Friday Reads are ALL the books...

I plan on parking myself at the beach every day this weekend, and my weekend reads reflect my selfish, gluttonous plans! (Why yes, I am terrible at limiting myself and unseen is my e-reader, packed full of additional choices!) Lots of historical fiction with some thrillers, so I might need to round it all out with something fluffy and fun if I can settle on the right title.

What are your weekend reading plans?

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  1. bermudaonionJuly 13, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    The beach is the perfect place to read! I've got a lot going on this weekend so I may not get much reading done.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:52 PM

      I totally failed with my reading goals -- I had too much fun swimming! :)

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  2. rhapsodyinbooksJuly 13, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Sounds heavenly! And so jealous you have Telegraph Avenue! I must get that one!!!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:52 PM

      I'm afraid it is wasted on me -- I'm not enjoying it! :/

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  3. Historical Fiction NotebookJuly 13, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Sounds like a fabulous weekend! I love e-readers - they allow you to hide how many extra books you are bringing along on a trip :)

    I'm reading an ARC of Tana French's newest Dublin Murder Squad thriller "Broken Harbor" and I have a thriller set in Saudi Arabia waiting for me at the library: "Finding Nouf" by Zoe Ferraris.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      I *adore* my e-reader for that very reason!! I've not yet ready Tana French but need to -- I've heard nothing but amazing things about her -- and I've long had Finding Nouf on my TBR -- will look for your review of it!

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  4. nomadreaderJuly 13, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    That sounds amazing. Enjoy! I'm quite curious to hear what you think of Flight from Berlin.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:57 PM

      So far, it's provoked heated discussion about whether some of the anti-Hitler attitudes displayed by the Americans is accurate -- my wife argues it was too early for Americans to be aware the realities of Nazi Germany, etc. Otherwise, I'm sort of 'eh' on it.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I plan on starting Flight from Berlin as well this weekend (are we on the same tours?). First, though, I must finish The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh for my book club on Monday.
    Enjoy your beach weekend!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:57 PM

      Probably! :) Can't wait to see what you think of it -- so far, it's middling for me.

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  6. TiJuly 13, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I love the idea of beach reading, but I get distracted by the gorgeous views. I could stare at the ocean all day long.

    My plans for today? I have The Bird Saviors on my Kindle which I really need to read so I can get the review posted. It's really good so far though. I packed a crappy lunch so will probably sit outside somewhere and just read and eat.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:58 PM

      I did almost zero reading -- I couldn't resist the lure of the ocean!

      I haven't heard of The Bird Saviors -- will look for your review as I always think you find the most interesting books to read!

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  7. ZibileeJuly 13, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I am really excited about this weekend because I am joining The Adult Literacy League and am going to learn how to teach someone to read! I am so excited and can hardly wait! In the meantime, I will be continuing to listen to Wolf Hall (which is EXCELLENT in audio) and reading Gone Girl for book club. It is shaping up to be a great weekend!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      So fun! I did reading tutoring in high school for younger kids but would love to do adult literacy -- enjoy!! I so need to get Wolf Hall and Gone Girl -- can't wait to see your reviews for both!

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  8. KathleenJuly 13, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Enjoy your reading at the beach! I'll be at the beach for 4 days, starting tomorrow, and am still trying to decide what my reading will be!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      Enjoy, Kathleen! I hope you get tons of reading done!

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  9. SerenaJuly 13, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I cannot wait to see what you think of Flight From Berlin!

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  10. AndiJuly 13, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I toooootally want to read Overseas!!!!

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  11. NaJuly 15, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Happy reading to you :) I'm looking forward to Overseas. I can't beach read because I'm too busy enjoying the sights and get easily dsitracted. That doesn't stop me from bringing books there though!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      I totally failed on the reading front -- I brought tons of books but spent much of my time swimming, napping, or eating lobster rolls!

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