What are You Reading - 2022

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Depraved by Debra Webb

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[Janice, Moderator]

I finished The King, and that's it for this series for me. It finished on a nice arc. There are a few loose ends, but none that make me want to pick up the next book.

What to read next? I've read 9 audiobooks this month, some of them chunksters. I think I will continue to lop off the oldest titles on my tbr list until April arrives.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Dying Room by Debra Webb

[PattyMacDotComma]

I imagine all readers are aware of who Nelson Mandela is, but for the future generations of children, this is a welcome addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This boy moved from a traditional childhood in an old culture to become a champion for freedom and a world leader.
4.5★ My review of Nelson Mandela

[PattyMacDotComma]

I've just read a new debut that's a 20th century story by Aussie author Emily Brugman. A group of Finns migrated to the heat of Western Australia and became seasonal cray fishers on The Islands. First generation is traditional - second is in hotpants at beach BBQs.
4.5~5★ My review of The Islands

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[Sandra, Moderator]

I'm still reading Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. Very interesting.

I did a quick read of The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had. I just skipped the books summaries because of the possibility of spoilers, but the rest was interesting and useful.

I am also reading Later and listening to Distant Star.

[Sharon]

I am about 3/4 of the way through Postmortem which I am reading for the yearly challenge. (Published 1990) I am finding it so interesting as we revisit a life before cell phones, high speed computers without dial up, and when DNA was still a very new science. What a difference 32 years make!

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[Laura (Lclwags)]

Sharon wrote: "I am about 3/4 of the way through Postmortem which I am reading for the yearly challenge. (Published 1990) I am finding it so interesting as we revisit a life before cell phones, high s..."

That sounds interesting! Adding this to my TBR.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Laura (Lclwags) wrote: "That sounds interesting! Adding this to my TBR."

I thought the same thing, then I realized it was a first one in series and decided to wait a little before impulsively adding it. I hope my TBR appreciates my effort. :D

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Her Last Goodbye by Rick Mofina

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finally finished The Younger Wife and now I'm reading Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life for the monthly challenge.

[Christine]

How many books have you read for your monthly challenge Kristie?

[Kristie, Moderator]

Christine wrote: "How many books have you read for your monthly challenge Kristie?"

This is the first one for this challenge, Christine. I will have to read quickly to get it done on time. :)

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Oh ok Kristie and lol your funny Kristie lol

[Roz]

I started reading The Guide. If you’ve read The River by the same author, The Guide carries on with one of the characters from the previous book. It would be a good idea to read The River (5 stars imo) first. I hope I like this one as much.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Roz wrote: "I started reading The Guide. If you’ve read The River by the same author, The Guide carries on with one of the characters from the previous book. It would be a good ..."

Good to know, Roz. I really liked The River. Added.

[Lilisa]

I finished Peach Blossom Spring. It was a good read - historical fiction set in China, Taiwan, and the U.S. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cherie]

I am currently reading The Cold Dish for my yearly challenge. I have owned the ebook book for a long time and it has been on my TBR list since 2015. I am loving the characters and the writing style.

I am going to check out the TV series on Netflix when I am done.
Another series looks to be going onto my list (18 books).

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Still Missing by Chevy Stevens

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Hit and Run by Lurlene McDaniel

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'm currently reading Upgrade and The Guncle for our group read.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I started Moriarty yesterday.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Letting Go of Lisa by Lurlene McDaniel

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley is an entertaining debut by Sean Lusk which has some history, some mystery, some magic, and exotic locales (think sultan and harem!) so I can see a real fan base for this when it comes out in June.
3.5★ My review of Second Sight of Zachary...

[PattyMacDotComma]

I enjoyed Viet Thanh Nguyen's 2016 Pulitzer Prize winner, The Sympathizer, but the political and philosophical arguments got the better of me in his follow-up, The Committed. He's an excellent, smart writer - and funny (a Chinese guy called Le Cao Boi wishes he were American).

DNF @ 39% My comments on The Committed

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called For Their Child's Sake by Jules Bennett

[PattyMacDotComma]

Zeba Blay's Carefree Black Girls: A Celebration of Black Women in Popular Culture is a passionate protest, full of examples, about the global culture of "colorism" and how the darkness of your skin decides your worth and opportunities. She knows her stuff!
4★ My review of Carefree Black Girls