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I forgot about this collection of short stories, Ai Jiang's Smol Tales From Between Worlds by Ai Jiang 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A collection of poetry, A Year of Last Things: Poems by Michael Ondaatje 3.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of A Year of Last Things: Poems by Michael Ondaatje 3.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next in line is a bit of Sci Fi, Empire by Clifford D. Simak
Karol wrote: "Bill wrote: "I have to get back to the Maisie Dobbs series. I enjoyed the 2nd as well."I feel like such a late-comer to this particular party. I've got friends who have read the Maisie Dobbs seri..."
Indeed
I just got this and couldn't wait to check out this series. Most enjoyable. I like the Saga series and I think I might enjoy this one too. Paper Girls, Volume 1
by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have to get back to the Maisie Dobbs series. I enjoyed the 2nd as well.
Completed #6 and it took awhile but was still an enjoyable horror story, Domain by James Herbert (Rats #3) 3.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next was supposed to be another book, but I've decided on something short and hopefully sweet, Abandon Galaxy! by Bart Somers
Lindsey wrote: "6th book finished - The Dictionary of Lost Words 
. 4 stars"Words define us, they explain us, and, on occasion, they serve to contr..."
I do have to read this. It's calling to me.
Joy D wrote: "Finished: I have read 12 of the original 16:12. A Fable by William Faulkner - 7/7/25 - 3* - My Review
I may read one or more of the remaining books, but I consider t..."
I've tried a couple of Faulkner's books but have always had difficulty getting into them. I was probably too young. Congrats on completing your challenge!
Laurel wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart Reynolds 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I just might h..."
It's a nice quick read.
My review of Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart Reynolds 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next is a bit of Sci Fi, Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett Jr.
Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of #6, 
by Ian Rankin 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com..."
I'm always in that mode it seems.. LOL
Dystopia.
My review of The Religious Body by Catherine Aird (Inspector Sloane #1) 4.5 stars. I'll continue with this series. It was most enjoyable.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next series start-up is Miami Blues by Charles Willeford (Hoke Moseley #1) I have read one of his standalones and it was ok, as I recall. We'll see how this is.
Lea wrote: "You never cease to amaze me with how many books you can have on the go at the same time, Bill! You are a legend. I had 4 on the go, finished one today and was trying to talk myself into making more..."I need to cut back, Lea. It's hard to focus on one book when I have so many on the go... It's such a bad habit... but it's also my weakness...
End June UpdateI only completed 3 more books from the 6 I read in the first half of the month, so a total of 9 books in June.
Completed
1. To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel by Harper Lee & Fred Fordham. Fordham's reinterpretation of Mockingbird is respectful and with the same impact as the original book by Lee. Great artwork and a fantastic story. (4.5 stars)
2. Photo-finishNgaio Marsh The Inspector Alleyn mysteries are always enjoyable. This story has Alleyn and his wife, famous artist Troy, heading off to New Zealand to paint a portrait of a famous Soprano. Alleyn is to look into a harassing photographer. Murder ensues, a big storm isolates the group.. Lots of fun (3.5 stars)
3. Cloud Warrior by Patrick Tilley A new series for me, Amtrak Wars #1. Set in a dystopian future in the US, the battle is between the above ground Mutes and the below ground technical Federation. The more I got into it, the more I enjoyed. (3.0 stars)
Currently Reading
Reading ten books currently. These are the most recent additions.
1. The Siege Winter by Ariana Franklin Historical fiction. Enjoying so far. I've previously enjoyed Franklin's Mistress of the Art of Dying series.
2. The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo Just about to start, Detective Kindaichi #1
3. A Year of Last Things: Poems by Michael Ondaatje for a poetry challenge. I have previousely read and enjoyed Ondaatje's Billy the Kid and other Poems...
4. Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart Reynolds Reynolds posts online as Brittlestar and is a humorist and political commentator. I had to try this.
Next in line?
1. Miami Blues by Charles Willeford (Hoke Moseley #1)
2. Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett Jr. I've had this for awhile. A new author in the Sci Fi genre for me.
3. Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley A Wycliffe mystery for my dusty book challenge
There you go folks. Enjoy your July reading selections.
Laurel wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of All's Faire in Middle School 4.0 stars "I haven't read Roller Girl but I also really enjoyed All's Faire in Middle School..."
Roller Girl is like All's Faire. Her artwork is great, isn't it. And the stories kind of grab you. I agree about When Stars are Scattered. It's a special story.
