What's On My Nightstand: January

In the month of January I've already read nearly a dozen books, my nightstand has been full, and I've got more books on order. It doesn't seem possible that January is coming to an end, but here we are and it's time for the monthly "What's On Your Nightstand" posting.

Currently if you were to come into my bedroom and look you would find the following books beside my bed...

I found out about this book through two friends who were discussing the series at a party. The series currently has two books with a third promised by 2010. Detective Jack Spratt is the protagonist and he works for the Nursery Crimes Division in the English country town of Reading. In The Big Over Easy Jack investigates the unexpected death of Humpty Dumpty. Stay tuned for my review.

I've read Rebecca, My Cousin Rachel, and Jamaica Inn, so it only makes sense that I would read The Scapegoat next. I know nothing about this book other than it involves two men who trade places, but I've always enjoyed the thriller aspect of Du Maurier's novels, so I'm looking forward to starting this one.

Last fall I stumbled upon The Penderwicks while browsing my local library. This is the sequel and if it's anything like the first I expect it to be a fun read. You can read my review of The Penderwicks here.

I've not read a lot of C. S. Lewis. My experience with him has been The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity. This book was chosen by the majority during the last book club meeting, so I've determined to give it a try.

That's what is on my nighstand list for now, what's on yours? Leave a comment and let me know, or link to your own post. For other Nighstand postings check out 5MinutesforBooks's January post.