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Fiction- What are you reading? Part 2
Greg wrote: "I am reading nothing at the moment."Is it good? :0)
Joan wrote: "Today I pick up The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell. I enjoyed her book The Sparrow and I have fond memories of the Upper Peninsula of ..."Whitman defeated me too. Leaves of Grass is the first book of poetry I read for myself (not for a class) and although I persevered and finished it, it was years before I tried any other poetry!
Leslie wrote: "Karin wrote: "I'm listening to As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride, and am reading Moon Tiger, Phineas Redux ..."Are..."
Yes, I've heard that the Barchester books are the best ones. I will probably like them better because they won't have so many political scenes in them (I hope).
Karin wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Karin wrote: "I'm listening to As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride, and am reading Moon Tiger, Phineas Redux..."My mother liked the Palliser series better just because it had so many political scenes (she was active in local politics and the LWV for many years)! Personally, I prefer the Barchester series - there are church politics but that is a different kettle of fish.
But Trollope is rarely tedious so I hope that you enjoy your time with the Pallisers!
Joan let me know how you like the book by Mary Doira Russell. I loved The Sparrow and may be interested in reading other books by her.
I prefer the Palliser series for the history - corn laws, Disraeli !My husband prefers Barchester - he says it is calmer.
We’ve both enjoyed his stand-alone novels and his non-fiction “Traveling Sketches”.
Joan wrote: "I prefer the Palliser series for the history - corn laws, Disraeli !My husband prefers Barchester - he says it is calmer.
We’ve both enjoyed his stand-alone novels and his non-fiction “Traveling ..."
He certainly wrote a lot of stand alone books! I have only read a handful of them but am planning on reading more. Do you have any favorites to recommend Joan?
Currently reading two books
The Guest List by Lucy Foley and
The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd (both excellent reads) after finishing
Only Lies Remain by Val Collins. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
Sandy how are both of your books going?
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Christine, since you're so active in this thread. I was wondering if you would like your own thread in the 2020 reads and personal challenges. You can do whatever you wish with it.
Yeah that would be great Alannah and thanks Alannah
Reading books by Octavia Butler. Made it through 3 Series (Patternmaster Series, Earthseed Series, Xenogenesis Series). So interesting, unlike anything I've read before. Reading 2 more (Bloodchild and Other Stories and Kindred) before moving on.
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My husband prefers Barchester - he says it is calmer.
We’ve both enjoyed his stand-alone novels and his non-fiction “Traveling ..."
I side your husband, even if I've loved also his Pallesers!
I am currently reading Big Lie in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain. I have been reading this author since 1992 when I came upon a book in the library by Ms. Chamberlain. At this time, I have read all of her books and wait patiently for her next title.
Nancy from NJ I put that book called Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain on my birthday list
Christine - hope you enjoy the Diane Chamberlain Book.
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Just started
The Orphan House by Ann Bennett after finishing
Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer, the first time I have read this author. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
I am still reading Big Lie in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain. Hope to finish it by tomorrow.
About to begin
Night Train to Murder by Simon R. Green after finishing the lovely
The Orphan House by Ann Bennett. My spoiler free review can be found at https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just began A Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Just about to start The Cuckoo’s Calling and Where The Crawdads Sing - one to read on my lunch breaks and one for at home
Fantasy... Just read first book of The Legends of the First Empire series... Age of Swords by Michael J Sullivan. 4.5 stars. Just started 2nd book... Age of Swords.
Sandy how are both of your books going?
I don’t really care for The Woman in the Window. Too confusing at the beginning and I already imagine the ending.
It happens, Christine. And hopefully my next books will be better.
I forgot to add that I am reading The Pawnbroker by Edward Lewis Wallant. This book takes place after the Holocaust when this main character survives. It is about how this man managed his life when he was liberated from Bergen Belsen.
Yeah it happens is right Nancy from NJ and Nancy from NJ I’m sure your next books will be better
Just finished a disappointing locked room mystery
Night Train to Murder by Simon R. Green which i hope is just a blip in an otherwise excellent series. My spoiler free review can be found at https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...I am about to begin
One Moment by Linda Green
Christine wrote: "Sandy how are both of your books going?"The Orphan House was really good, Christine. But I was disappointed in Night train to Murder. What are you reading Christine?
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I’m feeling defeated by Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. This is my first time reading his poetry but he is a Long Island hero and that’s where I live now.