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Feb 26, 2018 03:59AM
the last book I read outside is the group was Lisey's story by Steven King. it was interesting. I have it 4/5 stars. I know it is King's favorite book that he wrote, and he is pushing to have it made into a movie or series. it started off different than other books of his that I have read, but it ended more in a typical King fashion... I believe would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy and thrillers.
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I picked up The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton this morning at around 11. Finished it this afternoon at 4.30 and I had an hour off for lunch. 440 pages in 4 1/2 hours. Couldn’t put it down (except for when Hubby came home for lunch and I had to stop reading and talk to him). Using it for prompts in Popsugar and Around the Year.
The last book I read was Call Me by Your Name. Since I was planning to watch the film anyway, I thought it'd be cool to read the book first and to be honest I'm really glad I did. I didn't enjoy the film at all but I did like the book.Full review here!
The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Alaskan bush country but the story and descriptive language were beautiful. Have tissues handy if you read it.
Rachelnyc wrote: "The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Alaskan bush country but the story and descriptive language were b..."Hey Rachelnyc, Glad to the hear that The Great Alone holds up to The Nightingale. I'm on the wait list at my local library. Another book by K. Hanson is The Magic Hour. (Tissues might be required!)
Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Alaskan bush country but the story and descripti..."Thanks for the rec. I was planning on checking out some of her other books. Hope you enjoy The Great Alone!
Well it’s not me so it must be you hahahaha
Rachelnyc wrote: "Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Alaskan bush country but the story..."Oops! Meant K. Hannah (not Hanson). Have to warn you, I read Winter Garden by K. Hannah on a friend's recommendation. The "flashback" parts were wonderful. The current parts made me want to scream with frustration. Glad when it was over.
Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Alaskan bush cou..."The only other book I read by Kristin Hannah must have been one of her earlier books (I don't recall the title). I liked the characters initially, but the plot was so simple, boring and predictable that after the first few chapters, it was absolute torture to read. Her skills improved so much with Nightingale, I would have sworn it was a different writer. Perhaps she's doing more research, or has gained the confidence to broaden her scope and craft more complex stories. I'm glad to hear that her latest book is as good as Nightingale.
Jacqueline wrote: "I picked up The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton this morning at around 11. Finished it this afternoon at 4.30 and I had an hour off for lunch. 440 pages in 4 1/2 hours. Couldn’t put it down (except for..."The only time I can read that fast is when I'm reading a large print book with less material on each page!
I’ve always been a fast reader. I’ve slowed down though because I haven’t read anything in years. Getting some of the speed back now.
I have to agree with Nancy. Nightingale was an amazing story. I have read other books by her that were stinkers. She has an amazing ability to write believable relationships. But if the story doesn't carry then the books become predictable and dull,I almost passed on Nightingale. I am very glad i did read it.
Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Alaskan bush cou..."
I'm currently reading Middlemarch (or trying to anyway). I'm not one to quit a book. In fact, I can't think of a time I've ever done so. But this might be the one. There's nothing I like about it.
NancyJ wrote: "Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "Karen wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "The Great Alone was a fantastic follow-up to The Nightingale. The setting couldn't be more different, being in the Al..."I had this same issue with another writer I like when trying their early works so I am always hesitant in that regard. Thanks for the warning. I think I read that she has a connection with Alaska in that either she or her family lived there so I am sure that helps in being able to create such a vivid picture of life there would be.
The rest of us just live here by Patrick Ness. A lot of people i know have read all his books and I've loved what I've read so far. I've currently got a court of thorns and roses and Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe for my march tbr as everyone i know has read them and obsessed over them for ages!
I always wanted to read " the secret" but I don't know why I couldn't. now, I finally read and finished it. the book was very interesting and I enjoyed reading it so much
Hi Dina, I just watched a TV show called Expedition Unknown, and the host Josh Gates was investigating a book called The Secret. (It revolved around a man who placed written and illustrated clues to some "buried treasure" here in the USA.) Is this the same book you read, or a different one?
I finished the audio version Still Me by Jojo Moyes on the way home today. It didn't 'sucker punch me' like the first one did, but I love Louisa Clark and want her journey of growth and self-discovery to continue for a long time.
Just finished Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. I was worried that this would ruin the movie or the movie would ruin the book. Nope I still love the movie and now I love the book just as much.
Just read Ms Marvel and just starting Sabriel by Garth Nix. Loved all the books i've read this year so far, i'm hoping this doesn't disappoint
Just finished this one!
The Hero Of Ages (Mistborn #3), by Brandon Sanderson
★★★★★
An excellent conclusion to an excellent trilogy. It made me cry
Click here for my review
Currently wrapping up this one:
Aaaannd starting this one:
Finished this one finally!
It took two months to finish because I'm really not a non-fiction reader, but I did enjoy it.
Click here for my full review
Now I've got to work on these two:
Finished this one:
My Mrs. Brown, by William Norwich
★★★★
A lovely little story about a sweet, quietly dignified woman.
Click here for my full review
Finished this one:
Alloy Of Law (Mistborn #5), by Brandon Sanderson
★★★★★
A great start to a sequel trilogy in an excellent fantasy series
Click here for my full review
Working on these two next:
Just took a road trip. Finished the audio version of 'As You Wish' written and narrated by Cary Elwes (and quite a few other notable people made cameos throughout). What a treat for fans of The Princess Bride!
The last book I read was Big Little Lies by Australian author Liane Moriarty. It felt a bit pulpy and predictable to me, but I gave it three stars for being a fast Audible read. I'm normally a serious-lit reader, but my four-month-old has temporarily weakened my attention span. Because of that, I've found myself reading books I ultimately find formulaic and forgettable simply because they require less attention. On the other hand, I think Big Little Lies seems entirely appropriate for TV, so I'm looking forward to watching the adapted series (whenever I figure out how to access HBO programs without HBO...).
The series was good. I hope you are able to watch it.
I recently finished Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. It was fascinating to learn about how Lincoln put together and worked with a team of his most experienced and successful rivals to save the union. It's quite a long read that unfolds like an epic novel!
Here's my review
Tanima wrote: "I recently finished Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. It was fascinating to learn about ..."
I agree. I listened to the audio version, and it was riveting! I highly recommend Team of Rivals to anyone and everyone who has even the slightest interest in that time period.
Just finished Gather the Daughters - different/not the typical book I would pick up and read
I just finished the selection series. Loved it, but I was mad when the pov changed for the last 2 books. I'm currently reading The Red Queen series, I'm on book 3, King's Cage.
I finished a few books while I was traveling with my daughter's basketball team: 
Black Wings Has My Angel by Elliott Chaze
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Night Passage by Robert B. Parker
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Armor by John Steakley
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. I absolutely loved it. If you enjoyed the movie Black Panther you will love this book.
Read and enjoyed debut mystery The Ruin by Irish (now Aussie) author Dervla McTiernan. Cold, wet, mysterious Galway, Ireland. It's Cormac Reilly #1, so more are coming!
4★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished two more books:
Old Man's War by John Scalzi
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
In her first-ever book, published almost a century ago, Agatha Christie introduced one of the world's best-loved characters, the inimitable M. Hercule Poirot with his very active 'little grey cells'. The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first of the many classic "it must be one of us" Christie mysteries.
4★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
It is amazing what 13-year-old girls are capable of. Girls At Play is a short story by Celeste Ng and was shortlisted for an award> I'm not surprised. Girls can be scary creatures. My review (and links to read the story yourself) are here.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fish-Boy is a gorgeously illustrated Inuit folktale for children, with glossary and explanations by Vanita Oelschlager. More than a picture book (but the pictures are wonderful). My review with a couple of illustrations:
5★ Link to my review
I just finished The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan. I am trying to read all the extremely popular book series that I never really wanted to read growing up.
Jamie wrote: "I just finished The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan. I am trying to read all the extremely popular book series that I never really wanted to read growing up."What an interesting idea, Jamie! How's it going? Are you making any notes in reviews for us to see? I find some 'old' ones hold up well and some I'm almost embarrassed to think I enjoyed.
Vanita Oelschlager's book Knees: The mixed up world of a boy with dyslexia uses simple cartoons and rhyming humour to show kids that dyslexia didn't stop lots of famous people from doing great things! 
4★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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