Colleen ’s Comments (group member since Nov 01, 2020)

Colleen ’s comments from the Talk @ Books! group.

Peter (Pete) wrote: "Hi, I am Pete. I am an outdoor educator on hiatus (hopefully only temporarily) from my job due to the pandemic. I am a nonfiction junkie but I do go for safe bets in fiction (classics) have been re..."

You have a wide interest Pete - and an awesome-sounding job. I hope you can get back into it sooner vs. later. I love a good nonfiction read - I learn so much.

Ulyssicia wrote: "I have read some of his books as he was a staple in my childhood due to my grandmother's obsession. I like many of his books The Institute was the first one that didn't catch me as much as I wanted..."

I thought the It movie remake was excellent!

Sandra wrote: "I gave 4 stars to Under the Dome. It wasn't what I was expecting (specially the solving of the problem) but I liked it."

Hmmm - sometimes he ends up in a weird plotline - and his endings sometimes don't work much for me.

Janice wrote: "I gave Under the Dome 5 stars. It's very good. I've been a Stephen King fan forever. Have you read The Dark Tower series? It starts with The Gunslinger.

I read [book:The Sun Down Mote..."

I need to read The Dark Tower series - or at least start with The Gunslinger. I hear it has a very famous first line.

I meant to read Sun Down last month or so but couldn't get to it quite yet. Glad you liked it.

Ulyssicia wrote: "Forgot to add the name whoops lol. The Institute."

Ulyssicia wrote: "Forgot to add the name whoops lol. The Institute."

Ah - The Institute - a new one from him. And set in my Twin Cities I see - interesting.

An article in the local paper: (I think you can just bypass the ad/popup.)

https://www.startribune.com/bookmark-...

Do you agree? Do you love recommendations or try and stay away from the whole topic? Give and/or take? Does it just depend? How careful do you think one should be (if at all?) Does it even matter what comes of a recommendation made?

Which one Ulyssicia???

I think his last book I read was Joyland which was more of a mystery, but I loved it with 5 stars. I have many of his on my TBR.

Janice wrote: "Colleen wrote: "Hi Janice - thanks for the interest in Serena! It's what I'm reading right now and it's page turning for me. I too, have owned my copy (forever) so am glad I am finally getting to i..."

Better late than never I say. And I also say you should get The Cove read in 2020 also, if possible. ;)

Keep us posted on The Nazi Officer's Wife!

I'm currently listening to Under the Dome (I've heard the TV miniseries wasn't the greatest) by the horror master himself - and although not truly what I would consider horror, it is classic Stephen King. I mainly chose this book to read in October to go along with the spooky theme.

Has anyone else read it? What else have your read that fits this genre?

Glenn wrote: "I LOVE strong women characters.

Three novels where the main character is not only strong but a super-strong woman:

Fatale by Jean-Patrick Manchette: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

Glenn - the only one I've read here is Gone Girl - and have been meaning to watch the movie. I'll have to check out your other two recommendations (and on to the TBR they go....).

Edit: The Door is already on my TBR. Giving it a bump up now. ;)

Hi Janice - thanks for the interest in Serena! It's what I'm reading right now and it's page turning for me. I too, have owned my copy (forever) so am glad I am finally getting to it now. Please join in whenever you can and we can share our thoughts on it! Have you read The Cove?

The Nazi Officer's Wife is also on my TBR! Is it good??? I note it has a 4.16 rating on GR.

The Mars Room is on my TBR. Let me know what you think. My TBR is huge so I need an extra push to get to a book sometimes.

Tell us what's upcoming on your list!

For me - to finish on audio Under the Dome! Also I am really liking Serena.

I will also be reading The Rent Collector and Wintering.

Who knows? Maybe we'll find buddy read partners through this posting.

Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'? wrote: "Jammin Jenny wrote: "I am loving Ruth Ware's books. Someone compared her to a new Agatha Christie, and I tend to agree."

I just finished reading Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware. I really enjoy her bo..."

Has anyone read her new one already? I've actually read three of her novels.

I also really like Lisa Genova. The topics though! I love her style though, and bringing attention/awareness to all of these horrible diseases.

Mindaugas wrote: "Hi, I'm Mindaugas, 34 yrs from Lithuania in North europe. Love reading books a lot and one day i would like to have my own bookstore"

I hope you do Mindaugas - sounds like a lovely dream. I enjoy books about books/bookstores, or even a component of the book. The Shadow of the Wind was a knockout as was Three Junes.

Ulyssicia wrote: "Hi, I am Ulyssicia from Buffalo NY. I am a mental health and substance use counselor. I am married and have a soon to be 2 year old son. I try to spend my free time reading as a form of a self-care..."

Hi Ulyssicia! You must have a hard/stressful job at times - I can relate as an insurance adjuster. Reading is definitely a form of self care - but some books have been more enjoyable than others! Plus, if it's hard subject matter it can be somewhat stressful to me. :)

Phelia wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Phelia from Jakarta. currently working as marketing. I Commonly read nonfiction with random topic depend on my mood hahahaha. But let's see if you guys can suggest me any good fict..."

I've read some sad non-fiction books Phelia! Jakarta looks beautiful - not sure I'll ever, ever get there unless I become a billionaire. Here's to hoping!

Sandra wrote: "Hi, everyone! Thanks for the invite, Colleen.

My name is Sandra. I'm from Uruguay but I've been living in Pennsylvania for the last 10 years (can't believe it's been already 10 years!). I would sa..."

Hi Sandra! You've come a long way. I've never moved out of state. Yet. Your avatar/picture looks super familiar - I must see you around GR a lot, maybe in some other groups. Looking forward to talk books with you! I have vowed to read a few classics per year. Let me know what you've enjoyed.

Cáitín wrote: "Hi everyone, I am Karen from Ireland and I am a librarian. I love all things book."

Wow Caitin, welcome! My running group has always wanted to do a distance/destination run in Ireland. I'm only into 5ks now, but would still go in a heartbeat.

Kristine wrote: "Hello everyone. Kristine from rural southeast Louisiana, by way of 4yrs in far northern Minnesota and a prior lifetime in the San Francisco Bay Area. Never ever am I without a bookmark in a book (o..."

I've been "up nort" a few times Kristine! I visited SF in March 2020, right before COVID stopped us.

I bring a book everywhere! Am out now with a laptop just so I see who has joined in my new group!