Thanks for mentioning this book - it sounds fascinating.
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Meet Me at the Museum
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This week I am reading The First Global Village by Martin Page about the history of Portugal and The Nightingale by K. Hannah.
Regarding last week’s books, I loved The Red Tent & Remarkably Bright Creatures. I love Marcellus the giant Pacific octopus. One of the best non human characters ever!
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I started two; one fiction, the other a collection of essays:
The Beast of Littleton Woods by T. E. Kinsey (e-book)
and
The World-Ending Fire: The Essential Wendell Berry by Wendell Berry, in lush paperback form!
Pardon my enthusiasm, but it’s been ages since I’ve had a physical book to read. I had to hunt down my paper bookmarks and, because there are so many lines that have me nodding in agreement, my tin of book darts that have been languishing but eager to be put to use since I received them as a gift some years ago (yes, I realized I just anthropomorphized them). I love the convenience of e-books (can read without lamps, ability to enlarge the fonts, etc.), but I cherish physical books.
Oh, and this past week, I read Love Among the Chickens by P.G. Wodehouse. It was a quick, fun, and silly read.
Happy Holidays, everyone (or happy days if you don’t celebrate)!
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I’m reading “Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookstore,” and am enjoying it. Something about books and bookstores!
I’m afraid I haven’t read any of the books pictured in “Books mentioned in this topic.”
This past week I read the 3 fantastic feel-good reads suggested by members.
I started with All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle. It was a warm and funny novel about an elderly man finding happiness after living an isolated life. The book was delightful.
My second book suggested by Robin-G-Henry, Himself by Stewart O’Nan gave me many nostalgic memories from my own past as well as present aging concerns since I’m dealing with the frustrations of my mid 70’s. I also enjoyed reading about Henry and Emily’s relationship. There are many similarities with my husband.
I just finished the book suggested by Gabi-J, This is Happiness by Niall Williams. I have read his book The Time of The Child so I knew I would love this book. William’s lyrical and prose writing style and all his Irish storytelling are a joy to read.
Thank you for getting me out of my reading slump. I have been reviewing the book club comments for The Cursed Daughters so I will probably download the ebook.
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Oh, wow, @Lisa_B3, it’s been years since I read any Wodehouse. Thanks for the reminder! I’ll need to add that author to my list of fun reads.
I’ve just started This is Happiness by Niall Williams myself, and it’s such a pleasant read. I’m so glad the folks here recommended this author.
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Totally agree! I wish we humans had Marcellus’ wisdom.
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I’ve been off work since December 19 so am enjoying extra reading time. I recently finished Sipsworth by Simon van Booy and Zebra-Striped Hearse by Ross MacDonald. I’m currently reading Starter Villain by John Scalzi for my IRL bookclub
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I am currently reading 
the newest title by Cameron Kent, a former local Newscaster in Winston Salem NC. He is now a full time Author/Writer.
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I’m currently reading my book club pick, Once There Were Wolves, by Charlotte McConaghy. I’m enjoying it.
I read Time of the Child last week, after I heard it was a good book to read in the Christmas season. I thought it started off slow as I immersed myself into the story and then couldn’t put it down.
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This week I’m reading CURSED DAUGHTERS for the book review. I loved Braithwaite’s first novel and am thoroughly enjoying this different, but equally good, story. I’m reading that in book form. form, mostly before bedtime. Also:
- SOMETHING DANGEROUS - #2 in a trilogy (1990’s) by Penny Vicenzi. A long book but I’m addicted to this series. It’s on Kindle so I usually read it on the treadmill.
- TROUBLE MAKER by Carla Kaplan, on Libby. It’s a new N/F release about the life of Jessica Mitford. This I listen to when driving, walking or futzing around the house.
They are all very different so it’s easy to separate them in my mind.
I just finished Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and very much enjoyed it. This is the first book by her that I have read, and I am told by a Reid fan that her earlier novel- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo- is her best work. Anyone else agree?
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I’ve been reading The Orphans on the Train by Gill Thompson. Yes, it’s another Holocaust story, but based largely in Hungary, a country not only assaulted by the Nazis, but then the Soviet Union and its own Fascist movement. Two young women- one Jewish and the other Irish Catholic- become best friends and survive through their mutual love of swimming, cooking, and a will to live!
@Laurie_L I’ve read Atmosphere but not The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - but like you, I’ve heard that was her best book. I’d like to read it as well. Interestingly, it seems as if people who have never read anything by her really like Atmosphere (myself included), but long-time fans, by and large, are a little disappointed with it.
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So glad you liked it! I still think about it a year later.
I’m a brand new member and looking forward to interacting with the community. I just picked up The Correspondent by Virginia Evans based on member reviews.
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I’m reading Daughters of Shandong which I bought after hearing how much all the bookbrowsers liked it!
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Yes, I enjoyed the The Seven Husbands more, but the content is quite different.