Announcing the Tag for November

[Amy]

Theresa, you are on! Just added it to my list! Anyone welcome to join!

[Amy]

Nancy, I just saw you writing about the Chaperone, which I just mentioned in my reply to Karin's Klansman review! I will send you the article I talked about if you like. Did not know they were making that into something for screen, or already had!

[Jenni Elyse]

I would've been fine with any of them, but I liked two of them more and this was one of them so YAY! I don't know what I'm going to pick yet as the possibilities are endless.

I recommend Dune by Frank Herbert. The current movies suck, but I'm optimistic about the new one coming out. And, it's my all-time favorite book. ★★★★★ + ♥︎

[Theresa]

Amy wrote: "Theresa, you are on! Just added it to my list! Anyone welcome to join!"

Great! I will open a thread for it next weekend!

[Heather Reads Books]

Oh man, there's so many for me to choose from on this tag list. I think I'm going to try to get my hands on The Hate U Give (on my trim list, which I have been neglecting lately) and maybe also Thirteen Reasons Why. The latter keeps showing up on so many tag lists in previous months, I'm kinda sick of seeing it as a tbr option!

I grew out of YA long ago, so both of these books have been in my orbit for awhile but I tend to gravitate toward other things instead. Maybe if I make a concerted effort next month, I can get in the requisite headspace for it.

[Shelly]

Becky C wrote: "I'll be following this thread looking for recommendations. I honestly don't know which book to pick there are so many!

I've been in a fantasy/science fiction mood for the last few months; any rec..."

Dune for sure
Time Travelers Wife

[LibraryCin]

Heather Reads Books wrote: "maybe also Thirteen Reasons Why...."

I recommend listening to the audio. It worked perfectly for that story.

[Joanne]

@ Becky C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...

ETA-there is a lot of "light fantasy" on this list, so don't shy away from checking it out

[Becky]

Shelly wrote: "Becky C wrote: "I'll be following this thread looking for recommendations. I honestly don't know which book to pick there are so many!

I've been in a fantasy/science fiction mood for the last few..."

Thanks Shelly!

[Becky]

Joanne wrote: "@ Becky C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...

ETA-there is a lot of "light fantasy" on this list, so don't shy away from checking it out"

Oh wow, Joanne! Great list, thanks.

[NancyJ]

Theresa wrote: "Robin P wrote: "Joanne wrote: "@Barbara-I just picked a used copy of The Thorn Birds, and it is on my lists of "maybe""

I remember when that came out and I was taking the bus to work. ..."

That's funny. First impressions can be so deceiving!

[Michael]

Great sets of recomendations.

To add some sci fi , the Expanse series, starting with Leviathan Wakes by Corey, Ching's Stories of Your Life and Others, and Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan, make for great reading. For fantasy, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Coraline, and Watchmen are outstanding.

For historical fiction, Wolf Hall and two sequels and The Last Kingdom and many sequels are satisfying reads.

For literary fiction with great movie versions, I recommend Olive Kitteridge, True Grit, and The Remains of the Day.

For what to read, I have so many TBR where a good movie made me lukewarm to book priority due to story being spoiled. Of these I will pick among The English Patient, Wonder Boys, High Fidelity, and Brideshead Revisited,

[Joanne]

Thanks for bringing up The Last Kingdom, Michael. I had forgotten that it went to the screen and I have been meaning to get to it. Not sure I will, but I have put it on the list

[Meli]

Theresa wrote: "@Meli and Amy - I have a note that we were going to do a buddy read this fall of Rebecca. How perfect for November tag! You game?"

DANG IT!!
I must've not noted that in my trim tbr list and I jumped the fun and read it last month 😫😭 That sucks... but I can still join in the discussion.

No one would've seen my review because I slacked and didn't even post a review.

[Theresa]

Meli wrote: "Theresa wrote: "@Meli and Amy - I have a note that we were going to do a buddy read this fall of Rebecca. How perfect for November tag! You game?"

DANG IT!!
I must've not noted th..."

Meli - write up and post to buddy read thread when I start it. But yes, you jumped tbe gun! I am looking forward to this as it has been on my mind to read it again as it has been a lot of years since last time. I have always loved it.

[NancyJ]

Theresa,

I'd love to join in to discuss Rebecca. Can we make it a real group read with spoilers allowed? There are some issues I'd love to dig into, especially about the beginning of the book, which takes place some time after the events in the book. (Is there a term for that?) I'd love to hear other opinions about what it means.

[NancyJ]

Michael wrote: "Great sets of recomendations.

To add some sci fi , the Expanse series, starting with Leviathan Wakes by Corey, Ching's Stories of Your Life and Others, and [book:Alter..."

Great suggestions! The Olive Kitteridge mini-series made me appreciate the book even more than I already did.

I haven't read or seen Brideshead Revisited or Remains of the Day. I tried to start Remains of the Day several times, but something always stops me. I know enough about the story to know it will make me cry.

[Theresa]

NancyJ wrote: "Theresa,

I'd love to join in to discuss Rebecca. Can we make it a real group read with spoilers allowed? There are some issues I'd love to dig into, especially about the beginning of the book, wh..."

Absolutely! It is a classic after all. If someone doesn't want to read spoilers, they can wait to read the thread until read book...or see the movie.

[Nicole R]

Booknblues wrote: "If you haven't read News of the World, this would be a good choice."

Ah! This is on my list too!

[Nicole R]

Darci wrote: "My daughter has been trying to get me to read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society forever, so I might try to squeeze that in, too."

The movie on Netflix was cute too!

[Nicole R]

Cora wrote: "I listened to Fishburne's Malcolm X last month. It was excellent."

That is great to know! I am looking forward to it. Malcolm X has been on my list for years because of Nicole D but it took a Fishbourne narration to make me finally get to it. lol

[Nicole R]

Barbara M wrote: "I was really impressed with The Autobiography of Malcolm X and I lived in that era. It was eye-opening for me."

I am definitely looking forward to it. I feel like I need to do some pre-research to really be ready for it.

[Nicole R]

Jenni Elyse wrote: "I recommend Dune by Frank Herbert. The current movies suck, but I'm optimistic about the new one coming out. And, it's my all-time favorite book. ★★★★★ + ♥︎."

I read Dune earlier this year and I wholeheartedly second this nomination!! It was excellent. And the movie looks fabulous, though I know it got pushed back to 2021.

[Nicole R]

Michael wrote: "For historical fiction, Wolf Hall and two sequels and The Last Kingdom and many sequels are satisfying reads..."

Wolf Hall continues to call to me from my bookshelf....

I just finished watching The Last Kingdom, and if the books are even half as engaging as the show they will be great reads!

[Meli]

Theresa wrote: "Meli - write up and post to buddy read thread when I start it. But yes, you jumped tbe gun! I am looking forward to this as it has been on my mind to read it again as it has been a lot of years since last time. I have always loved it."

Will do! :)

[Joy D]

Nicole R wrote: "Michael wrote: "For historical fiction, Wolf Hall and two sequels and The Last Kingdom and many sequels are satisfying reads..."

Wolf Hall continues to call to me from my bookshelf....

I just fin..."

The Wolf Hall audio was fabulous IMHO!

[Nicole R]

Joy D wrote: "The Wolf Hall audio was fabulous IMHO!"

Ah! I have the first one in print, but I may keep that in mind for the next two books. Or maybe I will just dive into the first book on audio....

[Ushashi]

Hello everyone! I am going to jump in and join on this tag.

I was about to start Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith in November, and now I found out that it was adapted to screen by Hitchcock in 50's. So I will watch the movie too after reading.

If I manage to finish that and The Goldfinch (which I have been reading for quite some time now), I will try to read either The Namesake or Little Fires Everywhere.

[Amy]

Fabulous, Nancy! Can't wait to read it with you guys. Then we can watch the movie!

[forsanolim]

I've been aiming to read Rebecca for a while! I may not get to it until later in the month (we'll see how things go), but I'm hoping to get to it!

[Theresa]

Amy wrote: "Fabulous, Nancy! Can't wait to read it with you guys. Then we can watch the movie!"

I cross posted - we can discuss both versions of movie in Rebecca Buddy Read. No restrictions!

[Theresa]

Ushashi wrote: "Hello everyone! I am going to jump in and join on this tag.

I was about to start Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith in November, and now I found out that it was ..."

Hi Ushashi! I have long loved the Hitchcock adaptation of the Highsmith. Then last year I finally read the original. Do wait! It will be a fascinating comparisin, and selfishly, I have been dying to have a conversation with someone about the two.

[Joy D]

Nicole R wrote: "Joy D wrote: "The Wolf Hall audio was fabulous IMHO!"

Ah! I have the first one in print, but I may keep that in mind for the next two books. Or maybe I will just dive into the first book on audio...."

I listened to all 3 on audio earlier this year. These books are perfect for audio.

[Nicole R]

I have a road trip in December coming up. 42 hours rounds trip...

[Ushashi]

Theresa wrote: "Ushashi wrote: "Hello everyone! I am going to jump in and join on this tag.

I was about to start Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith in November, and now I found ..."

I love talking about book vs movie comparisons. Looking forward to discussing about this. :)

[Anita]

forsanolim wrote: "I've been aiming to read Rebecca for a while! I may not get to it until later in the month (we'll see how things go), but I'm hoping to get to it!"

Rebecca definitely makes my list of top reads ever. I hope you love it!!

[Joi]

I'm also interested in the Rebecca buddy read!

[Theresa]

It is a couple days early and I am setting up the Rebecca Buddy read and watch!

Everyone can start planning! And if you read it at some earlier time, join in!

[Kimber]

Nicole R wrote: "I have a road trip in December coming up. 42 hours rounds trip..."

That's a long road trip! Audio is wonderful for those extended rides. Hope you are traveling some place warm. I haven't read The Autobiography of Malcolm X yet, but an audio narrated by Fishburne sounds wonderful.

[annapi]

Nicole R wrote: "I have a road trip in December coming up. 42 hours rounds trip..."

Daisy Jones & The Six is a great audio, if you haven't read it yet! (Even if it's not been made into a film...)

[Nicole R]

Kimber wrote: "That's a long road trip! Audio is wonderful for those extended rides. Hope you are traveling some place warm. I haven't read The Autobiography of Malcolm X yet, but an audio narrated by Fishburne sounds wonderful."

I am heading to Kansas City for a chunk of December to spend the holidays with my family. I go home every year, but I am not comfortable flying just yet, so a road trip it is!

Not someplace warm, but I haven't seen my family in a year so I am super excited about going!

[Nicole R]

annapi wrote: "Daisy Jones & The Six is a great audio, if you haven't read it yet! (Even if it's not been made ..."

I have totally listened to that and it was one of the best audios I have ever experienced!

[Theresa]

Nicole R wrote: "Kimber wrote: "That's a long road trip! Audio is wonderful for those extended rides. Hope you are traveling some place warm. I haven't read The Autobiography of Malcolm X yet, but an audio narrated..."

Good for you! And a road trip sounds like a fine idea after so many months of restricted geography.

[Nicole R]

Theresa wrote: "Good for you! And a road trip sounds like a fine idea after so many months of restricted geography."

I agree! I think it will be nice to have a long drive with a good audiobook. The big decision will be choosing a book! LOL!

[Nicole D.]

Has nobody mentioned Fight Club - though movie was better than the book.

I re-read The Thorn Birds in recent years, and was just as enamored of it.

Normal People TV show was great.

Who knows if I'll actually do a book to screen. (Maybe The Turn of the Screw) I'm tearing through books, but haven't been reviewing at all, which is why I've not been active. That has a lot to do with the fact that I've been listening to thrillers which don't really inspire me to write reviews.)

Speaking of thrillers, I just listened to this one and found it above average. Sometimes I Lie - Supposed to be book to screen, starring Sarah Michelle Geller, I didn't see the tag on the first few pages.

Anyway, we'll see where the month takes me.

[Book Concierge]

LOVE the new banner!

[Johanne]

So, I just read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? for another challenge, and after I finished I thought: Oh! Books to Screen is this months tag! Review to come.