I bought the Lee Asher book. He runs a rescue centre in the US. Saved by the Pack - How 50 Dogs Helped Me Find my Purpose.
Literature What are you currently reading?
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Reading one of Kurt Vonnegut's final books, "Hocus Pocus," from 1990. It's set in a dystopian 2001 where a computer guesses your fate, surveillance is in full force and "inappropriate" thinking and speech doesn't go unnoticed. Some have called it his "warning" to people in 2026, but 1990 was a bit too early for the computer, internet, and mobile "revolutions," so it misses quite a bit, which is understandable. Still, it's proved a decent read. Neither his best nor worst book. I was a rabid Vonnegut fan years ago, but I've mellowed on him in later years. I've read all but 2 of his books (including this one), so I thought I would just finish them up, though it does feel a little late. My copy of the book came from a distant inter-library loan, stamped with identifying information from a library that exists maybe 4 or 5 hours away from me. One of the remaining amazing free services left out there.
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I read another J.D. Robb called "Brotherhood in Death" which is another in the in Death series. I really love the characters in this series. This book was published in 2016 and the subject is currently in the news with the Cornell University scandal. A disturbing book about serial rapists.
I am not sure if someone here recommended it however I read Bloodlust by Sandra Brown - pretty intense and good, so thank you if it was you.
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EDIT: Also just reading another Ali Hazelwood - Below Zero - another shorter STEM novel about NASA / Svalbard which is cool as I watch a youtuber who lives there - which reminds me do you also get annoyed when an author doesn't do their homework? they refer to Svalbard having 5 hours of sunlight in February and because I've watched the videos I know that is not correct, the sun doesn't come above the horizon at all in February ... it is making not enjoy the book as much
Emma JC
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EDIT: Also just reading another Ali Hazelwood - Below Zero - another shorter STEM novel about NASA / Svalbard which is cool as I watch a youtuber who lives there - which reminds me do you also get annoyed when an author doesn't do their homework? they refer to Svalbard having 5 hours of sunlight in February and because I've watched the videos I know that is not correct, the sun doesn't come above the horizon at all in February ... it is making not enjoy the book as much
Emma JC
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I bought The Witch by Frieda McFadden today as I read a good review.
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I read "Somebody's Fool" which is the sequel to "Nobody's Fool". It takes place 20 years later and is about Peter, Sully's son and his relationship with his sons which pretty much mirrors his own with Sully. Though this was rather slow moving as it is not an action thriller, it was a really good book. Heavy on emotional relationships among family and couples and friends. Russo is a good writer though a bit "wordy." He goes deep into his characters feelings with humor and some sadness.
I was curious about the book he won the Pulitzer for, "Empire Falls", and found it was made into a mini series back in 2005. It is another story of quirky characters in a small New York town. I have watched part one. It stars Ed Harris, Helen Hunt, Joanne Woodward, and Paul Newman in what must be his last movie as he passed away in 2008. Other recognizable faces in it as well. It's another emotional ride through people's relationships with one another.
I was curious about the book he won the Pulitzer for, "Empire Falls", and found it was made into a mini series back in 2005. It is another story of quirky characters in a small New York town. I have watched part one. It stars Ed Harris, Helen Hunt, Joanne Woodward, and Paul Newman in what must be his last movie as he passed away in 2008. Other recognizable faces in it as well. It's another emotional ride through people's relationships with one another.
I have that on hold at the library.
I read The Lake by Catherine Cooper yesterday. I really enjoyed it and read it in one sitting.
found another series by David Rosenfelt the Doug Brock series and read the first one yesterday Blackout and the second one is only on audio Fade to Black and I have started listening to that and the third one I have on Hold - thought I wouldn't like them without Andy Carpenter however I am enjoying them
edit: I just checked his webpage and he has a new Andy Carpenter coming tomorrow - several months wait although I may get it in the real life library
Emma JC
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edit: I just checked his webpage and he has a new Andy Carpenter coming tomorrow - several months wait although I may get it in the real life library
Emma JC
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I just finished "Dead Men Don't Play Fetch" by Rosenfelt. It was in the new book section of the library. Another good one! I am 17 on the waiting list for his new one "Bark Humbug" which the library has on order.
I have a library book waiting for me so I will pick that up today. It's Not Her - Mary Kubica.
yeah, the waiting list for it on Libby is miles long and so I have it on Hold at the library and only about 3rd or 4th in line
reading some more Grace Burrowes - she has so many it is a wealth of books
Emma JC
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I read "Topped Chef" by Lucy Burdette. It's a cute cozy mystery about a food critic judging a cooking contest when one of the chefs is murdered. This takes place in Key West and I am drawn to Florida based books. There are others in this series so I will pick them up if I see them. Fast fun read.
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I read "The Note" by Alafair Burke. This is a new book which came up on one of my recommended reading lists. This author also wrote "The Better Sister" which was made into a mini series which I had watched. This is a character driven novel about 3 women who have been friends for many years who get together for a reunion in the Hamptons. A drunken prank goes awry when their victim goes missing and the past comes back to haunt them. There are secrets and twists. Good read!
still reading Grace Burrowes - the final book of her Windham series - I do so love when there is a family series and you get to know them all so well and some of the series overlap - does anyone else find that their mood depends on what you are reading, at the moment? I get anxious when the people in the books are anxious and it leaks into my daily life...
Emma JC
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Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com
Chryssie
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Today I read "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman. This is not a crime story or thriller. It is about family relationships through the eyes of Rocky a 54 year old woman going through menopause. There are some hilarious and descriptive discussions about "the change." Every year her family vacations together at Cape Cod. Rocky, her husband, 20 year old daughter and 24 year old son who brings his long time girlfriend. Rocky's parents also join them for a couple of days. There's lots of emotion as Rocky thinks about the past and navigates this new life of hers. Great read that deals with some sensitive subjects such as abortion.
Recently finished a fantastic collection of essays by Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli called "There are Places in the World where Rules are less important than Kindness." The title comes from his visiting a mosque in Mbour, Senegal where they bend the rules to make him more comfortable and welcome. The book covered more topics than I can relate, (physics, philosophy, religion, entomology, anthropology, history, literature, etc.) but I thoroughly enjoyed the entire thing. He believes that science, philosophy, and art all need each other. I don't think that's a generally agreed-upon opinion these days, but I found it refreshing.
Chryssie
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I read another cozy mystery yesterday. "I Want Your Hex" by Tara Lush. This is one of a series of supernatural but not really scary quick read books. Again I picked a Florida based story. This takes place in a town full of witches and people with psychic abilities. There is an actual community similar to this near me called Cassadaga where there are lots of spiritualists. Of course in this book it's all real, even ghosts. Perfect read for Halloween!
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