Walking Alone - Bentley Little
A collection of short stories spanning 3 decades.
A collection of short stories spanning 3 decades.
What Are You Reading? Part Deux
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Gasp, Gasp... Too darn hot to read here, sadly. I am fighting just to keep breathing (slight stretch of imagination but just slight) so instead i bingewatch a tvseries, dont demand as much brainpower.
I just got done listing to The Outsider...I really like it.
Since The Outsider, I have read...
the various short stories for our discussions here.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse I enjoyed it, but the ending seemed rushed. The book went back and forth between a character in the present and a character in the past, with the past person telling the history along with her story, which is easy to read. But at the end, it read more like a straight up history text, and my mind wandered a bit.
The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn, I think I posted about this one already. HollyGolightly did you like it??
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Liked it much better than Gone Girl but am having a hard time with the HBO adaptation. They are staying pretty true so far, it just seems to be dragging along.
The Storm King by Brendan Duffy. New author for me, this is his 2nd book. I liked it well enough to want to read his first one. Borrowed this one from the library.
Am halfway through The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on my kindle. Liking it, am afraid it will be causing tears at some point.
About halfway through Year One by Nora Roberts, another library book. It is similar in plot to The Stand.
Next up is Part 1 of The Stand for Doc's group read and also Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. From the library.
I have no shortage of books in my TBR pile, but took Ali to the library and could not resist checking some out for myself. Because, books.
the various short stories for our discussions here.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse I enjoyed it, but the ending seemed rushed. The book went back and forth between a character in the present and a character in the past, with the past person telling the history along with her story, which is easy to read. But at the end, it read more like a straight up history text, and my mind wandered a bit.
The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn, I think I posted about this one already. HollyGolightly did you like it??
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Liked it much better than Gone Girl but am having a hard time with the HBO adaptation. They are staying pretty true so far, it just seems to be dragging along.
The Storm King by Brendan Duffy. New author for me, this is his 2nd book. I liked it well enough to want to read his first one. Borrowed this one from the library.
Am halfway through The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on my kindle. Liking it, am afraid it will be causing tears at some point.
About halfway through Year One by Nora Roberts, another library book. It is similar in plot to The Stand.
Next up is Part 1 of The Stand for Doc's group read and also Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. From the library.
I have no shortage of books in my TBR pile, but took Ali to the library and could not resist checking some out for myself. Because, books.
You are like me when it comes to books, right? You just cant say no.Since The Outsider, I have read...
the various short stories for our discussions here.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse I enjoyed it, but the ending seemed rushed. The book went back and forth between a character in the present and a character in the past, with the past person telling the history along with her story, which is easy to read. But at the end, it read more like a straight up history text, and my mind wandered a bit.
The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn, I think I posted about this one already. HollyGolightly did you like it??
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Liked it much better than Gone Girl but am having a hard time with the HBO adaptation. They are staying pretty true so far, it just seems to be dragging along.
The Storm King by Brendan Duffy. New author for me, this is his 2nd book. I liked it well enough to want to read his first one. Borrowed this one from the library.
Am halfway through The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on my kindle. Liking it, am afraid it will be causing tears at some point.
About halfway through Year One by Nora Roberts, another library book. It is similar in plot to The Stand.
Next up is Part 1 of The Stand for Doc's group read and also Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. From the library.
I have no shortage of books in my TBR pile, but took Ali to the library and could not resist checking some out for myself. Because, books.
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Do you have a bath tub? I have a really deep one (about 18 inches deep) - I like to fill it up with hot or warm water but you could also put tepid water in there. Just soak in the water for a while, then towel off good.
I find it helps a bit when it is really hot. I hope you have air conditioning!
Oh yeah - if you have any bath salts like Epsom salts that is nice in there too.
I love it. The way Hiaasen creates characters and then sets them up in the weirdest situations is brilliant. And the little details; the Security chief and his IV, for example. And I'm always a sucker for a guest appearance from Skink (and Jim, of course).
I have a chapter in my dissertation on Deliverance, so I was so excited to see your post! I haven't met a lot of people who have read Deliverance. Are you re-reading it or is this your first go through?
I read/studied the novel before I ever saw the movie. I was surprised by how bad (aesthetically/plot wise) the film was given its significance in pop culture. Was also expecting waaaay more Burt Reynolds. A few of my colleagues have taken a trip up to Rabun, Georgia and said it was interesting. I am not sure if he's still working (he may have retired), but Lonnie (the boy with the banjo) used to be a greeter at the Rabun Walmart and was, according to what I've read, such a lovely person to meet.
I'm reading On Beauty by Zadie Smith. I think she was one of Joe Hill's favorite authors.
Ghost Story is so good. It's a book that comes to mind once in a while, seemingly out of nowhere. My favorite King books/stories have a way of doing that too.
I have Floating Dragon on my TBR. What's the consensus on that one?
My past reading has been mostly non-fiction research-related stuff, but I have a bit of a break and am working through an edited collection of Arthur Machen's works: The Great God Pan and Other Horror Stories. He is a fabulous writer. His prose reminds me of Bram Stoker, who I really like. The cover of the book is also really neat!
cat in a bag Sing , Unburied, Sing is on my list too! (one of the books for my campus reading group). I am a bit ashamed to admit I have yet to read Salvage the Bones. I'm wondering if I should try to read the two novels back-to-back.
cat in a bag Sing , Unburied, Sing is on my list too! (one of the books for my campus reading group). I am a bit ashamed to admit I have yet to read Salvage the Bones. I'm wondering if I should try to read the two novels back-to-back.
This is my first read through. I loved the movie, but I'm finding Dickey's language really adds so much to the movie playing in my head. I could quote you some passages that particularly jumped out at me, but there are too many! I'd just be typing the whole book.
I haven't read the book or seen the movie.
I read this a couple of months ago. Uncle Stevie included it on the list of recommended books -- which I'm trying to read my way through. I agree that it reads a bit like Stoker. Also read Conjure Wife by Fritz Lieber and have Magic by William Goldman waiting in the wings. I got distracted by SK and Carl Hiaasen. And Terry Pratchett.
....I thoroughly enjoyed the book....read it years after I first saw the flick, and was amused by the all the changes from word to screen.....there is a great multi-part interview with Burt and Bob Costas, done years ago on TV-where Burt gives a lot of detail on the making of the movie....I imagine it's out there in YouTubesville somewhere.....
I cannot say yay or nay on reading the two back to back, Sing, Unburied, Sing will be my first experience with Jesmyn Ward.
Since The Outsider, I have read...
the various short stories for our discussions here.
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse I enjoyed it, but the ending seemed rushed. The book went back and forth between a character in the present and a character in the past, with the past person telling the history along with her story, which is easy to read. But at the end, it read more like a straight up history text, and my mind wandered a bit.
The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn, I think I posted about this one already. HollyGolightly did you like it??
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Liked it much better than Gone Girl but am having a hard time with the HBO adaptation. They are staying pretty true so far, it just seems to be dragging along.
The Storm King by Brendan Duffy. New author for me, this is his 2nd book. I liked it well enough to want to read his first one. Borrowed this one from the library.
Am halfway through The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on my kindle. Liking it, am afraid it will be causing tears at some point.
About halfway through Year One by Nora Roberts, another library book. It is similar in plot to The Stand.
Next up is Part 1 of The Stand for Doc's group read and also Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. From the library.
I have no shortage of books in my TBR pile, but took Ali to the library and could not resist checking some out for myself. Because, books.
I did like it it cat! I read it in just a few days - which is incredible for me. I just picked up Gone Girl at the GW yesterday. Plan on starting it this weekend. I tried to watch Sharp Objects - it's a little dark and depressing.
So is Gone Girl.
Ah - I'll steer clear then. I don't need any darkness or negativity. Maybe I'll re-read some Fannie Flagg while we re-read The Stand.