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***Michelle's Counting Stars 2023 Challenge
LOL, no worries 🤗I know exactly what you meant. When I was in high school in communist Romania, dead poets' poetry was much, much better than the contemporary (alive) ones. What was allowed and published did not deserve to be called poetry. Ugh!
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Good lord, 4 Menopausal murder stars!!??? That could be me!! 😩😩🤦🏾
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#24 Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Killers of a Certain Age An all-female assassin team has miraculously reached the golden age only to find their well-deserved retire..."LOL. Yep! I kept thinking through the whole book, no one should mess with these women even if they weren't trained assassins. After a "certain age", women just don't put up with a lot of crap.
#26
Running Blind Reacher unwillingly helps the FBI catch a serial killer. I knew who the killer was almost immediately, but I read the rest of the book to find out how. I enjoyed every word. Reacher is such a great character. I had a few problems with this book, but they weren't enough to spoil the story for me. 4 fan girl stars. Paperback. Thriller.#27
The Grace of Kings This was good epic fantasy with solid writing. Unfortunately, it also had a LOT of detail on military strategy, martial arts and weaponry. It was like Bruce Lee trying to play Frodo in Lord of the Rings. Just not a good fit. 3 stars. Audiobook. Fantasy.#28
Lessons in Chemistry Loved this book. It was humorous, heartbreaking and still drove home a serious message. It was historical fiction but I think the message still needs to be heard today. I strongly recommend this one. It won't be the book you think it is. I promise. 5 Go girl! stars. Audiobook. Historical Fiction.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 6
4 stars - 14
3 stars - 6
2 stars - 2
Current
A Suitable Boy ebook. Of course.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook. Interesting concept.
The Violin Conspiracy audiobook. This one already has me hooked.
#29
The Violin Conspiracy Excellent! A young man stakes his future on a priceless gift he receives from his grandmother, only to have it taken away. The mystery was good but the star of this book was the empathy you feel for this young man as the tension mounts throughout the book. So well written! 5 bravissimo stars. Audiobook. Mystery.#30
Iron Lake A former small-town sheriff struggles with his demons while trying to solve a local murder and repair his marriage. This was well written and an interesting mystery/thriller but I wanted to like the characters better. I did enjoy it and I will probably read more in the series. 4 stars. Audiobook. Mystery/Thriller.#31
Widowland What would have happened if Britain had signed a treaty with Nazi Germany rather than going to war? A young woman carefully navigates that new society where women are sorted into castes and widows are exiled to widowland. The reimagined history in this book was really well done and the story was interesting. It was well worth the read. It was just too derivative (see The Man in the High Castle, The Handmaiden's Tale, 1984) for me to give it more than 3 stars. Paperback. Fantasy/Alternative History.#32
Properties of Thirst Past, present and future swirl together in this sweeping saga of a California family on the cusp of WWII. This book was beautifully written but sadly open ended. 3 left me thirsty for closure stars. Audiobook. Historical Fiction.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 7
4 stars - 15
3 stars - 8
2 stars - 2
Current:
A Suitable Boy ebook. Yes, I really am still reading it just not very much.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook. I've set this one aside for the moment but I will get back to it.
Celia Garth ebook. An old favorite of mine from junior high days. I'm going to see if it holds up.
Shrines of Gaiety Audiobook. Just starting.
Michelle wrote: "#29 The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb The Violin Conspiracy Excellent! A young man stakes his future on a priceless gift he receives from his grandmother, only to have it taken away. The mystery was good but the star of this book was the empathy you feel for this young man as the tension mounts throughout the book. So well written! 5 bravissimo stars. Audiobook. Mystery"Woohoo! Now I'm super excited about this one. I have the audiobook on hold but it's going to take several weeks to get it.
Michelle wrote: "Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 7
4 stars - 15
3 stars - 8
2 stars - 2"
What a fantastic year you're having :)
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The Violin Conspiracy Excellent! A young man stakes his future on a priceless gift he receives from his grandmother, only to have it ta..."Great update, Michelle.
I have added 3 Krueger books and haven't read one; but there is something that tells me that I will love them. This Tender Land, is one such book and I need to read it soon.
Lillie wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#29 The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb The Violin Conspiracy Excellent! A young man stakes his future on a priceless gift he receives from his grandmother, only to have it ta..."Thanks Lillie! You're going to like Violin Conspiracy I think. In addition to a great story the audiobook production was top notch.
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#29 The Violin Conspiracy Excellent! A young man stakes his future on a priceless gift he receives from his grandmother, o..."You should definitely give Krueger a try Alondra. I enjoyed This Tender Land but my all time favorite Krueger was Ordinary Grace. Not so much for the mystery as the story. He is a great storyteller.
Michelle wrote: "I enjoyed This Tender Land but my all time favorite Krueger was Ordinary Grace. Not so much for the mystery as the story. He is a great storyteller."For me, This Tender Land was the best, with Ordinary Grace a close second. Iron Lake was ok, but nowhere close to the stand-alones.
Ioana wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I enjoyed This Tender Land but my all time favorite Krueger was Ordinary Grace. Not so much for the mystery as the story. He is a great storyteller.""
He has a new standalone out soon I think. The Levee. It looks like a short audiobook.
Looks like it, about 3:30 hrs according to Audible.
#33
Celia Garth This is a book I checked out multiple times from the school library as a young teen. I wanted to see if I would still enjoy it. The answer was yes with a few reservations. The story centers around a female Johnny Tremaine-like character who acts as a spy in revolutionary Charleston. There is also a romance of course though not like the contemporary romances I read today. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Phillips, our librarian, wouldn't have put those on the shelf. The novel was actually written in 1959 and it shows. ( For clairity I was not a schoolgirl in 1959. These must have been considered clean reads for teens of the 1980's or someone donated them.) It was definitely written before feminism and political correctness were a thing. I never noticed it then but I'm pretty sure now I would deck any guy who called me "honeychild". There were also a few anachronisms particularly with the language. I really don't think the colonialists used the word wow?? In spite of that it was a good coming of age story and I was surprised at how much revolutionary history was included with a fair amount of accuracy. 3 blast from the past stars. ebook. Historical Fiction.#34
Shrines of Gaiety More historical fiction. I'm on a roll. I enjoyed this one as well but it was a lot more complicated. The story centers around the Coker family who operate a series of nightclubs in 1920's London. The book really gave you a good feel for the times but I did not really care for the characters. I didn't feel some of their motivations rang true. It all felt sort of pointless at the end. It's possible that was the point. 3 stars. Audiobook. Historical Fiction.#35
The Golden Spoon I loved this one. I'm a big fan of The British Baking Show. This cozy mystery basically sets a murder mystery right in the middle of a competitive baking competition that suspiciously resembles The British Baking Show but is set in America and runs on the fictional Flicker rather than Netflix. I loved it. If you are a fan of the show you can probably make a good guess at the murder victim. Fun one. 4 perfectly baked stars. Audiobook. Cozy Mystery.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 7
4 stars - 16
3 stars - 10
2 stars - 2
Current:
Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison Audiobook.
A Gentleman in Moscow paperback.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook
A Suitable Boy ebook.
You've read some excellent books! I need to read more Krueger as well. I've read his stand-alones & the first 2, 3? in the Cork O'Connor series. Enjoyed them all.I have The Golden Spoon on hold at the library & am looking forward to it!
I love Kate Atkinson and am looking forward to getting to her newest one.
The Golden Spoon was a fun read Patricia. Happy reading!
#36
Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison A history of the Colditz Castle POW camp during WWII. The problem enemy officer POW's were sent to the castle which proved to be difficult but not impossible to escape. The ingenuity and determination of these prisoners was remarkable. 4 stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-History.#37
Remarkably Bright Creatures Tova lives a solitary, heartbroken life and confides only to Marcelus, the octopus on exhibit in the aquarium where she works. Marcelus is determined to help Tova's story have a happy ending. A surprisingly upbeat but unusual book, partially narrated by the octopus. Nice one. 4 stars. Audiobook. Contemporary Fiction.#38
The Bodyguard I always enjoy Katherine Center but this may be my favorite. A down on her luck personal security agent is assigned to protect a Hollywood megastar home for a visit. Sweet. 4 stars. Audiobook. Rom-Com.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 7
4 stars - 19
3 stars - 10
2 stars - 2
Currently reading or at least pretending to:
A Suitable Boy ebook
A Gentleman in Moscow paperback Loving this one but taking it slow.
Defending Jacob Audiobook. I read this several years ago. Listening now for my IRL bookclub.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook
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Okay; I have Ordinary Grace on my physical book shelf; so I need to read it. Thanks, Michelle
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "You should definitely give Krueger a try Alondra. I enjoyed This Tender Land but my all time favorite Krueger was Ordinary Grace. Not so much for the mystery as the story. He is a ..."If you're on the fence read the preface (or forward whichever it's called) and see if it doesn't hook you.
Both your #36 and #37 are on my list, actually on a long waiting list for Remarkably Bright Creatures. So many people wanting to read about an octopus 😱
Ioana wrote: "Both your #36 and #37 are on my list, actually on a long waiting list for Remarkably Bright Creatures. So many people wanting to read about an octopus 😱"Strange isn't it but he was really a great character.
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That's some sound advice, because a Prologue can really set the tone.
#39
Defending Jacob This was a re-read for my RL bookclub. I love the twists and turns this story takes. I also found the central question of the book "Can a person carry the propensity to murder in their DNA?" to be an interesting approach to this tale. I listened to the audiobook this time around and while I didn't enjoy it quite as much as my first read, I think my former rating still holds. 5 stars. Audiobook. Legal Mystery.#40
The White Lady This book was a complete surprise. I thought it would be a quick little mystery thriller while I waited for something better from my hold list. I ended up loving it! The first Jacqueline Winspear that I have read. I think I'm going to have to fix that soon! An act of violence in a small village reveals that their new neighbor Ms. White is not the quiet old lady they all thought. 5 stars. Audiobook. Mystery/Thriller.#41
A Is for Alibi This was another surprise but not the good kind. Based on all the Goodreads hype I thought I would love this series. Not so much. I will say that I listened to the audio production and it was terrible. I just felt that the whole thing was very one dimensional and the prose was choppy. I did like the overall concept and I may at some point read B just to give the series a fair chance so I'm bumping my rating up a little. 3 stars. Audiobook(a really bad one) Mystery.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 9
4 stars - 19
3 stars - 11
2 stars - 2
Current:
A Suitable Boy ebook Of course!
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook Still not getting around to this one.
A Gentleman in Moscow paperback A really great book. I hope to finish it soon.
The Thursday Murder Club audiobook What a hoot! I'm loving this one.
#42
The Thursday Murder Club Four seniors in a senior village form a murder club to solve cold cases until an outbreak of murders drops a new case right into their laps. I absolutely loved this book! The characters were wonderful and I don't think I have ever read a mystery with as many twists as this one had. Funny yet very sweet. 4 the elderly always get their man stars. Audiobook. Mystery.#43
A Gentleman in Moscow Another amazing book! An aristocrat lives under house arrest at Moscow's Metropol hotel for decades but somehow lives a full life. So well written and like the previous book chock full of wonderful characters. His excellency the count being the prime example. A quiet book out of necessity but one that immerses the reader entirely in its setting. 4 stars. Paperback. Historical Fiction.#44
And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle I'm adding this one to my President's challenge even though I had already read one on Lincoln. I'm glad I didn't miss this one though. Reading about such a divisive time in our nation's history and how one man's deep commitment to taking the high moral ground changed our world; inspires me with hope. Would that in our current turmoil we could find another Lincoln to lead the way. 4 stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Biography/President's Challenge.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 9
4 stars - 22
3 stars - 11
2 stars - 2
Currently reading or ignoring:
A Suitable Boy ebook. Ignoring.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook. Mostly ignoring.
Nettle & Bone Audiobook. Actually listening to this one.
Michelle wrote: "#39 #40 #42"Michelle, I LOVED A Gentleman in Moscow! It was the first book by Amor Towles I read. I have also read The Lincoln Highway which was entirely different. The contrast between the two couldn't be greater - and since both were very good, it shows the depth of talent the author has.
You reviews of The White Lady and The Thursday Murder Club make me very interested in reading them.
Karol wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#39 #40 #42"Michelle, I LOVED A Gentleman in Moscow! It was the first book by Amor Towles I read. I have also read The Lincoln Highway which was e..."
A Gentleman in Moscow was just one of those books that you either love it or hate it but it stays with you forever. So good! Glad I'm not the only one who loved it. I'm curious about the author's other books but like you everyone on Goodreads says his books are completely different. I'm not sure if that is a good thing right now so I may give it some time.
#45
Nettle & Bone A fairy tale for the modern ages with a princess who solves her own problem and a hero that has her back. Along the way there are dust witches, fairy godmothers, and bone dogs. I really like the way T. Kingfisher spins a fantasy yarn. 3 stars. Audiobook. Fantasy.#46
Feed I felt like this one was YA but it was still a great Zombie story. The political intrigue here was more gruesome than the Zombies but as it was written around 2010 strangely prescient. The dipiction of a pandemic was spot on. Great audio production. 3 can't say no to a good zombie tale stars. Audiobook. Fantasy/Zombie Apocalypse.#47
Future Home of the Living God An unspecified apocalypse triggers societal breakdown and leaves a young woman desparate to protect her unborn baby from the new regime. The story is less important here than the writing. Louise Erdrich has such a gift. This was a beautiful story. Reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale but still a unique story unto itself. 4 if I could write I would like to write like Louise stars. Audiobook. Fiction/Fantasy?/Apocalypse?#48
The Orchid Thief Every now and then a book comes along that everyone raves about. It's made into movies. People reference it. People recommend it. Finally, with trepidation I break down and read it. And then, I say, "I don't get it". This is that book. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't anything really. I don't get it. 3 at least it was short stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 9
4 stars - 23
3 stars - 14
2 stars - 2
Currently:
You Have a Friend in 10A: Stories Audiobook.
The Spare Man ebook. Really liking this one. I just need more time to read it.
A Suitable Boy ebook. Ignoring at the moment.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook. Same.
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Nettle & Bone A fairy tale for the modern ages with a princess who solves her own problem and a hero that has her back. Along the way there are..."Nettle & Bone looks fun; so it made the list.
I loved the Newsflesh trilogy, but book 3 ticked me off and .... I can't say why due to it being a huge spoiler, but it grossed me out and angry. Oh well. The first two books rock, though
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#45 Nettle & Bone A fairy tale for the modern ages with a princess who solves her own problem and a hero that has her back. Along ..."I don't know if you telling me that makes me less eager or more eager to read the rest of the series.
#49
You Have a Friend in 10A: Stories A collection of short stories featuring various aspects of modern life. Good stories but not particularly memorable. 3 stars. Audiobook. Contemporary Fiction/Short Story.#50
Chapel of Ease You can't hate a hillbilly fairy story that ends with a dance off. This is a series that has improved with each book and this one is definitely the best so far. 3 Broadway VS Cloggers stars. Audiobook. Fantasy.#51
Symphony of Secrets After The Violin Conspiracy, I had to read Brendan Slocumb's latest. It does not disappoint. This man really knows how to tell a story. The view into the world of music - so interesting. The characters and story - so relevant. 4stars. Audiobook. Fiction.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 9
4 stars - 24
3 stars - 16
2 stars - 2
Currently:
The Spare Man ebook
Solito audiobook
Still intend to finish just not currently motivated:
A Suitable Boy ebook
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
#52
Solito An incredible memoir of a young man who crossed the border into the United States completely on his own as nine-year-old. A deeply moving story. Extremely well written. 5 you will need a box of kleenex stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Memoir.#53
The Spare Man Mary Robinette Kowal turns her retro-SciFi vibe to the mystery genre with this closed door, deeply noir murder mystery set on a cruise ship in outer space. 4 stars. ebook. Mystery/SciFi#54
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder David Grann has a knack for finding obscure but fascinating stories in history and bringing them to life. 3 shipwrecked stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-History.#55
Night Broken A great urban fantasy series about a shape shifter married to a werewolf who lives in a world where a lot of other dangerous, mythical beings roam free and cause trouble. Don't think about it too much, just enjoy the ride. 3 Mercy kicks butt stars. ebook. Urban Fantasy.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 10
4 stars - 25
3 stars - 18
2 stars - 2
Currently:
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Audiobook. Love this series.
A Suitable Boy ebook. I'm reading this one again. I will finish. I will finish. I will...
Before the Coffee Gets Cold ebook. Still ignoring this one.
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook ebook. I'm perusing this dessert cookbook. When my grandson eats dinner with me he requires dessert.
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Finish it. Some will say they saw it coming. Some reviewers, like me, are wondering ... Why?? Just Why?? 2nd book was crazy. Lots of action, if i remember correctly. 🤔😏
#56
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers cleverly writes satisfying SciFi that somehow parallels real world issues that our society must address. Never more true than in this final installment of the Wayfarers series. I was sorry to see the end of the book and the series. 4 intergalactic truck stop stars. Audiobook. SciFi.#57
Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean Somewhat disappointing. I really enjoyed Gin Stephens other books. In her other books she collates research on an issue (intermittent fasting) and presents it in layman terminology with a practical plan of action. Taking all the hype and static out of intermittent fasting and making it something acheivable. That was not the case with this book. She is promoting a clean lifestyle and it is anything but achievable if you do not live in an urban area and make tons of money. Also, I have read some in this area and I think some of her facts were disputable. I particularly disagree on her recommendation to always buy organic. It has been proven that the organic label can mean anything or nothing. Unless you live in a populous area you are unlikely to find organic with the guarantees or the brands that she promotes. Sorry, that's a rant which boils down to Gin needs to work on this one some more. 3ish stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Health.#58
The Final Case: A novel A man helps his elderly father fulfill the duties of his final case as a defense attorney. The quiet atmosphere and the superb writing combine to make this a lovely book. Beware the action is limited but the emotion is powerful. 5 stars. ebook. Contemporary Fiction.#59
A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them Horrible but also enlightening. There was so much here that I did not know. They say that those who do not know history are destined to repeat it. A lot of this is being repeated right now in our country. While I did not enjoy this book, I'm glad that it is out there to remind us of what we do not want to become. 3 it could have been better organized stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-History.#60
Camp Zero The characters all struggle to survive the climate apocalypse on their own terms. This has shades of a feminist manifesto but seemed to be afraid to embrace it fully. A tribe of CliFi amazons would have been more interesting. This didn't quite make it. I didn't love it. I didn't hate it. 3 stars. Audibook. SciFi/CliFi/Apocalypse.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 11
4 stars - 26
3 stars - 21
2 stars - 2
Current:
Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully Audiobook
The Story of Arthur Truluv ebook
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook ebook
Still ignoring but not ready to call it quits:
A Suitable Boy
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
You've had a good month so far. I just picked up The Violin Conspiracy based on your earlier review and now it looks like I'll have to put Symphony of Secrets on my list as well.Also, looking forward to hearing your thoughts about Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
Definitely try Symphony. You may have to wait a while for before the coffee I just can't seem to get into it.
Michelle wrote: "Definitely try Symphony. You may have to wait a while for before the coffee I just can't seem to get into it."I know what you mean about Before the Coffee. Read it a couple of years ago and was curious to see if you'd had a similar experience. And you have. It seems like a fun concept though, doesn't it?
Before the Coffee Gets Cold No, this was not on my radar at all, but you made me do it, I read the blurb. True, fun concept, and I'll be curious to hear Michelle's thoughts on it too. For me, generally, Japanese authors are interesting, but not very accessible. It takes more work to read their books, but the effort is worth it.
It is a great concept but so far the story seems scattered. I'm hoping it comes together.
#61
The Story of Arthur Truluv Wonderful story of a troubled young girl who is befriended by a widower and a retired school teacher just when they all most need a friend. This book was well written and has all the feels. I will continue the series. 4 lunch at the graveyard stars. ebook. Contemporary Fiction.#62
Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully An interesting and encouraging book but the author really concentrates on the big picture. Exercise, eat better, get plenty of sleep. Not a lot of information on the details. Specifically, more information on actual mobility exercises would have helped. 3 stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Health.#63
Station Eternity I read Mur Lafferty's previous book Six Wakes. I enjoyed that one but I enjoyed this one much more. The characters, the mystery and the world building were all much more interesting in this one. I look forward to the next book in the series. My one criticism after reading both books is that the author has an unfortunate tendency for long detailed backstory. When there are multiple POV's this can be offputting. 4 alien symbiosis stars. Audiobook. SciFi/Mystery.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 11
4 stars - 28
3 stars - 22
2 stars - 2
Current:
City of Ink ebook.
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity audioboook.
Ignoring:
A Suitable Boy
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers cleverly writes satisfying SciFi that somehow parallels ..."I need to read this book! *sigh*....
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#56 The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers cleverly writes satisfying SciFi that s..."You do! It might have been my favorite of the series but I think I said that about every one of them.
Time to catch up this list.#64
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity A lot of good information and good ideas here. Not much of an overall plan but some good things to work into your routine. 3 stay healthy as long as you can stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Health.#65
84, Charing Cross Road The only word that I can use to describe this book is charming. A collection of letters between and American writer and an English bookseller. It was funny and moving and well....completely charming. 4 sweet book lover stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Epistolary.#66
A Hard Day for a Hangover This is a fun series about a female sheriff in a quirky little town. Chock full of characters this series is completely predictable and bound to make you smile. 3 I saw that coming stars. Audiobook. Contemporary Fiction/Mystery.#67
Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide This book had it's moments and the characters did grow on me but I really felt it lacked something. It just felt a little too silly maybe? 3 stars. Audiobook. Mystery.#68
All the President's Men A new forward by the author published in this most recent edition of this classic compares the Watergate era with current events in the U.S. That was very interesting and well done. The rest was interesting but not nearly as exciting as I remember the movie being. That thought made me realize I had actually read this before years ago. I didn't think it was as exciting as the movie then either. I'm not sorry I listened to it again. Watergate clearly marks a change in both government and the press that we are still seeing play out today. 3 stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Historical.#69
City of Ink The final installment in an excellent mystery series set in ancient China. Beautiful descriptive writing is the hallmark of this series. Well done. 4 top notch writing stars. ebook. Mystery/Historical Fiction.Star Tally 2023
5 stars - 11
4 stars - 30
3 stars - 26
2 stars - 2
Currently reading:
Only a Monster audiobook.
Someone Like You ebook for RL Book Club.
Witch King ebook. I haven't actually started this one just borrowed it but I'm really excited about this new Martha Wells.
Still pretending I'm going to finish but not really reading:
A Suitable Boy
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook
Michelle wrote: "84, Charing Cross Road The only word that I can use to describe this book is charming. A collection of letters between and American writer and an English bookseller. It was funny and moving and well....completely charming. 4 sweet book lover stars."I have to agree, charming 🙂
Awww...I loved 84, Charing Cross Road and City of Ink. All the President's Men was interesting too. I love your still pretending I'm going to finish but not really reading list. :-)
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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers cleverly writes satisfy..."This and I also need to start the Witch King. If I can finish up these 2 shorter novels, I think I will. Mmmm
Lea wrote: "Awww...I loved 84, Charing Cross Road and City of Ink. All the President's Men was interesting too. I love your still pretending I'm going to finish but not really reading list. :-)"
I'm just being real.
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#56 The Galaxy, and the Ground Within Becky Chambers clever..."Hurry! I want to know what you think about it.
Michelle wrote: "#65 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 84, Charing Cross Road The only word that I can use to describe this book is charming. A collection of letters between and American writer and an English bookseller. It was funny and moving and well....completely charming. 4 sweet book lover stars. Audiobook. Nonfiction-Epistolary."This one of my absolutely favorite books of all time! I'm glad you enjoyed it as well.
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Funny thing though, I used to love reading poetry and plays (in prose or verse). But we had a wonderful teac..."
Oops! Sorry. Just trying to say that this is not stilted verse written by dead guys. It's relevant.