What should I read?
My library list is a bit thin at the moment…I just finished Claire Messud's last book, I'm reading Beloved by Toni Morrison, and I have Heinrich Boll on deck.
What should I read after that? What's the last GREAT book you read?
What should I read after that? What's the last GREAT book you read?
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Oct 09, 2014 05:07PM
Two novels and a memoir: The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis, 2 a.m. at the Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino, My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff.
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Julie wrote: "Two novels and a memoir: The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis, 2 a.m. at the Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino, My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff."Three books I've seen in bookstores and been curious about…going straight on my to-read list, thanks Julie!
Karen wrote: "Anything by Agatha Christie!!"Karen, way ahead of you :)
Jasper Fforde. Start with The Eyre Affair. (His YA series, starting with The Last Dragonslayer is also fabulous!)
"The Lost Wife" by Alyson Richman a very good historical fiction. Read the Author's Note too.
I really appreciate the writing of John Banville as Benjamin Black in his series of Quirke and his struggles. I prefer those books to Banville books (all of which I have read as well.) The other recent reads I have truly enjoyed include the books of the now deceased authors Sarah Caudwell (Hilary's solutions to lovely plots full of wit) and Kate Ross (Julian Kestrel series). It is a very rare thing for me to be satisfied with a "stand alone" novel, but I did like Naked Singularity by Sergio De La Pava. Really looking forward to your latest, Mr Finch! I am #4 on the waiting list.
Have you read The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey? Or The Golem and the Jinni? Or Louise Penny's series?
Andrea wrote: "Jasper Fforde. Start with The Eyre Affair. (His YA series, starting with The Last Dragonslayer is also fabulous!)"Andrea, so many people have mentioned that I should get into him…glad to know where to start, since I picked one up (mid-series I think) and was 100% lost!
Phillis wrote: ""The Lost Wife" by Alyson Richman a very good historical fiction. Read the Author's Note too."Great rec, will read!
Kathy wrote: "I really appreciate the writing of John Banville as Benjamin Black in his series of Quirke and his struggles. I prefer those books to Banville books (all of which I have read as well.) The other re..."Thanks so much for placing the book on hold Kathy!
I tried Banville and the writing was lovely, but the story just didn't do much for me…it was the first one - do they improve?
Kathy wrote: "Have you read The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey? Or The Golem and the Jinni? Or Louise Penny's series?"Yes to LP's books, no to the other two - adding them to my list!
Julie wrote: "Two novels and a memoir: The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis, 2 a.m. at the Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino, My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff."Julie, just wanted to update you that I found the Betrayers at the library this morning! Excited!
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Sheena wrote: "The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman"People are passionate about that one. Need to read it.
Charles wrote: "Sheena wrote: "The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman"People are passionate about that one. Need to read it."
Yes, I recommend that one, too. It was excellent.
Andrea, so many people have mentioned that I should get into him…glad to know where to start, since I picked one up (mid-series I think) and was 100% lost!Oooooh, yeah, trying to start in the middle of the series would leave one SERIOUSLY lost!! As it is, when I recommend these books, I always tell people to suspend ALL disbelief, dive into The Eyre Affair and just go for the ride! But when you do, they are just SO much fun!!
A wonderful talk Jasper gave about his books/writing can be found here:
http://www.supporthclib.org/event/tal...
Lewis Dartnell's The Knowledge, a British non-fiction bk about the skills needed to re-build civilization after the world ends. Well-written, too.(Sadly, I found that M.L. Stedman's The light Between Oceans did not quite live up to all the hype.)
Helen wrote: "Lewis Dartnell's The Knowledge, a British non-fiction bk about the skills needed to re-build civilization after the world ends. Well-written, too.(Sadly, I found that M.L. Stedman's The light Bet..."
Sorry to hear that about the Stedman…on the other hand I like the sound of the Dartnell, so thank you!
Have you read anything by Bryce Courtenay? I read 'The Power of One' and 'Four Fires' recently and they were among my favourites this year. They are the kinds of stories that you won't forget.
Malia wrote: "Have you read anything by Bryce Courtenay? I read 'The Power of One' and 'Four Fires' recently and they were among my favourites this year. They are the kinds of stories that you won't forget."Malia, I haven't! Great recommendation…going to add them
Have you read anything by Alexander McCall Smith? I could read anything by him. He created no.1 ladies detective agency, set in Botswana and the Isabel Dalhousie series, set in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Diana wrote: "Have you read anything by Alexander McCall Smith? I could read anything by him. He created no.1 ladies detective agency, set in Botswana and the Isabel Dalhousie series, set in Edinburgh, Scotland."I really love him Diana!
Charles wrote: "Diana wrote: "Have you read anything by Alexander McCall Smith? I could read anything by him. He created no.1 ladies detective agency, set in Botswana and the Isabel Dalhousie series, set in Edin..."Me too! I was fortunate to meet him in 2007 at a book signing event.
I'll wait to see your rating on The Betrayers. Hope you like it!
I just have to add 'I am Pilgrim', if you haven't read it yet. It's a thriller, but unusually intelligent. By the way, I came across your review of Carol Oates new book of stories and thought it was spot on! I read 'Carthage' earlier this year and thought it was AWFUL.I thought I should give her another chance, but I couldn't even finish this new one;-(
Charles Finch books are on Amazon's Kindle Daily Deal today (Sunday, Nov 23, 2014). If you do not have digital copies of his first seven books in the Lennox series, go for it!
The Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters. So wonderful and , like your detective, best listened to in audio format.
Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand--it's as if a Barbara Pym novel & a Tarquin Hall Vish Puri mystery got together, if that makes any sense.
Helen wrote: "Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand--it's as if a Barbara Pym novel & a Tarquin Hall Vish Puri mystery got together, if that makes any sense."I have not read Barbara Pym but I love, love Tarquin Hall.
I've just placed a Hold on Major Pettigrew at my library. Thank you!
I'm definitely reading your work this year after the brilliant article you wrote in The Millions. For all those interested (http://www.themillions.com/2014/12/a-...). Of course, now I'm also running out to get Elena Ferrante.
