Off-Topic Spring Reading - Page 20

summer breeze · 05-19-21, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sollamyn

Yeah, I think she had the first 10 from a boxed set. She has given me the first three so far and is going to send me the rest now that she knows I like them and will read them. I looked on Amazon yesterday and it looks like there will be at least 13 books in the series.

Donna

Yes I think you're right. She also has other books that don't involve Ruth Galloway. I have a couple of those but haven't tried them yet. Enjoying Ruth Galloway too much.

toaster · 05-19-21, 09:00 AM

Pat, I enjoy learning things from my fiction reading too! I try to space out the heavy reads with lighter fare.

Rivercat · 05-19-21, 10:19 AM

Just finished You by Caroline Kepnes and while it's a page turner, it's very disturbing, about a dangerously obsessive stalker told from his point of view, in the second person as if he is speaking directly to the target of his obsession. Kind of a cautionary tale too because of how easily he is able to find out so much information via social media.

As a kind of palate cleanser when that got too disturbing and I had to put it down for a bit, I also read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, coincidentally also a "unreliable narrator" novel. The writing is outstanding, but the story is quite sad. I never did see the movie, but have been rewatching Downton Abbey and kept picturing Carson.

Poking through my TBR to choose the next read, but it will definitely be lighter

toaster · 05-19-21, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivercat

As a kind of palate cleanser when that got too disturbing and I had to put it down for a bit, I also read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, coincidentally also a "unreliable narrator" novel. The writing is outstanding, but the story is quite sad. I never did see the movie, but have been rewatching Downton Abbey and kept picturing Carson.

I have only seen glimpses of that movie; I remember my mom telling me how sad it was. Kind of reminds of The Age of Innocence, another sad "road not taken" story.

Carol K · 05-20-21, 05:41 AM

I never read Remains of the Day, but I did see the movie with Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. It was sad, but I didn't feel like it was hopeless at the end.

Erica H. · 05-20-21, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivercat

I also read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, coincidentally also a "unreliable narrator" novel. The writing is outstanding, but the story is quite sad. I never did see the movie

I read and liked The Remains of the Day a lot. I didn't even know there was a movie (I don't watch movies).

I'm almost done with The Paris Library. This is a book I wish I never started because I don't like it, but it's hard for me to stop reading a book once I've gotten to a certain point in the book. Reviews for this book are great, so it must be me. It's almost painful for me to read because I dislike it so much. Plus I'm cranky so that's making it worse.

Erica

Laura S. · 05-23-21, 05:46 PM

I'm reading Fifty Words for Rain, the first book by Asha Lemmie. It's a really good book and the story is really different. I'm also reading The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. It's pretty good although it's more typical these days with a story of two women during different time periods and the secrets that are revealed in a family.

Carol K · 05-23-21, 05:49 PM

I finished A Woman's Courage. Very satisfying conclusion. Anyone who watched the Home Fires series should read all three novels that follow. I am now reading Elizabeth Is Missing. There was a movie adaptation on Masterpiece earlier this year, which I enjoyed, but I felt like there were things left out. I'm hoping the book will fill in the blanks.

Kathy G · 05-24-21, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivercat

Just finished You by Caroline Kepnes and while it's a page turner, it's very disturbing, about a dangerously obsessive stalker told from his point of view, in the second person as if he is speaking directly to the target of his obsession. Kind of a cautionary tale too because of how easily he is able to find out so much information via social media.

As a kind of palate cleanser when that got too disturbing and I had to put it down for a bit, I also read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, coincidentally also a "unreliable narrator" novel. The writing is outstanding, but the story is quite sad. I never did see the movie, but have been rewatching Downton Abbey and kept picturing Carson.

Poking through my TBR to choose the next read, but it will definitely be lighter

I listened to the Audio version of "You" and there's also a Netflix series by the same title. There's currently two seasons (season two is the second book, which I'm still listening to before I watch it).

I agree, it's quite disturbing to see how he gathers all this info about Beck just through her social media postings!

Pat58 · 05-24-21, 08:27 AM

Kate, I added You to my reading list. I see it's the first of a series. Sometimes I enjoy a good disturbing read, thanks!

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05-19-21, 09:00 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Pat, I enjoy learning things from my fiction reading too! I try to space out the heavy reads with lighter fare. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

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Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	Just finished You by Caroline Kepnes and while it's a page turner, it's very disturbing, about a dangerously obsessive stalker told from his point of view, in the second person as if he is speaking directly to the target of his obsession. Kind of a cautionary tale too because of how easily he is able to find out so much information via social media. As a kind of palate cleanser when that got too disturbing and I had to put it down for a bit, I also read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, coincidentally also a "unreliable narrator" novel. The writing is outstanding, but the story is quite sad. I never did see the movie, but have been rewatching Downton Abbey and kept picturing Carson. Poking through my TBR to choose the next read, but it will definitely be lighter __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

05-20-21, 05:41 AM
Carol K Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL	I never read Remains of the Day, but I did see the movie with Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. It was sad, but I didn't feel like it was hopeless at the end. __________________ Carol

05-23-21, 05:46 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	I'm reading Fifty Words for Rain, the first book by Asha Lemmie. It's a really good book and the story is really different. I'm also reading The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. It's pretty good although it's more typical these days with a story of two women during different time periods and the secrets that are revealed in a family. __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

05-23-21, 05:49 PM
Carol K Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL	I finished A Woman's Courage. Very satisfying conclusion. Anyone who watched the Home Fires series should read all three novels that follow. I am now reading Elizabeth Is Missing. There was a movie adaptation on Masterpiece earlier this year, which I enjoyed, but I felt like there were things left out. I'm hoping the book will fill in the blanks. __________________ Carol

05-24-21, 08:27 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Kate, I added You to my reading list. I see it's the first of a series. Sometimes I enjoy a good disturbing read, thanks!