What are you reading in November 2016?

Re-reading or perhaps reading for the first time, some old Rebus novels borrowed from my co worker who owns all the Ian Rankin novels. Just finished Hide and Seek by Ian Rankin

I'm reading a cross between history and biography: History's People: Personalities and the Past by Margaret MacMillan.

Just finished The Illegal by Lawrence Hill and feeling a bit disappointed. A good read, and a very topical theme considering tomorrow is election day in the US...but I found it somewhat simplistic and the messages overemphasized.

I'm reading a British thriller that half-way through isn't very thrilling. It's Disclaimer, by Renee Knight. Maybe I'm just too caught up in The Crown on Netflix. Perfect comfort watching during this dreary November of Vancouver rain and US election.

Finished The Break by Katherena Vermette. It was short - listed for either the Roger's Prize, or the GG's prize. I have yet to create a review, but what a fabulous read, about First Nations people living in Winnipeg, off the reserve and the issues that go with living there. 5 stars.

Currently reading Miss Jane by Brad Watson.

I'm reading A Brief History of the Crusades: Islam and Christianity in the Struggle for World Supremacy by Geoffrey Hindley.

I finished Disclaimer, which did get better in the second half, and now I'm starting an old Carol Shields -- The Box Garden. Time for some Canlit.

Just finished an Ann Cleeves mystery novel and enjoyed it: White Nights

I'm reading His Whole Life by Elizabeth Hay

Finished The Box Garden by Carol Shields. Took me a bit to get into it, but she really is a gifted writer, and it was fun to get that authentic look at life 40 years ago. Now focusing on Othello. My 16 year old is studying this and I always read the Shakespeare plays along with my daughters.

I read the novels my children had to read in school, as well as the Shakespeare plays, along with them. Now they are both studying computer science and have no time for novels.

I, luckily, do. I'm reading No New Land by M.G. Vassanji.

>11 LynnB: - I think the only novel I read along with was To Kill a Mockingbird, which I had read already myself when I was in grade 10. They don't do a lot of novel study at their school, and most of the novels they study are ones that I read in school too (e.g. The Outsiders, Of Mice and Men). I'd absolutely read a novel if it was one I hadn't read yet. My younger daughter is taking Literature 12 next year, so I may get a chance then.

My older daughter is in third year university and doesn't have time for novels either.

Currently reading a bit of suspense, I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh. Miss Jane by Brad Watson was a wonderful read! I really recommend it.

Holding Juno: Canada's Heroic Defence of the D-Day Beaches / Mark Zuehlke
2.5 stars

This is Zuehlke’s second book covering D-Day. focusing on Canadian troops at Juno Beach. The first book focused on that exact day. This one continues with the days following, from June 7-12, 1944.

I liked the first one. I’m not sure if the style was any different (it’s been 3 years since I read it), if I just wasn’t in the mood as much, this time (though I purposely read it over Remembrance Day), or what, but it just didn’t draw me in this time. Some parts did, particularly the 12th SS German group who just went ahead and murdered many POWs – horrifying, but it’s one story of it that sure got my attention! I believe there is supposed to be a third book that also continues this, but I’m not sure of the title. I might still give it a try, I’m not sure. I will likely try a fictional book that he has written, though – a mystery set on Vancouver Island.

In Grade 12, each of my boys had to choose a Canadian novel to write about. That was fun! They did Not Wanted on the Voyage by Timothy Findley and A Scientific Romance by Ronald Wright, which I hadn't read. I re-read NWonV for about the 4th time...I enjoy that book.

>12 Nickelini: That's interesting! And you've reminded me to hunt down a copy of Not Wanted on the Voyage. The only Findley I've read is The Wars.

>15 LynnB: I really liked Not Wanted on the Voyage, as well! I've only read it once, though! I've been meaning, ever since, to try something else by him, but I still haven't.

all of Timothy Findlay's books are quite different from each other...but I always enjoy them. Go for it!

I'm reading The Son of a Certain Woman by Wayne Johnston

>18 LynnB: Oh, that's interesting! Good to know!

Recently finished a "thriller" by In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware, that was a bit too predictable for my liking but I did finish it in one day just to see how it all worked out.

>21 ted74ca: Oh, I'm reading that one soon. I've heard it's a bit predictable too, but I find with thrillers you just have to suspend belief and go along for the ride.

I'm about to start Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

>22 Nickelini:. I much preferred another thriller I just finished this morning Watching Edie by Camilla Way. You might one to try that one...

You Might Be From Saskatchewan If... Volume 2 / Carson Demmans, Jason Sylvestre.
2.5 stars

This is a book of comics that probably should have been funny for someone who grew up in Saskatchewan, but I didn’t laugh. A few of them made me smile, but that was about it. It was ok, but not as good as I had hoped.

I need to be reminded how to "force" a touchstone. I know I've been told before, but it's been too long and I don't remember! I will "star" the post so I can find it again later. Thank you!

I am reading The Wonder by Emma Donoghue.

>25 LibraryCin:, Oh I just did it for the book in my post. (I guess the touchstones are misbehaving!)
So where it says (other) in the Touchstones I clicked on that and there was a long list of book choices and I scrolled down until I found the book I needed then clicked on the book title and the proper touchstone came up. Good luck!

Oh, no. Thre is no list at all, so there is no other. Its not finding it, though i have added it to my shelf, but thank you. I do know there is some way to get that touchstone anyway. I just dont remember how!

>27 LibraryCin: Look at the URL for the book, and copy the work number (16984377). Inside the touchstone brackets, paste the work number followed by two colons then the title. Thus: \16984377::You Might Be From Saskatchewan If... Volume 2\

You Might Be From Saskatchewan If... Volume 2

For a suspense novel, I really enjoyed I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh. I enjoyed it much more than The Widow or Girl on a Train, both of which got a bit tiresome. Of course your mileage may vary.

Currently reading another suspense / crime book, Death of a Nightingale by Lene Kaaberbol.

>28 SylviaC: Thank you so much! I knew someone would know! I've now also starred your reply, so I have something to come back to next time. :-)

I'm reading Wenjack by Joseph Boyden.

Just finished the graphic novel Beverly,a collection of short graphic tales. Very disturbing and wonderful.

I'm reading Voss by Patrick White for a book club.

Still working my through or re-reading my work colleague's collection of Rebus novels: The Black Book by Ian Rankin. Always enjoyable.

Just nabbed a 7 day library read of A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny. Very rainy/blustery day, perfect for being under a blanket reading.

>29 vancouverdeb:. I, too, really liked I Let You Go, Deb.

A brief respite from the stack of library books awaiting me that are mostly crime fiction-a quick, but good read: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler. I always enjoy Anne Tyler's writing; don't know why I don't seek her out more often.

>37 ted74ca: We enjoy a lot of books in common, ted74ca. I enjoyed Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler also. Quick and fairly light, but a good read.

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda is my latest read. Didn't love it but didn't hate it;the structure of the story unfolding (told in reverse order of events over 14 days) annoyed me quite a bit and also I didn't really like any of the characters at all. A good first try at an adult novel for this author, though.

Finished Anne Perry's No Graves as Yet and found it a bit disappointing, although it did move along at a good pace. The characters weren't strong enough to care about. I think it was one of Perry's earlier works and wasn't part of a series as most of her other works are.

I'm reading The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer.

Reading Kit's Law by Donna Morrisey and loving it! Great piece of Can Lit!

I just finished Blueeyedboy by Joanne Harris, an author I just discovered this year. I don't what this says about my own nature, but I loved this twisted, dark, dysfunctional thriller.

Nothing to do on these very rainy days except read: Red Bones by Ann Cleeves. Well, I guess I could do housework, but...

Yesterday, I started The Promise of Canada: 150 Years -- People and Ideas that have Shaped our Country by Charlotte Gray. I'm excited because I will be meeting the author at a luncheon next week!.