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What are you reading now? December 26 - 31
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I'm still reading Ripley: The Modern Marco Polo, by Bob Considine
A biography of Robert Ripley (of Ripley's Believe It or Not fame). It's pretty good, if old. I should finish it before the end of the year.
Just started listening to Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy. It's a dis…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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CLOSED 🇺🇸 USA & Canada Wishlist Tag Game 🇨🇦 2023
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I tag booklady331
With wings too! I hope these are added after your current ones expire...
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What are you reading now? December 16 - 20 .
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Just finished Little Bee, by Chris Cleave
He is becoming a favorite author. This book was heartbreaking but somewhat hopeful, and beautifully written.
Going to start today an older book, Ripley, The Modern Marco Polo, by Bob Considine. It is a biography of Ro…
So far, it's heartbreaking... But I hope there'll be some hope in it! I enjoyed Cleave's Everyone Brave is Forgiven, so I trust him.
Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt. Apparently this one divides folks, but I am enjoying it.
Also, rereading My Life and Hard Times because I needed a laugh and I can always count on James Thurber to give…
Not his best - the entire plot device is a bit weak - but he's written an enjoyable story nonetheless.
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Nov 6-10th 2023, What are you reading?
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Just finished An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England, by Brock Clarke
It was lots of fun!
Now on to Play Dead, by Harlan Coben...
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What are you reading? Oct 28-31?
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An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England, by Brock Clarke
I probably picked this up because of the interesting title, but so far it is an interesting story too, so good on me!
Still listening to The Man Upstairs and Other Stories, by P. G. Wodehouse. I'm not making much prog…
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What are you reading now? October 23 - 27
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Discovering North Carolina, edited by Jack Claiborne and William Price
This is a good collection of writings about North Carolina people and events. I would recommend it, particularly for North Carolinians, of course!
I'm listening to The Man Upstairs and Other Stories, by P. G. Wodehous…
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What are you reading now? October 8 - 12
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Discovering North Carolina, edited by Jack Claiborne and William Price
This is a collection of essays from the time of the colonists to the 20th century. I'm just starting it.
My best September read was Everyone Brave is Forgiven, by Chris Cleave. Excellent WWII novel!
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What are you reading? Sept 29-Oct 2, 2023
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Don't Know Much about Geography, by Kenneth C. Davis
It's a bit dated (written in the 90s) but most of the information is still good. Just an overview of geography of the earth.
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What are you reading now? September 14 - 18
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Currently reading Everyone Brave is Forgiven, by Chris Cleave
It is fiction, set in World War II.
My last book was The House at Riverton, by Kate Morton. The two books have some similarities: both are set in England, both feature World Wars (although WWI was the focus of Riverto…
Not too far in yet. I generally read at lunchtime.
Have been on vacation the last week, though, so I read on a cruise! And got lots of reading done!
Also listening to Moby Dick - started it in the car on the way to…
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What are you reading now? August 25 - 29
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I switched to Pirate Latitudes, by Michael Crichton
In preparation for my cruise (yay!). It's cover shows the ocean with the jolly Roger on it, surrounded by palms.
and the audio version of Moby Dick, by Herman Melville.
Have not yet started Little Bee but hope it will be quick read. I have a long drive this weekend so will probably make good progress on Moby Dick as well.
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What are you reading now? August 20 - 24
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Just finished Under the Black Flag, the pirate history
Am listening to The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson.
Not sure what I'll read next - maybe Pirate Latitudes, by Michael Crichton
Not as in movement (careening about), but as in turning a ship on its side to clean it. That's a new one for me. There are several new words in Under the Black Flag, because there are lots of nautical terms... pinks and …
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What are you reading now? August 15 - 19
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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
Still reading this one, which is quite interesting. I'm being good and only reading when I am supposed to!
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What are you reading now? August 5 - 9
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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
by David Cordingly.
Just starting this so can't say much yet.
Dave Barry (adult books only)
T. R. Pearson
J. K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith
Otherwise, my PC consists mostly of one-offs that I loved, like Life of Pi, I Capture the Castle, etc., and some nonfiction/reference.
Th…
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What are you reading now? July 31 - August 4
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Now starting No Book but the World, by Leah Hager Cohen
I had not heard of this book or author. Just bought it because of the title! Hope it's good.
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What are you reading now? July 31 - August 4
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Finishing up Will Rogers: A Biography, by Donald Day
It was published in the early '60s. I don't know if it is because of the era or because Rogers really was that good, but he seems to have been a great guy! The book is lots of Rogers's quotes interspersed with facts abou…
Both words are related to mines and mining: a mantrip is an "underground personnel carrier" that takes workers into mines. A mine tipple is "a large structure used to sort and load coal." I've seen them before but did no…
I'm on a Deaver kick lately... He writes a good thriller.
