Saturday, June 15, 2013

Ready for Summer!

No, don't worry. I'm not going to send you running to the Un-Follow button by posting photos of me in my newest bathing suit. That's not how I get ready for summer, anyway.

This is what I do: Two weeks before school's out I start requesting books from my three favorite libraries. I request a couple of books at Paperbackswap. I buy a few books at Amazon. I pick up a couple more books at Barnes & Noble. And there are always the usual books-to-review that seem to arrive rather steadily at three a week these days.

Here's some of the thirty or so books that I'm set to read this summer:

 Some fun cookbooks.

Paris. Of course.


Writing. And drawing.



Origami stories. Philosophy. And poetry.


And an amazing book I request every summer:
The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World.

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22 comments:

  1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 15, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Vicki, what a nice variety there, I've seen that "most beautiful libraries book" it's wonderful - great photos.

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 15, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Ah, these are lovely! And since you purged some shelves, you have room...right?

    Enjoy...and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  3. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 15, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Not Vicki (though I always wanted to be named Vicki, I think). Thanks for stopping by, Diane!

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  4. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 15, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Yes, lots of room, Laurel-Rain Snow.

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  5. The Relentless ReaderJune 15, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Yahoo for stacks of books! :D I've heard good things about that Rutherford, I hope you enjoy it!

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  6. Helen's Book BlogJune 15, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    What a great way to start the summer. I always raid the shelves at work since I work in a library. Last summer I brought home 30 books, but this summer I chose 6. I figure I can go back any time I need a YA fix!

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  7. JoyJune 15, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I enjoyed Paris by Edward Rutherfurd -- and it took my whole France trip to read it! Here were my thoughts: http://www.joyweesemoll.com/2013/06/07/book-review-paris-by-edward-rutherfurd/

    That library book looks gorgeous!

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  8. Felicity Grace TerryJune 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    That's some selection you have here, happy reading.

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  9. Christine HardingJune 15, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    You've got an interesting mix of books there, especially the cookery ones. My Snapshot is http://goo.gl/9IGEs

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  10. UnknownJune 15, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Quite a collection, Deb! Sounds like fun!

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  11. ElizabethJune 15, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    You have some nice titles here.

    PARIS looks good.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Saturday Snapshot

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  12. Ginx CraftJune 15, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    An impressive list.

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  13. IreneJune 15, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Sounds like a perfect summer.

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  14. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 15, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I'm very happy to have all of these choices!

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  15. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    looks like a good lot of reading! :)

    I have PARIS on my tbr pile, too. I love his books!

    Beth
    Beth's Book-Nook Blog

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  16. bermudaonionJune 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    It looks like you have plenty of good books for the summer!

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  17. MysticaJune 15, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Do like your books especially the Paris ones.

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  18. Lady In ReadJune 16, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    oh my! such a wonderful set of books.. i love the.. well all of them

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  19. AndiJune 16, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    So many FOOD books!!!! Looks like heaven.

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  20. KristenJune 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Origami stories? That is intriguing for sure. Enjoy your summer reading!

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  21. VasillyJune 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Deb, I love your plan! I'm sending today putting together my summer reading stack. Enjoy your stack.

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  22. Martha EskuchenJune 21, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    What a good collection! That Library book looks fascinating.

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