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My review of How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next in line is a thriller I think, Ratlines by Stuart Neville
2. An autobiography / biography. How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa 4.5 stars
Good on you, Karol. I'm still working through my list. LOL
Lillie wrote: "I’m hoping you’ll see this Bill (and anyone else who’s been interested in starting this series). I just listened to the first 3 audiobooks of the In Death series by J.D. Robb. Think ..."Thanks, Lillie. I still have the first book awaiting my attention. Dare I start another series?
Short stories.
Jun 04, 2024 01:55PM
Alondra wrote: "I don't have any, and I don't think the date has anything to do with it. Mmmmm. I really shouldn't look at these.... smh"
I think they're sort of pulp Sci Fi in many cases.
Patty wrote: "Finally, I've been meaning to read this for a while
"I look forward to seeing what you think of it.
I hope you enjoy Still Life. I'm slowly working through the Anne of Green Gables books and enjoying. Do you plan to continue with the series?
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JUNE 2024Start Date: 06/01/2024
End Date: 06/30/2024
Total Pages Read: 3488 pages
Bonus Points: 200 pts
Books Read:
1. Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin 40 pages, finished 1 Jun, 3.5 star
2. How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa 301 pages, finished 5 Jun, 4.5 stars
3. A Circus of Hells by Poul Anderson 189 pages, finished 9 Jun, 2.0 stars
4. The Big Jump by Leigh Brackett 128 pages, finished 13 Jun, 4.0 stars
5. When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed; Victoria Jamieson 264 pages, finished 14 Jun, 4.5 stars
6. Ms. Tree Vol. 5: Heroine Withdrawal by Max Allan Collins 272 pages, finished 15 Jun, 3.0 stars
7. The Paton Street Case by John Bingham 187 pages, finished 19 Jun, 4.5 stars
8. The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi 187 pages, finished 19 Jun, 4.0 stars
9. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonial Conquest and Resistance, 1917-2017 by Rashid Khalidi 319 pages, finished 23 Jun, 4.0 stars
10. East of West, Vol. 1: The Promise by Jonathan Hickman 152 pages, finished 25 Jun. 3.0 stars
11. Surfeit of Lampreys by Ngaio Marsh 284 pages, finished 27 Jun, 4.0 stars
12. Global by Eoin Colfer 144 pages, finished 28 Jun, 4.0 stars
13. Complete Cartoons of the New Yorker by Robert Mankoff 669 pages, finished 29 Jun, 4.0 stars
14. Ratlines by Stuart Neville 352 pages, finished 30 Jun, 4.0 stars
10 points:
- June is the month with the longest day in the northern hemisphere, and shortest day in the southern hemisphere. Read a book with under 200 pages, or more than 600 pages.
-- Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin 40 pages (10 pts)
-- A Circus of Hells by Poul Anderson 189 pages (10 pts)
-- The Big Jump by Leigh Brackett 128 pages (10 pts)
-- The Paton Street Case by John Bingham 187 pages (10 pts)
-- The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi 187 pages (10 pts)
-- East of West, Vol 1 by Jonathan Hickman 152 pages, (10 pts)
-- Global by Eoin Colfer 144 pages (10 pts)
-- The Complete Cartoons of the New Yorker by Robert Mankoff 669 pages (10 pts)
-- June is the 6th month of the year - read a book with 6 in the page count, or a book that is 6th in a series.
-- When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson / Omar Mohamed 264 pages (10 pts)
-- The Complete Cartoons of the New Yorker by Robert Mankoff, 669 pages (10 pts)
-- June is audiobook appreciation month. Listen to an audiobook.
-- Father's Day is the 3rd Sunday in June, Read a book where Father/Dad his in the title.
-- Flag day is June 14th. Read a book that has the flag from any country on the cover.
-- June is the 6th month of the year. Read a book that has 6 on the cover or the number 6 is in the title.
25 points:
-- The Summer Solstice is in June - read a book set in summer or with a summery cover.
-- Sweden, Denmark and USA celebrate their flag days in June - read a book set in one of these countries or by an author from one of these countries.
-- June 6th is the anniversary of D Day--the invasion of Normandy in WWII. Read a historical fiction book about WWII. Read a non-fiction book on WWII for 50 pts.
-- Helen Keller Day is June 27th. Read a book where the MC has a disability that they are able to overcome.
-- Martha Washington was born in June. Read a book about a First Lady. Read a book authored by a First Lady for 50 pts.
-- Many blockbuster movies are released in the summer. Read a book that made it to the big screen.
50 points:
-- June 5th is World Environment Day - read a book about the environment or an environmentalist.
-- Global by Eoin Colfer (50 pts)
-- Gemini is the star sign for part of June - read a book featuring twins.
-- Unfortunately The Atlantic Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Read a book where weather/climate is a part of the plot.
-- Global by Eoin Colfer (50 pts)
-- The name June are from the Roman goddess Juno. Read a book that includes references to mythology in the plot.
Something light, short and fuzzy to start off June. Catwings
, the first of 5 books in this children's series by Ursula K. Le Guin arrived in the mail yesterday so I had to read it. 40 pages of fuzzy, flying kitten fun. Sweet story. 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ioana wrote: "The Upper Kingdom sounds good, and I could not resist...what's another series to the mountain I already have on my TBR?How to Stand Up to a Dictator is another one I want to read. I've lived unde..."
Democracy needs to flourish and it can't just be accepted as a given. I've never been to Romania. I hope it's improved now that Ceausecu is gone... It must have been so difficult.
I don't know that Ressa has a solution, maybe more of a warning but I'm only half way through.
Lea wrote: "You are going to get me to add the Upper Kingdom series, aren't you? :-) What a great month! Here's hoping June is also full of good books."Add it, Add it, Add it..... :) Enjoy your June reading as well, Lea
You had an excellent month. I've only read C is for Corpse of your currently reading list. I hope you enjoy
End May Reading UpdateSince my mid-month update I've completed 5 more books, for a total of 13 in May.
1. Searoad by Ursula K. Le Guin, the 9th book in my 12 + 4 challenge. It was excellent, a collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Klatsand in Oregon. 5.0 stars (one of 2 5-star books I enjoyed the end of May
2. The Death Miser by John Creasey I focused on the mysteries / thrillers of John Creasey in May and this was the 2nd book. It's the first in the Dept Z thriller series. It was ok, an entertaining thriller but not one of my favorites (2.5 stars)
3. Inspector West Takes Charge by John Creasey My 2nd Creasey book, the 1st in the Inspector West police procedural series. most enjoyable. Good characters, good story. Looking forward to reading the next (4.5 stars)
4. Meet The Baron by Anthony Morton aka John Creasey. The first story in the Baron series. The Baron is a 'cracksman', a cat burglar, a safe cracker. Not perfect but still entertaining (3.0 stars)
5. To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson The 2nd book in a fantasy series 'peopled' with lions, tigers, bears, dogs, leopards, etc. The more I got into the story, the more I loved it. Even a few tears shed. My 2nd 5.0 star rating.
Currently Reading
(I've got more than I want to going at the same time, but I've added a new 12 + 0, also starting the 'Commit to one book Monthly' Challenge. I will whittle the # down.
1. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Hainish Cycle #4. I've read two or three times but want to reread as part of my Le Guin 12 + 4 Challenge
2. Surfeit Of Lampreys by Ngaio Marsh (Inspector Alleyn #10) Marsh is my June focus author. I do enjoy this mystery series, mostly set in Britain.
3. The Paton Street Case by John Bingham I've read and enjoyed two other Bingham mysteries. I've had this on my shelf for a little while and it fits the 'Commit to One Book' challenge. Besides it was written in my birth month
4. The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight #1) I'm enjoying this fantasy so far, I like the writing and story. It's my tome challenge book
5. A Circus of Hells by Poul Anderson (Ensign Flandry #1). I read the 1st book and it was ok. This is part of my new 12 + 0 Sci - Fi challenge
6. How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa. One of two non-fiction books I'm reading. Set in Phillipines but the ideas apply to any country toying with becoming a dictatorship.
7. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonial Conquest and Resistance, 1917-2017 by Rashid Khalidi My other Non-fiction book. I bought it because I felt an obligation to understand the region better. I must admit that I'm struggling a bit with it, but once I get going....
8. Six Ostriches by Philipp Schott My next series book. This is number 2 in the Dr. Bannerman, Vet Detective, series.
Next in Line
1. 12 + 4 Challenge (Ursula K. Le Guin) - The Dispossessed (Hainish Cycle #5).
2. 12 + 0 Challenge (Sci - Fi) - The Big Jump by Leigh Brackett
3. Series Challenge - Old Man's War by John Scalzi (Old Man's War #1) FINALLY!
4. Non - Series Challenge - Ratlines by Stuart Neville I keep putting this aside for other books. But not this time!
5. Tome Challenge - Wanderers by Chuck Wendig Who knows I may start this before I finish my other tome as it is calling to me
6. Monthly Focus Author - Ngaio Marsh - Death And The Dancing Footman (Inspector Alleyn #11)
So there you go. Enjoy your June selections!
There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly ground coffee... not that I have a coffee grinder, mind you. But I used to like it when people ground their coffee at the grocery store. Of course freshly baked bread also smells good, but that's a digression.I'm afraid I'm addicted to coffee, usually a pot each day... ☕ 😃
My review of To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson the 2nd book in the Upper Kingdom fantasy series. So good! 5.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Two books added to my just started list -
- Six Ostriches by Philipp Schott &
- The Paton Street Case by John Bingham
