Book Club

[Yahooey]

After PTB on a couple of books in june/July, I read K is for Killer by Sue Grafton. I wanted a tried and true and of course, I wasn't disappointed. 

I just started Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith and it already grabbed me. I know there were some who were disappointed on the interaction between Robin and Strike. Of course, I'm only 2 chapters in.

[beckyb1012]

The Spellman's Strike Again, book four by Lisa Lutz.

Similar to the way Janet Evanovich writes the Stephanie Plum series but about a family of five with crazy parents, two crazy daughters and one comparatively normal son and the family private investigator business. 

Quick fast and quite enjoyable read.

[Lila Belle]

I got turned onto Rosamunde Pilcher's Shell Seekers and have since read almost everything she's written. I just finished Coming Home and I was absolutely blown away.

And I was so tickled to see an expression we use in our family thanks to my sweet nan from Devon. "I woke up at sparrow fart" meaning getting up really early, even before the birds do.

Wonderful book!

[lainey1]

@sunala, thanks so much for starting this month's thread!

I finally read a book! It was The Residence: Inside The Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower. Very interesting - she interviewed "the help" at the White House from Kennedy to present. Lots of interesting stories!

Now I need to go pick out another book to read!

[beckyb1012]

The Hopefuls, by Jennifer Close.

Very young couples starting out their lives in DC with the current administration believing they can change the world forever for the good of all.  Meanwhile facing all of life's everyday challenges.

[DiAnne]

@beckyb1012

I picked that up at the library today.  

[Alter Ego]

Well...I've discovered audio books.  I've always seen the posters here comment on them, but never thought they were  "for me".  But, a co-worker recently moved to the suburbs and commented that she started listening.  As I have the reverse commute from her, it really made me realize that I was missing out.  So, better late than never, I guess.

I've recently listened to "The Passenger" by Lisa Lutz (based on some of the comments here) and "The Life we Bury" by Allen Eskens.  Liked them both - taking me a little bit to get used to the voices.  In "The Passenger", the narrater would sometimes speak very slowly for some of the voices, which I found a little annoying.  In fact, I think I can still hear it!  But, I enjoyed the books and have signed up for the 2x/month Amazon Audible deal.

Because I've become addicted, I needed another book for the rest of this week's drives.  I downloaded "The Black Widow" by Daniel Silva.  I've only read the previous book in the series, so hope I enjoy.

I'm going away for the weekend, which means I will read a real book!  Will finally start "The Nightingale"

[smoky22]

I'm sort of reading The Passage (Justin Cronin). I'm about 200 pages in and it's very addictive in that I want to find out what happens next.  At the same time, it isn't really my type of book.  It's very long (700 some pages) and it's the first of a trilogy.  Has anyone here read the books and liked them enough to recommend going forward?

In the meantime, Vinegar Girl (Anne Tyler) just became available so I plan to read that first.

[BornToShop]

@Catty2, Robyn Carr is one of my all-time favorites!  I am a mystery/psychological thriller fan first, however when I need a break from the intensity of those books, she is my first choice.  I highly recommend her VIRGIN RIVER series.  I also recommend reading them in order.  

[Lilysmom]

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@Alter Ego wrote:

Well...I've discovered audio books.  I've always seen the posters here comment on them, but never thought they were  "for me".  But, a co-worker recently moved to the suburbs and commented that she started listening.  As I have the reverse commute from her, it really made me realize that I was missing out.  So, better late than never, I guess.

I've recently listened to "The Passenger" by Lisa Lutz (based on some of the comments here) and "The Life we Bury" by Allen Eskens.  Liked them both - taking me a little bit to get used to the voices.  In "The Passenger", the narrater would sometimes speak very slowly for some of the voices, which I found a little annoying.  In fact, I think I can still hear it!  But, I enjoyed the books and have signed up for the 2x/month Amazon Audible deal.

Because I've become addicted, I needed another book for the rest of this week's drives.  I downloaded "The Black Widow" by Daniel Silva.  I've only read the previous book in the series, so hope I enjoy.

I'm going away for the weekend, which means I will read a real book!  Will finally start "The Nightingale"

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@Alter Ego, thanks for posting about your experience.  I have wondered what it would be like as well to listen to audio books.  One of these days, I will give it a try.  If you have any great reads, please post!  LM