Yuppers, another two-fer this month, as 5 Minutes for Books asks you to give us a peek at the pile of books that are next in line for your reading consumption. From last month's nightstand, I am actually quite pleased to report that I finished four out of the five, with only one just not catching me in the first few chapters. That one's been tabled for now (shelved, I guess), and I've moved on to greener pastures. Right now, this is what I'm looking at:* Not That Kind of Girl by Carlene Bauer-- I'm just a bit over halfway through, and while I'm enjoying this uniquely written memoir, I'm thinking that it's going to be challenging to review... there's a lot going on here, and it's less strictly chronological, but more philosophical in nature. Above all, I do feel confident in saying that I would love to sit and chat with Bauer-- she's incredibly introspective, and I so love that!
* Overcoming ADHD: Helping Your Child Become Calm, Engaged and Focused-- Without a Pill by Stanley Greenspan-- I've just started this one, and I have to admit to a very large dose of skepticism about the title alone, having some direct experience with ADHD in multiple forms... we'll see how this one goes...
* Spooner by Pete Dexter-- Alright, I admit that I've read the first chapter of this new novel, but I was somewhat distracted and when I got to that point, I realized that it's written with a very distinctive voice that may require me paying more attention. I'll pick it up again, when I have a few quiet moments to refocus.
* Mother Daze: Tales from the Imperfect Playground by Christine Carr will be up soon, and I'm looking forward to hopefully being able to laugh along with this one.
* Karma for Beginners by Jessica Blank is a new YA novel that I'm going to try out. Don't know much about it yet, but I'm thinking that I shoud read more YA just for the heck of it.
And while we're talking books, if you're interested, here are some links to my last month's worth of reviews:
* A wonderful audiobook of folk tales and stories: Tell Me a Story 3: Women of Wonder.
* A BEAUTIFUL storybook and CD of Pete Yarrow singing classic Americana songs: Let's Sing Together!
* Just about the most anticipated YA novel of the year: Catching Fire.
* An adorable and rhythmic picture book about the blues, and um, bugs: The Daddy Longlegs Blues.
* A boisterous and colorful picture book about the perils of the hiccups: The Hiccupotamus.
* An incredibly practical (and sometimes much-needed) parenting guide: Liking the Child You Love.
* A DC-based author's memoir about following women's magazines' advice for a year: Up for Renewal-- The giveaway is still open until later tonight, so go enter!!
* A new middle-grade novel just in time for this year's holidays: Secrets of a Christmas Box.
There you have it-- what I've read and reviewed, along with what's coming down the pike. Boy, I love this whole world of books and blogging! What are you planning to read this month? Link on up with us!
With much book love,
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