The Scene: 9 am - on the couch, coffee in hand. Enjoying fresh berries from yesterday's Farmer's Market with some plain greek yogurt
Reading: I am currently reading Cutting Teeth by Julie Fierro - so far, it has provided an interesting insight into the world of the Mommy culture including one mother's paranoia and the constant anxiety that plagues her. Last week I finished The Widow's Guide to Sex and Dating by Carole Radziwill. It was very well-written but I am not sure how much I liked the characters. It was good to finally read the book after watching the drama of "bookgate" on the reality show in which the author stars - Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY is my guilty pleasure!) In audio, I am still working on Americanah - it is very good but long. This week I also hope to finish The Snow Queen by Michael Cunningham - I have it on CD and listened to the first half on a drive a few weeks ago. I'll be driving again this week and plan to finish it off.
Blogging: Oh dear, things have been slow here. I am reading a lot but having trouble settling down to write posts. Thanks for sticking with me - I hope to get my blog ging back on track soon!
This week was BEA and I loved reading about all the signings, sightings, etc over at the Javits. Unfortunately, due to some work commitments, I wasn't able to make it over there this week. I did make it to one party in the evening - Harper Collins hosted us at their offices and provided a review of their Fall books and then a happy hour with bloggers and authors. It was great to see so many familiar faces and to catch up. Thanks to Diane at Book Chick Di for this picture of me with author Adriana Trigiani.
Shannon at River City Reading posted part 1 of her BEA wrap-up today if you are interested in hearing what went on.
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Watching : Not much other than my guilty pleasure of RHONY!
Looking Forward To: Week 2 of the Couch to 5 K program - I am so excited to be back running (well, jogging as this article so aptly differentiated the two!) I tried a running class about two months ago but found it as too much jostling for my abdomen post surgery and had to drop out. But now I can run without issue and am glad to be on the road again.
Grateful: For the ability to get out and move in this gorgeous weather. Planning to milk it before it gets hot and humid in the city!
It was so great to finally meet you in person, Colleen. Definitely let me know if you want to do one of those walking tours this summer - I'd definitely come into the city and join you!
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see you at the Harper party! I felt the same way about Widow's Guide; I wasn't crazy about the characters and I'm sure George Clooney wasn't crazy about it either. I also agree that Cutting Teeth was a very insightful look at that group of people.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I got to see you, even if it was only for a little while!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture Colleen. I've had trouble writing reviews lately as well.
ReplyDeleteHon, I'm in the same boat; reading more than I am blogging! Hope you had a great day!
ReplyDeleteCutting Teeth and Americanah are both high on my wish list... will be curious to hear what you think. Glad you are able to start jogging again. What a great picture - you look fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of you with Adriana is fabulous, Colleen! Give Prince a squeeze from me.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I just won Cutting Teeth in a giveaway and am really excited about reading it. I've been hearing interesting things about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome picture!!!!!!!! I love it. I'm so envious.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad that work was too busy to fit in the BEA. I would have liked to have gone to the diversity panel at BookCon. Fun photo from the HC party!
ReplyDeleteMy husband did the couch to 5K having never run in his life (other than after a soccer ball as goalie). He really enjoyed it and is still jogging now. Good luck!
I'm glad you had fun at BEA! Fingers crossed that you get your blogging mojo back, although it's so much nicer to sit outside with a good book these days...
ReplyDeleteLove the pic, Colleen. How fun to connect with other bloggers at such a great event. GFY doing the C25K! I'm a walker and have challenged myself to at least 2 days/week hitting 20K on the fitbit :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome picture! You look great!
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