What Are You Reading? December 2018 - Page 8

Janey2 · ‎06-07-2010

@maximillian I really enjoyed this book. Great writer

insomniac2 · ‎02-20-2016

Dsk, Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" is a most exquisite story.

I first came upon it when I taught tenth grade literature. I always had students read everything out loud. For this story I always had to brace myself for the poignant ending.

SparklesMcGee · ‎07-04-2014

Snowy days in Michigan give me lots and lots of time to read!

Finished:

Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young - Young adult Viking novel- It's a great read, but lots of violence.

Once Upon a Texas Christmas by Katherine Garbera - Christmas romance novella, I did not like this one... I am really striking out on my holiday romanece reads.

Not So Nice Guy by RS Grey - very funny and steamy romance novel!

Now I am reading:
Once Day in December by Josie Silver

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

@insomniac2 wrote:
Dsk, Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" is a most exquisite story.

I first came upon it when I taught tenth grade literature. I always had students read everything out loud. For this story I always had to brace myself for the poignant ending.

I agree. I tear up thinking about it. It’s stuck with me over 25 years.

icezeus · ‎10-30-2010

This week I was able to finish Easy Prey, by John Sanford. This was an ok read for me. I am a big fan of John Sanford's, and I don't expect him or any author to always be able to hit it out of the park, especially if you are a prolific writer such as John.

I am currently reading Mediterranean Caper by Clive Cussler. (Dirk Pitt Novel)

sunala · ‎03-09-2010

@sk888888 wrote:
Long-time lurker, but I do enjoy seeing what you folks are reading, and my TBR list grows every time I lurk!

I just wanted to share that I finished The Library Book (in audio) by Susan Orlean, and really REALLY enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be all about the Los Angeles Library fire, but she covered that and so much more. I would recommend this book to everyone!

Next up for me will be the new Jack Reacher, Past Tense. I also liked Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly, a crossover Harry Bosch/Renee Ballard book. I didn't like the first Ballard book, but this one was much more to my liking.

Thanks, again, everyone - for all the recommendations!

Hi @sk888888!! It's great to see you again!

I have Past Tense on my Kindle. I hope it's better than his last book, although I can't remember the title. I was very disappointed, as Lee Child's Jack Reacher books have always been my favorites. Here's hoping!

I have Dark Sacred Night on hold as well. I didn't like the first Ballard book either, but I thought I'd give her another shot since it's crossed with Harry Bosch. I found her character to be kind of obnoxious, and I'm pretty sure I loved her dog more than I cared for her. Here's hoping.

Come back soon. You've been missed! xox

"That's a great first pancake."
Lady Gaga, to Tony Bennett

kitty45 · ‎11-05-2011

@icezeus I'm going to put John Sanford on the list of authors to try.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@insomniac2 wrote:
Dsk, Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" is a most exquisite story.

I first came upon it when I taught tenth grade literature. I always had students read everything out loud. For this story I always had to brace myself for the poignant ending.

Is this it? I found it while looking up this book. It looks very good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS0uurW6ZQM

LoriLori · ‎03-12-2010

@dsk @insomniac2 @Bonanzajellybean @Judaline

Thanks, it's been ages since I've read Truman Capote's stories and the ones I did read were a few of his most catty Manhattan ones. I've never read "A Christmas Memory." Ordering his collected stories on Amazon and I just read this in a review and I had to share it:

"These stories are rich, as ricotta cheesecake is rich."

Oooooooookay then. LOL. Never read a review where the book is compared to food. That could be a ridiculous and possibly fun thread -- What food is the book you're reading? -- but LOL don't worry, I'm not starting it.