Sean’s Comments (group member since Jan 30, 2019)

Sean’s comments from the Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die group.

Zeejane wrote: "I'm excited to see what the new edition, being released next year, looks like...."

Zeejane just drops this in another thread as if it's not HUGE news and we shouldn't all be floored by it and full-on discussing it!

So? Here's the only information I found out. Set to release on February 8, 2022.

Anybody else have more info? Anybody want to speculate what will be new?

This morning i finished Our Ancestors: The Cloven Viscount, The Baron in the Trees, The Non-Existent Knight by Italo Calvino. I very much enjoyed "The Baron in the Trees." "The Non-Existent Knight" brought the overall score down for me.

Update

15/26

T - Terralba - Our Ancestors: The Cloven Viscount, The Baron in the Trees, The Non-Existent Knight - 4/27/21

Just started Legend by David Gemmell.

Just began Our Ancestors: The Cloven Viscount, The Baron in the Trees, The Non-Existent Knight by Italo Calvino. Ready for a little adventure.

I just finished Alamut by Vladimir Bartol.

This was a wonderful book. The history part of it can be a little dry, but as the history of something I don't know much about (Muslim divergence of Shiite/Sunni/Ismaili) it was welcome. But the whole thing, when read as a fictional novel, is very readable and very entertaining/engrossing. It's going into my top 10 if not top 5.

Mia wrote: "Jälleenlöydetty aika by Marcel Proust. I already want to reread this serie."

Congrats. That's a big achievement!

I chose to go with Alamut set in 1094.

Update

14/26

K - Kabul - Alamut - 4/18/21

As far as anything like it goes.... I don't know... but here is a link to the discussion thread with the creator of that app. Has some history. And a couple of other options...

link

Diane wrote: "Seriously, I am laughing so hard I'm in tears. Too funny."

:P

Zeejane wrote: "I don't think I'll get detailed enough to share spoilers, but if I do I'll make sure to (view spoiler)"

Sounds good to me. I look forward to reading them. I would say just hide the spoilers. Because I will be interested in your little thoughts on books I have not read but would be afraid to click a spoiler link.... know what I mean?

Welcome to the discussion. Look forward to hear what you think. It's a fantastic book that is benefited from a deep read.

Ellinor wrote: "Sean wrote: "Ellinor wrote: "Diane wrote: "Reached 1100 books from the combined lists. Hope to reach 1200 by the end of the year."

That's amazing, congrats! What are your plans once you've complet..."

:D

We like Diane... So she will just have miss the last word of the last book, maybe...

This sounds like it will be a fun adventure. I look forward to following along with you....

However, I have a question. How will you treat spoilers in your reviews?

I avoid reading older book discussions from before I started reading the group reads because I know spoilers slip into those. (Is that the real reason I join all the group reads now? hmmmm).

Karen wrote: "Zeejane wrote: "I'm starting my List 'quest' at 28 books already read. Which leaves a lot left yet, haha :)"

First milestone is 25, so you are on the way!"

50, LOOK OUT!

Ellinor wrote: "Diane wrote: "Reached 1100 books from the combined lists. Hope to reach 1200 by the end of the year."

That's amazing, congrats! What are your plans once you've completed the list?"

no, no, no.... DONT ASK that question..... Have you not seen the title of Boxall's book??????

Welcome Sara to the group. And welcome back to the LIST. We are happy to see you here and look forward to seeing what this challenge brings you. Please feel free to look at the group reads and see if any of those books interest you. The discussions add another dimension to your reading than just reading. It's pretty fun.
Also feel free to throw out topics or get with us if you have any questions.

it'll be interesting to find out if you can make two trips!

Irem wrote: "that's a great tip thank you! I have also added Infinite Jest and Middlemarch to my wishlist today.

I'll add my recommendations when I'm not on mobile, the app seems to lack features."

Middlemarch was a great audiobook.

But be careful with Infinite Jest. It can be listened to, but depends how you acquire it. It should come with a PDF that includes the endnotes. If you get it from the library it likely won't. The endnotes are an important part of that book.