The Fourth Bear

The Fourth Bear - Jasper Fforde

This was the second in the Nursery Crimes series, which I don't love nearly so much as the Thursday Next series. Still, a good read, with a passable mystery, enough nursery rhyme verite to make it amusing, and a truly marvelous playfulness with language. I'll be lending this to my sister. The hubby gave it to me as part of my anniversary present - that's why he's a keeper!

September 2007.

First Among Sequels

First Among Sequels - Jasper Fforde

I've missed you, Thursday Next. Welcome back! The hubby gave me this as an anniversary present, which was very appreciated. Especially since he hid all the book reviews in Entertainment Weekly until after he gave me the gift! Passed it on to my sister, but expect it back in pristine condition. August was a slow reading month (I blame Gabaldon), only 3 books, bringing me to 64 YTD.

August 2007.

The Shroud of the Thwacker

The Shroud of the Thwacker - Chris Elliot

My sister brought this one to the cottage for us to read. Chris Elliot is a comedian and has been in a couple of sitcoms. He should stick to acting. This was not a good book - it was pretty horrible, in fact. But the strangest thing was, there were some extremely funny sentences. Laugh out loud, pee your pants funny sentences. Too bad they didn't string together into a better story.

July 2007.