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I am also a fan of romance books. Now, romance books in general do not have a big budget for translations, so some of the translations that are made are absolutely horrible. Fantasy-books seem to have a bigger budget, for example Terry Pratchett's books are readable in Swedish too, and true to the original idea (which is often better than if they are translated word-for word). But generally it's better to read something in the original language, if it's at all possible.

Lousy at updating. Well, here goes. "I am the messenger" was a lovely, lovely book with just as excellent use of language as I've come to expect by Markus Zusak. Then I read Kelley Armstrong, "Dime Store Magic". I liked that, too. I guess I'll start with "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" next, even if I saw the film already.

And then Australia, that would fill a lot of the map too. How about Markus Zusak- he's Australian right?

I read Misery too. That was back in those days when I read every Stephen King book there was, and I loved them every one.

I love it so far.

I checked the website of the libraries around here, and one of them has Archangel in Swedish translation. I have some books to return to them as well. Unfortunately, no library visit in sight for me until Thursday at the earliest. I finished "Stolen", Kelley Armstrong, and continued with "I am the Messenger", Markus Zusak. It's a wonder I got to work at all. I have a feeling my husband won't be so happy with my lack of conversation tonight. It's not like he's not used to it, though..

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Oh dear. I can see why this is the most dangerous recipe in the world..

"All Together Dead" by Charlaine Harris. I realize there was a book here in between, but as I didn't get it the same time as the rest of the books, I had a short debate and read the one I had got. It will be in the mail soon I guess, but what's a girl to do.. I feel like reading a letter from a friend when I read about Sookie. And then I started "Stolen" by Kelley Armstrong. And read a few pages in " I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak, and waiting on my shelf is also "M

Read "Dead as a Doornail" by Charlaine Harris. I really really like Sookie. She's like a dear friend.

Oh wow, Finland DID win. I even had the TV on in the background when reading yesterday night.

Sounds about right to me too. Canada will win. Unfortunately.

Now Ceinwenn, Canada-Finland tonight..

Just popped in to offer some more cookies.

I did like "Fatherland", read it many years ago. Will try to find "Archangel".

I often dream about what I read. And about people I meet, and things that happen, all in a big confused mess. I usually remember my dreams too. This night, my sons and I were on London's Underground, travelling back and forth (Neil Gaiman, "Neverwhere", I guess). We never seemed to get anywhere and we were in a constant rush.

This weeks reading came with mixed feelings. The only book I read from start to finish was "The Eyre Affaire" by Jasper Fforde. That was only an average read for me, I foud it difficult to get in to. There were some clever jokes. I generally like reading about "what if", like what if the Crimean War never ended. Or what if Wales would be a republic. I also have a positive attitude to time travelling. All in all, I'm not rushing out to buy the next one, but I will probably read it someday. I also reread most of "Chocolat", Joanne Harris. And some romantic short stories. But a lot less than I usually read.

Yeah I thought so, that's why I want to read the book first.

I've been considering Marley and Me, mostly because I think I will go see the movie, and would like to read the book first.

Thank you Frankie!

I'll rely on you Frankie to give me the details.

Oh, I think reading IS having a life. NOT reading would be to have no life in my opinion. Well, it does mean that perhaps I spend less time actually TALKING to people. But that's not just my reading, I am the kind of person with only a few close friends. On the other hand, I don't change those friends very often. If ever.

Hmm. Girls game night. For THAT, I could also watch hockey.