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Jackie wrote: "I'm going to start reading Old Filth by Jane Gardam later today."

I really enjoyed that ... also the sequel The Man in the Wooden Hat

[Jackie]

I've just marked that one to read too :)

[Karen M]

I'm reading Hunting Badger. Haven't read a Tony Hillerman in a while.

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People of the Deer – Farley Mowatt – 4****
Farley Mowatt examines the various factors that led to the demise of The People of the Deer in this fascinating book. He went into the vast Barren Plains of North central Canada to study the caribou, and the Ihalmiut people who depended on “the deer” for their very existence, living among them in the late 1940s, when their tribe had dwindled from several thousand in about 1900 to less than 50 individuals in 1947.
LINK to my review

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Karen M wrote: "I'm reading Hunting Badger. Haven't read a Tony Hillerman in a while."

I came late to the Hillerman fan club. I think I read the first book by him just a few months before he passed away. Sorry I missed out for so long.

[Karin]

I'm 89 percent of the way through White Heat so will finally be able to join the conversation (the last few months the choices were darker novels than I read at this point in my life :) ).

[Jackie]

Finished & thoroughly enjoyed Old Filth by Jane Gardam.

Today I'm going to start reading The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton.

[Carolyn]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book which I read several years ago. It was chosen by my book club. I looked for other books by this author, but to me, this was the best.

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Carolyn wrote: "I thoroughly enjoyed this book which I read several years ago. It was chosen by my book club. I looked for other books by this author, but to me, this was the best."

What book?

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The Ex-Debutante – Linda Francis Lee – ZERO stars
Where to start? Cardboard characters. Tortured dialogue. Ridiculous plot. “Clever” writing devices that aren’t. This is just a disaster.
LINK to my review

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Malinche – Laura Esquivel – 4****
Malinalli was a Native woman from Tabasco, whose ability to speak Spanish as well as two native languages brought her to the attention of Hernan Cortes. In this lyrical, poetic novel, Esquivel gives us a strong woman with deeply held beliefs who wanted to free her people, and realized her mistake far too late. I love Esquivel’s writing. Her imagery is vivid and tangible. This is a decidedly Mexican novel. Esquivel infuses the story with magical realism, mysticism, and spirituality. It reminds me of the oral story traditions of my grandparents.
LINK to my review

[PattyMacDotComma]

A challenge led me to discover this wonderful book by a young Mununjali writer, Ellen Van Neerven, whose first full book of fiction, Heat and Light, has deservedly won some awards.

These are connected stories of Australian indigenous youth, trying to leave home, as teens do, but being pulled back to country in spite of themselves. Good writing, interesting look at something many readers know little about.

My review for 4★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Heather L]

Currently reading: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

[Karen M]

I'm nicely into People of the Book. It just gets more and more interesting.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Karen M wrote: "I'm nicely into People of the Book. It just gets more and more interesting."

I loved it! And the history is well researched - fascinating stuff.

[Carolyn]

Karen, I loved this book too. It was discussed in our book club and all fifteen of us rated it very highly. In fact I have enjoyed all her books.

[Karin]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm nicely into People of the Book. It just gets more and more interesting."

I loved it! And the history is well researched - fascinating stuff."

Do you think so? I have only read Year of Wonders, where there was some rather anachronistic stuff, mostly in certain attitudes and outlooks, and a few very unbelievable parts the story. It has made me reluctant to read any of her other books.

[Paula]

I'm reading and loving it!

[Brittany]

I just finished Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History by Sam Maggs and it was great! The writing was slightly childish; however, the message that females have done a lot more through history than they have been given credit for is inspiring!

I have now moved on to The Woman Who Mapped Labrador: The Life and Expedition Diary of Mina Hubbard about the exploration of Mina Benson Hubbard, hopefully it is a good one!

[KappaAlpha]

I'm reading madame bovary. it is a bit boring but it has a nice story. it's a classic btw

[Carolyn]

It's certainly a classic, and in a way, a morality play.

I've just finished the fourth volume of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels. This last is a huge tome, but I read one novel after another after another, not wanting to finish, because, I thought, what would I do now. I was totally wrapped in this world ... and then when I finally finished, Ii felt relieved as though I'd been released from a spell.

[Jackie]

I'm starting Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens tonight.

[Paul]

Just finished Old Man and the Sea. Starting the Sound and the Fury tonight

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C is for Corpse – Sue Grafton – 3***
I love Kinsey Millhone; she’s smart, determined, hard-working, loyal to her friends, and strong in mind and body. I also like that Grafton occasionally gives us a little humor to ease the tension of some very dark situations. It’s an entertaining series, and I’ll keep reading it.
LINK to my review

[Larry]

I just finished Bernard Cornwell's Flame Bearer. I've been a fan of the series but now that Uhtred has recaptured his ancestral home I wonder what could possibly drive him now? I'll wonder if he'll be a bit like Gatsby once he reconnected with Daisy. He should end the series here I think but I'm sure it will go on.

[Karen M]

Karin wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm nicely into People of the Book. It just gets more and more interesting."

I loved it! And the history is well researched - fascinating st..."

Next week my book club meets to discuss this book. I loved the historical parts but the relationship between Hanna and her mother and a few other things I think are going to be discussed in detail, I hope, because I wasn't completely happy about how the book ended and a few other things. I still feel it was a four star read.

[Paula]

I'm reading

[Karen M]

Reading a Christmas book at last, Christmas Joy

[PattyMacDotComma]

Just finished this one.
5★ for the novel The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore, a fascinating historical 'faction' about the battle of the giants, Edison and Westinghouse.

Factual background with entertaining imagined relationships and romance.

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

[S.K.]

The Well of Ascension, by Brandon Sanderson. The first Mistborn book was pure epic, and I'm looking forward to the following books

[PattyMacDotComma]

I loved this one! Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

5★ for the Letter Library which has inspired a real ('virtual') Letter Library.

I loved the teens, the people, and the Howling Books Bookshop.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Book Concierge]

Summer – Edith Wharton – 3.5***
Wharton’s novel of a young woman’s awakening sexuality shocked readers when it was first published in 1917. Wharton knew the social makeup of turn-of-the century America, and used her novels to explore the nuances of the “rules” – spoken and unspoken – by which people, especially women, had to live. It’s a slim novel, and a great introduction to Wharton’s writing.
LINK to my review

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PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I loved this one! Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
..."

Sounds like a fun read!

[Jackie]

Later today I'm going to start reading Annabel by Kathleen Winter.

[Karen M]

Finished the appropriately named Christmas Joy and enjoyed it very much. Now I'm reading a book of short stories, Coulrophobia & Fata Morgana.

[Karen M]

Jackie wrote: "Later today I'm going to start reading Annabel by Kathleen Winter."

Have a Happy Holiday Jackie!

[Peri]

Lori wrote: "Hi Everyone,

So the last What Are You Reading was glitching something serious, and I apologize for that.

Here's a clean new thread by which you can share your current reads, because we are curi..."

I'm reading 'Fifteen Postcards' by Kirsten McKenzie. This novel is set both in contemporary London and in London during the Victorian era. So far so good. Victorian dress and attitudes are well depicted ...

[J.N.]

I'm reading "Wooden Leg", which recounts the Indian perspectives surrounding the fateful battle with Custer.

[Sarb]

I am currently reading Crenshaw, I am always excited reading new books it's just a new word that the book recreates.

[W.T.]

I'm reading Saturn Return by John Sandford and Ctein. Just finished Power of Broke by Daymond John. Will probably read Ben Bova's latest book, Death Wave, next.

[Jennie]

I'm reading my usual 6 or so at once -

Charlotte Gray on audio which I'm enjoying tho the style is a bit stuff at times

Ghost Variations by my fellow Unbound author Jessica Duchen - a highly absorbing novel about spiritualism, Schumann and the search to find his
last written piece (just before he committed himself to a mental asylum) - fictionalised history

All the light we cannot see by Anthony Doerr - absolutely captivating, beautiful language, loving so far!

there's more but need to make a cup of tea now

[JoJo]

Hi all

Pretty new to this forum :)
I'm reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. About half way through and really enjoying it so far. Very very geeky though!

[Sarb]

I'm just starting the book 'Counting Thyme" so far it's a lovely book, and I can't wait for more.

Counting Thyme

[Sachin]

Just finished "A thousand splendid suns" by Khaleid Hossaini. And now reading "The Delusional God" (Not sure if i shud be reading it, changing my perspective towards stuff :-/ )

[Karin]

Karen M wrote: "Karin wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm nicely into People of the Book. It just gets more and more interesting."

I loved it! And the history is well researched - ..."

It's always good to read other people's thoughts, etc, about books. It's one of my favourite parts about Goodreads.

[Roxanne]

New to this forum...so happy to share. I just finished "Truly, Madly, Guilty" - it was great! Now I'm reading a book my sister recommended - "When Breath becomes Air" - so far, so good!

[PattyMacDotComma]

On a roll - three 5★ books in a row, I think. The latest is Nicolas Rothwell's book of essays, Quicksilver.

He knows whereof he speaks, and he speaks well about European art, Russian literature, Australian Aboriginal art and history, and the growing interest in Australia's 'real' history.

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

[Karin]

I'm reading several books. Irena's Children: The Extraordinary Story of the Woman Who Saved 2,500 Children from the Warsaw Ghetto, Lucia in London (for a group discussion), Rocket Boys and Christmas Caramel Murder.

[Anne]

I just finished The Heist by Daniel Silva and am starting In The Woods by Tana French. My son gave it to me for Christmas yesterday. Been waiting to read it.

[Paul]

Just finished American Gods by Gaiman going to start Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by Jemisin.