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[LynnB]

I'm in the middle of The Invention of Wings which I'm really enjoying. It's one of our chosen books for April/May, so I figured I better get it read soon :) I'm always leary of Oprah-chosen books as I don't always like them, but this one is good.

[Sera]

Have you read ? Great book. I also want to read Kidd's latest.

[Betsy]

I've started


I'm not sure why, but there's something about it that reminds me of . It's something more than the upstate NY connection.

[Teresa]

I am currently reading my first Chris Bohjalian book, "Midwives" and am enjoying his writing style. Has anyone read any of his other books that you would recommend?

[Becky]

Teresa wrote: "I am currently reading my first Chris Bohjalian book, "Midwives" and am enjoying his writing style. Has anyone read any of his other books that you would recommend?"

I am a huge Chris Bohjalian fan….Skeletons at the Feast was very good & he had one that was a little different for him, a little creepy, but so good-The Night Strangers…..The Sandcastle Girls was also very good….

[Teresa]

Thank you, Becky! I'll definitely add those titles to my to-read list.

[Victoria]

I've read 4-5 of his I think. The Sandcastle Girls I think is the best I've read.

[LynnB]

Teresa wrote: "I am currently reading my first Chris Bohjalian book, "Midwives" and am enjoying his writing style. Has anyone read any of his other books that you would recommend?"

Like Becky, I'd recommend Skeletons at the Feast and The Sandcastle Girls. Both were very good. Midwives is the book that got me started reading his books, too.

[Sue in FL]

Am starting The Luminaries. Did not realize it is so long. Sue in FL

[Miriam]

Sera wrote: "Have you read ? Great book. I also want to read Kidd's latest."

A great read!

[Sera]

I started on audio this morning.

[Linda]

Teresa wrote: "I am currently reading my first Chris Bohjalian book, "Midwives" and am enjoying his writing style. Has anyone read any of his other books that you would recommend?"

I've read and and gave each 4 stars.

[LynnB]

I started today.

[Teresa]

I started "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert today. I attended one of my mother's book group meetings when visiting her & they were discussing this book. I bought it shortly afterwards.

[LynnB]

Teresa wrote: "I started "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert today. I attended one of my mother's book group meetings when visiting her & they were discussing this book. I bought it shortly afterwards."

I think that's my favorite of his books.

[Betsy]

Teresa wrote: "I am currently reading my first Chris Bohjalian book, "Midwives" and am enjoying his writing style. Has anyone read any of his other books that you would recommend?"

I liked but it's not for everyone. It's about a transgender woman. It was very thought provoking.

[Betsy]

Linda wrote: "Teresa wrote: "I am currently reading my first Chris Bohjalian book, "Midwives" and am enjoying his writing style. Has anyone read any of his other books that you would recommend?"

I've read [boo..."

I'd completely forgotten about Law... I read that one too. Similar themes to Midwives, if I remember correctly. I also read Double Bind. Didn't like that one as much in part because it was remarkably similar to a book I had read right before it. I have on my shelf, but haven't read his more recent books. I find his books sort of similar to Jodi Picoult - tackling the issue of the day.

[Becky]

Betsy-Chris has been doing some more historical type books( The Sandcastle Girls, Skeletons at the Feast & his most recent, The Light in the Ruins )& even a scary/creepy one( The Night Strangers)….I don't see the Jodi Picoult comparison...

[Sue in FL]

Teresa wrote: "I started "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert today. I attended one of my mother's book group meetings when visiting her & they were discussing this book. I bought it shortly afterwards."

Our book group read this in April. Such a good story and well researched. Would highly recommend.
Sue in FL

[Betsy]

Becky wrote: "Betsy-Chris has been doing some more historical type books( The Sandcastle Girls, Skeletons at the Feast & his most recent, The Light in the Ruins )& ..."

Good to know. That will make me push his up on the list. Not that I don't like Jodi Picoult (or Chris' earlier work) but I feel like that trope starts to feel formulaic and I end up letting them linger at the bottom of the pile.

[Becky]

I understand what you meant about Jodi-I like her but there is a formula…I personally have never felt that with Chris…

[Karen]

I just started . I loved so I thought I would read another by this author.

[Linda]

I started listening to narrated by Simon Vance. I am completely enthralled with this as I drove from Ohio to NYC. Heading home today and thinking I will finish it on that trip. Simon Vance performs a one man show. Tis mahvelous!

[Becky]

Just starting ….

[Sera]

I just started on audio this morning. I think that I am really going to enjoy this book.

[Linda]

on audio in the car.

[Becky]

Starting Mr. Mercedes & reading an arc on my Kindle - We Are Called to Rise

[Teresa]

@ Becky - I just bought "We Are Called to Rise" on Saturday and hope to begin it after I finish my current read, "The Invisible Bridge." I'll be interested to hear what you think!

[Becky]

Teresa-it has sucked me right in!! & I loved The Invisible Bridge!

[Betsy]

I'm trying to figure out a way to break up with my current book group. Has anyone ever done that? I've started because I am checking out a different book group in July when my current one doesn't meet.

You'd think it would be as easy as just not going, but it's not. I'm the member with the longest tenure and I've fallen into the role of organizer. So it's complicated. And now I'll be a book club cheater on top of it!

[LynnB]

Betsy wrote: "I'm trying to figure out a way to break up with my current book group. Has anyone ever done that? ..."

I have - about 2 years ago. I was nervous how they'd react, but I just said that I wasn't finding the chosen books fit in with what I wanted to read. (Also they really weren't on the same reading discussion "wavelength" as me, though I didn't mention that.) I was also one of the originals and an organizer in the group which is why I felt uncomfortable dropping out. But I did, and it wasn't as difficult as I thought it might be. Don't be hesitant so that they try to get you to stay. Just clearly, and nicely, let them know that you will be leaving the club as it's time to move on. Good luck and I hope it works out as well for you as it did for me.

[LynnB]

I'm reading at the moment.

[Betsy]

LynnB wrote: "Betsy wrote: "I'm trying to figure out a way to break up with my current book group. Has anyone ever done that? ..."

I have - about 2 years ago. I was nervous how they'd react, but I just said th..."
Lynn, very helpful. Thanks!

[Betsy]

Started on audio. I think I must be the last person alive to read this one.

[Karen]

I just started

[Becky]

started this ARC Lisette's List: A Novel & reading Mr. Mercedes

[Nancy]

Just starting . I've been concentrating on paring down my own book shelves so have
only been taking audio books from library(I need my library fix) but saw Hild on the shelf and grabbed it while it was there.

[Sera]

That's great, Nancy! Keep us posted :)

[Cathy]

Happy Fourth All! I started on audio and just started a short read from the library.... .

[Betsy]

Cathy wrote: "Happy Fourth All! I started on audio and just started a short read from the library....."

I just got this on audio too!

[Betsy]

Starting

[Sera]

I started a bunch of books recently





and I've gone back to

on audio.

I am enjoying each of them.

[LynnB]

I haven't posted in a while, but I'm currently reading which is a memoir.

[Betsy]

I just started on audio today.

[Linda]

Started and

[LynnB]

I'm also reading .

[Linda]

oh, I forgot

(It was a good weekend to finish books.)

[Becky]

still reading The Perfume Collector & started

[LynnB]

I've started and am also reading .

[Betsy]

Started on audio. Pulls you in right from the start.