Off-Topic Summer Reading

[glavtx]

I had to look at Goodreads, because I barely remembered Nine Perfect Strangers, but I didn't like it either. I wrote DNF, that it was boring...

I've been reading a lot of library e-books, most of which have been okay, but nothing special. I'm reading The Antidote For Everything right now, and it started out good, but it's bogging down now (about 1/3 into it.)

I've been in a slump with books lately, so I'm glad to see some new things coming out to look for.

[Gams]

Almost done with Writers & Lovers - it’s very good!

[RENEETX]

Re: Lian Moriarty...

While I wasn't a big fan of Truly Madly Guilty or Nine Perfect Strangers, I absolutely loved What Alice Forgot, The Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies. All three of those books are in my top favorite reads of all time. Because of those, I will always read whatever Lian Moriarty writes, in hopes of it being as good...

[Carol K]

Alice Hoffman is one of my favorites and while I haven't totally loved everything she's written, I will read every new book she releases as well. It's been a long time since she's disappointed me.

[ChelePA]

Originally Posted by Kathy G

Beth,
I’ve read most of Liane Moriarty’s books, and yes that was a very frustrating book, lol. Tons of build up to a big let down!

Her best in order (in my opinion):
1) The Husband’s Secret (the first one I read that was the best)
2) What Alice Forgot
3) Big Little Lies (this was made into an HBO series)
4) Three Wishes

I have the audible version of “Nine Perfect Strangers” that I haven’t listened to yet. I think that it got mixed reviews.

I completely agree with your list!

[toaster]

Funny that we have been discussing Liane Moriarity - at random (another Little Library pickup), I just finished one of her books, The Hypnotist's Love Story. I loved it! I don't see it coming up on people's lists though and wonder if I am unique in my tastes. If I was going to read another by her, would it make sense for me to go with one of the highly recommended ones such as The Husband's Secret or something else?

[bee]

I am almost done with "The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell" -- I am listening to it and just absolutely loving it!! It's one of those books where you are racing through it but also don't want it to end. The author does his own narration, which I find often does not turn out well, but I think he does a great job here.

[Carol K]

I'm reading The Stranger from the Sea, the 8th book in the Poldark series. Jeremy and Clowance have grown into formidable young people.

[Kathy G]

Originally Posted by toaster

Funny that we have been discussing Liane Moriarity - at random (another Little Library pickup), I just finished one of her books, The Hypnotist's Love Story. I loved it! I don't see it coming up on people's lists though and wonder if I am unique in my tastes. If I was going to read another by her, would it make sense for me to go with one of the highly recommended ones such as The Husband's Secret or something else?

Beth, I would suggest either “What Alice Forgot” or “A Husbands Secret” next. I have “A Hypnotist’s Love Story” in my kindle library (went to buy it because it’s on sale for $1.99) and I already have it, lol! . I’ll have to read it now.

[laurajhawk]

Originally Posted by toaster

Funny that we have been discussing Liane Moriarity - at random (another Little Library pickup), I just finished one of her books, The Hypnotist's Love Story. I loved it! I don't see it coming up on people's lists though and wonder if I am unique in my tastes. If I was going to read another by her, would it make sense for me to go with one of the highly recommended ones such as The Husband's Secret or something else?

I read that and it wasn't one of my favorites; I don't think there was anything I especially disliked about it, but I didn't like or identify with the main character enough (or as much as I did in some of her others), IIRC.