Sunday, June 19, 2016

I Am Now an Expert on Books Set in New Mexico, I Think

I spent the last ten days in the wilds of New Mexico. You may (or may not) recall that I have suffered greatly in the past when I've visited the wild, including a scorpion bite, a close encounter with flat tires, and an adventure with a rattlesnake. This time, we very nearly ran into a black bear, almost drove off the edge of a cliff, and came within a few miles of a New Mexico wildfire. Despite all our difficulties, I returned home safely yesterday, and I'm certain I'll get rested up from my vacation in a few days.

What I Finished Last Week

I read some great books set in New Mexico last week.



Death Comes for the Archbishop
Two Frank Waters books: People of the Valley and Mountain Dialogues
Hour of the Bees




I'm still reading a couple with New Mexico connections.


Sacred Clowns (audiobook) by Tony Hillerman
The Great Spring: Writing, Zen, and the Zigzag Life by Natalie Goldberg


Thanks to everyone who shared great books set in New Mexico!

What Arrived Last Week

Quite a stack of books poured in my mailbox while I was gone last week.

 



Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story
The It Girl
Trouble the Water by Frances O'Roark Dowell
A Tiger Tail (Or What Happened to Anya on Her First Day of School)
The Invoice



What were you doing while I was out of town? Did you read anything I should pick up? I'm glad to be back. I missed you!
           


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21 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness.... do things like this happen on all your vacations or just in New Mexico? ;-)

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  2. It looks like some good books arrived for you his week! I wish I could read as fast as you.

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  3. Wow! Sounds like quite a trip. I'd definitely be staying inside for a week or two to recover. I'm not sure which scares me more - the bear or the scorpion. You got some fantastic looking books this week. I had forgotten about Tony Hillerman. I used to love his books but I know there's a couple I haven't read and I'm wanting to try the books by his daughter as well. Have a great week!

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    1. The scorpion was a little scarier than the bear, I think.

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  4. BUT the bear didn't bite you, right? :) So you've got that going for you. :) Which was your favorite out of the ones you read this past week?

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    1. I honestly liked the three fiction books equally well. They were all brilliantly well written.

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  5. Lots of black bears around here this year. Must have been a bumper crop last spring.

    Welcome back, Deb!!

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  6. Awesome looking books! Glad you survived the wilds, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  7. I am so glad you made it home safely! That's quite an adventure you had! Tony Hillerman was one of my dad's favorite authors when he was alive. I understand Hillerman's daughter has taken over the series. I have never tried his books. I hope you enjoy your new books! Have a great week, Deb!

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    1. We got about halfway through the audiobook. We'll finish it up at home, I hope.

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  8. It sounds like you enjoyed your holiday Deb and I'm also glad you're home safely. You'll be very OVER New Mexico books after this and will need a new theme!

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  9. Wow - quite the adventure you had there on your travels!

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  10. I love Natalie Goldberg. She is such an enlightening writing teacher. I also like listening to her read her work on audio. The Willa Father has been on my TBR list forever. Happy Reading!

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  11. Your vacations sound anything but boring. Glad to hear you made it back without injuries:) I haven't heard of a lot of these books. Must look into them!

    My Sunday Post

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  12. Your vacation certainly sounds interesting. Glad you survived! I haven't read any of the New Mexico books you shared- but I do like to read books that take place in the locations I am visiting. :)
    ~Jess

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  13. Whenever I go on vacation it always rains, even when I go somewhere that has been experiencing an extended drought (not exaggerating).

    I just bought a box of High Fiber Chocolate Fudge Brownies (store brand), but haven't had a chance to try them yet. I plan to save them for when I am having cravings and need something a bit more healthy than regular brownies or chocolate cake.

    My Sunday Summary

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