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If you are looking for a book, then why not try "The Humans" by Matt Haig.Although I read this brilliant story (fiction, not a historical account - bit like "The Man who Fell to Earth") back in August'17, I could thoroughly recommend it for this month's challenge (5 stars).
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The Humans would have been on my list of potentials had I come across it in the library. Alas, being in semi-rural Japan, the selection of books written in English is somewhat dire.
Yep, The Humans - great story, great read, great book.Anyway, hope that you manage to find something suitable, Chloe.
Plenty time left yet though, so no worries...
The Humans sounds good - I'll have to take a closer look at it as I figure out what to read. Thanks for the suggestion Ian!If anyone wants a great Canadian read, try Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis - totally awesome but it'll probably make you cry. I read it in 2016 and it's a 5 star book for me! It also won a Giller Prize and was the winner of Canada Reads in 2017.
So far, for this challenge I've picked up these four at the library. I always seem to like to have a long list that I slowly whittle down to 'the one' whenever I do a reading challenge. I'd welcome any thoughts anyone has on these...or if you've already read them, let me know if you liked them. I'm looking for something that's not too sad.
1. Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
2. Gizelle's Bucket List by Lauren Fern Watt
3. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
4. Marley and Me by John Grogan
For this challenge I read A Dogs Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. It was a very cute, feel good book that really brought to light a dog's dedication to their owner. I gave it a 3/5 starsAlso now I really want a puppy
Caitlin - think you might be "barking" up the wrong tree (speaking as someone who has 2 cats)Just remember: A puppy/dog is for life - not just for Goodreads! :)
Failing that, make sure that you let me know if your "wanting" actually becomes a reality...What breed takes your fancy?
Ian wrote: "Caitlin - think you might be "barking" up the wrong tree (speaking as someone who has 2 cats)Just remember: A puppy/dog is for life - not just for Goodreads! :)
Failing that, make sure that you ..."
Don't worry Ian I know not to get a dog until I have stable accommodation and a big yard. I don't think a puppy would like my tiny apartment very much. When I do get a dog It'll have to be a dalmatian, but until then I'll stick with my bearded dragon,
P.S I also love cats
Tara wrote: "The Humans sounds good - I'll have to take a closer look at it as I figure out what to read. Thanks for the suggestion Ian!If anyone wants a great Canadian read, try Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis ..."
For this challenge, I ended up reading 'Kiss of the Fur Queen' by Tomson Highway. I decided I wanted to read a book with a dog on the cover that wasn't actually about a dog.
I thought this was an amazing read and gave the book 5 stars! It's beautiful writing and I loved the characters. I looked up the author and found out that it's a fictionalized auto-biography about him and his brother - which made me love it even more.
Highly recommend it - although fair warning - there are some very disturbing parts.
Sounds interesting Tara - definitely on my "to read" bookshelf.Thanks for the recommendation.
Ian wrote: "Sounds interesting Tara - definitely on my "to read" bookshelf.Thanks for the recommendation."
Hi Ian - what did you end up reading for the challenge? BTW, I did check out the one you suggested - The Humans - but my library only had one copy and it was out. :(
Hi Tara.Just re-read "The Humans" again for this month's challenge...woof, woof!
Did see a copy of "Marley and Me" though in the local charity shop - but didn't take my fancy.
At the moment I'm reading about slavery in the USA (novels) as I have joined a discussion group and the moderator has a keen interested in this area. Recently read " 12 Years a Slave" which I thought was pretty good.
You interested reading anything like this?
Ian wrote: "Hi Tara.Just re-read "The Humans" again for this month's challenge...woof, woof!
Did see a copy of "Marley and Me" though in the local charity shop - but didn't take my fancy.
At the moment I'm..."
Hi Ian,
Yes, I have read a few books about slavery in the US. I just read one that I really enjoyed - The Underground Railroad - it's very well written and has alot of magical realism elements which I liked. I read Roots and The Color Purple a few years back and both of those were good but tough reads.
I haven't read 12 Years a Slave but I saw the movie and now the book is on my radar. I sometimes like older books but sometimes the style differences bug me, however, I won't know until I try!
It sounds like an interesting discussion group you've joined. Is it in person or on Goodreads?
Hi Tara,Believe it or not but "The Underground Railway" is on the list of 12 books that we are going to focus on throughout the year. At the moment I'm actually reading a book called "Home Goings"which is a lot like Roots...I think (saw Roots on the tv in the 1970's and even as a kid I thought it was really interesting).
Btw - This book is for February but I'm getting a head start!!.
Yep, the group is with Goodreads - so I will send you an invite right now...(Hyphen...it is called)
Laters.
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