You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

Please read through the reporting thread carefully to ensure to report correctly to get your badge/s.

After you have read your chosen book(s) for this month's group theme read, please report in the thread below.

Please state what book you read (and link it), how it fits the theme, that you discussed it (and where), and briefly summarize what you thought of the book and/or link to your review if you have written one.

If you lead the discussion, please state this in your post.

Here is an example for how to report your read:

“I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and discussed it in the [Harry Potter/Buddy Read/Other books in theme] thread. I really enjoyed the book. I watched the film first so I already knew the story line but I was surprised how much I enjoyed the book more as there was more detail involved. Plus I listened to the audio which was narrated by Stephen Fry who is a superb narrator. 4 stars.”

If you read more than one book which fits the theme, please report all your reads in the same post rather than in separate posts.

Please note, there are THREE different badges that can be obtained for group reads. Those reading and discussing one of the two chosen group reads will receive a colorful badge similar to those for previous group reads. Those reading and discussing any other book in the theme will receive a stamp. The discussion leader for the two chosen group reads will receive a badge stating they led the discussion. Maximum amount of badges you can receive for the group reads is TWO - one for the chosen group read/discussion leader and one for any other book in the theme.

In order to receive a badge you must:
1. put your Wall of Fame Name at the beginning of your post as follows: WoF Name - Sandra
2. have read the book(s) before or during November 2022.
3. discussed it in the relevant thread. Discussion must be more than "I read the book and I liked it". Discussion requires something more substantial and analytical of what you read, for example, thoughts, opinions, impact it had on you, what was your favorite part, was it what you expected it to be like etc. You may also like to review the book and post a link to the review in that thread.
4. Report that you have read AND discussed the book.

I read and discussed one of the selected books, The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride. I am the discussion leader. Right now, I'm the only reading and discussion, but I will continue to follow the thread and act as leader when others join in.

I found this book a little difficult to read to the horrific events experienced by the Donner Party. It was actually a taste of reality. I grew up knowing about the Donner Party, but my perception was incorrect. I had no idea of the depth of their suffering.

WoF: Kristie

I read The Honey Bus and discussed it in the general theme thread. I really enjoyed this one. I found the bee information interesting and her story heartbreaking. I have read several memoirs now where the person uses education as a means to get away from a bad family situation and improve their life. It is inspiring to read about people who are able to overcome the challenges that come with the family they are born into.

WoF - Lilisa

I read The Man Who Could Move Clouds and shared thoughts in the discussion thread. I found it interesting and different. It was about special abilities to “see.” I gave it 4 stars. More here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read and discussed The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman. I found the book very interesting and it made me want to learn more about the tribe Olive lived with. She is a fascinating woman! I gave the book 4 stars

WoF Marnie

I read The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees and discussed it in the thread. I think this was a case where it was the wrong time for me to read this book. The writing was excellent and I felt like I was in the room with the characters which was hard because it was very depressing.
I sat on rating this book for over a week because I couldn’t decide if it was me or the book. Glad I read it, I learned a lot from the experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

WoF - Jane Reads


I read The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman November 8 - 10, and discussed it in the thread. I enjoyed reading about Olive's life during and after her years with her Mohave family.

I read The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman and discussed it in the thread. It was so interesting to hear all the confabulation of Olives life story.

I read The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman for the group read which I found very frustrating in the authors eagerness to criticize all of the other narrations of Olive's life without actually providing much detail herself. I was really hoping for a lot more from this one. Sadly a 3 star read for me.

I also ready The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life for the group theme but was also sadly disappointed. I didn't care for the writing style, or content. Also a 3 star read :(

I read From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way for this month's non fiction theme and it was surprisingly a great read. I loved the writing style and the rawness of the book. I liked how the author was true to their experiences and there were no embellishments.

It was a solid 4 star read for me.

WofF TrudyAn

This month, I read The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman by Margot Mifflin, and discussed it in the group thread. I had not previously known anything about Olive Oatman's story, and think the writer covered her story well. She provided documentary evidence to support her analysis of what she feels actually occurred. I would like to have read much more of the historical and cultural context of the era in which Olive lived. Four stars.

WoF Name: Amanda (Mandy)

I read Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing .

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a very honest journey through the actors struggles with addiction. I highly recommend the audiobook version which is read by the author. I rated it as 5 stars for me.

Badges and stamps have been posted. Please let me know if I missed anyone.