Thursday, July 31, 2014

Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts #10

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I have been missing in action for a bit again.  This time it is for a good reason though.  I completed my ninth (and hopefully final) chemo session.  Yay!!


I don't know if it was just because I knew it was the last treatment but this time the side effects really threw me for a loop.  Luckily it is past tense now.  In a few weeks' time I will go for tests and we will take it from there.  But for now . . . yay!!!!!  Finished!!!

1.  Bookwise, I finished THE RAPTURE that I spoke of last time and the review is below this post if you want to read about my thoughts. It was one of those books that just had the perfect ending.  The author got it just right.
Next up I started Her Fearful Symmetry by the author of The Time Traveler's Wife but it just got too much about halfway through.   Some parts were fascinating - especially the scenes of one of the characters that has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  But otherwise, I found my mind wandering - always a bad sign.  I might try again at a later stage.
Yesterday morning I started Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves.  Wow, weird does not begin to describe the craziness that is happening on the pages of this book.  I am loving it!  The story starts when the two daughters of the infamous Bonesaw Killer catches an intruder in their bedroom. It is definitely horror as the two sisters give in to their killer instincts but there are also some fantasy with the weird goings-on in town. And I love the cover - just look at it!  Not a book that I found around the blogosphere a lot but this might be a hit with me.


2.  I love quirky movies and loved the absolutely awfulness that was Sharknado.  We laughed so hard at all the cliches - it was wonderful.  This evening SHARKNADO 2 will be unleashed in my house.  Can't wait to watch it!


If you are looking for something to cheer you up, just watch this trailer :) 


I will sign off for today as I have not really been outside this past week and hopefully I have loads to chat about next time.

Have a fabulous weekend!

6 comments:

  1. Oh, I am happy for you to be finished with the chemo....enjoy the good feeling!

    The cover on Slice of Cherry is a little bit awesome...and I am now very curious. Enjoy your day, and here's MY BOOKISH/NOT SO BOOKISH POST

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    1. Thank you! I am feeling very liberated right now.

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  2. Sharknado sounds hilarious. So you are done with your treatments. Are you feeling any better? God be with you.

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    1. Sharknado 2 was a disappointment unfortunately. Maybe my mood was not silly enough to enjoy the craziness.

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  3. Oh, so happy to hear about your recovery--wonderful! I never heard of your book, but enjoy it! And I have seen Sharknado 2 advertised on tv. Very over the top fun!

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    1. Yes, Rita, unfortunately the trailer had all the funny bits. No so much was left for the rest of the movie - lol. Thank you for the good wishes!

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