Modern Good Reads discussion

Place your nominations for January's BOTM here... Please remember we are looking for books about new beginnings, new possibilities, and celebrations. Also, please refrain from nominating your own book.

Thanks!

The Great Gatsby

Black is the Colour is a great psychological mystery about someone starting a new life with a new lover only to find that it is not what she expected...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Steppenwolf, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.

I'd like to recommend The Sum of Our Gods, a book about characters starting new phases in their lives (divorce, retirement, new relationships). The twist: Those characters are the gods of different religions (Thor, Apollo, Jesus, Yahweh, etc.). I think folks would love it, but I admit I'm probably biased.The Sum of Our Gods

I'd like Sense and Sensibility, Eat, Pray Love, Percy Jackson and lightening Theif, Enchanted April. You can say I am a bit open about the books I read, huh?

I nominate Black Redneck vs. Space Zombies by Steven Roy. Despite the strange title, it is a fun, fast read filled with aliens, space zombies, and an alien-lassoing redneck. You won't be disappointed!

I heartily nomnate the memoirs, Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins. This heartwarming book ends in glorious celebration, reflecting the strength of her amazing spirit of hope. This is a revealing book of survival and how to overcome severe traumatization of child abuse in the most spectacular way.

Speaking of new beginnings, how about a revolution in a dystopian society? I nominate I, the Provocateur

Kirstin wrote: "The Great Gatsby"

I would like to offer a second vote for, The Great Gatsby...surely one of the most immaculately written novels of the twentieth century.

Louise wrote: "Kirstin wrote: "The Great Gatsby"

I would like to offer a second vote for, The Great Gatsby...surely one of the most immaculately written novels of the twentieth century."

I don't believe that you will get any argument regarding that observation.

Just a reminder, please no self-nominations. These are some great choices so far!

I nominate The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom. Wishing you all the best! :)

I too nominate my friend, Rosemary for her book - Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins. She is such a beautiful person! Support her and her wor, please and thank You!!!

I would like to nominate Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins. This is a woman of courage, who through hope and dreams raised herself from abuse to create a new and happy life for herself. And I know for a fact that she is someone who embraces new beginnings and new friends as gifts to be joyfully explored.

Clayton Bye

I would love to nominate Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins.

I nominate Reflections of Mamie- A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins.

I nominate bestselling visionary novel "The Transhumanist Wager" by Zoltan Istvan

I'd like to nominate Troy Eleven
by Mohamad Shaban Alayoubi -
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Happy Holidays!
Boyko

It is my reading pleasure that has been recommending without reservation Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

I will nominate I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban.

Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival A great read and inspirational - Really enjoyed it

Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival
This book is a fast read and well worth the time. Our book club was amazed of the reflections of life from this author.

I would love to nominate Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins.

The Village Bride of Beverly Hills
"After an arranged marriage in her native India, Priya moves with her husband to California, where they share a house with his parents. Playing the traditional daughter- in-law role, she’s expected to clean, cook, but the job, at a glossy Hollywood gossip magazine, isn’t at all what they had in mind for a traditional Indian wife. Can this fragile new love survive the pull between tradition and ambition?"

I think this book is definitely about new beginnings and new possibilities, don't you?

I heartfully nominate Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins. Her memoirs reflect hope in the midst of despair and survival of severe trauma inflicted as a result of child abuse. A winner in every way! Reflections of Mamie has received outstanding 5-star reviews!

Thanks for all the great nominations. I will be putting the poll together tonight. :)

I'd like to nominate Rosemary Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins. We all can learn a lot about ourselves and survival through her memoirs.

Reflections of Mamie by Rosemary Adkins.

My nomination is for "Reflections of Mamie' by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins.I was moved and touched by this true account of unspeakable abuse of a child right into adulthood. This is a must read for those who've been abused and those who need to know the signs to watch for. I gave this book a five star review worthy of all the stars in heaven.

I am pleased to nominate "Reflections of Mamie - A Story of Survival" by Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins.

Mine isn't the happiest story to start, but it is amazing and certainly about new beginnings and even celebration - Overcome: Burned, Blinded, and Blessed by Carmen Blandin Tarleton. It is a memoir, about a woman you may well have heard about in the news some years back - her ex returned and attempted to kill her, deliberately pouring lye all over her face and body, among other things. Not only did she survive, but her story since then is truly remarkable. An excellent read, and she is an excellent example of how I want to view my own life each and every day!