Candi's 2021 All Things are Good in Moderation Buffet

[Candi]

Lynn wrote: "Yes, nice job on the challenge. The Constant Gardener sounds really good. Published in 2001, it just barely misses the cut off for group nomination, but I might think about it for a ch..."

Thank you, Lynn! I like the little mix of reading I'm getting this year. The challenges are fun, even if I don't finish them. I hope you pick The Constant Gardener sometime. I can't imagine it disappointing anyone!

[Candi]

Challenge #5 - Decade/Century Challenge: 1950-1959

The Street Kids by Pier Paolo Pasolini

My Review

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

So many I'm unfamiliar with, but I enjoy the reviews.

[Candi]

Bob wrote: "So many I'm unfamiliar with, but I enjoy the reviews."

Thanks, Bob! I'm mixing it up a little this year :)

[Sara, Old School Classics]

You are mixing it up. I have noticed you are going fearlessly into uncharted waters. lol.

[Anne]

Sara, I agree with you. Candi is a fearless and tough reader.

[Candi]

Ha! I guess this past year has given me the urge to try new things in reading, as my daily life has been so uninspiring! :D

[Candi]

Challenge #5 - Decade/Century Challenge: 1960-1969

Butcher's Crossing by John Williams

My Review

[Candi]

Challenge #5 - Decade/Century Challenge: 1970-1979

Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry

My Review

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

If I have to pick one author to be the all time favorite it is McMurtry. I have probably read more than 30 of his books, while I can't say i thought them all great. The majority of them I would gladly reread. Great review!!

[Candi]

Bob wrote: "If I have to pick one author to be the all time favorite it is McMurtry. I have probably read more than 30 of his books, while I can't say i thought them all great. The majority of them I would gla..."

30 books! Wow, Bob! You are a super fan! I hope to reach that number someday. Thanks for your comment!

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Candi wrote: "Challenge #5 - Decade/Century Challenge: 1970-1979

Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry

My Review"


Lovely review Candi.

[Candi]

Thanks so much, Lynn :) :)

[Ila]

Liked your review! I was always worried to start another of McMurtry's books, seeing how much I loved Lonesome Dove. But I'll definitely give this a try now

[Candi]

Ila wrote: "Liked your review! I was always worried to start another of McMurtry's books, seeing how much I loved Lonesome Dove. But I'll definitely give this a try now"

Ila, I felt the same way about reading McMurtry again. This series is totally different from the western ones though, so it was easier not to make comparisons.

[Candi]

Challenge #4 - Members Choice Classic/Genre Challenge: #8 Romance:

The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

My Review

[Lori]

Wow, Candi! It looks like you're headed toward an early finish with your challenges! Very impressive!

[Candi]

Lori wrote: "Wow, Candi! It looks like you're headed toward an early finish with your challenges! Very impressive!"

I'm doing pretty well with this one compared to the bingo! Thank you, Lori! :)

[Kathleen]

Congrats, Candi! I have The Passion coming up--am so excited! Off to read your review.

[Candi]

Kathleen wrote: "Congrats, Candi! I have The Passion coming up--am so excited! Off to read your review."

Thank you, Kathleen!!

[Candi]

Challenge #4 - Members Choice Classic/Genre Challenge: #4. Current or Past Group Read:

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

My Review

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Nice to see you taking up this thread again.

[Candi]

Sara wrote: "Nice to see you taking up this thread again."

Thanks, Sara. I kind of lost sight of it for a bit. I need to check off some more of these! :)

[Candi]

Challenge #5 - Decade/Century Challenge: 1930-1939

Business as Usual by Jane Oliver

My Review

[Laurie]

Candi, Business as Usual sounds right up my alley. Your review made me want to go pick up a copy immediately. One more for my tbr.

[Candi]

Laurie wrote: "Candi, Business as Usual sounds right up my alley. Your review made me want to go pick up a copy immediately. One more for my tbr."

Oh, I'm happy to hear that, Laurie! It's such an entertaining story, and Hilary is a clever heroine :)