I loved this blend of religious sci fi! There's just this growing feeling of dread while reading, knowing things are falling apart, but not knowing hoI loved this blend of religious sci fi! There's just this growing feeling of dread while reading, knowing things are falling apart, but not knowing how or why. It's not as good as The Sparrow, but gives it a good run....more
Bardugo has sucked me in but good with Six of Crows-fantasy adventure at its best. We have six well drawn characters with interesting back stories andBardugo has sucked me in but good with Six of Crows-fantasy adventure at its best. We have six well drawn characters with interesting back stories and quirks. I could almost smell the and hear the bustling trade town of Kesterdam, and the tidy but sterile Ice Court. The heist was nerve rackingly exciting and the pages (very cool edged in black) flew by. I usually don't care for cliff hangers but in this case, you'd better believe Crooked Kingdom in my next book. No mourners!...more
Lots to like about this book, the setting, the characters, the language ha, even the food-I'd take a bowl of grits! On top of that a head scratching mLots to like about this book, the setting, the characters, the language ha, even the food-I'd take a bowl of grits! On top of that a head scratching mystery, and Owen "got me" a couple of times. Even when pushing plausibility a bit, I liked it! In interesting and balanced mix of coming-of age, romance, and mystery murder....more
I'm a sucker for dog stories and this one satisfies on so many levels. Photos of the dogs would have been the icing on the cake for this book Adopt doI'm a sucker for dog stories and this one satisfies on so many levels. Photos of the dogs would have been the icing on the cake for this book Adopt don't shop!...more
No idea how this book found its way into my possession and after owning it years, glad to give it a read. Coben has always been my go-to author for a No idea how this book found its way into my possession and after owning it years, glad to give it a read. Coben has always been my go-to author for a good, satisfying thriller. My problem was since I haven't read any of the Myron Bolitar books, and this was number 8, I wasn't familiar with many of the characters or his background. Not the book's fault and have to say I love the Win character. There needs to be a book just for him! ...more
Reads like a classic who-dun-it-. When I was trying to describe it to a friend, she said , so Clue? No butler character, but I suspected lots in turn.Reads like a classic who-dun-it-. When I was trying to describe it to a friend, she said , so Clue? No butler character, but I suspected lots in turn. The audio book was a fun addition, hearing all the different accents. It was worth it just to hear the Scottish pronunciation of loch ...more
With a title like that, I'm sure I'm not the only one to pick this up on a whim. And this slim book with rapid fire chapters is exactly the type of stWith a title like that, I'm sure I'm not the only one to pick this up on a whim. And this slim book with rapid fire chapters is exactly the type of story I want for slick entertainment. The Nigerian setting added interest for me. Four killer stars...more
What a story! What a story teller! What images! What an imagination! I've read several books by Irving but for some reason, not this one. So glad for What a story! What a story teller! What images! What an imagination! I've read several books by Irving but for some reason, not this one. So glad for a challenge to read this from one of the must-read book lists! The history of the Vietnam war were interesting to read though today's lens. I'd be interested to know Irving's take on current politics. A contender for book of the year!...more
I don't know how I missed Anne as a young voracious reader, but feel sure she would have been shelved as high as Pollyannna, Heidi, Pippi Longstocking I don't know how I missed Anne as a young voracious reader, but feel sure she would have been shelved as high as Pollyannna, Heidi, Pippi Longstocking and a host of other iconic girl characters I adored. I especially liked this book, with its heavy pages and beautiful illustrations, a perfect gift for a child or grandchild....more
This lovely book is just.... enchanting. Written in 1922, it holds up well for modern readers. When does a girls' night out, err, a ladies' month abr This lovely book is just.... enchanting. Written in 1922, it holds up well for modern readers. When does a girls' night out, err, a ladies' month abroad ever go out of style? The characters were delightful, and I had a special fondness for dear Lotty. For garden lovers like me, there's a delight in the luscious plant/flower descriptions. I loved this little gem!...more
Possible my book of this year, a big winner for me! Filled with painful moments, dark histories,but also growth, redemption and flashes of wicked humoPossible my book of this year, a big winner for me! Filled with painful moments, dark histories,but also growth, redemption and flashes of wicked humor. This is the work of a gifted writer. Thank you John Boyne! ...more
I wonder if this would better be labelled a YA coming-of-age type book rather than fiction? My expectation for it as an adult fiction novel made me noI wonder if this would better be labelled a YA coming-of-age type book rather than fiction? My expectation for it as an adult fiction novel made me not like it as much as The Nightingale. Still, I liked the teen heroine, Leni, as she grappled with difficult family situations as well as growing up in the big alone. The Alaska setting was my favorite part of the story.. it's rugged beauty, danger and especially the quirky characters who choose to live there. Three and a half stars rounded up...more
It seems The Onion Field was an important contribution to the True Crime genre and it's aged well. The two criminals are dissected and examined, likewIt seems The Onion Field was an important contribution to the True Crime genre and it's aged well. The two criminals are dissected and examined, likewise the victims and the ramifications on family and associates. I thought the court shenanigans went on too long, but I'm sure those who had to suffer through it thought it was excruciating. Reading like a novel, this was an interesting snapshot of time and place ...more
Wow I can't think why I didn't like this book more. It's too YA ? But that's a genre I dip into regularly. I don't mind teen romance angsty or otherwiWow I can't think why I didn't like this book more. It's too YA ? But that's a genre I dip into regularly. I don't mind teen romance angsty or otherwise. But these characters seems particularly clueless? The best thing for me was Used Book Store setting- I love used books and the idea of using them to pass messages back and forth is fun. The emotional ending lifted my rating to 3 stars....more
This was a wise and wonderful book. The story of a mother dying of pancreatic cancer and her son could have been depressing, but oddly it's rather empThis was a wise and wonderful book. The story of a mother dying of pancreatic cancer and her son could have been depressing, but oddly it's rather empowering. Of course it's sad she's sick, but *surprise* we're all going to die. It seems like, especially in American culture, that's a fact we really don't want to acknowledge. Schwalbe uses his mom's and his love of books as a way to connect and broach difficult conversations. As a bonus, books lovers like me are going to love a book about books . I never thought about the role of books as a way to connect across generations or to create legacies. I added books eight to my TBR list. ...more
"Winn and her husband Moth, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness become homeless after a bad investment and decide to walk the the Cornish coastli"Winn and her husband Moth, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness become homeless after a bad investment and decide to walk the the Cornish coastline."
It sounds horribly depressing, but it's really rather empowering as she is given the gift of time and travel to take measure of her life and what's important. There's introspection and connections with nature and people, sometimes humorously described, but always human. And since this is a journey I can't imagine ever taking, Winn allows me to vicariously enjoy the beauty of the walk without the struggles, although I'm also missing out on the resulting strength and progress.
Fung says what I've long suspected -diets don't work. Eat less move more has been the mantra over the past 20 years, yet obesity rates have exploded. Fung says what I've long suspected -diets don't work. Eat less move more has been the mantra over the past 20 years, yet obesity rates have exploded. This statistic blows my mind: "No state has an obesity rate below 20 %" I"m new to fasting, but only 3 months in and I see encouraging results, so I picked up this book to learn more. Fung explains the how, why and when and even throws in some recipes. It can be a bit repetitive for someone who reads it cover to cover like I did, but probably good for people who only want to know ,say, about weight loss and reads that chapter. This is exactly the book I was looking for....more
This is the kind of book you read for a fast exciting romp without looking too closely at plausibility. The ending was chalking ( haha see what I did This is the kind of book you read for a fast exciting romp without looking too closely at plausibility. The ending was chalking ( haha see what I did there?) and a bit of a let down for me. But for a debut author I was impressed. Three and a half stars rounded down....more
I have to admit, this book rocked me in ways I hadn't expected. It challenged some unexplored core beliefs and I've been doing a lot of reflecting.ButI have to admit, this book rocked me in ways I hadn't expected. It challenged some unexplored core beliefs and I've been doing a lot of reflecting.But, I can say unequivocally that I'm so impressed with Ali's courage-what a woman and what a life! She's an amazing story teller and an important voice for change. ...more
I feel like I better understand 9/11 from the inside- out instead of the outside- in, watching it stunned on my TV. A good timeline of what happened aI feel like I better understand 9/11 from the inside- out instead of the outside- in, watching it stunned on my TV. A good timeline of what happened and a snapshot of the experience of various people from inside the two towers. I'm glad some time passed before this was published. A pretty honest account of what went wrong and why. I must admit I still felt stressed and emotional hoping for a different ending, but it's good to be reminded. Four and a half broken heart stars...more
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