Kassi’s Comments (group member since Dec 30, 2015)

Kassi’s comments from the 2016 Alphabet Challenge group.

Kevin wrote:

I didn't care for killing Jesus as much but found Killing Kennedy fascinating. My wife liked Killing Lincoln better...."

Yes, I got Killing Lincoln too. I am hoping it is. The kids have to read one nonfiction a year now, so I'm trying to get in more things they might like because they all think they hate nonfiction.

I am thinking about that one too. Colleen Hoover has been recommended highly to me, and I haven't read anything by her.

Good idea to double up!

Yeah, I just commented about this in your clock group. I agree. There are so many things I want to read that this forces me to choose from just a few and read something I would have put off until later...or never...so it's making me mix it up quite a bit!

I was not a fan of Blackbird. Intriguing idea but the resolution to the mystery ended up being the plot line from a famous short story in many high school literature text books. I won't say which as not to ruin it for anyone who might want to read it still, but I found it unoriginal and disappointing once I discovered that's where the plot was going.

Neither are things I probably would have grabbed on my own, but both sound intriguing. And I trust both of you for reading recommendations :) except Kevin's history books; I ignore those, lol

A lot of great sounding things that I wasn't familiar with. Lots to look at! One reason I love these threads and this group. :)

Yes, 5 people is quick and easy, it does have good lines, and it's interesting to think how all our lives tie together. I haven't ever met anyone who disliked it, but I agree, it's not great literature.

I have browsed How They Croaked, it's interesting. The how to die one sounds along the same lines, fun tidbits.

Kay wrote: "I've got The Husband's Secret on my H list, too! Just finished Big Little Lies, my first Liane Moriarty book and loved it! Also picked up The Happiness Project. Who couldn't use a bit more happines..."

I want to read Big Little Lies as well. And more happiness is always good!

A very sad book, Kevin, but important, I think.

Kevin wrote: "I plan to read Dead Beat (The Dresden Files #7) by Jim Butcher. Deception Point by Dan Brown is an excellent book if you're looking for a D book."

How would you rate it compared to his others? And how about Digital Fortress? I really enjoyed Inferno and the two movies which I didn't read the books for, but I didn't like Lost symbol as much.

Kay wrote: "Browsing the shelves of Readers Corner, I came across Day After Night by Anita Diamant. About young women who escaped Nazi Europe after WW II. I love historical fiction so hope this is a good one!"

That does sound interesting. I'm not usually into historical fiction, but WWII is one of the areas that does interest me along with the 1920s.

I think Room will be one of my top contenders. I haven't looked that far in the alphabet too seriously, but definitely interested in Room.

I am leaning towards trying Go Set a Watchman. I eventually did like The Girl in the Spiders Web. It does take a while.

Heidi wrote: "I'm currently on (and sorry it's out of order - I didn't think I would make it in this group since I was still on Shelfari prior to the merge) The Glass Magician (book 2 of The Paper Magician serie..."

That sounds like something I would be interested in. I'll have to check it out.

I just bought Killing Kennedy and Killing Jesus for the library.

I have heard of Ridley Pearson a few times. He seems to be popular in that genre.

well since there is no punishment for not following the rules, you can do whatever you want :) make your own rules!

I have always found the Romanovs fascinating. I'll have to try that one!