I am listening to We Were The Lucky Ones as I am hosting her for my ladies’ luncheon club. So well read and an intriguing story. I am starting Persuasion by Jane Austen for book club. Trying to fit in Thomas Perry’s last book before he died. Have read most of his books. Just so sad he died.
Nan,
Well I did reach my rule and another book (The Good Liar) goes to my DNF books.
Had a busy day so right now is my first chance to get on BB.
I’m not sure what to read so I decided to start the next book club read —Won’t Be Long Now. The discussion starts April 23 (?) but we have several graduation obligations the first of May so I thought I would get a head start.
Take Care.
I knew nothing as well! I loved the book!
I really enjoyed Isola. I thought the ending was very interesting
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I’m also reading Won’t Be Long Now. The online discussion will be interesting.
.I just finished The Yellow House by Patricia Falvey and really enjoyed it—I’d definitely recommend it if you like Irish historical fiction. Right now, I’m reading Aphrodite in Pieces in preparation for an upcoming discussion, and I’ve also started Chocolat. I read it years ago and recently watched the movie with my sister on Easter, which made me want to revisit it. I had no idea there were sequels, so I’ve ordered all three and plan to read those next as well
Last week I was reading ‘Our Share of Night’ by Mariana Enriquez. I avoid horror generally, but I love her writing, and I enjoyed the way she used magic to explore political horror and convey real feeling of the impact on civilian lives to the reader. This week I’m reading ‘The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree’ by Shokoofeh Azar. Similar themes actually, about how violent leadership creates damage and horror in civilian lives. It’s more magical realism, and somehow, kind of reminds me of Yann Martel’s ‘The Life of Pi.’
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Wow, Kim I have so many questions that have com up while reading. I was taken back by the responses from his father as compared to his mother. One rather chatty and the other closed.
Considering his family’s gypsy-like life style its amazing he is just a good writer, professor, etc.
I considered it one of my favorites for last year. Certainly was not hyped enough in my opinion.
Really good to hear, @Carol_N! I’ll be reading it (Dirty, Dangerous, Violent, and Young) for the upcoming discussion with the author & I’m lookng forward to it.