Another week’s flown by which means it’s time for my book blog and life-in-general check-in.

What I read

I started the week with Stephen King’s Finders Keepers and managed to read it in a night while still staying at my mother’s. This meant I had to read in bed as she doesn’t have a bathtub. I survived the ordeal (of reading in bed) and enjoyed King’s latest offering. I do think (however) I would have appreciated it more if I’d first read Mr Mercedes—its predecessor.

Charlie, Presumed Dead arrived out of the blue. Unless a book really appeals I often ignore unsolicited offerings; however I’d read someone else’s review and was surprisingly tempted. I *may* have thrown the book across the bathroom when I finished, but you can read more about that in my review.

And I finally (yes, finally) got to The Long Hot Summer. I was a bit worried the book was too saga-ish for me, but surprised myself by hanging in there… even though it took me three baths nights to read it.

What I wrote

I’ve cut back (at lot) on my navel-gazing posts in recent times. As I’ve started freelancing I’m conscious that potential clients may visit this blog and I’d like them to think I’m a vaguely sane and evolved human being. 🙂 Hence the lack of woe-is-me type posts. I did however share some thoughts following online reading about anger, self-forgiveness and their role in addiction (food addiction in my case).

I also posted my reviews of Finders Keepers and Charlie, Presumed Dead.

Other stuff I got up to

I did a little more on the freelancing and work front this week. I put in for my first freelancing gigs (regular paid writing for other sites) I’d seen advertised on various sites. I’m not expecting to be selected but it’s a start. Sadly I’m yet to work on another article to pitch since my first big effort, so I really really really need to do that this week.

What I plan on reading

I wanted to share a couple of the books I’ve received but may not read. They’re not really my thing, but I’m conscious that they’ll certainly appeal to others (who don’t dislike non-fiction). I, Justine and In Real Life are available in Australia via Simon & Schuster.

On my list for this week are: Confessions of a Once Fashionable Mum by Georgia Madden. As a non-mother I’m not sure how I’ll relate to this one.

Next will be Killing Monica by Candace Bushnell (am loath to say ‘of SATC-fame’, although it’s true). I’ve not read any of her books before but continue to try to broaden my horizons. 😉

Hush Little Bird by Nicole Trope is a book I’m looking forward to reading and if I have time I’ll also read In My House by Alex Hourston.

Confessions… is already out but the other three are released later this month. Thankfully none of the electronic books I have awaiting me in NetGalley are due for publication for a month or two as I always try to read a book before it’s released if possible.

And that’s it for this week.

What’s on your agenda? 

As usual I’m linking up with Kimberley for the Sunday Post and Sheila for “It’s Monday!”