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[Dale]

Just read Victim of Grace: When God's Goodness Prevails which spoke to me on so many levels.
This morning started reading Lila by Marilynne Robinson which I bought yesterday with a book voucher given me by a friend. Can't wait to get back to it. Life does interfere with reading time.

[Gisela]

The Minimalist Budget: How To Budget Like A Minimalist. Save More, Spend Less, And Enjoy Life

short and sweet + great advice, loved it

[Diane S ☔]

Finished A Fortune-Teller Told Me: Earthbound Travels in the Far East
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Angela M]

Last night I finished The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy. If you loved Harold Fry you will love this one too . My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Finished A History of Loneliness by John Boyne

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

[GeneralTHC]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Finished A History of Loneliness by John Boyne

My review is at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Oh great! Glad to see you liked it so much. I have it. I started to read this a while back. Definitely be moving it back to the top of the list now.

[Amber]

I read Stephen King's new short story A Death which was a pretty good horror western short story at the New Yorker magazine website and Falling Sky which was a pretty good steam-punk zombie dystopian story.

[GeneralTHC]

I just finished a Michael Koryta book:The Ridge. It was actually a pretty good read. I would recommend this one to people who like horror of the type Koontz has written. I gave it 4-stars.

[Chrissie]

I have completed Benjamin Franklin's Bastard: A Novel. I started out not liking it, but it turned around for me. It is like two different books the first and second half.

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

[Tom]

Chrissie wrote: "I have completed Benjamin Franklin's Bastard: A Novel. I started out not liking it, but it turned around for me. It is like two different books the first and second half.

My review..."

I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[[deleted user]]

I have just finished Irresistible by Karen Robards, and was sorely disappointed. It's second in a trilogy I have been reading, and I was really NOT a fan of this "heroine". I couldn't stand her. All she did was complain and whine and feel faint. I started Shameless the other day, and it is SO much better! Finally, a heroine with backbone!

[LauraT]

Just finished The Beekeeper's Apprentice; found it a bit boring ...

[Monica]

LauraT wrote: "Just finished The Beekeeper's Apprentice; found it a bit boring ..."

Good feedback, Laura. This one is on my reading list, but I'm in no hurry to get to it.

[Chrissie]

I finished and enjoyed One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey.

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

[LauraT]

Monica wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Just finished The Beekeeper's Apprentice; found it a bit boring ..."

Good feedback, Laura. This one is on my reading list, but I'm in no hurry to get to it."

I don't want to influence anybody!!! I didn't like also Conan Doyle's books!!!!

[Julia]

Maggie wrote: "I have just finished Irresistible by Karen Robards, and was sorely disappointed. It's second in a trilogy I have been reading, and I was really NOT a fan of this "heroine". I couldn't..."

Hi Maggie - if you want a heroine with a back bone, try the In Death Series by J.D. Robb. Eve Dallas is the protagonist in the series and she is definitely NOT a whiner. It's my favorite series, I have them all.

[Julia]

Chrissie wrote: "I finished and enjoyed One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey.

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

I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I read this about a week ago and loved it.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Four Books
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chrissie]

Julia, I couldn't give it as many stars as you but I did enjoy the book. I felt he was a bit fixated on his measurements, more of a scientist than a poet!

[Shirley]

I've just finished Gilead, which I loved. I gave it 4 stars and here is
my review

[Dale]

Glad you enjoyed it Shirley? Will you now read Lila?

[Shirley]

Dale wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Shirley? Will you now read Lila?"

Yes, I'm sure I will, but I will read Home first, as I already have that on my bookshelf. Does the order matter much?

[dely]

I have finished reading Un'isola di mistero : seguito delle avventure di viaggio di Dalle caverne e dalle giungle dell'Indostan. I couldn't find the English edition but it's the sequel of From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Though it was short, it was an interesting read about what the author has seen during his journey in India at the end of the XIX century. I'm only sorry that I've read it in fits and starts because I've been again very busy. I'm sure I would have liked it much more if I had time to sit down and read it calmly.

If someone is interested I've written a short review, first Italian then English: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

Shirley wrote: "Dale wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Shirley? Will you now read Lila?"

Yes, I'm sure I will, but I will read Home first, as I already have that on my bookshelf. Does the order matter m..."

No, I read home before Lila, Shirley.

[Diane S ☔]

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

[dely]

Sandy wrote: "Dely, thank you or providing your review of the Blavatsky book in English. It does sound very interesting. I am going to try to find one of her books. My daughter is going to India next year and sh..."

I don't suggest it to your daughter if she doesn't know anything about India! This is also a dated book, you will find sacrifices to the goddess Kalì, you will read about Thugs and Rajas and they aren't anymore; in that period it was still possible to find real gurus and sadhus (now a lot of them are fake only to swindle people).

If she doesn't know anything about the wide culture of India then it would be better she starts with some book that talks in a general way. It would be also interesting to read about all the symbolism behind the Hindu Gods so if she visits temples she can understand the meaning of a lot of things. Also Hindu myths are very interesting. Both myths and symbolism, but also the philosophical system of Hinduism, are also helpful to understand the mentality of the people though don't forget that India is a modern country. Sometimes we Western forget it and imagine India like a country where people practice yoga every day and still follow the non-violence of Gandhi.

How old is your daughter? Will she go to study or to work?

[Book Ninja]

Finished reading The Golem and the Jinni. I gave it three stars. I don't know why something is holding me back from giving it a four star and I can't point out that thing. It was a good read. The basic plot of the story is interesting and I liked how the story shaped itself. But you know when the story is beautiful and the wording is beautiful too and the reader is lost in the words. I think that was missing from it. There is nothing wrong with her writing, but it doesn't amaze me as I thought it would.

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Rahat wrote: "Finished reading The Golem and the Jinni. I gave it three stars. I don't know why something is holding me back from giving it a four star and I can't point out that thing. It was a ..."

It's always difficult when a book doesn't stun you but you can't quite put your finger on why it doesn't. I personally loved the book and am looking forward to reading the sequel

[[deleted user]]

dely wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Dely, thank you or providing your review of the Blavatsky book in English. It does sound very interesting. I am going to try to find one of her books. My daughter is going to India ne..."

I love reading books set in countries I'm visiting or planning to visit. I think it makes it all the more exciting to read them before and then brings back wonderful memories if you read it afterwards

[Angela M]

Finished reading A Spool of Blue Thread. Classic Anne Tyler -4 stars . My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chrissie]

I completed Tigers Wedding, and it is definitely worth reading. I do not understand why nobody at all seems to know of this book. Don't read it to discover about an actress' life. The real focus is completely different. It is about life in Kerala, India, and the life of a Raj child.

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

[Caroline]

I've just finished reading I'm Your Man:The Life of Leonard Cohen by I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohenby Silvie Simmons. It's a bit uneven, like Leonard's life, and there's way too much about recording sessions. All in all though, a fascinating read about a most remarkable creator.

[Chrissie]

Angela, so you liked that one too!

[Angela M]

Chrissie, I did ! I have always enjoyed Tyler's books and as you pointed out in your review - what family is not dysfunctional at some point in their history .

[Chrissie]

Exactly!

[Diane S ☔]

I think that is why so many can relate to her books, there is always something of all of us that make her stories believable.

[Angela M]

Diane , yes and it's usually the things that we don't want to admit or see in ourselves just as this family didn't see these things about themselves .

[Chrissie]

Tyler's dialogs are usually good too. Genuine from start to finish.

[Tom]

Finished Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan. 3 Star Review.

[LauraT]

Finished a real "page turner" mystery: The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi. If you like the genre really to be recomended

[Julia]

Chrissie wrote: "I completed Tigers Wedding, and it is definitely worth reading. I do not understand why nobody at all seems to know of this book. Don't read it to discover about an actress' life. T..."

Wonderful review! I can't wait to read this.

[Chrissie]

Julia, have you noted that all of a sudden there are more who have read the book. I wonder if ti has been merged with another entry.

[Monica]

Joy wrote: "I've just read Bellman & Black, which is the story of one man's life, set in Victorian England, with a supernatural and / or psychological element. I really enjoyed it simply as a ..."
What an intriguing question, Joy. (view spoiler)[ When Mr. Black first appeared I thought perhaps he was an illusive character/person; but as the story unfolded I accepted that (for me) Mr. Black was a symbolic representation of our own foreboding; a timely reminder to make the best of our lives while we can...without forgetting "from whence we came", (Thought & Memory). That said, I think much of this story can be left to interpretation, and personalized as each reader sees fit. As for Bellman glimpsing/sensing a rook or its shadow flying by from time to time, could be either/or...maybe an actual bird/shadow flew by or maybe his imagination. (hide spoiler)] Lots to think about from this story. What did you conclude for your own interpretation?

[Colleen]

I need to give Anne Tyler another try. I read The Accidental Tourist when I was way young, so it just didn't click. I think I have a book or two around here of hers.

[Julia]

Chrissie wrote: "Julia, have you noted that all of a sudden there are more who have read the book. I wonder if ti has been merged with another entry."

I checked after I saw your post and I do see that about 4 other people have read it.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris; my second reading.

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

[Overbooked ✎]

Funny B, yesterday I finished Chocolat by the same author. Thanks for your review, I'm adding Gentlemen and Players to my TBR

[Chrissie]

I have completed The Undertaking, and thought it was really well done. Very good historical fiction.

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

I want to thank all of you who have encouraged me to read this.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Adeline: A Novel of Virginia Woolf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alannah]

Just finished Iron Curtain : The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1945-1956, really interesting.