pickI didn't intend to read The Grapes of Wrath this year, but I've always meant to and @BarkingMadRead and the #hashtagbrigade reading it in November seemed like a perfect opportunity. It's a heavy book made all the more heavy by how timely it is right now. Steinbeck's writing is amazing. It's been several years since I read East of Eden and I'm thinking it may be time for a reread soon.
pickI finished this reread over the weekend, the weakest of the series. But I still like it. Teddy Kent reminds me of my own childhood crush (reader, I married him), so it's easy for me to overlook some of the book's faults.
bailedI originally skipped this when it came out but have liked Harrow‘s other books so I thought I‘d give it a try. But it‘s just not working for me. I‘m finding it disjointed which is making me uninterested. I‘m glad I skipped it before so it didn‘t stop me from enjoying her other books!
pickI reread (or listen to) A Christmas Carol every year…I really like Hugh Grant‘s narration!
Just picked up my copy of Still Life from the library for the #OhCanada read. I've heard nothing but good things about this series, including from the Librarian that was checking my books out!
One month left and I'll post a discussion point at the end of December. It will be a brief, high level discussion post since people are reading various books in the series.
All are welcome to join this bi-monthly read where we explore Canadian authors.
“It‘s tiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmeeeeeee” (sung in Mariah Carey voice) 🎅🏼🎄🎁❄️☃️🛷⛸️ We‘ll see how many I get through in December, but I‘m going to try participating in the #christmascrimechallenge hosted by @RaeLovesToRead and @Ruthiella
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 This was beautiful. I finished a few weeks ago and remembered thinking maybe it didn‘t need to be quite so long, but thinking back on it I don‘t mind the length at all. Story of Sonia and Sonny, Indian young adults trying to make their way in the US and navigate family dynamics in India. It‘s a slow burn but worth the time.
pickWell, I loved it. To describe the characters, setting or plot would be impossible to get the feeling across. This book is a total vibe and you‘re either into it or not. The title is not an accident, it‘s “plain” but deceptively simple. Found family and a lovely story that felt timeless. I plan to continue the series with Eventide and then Benediction. Haruf has a fan in me!
pick4⭐️ I had planned on reading this book earlier but just didn't get around to it until November. I really did like the book and found it to be quite insightful. #2025 #historicalfiction #biographicalfiction #fiction
