Fall is officially here! I thought it would never come. This week included some of our hottest temperatures of the month. It was well into the mid-nineties on the first day of fall. Thankfully, the weather broke on Friday, and this weekend has been gloriously autumnal: beautiful blue skies, cool breezes, crisp temperatures. It has been absolutely wonderful. Now, if only we could get some rain.
This week was relatively quiet, as people recovered from Book Blogger Appreciation Week. I got right back into the swing of reviews, sharing my thoughts of Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel, If I Stay by Gayle Forman, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, and my beloved Dracula by Bram Stoker. Connor also shared his thoughts on Flawed Dogs by Berkeley Breathed. Lastly, I posited on one’s obligation to his or her employer versus following one’s dreams. Yes, there is a distinct theme going on with my reading right now. Fall means vampires, thanks to Carl’s R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge!
Are you going to the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association 21st annual trade show? It is being held in October 8 through 10th in Dearborn, Michigan. Jen from Devourer of Books and I will be there, reporting all the action. It’s my first trade show, and I cannot wait to check out all the action. We’d love to meet up with you if you attend!
With that, it is time for me to enjoy this weather and my Sunday afternoon. Have a great day and happy reading!
Thank you so much, Caitie!! And yes, this week DEFINITELY feels like fall!
Luckily this week it finally started to feel like fall! I wanted to let you know I really enjoy your blog – so much that i gave you an award.! http://caitieflum.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/i-rece…
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That's too bad you moved. The more the merrier!
Yes, it did, didn't it? We actually have rain today, so we have gloomy and cool weather – perfect for scary and spooky!!
At least the weather now matches the RIP Challenge! It felt weird reading spooky books in 90 degree weather!
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How fun! I have no idea what to expect, since I'm not certain how many other bloggers will actually be there with us. As for books – 47? I can't wait!
Thanks, Diane! Yes, our temps are to be in the 70s all week as well. It is wonderful. Carving free time is a always a challenge, but I'll attempt to do so!
I just went to the SIBA Trade Show in Daytona Beach this weekend and had a great time meeting other bloggers and picking up 47 books — I posted the pictures on my site and somehow managed to get 47 books into one towering stack without them falling over!
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We had a hot week as well, but fortunately today is low 70's and that will be the norm all week. ENJOY your week Michelle, and remember to carve out free time for you.
I can't wait to hear about yours too!
I am not coming to your festival but am going to my local one. I hope to see some great recaps.
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