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Aug 09, 2016 07:10AM
Why didn't I think of Serena??? Jane I just read it and it was awesome. I have words to describe the character Serena but I don't want to give anything away. I also got Macbeth to read so I can compare the characters.
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Yes , recovering well thank you ! I have read Serena after I saw the movie last year and loved it !
Just ordered The Daughters of Absalom anyone read that it appears it has many references to Faulkner s world in it ; by the way , has the group read , Absalom , Absalom recently?
Good then I can say what's on my mind. Serena is a first class b---!!! I read Absalom's Daughters. It was good, not great. Never read Faulkner so I can't compare the two. I should read his works either in this group or separate.
LeAnne wrote: "Jane wrote: "Oh tha ts a shame ! I am resting still after back surgery so I get to read as many books as I like yeepee I am looking out for another five star Southern read , any ideas anyone ?"
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FYI, I just updated my review of Serena with a Greek reference I'd never heard of. Jane, don't read it, but the rest of y'all will be interested!
They both sound great and I have put them on my list !
I like to keep at least one non-fiction and one fiction book on my reading shelf however lately my reading has slowed and my focus is suffering ( I guess age has something to do with it) but I finally finished Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee. This one took quite a while. Also just finished The Religious Body by Catherine Aird ( a British Mystery) and The Gingerbread House ( a Nordic Noir) by Carin Gerhardsen. This one was disturbing because it was based around extreme bullying with young children being the ones bullying and bullied ( at least I only hope it is extreme ! ) and what terrible things can happen when it is ignored. I like mysteries but I think for my next mystery read I will choose an Agatha Christie.
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It s mean to be a difficult read but it doesn't put me off
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Absalom's Daughters: A Novel is definitely a gender-bending homage to Absalom, Absalom!. I haven't read the latter but I'm familiar with the premise. The two books may even share some of the same characters.
It sounds interesting and i was thinking of reading Faulkner s as I have nit read that one
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I looked at my "To Read List" and saw that I had placed Absalom, Absalom on my list back in 2012! I really hope I will be able to read this soon.
I have just listened to the audio version of Absalom,Absalom , well an excerpt , not impressed but then again I am not a huge fan of audio depends what genre it is
If this was a group read in the past can we nominate it again? I also want to read
I agree Jane that audio does not work for some books. I think I would have difficulty with an audio version of Faulkner. I use it most often when I am reading long non-fiction along with reading the actual book at times. I have also used it when I wanted to re-read a book that I enjoyed.
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It's been four years so I think it should be eligible, especially since it's Faulkner.
Reading MacBeth. Serena resembles Lady M at least in acts one and two. But I can see where the asides are more Greek than Shakespearean.
i am currently reading GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL COLLECTION NO.6 has any one else read this book? it has 4 complete novels in it
Kim, I'm not familiar with those novels. Are they good
I read them years ago, one stands out in my memory, I think it was called The Crimson Rose or some such. Poor working girl is given a ticket...or maybe season tickets...to the symphony by someone anonymously & he leaves a beautiful crimson rose in her seat. It is sort of turn of the century--20th, not 21st--romance, very sweet and old-fashioned. I think it was in the book case of my 6th grade classroom, & was one of the first romances I ever encountered.
Tina wrote: "Kim, I'm not familiar with those novels. Are they good"just started it I have read 1 of the books that is in it. haven't read the other books that is in the book
I just Finished My Name Is Leon by Kit de Waal For me a Five Star read. I cant say enough about it. It was a quick read for me as I could not put it down. My review
Guy , I loved it too . Excellent review.
Finished Macbeth with shout out to Serena in the review. One of these days I will figure out how to cut and paste on my phone.
Kim wrote: "Ya Yas in Bloom by Rebecca Wells is what I am currently reading"has any one else read this book? I just started it and was wondering if it is good or not"
I was really disappointed in this third YaYas book. Only 1 star from me. I felt it lacked the power and impact of the first two books (Little Altars Everywhere and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood)
On the other hand, my good friend (who lives in Memphis) gave it 3 stars.
Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming – 4**** In general I am not a big fan of celebrity memoirs, but Cumming’s memoir of a childhood living with an abusive father, and how he came to terms with the abuse, faced his past and overcame it is well worth reading.
Full Review HERE
Book Concierge wrote: " Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming – 4**** In general I am not a big fan of celebrity memoirs, but Cumming’s memoir of a childhood living with an abusive ..."
Totally agree; this is a great read and I really do think I admire Cumming even more after reading it. A good complement to reading this is to find the YouTube copy of the Brit tv episode of his family's life focusing on his grandfather. Who Do You Think You Are, I believe it is. I had to search a bit but I found it and watched it after reading the book and they synchronize beautifully.
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I've been looking at this one. It looks very interesting.
I read the urban fantasy Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch. My review is here:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Faith wrote: "I read the urban fantasy Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch. My review is here:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I really enjoy this series. I've read 3 so far, I believe and need to plan the next one when I can squeeze it in.
I'm considering listening to the audio book of the next book. I listened to a sample and the narrator seemed to really capture Grant.
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I've read and listened to Gaines' books and they are equally good. I'm reading this one but listened to Jane Pittman. I don't think you can go wrong either way.
Starting Sweet Mister :) and a biography of Hank Greenberg.
I am currently reading TORN by Rosie Lewis. It is a nonfiction book. I got it in the mail this morning and over half way done with it.
I just started Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich a non fiction and Nobel Prize winner. Had not been aware of it but in scratching the surface of it I find this is just my cup of Coffee. (I am not a tea person). I am reading others but the intro and first few pages has me wanting to put them aside and focus on this.
Started reading The Passage by Justin Cronin. Wow. A plague of vampires. Moves fast, but there is a lot of story to this. Am also reading Big Little Lies by Lianne Moriarty, also wow & fast reading. Hard to divide time between excellent reads & Olympics, like soccer, can keep an eye on match & still read. ;-)
Finished The Night Bell
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Burnt out on thrillers and back to my police procedurals.
has any one else read HOLD ME CLOSER, NECROMANCER by LISH McBRIDE? I am over half way of this book. it has been good and unusual.
Kim wrote: "I am currently reading TORN by Rosie Lewis. It is a nonfiction book. I got it in the mail this morning and over half way done with it."it will tug at your heart/
Finished The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko. 5 stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read My Lady Ludlow by Elizabeth Gaskell. My review is linked below, although I'd actually recommend reading Cranford instead.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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