Sorry, I've had this book of Patry's for almost a week, and even though I'm completely caught up in it - everything else just seems to keep happening to keep me from finishing it. And I've gotten to that point in the storyline - you know the one - where you DO NOT WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN - and you're thinking to yourself, can't someone else get the phone? do the laundry, shopping, cooking, cleaning - (cleaning? What the heck is that?) - whatevering - listen family - if it's leaking again, could you clean it up yourself, please? and take out the trash while you're at it...I'm a little busy here. Because for the love of God, I want to FINISH this book - NOW*. It's the GOOD part (well, it's ALL GOOD so far - seriously) but you know, the REALLY good part, where the tension is reaching a head; all the threads are coming together - so you think you can finally see the whole pattern emerging - and oh my gosh, did he? He didn't! Did he? Is she? No way! Are they? Really?...or is it?? uh - I wish I could talk to you all about it! But I don't want to give anything away!
So if you're looking for a good read, I think you might want to check out the Liar's Diary - at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, one of those places. Yeah. Sorry. I'm a little distracted right now.I mean I haven't finished it yet, but I WANT TO, so much that I keep typing all in CAPS - because two-thirds of the way through the book and it is REALLY, page-turningly, GOOD.
Talk to you later - in about - let's see...110 pages. I wish I could read as long and as fast as I used to - darn head and eye injuries...a couple of years ago, I'd have finished this in a weekend...grumble, grumble...
Gotta read while I can, they're all sleeping...see ya a little later...
*To be honest, I really don't say any of these things to my family, just maybe think them a teeny tiny bit to myself, while shooting laser beams out of my eyes...
@_@
I want to recommend her book to my real life book group. Thanks for not giving away any parts yet. I don't own her book yet.
Keep enjoying and I understand about slower reading. That change frustrates me. Wonderful to see you peaking out from behind her book.
Posted by: GeL(Emerald Eyes) | February 09, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Oh very cool: a great book! That's always a gift to find. Thanks! (and thanks for not giving anything away)
Posted by: tammy vitale | February 09, 2007 at 06:54 AM
I haven't read this one but now I want to! You caught my attention with it. I read much slower than I used to and it frustrates the heck out of me. I like the photo of you peeking out from behind the book. Now I'm off to Amazon!
Posted by: janet | February 09, 2007 at 12:37 PM
I love this picture of you, Tinker.
Posted by: Jill | February 09, 2007 at 01:02 PM
hee, hee - I am the same - once I get my head in a book, I don't surface often.
I just finished the Secret Life of Bees. I hadn't heard of it before and Daisy told me about it. what a great book!!!!!
Posted by: miss*R | February 09, 2007 at 01:19 PM
Lucky you! I'm so jealous. Have been waiting two weeks for Amazon.co.uk to deliver my copy - seems they ran out or something, even though I pre-ordered ages ago. So that's a good sign for Patry - and your enthusiasm for the book is a definite plus for Patry! Can't wait to read it. Thanks for the teaser - now get back to the book! :) xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | February 09, 2007 at 02:40 PM
Oh lucky you - having a real page turner!
I'm amazed at your blogging dedication that got you here long enough to tell us you were so engrossed!
Posted by: Caroline | February 09, 2007 at 03:04 PM
O Tinker....would love for you to print a list of some of your favorites. Half a Yellow Sun is on my list and now Liars Diary.
For the love of God would you put that book down???
Posted by: Gemma | February 09, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Ohh I love laser beams out of the eyes. Does your family see them, some of mine do some don't. Enjoy the book. Love, Hugs, and Blessings
Posted by: Ninnie | February 09, 2007 at 08:22 PM
I just got it today...
Posted by: donna | February 09, 2007 at 09:15 PM
Terri!!! My first thrill of the day came when I walked into Border's and saw my very own book right in the front of the store just like it had a right to be. But the thrill of clicking on your page and seeing it in YOUR HANDS was even greater. I LOVE your comments. In fact, I wish I could take you around and ask you to repeat them at readings! Seriously, thank you much.
Posted by: patry | February 09, 2007 at 09:53 PM
My problem is that I'm always reading like 10 books at a time.
Posted by: Pacian | February 10, 2007 at 01:55 AM
Wow, this really must be a GREAT book. My favorite kind of book is one that captures my entire being. I've been known to stop and say to G "what? did you say something?" which turned about to be about a half hour after he said it.lol! That's the sign of a good book, that and still reading until the wee hours and with blurry eyes. I will have to put this on my list. Thanks for the heads up...um, Terri, Terri? Are you hearing me? heehee
XOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa(0ceandreamer) | February 10, 2007 at 02:56 PM
we could pass for twins in that pose..lol..
my head is always in a book..
Peace, Kai.
Posted by: kai | February 10, 2007 at 07:33 PM
I still don't have my copy! Need to walk down to Borders to see if they finally have it on the shelves...can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Marilyn | February 12, 2007 at 01:58 PM