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Post by littlefish on Jul 25, 2016 16:56:15 GMT
I'm recently back from vacation and finished Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, which is all about creativity.
I really enjoyed it, despite being a little skeptical of Gilbert. I did not really enjoy Eat, Pray, Love but some other authors I adore and respect like her and recommended it so I picked it up (Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle Melton, etc).
Reading the book Mindset by Carol Dweck right now--about fixed vs growth mindset. My inner nerd is soaking it up.
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Post by Woobster on Jul 25, 2016 17:26:28 GMT
I'm reading "In the Unlikely Event" by Judy Blume. Just started it last night... So far, so good.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 25, 2016 17:41:17 GMT
Yesterday I finished a really good book called A MAN CALLED OVE by Fredrick Backman. The premise is a bit odd (and this might bother some) in that that the main character, a curmudgeon type man who has recently lost his wife, sets out to kill himself so that he can join her but his efforts are constantly thrawrted by his neighbours. Definitely the best book I've read this year---funny and heartwarming. LOVED this book. I hope they make it in to a movie! I was thinking about all the different people who could play the characters.
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Post by paigepea on Jul 25, 2016 18:42:32 GMT
From last week I finished the Billy Idol memoir Dancing With Myself, it was pretty over the top with the drugs and sex, but you have to admire his candour. He's lucky he survived! Next I listened to The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman. This is about two brothers and their families who live in the same house and the ups and downs of their lives and is set in the USA in the 1940s and 50s. One bother has all daughters and the other all sons and both their wives are pregnant and give birth at hone during a blizzard...it's not hard to imagine what happens next. I liked this, but it's a debut novel and I don't think the characters were as well developed as they could have been and this had the potential to really grab you emotionally, but it fell a little flat for me. I still liked the story though and would give it 3 stars (probably 3.5 if Goodreads had half stars). I'm already half way through Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty (because it was released here last week). I went to an event that she spoke at about this time last year and she told us a bit about this book, so I've been interested to read it and see if it was still the same...and so far it is, so the book must have been well developed already. Similar to her other books, it's about a group of adults and 'something" happens at a BBQ (I don't know what it is yet, not up to that part) and the story flips around in sequence to before, after and the day of the infamous BBQ. I'm enjoying the story so far, but I have the audiobook, and I hate the narrator (Caroline Lee) they always use for her books, she's screechy and boarders on hysterical for parts of this...but I want to listen so I have to put up with it. I'll be waiting to see your truly madly deeply final review!
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Post by leannec on Jul 25, 2016 20:56:04 GMT
I've just finished week one of a three week lake vacation and I spend almost every afternoon on the beach reading I finished Longbourn by Jo Baker which is Pride and Prejudice told from the point of view of the staff ... I loved it Then I picked up A Window Opens by Elisabeth Egan ... it's nice and light for the beach but after reading half of it I've kind of become bored with it I have until the middle of September to have it finished for my Book Club so I'll go back to it later ... Next I read a really quick e-book called The Story of Son by J.R. Ward ... she's the author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series that I love so much Now I'm reading Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld ... it's described as a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice and that is exactly what it is ... perfect for the beach and this Jane Austen fan
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Post by dewryce on Jul 25, 2016 21:10:17 GMT
I've just finished week one of a three week lake vacation and I spend almost every afternoon on the beach reading Take away the heat and the sun and that sounds lovely. Salty fresh air, nice breeze and the sound of the ocean. Heavenly, Enjoy your vacation
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Post by purplebee on Jul 25, 2016 21:12:36 GMT
I read a good one, "Seating Arrangements" by Maggie Shipstead. About a father confronting his feelings during his daughter's wedding preparations, along with lots of family drama and interaction. Great summer read!
Just started Joe Hill's "The Fireman." Got sucked in quickly, Joe is definitely following in his Dad's footsteps.
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Post by dewryce on Jul 25, 2016 21:20:22 GMT
Just started Joe Hill's "The Fireman." Got sucked in quickly, Joe is definitely following in his Dad's footsteps. Is this Stephen King's son? How do y'all keep track of what you want to read? I've been sending samples to my Kindle app and keeping a 'Sample' collection so that when I am in the mood to buy another book I just go through and pick something that strikes my fancy. I just wish there wa a way to leave notations attached to the sample/book itself to remind me who recommended it and so that I can put my thoughts about it.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jul 25, 2016 21:29:59 GMT
I finished The things we Keep by Sally Hepworth. It was written with the perspective of a woman with Alzheimer's. Similar to Still Alice. I really enjoyed it.
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Post by tmarschall on Jul 25, 2016 23:50:33 GMT
Yesterday I finished a really good book called A MAN CALLED OVE by Fredrick Backman. The premise is a bit odd (and this might bother some) in that that the main character, a curmudgeon type man who has recently lost his wife, sets out to kill himself so that he can join her but his efforts are constantly thrawrted by his neighbours. Definitely the best book I've read this year---funny and heartwarming. Emelle I've read 2 others by him and while they weren't my usual fluff I really ended up liking them!
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Post by purplebee on Jul 25, 2016 23:58:13 GMT
Just started Joe Hill's "The Fireman." Got sucked in quickly, Joe is definitely following in his Dad's footsteps. Is this Stephen King's son? How do y'all keep track of what you want to read? I've been sending samples to my Kindle app and keeping a 'Sample' collection so that when I am in the mood to buy another book I just go through and pick something that strikes my fancy. I just wish there wa a way to leave notations attached to the sample/book itself to remind me who recommended it and so that I can put my thoughts about it. Yes, Joe Hill is SK's son. I'm enjoying The Fireman, about 200 pages in. Definitely has some Stand-ish elements. I have some books downloaded to my e-reader that I want to read, but I also make a "to read" list in my planner, with many titles culled from this weekly reading thread. If I don't write a book down when I'm reading the thread, I'll forget about the ones I think sound good.
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Post by dewryce on Jul 26, 2016 0:09:50 GMT
I have some books downloaded to my e-reader that I want to read, but I also make a "to read" list in my planner, with many titles culled from this weekly reading thread. If I don't write a book down when I'm reading the thread, I'll forget about the ones I think sound good. I'm the same way, I have to keep Amazon open in another tab while I read this thread and then I just go send the sample as soon as it catches my eye. I'd just love the ability to add some of the info listed here to help me remember why I wanted to read it.
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Post by peasapie on Jul 26, 2016 0:24:48 GMT
Yesterday I finished a really good book called A MAN CALLED OVE by Fredrick Backman. The premise is a bit odd (and this might bother some) in that that the main character, a curmudgeon type man who has recently lost his wife, sets out to kill himself so that he can join her but his efforts are constantly thrawrted by his neighbours. Definitely the best book I've read this year---funny and heartwarming. Emelie I also enjoyed this book, though at first I thought I wouldn't. It's unique, isn't it?
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Post by auntkelly on Jul 26, 2016 1:08:58 GMT
I'm reading The Black Widow by Daniel Silva. .
It's a political thriller about an ISIS terrorist attack in Paris and the Israli spy whose job is to track down the terrorists responsible for the attack. (The book was started before the terrorist attacks in Paris last November and the author considered not finishing the book, but decided to go ahead with it). It's not the type of book I normally read, but I'm really engrossed in this one.
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Post by mimima on Jul 26, 2016 1:14:10 GMT
Just started Joe Hill's "The Fireman." Got sucked in quickly, Joe is definitely following in his Dad's footsteps. Is this Stephen King's son? How do y'all keep track of what you want to read? I've been sending samples to my Kindle app and keeping a 'Sample' collection so that when I am in the mood to buy another book I just go through and pick something that strikes my fancy. I just wish there wa a way to leave notations attached to the sample/book itself to remind me who recommended it and so that I can put my thoughts about it. I don't use Goodreads to shelve "to read" books, but many do
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Post by dewryce on Jul 26, 2016 1:22:29 GMT
Thanks mimima I will look into that!
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Post by mimima on Jul 26, 2016 2:05:05 GMT
Thanks mimima I will look into that! I hope you enjoy, I really like it. I think I am mimima there too
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Post by finaledition on Jul 26, 2016 2:35:09 GMT
I'm already half way through Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty (because it was released here last week). I went to an event that she spoke at about this time last year and she told us a bit about this book, so I've been interested to read it and see if it was still the same...and so far it is, so the book must have been well developed already. Similar to her other books, it's about a group of adults and 'something" happens at a BBQ (I don't know what it is yet, not up to that part) and the story flips around in sequence to before, after and the day of the infamous BBQ. I'm enjoying the story so far, but I have the audiobook, and I hate the narrator (Caroline Lee) they always use for her books, she's screechy and boarders on hysterical for parts of this...but I want to listen so I have to put up with it. I pre-ordered this and you know I'm an audio book fan, but I hated that narrator as well, so I'll be reading this one. I'm in the middle of a couple books- Reading The Status of All Things, listening to Brooklyn, and listening to the first Harry Potter with my youngest. I plan to drop all of that tomorrow (except Harry Potter) to read Truly, Madly, Guilty. I can't wait! Save
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Post by gottapeanow on Jul 26, 2016 3:08:26 GMT
I read The Secret Life of Bees, an older book by Sue Monk Kidd. She is a literary genius. Loved this coming-of-age story. 5/5 stars.
Lisa
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 26, 2016 3:23:58 GMT
I finished Hope to Die by James Patterson and he definitely redeemed himself to me for the crappy ending in the previous book. Really good read - I gave it 5 stars, a first for me. I've not come across too many books that are "amazing" so I've never rated one above 4 stars on GR. Now I'm about half-way through Just One Look by Harlan Coben, another favorite of mine. Another suspenseful, complex mystery from him... I'm enjoying it. Love all of Coben's books. We've read every one of them. I finished Karen Robards' book Darkness. The setting and thriller elements were off the charts, but the romance was almost a distraction from the story. Never thought I'd say that but the writing was so great and I was pulled into the story when wham, the female character was looking at his abs instead of being afraid for her life. So for the thriller part, I'd give it 4.5/5. Now I am reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. I seem to be the last person on the planet who hasn't read it.
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