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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 7, 2019 16:16:37 GMT
I know some of us are looking at books for cmas presents. So what would you recommend?
my SIL loves biographies. Anyone read any of those? I never read them.
My recommendations for 2019 are....
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo Daisy Jones and the six One day in December Josie Silver
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Post by finaledition on Dec 7, 2019 16:24:10 GMT
My favorite book was The Only Plane in the Sky. I wish everyone could read this-just outstanding. If I can pick a favorite fiction it would be The Dutch House with The Most Fun We Ever Had coming in a close second. I can recommend First as a biography. It’s about Sandra Day O’Connor. Really enjoyed it and was well liked for book club. cindyupnorth read all your books too and they all get a thumbs up from me. |
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Post by Belle on Dec 7, 2019 17:19:46 GMT
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan.
A pea recommended it last year and it was an amazing book!
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Post by tommygirl on Dec 7, 2019 17:21:20 GMT
Just ordered The Only Plane In the Sky--thanks finaledition for the recommendation! I will be watching this thread for more ideas!
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Post by purplebee on Dec 7, 2019 17:27:47 GMT
Wanderers by Chuck Wendig
The Institute by Stephen King
The Overstory by Richard Powers
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
Lighter fare:
The Recipe Box by Viola Shipman
The Oysterville Sewing Circle by Susan Wiggs
Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casy McQuiston
Edited to add my favorite non-fiction book was Becoming by Michelle Obama. Really good!
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Post by maryland on Dec 7, 2019 17:41:14 GMT
I just got One Day in December from the library! I am going to read it next!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 7, 2019 17:53:02 GMT
My favorite book was The Only Plane in the Sky. I wish everyone could read this-just outstanding. I saw this was rated high on goodreads for the yr. I thought it might be to depressing? |
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Post by gottapeanow on Dec 7, 2019 21:43:22 GMT
A few of my top favorites:
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
The Last Thing You Surrender - Honestly, read this. It's a bit like a mash-up of To Kill a Mockingbird and Unbroken.
The Woman in the White Kimono
The Things We Cannot Say
Recursion
Happy reading!
Lisa
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Post by janeliz on Dec 7, 2019 22:05:31 GMT
Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger
The Floating Feldmans by Elyssa Friedland
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
The Lost Man by Jane Harper
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Post by lisae on Dec 7, 2019 22:25:49 GMT
I just finished "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes. It was great to listen to as an audiobook, read by the author. She knows how to read a book as though she is confiding in you.
Other non-fiction
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Better than Before by Gretchen Reuben (for anyone who is looking to change a habit perhaps for a New Years Resolution)
Fiction:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2019 23:13:00 GMT
The best book I read this past year was The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. I also enjoyed The Whistler by John Grisham.
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Post by flanz on Dec 7, 2019 23:39:56 GMT
I just finished "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes. It was great to listen to as an audiobook, read by the author. She knows how to read a book as though she is confiding in you. Other non-fiction Becoming by Michelle Obama Better than Before by Gretchen Reuben (for anyone who is looking to change a habit perhaps for a New Years Resolution) Fiction: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones I loved Year of Yes and An American Marriage. I have Becoming, love Michelle, but haven't read the book yet. |
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Post by SallyPA on Dec 7, 2019 23:55:17 GMT
My favorite was the Nightengale.
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Post by scrapngranny on Dec 8, 2019 0:13:41 GMT
My favorite fiction book this year was The Lilac Girls, by Martha Hall Kelly.
Most of my favorites this year were non-fiction.
Becoming, by Michelle Obama
Educated, by Tara Westover
Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson
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Post by quietgirl on Dec 8, 2019 0:17:09 GMT
These didn't necessarily come out this year, but these are my favorite books I read this year.
A Gentleman In Moscow, by Amor Towles
Meet Me At The Museum, by Anne Young son
The Little Paris Bookshop, and The Little French Bistro, both by Nina George
Jane Boleyn, The Infamous Lady Rochford, by Julia Fox
Young and Damned and Fair, The Life of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's 5th Wife, by Gareth Russell.
These were the books I loved this year!!
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Post by stingfan on Dec 8, 2019 0:51:24 GMT
My favorite book was The Only Plane in the Sky. I wish everyone could read this-just outstanding. I saw this was rated high on goodreads for the yr. I thought it might be to depressing? I will second the recommendation for this one. 👍 It is a little bit depressing, but really very riveting and the stories of heroism balance out the depressing aspects. Also... Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain How to Stop Time by Matt Haig The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton - a great memoir |
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Post by finaledition on Dec 8, 2019 1:20:01 GMT
My favorite book was The Only Plane in the Sky. I wish everyone could read this-just outstanding. I saw this was rated high on goodreads for the yr. I thought it might be to depressing? You will definitely shed a tear reading this. No doubt some of the stories you’ve heard, but there are so many topics touched on that have been overshadowed by the larger events. Another thing that stuck with me is how vastly different technology is now compared to less than 2 decades ago. I’ve never read a non fiction book that was such a page turner. |
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Post by lisae on Dec 8, 2019 2:17:51 GMT
My favorite fiction book this year was The Lilac Girls, by Martha Hall Kelly. Most of my favorites this year were non-fiction. Becoming, by Michelle Obama Educated, by Tara Westover Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson Our book club has had or will have all three of the nonfiction ones. We haven't yet discussed Becoming but I'm looking forward to the discussion. |
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Post by yodutchess on Dec 8, 2019 2:27:47 GMT
Ask Again, Yes
Daisy Jones and the Six
Olive Again
The Dutch House
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Post by edie3 on Dec 8, 2019 4:31:47 GMT
The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton - a great memoir I loved that book! |
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Post by zookeeper on Dec 8, 2019 4:36:06 GMT
I have nothing to add but I am following for ideas. I really need to read more. My dh bought me some socks that I wanted for my birthday. They say "Fuck off. I'm reading!" and I would like for that statement to be true.
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Post by camcas on Dec 8, 2019 5:59:35 GMT
The Night Tiger
Knife-the latest Jo Nesbo thriller
The Forest of Wool and Steel
Pachinko
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Post by candygurl on Dec 8, 2019 13:58:40 GMT
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Fabulous heartbreaking book about young love being divided by the invasion of Nazis into Poland. I know there are many books about this subject but this one stands out. I’ve read several that are good and enjoyable but this one captured by heart and I’ve thought about it a lot since I read it.
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Post by michellegb on Dec 8, 2019 16:05:48 GMT
Now I have a list to add of books to add to my shelf!
My favorites for this year:
The Guardians - John Grisham - classic John Grisham and I couldn't stop listening to it.
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler - Kelly Harms - Fun beach read
The Heart's Invisible Furies - John Boyne
Not My Father's Son - Alan Cumming
Big Little Lies - Lianne Moriarty (don't know why I waited so long to read this!)
I Found You - Lisa Jewell
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Post by SabrinaP on Dec 8, 2019 16:16:59 GMT
My best reads of 2019 are:
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson
The Giver of the Stars by JoJo Moyes
All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 8, 2019 16:29:30 GMT
My list is getting bigger thanks to you guys!!
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 8, 2019 17:21:06 GMT
My favorites of 2019 were:
THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF SAM HELL by Robert Dugoni
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens
A DOG CALLED JACK by Ivy Pembroke
VERITY by Colleen Hoover
THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER by Karen Dionne
BLOOD SISTERS by Jane Corry
LOCK EVERY DOOR by Riley Sager
DESPERATE CREED by Alex Kava (Love this whole series about search & rescue dogs)
THE PASSENGERS by John Marrs
THIRT3EN by Steve Cavanaugh
THE ESCAPE ROOM by Megan Golden
Happy Reading !
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 8, 2019 17:57:03 GMT
I'm paying attention to this thread, as well. I use overdrive for the elibrary, but I always like recommendations.
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Post by stingfan on Dec 8, 2019 18:05:09 GMT
My favorite fiction book this year was The Lilac Girls, by Martha Hall Kelly. Most of my favorites this year were non-fiction. Becoming, by Michelle Obama Educated, by Tara Westover Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson Bryan Stevenson was the attorney who helped the man who wrote The Sun Does Shine (Anthony Ray Hinton)! So you might enjoy that one, too. I put Just Mercy on hold. Thanks! |
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 8, 2019 19:26:54 GMT
Of 2019 books, my favorites have been
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (was that 2019?)
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
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