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2023 Weekly Check-Ins
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Week 41: 10/5 - 10/12
Oops, it’s Friday already! I had a very busy week, such a difference from last year when I struggled with my recovery from covid. So grateful I can stuff my evenings with fun things and top it off today with a nice day out shopping with my sister. PS: 37/50 (goal: 40/50)
Total 2023: 55/52
Finished
The Lost Girls of Paris by - Pam Jenoff⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not for PS
I didn’t expect much of it, but it turned out to be a page turner. Interesting part of history. Bit like Kate Quinn’s war novels.
From Nowhere by Julia Navarro ⭐⭐⭐
Not for PS
I picked it up at the library a few weeks ago. Sadly it turns out to be very actual. ‘This is a war, they are going to kill again en we are going to defend ourselves, until one of the two parties wins.’ ‘No…, no… nobody will win, that’s the problem, we are going to continue to kill each other, but nobody will win. There will be no end game.’
Currently reading
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
QOTW
I like the ‘24’-suggestions from Nadine! I love challenges connected to a year. Like sports events (Olympics in Paris, so something French maybe?), memorial years, elections, etc. And you can use to those prompts easily for fiction and nonfiction as well, so you can diversify your reading a bit. This year was too much fiction focused.
This year, Popsugar was my main challenge. Next year, I’m going to do another challenge as my main challenge, but I still hope I can tick off a lot of prompts simultaneously.
Hitchcock is just great - but I cannot watch The Birds. I watched it once - probably in college and it still gives me nightmares. I can't even watch highlights or promos! I'm a wuss with creepy distrubing movies. Well it started young - I hid behind the sofa when the Wicked Witch and her flying Monkeys arrived in The Wizard of Oz - every single year it was shown. Bogart films - you should at least watch:
Key Largo - which also stars Edward G. Robinson
To Have and Have Not - That is the film where Bacall met Bogie and the chemistry! There is also a very famous line/scene in that one.
The Maltese Falcon - he's the perfect Hammet detective
The Big Sleep -- No one has any idea what's happening in the movie or how the solution is reached but that also makes it the perfect adaptation of this classic noir book - because nothing adds up in it either! Again, Bogey plays the perfect noir detective.
The Birds was based, very loosely, on real events. Some sort of red tide algae poisoned birds in California and they went berserk before dropping dead. I think Daphne du Maurier also wrote a book or short story about it. Theresa, I'll look for those books. My dad is a big fan of The Wizard of OZ movie!
Nadine in NY wrote: "Carmen wrote: "I can't wait for the second episode of season 2 of Loki tomorrow. Oh I am super excited for that, too!!! I loved season 1 and it ended in such a WEIRD place, I have no idea where t..."
Episode 2 delivered as well! I'm about to jump back into more Lokius fics jashdkdsd
And yes! Haunted Mansion dropped on Disney+ last week! It's why it had a weird summer cinema release, so it could drop on Disney+ early October!
...I did not expect to find A/B/O being discussed here jhsdgfjkajsdgY'all can thank Supernatural fanfics for that one xD
(I have read so many A/B/O / omegaverse in my years of fanfic reading, even though it's never really been my thing. Never with actual wolves though. Mpreg's just never been my thing, though I gotta admit I read some amazing stories!)
Jennifer W wrote: "The Birds was based, very loosely, on real events. Some sort of red tide algae poisoned birds in California and they went berserk before dropping dead. I think Daphne du Maurier also wrote a book o..."Yes I discovered only a year or so ago that it was DuMaurier's short story that Hitchcock adapted. Worth remembering next time one we are stuck with one of those movie prompts.
Wow! Today has been so freakin' busy! It reminded me of before covid times. Friday the 13th struck in such a good way today.
We've had people coming from all over the state trying to find solar eclipse glasses. We ran out yesterday.
We had to send them to Temptations (the local coffee shop) to get them at $2 a pair.
They ran out! Some dude came in and told me around 2:30 pm.
Oh my goodness it's been a day. I'm officially exhausted.
Carmen wrote: "...I did not expect to find A/B/O being discussed here jhsdgfjkajsdgY'all can thank Supernatural fanfics for that one xD
(I have read so many A/B/O / omegaverse in my years of fanfic reading, e..."
i've been finding a lot of non-wolf a/b/o reylo fics on ao3.
Nadine in NY wrote: "Cornerofmadness wrote: "I just can't get into the A.B.O. stuff you find so often in wolf shape shifter stuff ..."well that was a new term for me that I had to go Google!!! Definitely not a thi..."
I generally don't see it in urban fantasy unless it's specifically shifter fic (not all that either but it is prevalent in wolf shifter stuff)
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Yes it was a Daphne du Maurier short story (which I have not yet read). I had no idea she was inspired by real events!! That's cool.
Mandy wrote: "i've been finding a lot of non-wolf a/b/o reylo fics on ao3."It's everywhere these days! I'm surprised when a ship doesn't have a/b/o fics hahah!
Just found out that Michelle Williams will be doing the narration for Britney Spear's upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me . I can't tell you how stoked I am for that. And the fact that Britney chose Michelle herself makes me even happier.This year I've gotten more into audiobooks, but only if I do them as read-a-long's. I still can't listen to them on their own.
Happy Saturday! It feels like fall now! I went to see the Assassins musical last weekend. It's a bit strange to have a musical about assassins or attempted assassins of American presidents but the songs were pretty catchy. However my favorite Sondheim songs will always be from Sweeney Todd. It's also October so I started my halloween watch. Last night was Nightmare before Christmas and tonight is Hocus Pocus. I might check out the Fall of the House of Usher this week too.
Finished:
Watchmen (PS published year you are born) 4 stars. Excellent graphic novel that I can't believe I had never read before.
The Hate U Give (PS banned book) 4 stars. This was a very powerful book. I loved the characters because the author made them feel real and imperfect. I'm not always the biggest fan of a teenage main character but this story was made more compelling because she was young.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (ATY cover has a route of travel) 2 stars. Similar to The House in the Cerulean Sea but definitely not as good. (view spoiler)
Currently Reading:
Witch King (ATY chess piece)
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (Reread)
Upcoming:
In the Woods (ATY set in UNESCO city of literature)
QOTW: I do always like the continuing series prompt since I tend to be in the middle of many series.
I've seen "the next book in a series," but what about "start a new series" or (two prompts) "read the first two books in a series"?Note: I won a signed copy of The Fragile Threads of Power, but I haven't read the series that precedes it.
Mandy wrote: "Happy Thursday! Today my dog goes to the vet for blood work. He may have acid reflux or some other random issue. He’s healthy otherwise.
He might have ibs from being allergic to a protein so I have to stop using the beef (bought on accident) dry food and place him on all chicken, which is what I usually buy. So in two weeks once he’s on all chicken again, we can see if his poops are better. ..."
If you can afford to do this you should consider donating the rest of the dog food to a dog shelter. I'm sure they would take it even opened. Just tell them nothing is wrong with it, it's just that your dog can't handle it. Or there are also plenty of homeless out there with dogs as well, maybe contact a homeless shelter and see if they either take in things like that or know of a place. This way you don't have to wait two weeks to find out and also your dog might not be so miserable. Just a thought....
Jen wrote: Currently reading:
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow - I am about two-thirds through and loving this book so far...."
For those of you reading this....If you haven't finished the "a book from celebrity reading group" prompt, this book is the Reese's Book Club pick for this month.
Hello all! Just popping in to give you my update.Welcome back Lynn!
2023 Challenges:
Popsugar: 25/50
ATY: 31/52
A to Z: 18/26
50 States: 14/54
Goodreads: 44/50
Finished:
3 finished, 1 Completed Popsugar
In Her Boots
ATY#6, AtoZ, ’21 50 States
Maizy Chen's Last Chance
ATY #48, 50 States
The Secret History
PS#49, ATY#33, ’21 50 States
I am so glad to get this off my “currently reading” list. I technically started this last year, I think, but had to wait to get it back from the library. I did the audio version (I never would have been able to read this otherwise). Even though I did not like The Goldfinch from her either I gave this a chance, mostly because it is set in Vermont and it is really hard to find books set there for my 50 states. (The bonus was that it worked for PS &ATY too). After this book she is OFF my list. I cannot wade through another one of her novels. They just…I feel like they could be the same story with half as much background and words, then maybe it would be enjoyable. (2*)
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Currently Reading
The Quarter Storm (’22 AtoZ)
How to Not Die Alone – Logan Ury
Firekeeper's Daughter
Turtles of the Midnight Moon
On the Backburner
Libby
Next Year in Havana
Physical Library Rentals
Warrior Girl Unearthed
Finally Seen
Loathe at First Sight
Saving Shiloh
Top Story
Birth: Three Mothers, Nine Months, and Pregnancy in America
Is This Normal?: Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body
The Longmire Defense
Library Holds
When We Left Cuba
Magazines: (51/195)
Read since last check-in: 0
Question of the Week:
Haven't even given it any thought.
Even though I'm getting a jump on Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears for my NFN pick, there's one book that it being released this year so I'm anxious to get to it this coming week before October ends.The Canceling of the American Mind: Cancel Culture Undermines Trust and Threatens Us All—But There Is a Solution - I heard about this book online, I want to say via the NYT, and it captured my attention. What I like about it is that the author doesn't choose sides between the right and the left. In this book he remains neutral so there's no biased views.
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That's a good point!! I know for a fact that my local SPCA will take opened bags of dog food.
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I DNFed The Secret History and never looked back. I'll never read another book by her. (I MIGHT consider a short story by her. MAYBE.) Donna Tartt seems like a very interesting and wonderful person (and she did a surprisingly fantastic job reading the True Grit audiobook), but her writing style is NOT for me.
Aside from my Nonfiction November prompts that I have ready, given that it's also Native American Heritage Month I'm going to try to implement a few Indigenous books too.I already have 2 in mind, but I might add a 3rd.
I finished two books and am about to finish a third tonight. I only have a few chapters left and thought about finishing them last night but know I would've stayed up wayyyyyy too late if I'd done that. The two books I finished both worked for open prompts, which means I'm down to my final nine! I'm currently at 35/40 and 6/10 for this challenge, and have read 90 books total overall. Finished:
* Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie and narrated by Hugh Fraser, which I used for the advanced prompt "a book about a holiday that's not Christmas." The audiobook version was a quick listen (only about 6 hours), so I was glad I opted for that; and,
* Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, which I used for "a modern retelling of a classic." It was one of my book clubs' picks and we had a good discussion yesterday.
About-to-Finish:
* Blood Betrayal by Ausma Zehanat Khan, which I should finish tonight since I just have four chapters left and I don't think I'll be able to put it down until I finish based on the cliffhanger ending of the chapter I ended on yesterday.
Currently Reading:
* The Buenos Aires Quintet by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, which I still haven't actually opened; and,
* Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich, which my Mom won via a Giveaways contest. I decided to go for something on the lighter side to offset some of the heavier reads I've done recently.
QotW:
What category do you hope to find on the 2024 list? I'd love to see some prompts focused on reading books in translation or books set in different regions around the world. Any prompts that encourage me to read more diversely (in terms of genre and reading books by authors whose backgrounds are different than my own) are also welcome.
I liked the 24-related suggestions and would second the suggestion to have some TBR-related prompts. Those all sounded great!
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While I am excited about upcoming 2024 challenges, I am doing my best NOT to begin planning until much later. I have so much reading I wish to finish by the end of 2023 and I am doing my best to remain focused on that! For example, I do have the comprehensive listing of all 52 AtY 2024 prompts in a Word document, but am holding off selecting any books for specific prompts. I’ve never had that much self-control in past years!! (I’m either too old or just too tired, I guess! LOL) 😁
ADMIN STUFF:
The October Monthly Group Read discussion for The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman is posted in the Current Monthly Group Read folder HERE. This book can be used to fulfill prompt #18 A book that’s been banned or challenged in 2022. Banned Books Week is October 1-7, 2023! Website: https://bannedbooksweek.org/#:~:text=... I’m hoping my copy arrives within the next week! Jennifer is the "official organizer" who graciously volunteered to lead this discussion! THANK YOU, JENNIFER! 👏👏👏👏
The November Monthly Group Read will be The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern! (I and the IRL book club I facilitate LOVED this book so much!) This book could be used to fulfill prompt #41 A book written during NaNoWriMo! We are now searching for a “marvelous manager” to lead this discussion! Please message either myself or Nadine to volunteer!
The December Monthly Group Read will be Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes #0) by Travis Baldree. This book could be used to fulfill prompt #32 A book published in the last half of 2023. We are seeking a “cool captain” to facilitate this discussion! Please message either myself or Nadine to volunteer!
Just a reminder that the comprehensive listing of 2023 Monthly Group Reads can be found HERE
Question of the Week:
What category do you hope to find on the 2024 list?
I really like all Nadine’s 2024 prompt suggestions! I am always leaning toward diversity prompts so I guess mine would be the prompt I proposed for the 2024 AtY challenge and due to technical difficulties never had an opportunity to suggest it again!
A book related to “civil rights” or “human rights”
According to the US Institute of diplomacy and Human Rights:
(https://usidhr.org/human-rights-vs-ci...)
Human rights and Civil Rights. Two key terms within the sphere of diplomacy and development which you have probably heard of, but what do they actually stand for and what are the differences between them?
A simple definition is that “human rights” are the rights you have simply for being a human being. Comparatively, “civil rights” are contextual, meaning you are entitled to specific civil rights through being a citizen of a particular country, nation, or state. Civil rights are proclaimed by the government for the citizens of that country, while human rights are derived from natural law and are universally protected and applied.
Pertinent Goodreads Listopias:
CIVIL RIGHTS: https://www.goodreads.com/genres/civi...
Civil Rights refer to the class of rights that protect an individual's freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations and private individuals. They ensure one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression.
Civil rights include the ensuring of peoples' physical and mental integrity, life, and safety; protection from discrimination on grounds such as race, gender, national origin, color, age, political affiliation, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability; and individual rights such as privacy and the freedoms of thought, speech, religion, press, assembly, and movement
HUMAN RIGHTS: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
A collection of novels, testimonials, diaries, poetry, and other types of literature related to human rights (and abuses) around the world.
ESSENTIAL NON-FICTION READING RE: HUMAN RIGHTS:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...
Essential non-fiction reading that expands one´s understanding of human rights and social justice.
MY COUNTRY, THE ENEMY: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
A list about books that opened our eyes to our own countries' darker sides -- whether seen through the eyes of victims, through the lens of a novelist, or by way of historical analysis. It's a list about books that initiated or contributed to a thought process about our respective nations -- and about the question of how we deal with our nations' historic legacy in our own lives.
WAR HAS NO WINNERS: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Genocide, war rape, torture, betrayal, bombing, famine, misery, alienation, trauma, PTSD, being a puppet for the interests of big business.
Is it true, like Plato said, that only the dead see the end of war?
That is not the place for acts of heroism. There are other lists for that. This is a list for the reports, memoirs and fiction works that show how the dark side of mankind can really surface in wartime.
BEST BOOKS FOR FREEDOM LOVERS: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
Books on what true freedom is and how to preserve and perpetuate it.
Popsugar: 44/50
Nadine’s Q1 Mini-Challenge: 7/10
AtY: 52/52 DONE!
RHC: 13/24
FINISHED:
*Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son (Ali Cross #2) by James Patterson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ was even more enjoyable than the initial book in this series, IMO! Much more realistic portrayal of an adolescent and I admit I relished Ali finally showing himself to be more of a typical kid. I had begun reading The Three-Body Problem and decided I wasn’t really in the mood for it, so read this instead!) Posted last week without the information below, so now it has been completed! 😊
POPSUGAR: #16, #19-2021: prompt #1 A book published in 2021, #28, #31
ATY: #2, #3-A book involving friends, family, or a found family, #14, #22, #33, #37, #43, #45
RHC:#3, #23, #24-2021: Read a middle grade mystery
*The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth proved to⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ be a quite sinister read, IMO! Kinda made me appreciate the fact that I am an only child!! 😉 It provided many great discussion points for the book club I facilitate which met this past Tuesday! I have been wanting to read one of Hepworth’s books and I certainly plan to read more of them in the future!
POPSUGAR: #4, #19-2020: prompt #35 A book with a three-word title, #28, #29, #31, #36, #39
ATY: #3-A book one of your Goodreads friends is reading, #5, #6, #10-Scary, Baby, #11, #12, #13-flowers, #14, #28, #43, #45
RHC: #23, #24-2015: A book that someone else has recommended to you
*The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ was amazing, as usual! I love this newest series and this installment was just excellent, IMO! And, a rare occurrence for me, I actually figured out part of the mystery’s solution, though certainly not all! I adore Cleeves’ writing!
POPSUGAR: #19-2022: prompt #20 A book whose title begins the last letter of the previous book you read (The Good Sister), #22, #23, #29, #31, #32, #36, #39, #46
ATY: #2, #3-A book which includes addictive behavior, #5, #14, #18, #26, #27, #28, #37, #43, #45, #51
RHC: #23, #24-2020: prompt #3 Read a mystery where the victim is not a woman
*Detective Cross (Alex Cross #24.5) by James Patterson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ was a nice between-the-installments/BookShots read. Very short, so exceedingly fast to read. I kept it at my bedside and read it in spurts just before going to sleep. Unusual for Patterson in this series, it was a rather poignant story arc.
POPSUGAR: #16, #19-2022: prompt #24 A book you can read in one sitting, #28, #31, #36
ATY: #2, #3-A book including a justice-impacted character or person, #5, #10-Scary, #11, #14, #18, #22, #24, #33, #34, #37, #45
RHC: #3, #18, #23, #24-A book written by someone over the age of 65
CONTINUING:
*Murder at the Merton Library (Wrexford & Sloan #7) by Andrea Penrose I LOVE THIS SERIES SOOOO MUCH!
* The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
PLANNED:
*Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha (Mrs. Pollifax #7) by Dorothy Gilman DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE US OLDER (BUT WISER?) WOMEN!!
*The 9th Judgment (Women’s Murder Club #9) by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
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I have yet to read one of hers...
"QOTW: I like your advanced theme ideas. A book that takes place in Brazil (the 24th country in alpha order). I don't know I just like the prompts taking place in certain times or place. So, if not that one, I liked the prompt a few years ago that takes place in a country that begins with the letter C. So, any other letter."
Great idea!
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I go through that every once in awhile as well...
"Finished:
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper - 4 stars. I applaud Hallie Rubenhold for shining a light on these five women, and to do so with barely anything in the way of primary source material is frankly astonishing."
I'm still undecided about reading this one. Not sure why...
"On pause:
The Once and Future Witches reread"
Loved that one!
"Currently:
Starling House - moving slower with this than I'd planned; this is my most anticipated book of the year, and my subconscious must want to savor it because I've made it through 50 pages in several days. Regardless, it's excellent so far!"
Sometimes it just feels better to read more slowly...
"Why Did You Leave the Horse Alone? - another poetry collection"
The title alone is eye-catching!
"The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - the audio I finally settled on today. Crisis demands self-education."
I need to educate myself more about this conflict...
"QOTW: What category do you hope to find on the 2024 list?
I'm looking forward to the "advanced" section as well. I'm betting we'll get "book that takes place in one day" again, because 24 hours."
I hadn't thought of that, but I bet you're right!
what a week! I started my new job on Monday and by Friday I was overwhelmed, got insanely sick and my aunt passed away somewhat unexpectedly. whew.... just holding on and taking this day by day. Haven't been reading much, but hoping that will change now that I'm on the other side of this fever.63/75 GoodReads Challenge
43/50 PopSugar Challenge
Finished:
1.) Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker (#21-set in decade you were born) ⭐⭐⭐⭐: This one was set in multiple decades, and happy to unexpectedly check off this prompt. This was so heartbreaking and sad but couldn't stop reading it.
Currently Reading:
1.) The Count of Monte Cristo
2.) The Complete Maus
3.) Let Us Descend
QoTW: What category do you hope to find on the 2024 list?
My favorite prompts are the ones that I can easily pick books off my never ending TBR list. Prompts that are broad enough to have many selections and options and interpretations. I like specific ones too just as long as there are plenty of options available.
Nadine in NY wrote: "Happy Thursday! Sorry this is super late!! I completely forgot that today is Thursday, and I guess Lynn still has computer access problems, and the ball dropped right between us like we are two sa..."CONGRATS Nadine!!! This is so exciting!!! :)
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https://www.goodreads.c..."
Oh, boy. this looks interesting, but I just don't think I can handle yet another year-long challenge!! :)
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Oh WELCOME BACK!!! I have missed your happy..."
I will be the dissenting voice here and say that I liked Last Night at the Telegraph Club, but did not love it. I can't exactly put my finger on why. I think it was missing a warmth that really pulls me into a book."
I am certain there are many more readers who also didn't absolutely love this book. I seriously believe NO ONE book will ever satisfy every reader! That is impossible! So there will always be a wide range for any given book. And, IMO, that's okay! It is to be expected. And you can't always state a reason...and, IMO, that's okay, too!!! 👍😉
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Note: I won a signed copy of The Fragile Threads of Power, but I haven't read the series that precedes it."
Ooofff...I'm so jealous! I have read the series and am looking forward to this one!
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Yes I'd like all of that! I like just a little push to get me to read something different.
Ron wrote: "Just found out that Michelle Williams will be doing the narration for Britney Spear's upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me . I can't tell you how stoked I am for that. And the fact that..."YES!! I'm a huge Britney fan, so cannot wait to listen to Michelle's narration. I was disappointed she wouldn't narrate herself, but excited for such a high caliber actress. I've already pre-ordered the hard copy, so stoked to get it!
Nadine in NY wrote: "JessicaMHR wrote: "After this book she is OFF my list...."I DNFed The Secret History and never looked back. I'll never read another book by her. (I MIGHT consider a short story by her. MAYBE.) D..."
TOTALLY agree. Her books are just not for me.
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I DNFed The Secret History and never looked back. I'll never read another book by her. (I MIGHT consider a short st..."
I thought The Secret History was basically noir. There was no character with whom I could connect or have any sympathy for... It was extremely disappointing to me. But I loved The Goldfinch, mainly for its creative plotting, but also for the characterization. I would like tor read a third book written by her to break this tie!
Britany wrote: "what a week! I started my new job on Monday and by Friday I was overwhelmed, got insanely sick and my aunt passed away somewhat unexpectedly. whew.... just holding on and taking this day by day. Ha..."I like your idea for types of prompts, the broad ones are always welcome
Britany wrote: YES!! I'm a huge Britney fan, so cannot wait to listen to Michelle's narration. I was disappointed she wouldn't narrate herself, but excited for such a high caliber actress. I've already pre-ordered the hard copy, so stoked to get it!Yeah, I'm excited too. I pre-ordered the physical and also bought more credits so I could pre-order the audiobook. There's no way I'm missing out on both of these versions.
I'm sure Michelle Williams will be great for this.
My copy of:A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson, the Creek Indians, and the Epic War for the American South !
I am so excited for this one. It's Native American history that I'm not familiar with. While I've heard of the Creek War, I'm not too well versed.
Turns out that according to the prologue of this book it's part of a trilogy. Surprisingly I had the author's previous books to it. I haven't read the other two yet, but I want to start with Brutal Reckoning and then next year I'll make my way to these others.
- The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West
- Tecumseh and the Prophet: The Shawnee Brothers Who Defied a Nation
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A Brutal Reckoning is 464 pages long so I'll probably start it this week. It's going to go into my NFN books though, I just want to get a head start.
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Wow that is A LOT. I find new jobs are always overwhelming at first, and being sick and also mourning your aunt all on top of that makes ME want to go take a nap. Rest well. Next week will be better. And I'm sorry for your loss.
JessicaMHR wrote: "I am so glad to get this off my “currently reading” list. I technically started this last year, I think, but had to wait to get it back from the library. I did the audio version (I never would have been able to read this otherwise). Even though I did not like The Goldfinch from her either I gave this a chance, mostly because it is set in Vermont and it is really hard to find books set there for my 50 states. (The bonus was that it worked for PS &ATY too). After this book she is OFF my list. I cannot wade through another one of her novels. They just…I feel like they could be the same story with half as much background and words, then maybe it would be enjoyable. (2*)"YES. Ugh this needed an editor in the worst way. I read it back in January and it didn't bore me but I absolutely wasn't thrilled with it.
L Y N N wrote: ""Why Did You Leave the Horse Alone? - another poetry collection"The title alone is eye-catching!"
It's a line from a poem called The Eternity of the Prickly Pear. This bit specifically:
- Why did you leave the horse alone?
- To be company for the house, my son,
For houses die when their inhabitants leave them...
xxx
The depth of Darwish's poetry is phenomenal
Ron wrote: "My copy of:A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson, the Creek Indians, and the Epic War for the American South !
I am so excited for this one. It's Native American history that I'm no..."
Interesting, I'll have to look into it. I know embarrassingly little about Native American culture and history. I do have a soft spot for the Creek because in 4th grade we did our Native American history unit and I was assigned the Creek. I don't remember anything about them, just that that's who I studied.
Another Indigenous book arrived today. I'll be using it for NFN. Really curious and excited for this one.
Hollywood's Native Americans: Stories of Identity and Resistance
Nadine in NY wrote: "Wow that is A LOT. I find new jobs are always overwhelming at first, and being sick and also mourning your aunt all on top of that makes ME want to go take a nap. Rest well. Next week will be better. And I'm sorry for your loss"Thank you Nadine, completely agree. 🤍🤍🤍
Ron wrote: "My copy of:A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson, the Creek Indians, and the Epic War for the American South !
I am so excited for this one. It's Native American history that I'm no..."
Tecumesh is pretty fascinating
Cornerofmadness wrote: Tecumesh is pretty fascinatingI think so too.
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Also picked up this book:
Hollywood's Native Americans: Stories of Identity and Resistance
I'm saving this book for one of the prompts for Nonfiction November.
So I get to watch the movie 'Blue Beetle' for my class final. I have to write a 3-5 page paper on it. Knowing me it's going to be a full 5.It's not due until December, but I want to get a head start so I don't miss anything. I started the film yesterday and it took me 2 1/2 hours to watch just for one hour of the movie. I was taking a lot of notes. My notes on notebook paper came out to 9 pages while my notes when I typed them up came out to 9 1/2 pages.
Love this assignment!
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It's not due until December, but I want to get a head st..."
The superhero movie? What's the connection with the class? (And how do you like the movie?)
Nadine wrote: The superhero movie? What's the connection with the class? (And how do you like the movie?)Yes that one. I saw it three times in theaters and then got it when it was available on streams. So I definitely enjoyed it.
As for the connection, it's a multicultural class and since the movie basically revolves around Latino/Hispanic themes it was an easy decision since I got to pick the movie I wanted.
I am so sorry for your loss, Britany.
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Hollywood's Native Americans: Stories of Identity and Resistance (other topics)A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson, the Creek Indians, and the Epic War for the American South (other topics)
Hollywood's Native Americans: Stories of Identity and Resistance (other topics)
A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson, the Creek Indians, and the Epic War for the American South (other topics)
The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West (other topics)
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Robert Kolker (other topics)Ann Cleeves (other topics)
Erin Morgenstern (other topics)
Travis Baldree (other topics)
Sally Hepworth (other topics)
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I'm really enjoying my Introduction to Film class this semester. It's interesting learning about the language and process ..."
I like Alfred HItchcock Presents (now I can hear the music in my head), but the only movie I ever saw was The Birds. I blame my ornothipohobia on that documentary (my mom says it's not a documentary, but she's clearly mistaken).