Books I'm Lovin'

I listen to a LOT of books while I'm crafting, and here's a few of my current faves...

Laurie R. King's mystery series about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes:

 

I have to admit I was hesitant about this series--a fifteen year old girl meeting up with Sherlock Holmes and gradually becoming his partner and soulmate--but the wonderful historical detail, plus a new angle on Sherlock Holmes, make them really good.  

Laini Taylor's young adult (tween?) fantasy series, Dreamdark, which starts with Blackbringer:

 

was a fun, fun read.  She just won the National Book Award for her collection of short stories, Lips Touch; be sure and check out her fabulous hot pink hair on her blog! 

Last, one off the NYT bestseller list: The Piano Teacher.

 

And while it wasn't the greatest work of literature I have ever read, I have to say it was very entertaining. I could easily imagine it as a film starring someone like Olivia de Haviland, and, hmmm, someone who can be both charming and brooding. Ray Milland? Have to ponder that one. 

Now I have to go add Ray Milland's classic ghost story The Uninvited to my Blockbuster list...