Library Loot: June 29 to July 5

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Library Loot: June 29 to July 5

June 29, 2016 by Claire (The Captive Reader)

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and Linda from Silly Little Mischief that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries.

Library Loot 1

A Chelsea Concerto by Frances Faviell – This WWII memoir arrived just as Scott announced he will be releasing it in October when he launches Furrowed Middlebrow Books. I’ll know exactly where to go if I love it so much I have to have a copy!

The German War by Nicholas Stargardt – So ridiculously excited to read this social history of Germany during WWII.

The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen – Was browsing the fantasy section and picked this one up. The cover looks familiar from other blogs but I don’t know much about it.

Library Loot 2

It’s Only the Himalayas by S. Bedford – A humorous travel memoir from a young backpacker about her misadventures around the world.

We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist – also humorous, also a memoir, also by a young person – but in this case focused on dating rather than travel misadventures.

Eden’s Outcasts by John Matteson – (Not a memoir, not humorous, not about young people – aka “one of these things in not like the other ones”) A joint biography of Louisa May Alcott and her father. I recently re-read Alcott’s An Old-Fashioned Girl (my favourite of her books), which has me wanted to read more about her. I remember starting and enjoying this when it first came out but sadly having to return it to the library unfinished.

Library Loot 3

The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge – I’ve heard so much praise for Goudge from other book bloggers but have always been slightly scared off by her religious overtones. Finally decided to give her a try for myself.

The Dearly Departed by Elinor Lipman – I did warn you that I’d be rereading lots of Lipman this year. After finishing My Latest Grievance (so good) and listening to the audiobook of I Can’t Complain, I’m returning to The Dearly Departed, one of my favourites of her books.

Endless Night by Agatha Christie – I’ve been catching up on Simon and Rachel’s Tea or Books? podcasts (almost done!) and listening to them compare the merits of M. Poirot and Miss Marple had me longing to read Christie (sans Poirot or Marple, in this case).

What did you pick up this week?

Posted in Library Loot | 19 Comments

19 Responses

on June 30, 2016 at 05:05 | Reply Tina

ENDLESS NIGHT is a good read.I saw the 1972 film on tv recently.I had forgotten the twist.
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:19 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  Apparently it was one of Christie’s own favourites. I will trust that she knew best!
on June 30, 2016 at 05:07 | Reply Tina

I am not a big Goudge fan but liked her trilogy “THE ELIOTS OF DAMEROSEHAY”.Talking of religion and spirituality in novels–I was surprised to enjoy FLORENCE L BARCLAY who wrote in 1900 to 1920 mainly.
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:20 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  I’ll keep an eye out for the trilogy. I’ve come across mentions of Barclay in a few places now and been intrigued. One day I’ll try her for myself and see how it goes.
on June 30, 2016 at 08:17 | Reply Linda

Lots of wonderful books. Enjoy!
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:20 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  Thanks, Linda.
on July 1, 2016 at 02:30 | Reply Mystica Varathapalan

Nice selection. Enjoy them all.
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:20 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  Thanks!
on July 1, 2016 at 15:58 | Reply ejmam

I’ve only read Goudge’s children’s books — I didn’t even realize she wrote other things. I will look out for some of her stuff.
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:22 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  I’d never heard of her at all until I started blogging but it seems she was quite prolific between novels, short stories, and children’s books.
on July 1, 2016 at 17:38 | Reply Glitter

I really liked The Scent of Water. To me the writing is lush and beautiful.
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:22 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  I’ve finished it now and agree: the writing is excellent. Had more difficulty with the subject matter but still found it palatable.
on July 3, 2016 at 15:33 | Reply Jenny @ Reading the End

I should do a big Elinor Lipman reread. Her books are so much fun — perfect comfort reads!
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:23 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  So, so much fun! Finished The Dearly Departed this evening and hugged it to myself multiple times – always the best reaction to a book.
on July 4, 2016 at 21:10 | Reply maphead

The German War has been on my list to read. Can’t wait to read your impressions of the book!
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:24 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  I’m so excited about it! I’ve been ridiculously lax in my reviewing but will do my best to write properly about this.
on July 5, 2016 at 16:35 | Reply Susan D

Thanks for your recent reminder about Elinor Lipman. Have now finished The Inn at Lake Divine and My Latest Complaint. Let’s see, what next…?
- on July 5, 2016 at 21:24 | Reply Claire (The Captive Reader)
  
  The Family Man? That’s my personal favourite, but I love them all.
  - on July 6, 2016 at 08:20 Susan D
    
    I just couldn’t get on with Penthouse B. But I like her style. Likable protagonists, and antagonists you can really DISlike. :^)