2017: What are you reading? Showing 651-700 of 1,704

[Matt]

With a Tale of Two Cities complete, I'm moving on to Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan. Given the size and detail of the book, I'm expecting it may take longer than originally planned for. It fits some of my interest on the history of understanding people and societies, though, so I am excited for it.

[Margaret]

Loved summer before the war best book I've reD in ages 5 stars. Now back to Sapiens. It started well but I'm now a bit bogged down. But must finish it

[Lise]

About to start Peter Ibbetson by George du Maurier.

[Ashley Marie]

Just started The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History this morning. So much information already and I'm only nine chapters in!

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I am reading both "The Couple Next Door" and "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane"

[Kathleen]

Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

I have "The Orphan's Tale by her from my library

[Michele]

Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

That looks good, but argh it's #1 of a series. Why must everything be a series??? Grrr.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Michele wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

That looks good, but argh it's #1 of a series. Why must everything be a series??? Grrr."

It could be in the middle of a series :)

[Cheryl A]

Michele wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

That looks good, but argh it's #1 of a series. Why must everything be a series??? Grrr."

The series is actually just interconnected books - characters in one show up in the other books - but they do stand alone.

[Chris]

Just finished The Postmistress by Sarah Blake for the mini-challenge. Just a 3-star for me. Am also reading two non-fiction books. Awaiting my next HF from the library!

[Anna]

The king's curse by Gregory - nothing exciting, the same Gregory again, so a good, steady 4* (never 5 for me). Saw that Gregory is to start a new family saga - that will be interesting to see what she does when away from Tudors.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I was reminded today that there are 2 more volumes to enjoy. :)
Autobiography of Mark Twain: Volume 1, Reader's Edition. Great reading - nobody writes like Twain.

I asked for it for Christmas the year it came out and loved it! This is what I said then:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Moushine]

I read KHAMS-PA: an epic of tibetan people, which is about 3 different stories all spanning several generations during half a century from the beginning of the end of the Qing Empire to the rise of the Communist Party. I rated it 5 stars and reviewed it.

[Faith]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I was reminded today that there are 2 more volumes to enjoy. :)
Autobiography of Mark Twain: Volume 1, Reader's Edition. Great reading - nobody writes like Twain.

I asked for it fo..."

Thanks for the review Patty. I have the original version sitting on my TBR shelf intimidating me with its hundreds of hard bound pages. I might have to get the Reader's Edition.

[Michele]

Cheryl A wrote: "The series is actually just interconnected books - characters in one show up in the other books - but they do stand alone. "

Oh good. Thanks!

[Matt]

I'm going into new territory and will be starting The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women sometime this weekend.

[Kathleen]

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

I have "The Orphan's Tale by her from my library"

You will have to tell us how you liked The Orphan's Tale I am trying to determine if it is going to be too sad to read.

[Tammy]

Just finished Claudia: Daughter of Rome enjoyed it.

[Margaret]

Just finished Sapiens a brief history of mankind I was disappointed.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Kathleen wrote: "Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

I have "The Orphan's Tale by her from my library"

You will have to tell us how you..."

I don't know if I will be done reading it by the time I have to return it.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Margaret wrote: "Just finished Sapiens a brief history of mankind I was disappointed."

He does like rather broad, sweeping statements, doesn't he?

[Ashley Marie]

On top of Monuments Men, I also just picked up Elizabeth Wein's brand new The Pearl Thief today!

[Dem]

Finished The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon

My review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1982192750

[Michele]

Anybody read Colleen McCullough's Rome series, starting with The First Man in Rome? I found the third in the series at my local used book store the other day and flipping through it thought it looked pretty good.

[Jasmine, Gatekeeper of Giveaways.]

We read the first book for a group read.

[Ashley Marie]

Michele wrote: "Anybody read Colleen McCullough's Rome series, starting with The First Man in Rome? I found the third in the series at my local used book store the other day and flipping through it t..."

I liked the first book well enough but I haven't continued with the series yet, even though I have The Grass Crown. I also just found her Thorn Birds at my used shop today!

[Michele]

Jasmine wrote: "We read the first book for a group read."

Dang it, I missed it. Oh well, will just have to jump in on my own...

[AshleyA (MamaNeedsBooks)]

Kathleen wrote: "Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Just starting Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl"

I have "The Orphan's Tale by her from my library"

You will have to tell us how you..."

I loved "The Orphans' Tale." I say go for it!

I just finished "The Two Family House" by Lynda Cohen Loigman and am beginning "My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry" by Fredrik Backman.

[Monalisa]

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[Margaret]

Reading The woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Michele wrote: "Anybody read Colleen McCullough's Rome series, starting with The First Man in Rome? I found the third in the series at my local used book store the other day and flipping through it t..."

Oh yes, I have. I love that entire series.

[Annie]

I'm reading "pachinko" by Min Jin Lee. It's about a Korean family living in Japan during WW2 era. Extremely interesting

[Faith]

Michele wrote: "Anybody read Colleen McCullough's Rome series, starting with The First Man in Rome? I found the third in the series at my local used book store the other day and flipping through it t..."

I've read the whole series and generally enjoyed it. I felt the last one Antony and Cleopatra was pretty weak, but like many series, the first ones are the strongest. McCullough has a obvious bias towards Julius Caesar--she's quite a fan girl. Her research is impeccable and she provides extensive notes on language (learn some great Latin swear words!) and culture, which as a writer, I very much appreciate. As a reader, her plots are twisty, thoroughly based in history, and her characters are complicated and well-fleshed out. I highly recommend starting at the beginning and go as far as you're still interested. Enjoy!

[Michele]

Thanks to Susannah, Faith and Ashley for thoughts on McCullough's Rome series. Ever since I saw the Masterpiece Theatre adaptation of I, Claudius I've had a thing for historical fiction set in ancient Rome. Will definitely try to hunt down the first book in the series and give it a try!

[Pamela]

I have just begun reading The Gondola Maker by Laura Morelli, (100 pages in) and so far I'm finding it to be an excellent read.

[Jan]

I'm Just a Person by Tig Notaro: painfully and humorously honest.

[Cheryl A]

Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "On top of Monuments Men, I also just picked up Elizabeth Wein's brand new The Pearl Thief today!"

Jealous!!!

[PattyMacDotComma]

I knew I'd love it and I did! Elizabeth Strout is one of my favourite authors, and her latest book, Anything Is Possible, is another winner.

Great stories about vulnerable people. My review
5★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lisa]

I am currently reading The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson. It is very well written and engaging and is set in World War Two. It is not about beauty per se, but about the pioneering reconstructive and plastic surgery that was done on members of the so-called Guinea Pig Club. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the sacrifices made in war time.

[Chris]

Just started Hotel Transylvania the first of a series about the vampire Saint-Germain set in 18thC Paris. Looks like he is the good guy in this. For the mini-challenge.

[Book Concierge]

The Mighty Miss Malone – Christopher Paul Curtis – 4****
In Bud, Not Buddy, Bud met a precocious girl at a camp next to a railroad track near Flint, Michigan. That girl was Deza Malone and this is her story. I just love Deza Malone! She’s smart, courageous, resilient and big-hearted. The family’s journey is perilous at times, and Mrs Malone’s worry is well-founded. But they also have moments of joy, and meet with kindness and compassion from total strangers. Curtis doesn’t shy away from the tragedies of the era, but he also gives a strong message on the power of family unity, and of never giving up your dreams.
LINK to my review

[Lisa]

Chris wrote: "Just started Hotel Transylvania the first of a series about the vampire Saint-Germain set in 18thC Paris. Looks like he is the good guy in this. For the mini-challenge."

I read this a long time ago perhaps I should give it another go. I like vampire books that are historically accurate when it comes to background.

[Margaret]

Just completed The Woman in Cabin 10 A reread and a 5 Star thriller

[Book Concierge]

Rocket Boys – Homer Hickam – 4****
Homer Hickam Jr (a/k/a Sonny) grew up in Coalwood, West Virginia – a “company town” in built and owned by the mining company for whom his father worked. In his memoir, Hickam brings the residents of Coalwood to life. He shares stories of growing up, of high school football, a beloved teacher, unlikely allies, young love, and his mother’s determination that her boys would NOT go into that mine.
LINK to my review

[Jennifer]

Recently finished Titian's Boatman by Victoria Blake and absolutely loved it!

I've just started The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Having a bit of trouble getting into the story but am enjoying her descriptions of historic Amsterdam.

[Margaret]

I'm reading My brilliant friend:Neapolitan novels book one by Elena Ferrante

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I finished "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane". I am starting "The Orphan's Tale"

[Michele]

Chris wrote: "Just started Hotel Transylvania the first of a series about the vampire Saint-Germain set in 18thC Paris. Looks like he is the good guy in this. For the mini-challenge."

Great series!! I especially love the ones set in ancient Rome (e.g. Blood Games).

[PattyMacDotComma]

Just finished The Dressmaker by Aussie author Rosalie Ham. A peculiar book, I thought. Wonder what Kate Winslet's like in the film.

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