Our March Acquisitions and TBRs

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Great to see CB Angel is keeping on trucking!

[@BookBlather]

Hehe… it sure is!

[@RaynorReadsStuff]

Great pile Dave. Should be a good reading month for you and Olive 🐶

[@BookBlather]

Thanks Debs… it’s gonna be busy!

[@gingerbibliophile]

A pile of possibilities! I love that description of a TBR! As a mood reader that is exactly what my physical tbr is. Ebooks are completely unknown, whatever catches my eye reads. You’ve got quite the tbr this time, a lot of very interesting sounding novels in there! Hope whatever you end up getting into, I hope you and Olive enjoy it!

[@BookBlather]

Me too! I never even did TBRs until this year, as I’m such a mood reader, I felt like I couldn’t commit to anything. But I’ve gotten slightly more organized about it, so I’m giving it a try. Just not going to stay wedded to them. I figure if I stay 2/3 on plan, that’s good 😊

[@gingerbibliophile]

@@BookBlather hope it works out for you! I always pick mine based on whatever series I’m in the middle of and loving if I’ve found the sequels and a couple options from my favorite genres. That way whatever my mood might be it’s covered by one of the books from the pile. My kindle is the unknown filler. Of course as the best pirates will say, “they’re more like guidelines anyway!” 😊

[@BookBlather]

@@gingerbibliophile Ha! That they are!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I think I’ll be reading Jungle Tales of Tarzan around the same time you will be. I remember it being excellent. I can’t wait to hear what you think of City. I’m pretty sure it will be a favorite for Olive.

[@BookBlather]

Oh, that’s awesome! I’m loving everything Burroughs that I’ve tried (psst, just wait till you see the used book haul I just did). Regarding City: because of the dogs, right? 😊

[@janicecuroso1042]

Mary Trump's book was pretty spot on about Trump. Olive should love City..dogs and robots...what could be better. 😊

[@BookBlather]

You’ve read all the Trump books! 😉. Yeah, I don’t suppose it gets much better than dogs and robots 🐶 🤖 😊

[@ChristopherEvenstar]

I loved _Handmaid's Tale_ so much. That's the book that got me back into regular reading. It has a great rhythm and atmosphere. Have a fantastic March!

[@BookBlather]

I can’t believe I still haven’t read it. Have you see the show? (I haven’t, need to read it first 😜)

[@ChristopherEvenstar]

@BookBlather No, the show is on my list, but I rarely watch tv that's not youtube.

[@stevecloutier8673]

CB Angel looks fabulous. I taught Princess of Mars in the sci fi course I'm teaching this term. I have started City too (reading not teaching). I remember liking On a Pale Horse but that was like 35 years ago. 🐶🐕

[@BookBlather]

I didn’t know you were doing a sci-fi course this term! That’s awesome! What are the selections?

[@stevecloutier8673]

@@BookBlather It's from the beginnings to the New Wave. Due to lack of time, there are large gaps unfortunately. We began with Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Squires Tale" (it has a robot). Then Frankenstein, of course. We also did (or are about to do): Strange Manuscript in a Copper Cylinder (James DeMille), A Princess of Mars, Dragonflight (Anne McCaffrey) and Left Hand of Darkness. I also did the 1953 film Invaders from Mars and the first appearance of the Daleks from Dr Who (1963) to show the influence of the Cold War on Science Fiction (infiltration anxieties and far of Nuclear war).

[@BookBlather]

@@stevecloutier8673 It sounds like I need to take your class.

[@eriebeverly]

I had suggested the first Holmes short story "A Scandal in Bohemia" for Valentine's Day. Maybe next year! Some fun new acquisitions and be on the lookout for those Smokies when you're on the road with CB Angel.

[@BookBlather]

How do you know trucker slang? 🤔😜

[@BookishChas]

Great video! I haven’t read any of the Dragonlance books, but I highly recommend the Death Gate Cycle.

[@BookBlather]

I have the first book from the Death Gate Cycle lying around, but haven’t read it yet.

[@BookChatWithPat8668]

What a great pile of possibilities, Dave! I’ve been reading Edgar Rice Burroughs too-the John Carter on Mars series. Fun stuff! The Handmaid’s Tale! Good for you! Such an important book…I also just got a copy of Simak’s City. Great list, Dave. Hugs to Olive! 🐶🐾🦴

[@BookBlather]

Besides the Tarzan books, I also read the first Pellucidar one and, recently, The Lost Continent. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve tried from him so far. I have yet to try the John Carter series. Are you reading City this month?

[@royreadsanything]

CB Angel - the journey continues 😂😂😂

[@BookBlather]

Across the ocean! 😂

[@katjack2780]

🐈‍⬛❤🐕

[@BookBlather]

😊

[@fiberartsyreads]

Tell Olive I’m disappointed by her not choosing any smut for the month. 😆 Have a great month!

[@BookBlather]

I’ll tell her she better stop slacking!

[@CliffsDarkGems]

Great tbr! I really enjoyed reading A Study In Scarlet last month, only the second Sherlock Holmes I have ever read, I would love to buddyread the entire Dragonlance series with you. I remember mentioning a buddyread of Dragons of Autumn Twilight with someone in January and February, if it was you I apologise. I was always a kind of mad professor as a teacher, which got me in a world of trouble. Speaking of which, I would love to revisit my favorite character ever... Tas. I would love to get to The Handmaid's Tale some day. 🐶🐶🐶

[@BookBlather]

Tas is indeed the best character ever! It sounds like a few people want in on DragonLance… I think I’ll have to look at the calendar for a group series read!

[@CliffsDarkGems]

@@BookBlather That would be brilliant!

[@BookBuds]

Dude!!! When you broke out the CB book I was screaming !! CB radios !! Silver Fox!!! That’s what I was talking about-the old cb radios in vans and trucks. Wow. Full circle moment. I ruined The Handmaids Tale because I’m a huge fan of the show and it’s so well done that when I read the book it paled in comparison. That’s never happened before. I usually like the books better obviously. 😊

[@BookBlather]

Yeah, I try to do books first, which is why I have yet to watch that show. My wife went ahead and watched it without me because I would watch it till I read it. 😜. Though I did violate the rule for Game of Thrones.

[@Cobaltdragon]

Really like the pile of possibilities, I never know what I will decide to read until the day usually. Interesting books. I am just finishing Lord of the Flies and shortly on to The Handmaidens Tale for the banned book challenge. Read it in high school, several decades ago 😉😎 Olive so cute and cuddly

[@BookBlather]

Oh, that’s awesome! It looks like Vin and I will be buddy reading Handmaids Tale in April, if you haven’t read it yet and are interested in joining. Lord of the Flies is so good. Have you by chance seen the show Yellowjackets?

[@Cobaltdragon]

@@BookBlather Hi Dave a buddy read sounds great, thank you 🙂will ad Handmaid's to my April pile. Works well as I need to start Sherlock Holmes for March Mystery read, he has been waiting a long time. Just finished Lord of the Flies - so have now read twice - once as novel study back in the 1970's and now for banned book challenge - amazing how times have changed.

[@BookBlather]

@@Cobaltdragon Awesome. Do you have Voxer?

[@wordfullyyours]

A Study in Scarlet was one of my favorite Holmes mysteries. I might have to reread that 😊 City has been on my TBR for a while. I also heard it was good. Whoohoo! On a Pale Horse! 😀

[@BookBlather]

You got me thinking about it again!

[@M-J]

Fantastic video! Hee hee! CB Angel was fun! That book has some miles on it!

[@BryanM.R.-prionic1]

CB Angel is "well traveled," eh? 🤔

[@M-J]

@@BryanM.R.-prionic1 Yes and fun like a Smokey and the Bandit fun.

[@BryanM.R.-prionic1]

@@M-J Great, now I'm gonna have that blasted song stuck in my head for the next three or four days. 😁

[@M-J]

@@BryanM.R.-prionic1 hee hee hee

[@BookBlather]

@@BryanM.R.-prionic1 😂

[@bookstalgic]

I remember hearing about Night of the Manequins and thinking it sounded fun. Love the circling around of the trash! 📚✨ I have The Handmaid’s Tale also and I have held off from watching the show until after I read the book. I still need to watch Fall of the House of Usher! Great plans for March!

[@BookBlather]

Ha, me too! 😂. Night of the Mannequins was cool, because it took a total left turn that I did not expect…. It was pretty wild!

[@ToddsBookTube91]

Todd here. Hello! I recently discovered your channel I also have one. I don't like making TBR videos either because my mood might change. I love Vin's channel Revenant Reads! His videos are very relaxing.

[@BookBlather]

Hi Todd, great to meet you! I’ll check out your channel! Yes… Vin is awesome 😎

[@bookssongsandothermagic]

Ahh wow - so there's a few there that are downstairs by my computer which means they're close to my TBR - that is Handmaid's Tale, City (re-read) and My Heart is a Chainsaw. Battling the Gods was my favourite book from last year's Historathon.

[@BookBlather]

Looks like we’re doing a buddy/group read for Handmaids Tale in April now, if you’re interested.

[@TheWizardLibrary]

I love My Heart is a Chainsaw! As a mood reader I find the idea of making TBR videos so daunting because it can change so quickly for me! Maybe I'll just pick a few I know I'll read and do a video on those? I don't know, just started my channel so I'm still figuring it all out! Lots of pets to Olive!

[@BookBlather]

Woah, I didn’t realize you had a channel! Subbed!

[@TheWizardLibrary]

@BookBlather thanks! I'm brand new, finally decided to stop thinking about making a channel and just did it!

[@reggiereads5989]

🐶

[@BookBlather]

😊

[@BryanM.R.-prionic1]

Pretty sure I have "Battling the Gods" around here somewhere. I'd be glad to join in if you get to it. It doesn't have to be a structured deal since you have other buddy reads going. Maybe we could just swap impressions about anything that stands out. Loved me some Dragonlance back in the day -- especially the Chronicles and Legends. I'm almost afraid to re-read any of it for fear of destroying the nostalgia factor. I've read the Simak short story "Desertion" which I think he incorporated into "City." I thought the story worked very well on its own, but curiosity will probably drive me to read the novel sooner or later. Nice video. Hope y'all have a good one! Edit: Oh, and CB Angel looks hilariously trashy. Even so, I have my doubts that cover artist has been anywhere near a real truckstop. 😬😂

[@BookBlather]

Definitely yes for Battling the Gods! Yeah, DragonLance doesn’t hold up as well years later, but still always fun to revisit it 😊

[@revenantreads]

I hope you enjoy Battling the Gods! I’m also considering The Handmaid’s Tale next month… if you’re interested in a buddy read, let me know.

[@BookBlather]

April? Yes, let’s do it!

[@revenantreads]

@@BookBlather Great! Are you on Voxer?

[@BookBlather]

@@revenantreads Yep. I think I connected with you?

[@DanielsBibliophagy]

I need an excuse to re-read the Dragonlance Chronicles. It's been too long.

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

Same! 🐕🦴

[@BookBlather]

@@RobynHoodeofSherwood @danielsbibliophagy this sounds like the makings of a group project 😉

[@ChristopherEvenstar]

Did you ever happen to read the "Death Gate Cycle"? I remember enjoying the first part as a teen, but I think I lost it or something and never went back. I seem to remember it having a steampunk feeling, though I didn't know about that word at the time.

[@DanielsBibliophagy]

@@BookBlather Give the order and I'll jump sir.

[@BookBlather]

@@ChristopherEvenstar I have the first one somewhere, but never read it. Was that just Weis?

[@lesliepowell-mccarty7067]

My Heart is a Chainsaw is really good but it's even better if you know your horror movies. It's the 1st in a trilogy. Oof, The Handmaid's Tale is so good and very important but it infuriates me. I'm actually afraid it will come true. 😟

[@BookBlather]

ok, I thought there was a sequel... didn't realize it was a trilogy. Hmmm... I wonder if I have the proper horror movie education 🤔

[@badrad9226]

Hi Dave , Hi Olive ! I just seen that book My heart is a chainsaw . I can’t remember why or how I ran into it ? Ugh 😩 I feel like it’s a sequel to some books .

[@BookBlather]

Hey Jess! Pretty sure it’s original, but I believe it has its own sequel now 😊

[@badrad9226]

@@BookBlather Don’t feel the reaper ! Now I remember 😀 it’s not a sequel but I seen the books together by customer ❤️

[@krisreviews]

Would you believe... I have actually never read any of the Dragon Lance books 😅🤦‍♀️

[@BookBlather]

Perhaps it’s time? A number of people are interested, so I think I’m going to set up a group read schedule.

[@JohnSeney]

🐕😁😸 I'm telling you watch the tape she laid down to sleep seconds after you broke out the political Mary Trump book Olive hates politics! 😸😁 I wish I still had my John Carter of Mars paperbacks regardless of condition (which would be worse than yours! 😁😸)

[@BookBlather]

😂. Yeah, it would seem so! 🐶. Would you believe I splurged $20 on that new copy of the original DragonLance to give my daughter to read… and she read one chapter, ripped the cover off (re-taped), and then gave it back to me? ☹️

[@JohnSeney]

@@BookBlather What she just wanted the cover?! 😮

[@BookBlather]

@@JohnSeney She’s very careless. Just throws things on top of books. Not the first time it’s happened 😡

[@JohnSeney]

@@BookBlather 😸😁 LOL!

[@tomwebermusic]

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[@BookBlather]

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