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Post by lynnek on Sept 19, 2017 15:16:55 GMT
I had a good reading week last week and finished three.
On audio, I listened to Beartown by Fredrik Backman who wrote A Man Called Ove. This was totally different than Ove. All about a hockey town that lives for the team especially this year when they might win it all! Then something happens to shake the town and the team. It was very good. Five stars for me.
I also read The Almost Sisters by Josilyn Jackson. It is interesting someone up above said she didn't like it as much as some of Ms. Jackson's other books. I actually like this one better even though I was a bit hesitant to read it. The main character is a graphic novelist and I am not into that at all so I wondered if I would like the book. Luckily, I found that there was so much more to the book! And I just loved her and her grammy, Birchie! It was a great book about family and aging and secrets with lots of different little life problems to solve. I enjoyed the book and gave it 4 starts.
Lastly, I had an ARC of Diane Chamberlain's new book, The Stolen Marriage that comes out next month. I always enjoy her books but I really like it when she takes some little known historical event and writes a novel around it. The historical event in this book was when a small town in North Carolina built a hospital in something like 56 hours to treat all the cases of polio that were affecting the area in the early 1940's. The main character is forced to leave the her fiance who is the love of her life to marry another man. In this new town, she is not liked and not allowed to be a nurse. It was a very quick and good read.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 15:47:00 GMT
Lastly, I had an ARC of Diane Chamberlain's new book, The Stolen Marriage that comes out next month. I always enjoy her books but I really like it when she takes some little known historical event and writes a novel around it. The historical event in this book was when a small town in North Carolina built a hospital in something like 56 hours to treat all the cases of polio that were affecting the area in the early 1940's. The main character is forced to leave the her fiance who is the love of her life to marry another man. In this new town, she is not liked and not allowed to be a nurse. It was a very quick and good read. I'm happy to see she has a new book...she's one of my favorites. I'm excited to hear the subject. I read about that hospital and look forward to seeing what she does with it. I enjoyed Paradise Valley by CJ Box this week.Never disappointed with him. Reading now, Rebellion by Molly Patterson, Listening to Good Behavior by Blake Crouch. Like both. |
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 19, 2017 16:49:57 GMT
I read 1000 White Women: The Journal of May Dodd by Jim Fergus. I don't know if you know it, but the sequel came out last week - The Vengeance of Mothers. i loved 1000 white women and knowing there is a sequel - i'm off to order it I really liked it too, but I can't remember anything about it so I need to reread it before reading the sequel. I'm hoping it's just as good! Save |
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Post by luckyexwife on Sept 19, 2017 17:21:57 GMT
I read 1000 White Women: The Journal of May Dodd by Jim Fergus. I love historical fiction and this was no exception. I like the format he used, as journal entries by May herself. The only negative I can say is that is obvious in several instances that a man was writing with a woman's voice. Some of events in the story and May's reaction were a little off. I gave it four out of five stars. On another note. I'm trying for the third time to get into the book, Before We Were Yours, and it's just not happening. Did anyone else have this problem, does it pick up? I'm on page 36. I loved Before We Were Yours... yes, stick with it! |
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Post by lynnek on Sept 19, 2017 17:26:02 GMT
I read 1000 White Women: The Journal of May Dodd by Jim Fergus. I love historical fiction and this was no exception. I like the format he used, as journal entries by May herself. The only negative I can say is that is obvious in several instances that a man was writing with a woman's voice. Some of events in the story and May's reaction were a little off. I gave it four out of five stars. On another note. I'm trying for the third time to get into the book, Before We Were Yours, and it's just not happening. Did anyone else have this problem, does it pick up? I'm on page 36. I loved Before We Were Yours... yes, stick with it! I agree I really loved it! However, I never had a problem getting into it. I was taken from the start. Hope it picks up for you! |
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Post by gottapeanow on Sept 20, 2017 17:49:35 GMT
I just finished The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 5/5. LOVED this book. Best book I have read so far this year. Swoon. I was out of town. I will post all of my books on Sunday. Lisa ETA: I also adored Before We Were Yours. I highly recommend it! |
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 20, 2017 23:30:38 GMT
After a string of a couple of duds, it looks like I'm back on track with The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter. About a third of the way in and I'm loving it. I finished Ready Player One today (loved it! 5/5 stars!) and I started this one after seeing your post. I'm on chapter 2 or 3 and am really liking it so far. Thanks for mentioning it! |
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 21, 2017 0:52:38 GMT
Do any peas have small libraries and limited selection for e-books in your state? I have a giant list of books to read. Some are published a long time ago and some are more current. Ninety percent of the time it is not available. I've heard about joining other public libraries that have a better online selection. At this point, I'd be willing to pay an annual fee. I think it would be cheaper than the one Amazon offers. Our local library does have a lending system with one other, but it's even smaller. Any suggestions?
I prefer to only buy books I've read and love and would read again OR buy used from library and bookmobile sells. Still, not a great selection that way.
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Post by genny on Sept 21, 2017 0:59:46 GMT
Well I am reading Voyager again for like the 4th or 5th time.☺️. Dammit I can't help myself.
I'm making notes on new things to add to my list though. Went to B&N with dd the other day and bought 3 new books. Got home and had 2 of them on the shelf unread...🙄
I have a stack of probably 30 waiting for me, why am I reading something Ive read so much??
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Post by msdintz on Sept 21, 2017 1:16:21 GMT
Do the Philippa Gregory series need to be read in order or do they stand on their own? They are stand alone books. And I have loved every single one! |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Sept 21, 2017 2:50:20 GMT
Do any peas have small libraries and limited selection for e-books in your state? I have a giant list of books to read. Some are published a long time ago and some are more current. Ninety percent of the time it is not available. I've heard about joining other public libraries that have a better online selection. At this point, I'd be willing to pay an annual fee. I think it would be cheaper than the one Amazon offers. Our local library does have a lending system with one other, but it's even smaller. Any suggestions? I prefer to only buy books I've read and love and would read again OR buy used from library and bookmobile sells. Still, not a great selection that way. I belong to a pretty robust library system and even we have limited e-books (I read a mix of e-books and regular books - 95% from the library). Since I live in New York State I can get a library card for the NYC library system, which has a lot more e-books. My problem though is that they have largely moved away from the Kindle format and often it's not worth the trouble of the long waitlists and trying to reformat for my Kindle (and trying to read a funky formatted e-book). Anyway, this might be a starting point for you: E-book sourceAnd this is not the most efficient way to source books, but I would also sign up for some of the email lists for e-book deals. It can be really hit or miss, but I've managed to find a decent number of ebooks on my to read list (or I've read and liked and would recommend to others) through the lists. Usually for $1.99. |
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 21, 2017 4:17:40 GMT
And this is not the most efficient way to source books, but I would also sign up for some of the email lists for e-book deals. It can be really hit or miss, but I've managed to find a decent number of ebooks on my to read list (or I've read and liked and would recommend to others) through the lists. Usually for $1.99. I guess I'll try signing up again. I think it was bookbub I tried in the past. I don't mind paying a little. It seems like the best deals I heard was from the peas. Like the Anne of Green Gables series and 11/22/63 by Stephen King. I have no issues reading paper books as well, if only they were available.  I think I may join one of those libraries. |
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Post by luckyexwife on Sept 21, 2017 4:29:16 GMT
And this is not the most efficient way to source books, but I would also sign up for some of the email lists for e-book deals. It can be really hit or miss, but I've managed to find a decent number of ebooks on my to read list (or I've read and liked and would recommend to others) through the lists. Usually for $1.99. I guess I'll try signing up again. I think it was bookbub I tried in the past. I don't mind paying a little. It seems like the best deals I heard was from the peas. Like the Anne of Green Gables series and 11/22/63 by Stephen King. I have no issues reading paper books as well, if only they were available. I think I may join one of those libraries. Check the Philadelphia Library, and the Free Library of Philadelphia. I haven't looked too much into what they offer, but maybe they would have more of what you're looking for. I get most of my books and Kindle books from the library, so I know how nice it is to have access to that. My library isn't very big, but somehow the book section is great for what I'm looking for. I hope you find a library that has what you're looking for! :-) |
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Post by luckyexwife on Sept 21, 2017 4:31:40 GMT
Do any peas have small libraries and limited selection for e-books in your state? I have a giant list of books to read. Some are published a long time ago and some are more current. Ninety percent of the time it is not available. I've heard about joining other public libraries that have a better online selection. At this point, I'd be willing to pay an annual fee. I think it would be cheaper than the one Amazon offers. Our local library does have a lending system with one other, but it's even smaller. Any suggestions? I prefer to only buy books I've read and love and would read again OR buy used from library and bookmobile sells. Still, not a great selection that way. I belong to a pretty robust library system and even we have limited e-books (I read a mix of e-books and regular books - 95% from the library). Since I live in New York State I can get a library card for the NYC library system, which has a lot more e-books. My problem though is that they have largely moved away from the Kindle format and often it's not worth the trouble of the long waitlists and trying to reformat for my Kindle (and trying to read a funky formatted e-book). Anyway, this might be a starting point for you: E-book sourceAnd this is not the most efficient way to source books, but I would also sign up for some of the email lists for e-book deals. It can be really hit or miss, but I've managed to find a decent number of ebooks on my to read list (or I've read and liked and would recommend to others) through the lists. Usually for $1.99. When you say "they have moved away from the Kindle format", do you mean your library in particular, or book publishers in general? I get most of my books from the library, and I do a combination of Kindle books and hardcover. My library still gets enough Kindle books to make me happy, but I was just wondering if that is a new trend from publishers to not have as many Kindle books, or if you meant just your library. |
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 21, 2017 4:33:19 GMT
When you say "they have moved away from the Kindle format", do you mean your library in particular, or book publishers in general? I get most of my books from the library, and I do a combination of Kindle books and hardcover. My library still gets enough Kindle books to make me happy, but I was just wondering if that is a new trend from publishers to not have as many Kindle books, or if you meant just your library. I hope it isn't a new trend.  I have better luck with the online selection. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Sept 21, 2017 12:11:31 GMT
I belong to a pretty robust library system and even we have limited e-books (I read a mix of e-books and regular books - 95% from the library). Since I live in New York State I can get a library card for the NYC library system, which has a lot more e-books. My problem though is that they have largely moved away from the Kindle format and often it's not worth the trouble of the long waitlists and trying to reformat for my Kindle (and trying to read a funky formatted e-book). Anyway, this might be a starting point for you: E-book sourceAnd this is not the most efficient way to source books, but I would also sign up for some of the email lists for e-book deals. It can be really hit or miss, but I've managed to find a decent number of ebooks on my to read list (or I've read and liked and would recommend to others) through the lists. Usually for $1.99. When you say "they have moved away from the Kindle format", do you mean your library in particular, or book publishers in general? I get most of my books from the library, and I do a combination of Kindle books and hardcover. My library still gets enough Kindle books to make me happy, but I was just wondering if that is a new trend from publishers to not have as many Kindle books, or if you meant just your library. I meant the NYPL in particular. Almost all the books I looked up to read we're in 3M format (I think that's what it was. I haven't looked in awhile). |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Sept 21, 2017 12:43:17 GMT
And this is not the most efficient way to source books, but I would also sign up for some of the email lists for e-book deals. It can be really hit or miss, but I've managed to find a decent number of ebooks on my to read list (or I've read and liked and would recommend to others) through the lists. Usually for $1.99. I guess I'll try signing up again. I think it was bookbub I tried in the past. I don't mind paying a little. It seems like the best deals I heard was from the peas. Like the Anne of Green Gables series and 11/22/63 by Stephen King. I have no issues reading paper books as well, if only they were available. I think I may join one of those libraries Definitely check out the libraries! The yearly fee is not that much considering how much you would spend buying books. What kind of books do you like to read? For me personally, the Bookriot daily deal email has been the best match with my interests (only one or two books a day). I also do others like Bookbub and BookGorilla. My hit rate isn't huge - but I find gems in there enough that I keep getting the emails. Sometimes I post my finds on FB - maybe I'll post here next time if I see deals for books I've read and liked or want to read. |
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Post by Judy26 on Sept 21, 2017 12:53:05 GMT
Definitely look into Free Library of Philadelphia. Their selection is robust and you can search by " books available " and also keep a wish list. I use it extensively.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 21, 2017 15:06:43 GMT
What kind of books do you like to read? For me personally, the Bookriot daily deal email has been the best match with my interests (only one or two books a day). I also do others like Bookbub and BookGorilla. My hit rate isn't huge - but I find gems in there enough that I keep getting the emails. Sometimes I post my finds on FB - maybe I'll post here next time if I see deals for books I've read and liked or want to read. Historical fiction and non fiction are books I enjoy the most. I do like to skip from one genre to another too. I'm currently reading I guess a fantasy series about a magician. I like some light reads in between the harder stuff.  I'm not too picky. My least favorite is probably romance and books that are all suspense and not enough dialogue. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Sept 25, 2017 1:47:48 GMT
refugeepea, I just posted this on Facebook - there are a lot of good Kindle deals right now (included books I've both read and want to read): Kindle Alert, 2017 release edition (don't often find so many deals on new releases!) The Leavers by Lisa Ko is $1.99 (on my list and was long listed for the National Book Award for fiction) Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz is $2.99 (four star read) The Late Show by Michael Connelly is $4.99 (detective book I want to read) Theft By Finding Diaries by David Sedaris is $4.99 (want to read) The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston is $3.99 (want to read) You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sherman Alexie is $4.99 (want to read) Sycamore by Bryn Chancellor is $1.99 (want to read) Other deals: Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes is $1.99 (five stars, a book about Vietnam I think everyone should read) So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson is $1.99 (four star read)
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 25, 2017 4:28:00 GMT
pudgygroundhog I was SHOCKED most of these were in my online lending library! I bought Sycamore and the David Sedaris book. I didn't bother looking that one up when I saw it was 800 pages. I can be a very slow reader and thought it would be a good one for reading at my leisure anyway. I put most of them on a wish list and have one on hold. 
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I have better luck with the online selection.
I'm not too picky. My least favorite is probably romance and books that are all suspense and not enough dialogue.