It's Monday....what am I reading?

I've got two pretty good books on the go.

• I'm about three-quarters of the way through In the Kitchen by Monica Ali, a novel about a chef working in an upscale London hotel, stresses in his personal life, and some peculiar activities that are going on around him.  It's well-written and engaging, and the cast of characters that inhabit his kitchen and his life are intriguing and, if not likeable, multi-dimensional and interesting to read about.   Ali is the also the author of Booker-shortlisted Brick Lane, a wonderful novel about a family of Asian immigrants (also set in London) that was also made into a film. 
• I've been listening to my second J.D. Robb novel, Glory In Death.  This is a series written under one of Nora Roberts pen names, and is set in a New York of 2058.  With a copyright of 1995 (that's over 15 years ago!), some of the futuristic details seem a little dated, but they're a fun read.  These are sort of the thriller equivalent to Harlequins but are excellent listening while folding laundry and walking the dog.  

Next up are Love the One You're With by Emily Giffen, Mr. Chartwell by Rebecca Hunt, and The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie in audiobook format.

Check out my updated Where Am I Reading? map, as well as my Goodreads profile where I'm trying to get better about posting reviews of things I've read.

Oh, and the wonderful vintage graphics in my last few posts are from The Graphics Fairy.  She has wonderful, free images to download for blogging, scrapbooking, and all manner of crafty endeavours!

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