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What I read ~ October 2017
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My October reads.
The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation: Mindfulness, Concentration, and Insight---Richard ShankmanNon Fiction
Rate: 2/5
Good but not really what I was looking for.
Two Turns From Zero: Pushing to Higher Fitness Goals--Converting Them to Life Strength---Stacey GriffithAudio Book
Non Fiction
Rate: 2/5
The author is the creator of Soul Cycle. I thought the book was going to be more about exercise and motivation. It's an interesting book. However, it was more about her drug use and relationships. So it wasn't what I was looking for.
I Only Know Who I Am When I Am Somebody Else---Danny AielloNon Fiction
Rated: 3/5
I read this for a library group. It was our last meeting as we were a small group and two are moving away.
I'm normally not drawn to celebrity books. However, I thought this was interesting. I am not a big TV/movie person, so I only know Mr. Aiello from one movie, Moonstruck. Still, it was interesting to read how he went from being very poor, dropping out of high school and getting into petty crime and how his life was turned around really by a lucky break. I think fans of Aiello will really like the book. It seems like a very honest take on events.
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating---Alan AldaAudio book- read by author
Non Fiction
Rated: 3/5
Interesting take on how to improve ones communication. The book also had a lot of humor in it too. I dropped a star because it was a bit repetitive.
Timeless Beauty: Over 100 Tips, Secrets, and Shortcuts to Looking Great---Christie BrinkleyNon Fiction
Rate: 3/5
Obviously this women won the genetic lottery. She is around 60 and still is stunningly pretty. In this book she names her dermatologists in NYC, the make-up she uses, her exercise trainers, the food she eats, etc. The book also includes a lot of her photo shots. I was actually quite surprised how much I enjoyed this very quick read.
The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness----Paula PoundstoneNon Fiction
Rate: 4/5
I always enjoy her humor and she doesn't disappoint in this book. She goes in search of various things to see if they will make her happy. She rates her happiness by her cats name, Balou and Hep. So if something gave her lasting happiness it might rate 2 Balou's. :)
She tried her hand at things like meditation, helping people, binge watching movies with her kids, learning to dance etc.
If you are a Poundstone fan you will enjoy this one.
Interesting reads, Alias!I've had my eye on Alan Alda's book. It sounds like a decent read. Thanks!
I haven't heard of Paula Poundstone. She sounds like a humorous person.
I had an interesting and varied month. Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey (5-star) - I really enjoyed this dystopian story....every page.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Fugitive by Marcel Proust (3-star) - Proust's writing is wonderful but he can dwell on the minutiae. For a short book, this one seemed rather long. One more book to go. I think I'll make my goal of finishing Proust in a year. All in all, a good reading experience.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Prayers for the Stolen by Jennifer Clement (5-star) - a quiet story of growing up female in a county surrounded by drug cartels.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
All the Broken Things by Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer (3-star) - this story had a lot of themes and none were explored well. In the end, it was a mish-mash of a story. To top it off, it was very YA and should be listed as such.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan (4-star; audio) - I enjoyed this family saga. It's got it all: immigration issues, family secrets, interesting characters.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reykjavík Nights: Murder in Reykjavík by Arnaldur Indriðason (3-star) - a decent start to a series. Erlendur is a young policeman in Iceland. He befriends a homeless man and begins to investigate the man's death. Not all of the series is translated into English, which is a shame.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry (2-star) - although this book has interesting concepts and ideas, I halved the star value because part of the book is an on-line evaluation quiz that requires a code. The code can only be used once to work.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Glass Houses by Louise Penny (3-star; audio) - I always enjoy a visit to Three Pines and this group of friends. This story was a bit slow and repetitive but the second half picked up. Not my favorite of the series but still a decent read.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dead Ground in Between by Maureen Jennings (3-star) - I won this book in my library's Summer Reading Program and am really glad I did. This was a warm, interesting read. I liked the characters and their interaction. I found out, from the book's blurb, that this author writes the Murdoch series, which the TV show is based on. I love that show.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Petra wrote: "I had an interesting and varied month. Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey (5-star) - I really enjoyed this dystopian story....every page.
Review: https://www.goodreads.c..."
I have Wool on my Kindle. I'm happy to see it's a winner.
Nice reading month, Petra !
Petra wrote: "Interesting reads, Alias!I haven't heard of Paula Poundstone. She sounds like a humorous person."
I've read Alda's other books and enjoyed them more. But this was a good read, too.
Poundstone can be heard on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
If you are new to her I would probably start with one of her other books.
Paula Poundstone is so smart and funny :)
Alias, you had a good reading month for self-improving, it seems to me. Are you sad your book group is ending? Do you have alternatives in mind yet?Petra, what a good goal for ending the year. You've helped me view Proust as less daunting. Thank you for that.
Isn't it odd that the Emotional Intelligence book didn't plan for library users? That's just wrong, imo.
Madrano wrote: "Alias, you had a good reading month for self-improving, it seems to me. Are you sad your book group is ending? Do you have alternatives in mind yet?No alternative at the moment. That's okay. I have BNC and the mountain of books I own and want to read.
The problem with joining other book clubs (face to face) most are not the types of books I like to read with others. I want to discuss serious non fiction or literary fiction if I am going to discuss it with a group. I am looking to learn something new. I don't need a book club to discuss a light beach read, mystery or chick lit. I can read and comprehend that on my own. I also don't want it to turn into a food thing as one of my other groups did with desserts. Which is one reason I dropped it.
My books read in October:Pripovijetke by Antun Gustav Matoš - a collection of short stories written by a very famous Croatian writer and poet from the first half of the 20th century (he died in 1914). The theory of Croatian literature says an era in our literature ended with his death, but while I love his poems, I wasn't really impressed with the stories in this collection (minus one which I have adored since childhood) - 2 stars
Proklete Hrvatice - Od Cvijete Zuzorić do Ene Begović by Milana Vuković Runjić - I love this book. Such a clever concept. Short biographies of 10 Croatian women who might have led unremarkable lives (because they were often discriminated by their peers), but all the same left such a rich heirloom, that they can easily be considered the greats of our country (which they are, long after their death). There is a second installment, and I can't wait to get my hands on it. - 4.5 stars
Machu Picchu by Francesco Silvestri - An overview of the Inca culture and the famous Machu Picchu. Very interesting as a short introduction to further research - 5 stars
Žena koja je voljela knjige by Ivanka Avelini Holjevac - Written by a very successful woman who started almost from nothing (born in a very big and poor family) and managed to get everything with. While telling the reader her life story she also gives advice on how to make it in life. Interesting book. - 5 stars
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf - In this books, Virginia Woolf describes her thought process while preparing her lecture "Women and Florition". It has some very interesting ideas and thoughts and Virginia Woolf seems like a very witty woman. :) - 5 stars
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - This book rings so true in a today's society, I'm having anxiety attacks. :( It's not as bad as when I read 1984 (I don't want to read that book ever again!) but it's pretty scary. I couldn't imagine my world without books in it and, I must admit, sometimes I find myself looking down on people who say that they don't read and that they find the act boring or unnecessary. Now more than ever we need to read because we are starting to breed the world of sheep dressed as humans. - 5 stars
Six Creepy Tales by Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe (audiobook) - Love the stories but dislike the media. I can never concentrate as well as when I'm reading the words myself and felt I lost bits and pieces of the stories while doing something else - 3 stars
The Compass by Tammy Kling - Is it weird to say that this book called to me (in my head of course)? It might have been this gorgeous cover or the title, I do not know, but I immediately bought it, although this is a genre I generally really dislike. The fictional part of the story is pretty simple, cliched in fact, but the lessons it gives you are very meaningful. - 4 stars
She Who Waits by Daniel Polansky - The last installment of th Low Town trilogy and the end of the main story where Warden has to face his past and pay his dues but also make others pay their - 4 stars
Liječenje disanjem po sustavu Katsuzo Nishija by Katsuzō Nishi - A booklet containing the teachings of Katsuzo Nishi who believed proper breathing solves all our health issues, both physical and emotional. It explains how things work in our body, but also gives examples of exercises we can apply on daily basis. I must admit I'm intrigued - 4 stars
The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer - Not the best of her books but very interesting and funny - 3 stars
:) Love your post and the image !Congrats on a terrific reading month.
I'm glad to see you liked Fahrenheit 451 as much as I did.
Looks like I had a lazy October (but one had 700+ pages!)
The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Pagan Lordhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Wayfaring Strangerhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dragon Springs Roadhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sometimes i marvel that i get so much reading accomplished. Then i realize our tv time here is scant because we do not really know many programs. ANYway, here are my October Books Read. The first three are ones started in September, just finally completed in Oct. And, as usual while on holiday, my links were of the copy & paste sort. I'll be grateful when we return to our Real Computer (desk top), although we will be buying a new one soon enough, so who knows?Elizabeth's Women
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
By Tracy Borman https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I cannot tell if this will appear as links, as they are not doing so as i type. This book took a look at the women Elizabeth I knew to see what insights about her reign can be found. In all, one is impressed once more at how insecure the throne was for her. Many of the women she selected for her court were fully trustworthy, while some were part of the group so she could keep an eye on them. Astonishing is how once part of the court permission from the ruler must be sought before marrying, lest she disapprove. And she often did if the requesting party was in any manner in line for the throne. Overall, however, it wasn't as fulfilling as i'd hoped.
Uprooted: On the Trail of the Green Man
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
by Nina Lyon https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
In Medieval and some earlier places of worship there are carved heads, most often outside the structure but attached, which appear to have leaves, grass, stems, nature growing out of the head orifices. These have come to be known as Green Men. We saw our first at Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland (famous for its part in Dan Brown's DaVinci Code). Apparently there is also a Green Movement celebrating these heads, supposed significance and the back-to-nature movement. This book explores it. I was hoping for more factual information about the heads and purpose, which was rather limited. It's unknown why they were part of the structures but one idea is that it was a way for the Church to include pagans, welcoming them to the building and religion.
The Unwomanly Face of War
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
by Svetlana Alexievich https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... I've mentioned this book a number of times over the last few month, i know. It was written by Alexievich in the '80s, long before she won the Nobel Prize for Literature. She believes that history should be about the people who actually worked to accomplish a nation's goals, not just the leaders. In this book she shares and comments upon interviews she held with female WWII soldiers, the pilots, cooks, infantry, laundry workers, etc.. The stories are amusing, heartbreaking and grim but to a woman, they were proud of what they did despite significant losses.
The Seventh Sinner, the first mystery in a short series featuring librarian Jacqueline Kirby.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
by Elizabeth Peters https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
This is set in Rome where seven students are studying art and befriend the librarian. By the end i still wasn't sure which character was to be the continuing one, which is why i am now reading the next in the series.
Also by her but featuring Vicki Bliss, medieval art historian, is this, which I also read this month. The second in the series, Street of Five Moons https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... I like the art history aspects of both books but, frankly, it's not worth the poor dialogue. For the time on which they were written (the 1970s), they were probably breaking boundaries, although i'm not sure about that. It's probably my age but the librarian's books were better, perhaps because she's older and cool.
The Spy Who Came In From the Cold
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
by John Le Carre https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... This is a classic and i liked it. A British spy is ready to retire but decides to accept a final assignment against the East Germans. Good and unexpected work.
An Expert in Murder , a mystery series using author Josephine Tey as it's "detective"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
by Nicola Upson https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
(Link to Tey-- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... , whose The Daughter of Time , https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7... , i read earlier this year. While Tey is a character in this mystery, i can't say she was very active one. Instead a friend, who is a detective does the work until near the end. This story is set in 1920s London and its theater world.
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
by Sherman Alexie https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... I have long treasured Alexie's work for its honesty, stretching images of Native Americans and his humor. This is his memoir, i suppose i'd call it, but also an exploration of his life and where he is now. It is remarkable in that he begins by making it clear (via conversations with his sister) that these are his memories and hers do not always agree with his. It's a theme to which he returns...one which i feel could well begin many autobiographies and memoirs. Good book.
The Cottage Countess , an historical novel based on the Earl of Essex. There is no info at these GR links, so i'll share that he fled his home when his wife ran off with a minister. Within a year he married a woman who was unaware he was titled. I suspect there is a decent story here but Mr. Watson did it no justice. However, he went to pains to tell readers which bits were factual and i appreciated that. And i learned a number of fascinating facts about farming and getting divorces in the 18th century.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
by S. J. Watson https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Among the Dead, a book i read about from a list Alias shared this month. It's the first in a planned police procedural series set in North Carolina. It wasn't really satisfying for me but i'm not much on police procedurals.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
by J. R. Backlund https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... I felt there was no real flavor of No. Carolina, either, in the characters or descriptions.
Samanta, i enjoy Poe's stories very much. As i haven't listened to audio versions, i can't comment on your impressions. I will admit that years ago i heard US actor Jack Palance read Poe's poem "The Raven". Since that time i "hear" his voice as i read Poe! Craig, your enthusiasm for the books you shared is neat to read. The mystery sound like a good book. And i must thanks you on my husband's behalf. As we've traveled the UK he has mentioned wanting to read about this land in the 11th century. It sounds as though we've found our author in Cornwell. Thanks.
Pretty straightforward this time: I spent most of Sept and Oct reading Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde. This is one of those classic romances that has more or less dropped out of view: In the midst of the Trojan War, Troilus and the recently-widowed Criseyde (Cressida, in Shakespeare) fall in love at first sight, engage in a passionate affair, and declare their undyling love for each other. Soon they are driven apart, Criseyde falls in love with someone else, and Troilus is killed in battle.Not much to say about this one: it's Chaucer, so either you get into reading the archaic language or it grates on you. I enjoyed it.
Also got about 1/3 of the way through My Name Is Asher Lev during the same period, but it just hasn't grabbed my interest. It was described to me as a great rendering of the development of an artist; it ended up being yet another story of growing up Jewish in post-War Brooklyn. Yawn. Might abandon it for sheer lack of originality.
Craig wrote: "Looks like I had a lazy October (but one had 700+ pages!)The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."
That doesn't look lazy to me ! Nice reading month, Craig !
Madrano wrote: "Sometimes i marvel that i get so much reading accomplished. Then i realize our tv time here is scant because we do not really know many programs. ANYway, here are my October Books Read. The first t..."Wow ! Really excellent month and reviews deb. Thanks for sharing.
"The Unwomanly Face of War
She believes that history should be about the people who actually worked to accomplish a nation's goals, not just the leaders. In this book she shares and comments upon interviews she held with female WWII soldiers, the pilots, cooks, infantry, laundry workers, etc.."
Sounds good. I need to check this out further. Thanks !
Mkfs wrote:Also got about 1/3 of the way through My Name Is Asher Lev during the same period, but it just has't grabbed my interest. It was described to be as a great rendering of the development of an artist; it ended up being yet another story of growing up Jewish in post-War Brooklyn. Yawn. Might abandon it for sheer lack of originality.I read it a while ago but enjoyed it. I gave it 4/5 stars
Madrano wrote: "Petra, what a good goal for ending the year. You've helped me view Proust as less daunting. Thank you for that...."
You're welcome. :D
Proust is manageable when taken in short segments. His writing is really lovely and so painfully (at times) detailed. His main character is such an arse. I really hope the main character isn't based on Proust himself (I don't think he is). Proust also has a great sense of humour and writes great characters.
Madrano wrote: "Isn't it odd that the Emotional Intelligence book didn't plan for library users? That's just wrong, imo. .."
I find it wrong, too, Madrano. It's almost a money-grab by either the publisher or the author or both. I found that annoying.
Samanta wrote: "My books read in October:Pripovijetke by Antun Gustav Matoš - a collection of short stories written by a very famous Croatian writer and poet from the first half ..."
Samanta, you've got a wonderful selection of books this month. Thanks for the reviews.
I like Virginia Woolf's writing, too. I haven't read this one yet.
Craig wrote: "Looks like I had a lazy October (but one had 700+ pages!)The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."
Craig, I read The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossi many years ago (pre-GR). I remember that I really enjoyed it. I haven't seen it mentioned in quite some time. Thanks for reminding me of this one.
Madrano wrote: "Sometimes i marvel that i get so much reading accomplished. Then i realize our tv time here is scant because we do not really know many programs. ANYway, here are my October Books Read. The first t..."I've been reading a few mysteries, too, Madrano. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a blast from the past. LOL! I don't think I've ever read it.
Petra wrote: "Samanta wrote: "My books read in October:Pripovijetke by Antun Gustav Matoš - a collection of short stories written by a very famous Croatian writer and poet from..."
Thank you, Petra! :)
My October reads:Swing Time - Zadie Smith - 3 stars
This is the first book of Smith I read, I enjoyed the story and, living in London, I was familiar with most of the places she mentioned in the course of the book, which made the reading more interesting. Yet in places I felt the plot was too slow and some of the characters were a bit stereotyped. I still want to read more of her thou.
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasHunter S. Thompson - 3 stars
A classic that was lingering in my to read list for ages. It was a funny book, but also a portrait of America which communicates a lot more than Thompson crazy adventures. Worth reading.
Prime of Life - Simone de Beauvoir - 4 stars.
Loved this one. The second part of Simone de Beauvoir autobiography, set in the years of the second World War, not only tells about the author life and the historical context in which she lived in, but also about the process of writing. The Prime of Life describes how De Beauvoir came to the composition of her books and how intellectuals such as herself, Sartre and Camus related to the times they were living in. Strongly recommended, really inspiring.
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald - 5 stars
Another classic I was always meant to read. I saw the movie, the show in the theater, but in my opinion none of them go near the beauty of this book. Well deserved 5 stars.
Alias, I am sad to hear you are leaving your reading group, I read quite a few book with you and enjoyed the experience. Still up for group reads thou, you always suggested interesting titles, I only been extremely busy in the last few months to join :)!
Francesca M wrote: "My October reads:Swing Time - Zadie Smith - 3 stars
This is the first book of Smith I read, I enjoyed the story and, living in London, I was familiar with most of th..."
I've read a few Smith and like her writing.
White Teeth - I really like this one a lot.
The Autograph Man- good but not as good as WT
They made a TV movie of White Teeth. Stay far away from it. Horrible.
Thanks Alias. White Teeth was actually the next book of Zadie Smith I was planning to read, I hear a lot of positive reviews on it, or alternatively NW, maybe I will go for both.
...After your comment I will definitely avoid watching the movie!!! :)
Yet another pleasure i derive from our monthly sharing is learning about classic books that somehow escaped my attention. For instance, the only Chaucer i knew until Mkfs shared here were his "Canterbury Tales." I've not noticed them in libraries but will be more diligent.Petra, of course, with the Proust and examining the main character helps me see it in a new light.
Then Francesca mentions the second part of de Beauvoir's autobiography. It sounds like something i'd really like, too. This despite not finishing her first volume.
Btw, to those who appreciate Virginia Woolf's writing, i've just learned a film is being made about her and a romance she had with Vita Sackville-West. First photos were released today. Elizabeth Debicki portrays Woolf and Gemma Arterton will play Vita. I hope it is fresh.
Madrano wrote: "Yet another pleasure i derive from our monthly sharing is learning about classic books that somehow escaped my attention. For instance, the only Chaucer i knew until Mkfs shared here were his "Cant..."I agree Madrano, there is always something interesting to discover in the monthly sharing!!!
About de Beauvoir’s autobiography, I felt more involved in the second volume than the first. Maybe because for most of the books she’s in her ‘30s and I found fascinating discover how those great intellectuals lived a phase of life I am currently in...
Interesting, Francesca. Your comment helped me realize that i like doing the same thing in some of my reading. I guess we want to gauge ourselves to others our age. Or maybe just see what they have made of the events in their lives.
My October readsDead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania byErik Larson
Rating 4/5
This recounting of the last voyage of the Lusitania was interesting.
The author provided information on the lives of the passengers and crew of Lusitania, the german submarines and the British Admiralty
Gone for Good by Harlan Coben
Rating 3/5
The book was fast paced however, I figured out the final surprise early in the book. However the story leading up to it kept me interested.
Flying Too High byKerry Greenwood
Rating 4/5
This is the second in the series of the Miss Fisher series. The time frame of the story is th 1920s in Australia. The main character is a wealthy young women with independent thinking.
Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
Rating 4/5
This is historical fiction about the woman behind the idea and designs of the Tiffany lamps. The book shows how women were valued in the late 19th and early 20th century, the process of creating stained class and the mores of the time period
Meredith wrote: "My October readsDead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania byErik Larson
Rating 4/5
This recounting of the last voyage of the Lusitania was interesting.
The autho..."
Just read Larsen's book and enjoyed it. I will read anything by him. I read Vreeland's book a few years ago and also a enjoyable read.
Meredith wrote: "My October readsDead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania byErik Larson
Rating 4/5
This recounting of the last voyage of the Lusitania was interesting.
The autho..."
Very nice month, Meredith. Not a clinker in the bunch.
I read Dead Wake and also gave it 4 stars.
I was buried in books it seems for the month of October! I don't know where I found the time to read so many! I am going to split them up as there are about 11 books so I will do a few now then the rest tomorrow. :)The Lonesome Dead
by Ambrose Ibsen - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: It is always easy to get lost in the hauntings of Ambrose Ibsen as he seems to always be able to pull the reader into the story and this story was no exception.
Bible Camp: The Collection
by Ty Johnston - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: This was great horror romp which was reminiscent of the Friday the 13th movies.
Blood Games
by Richard Laymon - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: The author, Richard Laymon knew how to write creepy atmospheric stories and this one kept me on my toes.
The Crucifix Killer
by Chris Carter - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: This was a great crime serial killer thriller! I need to get back to reading the series as I have only read this one book, but I have never forgotten it.
Children of the Dark
by Jonathan Janz - 5 stars. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: This book was my first by this author and what a great introduction to his work! A creepy intense horror ride that definitely sets the tone for the rest of his horror books!
I am just doing five books tonight. Will do the other six books tomorrow night. :)
Marie wrote: "I was buried in books it seems for the month of October! I don't know where I found the time to read so many! I am going to split them up as there are about 11 books so I will do a few now then the..."I'm guessing you're a fan of horror stories Marie. 😊
From your "Bible Camp" review--"Giving it four stars for keeping me glued to the pages."This is as good a compliment as a book could get, i think. Scary premise for a book.
I liked the cover of the Children of the Dark. I guess i'm a sucker for a full moon.
Barbara wrote: " I'm guessing you're a fan of horror stories Marie. 😊"Yes - big horror buff! But I do read other genres, but mostly horror! lol :) If you go to my profile you will see all my horror shelves! lol :)
madrano wrote: "From your "Bible Camp" review--"Giving it four stars for keeping me glued to the pages."This is as good a compliment as a book could get, i think. Scary premise for a book.
I liked the cover of the Children of the Dark. I guess i'm a sucker for a full moon."
Thank you, Madrano! :)
Also I will do the other books this weekend. :)
Got behind it seems but here are the rest of the books from this month.
The Fear by Rae Louise - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: This was one creepy book and I hadn't read this author before so it was a very nice surprise.
Accents of Horror: Four Flavors of Death by Chris Snider - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: These were a few short stories that were really good and captured my interest.
The Undertaker's Cabinet by David Haynes - 4 stars.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: This book was a spooky ride, but then all the books by this author are good.
Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume I by Stephen King - 5 stars.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thoughts: Master of Horror has done it again with creepy stories to give you bad dreams! :)
Marie wrote: "Got behind it seems but here are the rest of the books from this month.The Fear by Rae Louise - 4 stars.My review:
https://www.good..."
All 4's and a 5 star. Very nice !
Alias Reader wrote: "All 4's and a 5 star. Very nice !"Thank you, Alias! :)
Marie wrote: "At first I thought it was going to be a slow ride, but then the book jumped from slow motion to "boo spooky" within a few pages!"Love that expression "boo spooky".
I was drawn to the Haynes book, as i like reading about old cabinets. However, the GR link says the book was over 1,000 pages, is that right? It mention that was the Kindle number, but that still seems like a honkin' big book.
madrano wrote: "Love that expression "boo spooky".I was drawn to the Haynes book, as i like reading about old cabinets. However, the GR link says the book was over 1,000 pages, is that right? It mention that was the Kindle number, but that still seems like a honkin' big book. ..."
I am just now seeing this Madrano - well no that book is not a 1,000 pages - that is a GR glitch - I think the other digits are correct with it being maybe around 204 pages. Though the author no longer has the book for sale on Amazon from what I can see. The author's books are never over 300+ pages.
What a relief, Marie! Thanks for that update.
madrano wrote: "What a relief, Marie! Thanks for that update."You are welcome! :) Normally the only books that would even be 1000+ pages would be an omnibus book which I do read once in awhile. Of course there have been some King novels that are near 900 pages. Books that are that long would be something that would take me about two months to read depending on what I have going on. :)
I've been reading Europe: A History, which is over 1300 pages for over a decade. Norman Davies wrote a good book, covering all eras. I complete one chapter, then follow up with other books on that era. When satisfied, i move to the next chapter.I began the project with another woman but we've lost contact. We last read together through the Reformation. Now i'm on my own & going even slower!. It's a good thing reading isn't a race!
madrano wrote: "I've been reading Europe: A History, which is over 1300 pages for over a decade. Norman Davies wrote a good book, covering all eras. I complete one chapter, then follow ..."Well, you can't say you don't have grit and determination ! Seriously, it sounds like a terrific way to learn European history. Wishing you continued success.
Thanks, Alias. When we began reading the book we joked that it might take us 10 years. Now that it's approaching 20, maybe i should add it to a DL. Meanwhile both my husband & my brother read it cover-to-cover over a month.
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