Hour 8 Books We Keep Talking Up April 2022

[Cynda]

As experienced readers, we all have books that live in our hearts and minds. Some we cherish privately. Others we have talked our friends' off our ears about. Tell us which book had you talking, talking, talking.

If you have more than one book that you have gone on and on about, tell us in separate messages. We'll read them all 🐈

[Cynda]

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. As a young woman, I loved loved Scarlett O'Hara. Nothing to do about how she treated other people, just about how she was committed to life and then went for it. Unstoppable that woman. And she was only 28 years old when the story ends. What a powerhouse.

[Cynda]

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz. In my middle years, I discovered this Toltec wisdom book. I talked it up and up at a bookclub I belonged to. For many years I have been giving away copies of this book to people who will listen, who may be ready to set themselves free of the largest burdens of the chains of their own their thinking. Being human, I continue to struggle with some chains, so I keep reading and reviewing.

[Susy]

I think the series I love most is the Lunar Chronicles as they helped me out of a reading slump of more than 7 years!

[Lamilla]

I'm guilty of recommending recent 5-stars read everywhere
So, take a look at Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist ;-)

[Lamilla]

Another that didn't quite get the 5 stars but left me think is Остров. Please be aware it is quite bleak

[Kelley]

i think you started this thread too early. the discussion hours are based on the hours of the readathon, not the time. We're only in hour 6. :-)

[Cynda]

Yes I did Kelley. I see that. I will be more careful with Hour 23.

[SadieReadsAgain]

I absolutely loved Tish Delaney's Before My Actual Heart Breaks when I read it last year. Set in Ireland during the troubles, its about a woman whose life does not turn out the way she hoped as a young girl. Deeply moving, it made me cry (which doesn't happen often with books!).

[Becky]

The Mists of Avalon is one of these lifetime favorite books for me. I first read it in college and reread it every now and then. I love the magical world ruled by strong women.

[Jane]

I love discovering recommendations on this thread! My friends all know how much I love Stoner by John Williams. Utterly profound and utterly perfect.

[Cynda]

Becky, I too found myself lit up on The Mists of Avalon. There was a movie on TNT long ago of the same name. It is good for a movie, worth watching. The novel is so profound.

[Sarah]

I love and mention often The Hate U Give, Americanah, and Convenience Store Woman.

[Jennifer]

I have given copies of The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk to multiple people. If strong women building a better world, plus victory over oppression and an environmental message, are if interest to you, check it out.

[Diane]

ooh, Lamilla, I wanted to be a pathologist (before I failed chemistry...) and love books about forensic science. I'll definitely check Unnatural Causes! Thank you!

[Cynda]

Yes Jennifer. I have read some of Jean Shinoda Bolen's books. In sime of her books she talks about how what is good for the Earth is good for women and children .

The Millionth Circle: How to Change Ourselves and the World. The Essential Guide to Women's Circles

Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World

I also want to read Like a Tree: How Trees, Women, and Tree People Can Save the Planet

[Cynda]

Sarah, I have added Convenience Store Woman to my tbr. Looks like something I might really really like having worked customer service and sales for years.

[Lena]

Cynda wrote: "Sarah, I have added Convenience Store Woman to my tbr. Looks like something I might really really like having worked customer service and sales for years."

Nice!! This one is already on my overall TBR. It was recommended by a book-tuber.

[Canadian Dragon]

Susy wrote: "I think the series I love most is the Lunar Chronicles as they helped me out of a reading slump of more than 7 years!"

I agree

[Lamilla]

Cynda wrote: "Sarah, I have added Convenience Store Woman to my tbr. Looks like something I might really really like having worked customer service and sales for years."

I read it in one day, it's very addictive!