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message 1851: by Tamara (new)
Jun 18, 2018 12:07PM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1416 comments I read The Arab of the Future: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984: A Graphic Memoir by Riad Sattouf.
I have mixed feelings about it. I thought it was well done, but I was uncomfortable with the portrayal of Arabs and Muslims.

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


message 1857: by Dale (last edited Jun 18, 2018 09:51PM) (new)
Jun 18, 2018 09:49PM

Dale Harcombe | 1951 comments My reviews of A Place to Stay by Jennie Jones
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and
Somebody Else's Boy by Jo Bartlett
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1858: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jun 19, 2018 03:22AM

PattyMacDotComma What a wonderful, convoluted mystery, and I enjoyed all seven!

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 5★ by Stuart Turton
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 5★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1859: by Angela M (new)
Jun 19, 2018 05:58AM

Angela M I read Mad Boy. 3 stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1860: by Esther (new)
Jun 20, 2018 02:03AM

Esther (eshchory) | 1368 comments Amalia wrote: "Finished Miss SubwaysMiss Subways by David Duchovny by David Duchovny.."

The X-files David Duchovny? Hmmm might try that.


message 1861: by Esther (new)
Jun 20, 2018 02:03AM

Esther (eshchory) | 1368 comments PattyMacDotComma wrote: "What a wonderful, convoluted mystery, and I enjoyed all seven!
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 5★ by Stuart Turton"

I am beginning to think I might have to read this book.


message 1863: by Chrissie (last edited Jun 20, 2018 02:34AM) (new)
Jun 20, 2018 02:32AM

Chrissie Esther wrote: "Amalia wrote: "Finished Miss SubwaysMiss Subways by David Duchovny by David Duchovny.."

The X-files David Duchovny? Hmmm might try that."

Didn't he act in the series but not write them? I am interested in Miss Subway too,


message 1864: by Esther (new)
Jun 20, 2018 04:33AM

Esther (eshchory) | 1368 comments Amalia wrote: "Yes, it is THAT David Duchovny and ''Miss Subways'' is one of the best novels I've read this year. In fact, it's his third book and I had no idea he was a writer:) This one is highly recommended:)"

OK. Added to my TBR


message 1865: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jun 20, 2018 05:01AM

PattyMacDotComma Esther wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "What a wonderful, convoluted mystery, and I enjoyed all seven!
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 5★ by Stuart Turton"

I am beginning to think I might have to read this book ..."

I think you might, Esther! :)


message 1866: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jun 20, 2018 05:02AM

PattyMacDotComma I've meant to read The Ballad of the Sad Café and Other Stories by Carson McCullers for many years and finally did.

The Ballad of the Sad Café and Other Stories by Carson McCullers Link to my review


message 1867: by Chrissie (new)
Jun 20, 2018 05:13AM

Chrissie Amalia wrote: "Yes, it is THAT David Duchovny and ''Miss Subways'' is one of the best novels I've read this year. In fact, it's his third book and I had no idea he was a writer:) This one is highly recommended:)"

I have purchased it and will be reading it soon! Thank you for bringing it to our attention.


message 1868: by Tamara (new)
Jun 20, 2018 07:03AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1416 comments I read Women & Power: A Manifesto by Mary Beard.
I thought it was good as far as it goes, but I wish she had developed it a little more by suggesting how we can transform the power structure to make it more conducive to feminist principles.

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


message 1870: by Chrissie (new)
Jun 21, 2018 05:40AM

Chrissie I have completed The Devil's Highway: A True Story by Luis Alberto Urrea. I definitely do recommend it. The author reads the audiobook himself, and he does it very well.

My very short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1873: by Pam (new)
Jun 21, 2018 03:33PM

Pam Baddeley | 1531 comments Re-read book 1 of Mary Renault's two book series based on the myth of Theseus - The King Must Die: A Novel - and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2423816387.


message 1874: by Dale (new)
Jun 21, 2018 06:23PM

Dale Harcombe | 1951 comments My reviews of two books
Beneath The Skin by Melissa James
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and
The Peacock Detectives by Carly Nugent
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1876: by Pam (new)
Jun 22, 2018 02:08PM

Pam Baddeley | 1531 comments Read book 2 of Mary Renault's Theseus series - The Bull from the Sea - and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2431484129.


message 1879: by Chrissie (last edited Jun 23, 2018 12:48AM) (new)
Jun 22, 2018 11:01PM

Chrissie I have completed Miss Subways. Yep, the author is the actor that played Fox Mulder in The X-Files!

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

Amalia, I did not love it quite as much as you.


message 1880: by Chrissie (last edited Jun 23, 2018 05:26AM) (new)
Jun 23, 2018 05:22AM

Chrissie Definitely. I did.


message 1883: by Raul (new)
Jun 23, 2018 12:05PM

Raul | 745 comments Finished reading Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1887: by Paul (new)
Jun 24, 2018 12:15AM

Paul Lockman | 72 comments I usually enjoy the Quarterly Essay series and recently finished Moment of Truth: History and Australia's Future by Mark McKenna. The essay covers what to me is Australia's big issue, the needs and demands of the First Nations, the original inhabitants of the country. Interesting and thought-provoking but I felt it left a few things unanswered. Here’s my review


message 1888: by Pam (last edited Jun 24, 2018 05:02AM) (new)
Jun 24, 2018 04:49AM

Pam Baddeley | 1531 comments Read book 1 of Tanith Lee's Secret Books of Paradys - The Book of the Damned and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2432456016.


message 1889: by Canadian Jen (new)
Jun 24, 2018 07:53AM

Canadian Jen Breaking out of my rut - this one did the trick. Then She Was Gone. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...


message 1890: by Britany (new)
Jun 24, 2018 02:24PM

Britany Finished Before and Again by Barbara Delinsky by Barbara Delinsky-- 3 Stars

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


message 1891: by Pam (new)
Jun 24, 2018 04:24PM

Pam Baddeley | 1531 comments Read book 2 of Tanith Lee's 'The Secret Books of Paradys' - The Book of the Beast- and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2432456637.


message 1895: by LauraT (new)
Jun 25, 2018 01:11AM

LauraT (laurata) | 14371 comments Mod
Finished Cecità by José Saramago.
A real masterpiece. Terribly describing how cruel mankind can be ... It recalled me a bit Lord of the Flies


message 1897: by Tamara (new)
Jun 25, 2018 05:51AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1416 comments Phrynne wrote: "My review of The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald

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

Phrynne, I wasn't that keen on it, either.


message 1898: by Tamara (new)
Jun 25, 2018 05:51AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1416 comments I read There There, an incredibly powerful novel about urban Native Americans. It is Tommy Orange's debut novel and it is spectacular. It's one of the best books I've read all year. The voice is strong, full of rage, and gut-wrenching. Highly recommended.

My five-star review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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