Fiction- What are you reading? Part 2 Showing 1,851-1,900 of 4,607

[Petra]

I'm waffling between 2 books right now:

Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo. I'm finding it a comfortable, good story but a bit slow moving. This would make a good movie. There are so many details of the town & people that would project well onto the screen.

His Family by Ernest Poole. I just started this one and it is a good beginning.

[Angela M]

Petra , there was a movie made of Nobody’s fool with Paul Newman as Sully. It was so good. When I read the sequel Everybody’s Fool I saw Sully as Paul Newman!

[Petra]

Angela, thank you! After I read the book, I'll have to look for the movie. I hope it's on Netflix. I think the movie would be great. The story lends itself to the visual.

[B the BookAddict]

Angela M wrote: "Petra , there was a movie made of Nobody’s fool with Paul Newman as Sully. It was so good. When I read the sequel Everybody’s Fool I saw Sully as Paul Newman!"

Yes, I did too, Angela.

Petra, I hope you finish Nobodly's Fool. Like all Russo novels, it is well worth reading thru to the end.

[Angela M]

Petra, it’s been a while since I read the book and saw the movie, but I think the movie does a good job of presenting the boo.

How does it feel to be retired?

[Petra]

Angela M wrote: "How does it feel to be retired?"

I am definitely going to finish the book. It's a comfortable, pleasant story filled with people I'm interested in. The story could move a bit quicker, though. :D

I'm enjoying retirement. Thanks Angela! I love the feeling of being rested. I'm tutoring Tai-Chi once a week, which is giving me a reason to remember which day is which. LOL!

[LauraT]

Marina (Sonnenbarke) wrote: "LauraT wrote: "At the moment I'm reading two books I'm quite appreciating...
I probably said it already, I loved Fiori sopra l'inferno. I hope you will enjoy it, too. I've seen it's in the process of being published in the English/American market, I noticed it is available in English on NetGalley. "
I think it was from what you wrote that I've looked for this!

[Chrissie]

Now I want a long book with some history in it--The Hope by Herman Wouk

[Jennifer]

Currently, I am reading 1984 by George Orwell as well as Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell. I recently finished A Man Called Ove by Frederik Bachman.

[Marina]

I've started The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which I'm enjoying a lot so far.

[Diane S ☔]

Starting Pale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter

[Nichole]

After a couple of false starts with other books, I will read The Assistants by Camille Perri.

[Chrissie]

I have chosen to pick next The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason, based on the fact that I really liked his earlier book The Piano Tuner.

[Chrissie]

I have begun Learning to See. I will also have to wait and see what I think of the writing.

[Jess]

I've just finished A Twist in Time review here

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now starting Dalila

[Tracey]

I'm readingDavid Copperfield this will be read throughout the month at 2-3 or so chapters a day and I'm also reading Memento Mori

[Marina]

I'm reading Psycho and I'm really enjoying it.

[Nichole]

I am reading Small Admissions by Amy Poeppel. So far, so good.

[Chrissie]

I have begun The Sealwoman's Gift, having heard it was good.

[Petra]

Chrissie, The Sealwoman's Gift sounds intriguing. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.

I am currently reading Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. I'm not far into it. It's building up to an interesting look at colonization, isolation and survival.

[Chrissie]

Petra, I have not come far enough to have an opinion.

[Petra]

When you're finished, Chrissie. Your reviews are always good.

[Chrissie]

Petra wrote: "When you're finished, Chrissie. Your reviews are always good."

That is sweet of you to say so!

[Gavin]

I'm reading The Great and Secret Show

[Pam]

I just finished Chomp by Carl Hiaasen. It has a YA main page genre but it feels more mid-grade to me. It was fun and humorous! I just started Rush Oh!, historical fiction set in a whaling community in Australia in 1908.

[Alice]

I've started Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies.

[Julia]

I'm in a rut -
Re-reading Chronicles Of The Cheysuli by Jennifer Roberson until I can find something to hold my interest

[Esther]

I got home late last night and forgot to charge my tablet so had to put Fools and Mortals on hold.
I picked up Peril at End House to tide me over on my commute.

[LauraT]

I've started a really interesting book a couple of days ago: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Long and hard, but up to now really captivating

[Marina]

LauraT wrote: "I've started a really interesting book a couple of days ago: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Long and hard, but up to now really captivating"

I loved it, Laura, but I know that a lot of people didn't quite like it.

I'm reading Kwaidan: Japanese Ghost Stories, and a novella by Franz Werfel, Piccoli amori (I have no English title for this, sorry).

[Petra]

LauraT wrote: "I've started a really interesting book a couple of days ago: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Long and hard, but up to now really captivating"

I'm glad to hear this, Laura. I have a copy on my bookshelf but haven't read it yet. This recommendation will put it in the queue.

[Chrissie]

Now I am reading One of Ours, a Pulitzer prize-winning book by Willa Cather.

[Chrissie]

Petra wrote: "LauraT wrote: "I've started a really interesting book a couple of days ago: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Long and hard, but up to now really captivating"

I'..."

I hat to dissent but the book totally failed ME!

[Esther]

Chrissie wrote: "Petra wrote: "LauraT wrote: "I've started a really interesting book a couple of days ago: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Long and hard, but up to now really ca..."

I am between the two extremes. I felt it was probably worthwhile reading but I almost always find German prose a little plodding and combined with the depressing subject matter I cannot say I enjoyed it at all.

[Chrissie]

Esther wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Petra wrote: "LauraT wrote: "I've started a really interesting book a couple of days ago: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Long and hard, but up..."

The book was written in a very short time, I think it was three months or something like that. I think this shows. The prose is so f-l-a-t.

[Jess]

I've just finished Reckless and was not overly impressed.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now reading Dalila which is just heart wrenching. I'm reading on with baited breath as I feel that something awful is going to happen.

[Marina]

I've started Wayward, the second instalment in the Wayward Pines series. I loved the first one.

[Petra]

Chrissie wrote: "Now I am reading One of Ours, a Pulitzer prize-winning book by Willa Cather."

I have enjoyed every book by Willa Cather I've read. Have you read others by her, Chrissie? I hope you enjoy this one (which I haven't read yet).

[Petra]

Interesting comments on Every Man Dies Alone. It'll be interesting to see how I react when I eventually read it. It sounds like my reaction could go either way.

[LauraT]

Petra wrote: "Interesting comments on Every Man Dies Alone. It'll be interesting to see how I react when I eventually read it. It sounds like my reaction could go either way."

Up to now I'm liking it quite; it is true that the prose is flat, but I don't find it a drawback. To many "flowers" in books are not to my taste!

[Diane]

Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah j Maas and A Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber

[Karin]

I'm reading What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions and The Matchmaker of Périgord as well as rereading The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.

[Petra]

LauraT wrote: "Up to now I'm liking it quite; it is true that the prose is flat, but I don't find it a drawback. To many "flowers" in books are not to my taste! ..."

Thanks, Laura! We have similar tastes in reading material. I'm not fond of flowery prose either.

[Joan]

Just started Abdication by Juliet Nicolson
Okay so far BUT an observant Jewish family eating snails, winkles and shrimp? Is this part of the plot or the author’s failure to do her research?

[Chrissie]

I have begun a reread of The Call of the Wild by Jack London.

[Esther]

Joan wrote: "Just started Abdication by Juliet Nicolson
Okay so far BUT an observant Jewish family eating snails, winkles and shrimp? Is this part of the plot or the author’s fail..."

The blurb says the author is an 'acclaimed historian' but that definitely sounds off. Was it explained as someone 'rebelling' or just treated as normal?

[Chrissie]

I will soon start When All Is Said. What will I think?

[Pam]

I just started Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. I like it so far!

[Diane S ☔]

Chrissie wrote: "I will soon start When All Is Said. What will I think?"

Have to admit to being very curious about your reception myself.

[Diane S ☔]

Reading Wunderland and then will be starting A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself by William Boyle