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What Are You Reading? - 2018
Travis sivarT wrote: "Any Kate Morton readers her new book The Clockmaker's Daughter. It called to me oddly. I didn't buy it but maybe I should I don't know. Isn't the type of book I usually look at but ..."Travis, I have yet to read this but as Peggy says, it sounds similar to her other books. She is a really good writer. I have heard that this is her weakest book so far though. The reviews for it seem quite mixed. However, I would check it out if it has called to you.
Lisa wrote: "I love Daughter of the Forest, Margo! It's amazing! The next book in the series, Son of the Shadows, is great too...."And she is a New Zealand author!
Cherie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I love Daughter of the Forest, Margo! It's amazing! The next book in the series, Son of the Shadows, is great too...."And she is a New Zealand author!"
She is indeed!
@Cherie - that is the task I am reading it for 😁@Lisa - I was wary that it would a bit "Oirish" but it isn't. It could be set anywhere and as it is a fantasy land I can't argue about history!
@travis - The Cider House Rules was another great one but I dare you to read A Son of the Circus LOL
I have to be the one arkward reader and disagree with you all about Kate Morton. I don't care for her plots. I have read 2 and The Lake House on my shelf which I can't bring myself to read. I can't fault her style but I don't her story telling. But you try her if you're curious - maybe this one will be great 😊
Margo - I thought The Lake House was a pretty good story. It definitely had some great twists. I have not read as much John Irving as you have, but I liked everything I have read so-far.
Margo, you don't like Kate Morton?! How could you?! Lol! 😉. Which 2 books by her have you read?As for Daughter of the Forest, I loved the world she created, with all the Irish/Celtic folklore mixed in. I'm a sucker for that kind of thing.
So I went and started it. It's not bad. People are saying it's hard to follow. This is true but I think I've gotten down the switches now and am following ok. My problem is the plot of The Clockmakers Daughter seems awfully familiar to another book in some ways. Just can't put my finger on what the other book is but it seems similar to a point where it may all get quite predictable as we go. We shall see. The narration may have me sucked in more than the story at this point.
Travis sivarT wrote: "I've had pretty good luck with Irving up until this one. Cider house rules and Owen meany were both real good"Irving used to be one of my favourite authors. By the time I got to In One Person, I was done. There was so much repetition of his usual tropes there was nothing new brought to the table. Last Night in Twisted River was a dnf for me. A Prayer for Owen Meany was by far his best work in my opinion.
At this moment I'm reading to much, I think:Dreams of Gods & Monsters (finishing this weekend)
Into the Wild (finishing this weekend)
Butcher's Crossing (just started)
Waiting for Wednesday
A Little Life (interesting, but a struggle to read)
Janice, you lasted with Irving longer than I did, I'd given up on him in the late 90s.Travis, that is true of both of her books that I've listenrd to - good narration is half the battle!
Lisa, I listened to The Forgotten Garden, 3 stars - it was ok, but The House at Riverton I dnf'ed at such an early stage that I didn't even rate it. I didn't get on with that one at all.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on those 2 Saar.
Margo wrote: "Lisa, I listened to The Forgotten Garden, 3 stars - it was ok, but The House at Riverton I dnf'ed at such an early stage that I didn't even rate it. I didn't get on wi..."It's funny, The House at Riverton is actually my favourite by her. I think it's because it gave me Downton Abbey vibes. I gave The Forgotten Garden 5 stars too. Although I love her writing and her plotlines, they do all seem to follow a certain formula. You kind of know a lot of what you are going to get in her stories before you actually read them.
I think it would be a boring world if we all enjoyed the same books :-) It is a while since I read either so I can't remember specifically what I didn't like so unfortunately I can't make any good discussion points LOL It was you who first brought my attention to Sevenwaters series so I owe you one for that - it is fantastic ;-)
I have just started the new Peter James - Dead if you don't - - fantastic stuff - here's hoping we get to find out more about his son in the book - at the end of the last book - (Sandy who was the detectives wife - till she disappeared - presumed dead - until years later she arrives with a son) Sandy dies - committing suicide - leaving Detective Grace to look after the son - great reading material ~~ awesome !!
Adam wrote: "I have just started the new Peter James - Dead if you don't - - fantastic stuff - ."Please edit your post and mark your spoilers, Adam. And since we're a nosy bunch around here, could you link your books so we can easily peek at it?
Thanks.
Margo wrote: "I think it would be a boring world if we all enjoyed the same books :-) It is a while since I read either so I can't remember specifically what I didn't like so unfortunately I can't make any good ..."Oh yay! Glad I could be of service with the Sevenwaters series! 😁 Your bank balance might not thank me though! 😉
I am reading The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wisemen. I am in love with this book!
Hehe - I'll tell my hubby to talk to you when sees the CC bill LOL I'm only joking, he never complains about my book habit - as long as I keep quite about the cost of his star-gazing habit :-p
Adam wrote: "I have just started the new Peter James - Dead if you don't - - fantastic stuff - ..."Sounds interesting Adam. I used to read a lot of Peter James.
I finished The Tattooist of Auschwitz but have no idea what to read next. A happier book, that's for sure, after reading this and The Handmaid's Tale.I also feel like reading a paper book, but not sure if I have any that I'm in the mood for. Would also be a good time to start the monthly challenge, as I can pick from any book I bought last year which were about 50, so there should be something in there.
I'm off to browse my real and virtual bookshelves.
Margo wrote: "Hehe - I'll tell my hubby to talk to you when sees the CC bill LOL I'm only joking, he never complains about my book habit - as long as I keep quite about the cost of his star-gazing habit :-p"Lol!
Finished The Forgotten Highlander: My Incredible Story of Survival During the War in the Far East
My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2583307345
Lesleigh wrote: "I am reading The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wisemen. I am in love with this book!"Hi Lesleigh! Welcome to YLTO. :)
Thank you so much! I look forward to getting to know all of you & to have my reading horizons expanded! :)
Thank you! So happy to be a part of this group!
I finished White Oleander which was a solid 5 stars. Strong story and beautiful writing. I will start 'Salem's Lot today, and probably also Gray Mountain for the monthly challenge.
Lesleigh wrote: "Thank you! So happy to be a part of this group!"Hi Lesleigh. Welcome :-)
I am stuck a bit..:(
So am re-reading one of my favorite comfort books by a fav author. In Too Deep.
It is helping .
If I get out of this slump.
I want to continue A Town Like Alice which is stuck at 50%, it will count for my ZZ.
Maybe I should make a good cuppa Coffee ☕ too.
siriusedward wrote: "I am stuck a bit..:(
So am re-reading one of my favorite comfort books by a fav author. In Too Deep.
It is helping ."
I hope you can drive that slump away with a good re-read, and a cuppa coffee. :)
I'm flip flopping around at the moment. I've started 2-3 books and put them down. The just weren't grabbing me. I picked up Warlight this morning. We'll see how that goes. So far, so good.
Aussie author Caroline Overington is an award-winning investigative journalist, so I knew I'd enjoy her story of a celebrity's missing toddler. The Ones You Trust reveals the ins and outs of publicity vs police.
4★Link to my review
Janice wrote: "siriusedward wrote: "I am stuck a bit.. ."I hope you can drive that slump away wit..."
Thanks ,Janice.
Those did help.
Now, am reading The King of Elfland's Daughter.
siriusedward wrote: "Janice wrote: "siriusedward wrote: "I am stuck a bit.. ."I hope you can drive that slump away wit..."
Thanks ,Janice.
Those did help.
Now, am reading The King of Elfland's Daughter."
Hope the new read gets you out of your slump Sirius. I always find it hard to concentrate at this time of year.
I finished Daughter of the Forest. I loved the writing but I felt the final chapters let it down. Up til then it as a 5 star read but I reduced it to 4 star. It is a great book though and a lovely retelling of one of my favorite myths.I have now resumed The Summer Queen.
Margo wrote: "siriusedward wrote: "Janice wrote: Now, am reading The King of Elfla..."
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Thanks,Margo.
Its better now.
Thes main problem too , not able to concentrate .
Nearing the end if the year,maybe the problem?
<i>Roz wrote: "I'm flip flopping around at the moment. I've started 2-3 books and put them down. The just weren't grabbing me. I picked up [book:Warlight this morning. We'll see how that goes. So far, s..."
Hope it continues to be good.The reviews fir the books are both in the hate it/love it category..so I am not able to make up my mind about it..I would like to read something by the author ,someday.
The Bell Jar I am reading this because I feel I missed something. Everyone seems to have gotten something from the book. I thought it was an ok coming of age while depressed story.So many rave about it I thougt I would do a reread
Renee wrote: "The Bell Jar I am reading this because I feel I missed something. Everyone seems to have gotten something from the book. I thought it was an ok coming of age while depressed story.So..."
Ms Platt never appealed to me :-\
I admit I got into The Bell Jar easier because it was a buddy read. I am sure it had been different if I had read it by myself.
After having the book on my TBR list, like forever, and owning the book for the last five years, I have finally read The Dinner
. I actually listened to most of the story, narrated by Clive Mantle. He was brilliant. The story, not so much. I normally give my books away, but I cannot think of anyone whom I want to give this one to.
I'm still reading Warlight. It seems the reviews are mixed on this one. Either you really love it or give it 2 stars. I'm only 60 pages in and it's leaving me a bit flat. I don't see the point. It kind of rambles around aimlessly. Has anyone else read this one? I'm determined not to give up on it, yet.
Hana's Suitcase: A True Story is the simple but fascinating account of a child of the Holocaust researched by a young Japanese woman for Japanese school children. Canadian author Karen Levine's book has been published around the world. Lots of photos with my review. 
5★Link to my review
I am nearly finished Normal People and I am sorry I bothered! It reminds me why I don't read books from the MB short list :-(
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I love Daughter of the Forest, Margo! It's amazing! The next book in the series, Son of the Shadows, is great too.