Off-Topic Fall Reading

[mimikz]

I'm about halfway finished with Billy Summers by Stephen King. I didn't know he wrote crime novels nor that a hitman could be endearing . I'm finding it difficult to put this book down!

Mimi

[toaster]

Originally Posted by toaster

I'm going to start reading Very Valentine next; also plan to read something by Peter Straub since he recently died.

I realized I lied. I thought about pulling Very Valentine of my TBR shelf, but instead I decided on the Sequel to Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend.

ETA:

Originally Posted by Dena

As a Buddhist and someone who follows a yogic lifestyle, I strive to do the same. However...just because I try to accept change doesn't mean I necessarily like or enjoy it.

Dena, I missed responding to your earlier - yes, acceptance is not the same as liking it.

[Paine]

I finished The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. I'm now reading The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs.

Pat, I couldn't get into Lisey's Story so I stopped reading that one.

[toaster]

Originally Posted by Paine

Pat, I couldn't get into Lisey's Story so I stopped reading that one.

That wasn't one of my favorites, but I did finish. Has anyone seen the series based on this? I miss all the shows based on King's novels because we don't have any streaming services.

[SpiritYogi]

I just started The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell tonight and couldn't get past chapter three. It did not hold my attention at all. I'll try to pick up where I left off tomorrow but unless the next couple chapters are better, it will be going right back to the library this week.

[sherry7899]

Originally Posted by Dena

I just started The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell tonight and couldn't get past chapter three. It did not hold my attention at all. I'll try to pick up where I left off tomorrow but unless the next couple chapters are better, it will be going right back to the library this week.

You got further than I did! I think i.got about twenty pages in and gave up.

[summer breeze]

Originally Posted by Dena

I just started The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell tonight and couldn't get past chapter three. It did not hold my attention at all. I'll try to pick up where I left off tomorrow but unless the next couple chapters are better, it will be going right back to the library this week.

Oh that's disappointing. Had you gone back to review The Family Upstairs? What is it about it that's not grabbing you?

Originally Posted by sherry7899

You got further than I did! I think i.got about twenty pages in and gave up.

Had you read the first book The Family Remains?

Sometimes it takes me awhile to get into her books.

[sherry7899]

Originally Posted by summer breeze

Oh that's disappointing. Had you gone back to review The Family Upstairs? What is it about it that's not grabbing you?



Had you read the first book The Family Remains?

Sometimes it takes me awhile to get into her books.

Yes, I did read the first book.

[Rivercat]

Originally Posted by BunnyHop

One thing I've figured out is that if I get my foot propping cushion out and settle myself very cozily, I have less trouble. Maybe I just need a good recliner??

The podcast Reading Glasses recently did an episode about preferred reading positions, including chairs and pillows

Pat58, your avatar made me laugh out loud. It's spot on!

I'm still working on Shogun by James Clavell, nearing the 2/3 point. It's pretty good--I'm learning a ton about Japanese history--but quite violent and political. Reminds me a lot of the George RR Martin Song of Ice and Fire books in many ways.

Since that has been my main print book and I haven't had as much time to sit and read lately, I've been scouting around for an audiobook but nothing's caught my interest so far.

[SpiritYogi]

Originally Posted by sherry7899

You got further than I did! I think i.got about twenty pages in and gave up.

OMGosh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

Originally Posted by summer breeze

Oh that's disappointing. Had you gone back to review The Family Upstairs? What is it about it that's not grabbing you?

Yes, I did quickly peruse the first novel to refresh my memory. The sequel was just plain boring, IMO. I skipped ahead and read a couple more chapters, hoping it would pull me in but no such luck. It's like The Family Upstairs on ZzzQuil.