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Post by beerbelly on May 19, 2018 14:49:31 GMT
Hi!!
I always love to hear what people are reading!
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Post by Critical on May 19, 2018 15:03:58 GMT
Losing the books forum and, in particular, the What Are You Reading? thread is the biggest blow of the old site being shut down  I've read SO much in the last month or so. I'll come back when I have more time! My current read is Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday: "Told in three distinct and uniquely compelling sections, Asymmetry explores the imbalances that spark and sustain many of our most dramatic human relations: inequities in age, power, talent, wealth, fame, geography, and justice. The first section, “Folly,” tells the story of Alice, a young American editor, and her relationship with the famous and much older writer Ezra Blazer. A tender and exquisite account of an unexpected romance that takes place in New York during the early years of the Iraq War, “Folly” also suggests an aspiring novelist’s coming-of-age. By contrast, “Madness” is narrated by Amar, an Iraqi-American man who, on his way to visit his brother in Kurdistan, is detained by immigration officers and spends the last weekend of 2008 in a holding room in Heathrow. These two seemingly disparate stories gain resonance as their perspectives interact and overlap, with yet new implications for their relationship revealed in an unexpected coda." It's one of those books where, you aren't really sure where it's going, but it's so well written that you almost don't care. |
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Post by beerbelly on May 19, 2018 19:11:49 GMT
Ooo Critical. I was totally thinking of you and how you saved our site and how much I would miss your book recommendations. I've read a lot of books because of FoRT!
I just started reading Shogun. I'm not fully into it yet. But love the Japanese scenery. (The scenery in my head!)
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Post by Critical on May 20, 2018 6:44:17 GMT
Well, you'll miss my previous book recommendations, but not my future ones! I've read some good stuff lately, as well as some just okay stuff. As soon as I've got a little time, I'll give some reviews!
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Post by burntbrat on May 21, 2018 0:55:18 GMT
I am currently reading Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore. I read Lamb (another Moore book) during Christmas one year and I loved it, so I've always meant to read more of his. I've had a few sitting on my bookshelf for a while and I needed some levity so I picked it up and put my bookmark in it!
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Post by Realitychick on May 22, 2018 20:55:43 GMT
Used to read John Irving years ago. So started reading The World According to Garp again... so good. I usually read fiction thrillers but need a new series to read. Anyone have any good suggestions?
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Post by Kao on May 23, 2018 4:08:24 GMT
I just finished reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman and parts of it really creeped me out. I would definitely recommend.
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Post by waywyrd on May 27, 2018 12:00:24 GMT
I finished The End of the World Running Club by Adrian Walker while on vacation - it was excellent! A solid, zombie-free post-apocalyptic story for those who enjoy that genre.
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Post by acookertv on May 27, 2018 13:03:05 GMT
Yesterday I finished The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. It was amazing. Very tough to read at times, but I think as honest a depiction of slavery i. This country as 12 Years a Slave was. Some of the observations Whitehead makes about racism are statements that will stay with me for a while.
Now I’ve started The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo which five chapters in feels like an ordinary light read but I’ve been told it’s amazing.
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Post by beerbelly on May 27, 2018 14:07:54 GMT
I read Colson Whitehead's Zone One. I really didn't like it that much. I found it slow and meandering. But maybe I should try him again?
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Post by acookertv on May 27, 2018 17:28:42 GMT
The Underground Railroad had a few parts that may be described as meandering - a few places where he jumped in time and at first it was tough to follow. But for me it was worth it for the insights he wove through it.
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Post by AZChristian on May 29, 2018 17:09:07 GMT
We normally go to the physical library to borrow books . . . we're retired, and it gives us something to do. But I did just order "The Terror" for our kindles because I loved the TV series so much. I love comparing the written source to what they do with it on screen.
It's long. There won't be a review anytime soon. LOL.
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Post by Jamie5632 on May 29, 2018 17:28:48 GMT
I finished A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara and definitely needed something lighter. Just finished Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown. For an airport blind buy, it was pretty good!
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Post by FannyMare on May 29, 2018 20:14:53 GMT
I just finished reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman and parts of it really creeped me out. I would definitely recommend. I couldn't get into that book. I'm looking for books, so glad I found this forum again. |
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Post by waywyrd on May 29, 2018 21:42:40 GMT
We normally go to the physical library to borrow books . . . we're retired, and it gives us something to do. But I did just order "The Terror" for our kindles because I loved the TV series so much. I love comparing the written source to what they do with it on screen. It's long. There won't be a review anytime soon. LOL. I've got that one downloaded, too. At almost 1000 pages, it's going to take me a while.  |
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Post by Mikesgirl on May 31, 2018 3:01:19 GMT
Losing the books forum and, in particular, the What Are You Reading? thread is the biggest blow of the old site being shut down . You recommended an author Hailey Lind (aka: Juliet Blackwell) that you met (way back when), and introduced me to the Art Lover's Series. Now, I read all of her author's books! Thanks Critical!!!!  |
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Post by Bearcata on Jun 1, 2018 0:36:08 GMT
The Code Girls - The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy
I listened to the audio book and it was good, it may be a much harder read due to too much explanation of how to break codes.
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Post by Navybelle on Jun 1, 2018 4:13:00 GMT
I'm reading The War That Saved My Life. It is so good, completely pulled me in, but I am afraid of how it might end. I don't want an ending that will ruin my good feelings about this book! So, I'm taking the last few chapters very slowly.
I don't remember where I heard about this book; thanks if it was from one of you, on the old site.
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Post by Cootie on Jun 1, 2018 4:22:27 GMT
I'm reading The War That Saved My Life. It is so good, completely pulled me in, but I am afraid of how it might end. I don't want an ending that will ruin my good feelings about this book! So, I'm taking the last few chapters very slowly. I don't remember where I heard about this book; thanks if it was from one of you, on the old site. I've read this one. We put it on a statewide list in Oregon for middle school kids to read. There's a sequel, too. I'm glad you're enjoying it!
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 1, 2018 19:58:31 GMT
Just downloaded my June's First Reads from Amazon: The Things We Don't Say: A novel; by Ella Carey.
But, am not sure whether I will begin that, or read my June Prime free Lending Library read by Lee Strauss: Murder At St George's Church. A cozy mystery, based a little bit on Miss Fisher's Murder Mystery series. Names and characters are different of course, and plots are different but, like the TV series, the heroine is a rich independent woman attracted to the Chief Inspector detective. Probably read and return this one first, since I now own the book by Ella Carey.
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Post by denz on Jun 2, 2018 15:16:39 GMT
Losing the books forum and, in particular, the What Are You Reading? thread is the biggest blow of the old site being shut down I've read SO much in the last month or so. I'll come back when I have more time! My current read is Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday: "Told in three distinct and uniquely compelling sections, Asymmetry explores the imbalances that spark and sustain many of our most dramatic human relations: inequities in age, power, talent, wealth, fame, geography, and justice. The first section, “Folly,” tells the story of Alice, a young American editor, and her relationship with the famous and much older writer Ezra Blazer. A tender and exquisite account of an unexpected romance that takes place in New York during the early years of the Iraq War, “Folly” also suggests an aspiring novelist’s coming-of-age. By contrast, “Madness” is narrated by Amar, an Iraqi-American man who, on his way to visit his brother in Kurdistan, is detained by immigration officers and spends the last weekend of 2008 in a holding room in Heathrow. These two seemingly disparate stories gain resonance as their perspectives interact and overlap, with yet new implications for their relationship revealed in an unexpected coda." It's one of those books where, you aren't really sure where it's going, but it's so well written that you almost don't care. The loss of the books forum breaks my heart too. So many wonderful recommendations were there. Am incredibly grateful that you all found another home to bring this site back to life. I was at a loss - it felt like a break up. I plan to contribute more to this page and can't wait to see where my next book journey takes me! |
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Post by denz on Jun 2, 2018 15:19:30 GMT
I am currently reading Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore. I read Lamb (another Moore book) during Christmas one year and I loved it, so I've always meant to read more of his. I've had a few sitting on my bookshelf for a while and I needed some levity so I picked it up and put my bookmark in it! cracked me up. I listened to it on audiobook which Fisher Stevens narrated. He did a phenomenal job. I highly recommend it in audiobook forum - Biff brought to life! |
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Post by denz on Jun 2, 2018 15:25:13 GMT
I finished A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara and definitely needed something lighter. Just finished Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown. For an airport blind buy, it was pretty good! A Little Life has been on my TBR pile for quite a while. It's near the top, but I had to move it as I was facing the anniversary of my mom's passing and Mother's Day right together; I've heard it's an emotional read. |
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Post by betty80 on Jun 3, 2018 17:20:14 GMT
I am currently readingThe Witch of Napoli by Michael Schmicker. It's about a 19/20th century medium and the investigations into whether or not she is a fraud.
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Post by Jamie5632 on Jun 4, 2018 3:40:04 GMT
I finished A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara and definitely needed something lighter. Just finished Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown. For an airport blind buy, it was pretty good! A Little Life has been on my TBR pile for quite a while. It's near the top, but I had to move it as I was facing the anniversary of my mom's passing and Mother's Day right together; I've heard it's an emotional read. Denz, it was definitely a tough read. There were spots of sunshine and light, but for the most part it was difficult, heartwrenching, and a lot of melancholy. I am not sure I would have read it if I had known what I was in for with it. |
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Post by pgm35 on Jun 4, 2018 14:48:44 GMT
Currently reading The Book Club (not what the movie is based on) by Mary Alice Monroe. Past recent Books read by my book club were Ready PLayer One, which I loved! and The Paris Wife.
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Post by betty80 on Jun 6, 2018 0:59:13 GMT
I am also reading Becoming Marie Antionette by Juliet Grey.
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Post by cablejockey on Jun 8, 2018 23:19:15 GMT
On the old FoRT site, somebody wrote about The Mirror, by Marlys Millhiser. It’s about time travel. Shay looks into an antique mirror in the family’s Victorian house. She ends up unconscious... and when she wakes up, she’s living in the past, as her own grandmother... That may have been me because I have read it and urged others to, but I have never known anyone else who has read it! I loved it and found it totally believable. |
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Post by cablejockey on Jun 8, 2018 23:22:00 GMT
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Post by burntbrat on Jun 8, 2018 23:48:56 GMT
I started Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward last night. So far it is very lyrical and gothic and I can just tell it's going to break my heart.
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