Bill’s Comments (group member since Nov 30, 2021)

Bill’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

A challenging, interesting list, John. I've enjoyed Oryx & Crake and Revelation and just recently added The Calculating Stars to my bookshelf. I hope you enjoy all of your selections.

Alondra wrote: "Agent of Dreamland is already on the tbr!! I might need to put that on my list to buy."

You might indeed.

My review of Saga, Volume 5 by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next in line is a novella by Becky Chambers, To Be Taught, If Fortunate

2580. Saga, Volume 5

I've only read Rubbernecker and it was fantastic. I hope you enjoy. I do enjoy Kate Atkinson very much, haven't tried that one yet. Good luck in 2024, Fiona

Thailand - 31 countries now. The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi 4.5 stars

My review of The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi Glad I finally tried it as it was excellent. (4.5 stars)

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3 books to finish plus some short ones before end year. Hoping to complete at least 2.

2579. The Windup Girl

Carolien wrote: "I need to go back to the Jackson Brodie series, I enjoyed the first ones very much. I'm interested in your thoughts on the Doomsday Book, I've had it on the list for ages,

Enjoy the last few days ..."

I have a feeling that The Doomsday Book will carry over into 2024...

I've ordered Howard's End is on the Landing. It sounds interesting.

Anne wrote: "Linette wrote: "I loved JF's Thursday Next series! So clever. I'll have to give this one a try"

You should! I think you'll enjoy it. The humor is similar to the Thursday Next series.

Alondra wrot..."

You can do it..

Ioana wrote: "I'm not familiar with any of your completely read books, but Silent Spring, Doomsday Book and To Be Taught, If Fortunate are high on my TBR. Definitely in 2024. Looking forward to reading your revi..."

Thanks, Ioana.

Mid-December Reading Update
I've vetted the books I was reading and decided to give up on two of them; Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon and Chasing The Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World by Samantha Power. I recorded the pages read but they are NonReads with No Rating.

Other than them, I've completed six books so far in December:
1. This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, a strange Sci-Fiish story told in the form of letters between two enemies. 3.5 stars
2. When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson, a Jackson Brodie mystery and my favorite book of December so far. 4.5 stars
3. Ozma Of Oz by L. Frank Baum a fun adventure featuring Dorothy and the new ruler of Oz, Ozma. 4.0 stars
4. Agents of Dreamland by Caitlín R. Kiernan, the first book in the Tinfoil Dossier, quirky and neat SciFi story 3.5 stars. I've ordered the 2nd book.
5. The People That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the 2nd book in his Kaspak trilogy. An adventure in a prehistoric land. Entertaining. 2.5 stars
6. Gideon's Staff by J.J. Marric. One of my favorite police procedurals set in London. Neat story. 4.0 stars

Currently Reading
1. The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi A Dystopic Sci Fi story set in Thailand. Gene ripping, global warming. The more I get into it, the more I'm enjoying. Surprised how gritty it is.
2. The Skull Mantra by Eliot Pattison (Inspector Shan #1). I'm enjoying this mystery set in Tibet under Chinese occupation.
3. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. Can't say I'm enjoying, per se, but it's an excellent read about the dangers of DDT, crop spraying, etc. Of its time, but very powerful
4. Doomsday Book by Connie Willis A Time Travel book. I do wish it would go somewhere, but at the same time, I'm enjoying.
5. Saga, Volume 5 by Brian K. Vaughan The continuing adventures of this space opera, chapters 25 - 30. I'm drawn to it.
(any of these books not completed by end year with carry over to 2024. I want to see how each book ends.)

Next Book
1. To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers (I really liked her Monk & Robot duology.)

Enjoy the rest of your year.

I like your challenge. Enjoy.

Good luck with your challenge.

Good luck. Enjoy.

Congratulations on completing your list, Bonnie. Good luck in 2024.

I'm not familiar with your selections. I'll check out your reviews and may add to my book shelves too.. 😃

I've looked at Addie LaRue a few times. I should read my other VE Schwab books first I guess. I look forward to seeing what other books you add to your list.

I look forward to seeing what other books you choose. Pick books you want to read, not that you think you should.