OK, I promise. After W&P.
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I will definitely watch the movie once I’m done with the book!
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.
Finished ETNA a story written from a military dog’s point of view.
Also just put down The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman. This is a read that draws you into a family at the beginnings of the Ukraine war. It is personal and lovingly written. The relationships have a heartbeat that you will feel long after you close the book. I cannot remember who recommended it, but thanks!
Next up is The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy which will complete my BB challenge.
I’m currently reading The Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan. I don’t agree with many of his statements regarding Christ and the Gospels, but digging deep into the historical and political context of Israel before, during, and after Jesus time on earth is absolutely fascinating. Audiobook wise, I’m listening to The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins Anderson for the BookBrowse Challenge of a book by an author who has participated in a Q&A on Community Forum. It’s an okay read, but one of narrators for the audiobook seems to be over top and really gets on my nerves. Hopefully, she or I will settle down! 
I finished The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz. Even though there is controversy surrounding it, I didn’t feel that it was a waste of time. I was surprised that James Mustich included it in his 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die as it was good, but not blow me away good. I read his blurb about it in 1,000… and he does talk about the allegations against the author, but I couldn’t discern why he included it in his list.
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Finished “Reset” for BB discussion. Thoroughly enjoyed this thought-provoking novel. Looking forward to my family reading it and the discussion that hopefully follows.
Also finished Sacramucci’s “All The Wrong Moves.” Interesting concept he presented. Do I agree, the verdict is still not in. Also still working away with “The Finest Hotel in Kabul” had to set it aside when it dawned on me that “Reset” discussion was starting and I was’t finished with the book. So this week I will be able to once again explore Kabul’s history.
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I think it was probably me @Connie_K and I’m so happy to see your positive response to The Sunflower Boys. I’m thrilled for this book to get more love.
@Anne_Glasgow I thought it might have been you. So good for a first novel, especially his gift for details so simply put. I will watch for his future work.
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I finished reading THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE by Erik Larson a couple of days ago. What an excellent book! Now I’m reading MAD MABEL by Sally Hepworth. I’m disappointed in it.
I just started A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline as an appetizer for our plans to see a special exhibit of Andrew Wyeth’s watercolors at the Cleveland Museum of Art this week. (Evidently, the exhibit is extensive and includes some rarely seen works.)
Curious about your reaction to “Mad Mabel.” My thoughts on the book went in the opposite direction, considered it one of my favs for the year. Will you share your thoughts???
Just found The Sunflower Boys on Amazon Kindle for $1.99. So I broke my “no more books this month” rule and purchased it. It sounds so good and I can wait to read it.
The River is Waiting, by Wally Lamb, was going to be my first read by this author. I have heard so many talk of his writing and I was finally going to read one of his books. Well needless to say, I started and immediately had to put down. I’m a grandmother and this was too much for me. Will definitely try one of his other books.
Great! I hope you love it.
I haven’t finished reading MAD MABEL yet, Carol. But when I do, yes, I’d be glad to tell you what I thought of it. Thanks for asking.
thanks for the heads up on kindle deal. I’m sure my book club will add The Sunflower Boys to its roster so will purchase. Share your comments when finished.
Anixous to read it soon. Ive had it on my Kindle for while. Received “Rachel to the Rescue” by Elinor Lipman advertised as a mischievous political satire. Have you heard about it. After some pretty heavy books thought I may be ready for it
I have not heard of Rachel to the Rescue but I think after Rasputin Swims the Potomac I’ve sort of covered the political satire area. Not a huge fan of satire to begin with—I need it to be really well done and there was absolutely nothing subtle about Ben Fountain’s scewering. I look forward to your thoughts about both Rachel and The Sunflower Boys. You have some good reading ahead.
I read a Daniel Silva book (The Confessor) for something lighter and easy. I enjoyed it. Lots of juicy details about the Catholic Church. Now have started The Briar Club and am also enjoying The Bird Way by Jennifer Ackerman, full of fairly recent scientific research about birds. Birds are my passion.
I loved The Splendid and the Vile