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. Week 29: Want to Visit
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What did you read this week?My Life in France
Which place did you visit?
France
Did you enjoy the book?
Very much, but it made me want to cook and research recipes on pinterest so I got a bit distracted :)
Does another destination interest you?
I want to go everywhere I haven't been yet. I've lived and travelled in Asia and North America, so 4 continents to go… I don't like the cold so have no desire to go to Antarctica ;)
What did you read this week? The Savage GardenWhich place did you visit? Tuscany, Italy
Did you enjoy the book? Yes, very much.
Does another destination interest you? I'd love to visit Scotland.
What did you read this week?Death Comes for the Archbishop
Which place did you visit?
New Mexico territory, circa 1835
Did you enjoy the book?
I'm only about a third of the way into it, but liking it so far. Not sure why I never read this as a high school or college student, but I like Cather's writing a lot.
Does another destination interest you?
Too many to list!
What did you read this week?Nana by Émile Zola
Which place did you visit?
Paris, France
Did you enjoy the book?
Yes, although it was not a "happy" book.
Does another destination interest you?
I love reading about other locations, so lots interest me!
What did you read this week?The Long Way Home by Louise Penny
Which place did you visit?
Quebec, Canada
Did you enjoy the book?
It was disappointing, but I have really enjoyed the other books in this series.
Does another destination interest you?
Oh, sooooo many! I love to travel.
What did you read this week?The Husband's Secret
Which place did you visit?
Australia
Did you enjoy the book?
The beginning was confusing at first. It was an audio book and difficult to keep the characters straight for the first few chapters. The ending was to perfect too. I did enjoy the book though.
Does another destination interest you?
Too many to list. :)
What did you read this week? The RumorWhich place did you visit? A beach
Did you enjoy the book? Yes.
Does another destination interest you? Yes, lots! That's why I read, so I can travel.
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What did you read this week? The Annotated Peter Pan
Which place did you visit? Neverland!
Did you enjoy the book? Peter Pan was as great as ever and the annotated part was nice.
Does another destination interest you? Lots of them! I travelled in all continents with books except Africa, so it will be interesting to read some stories happening there :)
What did you read this week? Anna and the French Kiss.Which place did you visit? France! Hooray!
Did you enjoy the book? Yes, it was adorable and fuzzy and definitely the best of the trilogy.
Does another destination interest you? I would say either Russia or Rome, right now. Oh, and definitely England!
What did you read this week?The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Which place did you visit?
Japan
Did you enjoy the book?
Yes, though the first story a lot more.
Does another destination interest you?
Ireland. :D
What did you read this week? The Age of InnocenceWhich place did you visit? New York
Did you enjoy the book? I did - it wasn't something I devoured, but it was beautifully written, and I could truly feel the longing between the two main characters. It's a real heart-wrencher.
Does another destination interest you? ALL OF THE DESTINATIONS!!!
What did you read this week? Where'd You Go, BernadetteWhich place did you visit? Alaska
Did you enjoy the book? Yes, it was funny.
Does another destination interest you? Greece
What did you read this week?Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Which place did you visit? Japan ! :)
Did you enjoy the book? Yes, I really enjoyed it. It was sad, but beautiful.
Does another destination interest you? Scotland
2015 Reading Challenge [Closed]
Books mentioned in this topic
Norwegian Wood (other topics)Where'd You Go, Bernadette (other topics)
The Age of Innocence (other topics)
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (other topics)
Anna and the French Kiss (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Haruki Murakami (other topics)Louise Penny (other topics)
Émile Zola (other topics)
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