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[Margo]

I'm reading Einstein's Dreams on my kindle but I think it's one I'll have to buy on paper as I will probably revisit it often.
It's a series of short essays based on dreams that Einstein had that led to him formulating his famous theory. It is full of ideas and philosophies and is both beautiful and thought provoking. It reads like poetry and is full of beauty and creativity. It's a reminder of how short and fragile life is and of the impermanence of all things. Big thinking portrayed in very simple language.

I've just written 4 sentences in a row beginning with "it's" LOL

[Paul]

That sounds odd and interesting.

[Margo]

It's both Paul. I've never read anything quite like it :-)

[Margo]

I'm actually sorry I didn't choose it as my classics read in your challenge.

[Trelawn]

Just read the blurb there, it's sounds fascinating. I've never heard of it or the author.

[Margo]

Trelawn wrote: "Just read the blurb there, it's sounds fascinating. I've never heard of it or the author."

Nor had I. It's a transaction. I think it's kind of a hidden gem.

[Margo]

I meant translation - stupid auto correct ;-)

[Paul]

May keep an eye out for it. :-)

[Andy]

not a runner, but really enjoying Once a Runner by John L. Parker Jr.
might inspire a new year's resolution

[pauline_nlp]

Hi everyone ! I'm back here, and I'm currently reading a book, that I wanted to read so much next year....and it is.... Fahrenheit 451. I'm enjoying it for the moment. Anyone else had already read it here ? Please, tell me so we can exchange ^^
Have a nice day !
-Pauline

[Margo]

It has been nominated for our Jan group read!

I am keen to try it though I'm usually disappointed with Bradbury. His ideas were wonderful and every now and then he constructs a beautiful sentence but in general I'm not a fan of his writing style.

[Seraphina]

hi Pauline, I have read Fahrenheit. it's an excellent book, hope your enjoying it

[Thomas, Moderator]

I just finished Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
I enjoyed it and rate it 4/5. My review includes an online link to an author interview.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Colleen]

Thomas I really want to read it :)

[Thomas, Moderator]

I have received 8 likes on my review, 7 from women, and Liz has now decided to read it. I think that you will enjoy it Colleen. Liz thanks those who liked my review, helping her decide to read it.

[Colleen]

Thanks for the warning about cats . I love cats ...have three . I'm hoping to get this for Christmas:)

[Thomas, Moderator]

You're Welcome. It is still available on NetGalley. Free if you are registered, and get approved for the book. You are expected to write an honest review.

[Colleen]

Thanks good to know . I'll have to look into it :)

[Andy]

adding Born a Crime TBR

somehow, had managed to get to this point without reading a Harry Potter book or watching any of the movies.
eldest is reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, so we're reading in parallel,
good fun so far
must be on the box over Christmas, hopefully we'll finish and then watch

planning to not spend much time online in next week, if you celebrate Christmas, hope you have a good one.

[SherryRose]

Andy wrote: "adding Born a Crime TBR

somehow, had managed to get to this point without reading a Harry Potter book or watching any of the movies.
eldest is reading [book:Harry Potter and the So..."

If I didnt have kids I probably wouldn't have read or seen Harry Potter. There are quite a few books I'd have missed out on if I didnt read what they read. All genres are fun. I love a good YA book too!

[pauline_nlp]

Seraphina wrote: "hi Pauline, I have read Fahrenheit. it's an excellent book, hope your enjoying it"
If you want, I just have written my review, you can translate it to read it ^^

[Bookworm with Kids]

I was wondering if anyone has read The Thief Taker by C.S. Quinn? It is on sale on Amazon Kindle at the moment but the blurb for it sounds like the exact same story as Plague by C.C. Humphreys that we read in October. It may be just a coincidence but the second book in her series is calledFire Catcher. Now I know that these are the two major events in that period of history but again, the blurb sounds so similar to C.C. Humphreys . If anyone has read both of these books, I was wondering what they thought - are they in fact very similar (or the same?) stories? I read the reviews for The Thief Taker and they don't sound too enthusiastic - and they were from people who were given the book to review!

[Quix.]

I've just finished reading The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson ( late to the party, I know ) and it really struck a chord. I loved it. It was a quick read too at only 340-ish pages. I had it devoured in two days.

I've just opened up A Casual Vacancy by J.K Rowling ( I seem to have a thing for starting popular books years after they've been proclaimed ) and so far so good. Well, as good as any prologue can make me feel!

[Margo]

I enjoyed The Casual Vacancy Quix ;-)

[Charlie]

Just begun 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold'. Really economical and evocative prose (so far). Can't think why I've never read it.

[Margo]

Can't beat le Carrier for espionage. My favorite has to be The Constant Gardener.

[Charlie]

Margo wrote: "Can't beat le Carrier for espionage. My favorite has to be The Constant Gardener."
I haven't read it, though saw the film. I'll put it on my list. I also had le Carre's memoir 'The Pigeon Tunnel' for Christmas so will be in to that shortly.

[Thomas, Moderator]

I just finished The Borrowed . I recommend it to fans of deductive reasoning mysteries(Sherlock Holmes). My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Myra]

I'm just finishing up Doubt by C.E. Tobisman. Just in time to start the genre challenge.

[Margo]

Great timing Myra ;-)

[Molly]

Room by Emma Donoghue

[Frank]

Charlie wrote: "Just begun 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold'. Really economical and evocative prose (so far). Can't think why I've never read it."

That was one of Le Carre's earliest books, and I've always thought it was his best. It stripped away all the false romance of the spy genre and instead gave a really chilling portrait of a burnt out operative who's lost all his illusions. It reminded me of Graham Greene's best novels.

[Sara]

I'm going to be working on two challenges in 2017.

A Daily Plan For Reading All of Shakespeare in a Year

Book Riot's 2017 Read Harder Challenge (This one will hopefully have some cross-over potential with the GRI genre challenge).

[Myra]

I just started A Piano In The Pyrenees: The Ups and Downs of an Englishman in the French Mountains by Tony Hawks for the 2017 Genre Challenge.

[Patrick]

Many books in progress, three specifically Irish: Francis Stuart's Black List Section H; Anthony Cronin's Dead as Doornails; Margaret Brew's Chronicles of Castle Cloyne. The last is a virtually unknown 19th Century novel that is splendidly entertaining.

[Karen]

I was given to book on Irish History for Christmas and

I have finished the Twelve Apostles it was a great read with first hand knowledge from the men who where part of the twelve, Documents, pictures and personal accounts from Micheal Collins letters

[Frank]

I recently finished reading Freezing, an offbeat thriller where a dysfunctional morgue attendant goes on a quest to identify an unclaimed cadaver. It got a lot of rave reviews in the media, but I had the feeling the author was deliberately trying to make the characters seem as oddball as possible to hide the fact that there wasn't very much suspense in the story.

[Susan]

Frank wrote: "I recently finished reading Freezing, an offbeat thriller where a dysfunctional morgue attendant goes on a quest to identify an unclaimed cadaver. It got a lot of rave reviews in the..."

That was good for a smile.

[SherryRose]

Yes it was. Frank that was a great and quick review!

[Kara]

Started my travel book for the challenge "The Birthday Boys". Not that far in yet so I'm not sure if I like it yet. Hopefully I do!

[Margo]

I also started the new year off with a travel choice on my kindle, The Penguin Lessons. So far it's making me smile :-)

I'm also listening to Warbreaker and I have to say it's refreshing to get enthralled in other world politics - different species, similar issues! I'm enjoying that one too.

[Andy]

really enjoyed parallel reading the Philosopher's Stone with eldest over Christmas

we're starting into Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
have heard that later books are more appropriate for older kids, so we may pause after this one,
will see how it goes

[Paul]

I'd say your grand up to Prisoner of Azkaban , then it all gets a bit older with the onset of puberty

[Margo]

That's how we read the first three books too Andy ;-)

[Andy]

thanks Paul, Margo, Emma for advice

[Molly]

paradise lost

[John]

Has anyone read The Glorious Heresies? I loved it and though hard hitting small time crime etc in Cork, I found it so Irish and so entertaining as well.

[Maria Hill]

I read The Glorious Heresies in audio format last year and really liked it.

[Maria Hill]

I read The Glorious Heresies in audio format last year and really liked it.

[John]

Maria wrote: "I read The Glorious Heresies in audio format last year and really liked it."
Glad you also enjoyed it, Maria. I found the confessional scene where the priest, I think, is replaced by a criminal, very creepy. The dialogue was sharp and believable throughout and I am looking forward to more books from her. I think she used to have a blog, but it's gone now. Whose voice reads the audiobook? is it the author's?