I managed to read a bunch this month (that’s what happens when a Katie has no internet for five whole days, folks) and I’m not going to finish my latest book by tomorrow evening, so, here: book log! A whole day earlier than usual!

( The Rubber Band, Some Buried Caesar, and Gambit - Rex Stout )

December booklog. I don't know why I consistently read depressing stuff in December! This year I also cut that with a bunch of comfort re-reads though.

( Destined to Witness - Hans Massaquoi )

May is nearly over, and I don't think I'm going to finish a book tomorrow, so, here be the log.

( Asking for Trouble - Ann Granger )

December is now done. Adios, 2011.

( Miss Pym Disposes - Josephine Tey )

I think this is the latest my booklog has EVER BEEN. Which does tell you pretty much all you need to know about the last little while. So.

( A Sudden Wild Magic - Diana Wynne Jones )

( A Family Affair - Rex Stout )

...and the end of the month managed to sneak up on me again. Dammit, time! But I did get to read some good stuff this month.

( The Lives of Christopher Chant - Diana Wynne Jones )

I have actually watched the TV for more than, like, ten minutes this weekend, as a treat to myself, omg. So this is an unabashed geek post for a Sunday night. :)

( latest episode of Psych )

So, it is now June, and here is a book post! I did not have the best of months, reading-wise; I had a few things I didn't get round to reading because actually I just was like 'blaaah I do not have the energy I am re-reading some GK Chesterton instead', which resulted in me looking at my list to write this post and going "holy effing what that's a ( Read more... )

I just went to South Lakes Wild Animal Park with newsbot3 and can I just tell you? It is hands down the best zoo I have ever been to.

It is wonderful. I really think more zoos should follow their example. The biggest thing is that animals live together in much bigger enclosures - obviously things that eat each other are separate, but generally, animals ( Read more... )