MAY - what are you reading?
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Comments (150)I like dogs, too. We have two rat terriers, friendly with people but not other dogs, and very excitable and energetic. We do not travel with them, or nor do we inflict them on people who do not say they want us to do so. I can get them to do Sit and Down, but have never been able to get them to walk nicely on a leash. Every time I tried, I kept tripping and nearly falling. It felt dangerous, and eventually I decided it was not worth the risk. W have a large fenced yard, and they get plenty of exercise within its confines. It makes cleaning up after them easy, too. Currently reading, and so far liking, a book from my TBR pile, River of Stars by Guy Gabriel Kay. He is a Canadian writer of heavily historically influenced fantasy. His fantasy elements are more an imaginary but realistic version of an era and culture, rather than a magical one. I read one of his books every year or so and am not quite halfway through his works. River of Stars (Song Dynasty) takes place in not-China, as did his earlier book Under Heaven (Tang Dynasty). I read and liked that one two or three years ago. Rosefolly...See MoreWhat are we reading in May?
Comments (106)I had to scroll backward to see what books I last posted about. Funny, I had a stack of four from the library but ended up not reading any of them! After hearing about it here, I read The 25th Hour by David Benioff. Interesting book, quick (short) read, but definitely not as good as City of Thieves. Following that, I went "on vacation" to Southern California to help my college freshman move out of her dorm and put her things in storage so I had plenty of time to read on the plane. I took with me The Flight Attendant by Chris Bojahlian. I had mixed feelings about it. It was easy to devour, but unfortunately, it seems like his novels have gone downhill over the years. I really had to suspend disbelief and I just couldn't really get beyond the stupid decisions of the main character. Alas, it got me through the plane ride. A friend dropped off Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende just before I left so I got about 1/3 the way through before I returned home. Waiting for me at the library was a book I'd been on the wait list for that came highly rated by a friend, From Sand and Ash. Historical fiction set in Italy during WW2. I didn't realize it was really a schmaltzy romance. Plowed through it but wouldn't recommend it. I'm returning to Daughter of Fortune this evening. I have a stack of books from the library to get through - good thing I'm headed to the beach in 10 days when my kids get out of school. Can't wait to have some great time on the beach to read. Annie, I read We Were the Lucky Ones. I hate to use the word enjoy for a book about such depressing subject matter, but I really liked it....See MoreWhat are we reading in May 2019?
Comments (63)Bunny, here’s a cataract story - my Mum’s friend got in my car and said ”this is the blue coat I bought last year...” I think to myself, that coat is not blue. Then she adds”but after my cataract surgery I realized it was a green coat.” We all just laughed. I hope your surgery makes reading, and color differentiation, easier. I haven’t read anything lately that was “Wow! I need to recommend this immediately.”, like the highly recommended Gentleman in Moscow or City of Thieves But I have read: Virgil Wander by Leif Enger was a pleasant slice of life story. He also wrote Peace Like a River, which I know I enjoyed (but can’t tell you anything about it without looking up details). The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware was a waste of time. Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny was enjoyable, I LOL’d a few times while also feeling the tension from the mysteries and crimes. I was tiring of that series but found this one worthwhile. She wrote she didn't expect to write any after her husband’s death but then this one presented itself to her. She wrapped up many characters so maybe this is truly the last one. Au revoir, Armand, it’s been a pleasure sharing your world. Dear Mr. M by Herman Hoch was a let down. I loved his book The Diner, because it was so different and unexpected. Both books were full of unlikeable characters but Dear just dragged on. In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson was, like all his books, an entertaining read. I’m in the middle of The Burgess Boys and it’s okay....See MoreThe Merry Month of May ... what are you reading?
Comments (114)I finished Dear Fahrenheit 451, Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks by Annie Spense. On the cover: A Librarian's love letters and breakup notes to the books in her life. Rather a silly premise but a fun read. Before that I read The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson. I loved this. It's a true crime story of a 20 year old professional flautist who robs the British Museum of Natural History, taking 299 bird skins that date back to Darwin times. He then plans to sell them to professional and hobbyist fly-tiers for fishing and competition purposes. Not to diminish the import of the crimes, it was very funny in many spots. There was a well done section dedicated to natural history which makes me want to pull Origin of Species off the TBReR shelf if I can locate it. This one makes it into my top five lifetimes reads. If you like natural history, fly-fishing, quirky crimes or just an entertaining story, you're apt to like this. I couldn't put it down and am looking to buy a copy for my own Library....See Morewoodnymph2_gw
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