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“I enjoyed Goodman's The Lake of Dead Languages, but I felt that aside from the unique subject of classical languages and...”
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Wait, you're going to India and Greece??!!
Hmmm, the list of books I plan to read seems to be growing, but the list of books I've read...not growing so much.
In addition to that other stuff, Ordinary Wolves is also my book club book. I show up without having read the book too often (don't tell Suzanne! :-) so this time I have to make good...
Yeah, I like Melrose Plant too. He's a trip. The Aunt Dimitys sound insufferable. I think I'll give them a miss. The book I'm reading right now, Ordinary Wolves, is slow going for me. Nothing really happens, it's just like a long description of living in the arctic, which is interesting, but not gripping. It makes me long for a good mystery that makes me want to get back to it when I put it down.
Who's this Aunt Dimity?
Jeez, The Monk sounds kind of gruesome!
Wow, you've already read almost 100 of the 1001 books you must read before you die. I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy...
I just read a really good review of another book about Africa (a collection of stories). Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan. I'm adding it to my plan to read list.
Hannah, Look at the review for "The Night Villa" by Carol Goodman. It sounds like something you'd be interested in. I haven't read it, so I can't review it , but it's on my list.Mom
What do you think of "The Age of Innocence"? I'm a real Wharton fan - of course! Do you like Peter Carey? I started to read one of his books and didn't care for it. love, mom
Hannah, you sure read a lot of books about war in Africa. Doesn't it get you down?
Hannah,If you want more good Africa books, try "When a Crocodile Eats the Sun" by Peter Godwin. It comes highly recommend by 2 people. For something lighter, Macaire recommends the mystery series by Suzanne Arruda, set in Kenya after WWI. I also recommend the Mystery "Christine Falls" by Benjamin Black. It's set in Ireland, and it's dark. The protagonist is a forensic pathologist. love, mom
Thinking about your quest for mystery series you like. Have you tried:Reginald Hill (Dalziel and Pascoe)Grace Brophy (Inspector Cenni)Peter Lovesey (Inspector Henrietta Mallin)Barbara Cleverly (Scotland Yard Inspector Joe Sandilands)I haven't read these, but you might want to look at them.love, mom
I haven't read "The End of Manners", but I've read other books by the author, and she's pretty good. Has Lisa read these:"The Moonlit Cage" by Linda HOlman"Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson"The Bookseller of Kabul" by Asne Seierstad"The Places in Between" by Rory Stewart"West of Kabul, East of New York" by Mir Tamim Ansary"The Swallows of Kabul" by Yasmina Khadra?love, mom
Hot is right! I started reading "Bridge of Sighs" by Richard Russo. I'm reading it for a book discussion (not mine) I've been invited to at another library. He's one of those writers who makes writing seem effortless. I'm intrigued by how the upstate NY and Venice settings are going to come together. I just finished (listening to) "The Girl of His Dreams" by Donna Leon, and I think it's her best. It's got the usual message about the absence of justice in the world, but the characters and their morality and their love for each other shine through. love, mom
Hannah, I forgot you read "Mistress of the Art of Death". I see you gave it 5 *s. She has a new book out called "The Serpent's Tale", but I haven't read it yet. I saw you gave "Nada" 5 *s also. I bought it but haven't read it yet. love, mom
I'm so glad you're on Shelfari! It's a lot of fun and a good way to keep track of what you want to read.mom