Finally was able to take in the fantastic The Gales of November. I love shipwreck narratives and this is one of the very best. Bacon does a marvelous job of bringing the humans of this story to life, and telling the story in a captivating, human way.
Wolf Hall. I don’t know how I’m so far behind in reading this wonderful account of Thomas Cromwell—probably because he’s one of my least favorite historical characters, right up there ahead of HenryVIII. Mantel’s depiction of him makes him and the time fascinating, though Cromwell becomes less sympathetic as the novel moves along. I also finished Theo of Golden for my book club. I found it entertaining, though I’d probably have dnf’d it, if not for the motivation mentioned.
The best book I read in February was "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After discussing it with our Great Reads book group I gave it 4 Stars out of 5 Stars.
Non fiction "Ancestors" by Pierre Zalloua. A genetics researcher delves into the DNA mix of those who lived in the Levant. If you're interested in the science of DNA, I was not, you will find this book interesting. But for me The theories developed by the author on culture, mostly the second half of the book, was what interested me. The author clearly has a point of view he is pushing. But it does not detract from his thesis.
All about Love by bell hooks. While I did read a romance novel I enjoyed, bell hooks gave my a piece of work to think on, think through, and discuss with others!
Finally was able to take in the fantastic The Gales of November. I love shipwreck narratives and this is one of the very best. Bacon does a marvelous job of bringing the humans of this story to life, and telling the story in a captivating, human way.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. I'm a Patchett fan, and this one didn't disappoint!
The Correspondent is in my TBR - I'm hoping to get to it soon.
Wolf Hall. I don’t know how I’m so far behind in reading this wonderful account of Thomas Cromwell—probably because he’s one of my least favorite historical characters, right up there ahead of HenryVIII. Mantel’s depiction of him makes him and the time fascinating, though Cromwell becomes less sympathetic as the novel moves along. I also finished Theo of Golden for my book club. I found it entertaining, though I’d probably have dnf’d it, if not for the motivation mentioned.
“Augustus” by John Williams
It was weird, reading it I wasn’t sure how I felt. And looking back I can’t point to many things that I can say “I loved THIS”
But it’s stuck with me.
I started this a while back and should probably return. I picked it up immediately after finishing the Robert Harris trilogy about Cicero.
Not familiar with that! Will look it up!!
Looking forward to reading this.
Trinity by Leon Uris.
It’s a big chonky boy, but it’s worthy
Infinite Jest. My second time through since I read it the first time in 1996. It contains multitudes.
Kathleen Norris' Dakota
Two for me. One was Unicorn Western and the other was a reread of The Left Hand of Darkness after not reading it for decades
Heart the Lover by Lily King.
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Absolutely delightful story and so much better than I thought it would be.
Everything is Never Enough by Bobby Jamieson
I always enjoyed reading BFG to my students.
The best book I read in February was "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After discussing it with our Great Reads book group I gave it 4 Stars out of 5 Stars.
Non fiction "Ancestors" by Pierre Zalloua. A genetics researcher delves into the DNA mix of those who lived in the Levant. If you're interested in the science of DNA, I was not, you will find this book interesting. But for me The theories developed by the author on culture, mostly the second half of the book, was what interested me. The author clearly has a point of view he is pushing. But it does not detract from his thesis.
Yes, great book! I also just read it.
Referring to The Gales of November book mentioned by Jason.
All about Love by bell hooks. While I did read a romance novel I enjoyed, bell hooks gave my a piece of work to think on, think through, and discuss with others!