What are you reading January 2014

[Victoria]

When I looked at the book's page, Linda, it shows as it included on a list called "Books Recommended by The Daily Show". Do you watch John Stewart?

[Dawn]

Linda wrote: "I just started Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish and I'm confused.

I thought this was recommended by Ann ..."

Or if you're an NPR listener, it got lots of air time on several shows that Rakoff contributed to. Particularly This American Life.

[Sandy]

Inspired by Michael's recommendation I just listened to "How to Train Your Dragon" while doing errands and housework - a great way to make the time pass enjoyably - I have already downloaded the next in the series and request the 3rd and 4th. Thanks.

[Cindy]

Plowing my way through The Luminaries. I can't say I love it, but I can't quit reading it. About at the half-way point. Let's see what comes next.

[Sue]

I finally finished The Goldfinchwhich I loved, despite the philosophical lecture of an ending. I'm awed by the breadth and depth of Donna Tartt's knowledge, not just of history and facts and subjects, but of the inner workings of so many different types of people - young, old, male, female, wealthy, poor, criminal, etc. Plus, great, page-turning story. I also finished listening to A Fine Balance - great narration by John Lee of a relentless, bleak, despairing epic of India under Indira Ghandi in the 70's. A sweep of tragic history told through the eyes or compelling, ordinary characters. I've started The Ocean at the End of the Laneand will start listening to Stoner next week when my next Audible credit becomes available.

[Chanda2426]

I just finished Canada by Richard Ford. What a great read! I'm so glad I went back and picked it up even though its a few years old.
I just started Rachel Joyce's newest book Perfect. It's a little slow going early, but I'm hoping it picks up.

[Dawn]

January has been a big reading month for me. And I'm going out on a great note, reading - which I'm enjoying very much, but feels like slow-going after I whipped through in just a few days last weekend.

[Gerald]

Should finally finish today or tonight.

[Karen]

Chanda2426 wrote: "I just finished Canada by Richard Ford. What a great read! I'm so glad I went back and picked it up even though its a few years old.
I just started Rachel Joyce's newest book Perfect. It's a littl..."

I just downloaded Canada(from Barnes & Noble) a few weeks ago for $1.99 so I guess that was a great deal! Can't wait to read it based on your comment

[Suzanne]

Just finished

[Gerald]

After reading hearing about Philip Seymour Hoffman's death is disturbing.Very sad.

[Linda]

Gerald wrote: "After reading hearing about Philip Seymour Hoffman's death is disturbing.Very sad."

Nod.

I was always afraid that Theodore's fate was going to be similar as long as he hung around with Boris.

[Chanda2426]

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[Victoria]

Oh I've already gotten my first Bookriot box! It's fun, the book was Lexicon. I have been a subscriber to Powell's Indiespensibles for a few years and I love that so I wanted to check out Bookriot's as well.