News from the Curio – 20

Posted by Kay on November 2, 2015 2:45 am in Book talk | 5 comments

R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril X – Done!

October is over and with that, the R.I.P. challenge is over!

I did well this year. I was aiming for 4 books, and while I read almost nothing of my original selection (what a surprise!), I did manage to read at least 4 – and listen to a few more.

Here is what I read, with links to reviews or quick thoughts for those I have yet to review :

• The Kind Worth Killing For by Peter Swanson (good suspense, and the audiobook was very engaging)
• Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff
• Mind of Winter by Laura Kasischke
• The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
• Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica (I actually enjoyed the audio narration more than the story itself, but it was okay. Better than her first novel, which I hadn’t liked much!)
• Dare Me by Megan Abbott (super intriguing, slow moving, but somewhat left me unsatisfied. I love her writing though!)
• You by Caroline Kepnes (!!!! I don’t have words for this book or its narration!!!! Not for everyone, but a favorite for me!)
• House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
• And not finished but close to : Bird Box by Josh Malerman (It’s really good and surprisingly scary!)

Overall, I had a really good time! I was pleasantly surprised by Mind of Winter, blown away by the audiobook of You, House of Leaves was a unique experience and Bird Box is currently keeping me on my toes. I’m already looking forward to 2016 and its challenge!

Mailbox!

I got a small mailbox this week (these are good too!)

Two books from my wishlist, and Johanna Basford’s new coloring book. It is so pretty!

Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson – The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

Lost Ocean, coloring book by Johanna Basford

What books did you recently add to your shelves?

 Filling the Shelf simply is Mailbox Monday, but with a title that suits my blog! If you’re interested in joining the fun or seeing what other bloggers added to their shelves, click away! (but beware, visiting other mailboxes will probably add to your neverending wishlist!)