One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America | 
so-so12/28/86 - a day chosen at random and a book written about the events that happened on this ordinary day. My one addendum is it was selection of events that happened on this day, not a comprehensive view of the day. It was a mix of great writing, observation, and a little philosophy at the end. Turns out no day is ordinary. The stories will appeal most to fans of true crime. I couldn‘t put it down and it made me think a lot. #jolabokaflodswap
Such an amazingly apropos pick for #jolabokaflodswap @Chrissyreadit ! Thank you so much for this thoughtful gift and the delicious chocolate. I‘m already enjoying both by the fire. Thank you, @MaleficentBookDragon again for organizing! Merry Christmas to all my Litsy friends!
I wasn‘t sure about the premise of this book, but I‘m one story in and hooked!!! Thanks for the recommendation @Reviewsbylola ☺️
#newyearwhodis
This book is fascinating so far. The current story, around 1:15 on “the day,” tells of an incident I‘ve never heard of. Shop owner Prentice Rasheed, fed up with incessant burglaries in his store, sets up a booby trap as a deterrent. Unfortunately, a burglar was killed by it one night during a break in. Prentice was arrested but a jury refused to indict him, saying he had never intended to use deadly force.
pick12.28.1986 - a date picked at random. The book digs up stories from around the country for each hour of the day. It then catches up the story to today. I couldn‘t put it down. Well-written and researched. From heart transplants, to murder, to last minute marriages with drama, it shows how much happens on any given day if we look. Really covered the breadth of human experience and a picture of life in 1980s America. Highly recommend.
pickGreat book; tells the stories of several things that happened on a randomly chosen day (12/28/86) and the aftermath. The takeaway is that there's no such thing as an ordinary day. I didn't choose it as a holiday read but it's surprisingly appropriate. #nonfiction #history
Tagged! I think I talked short this book more than any other this ready.
Favorite reading spot is on the couch next to the window. Or standing in line anywhere.
Baby Yoda!
#friyayintro @4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads
Tough to do a #WeeklyForecast this week with Thanksgiving coming up, but I'd just like to finish one or more of the above! One Day is really good; it's the story of different things that happened on 12/28/86, a randomly chosen day. Decadent Society started well; is getting a bit odd, but it's an ARC. Belichick & Fashionopolis have been in progress for a while, and I've wanted to read Dignity because I really like Chris Arnade's writing. @Cinfhen
1. It changes all the time. Delightful is the word today.
2. Three seems like a good number... I'm reading Outlander and I think there are 10 so far.
3. I don't write really, but if I did it would be fiction.
4. @CaseyLea @TheSpineView @ljuliel
#wondrouswednesday @eggs
1. I love reading comments, meeting new people (virtually) the sense of community and encouragement...oh yeah and books!
2. I don't really do book swaps but I like to see what others do.
3. I can't think of anything
4. A few times a week
5. I enjoy all of those even if I don't participate, they're fun. I do love questionnaires!
6. Maybe if there was an easy way to see who is following you so you don't forget to tag them in a post.
1. Isabel Allende, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Harper Lee.
2. I think I would be too overwhelmed to say anything! I can't even think of a question in answer to this question lol.
3. 244 (My best approximation).
4. @DaveGreen7777 @Jerdencon @Eggs @JoScho @hes7 @wanderinglynn
#wondrouswednesday
This book really gives perspective on how one ordinary day changed lives forever. I keep telling everyone about it and I think they think I'm crazy but it's so good!!
1. One Day
2. Gosh I can't remember! I feel like I hardly read anymore and that makes me sad. Too many electronics I think!
3. The leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather, Thanksgiving, boots...
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
I'm loving this book so far. Such an interesting premise. It's made me try to remember what I was doing on December 28, 1986. Probably wallowing in my teenage angst and driving my parents crazy!
