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Since I'm here in Prince Edward Island, in the middle of another storm, I thought I'd ask the question - Where is reading taking you in this world today? It's been a while since we've played this. Three weeks ago, I would have said we didn't have  much snow this winter; now, we are running out of space to move the snow. Crazy.

I am in Sao Paulo, Brazil with Chief Inspector Mario Silva and his team as they investigate the discovery of a field full of skeletons. Who are they, and how did so many people go missing? (Buried Strangers, Leighton Gage)

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It has been a while since I've asked where reading is taking you. It'd be great if everyone played along, and shared where they are in reading (and in real life if you like). How has everyone been?

In reading, I am in the small English village of Cranford, where the ladies are keeping track of everything. (Cranford, Elizabeth Gaskell)
I also am somewhere in the midwest, where a car has just run off the road, somewhere near Colorado. I'm a little disoriented right now, so we'll see where this book goes. (Bound, Antonya Nelson)

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I am in the time after the Waterless Flood, trying to survive. It's pretty bleak here, and the Gardeners, who honor the earth are battling against Corps which control the media and nearly everything else. (The Year of the Flood, Margaret Atwood)

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I just returned to Newfoundland from NY city, and I expect there will be big things in my future as I am Joey Smallwood. (The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, by Wayne Johnston)

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I'm in New York City, circa 1979 with a young girl named Miranda. Her mother is studying to be on the $20,000 Pyramid, and there is some hint of time travel. (When You Reach Me, Rebecca Stead)

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I am with Costa Zannis, a Greek policeman, and he is secreting Jews out of Berlin by a Balkan escape route. We just went to France to remove an English scientist, after the English Intelligence network discovered what Zannis was up to. Exciting spy novel set in World War Two Greece. (Spies of the Balkans, Alan Furst)

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Still time to vote for the Bookword Game, come on by my blog.

In reading, I decided to visit Los Angeles in 1960s and meet up with that cool cat, Easy Rawlins. He just got stuck with a dog after a steamy encounter with the dog's owner. (A Little Yellow Dog, Walter Mosley)

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ps - computer problems may cause an interuption in service around raiderland this week. I'll see ya when I see ya.

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Still taking suggestions at Sueys for the latest Bookword at Sueys. Head on over and add your two cents.

We got an email from my son's junior high school about a reading program available for the summer. It's called Sync YA Literature, and they are making young adult titles available for download, free, over the summer. It's a mix of classic and new young adult titles. I'm trying to remember to go back to get some of these titles, for my son. What a great program! I don't listen to a lot of audio books, but the combination of summer and young adult sounds great.

In reading, I am heading to Three Pines, a small village in Quebec. Lovely spot, other than the occasional murder that seems to occur. Luckily, Inspector Gamauche will save the day.
(The Cruelest Month, Louise Penny)

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There is still time to vote at Suey's for the latest Bookword. Go now.

June has to be the craziest month around this house. Between end of school busyness - like socials, field trips, final exams, graduation (I have to go every year, and am involved in the planning) and then the summer sports starting - baseball or soccer most nights, along with general overall nice weather that it is nice to be out in, it just doesn't get any busier. Still I manage to find some time to read, while watching a ball try-out or before falling asleep. I put together a new deck swing this weekend and am looking forward to July days of absolutely nothing to do by lay on the deck, watch the kids play, and read.

In reading, I am in Otter Lake, somewhere in Canada. A man on a motorcycle has arrived to fulfill a promise to the dead grandmother of the local chief. (Motorcycles and Sweetgrass, Drew Hayden Taylor)

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I think the Victoria Day holiday (yesterday, in Canada) is one of my favorite holidays. Mostly because there are no other expectations associated with it - no visits to make, so big dinners to eat. It's a day to spend outside, weather willing, do a little yardwork, and just enjoy a day off. I got some herbs potted, watched a bit of a PeeWee baseball game, slept in, barbequed yesterday (steak and scallops!) The weather was great, if a little windy (remember not to hang towels on the line on such a windy day; the line came down) It feels like summer is here!

How great was it that Lost was on last night and I had today off? Another reason to like the Victoria Day holiday. Reactions to the final? yea or nay? I am a definite yea.

Still taking suggestions in the comments for this weeks Bookword - that library book that gets returned unread. Head on over and have your say.

In reading, I just boarded a train, the Orient Express, and there has been a suspicious death. Luckily, Poirot is on hand. (Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie)

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Bookword Game Update - still taking suggestions at Suey's this week. Looks like a great list so far. I'll put a poll up Wednesday sometime.

In reading, I am in a couple of schools - a high school and an arts school. There was a scandal involving a teacher, and now they are putting on a play about it. (The Rehearsal, Eleanor Catton)

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Taking suggestions for this weeks Bookword Game here in the comments until Wednesday. We need some more players. Feel free to come on by.

This is Sheepy at our house. He's not quite as impressive as this Sheepy, but he's pretty popular nonetheless. Picture by seven year old owner of Sheepy.

In reading, I am starting my own Investigative Agency in 1929 London, not the 1930s as I was mistakenly led to believe by Librarything tags. Looks like we may spend some time remembering World War I in the course of this investigation. (Maisy Dobbs, Jacqueline Winspear)

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Bookword Game update for the week: come by and vote this week for this week's word. Results on Wednesday.

I am just leaving Ethiopia with Dr Stone - it's been a great adventure. (Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese)
In reading, I am not exactly sure my location as I am just getting started. I am a part of a family, so could really be any where. (Every Last One, Anna Quindlen)

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Bookword update: taking suggestions in the comments at Sueys.

Detectives Around the World: check out the schedule of posts for the week, and don't forget to vote for your favorite detective. I was sure it would be Holmes vs Poirot, but the newer fellas beat the old guys, if Phillip Marlowe can be considered a new fella.

Are the readathon readers recovered yet? I didn't officially join, but I did a bunch of reading on the weekend anyway. By not joining, I saved myself the posting time, but it always looks like everyone is having so much fun. Maybe another time...


In reading:
I am in Ethiopia, in the Missing Hospital, with Dr Stone. (Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese)

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The weather has been crazy, and by crazy I mean amazing, here in PEI. The snow is all gone, the socks have disappeared, the bikes are out. Life is not like this usually until May if we are lucky, and here we are at the beginning of April. Unheard of. And no one is complaining.

Bookword Game: With an impressive list of options, Suey as the poll up at It's All About Books for this week. Still lots of time to vote, and then look for results on Wednesday and a new word at her site for the next week.

In reading, I am in between books again, although I have decided to go back and investigate again that woman in white wandering around the English countryside. Eventually I'll get that mystery solved. (The Woman in White, Wilkie Collins)
I expect to take a trip to Vegas pretty soon, where another mystery has occurred. I might even get a tattoo. (The Missing Ink, Karen E Olsen)

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didja vote? didja vote? didja vote? Go vote for the Bookword of the week.


In reading, I am in Melbourne, and it's the 1930s, and someone was just murdered at the Green Mill club, while a jazz band was bopping the latest hits, and a dance marathon was going on. Don't worry, Phryne Fisher is on the case. (The Green Mill Murder, Kerry Greenwood)

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Tomorrow is the last day to give suggestions for The Bookword Game, over here at Suey's. By late Wednesday, I'll have a poll up to vote on. Head on over and join the fun.

I've seen a few anniversary blog posts lately, like Suey and Florinda's third, both posted today, which reminded me that I guess I missed mine. I started in February 2007, with a Booking Through Thursday post, after some random hello post. Thanks to Jeanne and Paula for the very first comments!



In reading, I am in northern Ontario, near Moose Factory. Will Bird, a Cree bush pilot is in a hospital talking to his nieces, one of whom is missing. (Through Black Spruce, Joseph Boyden)

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Still time to vote at Suey's for the latest Bookword. Go over and have your say.



It's time for Canada Reads 2010, and I've actually read all the nominated books this year. I was favoring Good to a Fault originally, but the more I've thought, and then having read this review of Nikolski by August, I am beginning to lean toward this charming little book. I must thank August for that, as the theory he proposed completely changed how I thought of the book, and the issues I had with parts of the book actually improved. Here's a side benefit of Canada Reads - I've found a new blog, with thoughtful, insightful reviews of lots of Canadian literature.

Too many people already love Fall on Your Knees; The Jade Peony was a lovely read that I've already forgotten, and Generation X wasn't my cuppa, but I love Douglas Coupland, and this book evokes such strong emotions, which counts for something. Good to a Fault can be runner-up.


In reading, I am in Africa, mid 1700s. I've just been kidnapped and am about to be sent to North America. (The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill)

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Definitely in Olympic withdrawl. The Winter Olympics are so much more managable to watch. I think that is why they are so much fun. Less events, less athletes, less medals. It seemed like you could keep track of all the events, be familiar with all the medalists no matter what your country. It allowed you to watch sports you aren't familiar with (Ski Cross?) or to watch a whole game (curling) without feeling like you are missing something somewhere else. Plus, BC with its Pacific time zone made it possible to watch the end of most events, although in the Atlantic, that meant a number of 1:00AM nights, but it was worth it once every four years to see the medalists. All in all, the Olympics were an amazing experience, and everyone I've talked to loved watching them all the time. And everyone is so proud to be Canadian!


Still taking suggestions until tomorrow for the Bookwords Game, then Suey should have some voting. There are a number of suggestions already, keep 'em coming.

In reading, I am in the lovely English village of Edgecombe St Mary, and Major Pettigrew is somewhat smitten with Mrs Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper. How far will he go against local and family opinions to find love? I couldn't decide whether to devour or savour this book; I opted for savour I was having such a great time. (Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, by Helen Simonson)

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Can't talk long, reading books and watching Olympics.
I confess, I like that CTV has the Olympics - shockingly! but they have different events on TSN, Sportsnet, and CTV. I can always find an event worth watching. When they throw it to a MuchMusic feed, it gets a bit weird because I guess I am old, but other wise, awesome. I am even finally used to Jamie Campbell's monotonous baseball voice for the freestyle skiing events. Those freestyle aeriel's are just insane. Go Canada!

In reading,
I am in Martirio, Texas in the aftermath of a school shooting, but it's an unlikely story and very unusual, in a humorous, tragic kind of way. (Vernon God Little, DBC Pierre)

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