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What are you reading? - 2020
Sandra - I currently do not have a book in progress and I just bought East of Eden from Barnes & Nobel. I will join you. Do you want to do a buddy read thread?
I finished five books for the toppler this week and one that I had started before, for my trivia challenge. The first three of the five toppler books went onto my TT challenge too.I finished:
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos
Dog on It - a new series added
The Island of Dr. Moreau
The Conjurer's Riddle
Lethal Pursuit - an on going series killed
Fire - TT challenge
I am going to start East of Eden to join Sandra and Crooked River, a series orphan book that I have been holding onto to read since it was published earlier this year.
Cherie wrote: "I finished five books for the toppler this week and one that I had started before, for my trivia challenge. The first three of the five toppler books went onto my TT challenge too.I finished:
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Cherie, what did you think of Dog On It? I have that one from the library, but haven't decided if I'm goin to read it. I read Woof by the same author not realizing that it was middle grade and Dog On It was the adult series. The writing was good, but the story was much too young for what I was looking for and now I'm a bit put off the idea of another dog perspective read.
Kristie - I really did like the story. My library audiobook copy had a few glitches. There were long pauses between sections. (I think it had been converted from a CD disc version. That was annoying.) The narrator was great though and he really did make the dog’s thoughts and mannerisms come alive the way he narrated the story. I liked how the author had the detective talk things over with the dog. Chet was Bernie’s sounding board as well as his partner/pet. (Wait until you meet Captain Crunch!)By the way, I noticed that my library has Woof too. It was not available, but I am going to check it out.
I think that one would be more to my liking, Cherie. My library doesn't have the audio versions, but I think I'd probably prefer that as well.
I've decided to give up on Wizard's First Rule. I have 19 hours left in the audiobook and don't want to listen to the yelling. The MC is quite the angry dude. Unlikeable. When I started writing my review, I said that maybe I'd fare better with a print edition. Then I realized that it's a whispersync deal and I have the ebook. Yeah. It's not going to happen.I will start Krampus: The Yule Lord to finish off a card in the trivia challenge.
I've often been tempted by Terry Goodkind. Some my GR friends hate him but more love him. The ones that hate him do seem to be from the Audiobook group. I think what put me off in the past was his surname, it has a very ring to it. It will probably turn out to be the name he was born with LOLSince I would be doing audio I think I'll give him a miss based on what you say.
I'm reading The Guest List cause it has similar theme with The Diva Takes the Cake, wedding and murder!Btw, does anyone know a book about witches trial and the kind?
Margo wrote: "I've often been tempted by Terry Goodkind. Some my GR friends hate him but more love him. The ones that hate him do seem to be from the Audiobook group. I think what put me off in the..."I'm not even interested in reading the ebook even though I have it.
I finished The Amateur Marriage. It was a 3 star - nothing special. At least it's off of my tbr.I'll start The Girls with No Names later today.
Janice wrote: "I'll start The Girls with No Names later today."I plan to start that one is a few days as soon as I finish The Beekeeper's Apprentice. I'll be interested to see what you think of it.
We're reading those 2 books in reverse order. I'll let you know how I make out with Girls. I've heard its really good.
I started reading East of Eden and Crooked River over the weekend.I started listening to The Little Stranger this morning.
I am still reading Men We Reaped, but it is on the back burner.
Renee wrote: "I have had a great reading week. I think my depression is lifting. It helps that i was able to get one of my pain treatments. I was also able to see my niece and her child. I finished[book:Lady in ..."That IS good news, Renee! Long may it last. :)
Ayacchi wrote: "I'm reading The Guest List cause it has similar theme with The Diva Takes the Cake, wedding and murder!Btw, does anyone know a book about witches trial and the kind?"
Can you explain a little more about what you're looking for, Ayacchi?
Aretha Franklin was certainly the voice of a generation (or two or three) and the first woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! This is Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara's addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series. 
4.5★ Link to my "Aretha" review with illustrations.
Richard Russo wrote the short story Sh*tshow about three couples, old friends, discovering they don't agree as much as they thought they did after the Trump election. Interesting.
4★ Link to my Russo review
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Can you explain a little more about what you're looking for, Ayacchi?"It's when people were accused of witchcraft and were executed. Something like this
Ayacchi wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Can you explain a little more about what you're looking for, Ayacchi?"It's when people were accused of witchcraft and were executed. Something like this"
Try The Mercies or The Daylight Gate. Both good historic fiction.
Renee wrote: "I have had a great reading week. I think my depression is lifting. It helps that i was able to get one of my pain treatments. I was also able to see my niece and her child. I finished[book:Lady in ..."I'm so glad you got one of your pain treatment Renee. That is a coincidence as I also got one of mine last week. There is no better mood lifter than a bit of pain relief 😙
@Aya, another one is The Heretic's Daughter. The author is a descendant of one of the women tried in the Salem witch trials
Margo wrote: "Renee wrote: "I have had a great reading week. I think my depression is lifting. It helps that i was able to get one of my pain treatments. I was also able to see my niece and her child. I finished..."Thank you Margo I am glad to hear you were able to get yours.
Thanks Margo and Janice! I've put them on my list. The Mercies looks familiar and I think I accidentally clicked the page and didn't know it's about witch trial!
Ayacchi wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Can you explain a little more about what you're looking for, Ayacchi?"It's when people were accused of witchcraft and were executed. Something like this"
I did a quick search on Goodreads lists for Witch Trials, and I think you might find some books in one of these lists.
https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
A new series that I think kids would enjoy as well. (Who doesn't love a dog?) The Finders-(Mace Reid K-9 Mystery, #1) by Jeffrey B. Burton is about a special dog (and her owner, of course, plus a potential love interest).
3★ Link to my Finders review
I happened to find The Fire Next Time a novella/essay written in 1963 by James Baldwin, an author I read in my youth. Nearly 60 years ago, he explained that Black Lives Matter. Will we ever get the message?
5★ Link to my Fire Next Time review
I am reading The Architect's Apprentice. I'm loving the atmosphere she creates of 16th century Istanbul. My "going to sleep at night" book is After the Fall. Norman is one of my favourite authors for comfort reading.
Margo wrote: "I am reading The Architect's Apprentice. I'm loving the atmosphere she creates of 16th century Istanbul. ..."This has been on my TBR for ages. Glad that you are liking it. As there is a 4 weeks wait for a copy in my library, I could not join the buddy read.
I finished Krampus: The Yule Lord on audiobook and finished one complete card in the trivia challenge.I will start either The Beekeeper's Apprentice or The Dragon Keeper tomorrow depending on my buddy read companions.
I am starting The Architect's Apprentice for the group read too, but it will be second place, after East of Eden, which I am reading with Sandra.I finished the audiobook of The Little Stranger. This is the first Sarah Waters book I have really liked. It jumped onto my trivia challenge list for the horror task.
I will start my next audiobook listen with Sidetracked - ongoing series reads for Kurt Wallander.
Finished:
Finished The Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadMy Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3421355848
As usual I have a few books going.I'm reading The Girls with No Names on my kindle and really enjoying it (even though the story makes me angry).
Then I have the print version of The Ancestor that I got from my library. When I borrowed it, there was no possibility of borrowing a digital version, but when I checked yesterday, I saw it had been added to the digital library so I put a hold on it in case I don't finish it before I have to return it.
I also borrowed The Black Swan of Paris and have that going.
There are a couple of books on hold that will become available pretty soon, so I'd better read fast.
The ancestor sounds good, Roz.
My reading has slowed down over the last few weeks - not sure why - I’m still with Archipelago - close to three quarters through and really enjoying it - and with The Price of Paradise - haven’t made much progress.
I am reading noene of the books I should be reading. My attention has wandered to The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside StoryIt is a true crime book about Ted Bundy. I have to confess to a secret addiction to this genre. I found out that Anne Rule knew him in rl. She had no clue he was a killer. I must be a bit twisted. This fact caused me to stop everything and grab the book.
I'm starting all new books today. I finished The Girls with No Names at 2:30 this morning. I gave it 3-1/2 stars rounded up to 4. It covered little known history of the House of Mercy in NYC. Today, I will start The Beekeeper's Apprentice on audiobook for the group themed read. And Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder for the trivia challenge.
I had slotted a book for the cookie cover task, Chocoholics Bundle but didn't want to pay $9.99 for it on Kindle when Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder was free with Amazon Prime.
Renee wrote: "I must be a bit twisted. This fact caused me to stop everything and grab the book...."I think it happens to us all, Renee. I can definitely understand the "stop everything and grab the book" urge. It happened to me earlier this year with two different series. At least you have a chance to come up for air soon, with a stand alone book. Enjoy!
Finished and enjoyed
The Mothersby Sarah J. NaughtonMy review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3415928853
I loved Girl, Woman, Other, the fantastic recent Booker prize winner by Bernardine Evaristo. It's a most entertaining read about 12 black women (and some side stories) in England - how their families came to be there and how the current generation is living now. The characters have their own stories but are loosely involved in each other's lives in intriguing ways. Just wonderful and a great read!
5★ Link to my review of Girl, Woman, Other
I've just finished The Architect's Apprentice which I loved. The writing was rich and atmospheric and the setting was exotic. It almost read like fantasy as both the time period and the ethos were so distant.On a more mundane note, I also finished After the Fall, a family drama set in new Zealand. This was OK but I think I have a bit of a book hangover after the Elif Shafak!
I'm hoping to finish The Beekeeper's Apprentice today. I'm really enjoying it. I'm starting The Book of Lost Names.
I am reading Such a Fun Age It is interesting, there's a crossover of fates coming and the build up is good!
I'm reading The Book of Lost Names and The Girls with No Names. I seem to have a bit of a theme going on here, but I don't think I'll be using either for our "What's in a Name?" monthly challenge.
I've about 35% through Mr. Loverman and so far it's great. Also started Under the Skin but it's too easly to have an opinion.
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