The Great Carpezio
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jun 18, 2017 18:21:42 GMT
Hello readers!
I will need someone to start this thread next week. I will be on a cruise and likely won't have the ability to access the Internet.
I'm sure someone will post for me.
Have a good couple weeks!
Share what you read this week!
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Post by leannec on Jun 18, 2017 18:35:45 GMT
I've had bad insomnia so I've been reading a lot in the middle of the night  It seems that I am into non-fiction lately so I read Clinton Kelly's I Hate Everyone Except You ... I loved it ... he has such a dry sense of humour ... we all know that gay men are a thing for me  Now I'm reading Born A Crime by Trevor Noah ... he is a late night host from South Africa ... his mum committed a crime by having him with a white man ... it is very interesting  |
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 18, 2017 18:51:03 GMT
I just finished Beartown by Fredrik Backman (author of A Man Called Ove) and loved it. It isn't an easy story and will stick with me for a long time. This is part of the Amazon review: I tried to read his book My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry a while back and wasn't able to get into it. Another recent one for me is Commonwealth by Ann Patchett, which I just found to be okay. Two of the main plot lines were built up and completely anticlimactic for me, so I enjoyed the first half of the book and then was disappointed with the last half. |
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gottapeanow
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Post by gottapeanow on Jun 18, 2017 19:21:12 GMT
Enjoy your cruise, Carey Ayn! We will somehow manage without you.  I will post my weekly reading later. Lisa |
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Post by RobbyKay on Jun 18, 2017 19:38:00 GMT
Hi Readers!
I just finished When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. It's a YA title set in San Francisco. Dimple and Rishi are Indian-American teenagers who have just graduated and are seeking their place in the world. It's a sweet little romance, and it was a pleasure to read.
Happy Reading!
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tuesdaysgone
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Jun 18, 2017 19:44:40 GMT
Three more good ones this week:
Moonglow (Chabon) I LOVE this author and this book rates among his best. It's based on coversations he had with his grandfather in the days before his grandfather died. It's a semi-fictional memoir. Chabon just has an extraordinary way with words. I read entire pages twice just for the enjoyment of the language. The book is humorous and poignant. A must read if you enjoy this author.
Based on several recommendations here, I read Twevle Lives of Samuel Hawley and enjoyed it. It reads fast and it's nice to read a book with a unique plot.
Next was The Invoice (Karlsson) I liked it, but can't begin to explain it well. A middle aged man living in Stockholm receives a huge invoice and can't figure out why. The book really centers around the question: what price do we all pay for happiness in our lives?
I'm still working away on Natchez Burning.
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imsirius
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Post by imsirius on Jun 18, 2017 19:55:41 GMT
I finished Twelve lives of Samuel Hawley. I liked it but was left wanting more. The end was a bit abrupt. Wonder if she is planning a sequel?
I wanted to find out what happened in the future.
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Jun 18, 2017 20:04:11 GMT
Based on several recommendations here, I read Twevle Lives of Samuel Hawley and enjoyed it. It reads fast and it's nice to read a book with a unique plot. I might be the lone dissenter here, but I didn't really like this one. It just didn't pull me in. Oh well, to each their own, right? I know so many other people loved it. I read The Jane Austen Project and really liked it. It's written like a Jane Austen novel too, so don't expect big excitement and lots of action.  Solid 4.5 out of 5. Two modern day scientists travel back to 1815 to try to recover lost Jane Austen works, and end up meeting her and living in her world. I was in the mood for something spooky and found Ghost Music on my library site. I liked it but could see what was happening from the start. I thought, he can't be THAT obvious so I thought there'd be a twist at the end. But no. It was okay, fairly entertaining, but predictable. Next, and I'm starting this one today.. Spectacle. I read the first one and loved it, and totally forgot there was a going to be a sequel. On my library site, I stumbled upon #2 AND it was available! Yay! |
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Post by maryland on Jun 18, 2017 22:22:00 GMT
Hi Readers! I just finished When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. It's a YA title set in San Francisco. Dimple and Rishi are Indian-American teenagers who have just graduated and are seeking their place in the world. It's a sweet little romance, and it was a pleasure to read. Happy Reading! This sounds good! I am fascinated with anything related to India! |
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Post by maryland on Jun 18, 2017 22:23:37 GMT
I just started Come Away with Me and it's really good. But I didn't start it until a week ago, and didn't get far (busy week) and it was due yesterday. I can't renew it, so I have to get back on the hold list.
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Post by annabella on Jun 18, 2017 23:23:57 GMT
Right now I'm reading The Muse by Jessie Burton
I loved the author's previous book The Miniaturist.
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Post by tommygirl on Jun 19, 2017 2:11:31 GMT
I finished a few good ones. I am having great luck picking books lately due to listening to the podcast What Should I Read Next
My latest reads:
-The Tour:A Trip Through Ireland by Jean Grainger-a light, sweet read 4/5 stars
-Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan- amusing look at a different lifestyle with familiar issues 4/5 stars
-All of Us and Everything by Bridget Asher- quirky and smart 4/5 stars
Currently I am reading Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher. It is long and I am only 37% done but so far it is a 5 star read. I am really enjoying it!!
Enjoy your cruise OP!
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 19, 2017 2:15:02 GMT
I finished "The Obelisk Gate" by NK Jemisin, read "Hunger" by Roxane Gay last night in one sitting, and just started "On Living" by Kerry Egan.
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MsKnit
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Post by MsKnit on Jun 19, 2017 2:31:55 GMT
I can't remember exactly. So I may be repeating myself from last week.
I finished the Forensics book. It was quite interesting. It was called Sileny Witness.
Gave up on The Happiness Project when we arrived at the 'I know better than medical science' and the fan adoration included. *gag*. Thankfully, I only paid $1.99 for it.
I read Love Anthony by Lisa Genova. It was slow to start, rather irritating, yet overall a decent read. I did not know she was a PhD. If I remember correctly you biopsychology and neuroscience.
Still reading Toni Hammersly's Home Organization & Clean books. Haven't been in a hurry to finish them. It's pleasant reading, if a bit repetitive.
I rushed through the other cleaning book. There was very little variation in the recipes. Thankfully, I utilized Prime for it.
I also began reading Sunday Basket. It's about paper organization. I am cringing at her method of throwing it all in a basket and dealing with it on Sunday evening.
My next fiction book is The Mathematician's Shiva.
I can't remember authors because there is simply too many books to remember. Only the Hammersley books are close at hand.
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MsKnit
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Post by MsKnit on Jun 19, 2017 2:34:08 GMT
On my phone. Autocorrect is being oh so helpful...not.
I apologize for the nonsensical inclusions.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 3:02:08 GMT
I just started The Marriage Lie. I'm 4 chapters in and so far so good.
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Post by birukitty on Jun 19, 2017 3:21:44 GMT
Based on several recommendations here, I read Twevle Lives of Samuel Hawley and enjoyed it. It reads fast and it's nice to read a book with a unique plot. I might be the lone dissenter here, but I didn't really like this one. It just didn't pull me in. Oh well, to each their own, right? I know so many other people loved it. I read The Jane Austen Project and really liked it. It's written like a Jane Austen novel too, so don't expect big excitement and lots of action. Solid 4.5 out of 5. Two modern day scientists travel back to 1815 to try to recover lost Jane Austen works, and end up meeting her and living in her world. I was in the mood for something spooky and found Ghost Music on my library site. I liked it but could see what was happening from the start. I thought, he can't be THAT obvious so I thought there'd be a twist at the end. But no. It was okay, fairly entertaining, but predictable. Next, and I'm starting this one today.. Spectacle. I read the first one and loved it, and totally forgot there was a going to be a sequel. On my library site, I stumbled upon #2 AND it was available! Yay! Oh I've been so anxious to read The Jane Austen Project! I saw it at my local Barnes and Nobles and wrote it in my journal to put it on hold at my local library where I'm waiting for it to come in. It has two things I love-time travel and Jane Austen. Glad you liked it and reading your review has me even more anxious to read it! I may have to just give in and order myself a copy |
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Post by birukitty on Jun 19, 2017 3:27:43 GMT
I'm still reading through Voyager by Diana Gabaldon but I'm almost finished. I'll be ready for something different when I'm done although it was a lot of fun to get back to reading about the adventures in this series again.
Tonight DH and I went to Barnes and Noble for date night tonight and I have so many new titles to put on hold at my local library that I found. I came home and added them to my list to read at Goodreads.com
Have a great cruise The Great Carpezio!
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gottapeanow
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Post by gottapeanow on Jun 19, 2017 3:34:22 GMT
I finished two books this week.
First, I read White Picket Fences by Meisner. A well-written book that connects the past and the present. 3.5 stars. Next, Glory over Everything by Grishom. This is the sequel to The Kitchen House. I liked it much better than TKH and could not put it down. Chapters are told from different points of view, and it's very well done. 5/5 stars.
Lisa
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Post by my3freaks on Jun 19, 2017 4:41:31 GMT
I finished Blood Vow by J.R Ward and now I'm reading Confessions of a Shopoholic. I didn't realize that's a whole series now, and was kinda happy about it, but I'm not sure that I'll be able to read them. The main character annoys me!
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Post by lynnek on Jun 19, 2017 14:01:31 GMT
I finished The Marriage Lie this week. It was very good with lots of twists and turns. And that very last sentence of the book!! Great!
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Jun 19, 2017 15:24:45 GMT
Still working on The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy its really really good. I got waylaid last week by a bunch of BS, but I'm back on track now. I'm also reading this AWFUL romance for a review challenge Killer Countdown by Amelia Autin. Just not well written at all.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 15:27:36 GMT
I finished The Marriage Lie this week. It was very good with lots of twists and turns. And that very last sentence of the book!! Great! My SO is traveling this week so I'm hoping to really put a dent in it tonight...especially after that description! |
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Post by jassy on Jun 19, 2017 15:33:45 GMT
I finished The Dry by Jane Harper nice suspense/mystery/thriller. I suck at writing my own reviews, so I think when I like something I will just post the review that most closely resembles my personal review. So here's that "One of the most stunning debuts I've ever read. I could feel the searing heat of the Australia setting. Every word is near perfect. The story builds like a wave seeking the purchase of earth before it crashes down and wipes out everything you might have thought about this enthralling tale. Read it!" ―David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guilty I agree! Ha! Currently reading The Marriage Lie I like it so far, but not as much as The Dry - probably a mistake to read two thrillers back to back. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Jun 19, 2017 15:38:34 GMT
I read:
A Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich, 4/5 stars. Non-fiction combination true crime and memoir. Sounds odd, but was well done.
Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane. 3.5/5 stars.
Currently reading The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Jun 19, 2017 17:36:19 GMT
The Forever Summer by Jamie Brenner. An online DNA testing service brings three generations of women together for a summer of revelations and new relationships. This was a very enjoyable beach read.
The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen. Set in a single summer, it's a suburban drama centered around events that occur in a neighborhood after a near tragedy at the neighborhood pool.
I think I may have gotten this one as a Kindle First selection once upon a time, and it sat to the side for bit. I liked it very much, though. I thought it was well written with a lot of touching moments and engaging characters.
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Post by lynnek on Jun 19, 2017 17:45:38 GMT
I finished The Dry by Jane Harper nice suspense/mystery/thriller. I suck at writing my own reviews, so I think when I like something I will just post the review that most closely resembles my personal review. So here's that "One of the most stunning debuts I've ever read. I could feel the searing heat of the Australia setting. Every word is near perfect. The story builds like a wave seeking the purchase of earth before it crashes down and wipes out everything you might have thought about this enthralling tale. Read it!" ―David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guilty I agree! Ha! Currently reading The Marriage Lie I like it so far, but not as much as The Dry - probably a mistake to read two thrillers back to back. The Dry is my next read, I think! I have heard lots of good reviews! |
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Post by gottapeanow on Jun 19, 2017 19:39:04 GMT
I read: A Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich, 4/5 stars. Non-fiction combination true crime and memoir. Sounds odd, but was well done. Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane. 3.5/5 stars. Currently reading The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore. I'm curious to know what you thought of this: When her husband faked his own death. I thought that so beyond far-fetched that it almost ruined the entire book for me. I think I rated it 3.5 stars as well. I love Lehane. Lisa |
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Post by kckckc on Jun 19, 2017 19:57:29 GMT
I finished two books this week.
Arrowood by Laura McHugh. This one is billed as a Gothic suspense novel. I read it for an online book club at my local library. The author was here in town, but unfortunately, I was unable to attend the event. Arden is eight years old when her twin sisters disappear without a trace. She feels a lot of guilt over that and it shapes the rest of her life. While she is in grad school, her father dies and she inherits the old family home - she returns and eventually finds out what happened to her sisters. I thought this one was just okay. 3/5
The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve. In 1947, an immense fire sweeps along the Maine coast, destroying homes and lives. This book follows the story of Grace, one fire survivor. The author did an excellent job with Grace's character, but I really didn't get much feel for the other characters in the book. I liked this one, especially the first 3/4 of the book. I felt like the plot twist at the end was unneeded and that everything wrapped up a little too neatly. 4/5
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Post by katiescarlett on Jun 19, 2017 20:51:08 GMT
I finished Sycamore by Bryn Chancellor that was recommended here. I liked it but didn't love it. 3 stars. How do you create a spoiler link? I have a question about Sycamore that I want to ask. Nevermind, figured it out! What happened with the letter that Maude took? She was about to read it when they found Jess' body and I never heard another mention of it! Did I miss it somewhere? Now I'm reading The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Excellent so far. |
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I will post my weekly reading later. 
Solid 4.5 out of 5. Two modern day scientists travel back to 1815 to try to recover lost Jane Austen works, and end up meeting her and living in her world. 
