Okay, need a new book and I'm trying to decide between The Goldfinch, Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. The last two are based off a recommendation from a friend. Any thoughts?
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Okay, need a new book and I'm trying to decide between The Goldfinch, Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. The last two are based off a recommendation from a friend. Any thoughts?
It depends what you are in the mood for :-) Pillars of the Earth comes before World Without End and I've really enjoyed it, I do enjoy well written historical novels. I've not read The Goldfinch, but it looks quite interesting? Hmmmm :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thekarens
I just started a biography of Josephine Bonaparte. It's really good, but you have to like history, geography, political science to get through this. It's not a fictionalized account, it's a real biography. I haven't read a book like this in awhile. I mostly read historical fiction.
I just can't believe there's be anything new to say. I gave up on that series after about #5 I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by thekarens
Sounds right up my alley! What's the title?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
The Rose of Martinque: A Life of Napoleon's Josephine, by Andrea Stuart.
I loved all her books and this one as well. It's some of the best story telling I've ever read. Not quite up there with my love of Tolkien, GRRM or Sanderson, but close. She just tells a really good story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irulan
As for my decision whether to go with Pillars of the Earth or The Goldfinch, I started The Goldfinch last night.
I just noticed the spellchecker on my phone did something strange in my last post, gotta love technology!Quote:
Originally Posted by thekarens
I am interested, let me know what you think of The Goldfinch. Sounds like I might need to read it soon!
I am about 1/2 in to the Goldfinch- is quite interesting and sure takes some twists.
Two others I just finished and enjoyed immensely
The House Girl by Tara Conklin
Dear Life: Stories by Alice Monroe
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Originally Posted by Catrin
I am currently reading The Ukimwi Road by Dervla Murphy. Maybe some of you have heard of her; she is from Ireland and tours different places by bike and writes about her travels. This book is about a trip through East Africa during the 1990s and so far it is really fascinating.
You guys are reading books with such substance that I feel silly recommending Joe Hill, or even the dreaded Stephen King....:-( but I did read The Fault in Our Stars last year and it is an AMAZING read.... Don't think the movie will be able to do it justice.
I like both Joe Hill and Stephen King. :)
II did read this morning that Starz network is doing a mini series based on #1. Anyone know anything about this? It could be awesome or horrible.Quote:
Originally Posted by BikeDutchess
http://www.starz.com/originals/outlander
Yes, but only from what I read on Diana Gabaldon's Facebook page. I'm still on the fence on whether I'd want to see it, for the reason you stated! Already the actress chosen to play Claire is completely different from what I pictured in my mind.
I'm currently reading Washington Square by Henry James. It's for uni, but I'm enjoying it. It's a great book for close reading because there are so many nuances to pick up on. Other than that, I'm reading some handbook on starting a business in Russia, haha. It's for learning the economy-specific vocabulary, however, I have no entrepreneurial aspirations in Russia at the moment :D
Ditto! The Stand is probably my favorite King novel.Quote:
Originally Posted by salsabike
I recently bought on Nook Mr. Mercedes (King) and NOS4A2 (Hill).... I am so excited to read both that I don't know which one to start first and have been procrastinating... LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by salsabike
NOS4A2 is excellent! I'm on the waiting list at my library for Mr. Mercedes.
Thank you for your input and helping me decide. I've been craving some Joe Hill so that is the one I will read this weekend. ��Quote:
Originally Posted by thekarens
I am also reading Boston's Bicycling Craze 1880-1900, by Lorenz Finison. He spoke at my club's rally. It's about the socio-political-racial/feminist issues that were involved in the cycling craze at that time. A bit academic, but good.