Six days into my break and they've all been spent doing things--family things, errand things, holiday things, all sorts of things except bookish, relaxing sorts of things. Now that the holiday is more or less over I think I'm ready to go into hibernation mode for the few remaining days of the year. I feel like curling up under a warm, fleecy blanket, with a cup of hot chocolate and a really frivolous book. That book might already be one that is in my reading pile, or it might be something I discover on my bookshelves. I'm off in a moment to find out which.
Ready for a new season of book prizes? The 2013 Tournament of Books list has been revealed. I've read one of the books, am gearing up to read a second one and have another on my reading pile. Whatever you think of these book prizes, it can be a nice way to discover a few new books.
I'm working on my own list of 'Must Reads' for 2013 (and shall share them very soon), but check out this slideshow of forthcoming books. I've added a few of them to my wishlist already.
Did you know William Boyd's Restless is being adapted into a television miniseries featuring (amongst other big names) the ever-so-easy-on-the-eyes Rufus Sewell? Must get to that one very soon (maybe that will be the book I choose from my bookshelves...). I had no idea that Kate Summerscale's The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher was already made into a movie. I wonder if it will ever be aired in the US? I very much enjoyed the book and have her newest on my reading pile.
And one more. Check out these very cool and unusual book cover designs. I'm a sucker for a nicely designed book cover!
Now I am off to browse my bookshelves--perfect answer for a cold (though happily sunny) after-holiday afternoon.