The Trees by Percival Everett. I had no expectations about this novel and, in fact, I picked it up because I wanted to read James by the same author, but am on a long reservation list at the library (currently 14th in line….) Fantastic group of characters, very clever plot and writing, am very much looking forward to reading more by Everett.
True Biz by Sara Novic was my book club read for June. This is one of those books I would never have picked up myself but I’m so glad I read it. The novel takes place in a residential school for the deaf. The story is engaging, the characters are interesting and the reader will learn a lot about the deaf community along the way.
Same. It was fantastic. I will read anything by Hampton Sides. Try Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Opening of the American West. If you want more.
I decided to try and write a few original poems as a Fathers' Day gift to all the dads in my life. I only finished one based on the parable of the prodigal son from the gospel of Luke, but read a really interesting book as research for writing it, Timothy Keller's "The Prodigal God." A lot of really interesting ideas in a very small book.
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. Two children meet in the hospital where one is a patient and the other is visiting her sister who has cancer, where they play video games together. The book follows them after they reconnect in Boston and follow their careers as video game programers and producers. Very good book which I liked a lot.
Finished Wolves of Eternity, Knausgaard's sequel to The Morning Star which completely beguiled me a few years ago. Wolves was quite different but equally engrossing. It will be four books total I think (a tetrology?) , in the end. Third volume book coming out in English in October. Deep character studies, metaphysical inquiries, some deep stuff if you like that sort of thing (I do). I think he's such a perceptive writer. I haven't read the My Struggle books yet but the first is waiting on my kindle.
My nearly 7 year old devoured the first two Percy Jackson books this month. He's reading How to Train Your Dragon from the beginning, he's listened to the audio at least 10x so it feels like a good place to start with longer chapter books. And an assortment of graphic novels at bedtime.
I'm in a bit of a slump and find myself falling asleep rather than reading these days. I've been finishing off some random books that have been sitting on my Kindle for awhile, finished Radical: A Lexicon and Lost on Me, but nothing has truly captured my attention. I definitely gravitate towards the new and shiny, but am trying to read what I have.
We leave for 2 weeks at the grandparents this week, so lots of porch reading (the latest Cresssida Cowell for kiddo, whatever comes through on Libby for me) will hopefully get me back in my groove.
Fiction wise despite a close run from Ambassador of Mars, book 15 in the Starship mage series by Glynn Stewart it has to be the Ready Player one book by Ernst Cline. 80’s pop and video cultural nostalgia via immersive virtual reality. Non fiction Deep Work by Cal Newport, looking at the benefits of concentrated focus to achieve big gains effectiveness.
The Big Time by Fritz Leiber. Concise, with a small setting and yet expansive in scope. I believe it’s also currently included as part of the Audible membership.
It’s an early Hugo award winner (1958). It’s my first time reading the author, a University of Chicago grad, which has no short supply of great writers.
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Great book! I need to re-read it sometime soon.
The Trees by Percival Everett. I had no expectations about this novel and, in fact, I picked it up because I wanted to read James by the same author, but am on a long reservation list at the library (currently 14th in line….) Fantastic group of characters, very clever plot and writing, am very much looking forward to reading more by Everett.
True Biz by Sara Novic was my book club read for June. This is one of those books I would never have picked up myself but I’m so glad I read it. The novel takes place in a residential school for the deaf. The story is engaging, the characters are interesting and the reader will learn a lot about the deaf community along the way.
Interesting, never heard of it!
It's high on my list! I looooved James.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune , this is my all time favorite of 2024. Was so excited to hear there is a sequel!
Great one. Loved Under the Whispering Door too.
I read this one in June, and it was my favorite of the month, too!
Anxious People by Frederik Backman. Can’t believe I waited this long to read it
I loved the Netflix series, I'll have to read the book now!
yes!!
There’s a great film adaptation (maybe on Netflix?) - I highly recommend now that you read the book!
Yes! I watched it right after. It lacked some funny bits in the book but still good overall.
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides. It’s the story of Captain Cook’s third and final voyage. A close second is The Little Liar by Mitch Albom.
Wide Wide Sea is on my shelf waiting for me! Glad to hear it's good.
It's fantastic. Couldn't put it down. I don't think Hampton Sides can write a bad book.
Same. It was fantastic. I will read anything by Hampton Sides. Try Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Opening of the American West. If you want more.
Loved Blood and Thunder and have read it twice. It's one of my very favorite books.
I decided to try and write a few original poems as a Fathers' Day gift to all the dads in my life. I only finished one based on the parable of the prodigal son from the gospel of Luke, but read a really interesting book as research for writing it, Timothy Keller's "The Prodigal God." A lot of really interesting ideas in a very small book.
On wonderful, thanks for sharing Justin!
G-Man: J Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. One of the best biographies I’ve read in a while.
This is one of the Pulitzers I’m looking forward to reading.
It's on my shelf! Really looking forward to it.
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. Two children meet in the hospital where one is a patient and the other is visiting her sister who has cancer, where they play video games together. The book follows them after they reconnect in Boston and follow their careers as video game programers and producers. Very good book which I liked a lot.
loved this! was so nostalgic for the games I played when I was younger while reading this
Such a great book. Glad you enjoyed it!
The Sportswriter by Richard Ford
A Talent for Murder, by Peter Swanson, was a quick and enjoyable read - it really surprised me that I would like the mystery-thriller genre!
Finished Wolves of Eternity, Knausgaard's sequel to The Morning Star which completely beguiled me a few years ago. Wolves was quite different but equally engrossing. It will be four books total I think (a tetrology?) , in the end. Third volume book coming out in English in October. Deep character studies, metaphysical inquiries, some deep stuff if you like that sort of thing (I do). I think he's such a perceptive writer. I haven't read the My Struggle books yet but the first is waiting on my kindle.
Nice! I have a couple of his books on my shelf, but I haven't actually read anything by him.
My nearly 7 year old devoured the first two Percy Jackson books this month. He's reading How to Train Your Dragon from the beginning, he's listened to the audio at least 10x so it feels like a good place to start with longer chapter books. And an assortment of graphic novels at bedtime.
I'm in a bit of a slump and find myself falling asleep rather than reading these days. I've been finishing off some random books that have been sitting on my Kindle for awhile, finished Radical: A Lexicon and Lost on Me, but nothing has truly captured my attention. I definitely gravitate towards the new and shiny, but am trying to read what I have.
We leave for 2 weeks at the grandparents this week, so lots of porch reading (the latest Cresssida Cowell for kiddo, whatever comes through on Libby for me) will hopefully get me back in my groove.
Nice! We haven't done the Train Your Dragon series.. will have to check it out.
Fiction wise despite a close run from Ambassador of Mars, book 15 in the Starship mage series by Glynn Stewart it has to be the Ready Player one book by Ernst Cline. 80’s pop and video cultural nostalgia via immersive virtual reality. Non fiction Deep Work by Cal Newport, looking at the benefits of concentrated focus to achieve big gains effectiveness.
*Love* both Ready Player One and Deep Work! Great choices.
John Henry Days by Colson Whitehead. Such a good writer and head spinning in all the tangents he takes for the reader.
Nice! I definitely want to read all his work; I'm about halfway through and that's one I haven't read yet.
The Big Time by Fritz Leiber. Concise, with a small setting and yet expansive in scope. I believe it’s also currently included as part of the Audible membership.
Nice, haven't heard of it. :)
It’s an early Hugo award winner (1958). It’s my first time reading the author, a University of Chicago grad, which has no short supply of great writers.
Ahh, cool!
The Trees by Conrad Richter.