Retired: What are you reading? Showing 1,451-1,500 of 5,490

[Angela M]

I have read The Dance Begins. Prequel to the book that follows here. 4 stars and Pretending to Dance. 3 generous stars . My review :https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Finished God's Kingdom
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Darrell]

As it happens, I'm just finishing three different books with Louisiana themes, and all of them grabbed me. I've always been a Rick Bragg fan, and his biography of Jerry Lee Lewis ("Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story") yanks the reader along like one of Jerry Lee's killer piano riffs. "Five Days at Memorial," by Sheri Fink, chronicles the accusations of enthanasia against some doctors and nurses at New Orleans' Memorial Hospital post-Katrina, and the extent of Fink's documentation is mind-blowing (if, sometimes, mind-numbing). Finally, M.O. Walsh's Baton Rouge-based novel, "My Sunshine Away" is one of the most poignant examinations of unrequited love I've ever read.

[Laura, "The Tall Woman"]

Darrell you have been busy. Sounds like good ones too.

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

Darrell, "My Sunshine Away" was one of the best books I read this year. Hard to believe it was a first novel.

[Darrell]

Amen. To me, it was a great example of how a gifted writer can work wonders within a relatively narrow framework. The story rarely strays outside the narrator's Baton Rouge neighborhood, but its themes are vast. The central character of Lindy Simpson is marvelously (and, sometimes, disturbingly) multi-faceted. And finally, this reminds us that an act of violence doesn't have to leave anyone dead or make the front page of the local newspaper for it to have an enormous impact. With its colorful neighborhood characters and southern setting, this book reminded me in a way of "To Kill a Mockingbird."

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

The unreliable, unnamed, teen-age narrator was a suspense builder as well. You're never sure til the end, and the last chapter was perfect.

[Peter]

If we have fans of Tartan Noir here, then let me introduce a classic of Scunthorpe Noir: Jack's Return Home (subsequently filmed as Get Carter). I am not a big reader of crime novels, but I have just discovered the book - and liked it a lot. Who could resist a description of a superannuated stripper as "...wearing a tangerine evening gown and matching gloves that didn't."? Wonderfully evocative of a grim northern English town in the 1960s - with an equally grim revenge narrative. Review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

For those of you who have considered getting Under a Dark Summer Sky but haven't done it yet, today is the day. This book is on sale at Amazon for $2.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Under-Dark-Summ...

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

Thanks, Tom. Got it.

[Angela M]

I loved the book and definitely recommend it !

[Diane S ☔]

As do I. Glad you grabbed it Diane.

[Angela M]

I finished The Mystics of Mile End . 4.5 stars . My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lawyer, "Moderator Emeritus"]

Tom wrote: "For those of you who have considered getting Under a Dark Summer Sky but haven't done it yet, today is the day. This book is on sale at Amazon for $2.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Und..."

Thanks from me, too, Tom! I've been interested in this one for some time. I took up the deal from Amazon. Looking forward to it.

[Lawyer, "Moderator Emeritus"]

John wrote: "Above the WaterfallRon Rash
It just didn't do it for me. Uninspired story, blah characters That di..."

Gosh, John, I hate to hear that! What's interesting is this book was due for publication in March. Rash wasn't pleased with it. And re-wrote it to his satisfaction. And it's one of our November reads. *GRIN*

[Lawyer, "Moderator Emeritus"]

I've got a mixed bag going here. Still to read Addie Pray. Finished Welcome to Braggsville, but I've yet to become deeply involved in our discussion with T. Geronimo Johnson. Again, my thanks for the generosity of his time! Under a Dark Summer Sky is on the horizon. Thanks to Tom and Jane who have previously recommended this one. And several of y'all have sold me on Landfall by Ellen Urbani. Whooosh. Y'all know how to keep a fella busy!

[John]

Well Mike I am enjoying The Year of Jubilo: A Novel of the Civil War . A simple story that moves right along. ya'll read it last Jan or such. I can't seem to keep up with all of you southern speed readers. I tried the Geronimo book and couldn't hang on after 40 pages. However, let me tell you that it sits there staring me between the eyes and you guys say there are surprises afoot, so i ain't shot it yet.

[Sue]

John wrote: "Well Mike I am enjoying The Year of Jubilo: A Novel of the Civil War. A simple story that moves right along. ya'll read ..."

I do need to get to The Year of Jubilo. I loved The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War and then bought the next two books.

I'm one of those who really enjoyed Welcome to Braggsville. So rare to read satire well done.

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

I just finished The Early Stories of Truman Capote. Although amateurish by Capote's standards, this was still an excellent collection. My review is here.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Secret Scripture
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sue]

Diane S.✨ wrote: "Finished The Secret Scripture
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

One of my favorites, Diane.

[Tina]

For those of you that use the Goodreads App on iPad...
What happened? This updated version is a stinker. Anyone know how to leave your written review?

[Angela M]

Tina wrote: "For those of you that use the Goodreads App on iPad...
What happened? This updated version is a stinker. Anyone know how to leave your written review?"

Tina , on the home page of the web version there is a question at the top. "Will I like this ? New Book Page on iOS app has the answer." If you click on that you can leave a comment . Funny there is no place on either the iPhone or iPad app where I can find to do that . I believe that you might be able to comment on the app in the App Store .

[Tina]

Thanks Angela. I'm not a happy camper. Definitely going to contact them.

[Angela M]

Tina , I'm taking a closer look to see what they've done . I personally would have liked more work on the functionality like bring able to reply to a specific post or add a book link . I'll definitely comment after I've looked at it a bit more . Are you going to comment on the home page ? I'd be interested in what you think .

[Tina]

I'm sending an email. Maybe I should leave a note on the home page as well?
I too would have expected more functionality and not less.

[Angela M]

I think commenting there would be good too because then other members would be able to see your comments . It looks like someone from GR is responding to posts there also .

[Tina]

Will do!

[Laura, "The Tall Woman"]

Does this mean not to update app on my phone? I'm not following the problem.

[Tina]

Yep. Laura, Don't do it yet. It stinks.

[Laura, "The Tall Woman"]

When I read what's new on the app it talked more about book covers, shelves and series. I won't mess with it bc I use the phone app the most.

[Angela M]

My apps got updated automatically both on my phone and iPad . I must have that in my settings.

[Tina]

Angela, I just added my two cents to the home page.

[Angela M]

Me too.

[Tina]

Angela, your post was much nicer than mine. :0)

[Ann]

I'm just finishing My Life as a PretenderReckless: My Life as a Pretender and although I find that I do not like Hynde as a person, I do enjoy her talent as a writer. Those early 70s days come through the pages clearly in all their confusing glory. I'm also reading The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century and being completely swept up in what may or may not occur in the world mainly after I'm gone. It's fascinating.

[Diane S ☔]

Sue wrote: "Diane S.✨ wrote: "Finished The Secret Scripture
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

One of my favorites, Diane."

It was so sad, and I just loved Roseanne. Definitely a book to remember.

[Diane S ☔]

Reading a book I am loving, Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

Diane S.✨ wrote: "Reading a book I am loving, Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta"

This is on my list too. Glad to hear you're liking it so much.

[Angela M]

I have finished The Island of Worthy Boys. 4 stars . My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sue]

Diane S.✨ wrote: "Reading a book I am loving, Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta"

I just added it.

[LA]

Diane S and Sue - just downloaded Dispatches from Pluto! Im trudging through some so-so stuff & itching to launch it tomorrow. My hard copy of Braggsville should arrive next week. Hoping to say howdy to Mr Johnson at the Louisiana Book Fest & ask him to sign it for me.

As for the Goodreads iPhone app, I did not update but still think the current version is el stinko! Do any of yall have the link for Dec, post 1980 polls by chance? I cannot see it by phone. Thanks!

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...
Does this work for you?

[LA]

Yes!!!!! Thanks, dear Tom.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

For the noir fans out there, I just finished Criminal, Vol. 1: Coward. It is, bar none, the best graphic novel I have ever read. It is must reading for lovers of noir. My review is here.

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

I am reading a book recommended to me by Sue Drees, who has 'trusted reader status" in my world. The Narrow Road to the Deep North is shaping up to be my favorite book of 2015. It's so good I'm already worrying abiut how to do it justice in a review when I finish. Not an easy read, but worth the effort.

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

Diane wrote: "I am reading a book recommended to me by Sue Drees, who has 'trusted reader status" in my world. The Narrow Road to the Deep North is shaping up to be my favorite book of 2015. It's..."

You trust Sue but not the Man Booker prize it received? ;>)

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

Right. The Booker takes 2nd place to Sue. I've read prize winners in the past that I didn't care for, but Sue and I have similar reading tastes, so she's always been right on the money.

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

Diane wrote: "Right. The Booker takes 2nd place to Sue. I've read prize winners in the past that I didn't care for, but Sue and I have similar reading tastes, so she's always been right on the money."

Actually, that makes perfect sense.