Read Women discussion

Right now I'm reading The Lesser Bohemians by Eimear McBride -- it took a bit to get into but now I don't want to put it down!

I just finished reading which was fantastically written and infuriating to read at the same time.

I am currently reading (yes I am very late to the game on that one), , , and am about to start .

I am a very mood driven reader so I have lots of books going at once and read each day the one I feel like at that moment.

Just finished Molly on the Range, a cookbook based on her blog. I LOVED it! Read my review and see links here: https://amwestermeyer.wordpress.com/2...

Read "The Velveteen Rabbit" because it was featured in a tv series I watched on Amazon Prime - dancing - can't remember the name.

I'm currently reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and a soon-to-be-released novel, Land of Hidden Fires by Kirk Kjeldsen. Very different stories, very different authors, but I'm enjoying them both for very different reasons.

Just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I had mixed feelings about it and gave it three stars. My review on goodreads.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mr American by George MacDonald Fraser, just finished the most thrilling account of a game of bridge

I recently started Into the Forest, which is a not so distant dystopian following two sisters after (worldwide?) power outages. I'm not far in, so there isn't really an explanation for the breakdown of society/modern conveniences. There's a movie out recently, and I might watch that after I finish the book.

I'm reading Stolen Beauty by Laurie Lico Albanese. This a dual period novel about two women and art. It's an ARC from Net Galley which hasn't been released yet.

Presently, I'm reading The Girl on the Train, A Home at the End of the World, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Assassin's Blade. Sadly, none of them are really holding my interest at the moment. Here's hoping that at least one of them will get better:)

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Hello, I've just started rereading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll as I am planning to study it with my students on their demands. I had already done it some 5 years ago and had had such a pleasure deciphering Lewis's style and nonsense. It's pure magic!

Bostonlotus wrote: "Presently, I'm reading The Girl on the Train, A Home at the End of the World, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Assassin's Blade. Sadly, none of them are really holding my interest at the moment. ..."

Yes, I agree that The Girl on the Train is not among my favourite books read in 2016 but one has to admit that, if the plot is not attractive, the swapping of female narrators makes it at least a stimulating reading.

Isabelle wrote: "Hello, I've just started rereading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll as I am planning to study it with my students on their de..."

This is one of my long-time favorites. When I was in high school, for a drama project, I selected and presented a cutting from it at an awards ceremony in front of all the parents. Such stage fright! - but I loved the piece so much, I was able to carry it off.

I hope it has such an impact on my students! And the book/theme is so huge that with it, I plan to study poetry, songs, paintings, history, language... The list is too long!

I've recently started my first woman written book for this year, In the Shadow of the Banyan, The author now lives in the US but lived in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge which is the primary topic in the novel.

I'm also listening to Murakami's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage.

Isabelle wrote: "Bostonlotus wrote: "Presently, I'm reading The Girl on the Train, A Home at the End of the World, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Assassin's Blade. Sadly, none of them are really holding my inte..."

Well, that's true. The different perspectives are a nice touch. Not always being in Rachel's head offers an added level of intrigue:)

Hi!

I've been reading I Own You by Dawn McConnell, the cover and title pulled me in.

It is the Scottish authors first book about her life as an abused child, then groomed teenager forced to marry her abuser and her planning her escape.

Even though the dark themes were tough in the first chapter, you find yourself going on the journey from victim to survivor with this little girl turned courageous woman, and there are some positive messages in there.

I was impressed by the way it was written, and obviously the courage of someone sharing these details of their life. I'd highly recommend it and would love to know others views on it.

Good to see what everyone else is reading, as I've been looking for new recommendations.

Carrie wrote: "I am currently reading a book of poems I received as a Christmas gift. Book of Love: Poems to Light Your Way Home by Humaira Adams is spiritual and healing.

I am ..."

Even if you aren't a particular fan of short storied, Lahiri's Unaccustomed Earth and Interpreter of Maladies should not be missed.

Just starting Lady Audley's Secret for the January gothic reads.

Currently reading:

The Happiness Project (Gretchen Rubin)

Medicus (Ruth Downie)

On the Road (Jack Kerouac)

I've just finished reading Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl and I was going through my list: what do i feel like reading now? Last week I'd finished re watching s1 of outlander and I only got through half of the first book years ago so decided to read Outlander - has anyone else read the outlander book series and watch the show?

Nick wrote: "I'm currently reading The Kitchen God's Wife. I heard that Amy Tan writes very complex female characters, that her male characters are pretty much background characters, and that she r..."

What I really liked about that book that crosses all cultures is how we see our parents as just Mom or Dad and don't realize they had a life of their own before us. I think this one was more effective than The Joy Luck Club because it concentrates on one story. But I've liked all her books.

I am currently reading Heat Stroke and Frankenstein

I'm re-reading Hilary Mantel's Beyond Black.

Carrie wrote: "I am currently reading a book of poems I received as a Christmas gift. Book of Love: Poems to Light Your Way Home by Humaira Adams is spiritual and healing.

I am ..."

I loved The Namesake and read a collection of the author's short stories, too.

I'm currently finishing up Strangers by Antonia White. Seven short stories all written prior to 1950, all dealing with women in various stages of relationships, which sounds hokey, but I'm talking about they really deal with some things: being controlled, fighting to have their own voice, insanity, etc.

I would compare them (in topic, not so much in writing style) to The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories (Gilman), The Awakening (Chopin), or even some of Virginia Woolf's writing. These are not light, fluffy short stories, but it's hard to put them down.

I'll probably finish this over my lunch break today. And then be sad because I won't have anything to read on my commute home.

El wrote: "I'm currently finishing up Strangers by Antonia White. Seven short stories all written prior to 1950, all dealing with women in various stages of relationships, which sounds hokey, b..."

Oooh, that looks so good!

Yvonne wrote: "I am currently reading Heat Stroke and Frankenstein"

I'm currently reading The Lady And Her Monsters which is a history of the events surrounding Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It delves much into the medical sciences going on at the time - anatomical theatre and electrical currents in bodies, galvanization - as well as the literary and social community she was in. It's pretty interesting, and the word "macabre" is thrown around a lot of this book.

I am currently reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie society by Sue

I am currently reading "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
I am about 100 pages from finishing, and loving it. I can't put it down!

El wrote: "I'm currently reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and a soon-to-be-released novel, Land of Hidden Fires by [author:Kirk Kjeldsen|7112..."

Underground Railroad is on my list too! Sadly when it was available I missed my turn at the library, and now I have to wait for it again. Are you enjoying it?

I started reading The Underground Railroad a few days ago, but got distracted by other things. I've started back up on this one again since the book club meeting where we will be discussing the book is next Wednesday, and I'll be out of town starting early tomorrow and getting home late on Sunday night... may take this as one of my travel books, but I'm not sure if I want to yet. (Trying to travel exceptionally light and it was a Christmas Eve gift from my brother [we exchange books for Christmas Eve, a family tradition] so I worry about losing or ruining it in my adventures.)

Snow wrote: "Underground Railroad is on my list too! Sadly when it was available I missed my turn at the library, and now I have to wait for it again. Are you enjoying it?"

Hah, I was typing my message (#190) when you posted yours! I am enjoying it and feel bad for having gotten distracted previously. I highly recommend getting back on the wait list again!

El wrote: "I started reading The Underground Railroad a few days ago, but got distracted by other things. I've started back up on this one again since the book club meeting where we will be di..."

Okay so first: It is incredibly cool that you and your brother swap books for Christmas Eve. I've heard that is an icelandic tradition. Give your favorite book to a friend on Christmas Eve, and you each stay up all night reading it. What a neat tradition!!!!

Megan wrote: "I just finished reading which was fantastically written and infuriating to read at the same time.

I am currently reading (y..."
Megan, What did you think of A LITTLE LIFE? It is on my list as well. Did you find it disturbing, or depressing?

I'm currently reading City Of Ashes! I know I'm late to the party..!

I'm new to the group and am currently reading three books, only one by a female author:

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Rowling (I gave my granddaughter a kindle attached to my account, and we'll be reading books together)
2. American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us, Putnam and Campbell (I try to keep one nonfiction going)
3. Moonglow, Chabon

Although this list might not show this, I like world/intersectional fiction, sci fi/fantasy, memoirs, nonfiction, and more. Looking forward to some great discussions! Jeanne

I finished One Thousand and One Nights: A Retelling by Hanan al-Shaykh. Al-Shaykh selects 19 of the original stories and retells them. I had the read the tales in their entirety before but by a different translator. I think al-Shaykh's translation was more engaging and because of its limited selection, was better focused.
I posted my review on my website at www.tamaraaghajaffar.com and on goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
(I write reviews so I can remember what I've read. The memory ain't what it used to be.)

i am currently reading the fame game Lauren Conrad. it is about three girls who are trying to make it in LA. since they are trying to make it trever lorde asked them to play in his reality show the fame game. do they do it and what happens next?

Absolutely brilliant. Written just like a book from that era :)

Tamara wrote: "I write reviews so I can remember what I've read. The memory ain't what it used to be."

Me, too, but writing reviews also helps me think about – and understand them better (probably true for most of us).

Jeanne wrote: "I'm new to the group and am currently reading three books, only one by a female author:

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Rowling (I gave my granddaughter a kindle attached to my account, ..."


Absolutely love harry potter! Great series! I remember when it first came out it inspired many especially the younger generation to read again - since kids have their noses buried in IPADs these days! Have fun reading the magical world together with your granddaughter! :)

Never heard of Moonglow, Chabon - whats that about?

You should check out Jacinta Maree - Soulless :)

Caroline wrote: "Jeanne wrote: "I'm new to the group and am currently reading three books, only one by a female author:

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Rowling (I gave my granddaughter a kindle attached ..."

Caroline, Moonglow is a nonlinear memoir about Chabon's grandparents, who lived a very interesting life. I enjoy it and enjoyed Mysteries of Pittsburgh – not so much his very weird fantasy. I do enjoy fantasy, just not these. Why Soulless?

Currently reading Khaled Osseini's "The Kite Runner" (:

Finished Virginity or Death!: And Other Social and Political Issues of Our Time by Katha Pollitt, a compilation of articles she wrote for The Nation from 2001-2006. Although some of the essays were dated, I found much of what she had to say was still relevant. I loved her acerbic wit and style of writing. I posted my review on goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Started The Outlander by Gil Adamson. It's going to be sooo good!

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Started The Outlander by Gil Adamson. It's going to be sooo good!"

Love that book!

I enjoyed my first two Canadian female author reads, both by Susan Juby, Home to Woefield and its sequel, Republic Of Dirt : A Return to Woefield Farm.