This is what I'm Reading/going to read... - 2015

[Elizabeth☮]

I am currently reading The Heart's History.

I recently finished The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender which is a really magical story of a mystical family of women that don't have very good luck in love. But it is so much more than that.

[Symone]

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[Robin P]

I really liked What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. I've also enjoyed The Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies It sounds like one or more are going to be made into TV or movie productions. They appeal to my friends who like chick lit but also people who are more serious readers.

[Elizabeth☮]

Robin wrote: "I really liked What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. I've also enjoyed The Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies It sounds like one or more are going to..."

I really liked Big Little Lies. What Alice Forgot wasn't as compelling a read to me, but I still enjoyed it.

[Kate]

Just started Suite Française

[Elizabeth☮]

Kate wrote: "Just started Suite Française"

I have never read this one. Let me know how you like it.

[Abigail]

Reading The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell. Really liking it!

[Kate]

Elizabeth wrote: "Kate wrote: "Just started Suite Française"

I have never read this one. Let me know how you like it."

It is 2 books and i have just finished the first 'Storm In June'. It is just brilliant and if this was a rough draft i can not imagine how good it would have been if she could have finished it! Irene Nemirovsky was definatelt a feminist of her time as all the women characters are so strong and independant and fierce where as the men all come off as slightly pathetic and very weak willed. I am diving into the 2nd part now 'Dolce'

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Robin wrote: "I really liked What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. I've also enjoyed The Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies It sounds like one or more are going to..."

Hi Robin,
Since you like her work and I trust your judgment, I'm going to read "What Alice Forgot". I like a little chick lit now and then, but get annoyed when I pick one that is too brainless. Thanks!

[Symone]

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[Symone]

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[Abigail]

Hi, Symone, let us know what you think about The Invention of Wings if you have the time. I’ve enjoyed other books by Sue Monk Kidd, but haven’t gotten to that one yet.

[Renee]

I didn't know if I'd enjoy a book about the slavery period but found myself quickly engaged. Definitely worth reading!

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Abigail wrote: "Hi, Symone, let us know what you think about The Invention of Wings if you have the time. I’ve enjoyed other books by Sue Monk Kidd, but haven’t gotten to that one yet."

Yes, let us know what you think - I have had it on my Kindle for a while, but never got around to reading it. I loved the secret life of bees, but have heard this is different.

[Renee]

I'm reading In the Kingdom of Ice. One of the things I enjoy about being with this group is being encouraged to step outside my normal genre and discovering really good books. Very interesting book about the race for the North Pole.

[Symone]

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[Olivia "So many books--so little time.""]

Right now I'm reading Red Moon by Benjamin Percy. It's about the struggle between humanity and the lycans (werewolves). So far it has been very good.

[Symone]

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[Elizabeth☮]

I am reading Skippy Dies.

[Symone]

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[Elizabeth☮]

I am half way through Hausfrau.

[Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse]

Just started Alissa York's Effigy. So far, so good. Unusual, but in an interesting way.

[Symone]

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[Elizabeth☮]

Symone,

That is one of my favorite books.

[Elizabeth☮]

I am reading The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate.

[Kathy]

I haven't read this book yet. Would you recommend it for a YA Lit class?

[Elizabeth☮]

Kathy,

Actually, the first one with these characters is better. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. It is so much richer with character development. The setting is rural Texas and it is a time period when girls aren't supposed to do much but get married and keep house. Try that one and see what you think. I believe you would have lots to discuss if teaching it.

[Kathy]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[Olivia "So many books--so little time.""]

I'm currently reading The Best American Short Stories of the Century which is edited by John Updike. So far many of the stories have been superb.

[Symone]

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[Abigail]

I just finished Dear Mr. You by Mary Louise Parker; a wonderful memoir!

[Symone]

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[Samantha]

Hey all its been a very long time since I've been on here. But being it's a new year it's time for me to get back on track with my reading. So starting off the new year I'm currently reading...

[Symone]

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[Lillian]

I just finished The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Currently listening to his collection of stories, Drown. He takes you into the lives of people from the Dominican Republic with his amazing prose.

[Abigail]

Lillian wrote, “Currently listening to his collection of stories, Drown.”

If you like that, you might also like a collection of stories by Alexai Galaviz-Budziszewski, Painted Cities. Its short stories follow the life of a young boy in a barrio in Chicago. Lovely prose, with flashes of humanity and insight. Little jewels.

[Lillian]

Abigail wrote: "Lillian wrote, “Currently listening to his collection of stories, Drown.”

If you like that, you might also like a collection of stories by Alexai Galaviz-Budziszewski, [book:Painted Cities|1811450..."

Thanks, Abigail, I am always looking for a new book. I don't want to miss any of the good ones!

[CassieCruel]

Reading

[Symone]

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[CassieCruel]

Now on

[Amith]

Enjoying this episodic novel - https://www.chapterwise.in/chapterwis...