Marching right along....what are you reading this month ?
yoyobon_gw
2 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (96)
msmeow
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agoRelated Discussions
February, the shortest month - What are you reading?
Comments (98)In order to get through more books, I have decided to read as many as I can have going at the same time - that way if I'm not feeling awake enough or in the mood enough to read, say "Wolf Hall", I'll pick up something different. I am currently reading David Gemmel's "Troy - Lord of the Silver Bow", the first in a trilogy. Well-written but I don't lose myself in it or reach for it every chance I get like I do with Barbara Gowdy's book "Helpless". Very disturbing subject matter but I like the way she writes; great character development and I feel like I am getting a real glimpse inside a truly disturbed mind (the mind one of her character's, not the author's :c) This is the first book I have read by her and I will definitely read her other books now. Also read "Match me if you can" a romance/humour book by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. She came highly recommended and, although romance is not my favourite genre (too formulaic/boring), I did enjoy it and would look for her other books. It was like watching a nice romantic/comedy movie where there is actual chemistry between the two leads. A nice beach, vacation read (warning: some adult content/language)....See MoreWhat are you reading in March?
Comments (90)4kids4us - I hope that you enjoy Tomorrow. I'd like to hear your opinion. Travers's life was, to put it mildly, controversial. And your mention of Girl at War reminds me that sitting and mocking me on a bookshelf is Black Lamb and Grey Falcon, Rebecca West's tour de force ( 1158 pgs.) of her journey through the Balkans prior to WW2. This book is considered a 20th century masterpiece. I want so much to read it, but its length is daunting - and it has no maps! Here's another one for you: Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, by Georgina Howell. Bell was born a Victorian Englishwoman, expected to be dainty and calm and eventually someone's wife. Instead she first became a master mountain-climber, nearly freezing in the Alps, and then she went on to her main calling - exploring the Levant and Arabia and Mesopotamia by camel caravans that she organized herself, schlepping her frocks and laces and china in trunks from Beirut to Jerusalem to the depths of Arabia and on to Baghdad, entertaining sheikhs and politicians along the way, mystifying and amazing some very tough men. Eventually she became part of the British and French team that divided up the Levant after WW1. It's a very good read!...See MoreMarch Books -- What Are You Reading?
Comments (122)Kathy, some years ago I borrowed from the library Florence Nightingale by Mark Bostridge. An amazingly detailed, and somewhat daunting bio. In fact it had to go back before I had got half way through it . . . I didn't even reach the time when she went out to the Crimea. An amazing woman who didn't believe in germs because she had never seen one. But through her belief in cleanliness and order greatly she improved the filthy Army hospitals and once home, and prone on her couch, used her considerable influence to start training for nurses. She lived to be a great age and there is still a recording of her from about 1900....See MoreWhat Are You Reading? March 2024 Edition
Comments (64)I've come to the conclusion that if I fill up my life with misery, the stories consumed through novels, then..... THAT IS MY LIFE. faftris...I'm so sorry for your losses. I understand that good writing and making the reader feel emotions for the characters misery is NOT the course I would wish to set my life on either. I also do not care to hear about drug addiction, murder, racism... or a multitude of other attrocities....See MoreKath
2 years agoannpanagain
2 years agokathy_t
2 years agoUser
2 years agokathy_t
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoUser
2 years agowoodnymph2_gw
2 years agofriedag
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agoUser
2 years agovee_new
2 years agosheri_z6
2 years agoannpanagain
2 years agoyoyobon_gw
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agoRosefolly
2 years agokathy_t
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoannpanagain
2 years agoRosefolly
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agokathy_t
2 years agovee_new
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoannpanagain
2 years agomsmeow
2 years agoUser
2 years agowoodnymph2_gw
2 years agoUser
2 years agowoodnymph2_gw
2 years agoUser
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoyoyobon_gw
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agokathy_t
2 years agoannpanagain
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agomsmeow
2 years agodonnamira
2 years agovee_new
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoyoyobon_gw
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agokathy_t
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agoyoyobon_gw
2 years agokathy_t
2 years agovee_new
2 years agoUser
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoyoyobon_gw
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years agoCarolyn Newlen
2 years ago
Related Stories
LIFEA Month-by-Month Guide to ‘Downton Abbey’ Withdrawal
Missing Lady Grantham’s zingers? Edith’s furrowed brow? Romance simmering downstairs? Here’s help to get you through until season 6
Full StoryMONTHLY HOME CHECKLISTSTo-Dos: Your March Home Checklist
Get ready for sunnier days, whether you have an hour or a weekend to spare
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNWhich Shower Bench Style Is Right for You?
Shower benches can be sturdy, floating, fold-away or movable. Read about 6 types to find one that suits your needs
Full StoryLIGHTINGGuest Picks: Marching to a Different Drum Shade
Follow a designer as she hunts down the perfect light for her client
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGMarch Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home
Get a jump on spring by spiffing up surfaces, clearing clutter and getting your warm-weather clothes in shape
Full StoryLIFEHow to Get Along With the Neighbors — and Live Happier at Home
Everyone wins when neighbors treat one another with kindness, consideration and respect
Full StoryKITCHEN APPLIANCESConsidering a New Kitchen Gadget? Read This First
Save money, time and space by learning to separate the helpers from the hassles
Full StoryBUDGETING YOUR PROJECTDesign Workshop: Is a Phased Construction Project Right for You?
Breaking up your remodel or custom home project has benefits and disadvantages. See if it’s right for you
Full StoryMOST POPULARThe Right Way to Test Paint Colors
Here are 5 key steps to take to ensure you're happy with your wall paint color
Full StoryBEDROOMSThe Right Mattress: The Secret to a Great Night’s Sleep
We spend a third of our lives asleep, so investing in a quality mattress is essential. Check out this expert advice to help you choose yours
Full Story
netla