Finished off, A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett today. At four years, it was one of the oldest of my long-term TBR pile residents! As a huge TP fan and having enjoyed the book immensely (should have a review up this week) I’m at a loss to explain why it has taken me so long to get around to reading it.

Still, it is a wrong that has now been righted, and I’m even more looking forward to reading, Nation, which I’m being good and saving to read over the Christmas break.

It also marks the almost-completion, of the final reading challenge I’m intending to complete this year. The Mythopoeic Awards Challenge, I’ve now read 6 and a half books out of the target of seven, with the final one being Susanna Clarke’s, The Ladies of Grace Adieu, a book which I’ll admit now I’m only mildly enjoying, and I’m finding it slightly tough going. however seeing as it is a collection of short stories, it is perfect for reading in short snatches, and will be easily finished by the end of the month.

1. Young Merlin Trilogy, by Jane Yolen [Winner: Children's - 1998]
2. A Hat Full of Sky, by Terry Pratchett [Winner: Children's - 2005]
3. Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman [Nominated: Adult - 1998]
4. The Ropemaker, by Peter Dickinson [Winner: Children's - 2002]
5. The Ladies of Grace Adieu, by Susanna Clarke [Nominated: Adult - 2007]
6. Coraline, by Neil Gaiman [Nominated: Children's - 2003]
7. Moonheart, by Charles de Lint [Nominated - 1985]

What this means is, my whole bookshelf is open to me, without any consideration to where any particular book may fit in to the various challenges, and whilst new books are always chosen like this, it is nice to open my TBR pile to the same rules for a bit. So first up is a young adult novel, by Tim Bowler, entitled Starseeker. I’ve heard many good things about his books, so when I spotted this one on sale in my local Oxfam for a bargain £1.50! I just couldn’t resist, picking it up and giving him a try.

Next up after that, is either, The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Miller or Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Now I already have a feeling which one I’m going to choose and I suspect I know which way this will go, but I thought I’d have a bit of fun and put up a poll.

Reviews Posted this Week:

• The Ropemaker by Peter Dickinson
• Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde