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Just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It was quick and cute - but it did take me a while to get into it. The format (letters) took some getting used to.Starting The Language of Flowers tomorrow as soon as I pick it up from the library.
Chrissie wrote: "Janice, it is so nice finally understanding what rip means!"Yes, I am feeling very techy these days, now that I know how to "rip" "download", "transfer" and "sync"! I still don't understand much of the conversation about Audible, which I have never used, or I-phones, which I don't currently have, but I will probably learn some day.
Janice, I have to remember to ask not too many questions..... The thing is, I tend to demand of myself to understand everything! That is impossible particularly if you are just beginning. It is nice to know there are others who like me are are still learning. :0)
You folks missed the discussion Heidi and I had a while back on formatting cover art (grin).
I finished Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. This is quite a delightful book that gently explores themes of family, loss, love, racism, and how the world changes in unexpected ways. I listened to the audio version of the book, and loved the narrator. I am not sure I would have finished the book if I had been sitting down to read it, but found myself engrossed in the story, and talking back to the characters on my walks and while doing dishes. I give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. I am currently listening to Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, which is read by the author. So far so good.
I just finished Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948. This was amazing - truly amazingly good.This is a book that makes learning fun. My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I'm listening to Hounded written by Kevin Hearne and loving it! It took me a little while to get into the story, but I'm hooked now and the narration is great.
Elizabeth wrote: "I finished Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. This is quite a delightful book that gently explores themes of family, loss, love, racism, and how the world changes in unexpected ways. I listened to the a..."I read Major Pettigrew in print form and it stands out as one of the most charming books I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
Bxrlover wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I finished Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. This is quite a delightful book that gently explores themes of family, loss, love, racism, and how the world changes in unexpected ways. I..."I agree.
I am now listening to A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty: A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson and enjoying it very much. It is read by the author and she has a very little-girl voice. It took me by surprise at first, but now I find that it fits the characters.
I'm halfway through The Spellmans Strike Again, 4th in the Izzy Spellman series. There's a (recent) fifth book, which I'll probably end up reading, but had the author stopped with this one, that would've been okay by me. It's kind of exhausting suspending disbelief almost continuously to keep the farcical element going.
Karen wrote: "Janice wrote: "I loved Skeletons at the FeastSkeletons at the Feast; it is the best book by Chris Bohjalian so far, for me. I don't remember who narrates it, but they did an excellent job.I have ..."
Karen, I truly loved your narration of Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind; I was sorry to hear that narrators switched during the series, but am still looking forward to proceeding with this series. And I hope to hear more of your narration of other books, now that I have heard your work--thanks for responding!
Susan wrote: "I am now listening to A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty: A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson and enjoying it very much. It is read by the author and she has a very little-girl voice. It took me by surprise at fi..."Susan, I really liked this audiobook! This doesn't fit what I usually like. The narration by the author is just perfect and definitely improves the book. I love the comments of the daughter. A big pleasant surprise for me. I hope you like it too.
Janice wrote: "I loved Skeletons at the FeastSkeletons at the Feast; it is the best book by Chris Bohjalian so far, for me. I don't remember who narrates it, but they did an excellent job.I have been listening ..."
I agree that the narration is top notch. I am quite impressed at his ability to adopt many different accents.
Can't wait for The Sandcastle Girls: A Novel to come out in July!
John wrote: "I'm halfway through The Spellmans Strike Again, 4th in the Izzy Spellman series. There's a (recent) fifth book, which I'll probably end of reading, but had the author stopped with this one, that wo..."Hmmm...I've heard good things about that series. Is it supposed to be like the Stephanie Plum series with a lot of crazy action?
I'm listening (for the first time) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. I tried several audio versions but finally I found one I can stick to. So far I'm really enjoying it.
Bxrlover wrote: "Janice wrote: "I loved Skeletons at the FeastSkeletons at the Feast; it is the best book by Chris Bohjalian so far, for me. I don't remember who narrates it, but they did an excellent job.I have ..."
I checked back, Mark Bramhall was the narrator of
Skeletons at the Feast. I didn't know about this new title, The Sandcastle Girls: A Novel, I am putting it on my to read list right now. Thanks for the info.
Janice and Bxrlover, I am putting The Sandcastle Girls: A Novelon my list too. First I will listen to Skeletons at the Feast! SOON!
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "John wrote: "I'm halfway through The Spellmans Strike Again, 4th in the Izzy Spellman series. There's a (recent) fifth book, which I'll probably end of reading, but had the author stopped with this..."I am reading the newest installment,
Trail of the Spellmans, and I am really enjoying it. Less silliness but very funny!
Maureen wrote: "D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "John wrote: "I'm halfway through The Spellmans Strike Again, 4th in the Izzy Spellman series. There's a (recent) fifth book, which I'll probably end of reading, but h..."I forgot to add I am reading it in print.
Lisa Lutz gets highly offended if you compare her Spellman books to Stephanie Plum. Izzy Spellman is more quirky than Stephanie Plum...personally, I like her better. Also, Spellman's will never have as many novels as Plum as Lisa will tell you frankly that she's tired of writing it and wants to do other things. It's consumer and publisher demand that is keeping it going.
I like Izzy much better than Plum as well - the latter completely lost me after the first ten or so books.My frustration with the Spellmans isn't so much with Izzy herself in this one, as with her mother; the woman's spying, prying and meddling seems downright psychotic to me. I'm starting to agree also that the continuous shilling of the previous books is getting to me, too.
Chrissie wrote: "Susan wrote: "I am now listening to A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty: A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson and enjoying it very much. It is read by the author and she has a very little-girl voice. It took me by ..."So far I'm really enjoying it.
Susan, I can imagine! I loved it too.
I am so excited ... A & E is presenting the Longmire Series beginning June 3.
The Cold Dish
by Craig Johnson
http://www.aetv.com/
Shirley wrote: "I am so excited ... A & E is presenting the Longmire Series beginning June 3.The Cold Dish
by Craig Johnson
http://www.aetv.com/"
Thanks for the heads up. Never read the books, but it looks like something my husband and I would like to watch.
I just finished listening to Hounded, first in the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne.Thank you to everyone who recommended this series. I loved "Hounded" and can't wait to listen to the rest of the series!
Me too, on Major Pettigrew.I've finally started Storm Front by Jim Butcher. I'm liking it, but I'm not sure I'll get so addicted that I have to read them all.
Janet wrote: "Lisa Lutz gets highly offended if you compare her Spellman books to Stephanie Plum. "I'd say she has to get over herself. If so many people compare the two series, it's for a reason.
I haven't read either but every time I hear about this series, somebody compares it to Plum so I'd say there must be similarities somewhere.
Laura wrote: "I just finished listening to Hounded, first in the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne.Thank you to everyone who recommended this series. I loved "Hounded" and can't wait to listen to the rest..."
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
DG - i'd say the same thing...in fact, I would almost potentially not read an author if I saw them making a fuss like that...there is a certain self-published author who makes a fuss whenever someone calls her book a YA, but the majority of people who have read it have shelved it that way...
Dee wrote: "DG - i'd say the same thing...in fact, I would almost potentially not read an author if I saw them making a fuss like that...there is a certain self-published author who makes a fuss whenever someo..."I feel the same way. Nobody is going to tell me what to feel about a book and I definitely won't take that from an author from all people. When you write a book and publish it, you must be open to interpretation and criticism and people seeing things from a way you didn't intend. If you want to control what people feel about the book, don't publish it.
Finally I'm getting emails again! I just finished On the Edge and I started the next book in the series Bayou Moon. Enjoying them both for some pure escapist entertainment.
Hey I didn't mean to start a furor, just reporting what I have heard from listening to her speak at various book signings and events. My own opinion is that Plum and Spellman are both female detectives who are single with love interests and they are both somewhat humorous but the comparison pretty much ends there.
not a furor Janet, but that was interesting information...I pay attention to stuff like that when I pick books ;)
I finished "Mr. Churchill's Secretary" by Susan Elia MacNeal. Very good and interesting incorporation of true history at the beginning of WWII and a fictional character who has interesting escapades and losses involving friends, family, and colleagues. I'm listening to "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter" and am not particularly enjoying it. It's more horror than I like and the narrative is disjointed through the fourth of the book I've listened to so far. It's generally well narrated and has some music and sound effects that aren't overly intrusive. Still, it's not really my cup of tea.
I also recently finished "My Soul to Keep" by Rachel Vincent and "The Evil Inside" part of the Krewe of Hunters series.
I'm hoping for "The Crucible of Gold" by Naomi Novik soon, but it wasn't available when I last checked.
I finished I Am Half-Sick of Shadows: A Flavia de Luce Novel but forgot to post about it here. One of my favorite parts was precocious Flavia trying to find out for herself about Father Christmas. The little scientist is still a child. However, I found myself getting a little tired of the de Luce family for the first time though I did like the ending. I'm wondering if Alan Bradley is going to find a way to make this series more interesting in the next one.
Dee wrote: "not a furor Janet, but that was interesting information...I pay attention to stuff like that when I pick books ;)"Me too, Dee. Now it's unlikely I'll pick up this series.
Jeanie wrote: "I finished "Mr. Churchill's Secretary" by Susan Elia MacNeal. Very good and interesting incorporation of true history at the beginning of WWII and a fictional character who has interesting escapad..."My next book is Churchill's Secretary and just got the notice from the library for Abraham Linsoln Vamp Hunter looks like we may have the same ecclectic tastes!
MissSusie wrote: "Jeanie wrote: "I finished "Mr. Churchill's Secretary" by Susan Elia MacNeal. Very good and interesting incorporation of true history at the beginning of WWII and a fictional character who has inte..."Eclectic, yeah, that's one word for it... my friends call it strange! ;P I'm glad to find someone with good taste who appreciates my own diversity in reading material. ;)
Laura wrote: "I'm listening to Hounded written by Kevin Hearne and loving it! It took me a little while to get into the story, but I'm hooked now and the narration is great."I'm so jealous, we don't have that one in the uk :(
Chrissie wrote: "Janice, Ivan Doig's books are fantastic. English Creek is the first, Dancing at the Rascal Fair the second and Ride With Me, Mariah Montanathe third of the trilogy. However at least for me, the las..."I'm unable to find an audio version of Ride with Me, Mariah Montana, either. I'm writing to Audible to ask them to acquire it.
Ellen wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Janice, Ivan Doig's books are fantastic. English Creek is the first, Dancing at the Rascal Fair the second and Ride With Me, Mariah Montanathe third of the trilogy. However at leas..."Sure hope there is one and they do acquire it.
Flavia de Luce is on my list of things to read...eventually. Lately through some sales and Audible credits and partially abandoned books and other acquisitions, I've ended up with a huge pile of unread stuff. I'm trying to clear some of it up, before I buy more. I probably have enough books to get me through the end of the year already!
I am so, so sad to be done with Skeletons at the Feast. It's rare to get so engrossed in a story and I will really miss the characters I have come to know and love.
Ellen, I did the same! I hope many more request for Ride With Me, Mariah Montana. And it must be made available in Europe, not just the USA! I HATE these crazy publishing rules.
Bxrlover, oh that is cool. Now I know I have a great audiobook awaiting for me:Skeletons at the Feast. I wish I had more reading/listening time. I am never satisfied.....
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