September 2023 - Books with a color in the title

[Sandra, Moderator]

You are not limited to the two chosen books. You may read any book within the theme "Books with a color in the title" if you prefer.

In order to receive a badge you must:
1. have read the book before or during September 2023.

2. discussed it in this thread. Discussion must be more than "I read the book and I liked it". Discussion requires something more substantial and analytical of what you read. Please elaborate on your thoughts on at least 5 of the following topics:
- Setting
- Characters
- Writing style
- Genre
- How the book made you feel
- Which parts stood out
- Did you/will you read more by the author
- Anything else related to the book you find worth mentioning

This can be done in one post after finishing the book, but preferably in a few posts while reading. Please refer to our group spoiler policy for further information.

3. Report that you have read AND discussed the book in the reporting thread (include a brief summary of what you thought of the book).

General Rules:
1. Please mark your spoilers with the spoiler tags along with mentioning what stage of the book you are at so other's don't get a nasty shock. Chapter numbers/titles are generally best as they are the same across all formats and editions. See our spoiler policy
2. The book may be combined with the Year Long Challenge, Topplers, and Monthly Challenges.

Happy reading!

[Lilisa]

Great I can join this month’s themed read! I started the audiobook Bitter Orange Tree by Jokha Alharthi.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Looks interesting, Lilisa, and I really liked the cover!

[Janice, Moderator]

I will read Bone White for the themed read, but I have a couple books ahead of it to read.

[Lilisa]

Sandra wrote: "Looks interesting, Lilisa, and I really liked the cover!"

It’s okay so far - reflective and introspective, more suited to listening for me so good thing I’m listening to it… Yes, lovely cover!

[Lilisa]

I finished Bitter Orange Tree. It is historical fiction and is set in present day U.K. The historical pieces are set in Oman and the Arabian peninsula and references other parts of the world such as India. It’s not a plot driven book, more contemplative about family history and their relationships as narrated by the MC, who basically serves as the narrator. It was an okay listen. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[christene_littlelibrary]

Just finished The Golden Enclaves the third and last book of Scholomance series by Naomi Novik. It was an action packed fantasy dark academia setting. Though I liked the 1st and 2nd book, the last book seems like full of happening and revelations that is quite overwhelming. Maybe it was just me. Loved the ending though. Review Here

[Janice, Moderator]

I read Bone White for this challenge. I have had the book for a long time, so it was nice to have a chance to read it and cross it off the list.

Paul's twin brother, Danny, went missing. The last he'd heard from him was a year prior and he was apparently in Alaska. The news reported the confession of a serial killer in the area where Danny went missing, so Paul went to Alaska to give DNA and get some closure. (view spoiler)[But, his DNA proved that Danny wasn't one of the eight murdered people.

The police weren't overly helpful, so Paul rented a vehicle and went out to Dread Hand where the bodies were found.

One thing that I felt was well done, was the feeling of a remote Alaskan town, rife with superstition and fear. The weather and snow almost felt palpable.

The closest thing to police in the community was a protection officer, and he soon butted heads with him. I was beginning to think that the elusive residents were hiding something, and was sure that Paul was going to uncover whatever that was, in spite of the prevalent belief that the devil was in the woods.

Paul took matters into his own hands, and went to investigate the murder's cabin out in the woods. He became confused, got turned around, and everything went bizarrely out of control. Was he a victim of the nasty flu that people were getting? Or was it something more sinister?

Someone found him, dragged him back to the cabin and nursed him back to health - Danny! I kind of suspected that he would show up. But something was off. Was it the twin connection that sent these concerns, or was this really his brother?

I don't really know what to think of this book and its ending. I'm not even sure what happened, or what the outcome post-story. Was Paul "infected" by the devil? I'll have to think about it a bit more. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

I read Orange Is the New Black. It has been moving from bookshelf to bookshelf for quite some time now, so it was nice to finally get around to it.

I had been hesitating for ages because I watched the first bit of the TV series and lost interest, but the book held me. It was refreshing that she owned her crime, and did her time as gracefully as she could. It was also interesting that she didn't sugar coat the racism and stereotyping that went on there.
I am glad that I finally had a chance to cross this one off the TBR.

[Jenn]

Janice wrote: "I read Bone White for this challenge. I have had the book for a long time, so it was nice to have a chance to read it and cross it off the list.

Paul's twin brother, Danny, went mi..."

I've been thinking on this one for years, and I still don't get it fully, but I totally agree with your comments on setting and ambiance.

[Janice, Moderator]

I don't understand all the 4 and 5 stars for Bone White. I feel like I missed something.

[Jenn]

Janice wrote: "I don't understand all the 4 and 5 stars for Bone White. I feel like I missed something."

I hear ya there, the setting and ambiance is the only thing that got it up to a 3 star for me :(

[Sandra, Moderator]

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