I’m currently re-reading Komarr by Lois Bujold. It is one of my favorite books. Pretty much anything Ms. Bujold writes qualifies as a favorite book. Her characters feel like family. I can identify with them. I particularly like the character Ekaterin, probably because she’s a mother and a gardener as well as a strong, intelligent woman. Howard doesn’t reread books very often, but I do. When I’m stressed and want to shut my brain off I want something to read. But I don’t want a new book. A new book will either make mework too hard comprehending a new universe, bore me, or suck me in so thoroughly that I neglect everything else. During stressed times this last is particularly dangerous because staying up until 2 am to finish a book does nothing to relieve stress. Today I need familiar distraction so I can ignore the looming events of next week for a few moments here and there.
Next week is Book Week. Our original time table had books arriving last Wednesday and we planned to be mailing them today. A shipping delay scratched that plan. Now the books are arriving Tuesday or Wednesday and we’ll be shipping Thursday and Friday. Saturday is the party. I did not want those events crunched together. Right now I’m mostly in a holding pattern. Most of the preparatory work is done, so I’m waiting on the arrival of books. And reading. Yay Bujold!
Indeed. Yay Bujold!
Indeed. Yay Bujold!
That would be why I have a small bookcase full of romance novels. Brain candy. Most of the books fall in to 10 different story lines but each has something neat to recommend it so while the story feels familiar the characters or the setting is something different in each one.
That would be why I have a small bookcase full of romance novels. Brain candy. Most of the books fall in to 10 different story lines but each has something neat to recommend it so while the story feels familiar the characters or the setting is something different in each one.
When I was pregnant, I couldn’t read anything new ’cause I didn’t have the emotional strength to figure out if it was gonna be a happy ending, so I know exactly what it’s like to reread a book. I love Bujold and I feel the same way about Ekatarin. She has kinda become a role model for me in a wierd way. Once she decided enough was enough, she became a pillar of strength. I can only hope that one day I’ll be able to do the same. Congrats on everything with the books. Best of luck!
When I was pregnant, I couldn’t read anything new ’cause I didn’t have the emotional strength to figure out if it was gonna be a happy ending, so I know exactly what it’s like to reread a book. I love Bujold and I feel the same way about Ekatarin. She has kinda become a role model for me in a wierd way. Once she decided enough was enough, she became a pillar of strength. I can only hope that one day I’ll be able to do the same. Congrats on everything with the books. Best of luck!
She’s one of my favorite authors as well. I’m working on getting all of the Vorkosigen series in a leather binding… a slow and expensive proposition. And I especially like Ekaterin.. partly because her marriage falling apart mirrored my own so very much. Tien and the wasband have much in common.
She’s one of my favorite authors as well. I’m working on getting all of the Vorkosigen series in a leather binding… a slow and expensive proposition. And I especially like Ekaterin.. partly because her marriage falling apart mirrored my own so very much. Tien and the wasband have much in common.
Interestingly enough, I just started rereading A Civil Campaign today. I love all the series, and Bujold in general, but this one is by far my favorite. Butter bugs! Absent-minded scientists! Courtship and chaos! I think it’s one of the funniest books in existence.
Interestingly enough, I just started rereading A Civil Campaign today. I love all the series, and Bujold in general, but this one is by far my favorite. Butter bugs! Absent-minded scientists! Courtship and chaos! I think it’s one of the funniest books in existence.
Did the Wasband die from asphyxiation because he neglected to check the charge on his breath-mask? Because, you know, that level of parallelism would be hella cool.
Did the Wasband die from asphyxiation because he neglected to check the charge on his breath-mask? Because, you know, that level of parallelism would be hella cool.
*salivating at the very notion* Not yet…
If we had to use them, he would forget, I’m sure. Sadly, he hasn’t had a fatal accident yet… although I am sure it’s from laziness instead of lack of trying!
*salivating at the very notion* Not yet…
If we had to use them, he would forget, I’m sure. Sadly, he hasn’t had a fatal accident yet… although I am sure it’s from laziness instead of lack of trying!
It appears that those who read your journal also like Bujold. I do too. I wonder if your writing and hers has some kind of cosmic connection.
It appears that those who read your journal also like Bujold. I do too. I wonder if your writing and hers has some kind of cosmic connection.
I think it’s probably because the majority of the people who read this probably came here from Schlock, and if you like Schlock, there’s most likely a good chance you’re going to like the Vorkosigan stories, specifically the ones about the mercenaries.
Personally, The Warrior’s Apprentice is my favorite of them all.
I think it’s probably because the majority of the people who read this probably came here from Schlock, and if you like Schlock, there’s most likely a good chance you’re going to like the Vorkosigan stories, specifically the ones about the mercenaries.
Personally, The Warrior’s Apprentice is my favorite of them all.
I’ve only read about half the Vorkosigan books. For some reason, they just don’t make their way to South Africa very often. Now that I have something of a disposable income, I intend to start collecting them. Although perhaps I should wait until I have a more permanent residence and some bookshelves…
I’ve only read about half the Vorkosigan books. For some reason, they just don’t make their way to South Africa very often. Now that I have something of a disposable income, I intend to start collecting them. Although perhaps I should wait until I have a more permanent residence and some bookshelves…
yay bujold indeed.
Love most of those works, howevfer i unfortunatley go thorugh books like a knife through liquid butter. Thus why i re-read mroe than i read new stuff, jsut cnanot find enough new stuff that i can offord and that interests me. I am up to i think 3-4 gig of ebooks, msot of them from baen.com’s webscription service. Its fun as they let you read the first book or two for free, domnwload it for free, then charge small fees for the rest of the series. Also helps that they let you get books beofre publication, in some cases up to 6 months early.
yay bujold indeed.
Love most of those works, howevfer i unfortunatley go thorugh books like a knife through liquid butter. Thus why i re-read mroe than i read new stuff, jsut cnanot find enough new stuff that i can offord and that interests me. I am up to i think 3-4 gig of ebooks, msot of them from baen.com’s webscription service. Its fun as they let you read the first book or two for free, domnwload it for free, then charge small fees for the rest of the series. Also helps that they let you get books beofre publication, in some cases up to 6 months early.
Yes, I find _Komarr_ in particular, and all Bujold in general, to be an excellent mental mini-vacation. Bujold is the only author I will acquire in hardback, not because I can get them earlier (I almost never choose to afford them early), but because that way I won’t have to replace it in five to fifteen years when I’ve worn the copy out. (:
Yes, I find _Komarr_ in particular, and all Bujold in general, to be an excellent mental mini-vacation. Bujold is the only author I will acquire in hardback, not because I can get them earlier (I almost never choose to afford them early), but because that way I won’t have to replace it in five to fifteen years when I’ve worn the copy out. (:
I love to reread favourite books. Sometimes I pick up little things I didn’t the first time, sometimes I get reminded of things I liked but forgot about and sometimes I just get the comfort of a familiar, good book.
During very stressful/busy times I like to read Archie comics (I have many from when I was growing up). 🙂 They’re my guilty pleasure.
I love to reread favourite books. Sometimes I pick up little things I didn’t the first time, sometimes I get reminded of things I liked but forgot about and sometimes I just get the comfort of a familiar, good book.
During very stressful/busy times I like to read Archie comics (I have many from when I was growing up). 🙂 They’re my guilty pleasure.