I finished listening to Spy by Ted Bell on the drive home last night. It wasn’t his best, imho. But I still enjoyed it. I think it is not always wise to read all books by one author so close together. Writing weaknesses are more evident that way. In any case, it was a good way to pass the commutes. Three stars out of five.

Newly begun in the CD player is The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. I picked it up at the library after dropping off some previously read books - I was still in the hold queue on upcoming reads and didn’t have anything new to read (except for Spy, which I had bought several months ago and was holding onto for just this reason). Turns out the held books came available and I do have them in the car, but I thought maybe it was time for a major genre change. And so I’m listening to historical romance for the next 24 driving hours.

I do realize there is a movie coming out of this book. I’d rather read (listen to) the book. So far it is interesting, but it is a long book to listen to at the afore-mentioned 24 hours. I have a feeling this will take longer than my normal 2 weeks of normal driving to finish. At least the narrator has a pleasant voice and lovely British accent.

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1. “The Other Boleyn Girl” is one of my favorite books.  And the movie has already been out and left the theaters…

   Posted by Jaynee  on  04/16/08  at  10:00 AM

2. Hmmm, shows what I know.

   I’m glad to hear it’s a good book, though.

   Posted by jen  on  04/16/08  at  11:58 AM

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