Fiction- What are you reading? Part 2 Showing 651-700 of 4,604

[dely]

Leslie wrote: "I have started my book from the recommendation swap - Between Shades of Gray, a YA historical fiction about a Lithuanian girl whose family is sent to Siberia by the Russians in 1941."

Good recommendation! I liked it a lot and hope you will enjoy it too.

[Chrissie]

Leslie wrote: "I have started my book from the recommendation swap - Between Shades of Gray, a YA historical fiction about a Lithuanian girl whose family is sent to Siberia by the Russians in 1941."

I loved that book. I would say it is about a young girl but it is not YA literature, such I classify as books beings written FOR kids. Two different things,

[Leslie]

Chrissie wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have started my book from the recommendation swap - Between Shades of Gray, a YA historical fiction about a Lithuanian girl whose family is sent to Siberia by the R..."

Good to know Chrissie!

[Chrissie]

Have begun The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf. Since his death more of his books have become available on audio.

[dely]

I started Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri for my recommendation swap.

[Elysse]

I just finished The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, and let me just say: it was incredible. I was fearful that I wouldn't enjoy it because it was a bit historical; the father, Ernt, is a WWII vet in the mid-1970's, and I tend to not enjoy historical fiction or war fiction all that much. However, the story followed the aftermath of the war, how being a POW affected Ernt and his family, and the terrible conflict of a family's love for one another. I really enjoyed this book, and would love to discuss it with others!

Another book I recently finished and fell in love with was The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Really, a spectacular read.

[Chrissie]

I have started The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham. It has drawn me in immediately. I love how the author inserts himself into the novel and talks to us, his readers.

[Joan]

Does anyone know about engagement ring traditions during the Regency Era in England (early 1800’s)
I’m reading a book that has a woman flaunting her engagement ring- but that just doesn’t seem believable.
I’ve found a few references, but none particularly credible, that claim engagement rings were not common, although lovers sometimes exchanged posy rings.

[Diane S ☔]

I think it was post rings until the Victorian period. Not positive but seem to remember this from a book on diamonds I read.

Started Anna by Niccolò Ammaniti

[Leslie]

Joan wrote: "Does anyone know about engagement ring traditions during the Regency Era in England (early 1800’s)
I’m reading a book that has a woman flaunting her engagement ring- but that just doesn’t seem beli..."

Engagement rings were not unknown during this period but not as common as they are now. A ring with precious stones (not necessarily diamonds) would be a status symbol, indicating the wealth of the man, so I can imagine that a woman who received on might very well flaunt it.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh and White is the Coldest Colour by John Nicholl

[Joan]

Thanks for the information Diane S and Leslie

[Marina]

I've started The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. I have a feeling it's going to be a great book.

[Chrissie]

Having never readRichard Ford, I thought I would try Wildlife.

[Petra]

Chrissie wrote: "Having never readRichard Ford, I thought I would try Wildlife."

Hope you enjoy this, Chrissie. I have a copy of Canada but haven't read it yet. Richard Ford's name pops up in the threads often enough that my curiosity is peaked (but I don't seem to get to actually reading the books).

[Chrissie]

Petra wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Having never readRichard Ford, I thought I would try Wildlife."

Hope you enjoy this, Chrissie. I have a copy of Canada but haven't read..."

What you have is the one I really wanted to read by Ford.

[Shirley]

Chrissie wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have started my book from the recommendation swap - Between Shades of Gray, a YA historical fiction about a Lithuanian girl whose family is sent to Siberia by the R..."

Yes, I thought this was a good read, too.

[Shirley]

Petra wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Having never readRichard Ford, I thought I would try Wildlife."

Hope you enjoy this, Chrissie. I have a copy of Canada but haven't read..."

I enjoyed Canada, found it quite absorbing.

[Diane S ☔]

Own Canada but haven't yet read.

Starting The Coal Tattoo by Silas House

[Leslie]

I find it somewhat ironic that I am now reading a book about Estonia (Purge by Finnish author Sofi Oskanen), having just finished a book about Lithuanians deported by Stalin (Between Shades of Gray ). I haven't read many books about either country before if any!

[Nichole]

I'm reading Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo.

[Chrissie]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "
Starting The Coal Tattoo by Silas House"

Oh why do you read that when his A Parchment of Leaves is so much better?

[Manuel]

I'm reading Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning and I'm about to start reading my Recommendation Swap : Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.

[Marina]

Manuel wrote: "I'm reading Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning and I'm about to start reading my Recommendation Swap : Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier."

I loved Rebecca! I hope you'll like it.

[Diane S ☔]

Chrissie wrote: "Diane S ☔ wrote: "
Starting The Coal Tattoo by Silas House"

Oh why do you read that when his A Parchment of Leaves is so much better?"

Will take your advice and start that one instead. Just borrowed it from Hoopla. Will continue with the other at a later date. Thanks, Chrissie.

[Chrissie]

Diane, you are welcome. Now I am nervous........what if you do not like it? I honestly believe that A Parchment of Leaves is much better and that is the one that has won lots of prizes so others must share my view.

[Chrissie]

Now I will try another new author for me: Penelope Lively. I will be reading How It All Began.

[B the BookAddict]

Chrissie, you are certainly starting to stretch your reading boundaries. I hope for lots of good reading ahead for you.

[Chrissie]

Bette, I am stretching b/c I am having a terrible time finding books, particularly non-fiction titles, on audio.I am super pissed off by the publication restrictions. I have said this so many times before.

[LauraT]

I'm at the moment reading two book: one in "daylight" - The Underground Railroad - and one at night - The Mitford Murders - and, different as they are, I'm liking them both ...

[Sandra]

The Hours. First I re-read Mrs. Dalloway, Very different to read at age 53 vs. age 37.

Next I intend to see the movie of "The Hours" again.

[Chrissie]

I have begun another by John O'Hara.
This time it will be Appointment in Samarra. I have given his BUtterfield 8 four stars so I had to read more of his books.

[Chrissie]

I have begun Where You Once Belonged, another by Kent Haruf.

[Alice]

Sandra wrote: "The Hours. First I re-read Mrs. Dalloway, Very different to read at age 53 vs. age 37.

Next I intend to see the movie of "The Hours" again."

Loved The Hours.

[Joan]

A Tale Dark & Grimm , the book recommended by Carrie, my swap partner, seems just right for this dark and stormy night - I hope the lights stay on.

[Joan]

Sandra wrote: "The Hours. First I re-read Mrs. Dalloway, Very different to read at age 53 vs. age 37.

Next I intend to see the movie of "The Hours" again."

I had a similar reaction rereading it at 56 - funny I don’t feel older but boy has my viewpoint changed.

[Leslie]

I am reading our group fiction book, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and a mystery, In the Bleak Midwinter, in audiobook.

I still haven't gotten back to either Infinite Jest or Purge but I started a book of humorous short stories, Improper Stories.

[Chrissie]

I am having trouble finding new books to read, so I am going back to authors I can trust. Will start Theatre by W. Somerset Maugham.

[Norton]

I had to take a break from fiction for a little while. I had a lot of non-fiction stuff to read for work. But somewhere along the line I got time to read Fingerpost and Johns Fall by Iain Pears. I also finished the Martians and I'm in the middle of Artemis by Weir. I thought the Martian was great, but Artemis is just so-so. I think he wrote the book before he wrote The Martians. My non-fiction reading included Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark. It's not science fiction exactly because it's not a novel. Brut it's about life with Artificial Intelligence. It's quite a read.

[Chrissie]

I have begunErnest J. Gaines's A Lesson Before Dying. It has grabbed me right away, but unfortunately it is very short!

Sigh, I am looking for some really, really good LONG books. Any suggestions? Many of you know what I like quite well.

[dely]

While I'm waiting for Family Matters to be delivered (bought it only a few days ago), I decided to read Oceano by Francesco Vidotto.
There isn't an English edition. The book talks about an old man born in 1915 who talks about his hard life in a small town of the mountains in North Italy. It has high ratings nearly everywhere (here and on amazon) and the plot seemed interesting. Till now it's just ok.

[Alice]

I've started The Sense of an Ending.

[B the BookAddict]

Great book, Alice. His new novel, The Only Story, was published 29th Jan 2018. It is a must on my tbr.

[Diane S ☔]

Which is the one I am just starting, B. I love his writing too.

[Alice]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Great book, Alice. His new novel, The Only Story, was published 29th Jan 2018. It is a must on my tbr."

Good to know, Bette!

[Leslie]

Chrissie wrote: "I have begunErnest J. Gaines's A Lesson Before Dying. It has grabbed me right away, but unfortunately it is very short!

Sigh, I am looking for some really, really good LO..."

I don't know if you have read this or if this is available to you but I think you might like The Balkan Trilogy by Olivia Manning. It is historical fiction and nice and long :)

[Diane S ☔]

I've heard but have not yet read that The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors is supposed to be very good.

[Marina]

I'm reading Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family for our Classic Group Read.

[Joan]

The Poets' Corner: The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family audiobook is a wonderful collection with excellent readings by famous actors. I’m enjoying it.

[Nichole]

I'm re-trying Erasure by Percival Everett. I think I'm ready to read the book this time.