what i'm reading wednesday | 04.19.17
Do you ever feel like there's just never enough time to get shit done? That's exactly how I feel, as I'm writing a blog at 11pm at night about books I've started, but have barely been able to get into lately.
I know, I'm such a whiner. But seriously...I would give anything to feel like I'm all caught up for just, like, 6 hours.
It's my last "official" week in Texas. I'm overwhelmed, guilt-ridden, and terribly anxious about how a 1500 mile drive is going to go with two dogs and a cat. Lawd, have mercy! However, I'm excited to not be living out of a Rubbermaid tote and maybe see the Man Friend (love you, babe!). But, all things considered, I'm going to have 1500 miles to read, write, and *maybe* catch up on my napping.
american gods by neil gaiman
So, the last time I watched a show based on a book series (*ahem* True Blood), I was so pissed off about how the show completely veered off from the books. I normally don't get into stories picked up for television. However, I have zero expectations on this book/show whatsoever...because I don't have cable anymore! Shadow, a recently released criminal, is drawn into a shady and supernatural underworld he never knew existed after the death of his beloved wife. It's supposed to be an interesting combination of mythology and the American way of "free market."
the queen of the damned by anne rice
The third in Rice's The Vampire Chronicles, this novel picks up on the cliffhanger of The Vampire Lestat. So far, this is my favorite of the three in the series. There are multiple narrators, each providing his or her own perspective and backstory. Akasha, the namesake Queen of the Damned is slowly hunting off others of her kind...and vampires and other supernaturals all over the world are plagued by dreams of the red-haired twins. Captivating and dark, this novel provides a little more about the history of how the vampire race came to be...and how vulnerable it is in actuality.
the summer of katya by trevanian
I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this novel, but it's certainly been intriguing. A poor but proud young doctor is receiving additional experience in a sleepy, resort-style French province. He struggles with connecting to people and is somewhat drawn to romantic notions. He encounters a vivacious and enigmatic young woman named Katya, her snobbish twin brother, and their endearingly eccentric father. However, their strange bond and unusual behavior gives hints to a dark secret...and as the young Montjean becomes more entangled with the family, the more mysterious, and possibly dangerous, they become.
What are you reading? I have a long drive coming up. Comment below or message me at amanda@winebooksandwanderlust.com.
