Stacked Up

Fortunately the local library in Miskolc does not close for the summer until August, so I, too, could invade at least one library, and get a bunch of books before their month-long recess. As I have consumed enough silly little paperbacks lately, not to mention that I have plenty more of such entertainment at home on my shelves, I thought I would get some proper literature in Hungarian. But then this is what I ended up with:

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney : This is the first volume of the widely popular and critically acclaimed series of children's books. I had already bumped into it several times on different book blogs, plus on imdb as well, as it has already been turned into a movie. I was quite taken by surprize when I saw it on one of the very few shelves of English books in my local library. It was an instant get, without a doubt. In fact, I have already read it, it is extremely hilarious, you simply cannot wipe off the smile from your face once you start reading it.
• Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby: I have only read High Fidelity by Hornby so far, but no doubt, he's one of the best contemporary British writers. He never fails to create a truly unique British atmosphere in his books, and complex & oh-so-hilarious characters. Not to mention all those pop culture references. This book is one long ode to the love of his life, football, that is (what else can you expect from a British bloke like him?), especially the club team, Arsenal.
• About a Boy by Nick Hornby: (never made it into the photo) Same reason as for Fever Pitch, plus, this is a novel that was adapted to the big screen. I liked the movie with Hugh Grant, I am curious about the book.
• Az ajtó by Szabó Magda: Hungarian classic, by one of my favorite Hungarian writers. Nuff said. (Should have read it a long time ago.)
• Puszibolt by Cserna-Szabó András: You may remember that I already loaned it back in January, but never got around reading it. I hate returning unread books to the library, nevertheless, it happens to me all the time. I thought I would give it another try, as I have heard only good things about it. Plus, I love the title! ( I do know the saying says that books should be judged neither by their covers nor their titles, still, they are and can be.)
• Kronópiók és fámák története by Julio Cortázar: I have never read Cortázar before, but Zsö has been chewing my ear about giving him a chance. So here I go, giving in to all that chewing & Cortázar.
• Robert Capa kalandos élete by Richard Whelan: Robert Capa is pretty much the greatest Hungarian photographer, and one of the best war photographers/correspondents of all time. I was surprized to find this biography of him in the lib, and since I am pretty interested in the guy, I got the book.
• Kissé elmosódva by Robert Capa: This one is written by Capa himself, supposed to be a story that he was trying to sell to movie producers. Thought I might as well get it together with his biography.

Furthermore, I placed on record (is it how előjegyzés called in English?) Közel Afrikához and Vissza Afrikába by Lángh Júlia. I have alread read Egy budai úrilány and Párizs fű alatt by her. Loved both, especially, the former. I enjoy Lángh's style, her first person narrative, and I can hardly wait to find out about her adventures & experiences in Africa. 

Well, as you can see, I have plenty of volumes stacked up for the next couple of months, so now all I have to do is get down to business and enjoy the ride.

What are you reading this summer?