Fiction- What are you reading? Part 2 Showing 1,951-2,000 of 4,584

[Chrissie]

Pam, here is my review of Tim O'Brien's In the Lake of the Woods:

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

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I have begun Nevil Shute's The Far Country.

[Diane]

C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton and Starting Now by Debbie Macomber

[Joan]

After enjoying Flush by Virginia Woolf, I realized that I do not know the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Listened to, but did not enjoy Steven Pacey & Joanna David reading Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Best Loved Poems. Should I give E.B.B. another chance?

[Marina]

Joan wrote: "After enjoying Flush by Virginia Woolf, I realized that I do not know the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Listened to, but did not enjoy Steven Pac..."

I don't know, Joan. I started reading Aurora Leigh a long time ago but gave up on it because I was not really interested at that time. Perhaps it just wasn't the right time for me to read it. You might have a different opinion on Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poetry.

[Chrissie]

Joan wrote: "After enjoying Flush by Virginia Woolf, I realized that I do not know the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Listened to, but did not enjoy Steven Pac..."

How many stars did you give Flush? Anything you want to say about having now completed it?

[Pam]

I decided to give up on In the Lake of the Woods, at least for the time being. Instead I'm focusing on a historical fiction mystery - an ARC Who Slays the Wicked by C. S, Harris. I don't read many mysteries but I am enjoying this one! It's #14 in a series of which I've read none.

[Chrissie]

Bluegrass Pam wrote: "I decided to give up on In the Lake of the Woods, at least for the time being. Instead I'm focusing on a historical fiction mystery - an ARC Who Slays the Wicked by C. S, Harris. I ..."

I understand your decision.........

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

I am currently reading My Daughter's Secret by Nicole Trope after finishing another great Australian read, In the Blink of an Eye by Jesse Blackadder. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

[Diane S ☔]

Starting The Last Year of the War

[Gavin]

Started The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft

[Esther]

I am in the middle of Emily Eternal a futuristic story about an AI and an impending apocalyse. Books about AIs always attract me but then I find it tiresome when there are involved descriptions of the AI's 'thought processes'.
I really must atay away from AIs for a while.

I also picked up People of the Book from the tain statin library. I am giving Geraldine Brooks a second chance after not much liking March. I am not sure I really like her main protagonist in this book either but I am only 50 pages in. I am also curious about how she is going to drag out the story to fill nearly 450 pages.

[Chrissie]

This morning I began The Known World. I have wanted to read it for two reasons. It has won all sorts of prizes and I have not before read about Blacks owning Blacks during the antebellum, period.

[Pam]

That sounds like a good one Chrissie!

[Chrissie]

Bluegrass Pam wrote: "That sounds like a good one Chrissie!"

It is good, so far, but has tons and tons and tons of characters. I don't know which will be important so I have to jot down notes about all of them. You learn about what is happening now, the past and what will happen to hem in the future . Lots to stuff into my feeble head! STILL, even if it is difficult, it draws my interest!

[Marina]

I have started The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice.

[Joan]

Chrissie wrote: "Joan wrote: "After enjoying Flush by Virginia Woolf, I realized that I do not know the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Listened to, but did not enj..."

Four starts for Flush. It is light reading - in the other books I've read by Woolf, I loved the way her words just sort of washed over me- almost mesmerizing- and I could get lost in her words. Flush is not like that. It is much lighter writing, more concise but she does a great job of imagining how a dog might see its world. Flush romps, sulks, gets grumpy, jealous, affectionate and philosophical. It was fun to read.
my review

[Chrissie]

Today I have begun The Heart's Invisible Furies. I must say it does pull you in right from the start.

[Chrissie]

Joan wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Joan wrote: "After enjoying Flush by Virginia Woolf, I realized that I do not know the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Listened to..."

Thanks for explaining your reaction to it. Yesterday I bought it only to discover what I had bought was ABRIDGED! I then returned it.......so I will not be able to read it.

[Gavin]

Starting The Sandman series, Preludes & Nocturnes to take a break from Lovecraft for a bit.

[Diane S ☔]

Starting Outside Looking In by T. Coraghessan Boyle

[Pam]

Diane - Outside Looking In sounds interesting! (If I ever want to reduce my TBR I will have to stop reading this thread!)

I’m starting The Riders by Tim Winton. I’ve been wanting to read one of his novels for a long time!

[Evelyn]

Bluegrass Pam wrote: "Diane - Outside Looking In sounds interesting! (If I ever want to reduce my TBR I will have to stop reading this thread!)

I’m starting The Riders by Tim Winton. I’ve been wanting to read one of hi..."

My favourite Tim Winton! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Diane]

D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton

[B the BookAddict]

Lots of great reviews about the book you're reading, Diane. I love this author so will watch for yours.

[Diane S ☔]

I've loved some of his, Drop city my favorite and disliked others, so will see where this falls. Interesting beginning.

[Chrissie]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "Starting Outside Looking In by T. Coraghessan Boyle"

Do you know why has the changed how he writes his name? He was before referred to as T.C. Boyle? I didn't recognize him at first.

[Diane S ☔]

It still says T C. Big and bold on the cover. Outside Looking In

[Chrissie]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "It still says T C. Big and bold on the cover. Outside Looking In"

Strange, huh?! Maybe somebody has changed it at GR. I am so used to the old way!

[Pam]

Evelyn wrote: "Bluegrass Pam wrote: "Diane - Outside Looking In sounds interesting! (If I ever want to reduce my TBR I will have to stop reading this thread!)

I’m starting The Riders by Tim Winton. I’ve been wan..."

Great to hear that Evelyn! I really like it so far, even though I'm not too far into it. Would you consider it a psychological thriller?? The back of the book claims that it is but I don't see it listed as a main page genre on GR. I need one for a challenge that I'm doing.

[Evelyn]

Pam that's a bit of a tough one. I looked up the definition which read
Psychological thriller is a thriller narrative which emphasizes the unstable or delusional psychological states of its characters. ... Psychological thrillers often incorporate elements of mystery, drama, action, and paranoia.
So, I guess it could be, I have never thought of it that way before!

[Marina]

I'm reading Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers.

[Pam]

Thanks Evelyn! The description helps. Now, I know what elements I’m looking for. It’s turning out to be an interesting book! I’ll make a determination at the end whether I consider it a psychological thriller.

[LauraT]

I'm at the moment on the first part of the latest book by Haruki Murakami: L'assassinio del Commendatore. Libro primo: Idee che affiorano.
Interesting ...

[Pam]

Laura- I read that one last year. I have mixed feelings on it. It is interesting but I thought it was way too long. I’m real curious what you think of it!

[Joan]

I think anyone who enjoyed Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" will find this article about Redoshi, also known as Sally Smith, interesting
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/03/us...

[LauraT]

Bluegrass Pam wrote: "Laura- I read that one last year. I have mixed feelings on it. It is interesting but I thought it was way too long. I’m real curious what you think of it!"

I often find his books too long; for instance I loved 1Q84 for the fist two thirds, after that ....

[Chrissie]

I will start New Grub Street by George Gissing later today.

[Marina]

Joan wrote: "I think anyone who enjoyed Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" will find this article about Redoshi, also known as Sally Smith, interesting
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/0..."

Thanks, Joan, I will definitely read the article. Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" is one book I will be reading very soon, as it was my boyfriend's gift for my birthday.

For the moment I've started We Were the Mulvaneys, which for some reason is called "An American Family" in Italy. I never understand why some publishers need to completely change original titles. I'm about 100 pages in and I'm liking it a lot, although it's very unsettling.

[Esther]

I have just finished Emily Eternal which was OK but seemed to make some logic leaps that were a step too far for me.
Also I found it a little wearying seeing the world from the POV of an AI who was constantly trying to explain her thought processes and interactions with the world. Kind of like being in the company of someone who gives a non-stop commentary on what they are thinking.
I decided I should avoid stories about AIs for a while.

Then I started Dogs of War for a buddy read - which is about AIs!!!!!
I have been looking forward to trying Adrian Tchaikovsky for a while and the POV is human so I will give it a chance.

[Joan]

I’m thinking of giving up on American Gods by Neil Gamin. I like the plot & main character but too much of it is just boring me, one of the few times I’d like an abridged version. And the treatment of women is starting to get on my nerves.

Next up Breath Eyes Memory by E. Danticat.

[Gavin]

I'm reading The Doll's House

[Pam]

Joan wrote: "I’m thinking of giving up on American Gods by Neil Gamin. I like the plot & main character but too much of it is just boring me, one of the few times I’d like an abridged version. And the treatment..."

I agree with your sentiment about American Gods! I can't bring myself to finish it.

[Joan]

Well, now I know I’m in good company as I abandon American Gods - so many enticing books - so little time.

[LauraT]

Joan wrote: "Well, now I know I’m in good company as I abandon American Gods - so many enticing books - so little time."

I always say so!!!

At the momento I'm reading the last but one Italian mystery in a series I quite like: Fate il vostro gioco by Antonio Manzini. I don't think there's an English translation though ...

[Chrissie]

I have begun A Far Country because I have liked two other books by the author a lot.

[Marina]

I have started The Abbot's Ghost: A Christmas Story by A.M. Barnard AKA Louisa May Alcott.

[LauraT]

Marina (Sonnenbarke) wrote: "I have started The Abbot's Ghost: A Christmas Story by A.M. Barnard AKA Louisa May Alcott."

I love L. M. Alcott; this particular story I've not read, but I think I'll wait till next December!!!

[Jess]

I'm currently reading The House on Half Moon Street and listening to The Wych Elm

[Nichole]

I just opened Dancing on the Edge of the Roof by Sheila Williams.

[Gavin]

Continuing with The Sandman series: Season of Mists.