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

Lilisa wrote: "@Laura, we will need comfort reads. finished my second book and now can focus fully on my third, which I’m liking so far. I’m curious where it’s going to go. A couple of days left in the toppler!"

I hope it's lighter & more fun to read, Lilisa! Your last one seemed a little heavy, I hope you wound up liking it tho. (I couldn't survive a news cycle in the US without comfort reads, lol.)

Pragya wrote: "Laura wrote: "That was quick, Pragya! Glad you enjoyed it. I’m a tough humor audience too.

Have you tried the The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series? I love that series so much. Th..."

Oh, wow, I can't recommend Lisette Lecat highly enough, Pragya. If you enjoy audio and you like the paper books, you'll love the audiobooks, I think. She makes them so much funnier by changing her voice for all the characters. She gets their personalities perfectly!

Pragya wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "@ Grainne - fav book of the year, that’s great!
@ Pragya - lovely you enjoyed your book!
@ Marie - that’s lots of great listening!

I haven’t been able to read much, but hopefully ..."

A Man is my my focus now, Pragya. Hope you’re enjoying your current read.

Laura wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Laura wrote: "That was quick, Pragya! Glad you enjoyed it. I’m a tough humor audience too.

Have you tried the The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series? I love that ser..."

I will definitely give the audiobooks a try, Laura.

Lilisa wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "@ Grainne - fav book of the year, that’s great!
@ Pragya - lovely you enjoyed your book!
@ Marie - that’s lots of great listening!

I haven’t been able to read much,..."

I am not sure if I will be able to finish Spare but I'm reading The Art of War on the side which is a little dry but informative.

I just finished Tilly and the Bookwanderers for a books about books task.

What a book! Really loved it. If you want to be swept away, this is a great one. Most of it takes place in a bookshop or else a library. And it revisits classic childrens lit. It’s also first of a series. And the audio version was terrific too. Highly recommended.

This is what I love about the topplers. I often read books I would be less likely to push to the top of my TBR list, and I’m so glad I did!

Pragya - how are you liking Spare? I read The Art of War a long time ago. What a classic with great strategies. The one I remember most is the art of deflection. Amazing that it was written 2,500 years ago.

Laura wrote: "I just finished Tilly and the Bookwanderers for a books about books task.

What a book! Really loved it. If you want to be swept away, this is a great one. Most of it takes place i..."

Great you loved the book, Laura! Sounds like it was a fun read too!

I couldn’t agree more @Lilisa and @Laura! Topplers are a great way to try out new books and genres because they are recommended by others. I just finished a so-so book. I didn’t vibe with the characters at all in these last two books.

Agree Grainne. Too bad your reads weren’t great, but at least they weren’t a bust.

Laura has read five books, yay! And Grainne is nipping at her heels! The rest of us are making progress too. Good job with reading everyone - just a bit over a day to go for the toppler!

Haven’t had much time to read but I should be able to finish my third book by tomorrow.

Grainne wrote: "I couldn’t agree more @Lilisa and @Laura! Topplers are a great way to try out new books and genres because they are recommended by others. I just finished a so-so book. I didn’t vibe with the chara..."

I hope your next one is better Grainne!

Lilisa wrote: "Agree Grainne. Too bad your reads weren’t great, but at least they weren’t a bust.

Laura has read five books, yay! And Grainne is nipping at her heels! The rest of us are making progress too. Good..."

Without insomnia maybe only 2-3, this is where it’s a sneaky helper to be post-menopausal haha!

@Laura - 😭, there’s always a silver lining to everything!

Lol right?! 😂

Laura wrote: "I just finished Tilly and the Bookwanderers for a books about books task.

What a book! Really loved it. If you want to be swept away, this is a great one. Most of it takes place i..."

Putting it on my TBR, Laura.

Lilisa wrote: "Pragya - how are you liking Spare? I read The Art of War a long time ago. What a classic with great strategies. The one I remember most is the art of deflection. Amazing that it was wr..."

I just finished The Art of War. Yes, can't believe the strategizing done so many years ago. Very insightful!

Spare is going well but I might not be able to finish it. I'm one third in.

Darn it, we’re doing ok lol!

Casceil has kept her head down reading throughout, even tho feeling under the weather, way to go Casceil! My bunny hopping hat is off to you 🐰🎩🐇📚🥳🥳🥳

Go team go! I don’t think I’ll be able to finish any more before noon, but wanted to come in here and cheer on all you ladies before the finish!

Pragya wrote: "Laura wrote: "I just finished Tilly and the Bookwanderers for a books about books task.

What a book! Really loved it. If you want to be swept away, this is a great one. Most of it..."

Keep in mind its audience is 8-12yo but I really did love it and looking forward to the next book soon!

Yes, Casceil has reported six books read so far!👏

I just finished my third and final book A Man - it was a good read, very interesting - psychological, mental, emotional, and cultural angles all wrapped up in a sort of mystery case. I love Japanese literature - 4 stars!

Twenty minutes left to read - good luck on wrapping up!

Marie and I have completed our reading for this toppler.

Well done everyone : ) I had great fun on this toppler. I have reported everything I’ve read on the reporting thread.

Agree Grainne - it was a fun toppler and lovely being part of this team!

It sounded from earlier posts that Laura and Pragya were done too. Not sure about “stealth” Casceil so I’ll wait for just a bit before I PM Kristie with the final score.

Lilisa wrote: "Yes, Casceil has reported six books read so far!👏

I just finished my third and final book A Man - it was a good read, very interesting - psychological, mental, emotional, and cultu..."

Nice one right under the wire, Lilisa! Much like Petter Cottontail lol 🐰 🐇📚❤️👏

It was a lot of fun toppling with all of you, I really enjoyed it ❤️ And luckily found a couple of great magical series bc of this, which is the best part 📚🐰🐇

Laura wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Yes, Casceil has reported six books read so far!👏

I just finished my third and final book A Man - it was a good read, very interesting - psychological, mental, emoti..."

Lol, by the skin of my teeth!🤣

Spent all Saturday reading and finally managed to finish Spare in time. Next time, I need to pick short and fiction books for the toppler lol.

Lilisa wrote: "Yes, Casceil has reported six books read so far!👏

I just finished my third and final book A Man - it was a good read, very interesting - psychological, mental, emotional, and cultu..."

There it goes on my TBR.

What a fun toppler. Thanks everyone! Loved toppling with you.

Great job Pragya!

Yes, well done!!

Pragya wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Yes, Casceil has reported six books read so far!👏

I just finished my third and final book A Man - it was a good read, very interesting - psychological, mental, emoti..."

I hope you’ll enjoy it when you get to it, Pragya, fingers crossed!

If anyone is participating in the yearlong challenge, A Man fits:

Puzzle 9, Task #2: Read a book that has a bar or saloon featured in it.

The MC frequents several bars during his investigation - to meet people he’s interviewing or just to have a drink. Also, one of the characters works at a bar.