Didn’t do much this weekend but I have finished some books…

June
17. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, 448 p
I ended up really loving this book when I didn’t think I would at the beginning. It took me quite awhile to really get going — after about 3 days, I was only 50 pages in. But I happened to be reading it at lunch one day at work and about 5 people commented and told me how much they loved it. That inspired me to get moving! After the initial description of time/place/setting, etc. the story really picked up. I became really invested in Chiyo and her childhood and her journey to become a geisha that the pages finally seemed to fly by. I do have to admit that there were a few parts that screamed “trashy romance novel” to me but overall, I highly recommend this book. Thanks for the rec, Barry! 🙂
18. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares, 416 p
Couldn’t resist picking this up after learning that the girls’ stories from the first book continue on (thanks Sarah!). I enjoyed this installment much better than the first — maybe because I already “knew” the characters? But the funny thing is, I loved Lena and Tibby far more than Carmen and Bridget, which is the total opposite from my feelings at the end of the first book. I especially found myself wanting Lena to be happy so this book was torture. 🙁 Anyone know when the third book is going to be released in paperback? I’m too cheap to spring for the hardcover. 😛

I really need to find a nearby library. Books are pretty darn pricey! Not to mention that I don’t have anymore space on my bookshelf.

Next up: The Bourne Identity and then a re-read of the Harry Potter books to get ready for Book 6. SQUEE!