I've been slowly making my way through The Dog Stars. It's dystopian, which is a different genre for me, but as you mention here it's the gorgeous language (and insight) that pulls me in.
Just finished The Family Moskat by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Big long family saga about Jews in Warsaw between WW1 and WW2. Very compelling, sad and funny and so many great characters.
While I still find All The Stars We Cannot See to be one of the best-written novels I've read, the most recent book I read was a book-club assignment: The Music Of Jimmy Ojotriste (sad eye). It captured music, dance, and Mexican culture in LA so evocatively.
History buffs will like “Paddy Whacked” by T. J. English. It’s a history of the Irish mafia. I didn’t have an interest in Irish history so not even sure why it appealed to me but I’m glad I bought it. The book is filled with interesting American history and though most of what is discussed is violent the book actually gave me hope about the U.S.’ present state of affairs. The government corruption during most of the 1900s was blatant and widespread. I realize we really aren’t experiencing anything new and knowing that we survived a bribed and corrupt government in the past, gives me hope that we can again.
Olive Kitteridge! It was so good and funny and now I wanna read the follow ups.
I'm halfway thru Tremor of Intent: An Eschatological Spy Novel by Anthony Burgess which is awesome - I've not read anything of his besides clockwork orange and both of them employ heavy use of russian words, most of which I understand and thus love!
Oh, I love Olive Kitteridge! So good! Did you see the mini-series with Frances McDormand?
I've not heard of Tremor of Intent. I really liked A Clockwork Orange back in the day...though did not understand the Russian words!...so I will check it out. Thanks!
I finished a book called Out of Love by Hazel Hayes. This is my second time reading it. The first time I was getting through a break-up and the writing tugged on too my heart strings at the time that I had to put it down. It had put into words emotions that I felt but couldn't describe myself!
"A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers was a recent read. Short--you can do it in one sitting--and charming parable set in an imaginary world that has survived an apocalypse. It's not grim, heavy on the ravaged landscape, rather an optimistic journey by a young human who encounters a wild robot (yes, a wild robot). First of a series from a Hugo-award winning author.
I've been slowly making my way through The Dog Stars. It's dystopian, which is a different genre for me, but as you mention here it's the gorgeous language (and insight) that pulls me in.
Loved this book.
Oooh! I will have to check that out. Thanks! Dystopian would be different for me, too!
Just finished The Family Moskat by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Big long family saga about Jews in Warsaw between WW1 and WW2. Very compelling, sad and funny and so many great characters.
Oh, that sounds right up my alley. Thank you!
Natalka Burian's The Night Shift!!!
Just googled! That sounds fantastic!! Ordering. Thanks!
While I still find All The Stars We Cannot See to be one of the best-written novels I've read, the most recent book I read was a book-club assignment: The Music Of Jimmy Ojotriste (sad eye). It captured music, dance, and Mexican culture in LA so evocatively.
Oooh, that sounds good! I could do with some dancing. I will check it out. Thanks!
Currently reading, "Practical Sigil Magic," by Frater U.D. Oldie but goodie.
Very cool! I was not aware of this type of magic. I'm intrigued!
You should pick up the book.
History buffs will like “Paddy Whacked” by T. J. English. It’s a history of the Irish mafia. I didn’t have an interest in Irish history so not even sure why it appealed to me but I’m glad I bought it. The book is filled with interesting American history and though most of what is discussed is violent the book actually gave me hope about the U.S.’ present state of affairs. The government corruption during most of the 1900s was blatant and widespread. I realize we really aren’t experiencing anything new and knowing that we survived a bribed and corrupt government in the past, gives me hope that we can again.
Oh, I'm fascinated by Irish history. I will check this out. Thanks!
I haven’t seen the series yet it’s on my list!
Olive Kitteridge! It was so good and funny and now I wanna read the follow ups.
I'm halfway thru Tremor of Intent: An Eschatological Spy Novel by Anthony Burgess which is awesome - I've not read anything of his besides clockwork orange and both of them employ heavy use of russian words, most of which I understand and thus love!
Oh, I love Olive Kitteridge! So good! Did you see the mini-series with Frances McDormand?
I've not heard of Tremor of Intent. I really liked A Clockwork Orange back in the day...though did not understand the Russian words!...so I will check it out. Thanks!
I finished a book called Out of Love by Hazel Hayes. This is my second time reading it. The first time I was getting through a break-up and the writing tugged on too my heart strings at the time that I had to put it down. It had put into words emotions that I felt but couldn't describe myself!
Oooooh, I love when that happens! I will check it out. Thanks!
I tore through This Story Will Change by Elizabeth Crane and then had to check and see if my own marriage was still in tact!
Haha! I love her writing! Will have to check it out. Thanks!
"A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers was a recent read. Short--you can do it in one sitting--and charming parable set in an imaginary world that has survived an apocalypse. It's not grim, heavy on the ravaged landscape, rather an optimistic journey by a young human who encounters a wild robot (yes, a wild robot). First of a series from a Hugo-award winning author.
Oooooh! That sounds really good. Just googled it...the illustrations are gorgeous! Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder about books transporting us. I can’t ever give up on finding time for a book.
I’ll be checking out your recommendation of
A Passage North - a getaway is needed.
Let me know what you think! Getaways are so necessary; I hope this one works out well for you. 🌸