So. I have a bunch of round-up blah-di-blah for you.
1-Reading. I'm reading again! Yay! First up, A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore. OK, sure this book was being buzzed about this summer. I bought it, I just didn't get around to reading it. I actually quite enjoyed it. I thought that the writing was occasionally a little less than it could have been. But the overall tension between the characters was well done, and it was a quick and enjoyable read for me. I followed A Hint of Wicked with Demon Forged by Meljean Brook. And I *loved* it! See my blog below. I'll see what I can do about a review on my blog sometime later this week. I also read and reviewed my first two novellas for Book Binge. The novellas were Curious Intimacies and His Intimate Submission by Anne Douglas. I think Douglas has a really nice touch with erotica. She's obviously got a vivid imagination, and the menage book in particular was very hot. But I have to say His Intimate Submission featured a scene that exercised my squick factor HARD. I mean, had me squirming and considering the DNF. But I got through it. I'll check with Holly when the reviews will post, but soon. After they post, I'll probably blog on why my squick factor was exercised. Now I'm reading Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I've been hearing a ton about the book. I'm only about five or six chapters in, but I'm already captivated by the immensely likeable main character (the book is first person) and the moody feel of the book.
2- Gossip. Oh Lord. I'm sick to death of the Tiger Woods thing. Look, I'm a fan, I love watching him play golf. And it comes as no shock to me that he's not a faithful man. I mean, he's the most recognizable person on the planet. You could take his picture to the Republic of Chad and they'd go "That's Tiger." Is it any surprise that he has women throwing themselves at him constantly? No. Is it even less of a surprise that he's taken some of those women up on their offers? No. He screwed up. His wife and family are suffering for it. He's going to suffer financially for it. The PGA is going to suffer for it. But at this point, I no longer care who he's been sleeping with. I just want him to go away and I want the media to shut up about it.
3- Football. The Redskins won yesterday. Yes, we're now 4-9. And honestly, it's likely that this will be the last game they win. They're due to play the Giants, the Cowboys and the Chargers for the remainder of the season. I expect them to put up a good fight, and fall down in the fourth quarter in each of those games. It's what we do. The only comfort I can take is that the Giants AND the Cowboys lost yesterday. It would have been better if Philly lost too. But well, Philly was playing the Giants, and both teams couldn't lose. Either way, it's been a tough year to be a Redskins fan. The only good news is, we're definitely going to have a top 10 draft pick. Of course, we'll probably squander it. But whatever.
4-Christmas. I've done about 1/4 of my Christmas shopping. The sad part is, I'm pretty much completely uninspired to do the rest. I picked up the stuff that I knew I was going to be buying. And I know what I'm getting the two people I drew for Christmas in my family. But I'm struggling with what to get my folks and my sister. Which is totally usual for me. I'm hosting my family's Christmas get together this year. It should be good. We're doing appetizers and dessert. Since we always gorge on apps and then aren't hungry for dinner. We'll just forgo dinner altogether.
5- Mr. Incredible. Yesterday Ame and I took Jack to Paint Your Own Pottery to paint a couple of ornaments. He continues to be just the most delightful little guy. Look at his concentration on the painting. He really is one of the lights in my life.
6- Movies. I did go see The Princess and the Frog this weekend for Jack's birthday party. It's really cute and a terrific message and story. I thought the music was a tiny bit subpar for Disney, except for a couple of numbers, but it was fun to see a traditionally animated Disney film again. And like I said the message was great!
That's it for me. What's going on with you guys? Reading anything good? Seen any good movies? What do you think about Tiger?
11 comments:
*raises hand* I too am sick of the gossip on Tiger - enough already! And...why would someone want to admit to an affair with him? Women seem to be coming out of the woodwork left, right and centre...but why?
The only good news is, we're definitely going to have a top 10 draft pick.
Ahhh, what's a top 10 draft pick please?
I'm currently reading the latest CS Harris book - What Remains of Heaven. It's gooood :) Then I'm going to try Kiss of Crimson, which I've heard good things about.
Ahhh, what's a top 10 draft pick please?
{{{orannia}}} I just loves you. Thanks for feeding my need to talk about football.
Each year, NFL teams get to pick players who are coming out of college to play professional football. They pick in reverse order: worst to first. Since the Redskins are awful, we'll get a Top 10 pick. Which means we might get a decent player. Or we'll do as we usually do, and pick someone who we don't need or trade our pick away to another team for a washed up veteran player.
It's hard being a Redskins fan. As chronicled by this blog. ;o)
Oh, boy, am I ever curious about his intimate submission now!!!
CJ - It's really an eye popper. No, I mean...really.
1. Oh come on, you have to share the squick scene! It's got trainwreck written all over it, and I'm dying to know.
2. Yep, done with Tiger. I feel bad for his family. Regardless whether his wife knew or not, condoned it or not, it can't be fun to have all these women publicly thrown in her face. But enough is enough. Let's move on.
3. Been slow on the reading front myself, but more cuz I was out of town on a business trip. Been glomming urban fantasy like it's going out of style.
I'm beginning to think I'm the only woman on the planet who hasn't slept with Tiger. Seriously.
The 'Skins could beat both NY and the Cowboys. Not sure they will, but I don't think it's an impossibility. Especially with Dallas. I could fill up your blog comments with how little I think of that team.
Finally watched Up on DVD. First Pixar movie I've flat-out enjoyed since The Incredibles.
Trying to read My Unfair Lady by Kathryne Kennedy. It's cute so far - just haven't been able to devote a lot of time to it.
I'm with you about the whole Tiger Woods thing. I seriously sick and tired of hearing about him.
As for Jennifer Haymore's book, I also have that one in my TBR. I'll get to it eventually ;)
Kati, can't wait to read your reviews on Book Binge - make sure to give us a heads up.
Tiger? Tiger Who?
I just finished The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - and yes, I loved it and I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series. I also read Simply Perfect by M. Balogh - and loved that one too. Now I'm desperately looking for more books like these two. Historicals with a twist and that pull at your heart strings, well written with strong characters and both something and someone to care about. I'm open to suggestions and hoping you can help me out here.
I didn't care to begin with about Tiger Woods, but I think the ET reports are hilarious and sad. Some people don't have enough excitement in their lives, that's for sure.
(((Kati))) Thank you! I'll keep my fingers crossed that your Top 10 pick is a doozy!
I know this post is weeks old already, but I see you were reading Beautiful Creatures. I just borrowed it from the library and am planning on reading it soon. Did you finish it? What's the verdict?
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