I Found My Public Spying Book!
by Jenners • 06/23/2009 • Reading Challenges • 16 Comments
Here is the scenario: I was sitting at my son’s karate class when another mom two seats away takes out a book and starts reading it. My heart began to pound and I thought to myself “My public spying book! My public spying book! Woo hoo!”
But I couldn’t see the cover no matter how hard I looked. She was holding it at an odd angle and then holding her bookmark over the front of the book. I kept looking over to try and see it but could NOT get a good look. Then I felt that she noticed me trying to look at her book. I didn’t want to seem like a weirdo so I tried to be more sneaky about it. Still no luck.
I was starting to stress (what a dork I am!) and began contemplating whether I should just ask her what the book was. Then the challenge gods smiled on me and she suddenly shifted her position and I caught a glance at the book — Marley & Me by John Grogan. I’ve never read this book and I heard it was good. Have you read it? Is it as good as everyone says?
So I was wondering if anyone else found their Public Spying book yet? Did you have any trouble seeing the cover? Was it stressful? It was kind of a thrill for me … but then I am kind of easy to thrill. But the amount of stress I experienced while trying to sneak a glance at the book convinced me I would not be a good spy!
My Public Spying Book
How Cute Is This Cover?
Ha ha! No, I haven't yet read MARLEY AND ME, but I was truly laughing out loud at your description of trying to read the cover. I thought you were going to say that you fell out of the chair because you were craning so far forward. LOL! (or maybe I'm just light-headed from snacking on celery today … GAME ON!)
Oh, you'll like that! I ugly cried for about an hour of the movie. I'm so afraid that someone will use me for a public spying. I read such bizarre books sometimes, it'd torture them! Political, legal, philosophical, all varieties of non-fiction many would find painful.
Haven't found my spying book yet. Only on the random library location book "Every Good Boy Does Fine". Actually really good!
I couldn't believe how hard it was to find my spying book. Finally found mine on an airplane, which was good, because it gave me ample time to figure out what it was.
Otherwise, I probably would've asked what she was reading and started talking about my blog. You never know when you are going to meet another blogger or general book lover.
The one I found was Team of Rivals, which was a little disappointing since it's so thick! These are all of my picks:
http://bibliofreakblog.com/challenges/random-challenge/
This was too funny. It's late at night and I'm glad for the cheerful laugh to end my day. Next time I see someone reading in public I'm going to think about you.
So funny! I am glad that you found your book for that part of the challenge. I haven't read it but heard it was good. Hope you enjoy it!
LOL! I love the idea of trying to find a public spying book. I hardly ever see people reading, so it would be really hard for me. I'd have to go and get a train or something, just so I had the chance to find one!
I haven't read Marley and Me, but I've heard good things about it. I look forward to reading your review.
I haven't been able to find my public spying book, either. I keep looking, but, haven't come across anyone who is reading.
I started reading Marley & Me, but, for some reason didn't finish. I would like to see the movie, though. Can't wait to read your review.
You will love that book! It really is funny and I am not a dog person.
I loved this book! But, in full disclosure, I am a huge dog person who has 2 labs.
I haven't found my public spying book yet… I have to be on the lookout for one!
When I used to work, I know that I could find plenty of books to spy on during the train ride. Now as a stay at home mom, it will be more of a challenge. No one seems to read around me. I think I'll have to lurk around some library readers to get my book. Love how you had to play 007 to get a peek at the karate mom's book
Thanks for the laugh this morning – it's a great way to start my day! I haven't read Marley & Me, but it's in my stacks.
You are so funny! I don't have my spying book yet. I'm so afraid that it's going to turn out to be Twilight!
Good that u got your book , finally. I have sometimes had similar experiences during my commute to work where I try to see what people around me are reading and it gets weird when they suddenly look up and notice u staring at them
Then I politely ask them as to what's the title of the book as the cover looks good 
YES I have read that book and it's a very good book! (Though there are some very sad parts) I'm anxiously awaiting to see the movie (it's on my zip list at zip.ca) and everything I've heard about the movie it sounds like it follows the book very closely.
Anyway it's a good book, lots of laugh out loud moments and lots of kleenex moments.
You are so funny. I would have just asked her. You could say, "I was looking for a good book to read and was wondering if you'd recommend that one." Or something. But you know I am not typically shy about that type of thing. I am glad you found your spying book. I found mine- Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. A lady was reading it at the spa and I was sitting next to her so it was easy to tell. Plus, a woman she knew came in and they started talking about it.
Personally I would have talked to her. I would have been like, "Hey! What book are you reading?" But then I'm a dork like that.
I haven't found my public spying book yet.
Hopefully I will before the deadline.