Best Books Read in 2016
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Comments (15)I'm not sure that I can really choose a "best book" ever read either. Because when I start thinking about it, then more and more books enter the competition, and then I start reading the thread, and books discussed by the rest of you (like The Pillars of the Earth ) need to be seriously considered. I think I prefer to answer the question as if it had been worded, "If I were to ask you what is the best fiction book you ever read, which book comes to your mind first?" It is always, for me, The Count of Monte Cristo. The language is elegant. The story captured me and wouldn't let go. And finally, it is exquistely constructed. There are no superfluous details that are there to distract the reader from the story. It all comes around at the end, there are no leftovers, and nothing seems awkwardly stuck in to make it fit.Whenever I think of it, I can remember small details as well as the main themes. And thinking of it still takes my breath away....See MoreBest book to read for a First Time Owner Build
Comments (15)We are in the throes of GCing our first build. It is so time-consuming, but definitely doable. Sure, I've had a lot of stress that I wouldn't have had if we had hired a turnkey builder, but it's helping us to afford what we really want. I spend a LOT of time over there. It's 11 AM and I've already been out twice this morning. I am making 2-3 trips some days, but fortunately we currently live about 12 minutes away from our building site. It helps that I am home full time. My husband works a lot, but he is still able to help with phone calls and such. I'm not sure how much of owner building experience is area specific, but it's very common in this area. The subs are very used to working with OBs. We lucked out with our framer as he helped us coordinate a lot of the stuff on the front end for no additional cost over his framing charge. We also have a lot of recommendations from people who recently GC'd their own homes so it helps to know who to use and who not to use. Having said that, we have had a not-so-great experience with our plumber. You will definitely encounter things that have to be changed or modified. You'll need to be able to make decisions on the fly. I think the biggest thing you'll need to do is be able to forecast how each step affects the next. It's definitely not impossible if you have time to invest in it and research everything. Ask around for recommendations on subs and see their work. Good subs will give you references also. Like JDez, I actually prefer the control it gives me....See MoreBest Books Read in 2014
Comments (29)Hi, Sheriz! My background is English lit and up until only about 8 years ago did I start reading anything contemporary! I had an English professor that once told us that even if we lived to be 100, we still wouldn't have time to read everything we want to read - so choose wisely. I took her advice to heart! However, after my third child was born, I needed to read something other than the classics. I'm finding that I seem to gravitate toward historical fiction the most. My reading list from 2014 contains a lot of historical mystery because I am trying my hand at writing my own mystery set in the 1930's, so I felt like I should have something to compare it to. Since you're a Georgette Heyer fan, which one do you recommend the most? I liked her style, but Pistols for Two was a collection of short stories, which I didn't realize when I bought it. I'd prefer a novel! Any suggestions? I've enjoyed looking at everyone's reading lists, too. I tend to steer away from book clubs because I don't have time to read something I'm not that interested in just for the sake of a discussion, but this is a nice alternative! Right now I'm reading Summer of the Bear by Bella Pollen. Anyone else? It's well written and an interesting story, but a little slow. Thanks for sharing! Michelle...See MoreBooks I Read in 2016
Comments (34)Every year I vow to read more. My problem is I don't have time to read during the day and if I try to read at night, I fall asleep. I only read non fiction. Tried to force myself to read fiction but it doesn't hold my interest. I have 2 books here that I want to read....American Sniper and Lone Survivor. However I will say that when Stacy describes a book she has read, they always sound so interesting. Reminds me of when I was taking care of Ken. He read all the time and would pick up a book and read it all the way through, hardly laying it down. I would get a book to read and not have time, so I would give it to him and say, " Read it and tell me about it."...See Moresheri_z6
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