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I was actually excited about James' win for the Man Booker prize. I've read two of his books and really liked them. I hadn't read any of the other nominees' books though, might give them a try later.
Bumping this thread just in case we have members who are interested in writing:)
I'm a bit late but I just wanted to say I'm glad you're doing better, Diane:)
Welcome, Rona:)
Leslie wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I've just started Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story."I didn't realize that was nonfiction! My interest in reading it just went up :)"
I didn't know this either!
I'm still enjoying Between the World and Me. I can see why Toni Morrison compares Coates to Baldwin; he's definitely a much-needed voice for our time.
Paul wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Currently reading Rain: A Natural and Cultural History. What an informative read it's been so far!"That one is on my TBR too Rowena. Just started Sextant: A V..."</i>
That looks interesting, Paul. Have you read [book:Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time? That one's been recommended to me a few times.
Diane S.✨ wrote: "I have that one and hope to get to it soon, Rowena. Looking forward to your thoughts on it.I am reading and enjoying The Lost Landscape: A Writer's Coming of Age by [author:Joyce ..."
Hi Diane, it's been really good so far:)
I've been meaning to read some Joyce Carol Oates for a while now but she's written so many books I don't know where to start!Glad you're enjoying your current read.
Evelyn wrote: "I have just finished reading The Power of Why: Simple Questions That Lead to Success. Amanda Lang has reminded me that small children who constantly ask why are very creative and in..."That sounds like a good book, Evelyn! I spend a lot of time with my friend's 5 year old and she asks the most wonderful questions; I definitely learn a lot from her questions.
Chrissie wrote: "Rowena wrote: "I'm reading Between the World and Me. It's such a powerful book."Everybody is praising that book but I found it unstructured and unclear when he goes off into his p..."
So far I'm finding it impactful and I had to stop reading it last night because it hit close to home. I can't say whether it's helpful to a child as yet, although I would say from personal experience black children are not allowed to be children but are seen as adults from a young age, so this honest talk about race is needed asap. We shall see how it goes.
LauraT wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Starting The Color Purple by Alice Walker. I watched the film years ago but have never read the book. I'm looking forward to it."I also read it a couple of years ago, ages after ..."
I love the book so much. I haven't watched the movie yet.
Chrissie wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "I have begun Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs With the audiobook you get a PDF file with over 400 photos."This one is on my list, Chrissie. Ho..."
Great review, Chrissie! I placed a hold at my library and I'm looking forward to reading it. It looks like a popular book so it might be a few months until I get it.
Hi Alice, I love both of those books too! I need to reread Dorian Gray
Gill wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Just started reading The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Storiesand so far it's been lovely."That looks nice, Rowena. I'll have a look for it."
It's really nice, Gill! I'm already lining up more of her books to read:)
Paul wrote: Fiction expands the soul, non fiction the mind. "Well said!
Chrissie wrote: "I have begun Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs With the audiobook you get a PDF file with over 400 photos."This one is on my list, Chrissie. Hope you're enjoying it.
Bella wrote: "Just started No Shame in My Game: The Working Poor in the Inner City by Katherine S. Newman. I'm also reading [book:Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast ..."
Interesting looking books, Bella!
