Got Hearts in Suspension in the mail today!! Didn't think it would arrive before christmas. Was sure it would be around the 27,th or something. Feels like a christmas gift!! And i'm probably one of few in Sweden who has it. A bit excited about digging in..
What Are You Reading? Part Deux
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Strange Weather by Joe Hill and The Daredevil Frank Miller omnibus.
I know the feeling, Kurben. This is me when I opened my package from king family fan or if I get an Amazon box (rare):
You are such a slacker!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Started listing to 11/22/63
Yes, I is.You are such a slacker!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, but it is set in the same universe. I like it better than I did Fellside.
Kurben, I hope you enjoy Hearts In Suspension. I learned a lot about what the times were like back then and also more about our beloved favorite writer.
I've been flying through Christine, when I've had a chance to read the last few days. Loving it so far, especially after just finishing the mildly disappointing Sleeping Beauties.
Reading North And South by John Jakes. A historical novel well done! I really like those.
I started The Boy on the Bridge a few months ago, but had to return it to the library before I was finished. Probably only read about 50 pages or so. I will have to check it out again one of these days.
I’ve had the flu since Christmas Eve and haven’t felt much like reading. Am feeling a little better today so I’m resting on the couch with a book by SK—He’s my comfort reading. The book is Desperation, a reread.
Three new books for Christmas: Sleeping Beauties, Guns, Germs, and Steel, and The Heart's Invisible Furies. Yesterday I spent the day reading a review book, though. I was quoted in PR for her last two books, so they sent me the book (2 copies, no less--lol) without my requesting it. Fun story by an author I genuinely like, so I didn't mind.
Guns, Germs and Steel is excellent!! Assuming it is the Jared Diamond book?Three new books for Christmas: Sleeping Beauties, Guns, Germs, and Steel, and The Heart's Invisible Furies. Yesterday I spent the day reading a review book, though. I was quoted in PR for her last two books, so they sent me the book (2 copies, no less--lol) without my requesting it. Fun story by an author I genuinely like, so I didn't mind.
Last week I finally finished reading The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly. It was the first book I actually finished in several months. 
Am currently reading Rising Sun by Michael Crichton.
Am currently reading Rising Sun by Michael Crichton.
Feel better soon, Cody! Drink lots of fluids!!
Finished The Last Witchfinder and loved every word. I was charmed by the writing and learned at least one or two new words per page. I’m already missing Jennet, Barnaby, Ben Franklin, Isaac Newton, and all the other characters the author brought to life. One of the characters is Newton’s book—hard to explain, but his writing, Mathematical Principles, narrates part of the story.
I would recommend this
book to anyone who loves science, historical fiction, and learning how religion managed to execute hundreds of thousands of people they deemed witches and warlocks. This review on Amazon captures my thoughts.
I would recommend this
book to anyone who loves science, historical fiction, and learning how religion managed to execute hundreds of thousands of people they deemed witches and warlocks. This review on Amazon captures my thoughts.
To say that Witchfinder was a slow read is accurate but not an insult. Morrow picks his words very carefully. There's a deliberate pace to his narratives. Also, there's a wit to this book that might be lost on some readers if they're not looking for it.
The book spans the generation that connects Newton to Franklin, as narrated by Newton's seminal "Mathematical Principles" treatise who is itself an interesting character as embodied by Morrow. The connective tissue is the protagonist, Jennet Stearne, the rationalist black sheep of a witch-baiting family. Her improbable story involves banishment to the Colonies, participating in the Salem witch trials, being taken captive by an Iroquois tribe, taking Benjamin Franklin's virginity, and getting shipwrecked on a tropical island. Sure, it's a stretch, but that's what makes this fun. The best scene, though, is stolen by Newton's jealous contemporary, Robert Hooke.
This book isn't for everybody. The audience for this book has little reverence for social mores, less for religious ones, believes in the primacy of reason, and roles their eyes every time they see smart people act like idiots just to fit in with the neighbors.
The book spans the generation that connects Newton to Franklin, as narrated by Newton's seminal "Mathematical Principles" treatise who is itself an interesting character as embodied by Morrow. The connective tissue is the protagonist, Jennet Stearne, the rationalist black sheep of a witch-baiting family. Her improbable story involves banishment to the Colonies, participating in the Salem witch trials, being taken captive by an Iroquois tribe, taking Benjamin Franklin's virginity, and getting shipwrecked on a tropical island. Sure, it's a stretch, but that's what makes this fun. The best scene, though, is stolen by Newton's jealous contemporary, Robert Hooke.
This book isn't for everybody. The audience for this book has little reverence for social mores, less for religious ones, believes in the primacy of reason, and roles their eyes every time they see smart people act like idiots just to fit in with the neighbors.
Thanks, Dana! Am feeling a bit better today.
Sending a ton of healing vibes your way.