I bought myself 5 books. There was meant to be at least one more, but I am a bit hesitant about ordering books online at the moment. The mail experiences that I spoke of in my post on Thursday explain why. I don't really need any more books, anyway. I think I have read too many good books lately. It is dulling my reading experience the last couple weeks.
The books I bought were:
Down the Mysterly River by Bill Willingham - This is an example of my having some issues with my reading lately. I should be done this book by now, but I am really dragging my feet. It is not terrible, but it is nothing like Fables, either. I think I am a bit let down by the experience. 
Skulduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer by Derek Landy - This is actually the reason why I wrote the post 'Mail Woes'. It took two weeks for the book to get here and then when it did the package was open. I think of all the books I bought, this is the one I was probably the most excited about. I love this series for some reason. I have started the book and it is fun to visit with old friends.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier - I read this book finally last year and loved it, so I decided I wanted my own copy. I actually just finished watching the movie... It was actually pretty good! (FYI: You can watch the whole thing on YouTube.) I will probably review it as part of the R.I.P. challenge. I sort of want to buy a book I haven't read by du Maurier, but I think I will reread this one and take it from there.
The Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson - This is for the read-along that Carl, Heather, and I are co-hosting for the R.I.P. Challenge. It is actually the entire reason why I ordered books before my birthday instead of after. (The Read-Along starts on October 3.)
Prince of Thorns: Book One of The Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence - This actually one of the reasons why I am having a hard time getting into books lately. I quite enjoyed this book and am glad that I splurged after knowing very little about it. September may not have been my busiest reading month number-wise, but it is probably the month where most of my best reads came from so far.
Ooh, you got the cool Rebecca cover. I'm going to start reading my copy with a lesser cover next week. :-D
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bunch of books! That Prince of Thorns makes me want to read it by just the cover alone. Wow! Do have a wonderful birthday on Monday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday for Monday! Good haul you've got there too - I've heard good things about Prince of Thorns, I'm looking forward to giving that a shot.
ReplyDeleteFor a while there I was worried I'd missed your birthday - I'm glad that wasn't the case :P
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you were finally able to watch Rebecca! Such a great adaptation.
we won't discuss lagging in the reading department!...
ReplyDeletenice haul !it almost makes it worth getting a year older.. almost, heh. at my age it has to be a lot more books! LOL
The books sound so good! Especially Skulduggery Pleasant! I love that series! Please let me know if/once you reviewed the book(:
ReplyDeleteEclectic collection! And advanced Birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteEclectic collection! And advanced Birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteNice birthday loot! PRINCE OF THORNS especially looks great. And I hope you have a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading and reviewing Rebecca and it was my first time reading it - and I absolutely loved it. I have the cover that looks all romantic (red with the big "R" on it) so I do like your cover much better. I'm primed and ready to watch Rebecca and how fantastic that it's on YouTube!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'll be joining you all for The Lantern readalong - cannot wait :)
Too bad the Willingham book isn't working for you. I hope to get The Lantern before the read-a-long starts but I'm so far down the holds list, I'm sure I won't get it in time.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
That's a great list of books! REBECCA is one of my all-time favorite books. THE LANTERN was good. I think you have going to have a great read-along turnout for it. Both are definitely very appropriate for the season. And if I don't get to you tomorrow, happy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday a day early! Books are always a good gift to receive (and give yourself!). I just pulled out my copy of The Lantern and plan to start reading tonight. And Rebecca is one of my favorite books--definitely worth owning!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday a day early!!
ReplyDeleteI hope the Lantern readalong goes well. I was supposed to participate if I could get the book on time, but I'm still way back on the hold list and there are very few copies at the library. We'll see if I get it before RIP ends...sigh. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it!
**softdrink: I really like the cover I have. It is the version the library had, so I browsed by ISBN when I went to buy it. I hope you enjoy!
ReplyDelete**Daphne: Thank you!
**Suey: Prince of Thrones was really good! I am so glad I bought a copy. Thanks for the birthday wishes!
**Jamie: Thank you! Prince of Thrones was really good!
**Ana: Nope, no worries. :) I loved watching Rebecca. I think they did a very good job and wish I had bought the copy I saw last year.
**Pat: I saw things are getting to you. I really hope they pass, Pat! At my age I wouldn't mind it being a lot more books either, but I have to be prudent. :)
**Eustacia Tan: I love Skulduggery! I am really enjoying it so far!
**theliteraryshack: Thank you!
**Li: Thanks! Prince of Thrones was really quite good!
**Natalie: That's the cover of Rebecca I had. I bought it because people loved it, but I just couldn't bring myself to read it and decided to try the library instead... I have since passed that copy along to a friend, so I bought this one instead. I look forward to having you join us for The Lantern!
**Vasilly: I finished the Willingham book today and I wound up enjoying it more than I did in the beginning. I had The Lantern out from the library back in September, so I knew it wouldn't happen again in time. That's why I bought it. :) I hope you can join in!
ReplyDelete**Michelle: I loved Rebecca! I am looking forward to The Lantern and the read-along. Thanks for the birthday wishes!
**Danielle: Thank you! I am very excited about all of my books and think I did well on my gift to myself. :)
**Amanda: Thanks! I hope you get a chance to read The Lantern. I had originally planned to read it through the library, but bought it because I was helping host the read-along and thought it would be a safer bet.
@Kailana: Ok, thanks(: I'll go find a copy as soon as my exams are over.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I really love your blog, I'm having so much fun reading through the archives!
Oh, um, what's the RIP challenge? I've been seeing it around, but I don't quite get it... Sorry for bother you.
@Kailana: Ok, thanks(: I'll go find a copy as soon as my exams are over.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I really love your blog, I'm having so much fun reading through the archives!
Oh, um, what's the RIP challenge? I've been seeing it around, but I don't quite get it... Sorry for bother you.
Happy birthday!! I really want to read Rebecca, and I'm looking forward to your thoughts on The Lantern.
ReplyDelete**Eustacia Tan: I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes I am scared of my archives because the longer I blog, the less I like how I used to blog. If that makes any sense!
The R.I.P. Challenge is a challenge hosted at Stainless Steel Droppings where you have fun and read or watch movies that fit into darker categories: dark fantasy, horror, mysteries, etc. The best idea would be to head to the site and browse around there: www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com.
**Anna: Thanks! I loved Rebecca and am enjoying The Lantern so far. :)