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[Nicky]

Hi everyone. New to the group! At the moment am reading three books: The House on Hummingbird Island (which I am reading to my son - a WW1 story, interesting because set in the West Indies but not for faint-hearted children!), A Constellation of Vital Phenomena (set in Chechnya, am only 4 chapters in, but hooked!) and Radio Okapi Kindu: The Station that Helped Bring Peace to the Congo (non-fiction about the DRC, super interesting and very engagingly written, very much enjoying).

[Jenni]

Nicky wrote: "Hi everyone. New to the group! At the moment am reading three books: The House on Hummingbird Island (which I am reading to my son - a WW1 story, interesting because set in the West..."

Hi Nicky. You have given me a couple new books on my list! Thanks!

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I am in 1399 in England, reading a twisted vengeance by candace robb.

[Carol]

I started The Exiled by Kati Hiekkapelto. The author and her MC are Finnish, but it largely takes place in Serbia

[Mutturaj]

The Ayah and Other Stories

[Nicky]

Jenni wrote: "Nicky wrote: "Hi everyone. New to the group! At the moment am reading three books: The House on Hummingbird Island (which I am reading to my son - a WW1 story, interesting because s..."


You're welcome! They are all very worthwhile :-)

[Deb]

Also new to the group and reading All the Light You Cannot See. Thrilled that we will be able to visit Saint Malo in September when we go to Europe.

[Rosemarie]

All the Light you Cannot Sea is a wonderful book. I am currently reading Robinson Crusoe. I have only read 34 pages and he has already been in two shipwrecks.
Enjoy your trip to Europe, Deb.

[Lagwal]

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[Kanu]

The Sandman Companion

[Carol]

I am in 1919 India with A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee.

[Ashley]

I am currently reading the Irish hearts series by Nora Roberts

[Nicky]

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

[Carol]

I'm in the U.S. with In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes and The Summer We Got Free by Mia McKenzie, in Paris with Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind, and in 19th century England with The Statement of Stella Maberly by F. Anstey.

[Tahera]

I have just begun with Honour and Outlander

[Alixendra]

I have just started Shelter in Place by Alexander Maksik

[Moushine]

I rated and reviewed 5 stars La Steppe – Salle 6 – L'Évêque set in Russia during the 19th century.

[Jen]

I am reading Leon Uris' Trinity -

[Lagwal]

Those Pricey Thakur Girls
by Anuja Chauhan

[Laxman]

Room
by Emma Donoghue

[Rosemarie]

What do you think of Room? I am not sure if I liked it or not.

[Laxman]

Rosemarie wrote: "What do you think of Room? I am not sure if I liked it or not."

I didn't have a high expectation from Room anyway. I can understand where you are coming from. Once you get halfway though the book, it's just a smart guess of what can possibly be next i.e. Jack's way into a whole new and a real world. The only thing that keeps me reading is to find out how he deals with it; not what the ending has in store.

[Kusum]

Rosemarie wrote: "All the Light you Cannot Sea is a wonderful book. I am currently reading Robinson Crusoe. I have only read 34 pages and he has already been in two shipwrecks.
Enjoy your trip to Europe, Deb."

I am also reading ' All the light we can not see'. Love it so far and hope I can visit Saint Malo some day. Enjoy your trip!

[Rosemarie]

Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "What do you think of Room? I am not sure if I liked it or not."

I didn't have a high expectation from Room anyway. I can understand where you are coming from. Once you get halfwa..."


That was my impression too. I found that I liked it less, the further I got into it, if that makes any sense.

[Carol]

I am reading Refuge by Dina Nayeri. It takes place in the Netherlands and in Iran circa 2005. It is excellent.

[Laxman]

Rosemarie wrote: "Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "What do you think of Room? I am not sure if I liked it or not."

I didn't have a high expectation from Room anyway. I can understand where you are coming from. Once..."

Yeah. I am done reading the book. Once they are rescued it's all about re-institutionalizing to a new world. And since, it's narrated from Jack's perspective, it is a bit of a drag. Although, the author has done a pretty good job of narrating it from a 5 year old's point of view.

[Rosemarie]

Laxman, that sums my opinion of Room as well. The second part did tend to drag a bit.

[Laxman]

Rosemarie wrote: "Laxman, that sums my opinion of Room as well. The second part did tend to drag a bit."

Glad to know that, Rosemarie. What are you reading now? Partly curious, partly in need of a suggestion.

Although, I am reading a self-help book at the moment; The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins.

[Rosemarie]

I read a bunch of books at the same time, one of which is A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk. I am enjoying it and reading it at a leisurely pace.

[Isabel]

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanthi~ very philosophical, contemplative. Nearly finished 😊

[David]

Just finished Everybody's Fool by Richard Russo. Working on The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and re-reading The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David Brooks.

[Laxman]

Rosemarie wrote: "I read a bunch of books at the same time, one of which is A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk. I am enjoying it and reading it at a leisurely pace."

All right. Well, would you be able to suggest me a book which you thoroughly enjoyed? Coz it's been a while since I have read one as such. I remember the last one I really enjoyed was Kane and Abel. Not saying that the books after that were boring, but nothing quite matched up to that.

I am fine with any genre.

[Laxman]

Isabel wrote: "When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanthi~ very philosophical, contemplative. Nearly finished 😊"

Hey Isabel. Do you read books of Philosophy genre often? If yeah, then I would appreciate some suggestions regarding Nietzsche's works, if you have read those that is.

[Rosemarie]

Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "I read a bunch of books at the same time, one of which is A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk. I am enjoying it and reading it at a leisurely pace."

All right. Well, would yo..."

Here are some books that I really enjoyed reading:

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, and The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.

[Jennifer]

I read several books at a time. Currently I am reading All the Light We can Not See, Nineteen Minutes and Missoula.

This summer some of the books I have read are: The Nest, The Luckiest Girl Alive, The Astronaut Wives Club, The Handmaiden's Tale, and A Game of Thrones.

I am so excited to put some of the books you all have read into my "to read list".

[Kris]

Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "I read a bunch of books at the same time, one of which is A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk. I am enjoying it and reading it at a leisurely pace."

All right. Well, would yo..."

Here's one that may speak to you, Laxman, on different levels. I'd very much like to know what you think. It's a true story about a Swiss artist who determined to travel to the end of the earth... to challenge his spirit...and revive his soul. What kind of person would do this? What would such a person have to do to prepare? What kind of person would have the courage to go with him?
Switzerland to Alaska: Just to Die

[Kris]

Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "What do you think of Room? I am not sure if I liked it or not."

I didn't have a high expectation from Room anyway. I can understand where you are..."

Just wonder how you thought the book compares to the movie?

[Laxman]

Rosemarie wrote: "Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "I read a bunch of books at the same time, one of which is A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk. I am enjoying it and reading it at a leisurely pace."

All right...."

Thanks so much, Rosemarie. I have been meaning to read the works of Ruta Sepetys for a while now. Will be sure to add 'em to my list. Thanks again :)

[Laxman]

Kris wrote: "Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "I read a bunch of books at the same time, one of which is A Strangeness in My Mind by Orhan Pamuk. I am enjoying it and reading it at a leisurely pace."

All right...."

Hello Kris. Thanks so much for the suggestion. Will be sure to add it to my list. :)

[Laxman]

Kris wrote: "Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "Laxman wrote: "Rosemarie wrote: "What do you think of Room? I am not sure if I liked it or not."

I didn't have a high expectation from Room anyway. I can understan..."

Initially, I had planned to watch the movie after I was done with the book. But now, I am not sure if I want to. I am a movie buff but I think I'll pass this one.

Have you watched it?

[Rosemarie]

I haven't seem the movie of The Room, and I won't be watching it. I have way too many books to read.

[Moushine]

I have read, rated 4 stars and reviewed the novel Quand Viennent Les Cyclones, which is set in contemporary and modern Bengalore in India.

[Anita]

Currently reading , it's better than I expected.

[Jennifer]

The Shogun's Queen by Lesley Downer. Historical fiction set in Japan.

[Laxman]

Moushine wrote: "I have read, rated 4 stars and reviewed the novel Quand Viennent Les Cyclones, which is set in contemporary and modern Bengalore in India."

That's interesting. I am a native of Bangalore and a current resident there (now known as Bengaluru). Would like to know more of the book. Informative review.

[Rowizyx]

I'm in Mali! I'm following Wangrin in his adventures and tricks :D

The Fortunes of Wangrin

[Patricia]

The Magician of Llassa

[Jim]

Currently not reading a book, but just finished today Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton, set in South Africa.

Jim

[Mome_Rath]

Jim wrote: "Currently not reading a book, but just finished today Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton, set in South Africa.

Jim"

That's a great classic, and a favorite of mine. Hope you enjoyed it!

[Rhonda]

I am reading Three Men In a Boat.