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You doing great on this challenge.
Seems like a nice mix, Kristen. I have enjoyed Far from the Madding Crowd and The Princess Bride.
Martha wrote: "Interesting choices as always, Bill. Speak is a difficult read. I worked in a residential facility facility for at risk youth and many had lived terrible situations. Heartbreaking. I need to read..."
It was a very powerful story, wasn't it, Martha. I'm enjoying The Snowman right now. Glad to be visiting Harry Hole again.
Enjoy your travel reading, Anne.
Alondra wrote: "Great progress, Bill. These lists are helping me a lot; even though I don't read as fast as you. 😩😂📚📚📚"Reading is my life, Alondra.. :0)
The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt's Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back
by Shannon McKenna Schmidt
Read my 18th book in George Simenon's Inspector Maigret series. Still have 8 books on my shelf.
Completed my 4th dusty book, a Maigret mystery, Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon 3.5 starsNext in line is Inspector Wycliffe #14, Wycliffe And Winsor Blue by W.J. Burley
Martha wrote: "Finished my first book of the year ... 
by Dana Stabenow. I love, love, love her books. Breakup is still my favorite so far.Now to ..."
I do need to read the next book in the Kate Shugak series. It was so enjoyable. Congrats on finishing your first book Martha!
Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "It's an excellent dystopian novel, Alondra"A lot of folks thought the first book was just okay. I will keep it on my tbr. It seems short enough, and most say I just need to push past..."
There are so many books out there to read, Alondra. If you don't get to this one, ..... well, you know.
Kristine. I'm sorry I missed this as well. I've only read the Poisonwood Bible and like Alondra, thought it was excellent. I hope you're enjoying your selections so far.
Karol wrote: "Bill wrote: "13. The main character owns a small business. - The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilton. While it doesn't feature a lot in this particular story, Lara McClin..."I still have a few to read, Karol. I agree totally
Mid - February 2025 UpdateCompleted
(completed 6 books so far, 3 of them graphic novels, two of which are book adaptations)
1. Howards End Is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Susan Hill (non-fic) Susan wanders through her home checking out her bookshelves, talking about various authors. An excellent book for a book lover (4.5 stars)
2. The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Manu Larcenet Adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's dystopic novel, The Road. Excellent adaptation, reflects the mood excellently (4.0 stars)
3. Alabaster: The Good, the Bad, and the Bird by Caitlín R. Kiernan I've enjoyed Kiernan's Tinfoil Dossier and looked forward to trying this horror graphic novel series. You've got hell, reincarnation, battles with witches, guhls... Most entertaining (3.5 stars)
4. The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilton A Lara McClintoch archaelogical mystery. Lara goes to China to buy some Chinese artifacts and adventures ensue (3.0 stars)
5. Calling Out for You by Karin Fossum An Inspector Sejer mystery. Norwegian man marries an Indian woman. She disappears on her way to live with him. Inspector Sejer investigates. Excellent Scandinavian mystery (3.5 stars)
6. Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson A graphic novel adaptation of Anderson's novel. Artwork by Emily Carroll. YA story dealing with rape and sexual assault in school. Strong stuff. (4.5 stars)
Currently Reading
1. Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon An inspector Maigret mystery. Murder of a philandering wine merchant. Simenon really understands his character and stories.
2. The Snowman by Jo Nesbø It's been awhile since I've read a Harry Hole mystery
3. The Blackhouse by Peter May Mystery set on the Isle of Lewis. First book in the Fin McLeod series. Enjoying his writing style.
4. Crime Machine by Giles Blunt The last John Cardinal mystery (well, the last one for me) set in Algonquin Bay, Ontario. Grotesque murder and now they are investigating.
5. Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein Author Naomi Klein discovers that she's been confused with another author Naomi Wolf. She reflects on that plus various other topics. Excellent writing and interesting story.
Possible Upcoming
1. Wycliffe and the Winsor Blue by W.J. Burley An Inspector Wycliffe mystery, one of my dusty books
2. When the Tripods Came by John Christopher The prequel to the Tripods trilogy, excellent Young Adult Sci-Fi series.
3. Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo New author, new series for me.
4. Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson A Jackson Brodie mystery
5. The White Russian: A Novel by Tom Bradby
Enjoy the rest of your February reading. Happy Valentine's weekend.
Joy D wrote: "Finished: 5. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë - 2/15/25 - 5* - My Review"
An excellent classic.
Heartless Hunter looks interesting. I hope you enjoy Tommy and Tuppence. It's nice and fluffy as I recall. There is a fun TV series based on the books too, starring David Walliams and ...... I can't remember.. lol.
