riotproof Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I just finished listening to the audiobook Convenience Store Woman and I really liked it. It was a bit quirky, but so funny, sad and it had a satisfying ending. Looking at the reviews on goodreads though, it is quite polarising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltogetherElsewhere Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) ‘This one wild and precious life’ by Sarah Wilson. God it’s thought provoking! Good if you’re an Alain de Botton fan (though less pretentious, possibly.) Edited October 24, 2020 by AltogetherElsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippityroo Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Not reading anything currently, I’ve been meaning too, but just been busy doing other ‘crap’. I have V. E. Schwab’s latest release, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, sitting here waiting for me to dive in. I desperately want to start it, but haven’t got to it yet. Last book I read was a few weeks ago; The Survivors by Jane Harper. Wasn’t too bad. Enjoyable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsLaurie Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Just finished “Party of Two”, by Jasmine Guillory. Light and fluffy and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifyfofum Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I am reading Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld. I so wanted to love it but am just disappointed.Last one was Where the Crawdads Sing which was amazing! Highly recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishu Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart- I'm quite enjoying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueratbag Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) I've just finished a re-read of "A Night to Remember" by Walter Lord, a 1955 telling of the Titanic sinking. Good book. Then I read (first time) "The Other side of the Night" by Daniel Butler. This is the story of the two other ships most involved - Carpathia, which came to the rescue of the Titanic survivors, and Californian, whose captain paid no attention despite being in visual range of Titanic the whole time. His crewmen reported Titanic's distress rockets to him, and he paid no attention. They watched Titanic sink from a few miles away and did nothing, while Rostron (captain of Carpathia) raced 60 nautical miles in an unsurpassed example of leadership and seamanship, and rescued over 700 people. I'm interested in human factors - why people do what they do. I've done a presentation on the Carpathia's rescue for the uni students, when I had to do a presentation on leadership. Also, I like old books. It's easy to forget how different things were in the past - for example that fact that there wasn't really such a thing as adolescence the way we see it today. Both captains started their training going to sea at ages 12 and 13. My uncles all left school and went to work at 12, and my dad and two brothers emigrated to Australia from England on their own at ages 16, 17, and 18. They had 5 pounds money each, and had to make their own way from there. Bit different from now. Edited October 24, 2020 by sueratbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic_marker Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Going to start reading a book l got for my birthday. "The Pull Of The Stars." Of all things it's about a nurse that works in a hospital, where expectant mothers who have come down with an unfamiliar flu and are quarantined together and it has turned into a Pandemic. The author is Emma Donoghue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart- I'm quite enjoying it Oh I loved that one! The cover is soooo beautiful too.ETA magic marker, I have that on reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueratbag Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Going to start reading a book l got for my birthday. "The Pull Of The Stars." Of all things it's about a nurse that works in a hospital, where expectant mothers who have come down with an unfamiliar flu and are quarantined together and it has turned into a Pandemic. The author is Emma Donoghue. Sounds very topical!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonetAgain Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I'm reading the wife before me, can't remember the author. I started it today and its a quick read but not quite what I thought it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verucasalt Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I just finished reading "Circe". The author Madeline Miller explores Greek mythology from a feminist perspective. There are many of life's themes that resonate here like unsupportive parents, framing a relationship in a much more positive light that it deserves, betrayal by siblings and so on.I was really inspired by Circe's spirit and determination. She lives her immortal life on her own terms in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippityroo Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I just finished reading "Circe". The author Madeline Miller explores Greek mythology from a feminist perspective. There are many of life's themes that resonate here like unsupportive parents, framing a relationship in a much more positive light that it deserves, betrayal by siblings and so on.I was really inspired by Circe's spirit and determination. She lives her immortal life on her own terms in the end. Oh Circe was just wonderful! I love that one. The Song of Achilles by the same author was just as brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Jean and Johnny by Beverley Clearly, was in the mood for a sweet 1950s story today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verucasalt Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I just finished reading "Circe". The author Madeline Miller explores Greek mythology from a feminist perspective. There are many of life's themes that resonate here like unsupportive parents, framing a relationship in a much more positive light that it deserves, betrayal by siblings and so on.I was really inspired by Circe's spirit and determination. She lives her immortal life on her own terms in the end. Oh Circe was just wonderful! I love that one. The Song of Achilles by the same author was just as brilliant. How exciting - no idea Madeline Miller had written another. That's next on my list then. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blimpette Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I am reading Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld. I so wanted to love it but am just disappointed.Last one was Where the Crawdads Sing which was amazing! Highly recommend I agree with both!I just finished Three Women - I don't know what to think! I was told it was about women's desire, but it was more about the dominance of men.Now reading some fluff, Grown Ups by Marion Keyes, light-hearted and entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippityroo Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I just finished reading "Circe". The author Madeline Miller explores Greek mythology from a feminist perspective. There are many of life's themes that resonate here like unsupportive parents, framing a relationship in a much more positive light that it deserves, betrayal by siblings and so on.I was really inspired by Circe's spirit and determination. She lives her immortal life on her own terms in the end. Oh Circe was just wonderful! I love that one. The Song of Achilles by the same author was just as brilliant. How exciting - no idea Madeline Miller had written another. That's next on my list then. Thank you! You’re welcome! It’s another Greek story, about of course, Achilles. And his good buddy Patroclus. So very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aughra Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I'm desperately trying to finish Catch22 before it's due back at the library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapdasherie Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Jean and Johnny by Beverley Clearly, was in the mood for a sweet 1950s story today. My sister had this book and I can remember sneaking into her room to read it when I was about 10. I always think of it when I sew anything with a pattern, remembering her plaid skirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Ah yes, the skirt with the "jogs" in it, as there wasn't enough fabric to match up the pattern! Such a cute book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hi everyone, just dipping my toes into the new forum. I recently finished a novel by Elizabeth Taylor ‘A Game of Hide and Seek’. It was beautifully written and I would love to read more by the same author. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I've just finished a re-read of "A Night to Remember" by Walter Lord, a 1955 telling of the Titanic sinking. Good book. Then I read (first time) "The Other side of the Night" by Daniel Butler. This is the story of the two other ships most involved - Carpathia, which came to the rescue of the Titanic survivors, and Californian, whose captain paid no attention despite being in visual range of Titanic the whole time. His crewmen reported Titanic's distress rockets to him, and he paid no attention. They watched Titanic sink from a few miles away and did nothing, while Rostron (captain of Carpathia) raced 60 nautical miles in an unsurpassed example of leadership and seamanship, and rescued over 700 people. I'm interested in human factors - why people do what they do. I've done a presentation on the Carpathia's rescue for the uni students, when I had to do a presentation on leadership. Also, I like old books. It's easy to forget how different things were in the past - for example that fact that there wasn't really such a thing as adolescence the way we see it today. Both captains started their training going to sea at ages 12 and 13. My uncles all left school and went to work at 12, and my dad and two brothers emigrated to Australia from England on their own at ages 16, 17, and 18. They had 5 pounds money each, and had to make their own way from there. Bit different from now. This sounds like a wonderful book, I will have to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplekitty Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 A space opera series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootaloo Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Last book I read was a few weeks ago; The Survivors by Jane Harper. Wasn’t too bad. Enjoyable enough. I grabbed a copy of this last week. I loved her other books so am looking forward to reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozquoll Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Plowing through the backlog of my Dad's New Scientist magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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