August 2021 - Turning Tables

[Emma R.]

Pragya wrote: "Thanks, Emma for the 1000+ choices. That helps. :D

I am conflicted between Homegoing and The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row."

I loved The Sun Does Shine, it was an amazing book. I haven't read Homegoing yet but I have heard great things

[Abby]

Marie (UK) wrote: "...I have seen this several times at the Globe and at a pop up shakespeare theatre in York"

I've literally never been more jealous of anyone in my life. Going to the Globe theatre is at the top of my bucket list! Is it as cool as it seems?

[Abby]

I kind of forgot I was doing this lol. I get to pick from Sharon's list. I've been in a slump since, like, January but Halfway There caught my eye. I'll try to get it and read it this month.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Abby wrote: "I've literally never been more jealous of anyone in my life. Going to the Globe theatre is at the top of my bucket list! Is it as cool as it seems?"

It really is. I highly, highly recommend. Go in the stalls and it costs 5pounds a ticket for a world class ensemble, in the (almost) place that the plays were originally performed, and 3 hours of entertainment. People bring around beer or icecream for you to buy.

I thought that it would be all hyped up, but I am now planning on going every time I get back to London (in season of course), and am super annoyed I missed out on my first two trips there.

We saw Twelfth Night, which is one of my favourite plays, and I have decided I cannot watch it again as I've hit the pinnacle with that one.

[Abby]

I love Twelfth Night!!! It's my favorite play with As You Like It as a close second.

[Sharon]

Abby wrote: "I kind of forgot I was doing this lol. I get to pick from Sharon's list. I've been in a slump since, like, January but Halfway There caught my eye. I'll try to get it and read it th..."


Glad you were able to find one. I must admit this one piqued my interest.

[Pragya]

Emma R. wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Thanks, Emma for the 1000+ choices. That helps. :D

I am conflicted between Homegoing and [book:The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row|34964905..."

Thanks, Emma. That's the one I ended up reading. It was so sad but an insightful read.

[Cherie]

Although I still want to read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter From TrudyAn’s list, I don’t think it is going to arrive in time. I went back to the list and selected Thunderstruck by Eric Larson. This book was not on my TBR list, but three other titles by this same author are. The ebook was available from my library and I have downloaded it to my tablet.

[Janice, Moderator]

Thunderstruck sounds interesting, Cherie! I hope you enjoy it.

I'm curious. When you order a book from the library and it is delayed for your purposes, like Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, do you cancel the hold, or do you read it when it comes in?

[Jenn]

I am looking forward to your thoughts on Thunderstruck as well. I have read/listened to a few of Erik Larson’s books, and quite enjoyed them all.

[Cherie]

Janice wrote: "Thunderstruck sounds interesting, Cherie! I hope you enjoy it.

I'm curious. When you order a book from the library and it is delayed for your purposes, like [book:Crooked Letter, Croo..."

I usually read it when it finally comes in. ;o)

[Cherie]

Jenn wrote: "I am looking forward to your thoughts on Thunderstruck as well. I have read/listened to a few of Erik Larson’s books, and quite enjoyed them all."

I think I have added the other Larson books to my TBR because of you, Jenn. I think we talked about two of them, at least. ;o)

[Jenn]

Oh gawd, no pressure now Cherie lol

[Jayme, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "Thanks Jayme, I'm excited about that one!
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Thanks Margo for getting me hooked on another series. The Space Between Worlds was really good!

[Cherie]

I have added several of the reported books from this challenge to my TBR list. LOL!

[Margo]

Jayme wrote: "Margo wrote: "Thanks Jayme, I'm excited about that one!
"

Thanks Margo for getting me hooked on another series. The Space Between Worlds was really good!"

I will bump that up my list though the last thing I need is another series!

[Christina ❤️M❤️]

If my book doesn't come in by the 15th... I will have to pick again. Here is me crossing my fingers. I have Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine available as the backup.

[Christina ❤️M❤️]

Yay just picked up The Plot. :)

[Vicki]

Christina wrote: "Yay just picked up The Plot. :)"

Is it this one? The Plot
If so, this one sounds really good! Added it

[Shirley]

Poking my nose in here to say I really liked The Plot

[Cherie]

Like all good plans, I decided that the wait for Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter was not going to be available in time, so I switched books. I just got a notice that the book is NOW available to download. I am 38% into Thunderstruck. It is not what I expected but the history lesson of wireless communications and Marconi is interesting although I have way more questions than what is being answered. I am going to continue reading it, but also download CL,CL. I have two other books that I will defer to “later”.

[Ayacchi]

I've finished my book but will try to read another before reporting it in case I can squeeze one to my museum.

[Marie (UK)]

Abby wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "...I have seen this several times at the Globe and at a pop up shakespeare theatre in York"

I've literally never been more jealous of anyone in my life. Going to the Globe theat..."

The Globe is amazing we have done both the old theatre and the new one in Stratford. The actors are so close to you.

[Cherie]

Jenn - re Thunderstruck (view spoiler)[ Good grief, I have to admit, I definitely do not like the way the author has put this story together. I thought it was to be a murder mystery but the Marconi and wireless communications side of it are bizarre. I would have happily read a single story about the Marconi “events” - it is interesting, but the switch back to Dr. Crippen and his story and time just wrenches my brain again and again to remember what happened last. I am 51% into the story. Obviously, there has been foul play concerning the doctor’s wife but why did it have to be mixed in with the Marconi story? (hide spoiler)]

[Peggy]

I don't think I'm going to manage a book for this challenge after all. I'm in a very picky mood and each book seems to take me forever.