid the question at all costs.

Hmm quirky bordering on odd I think!

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This week’s question comes from Ivan who blogs at Ivan Bookworm:

 “If you were given the chance to spend one day in a fictional world (from a book), which book would it be from and what would that place be?”

I would choose a day hanging around in Harry Potter’s world, visiting Diagon Alley, wandering the halls of Hogwarts, watching a game of Quidditch etc. I am sure it will be a popular answer because the combination of magic and imagination is irresistible.

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Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your weekend!