pickI've always heard such amazing things about Alan Gratz and I'm glad I finally made a point to read one of his books. The story kept me engaged the entire time; I never wanted to stop listening! In trying to have his characters witness/take part in as many parts of the attack on Pearl Harbor and its aftermath there were some pacing issues after all the excitement.
so-soI wanted to love this book because I was so enthralled by “North Woods.” But this novel was just …okay. The pacing was uneven and I found myself skimming at times. It was interesting to read a plot set in the Eastern Front of WWI, though —that‘s not a perspective I think I‘ve ever seen much of before now.
pick"There is nothing I could do about it. As an Earthling, I had to believe whatever clocks said - and calendars." So it goes.
I adore Vonnegut, and hate war so this re-read was a great choice for my first book of 2026.
I wish I had better language to explain why Vonnegut's writing from the satire through lines to the ironic names, down to the individual sentence structures just completely works for me. He was a brilliant man. 5⭐
Vonnegut choosing Valley Of The Dolls as the only English language book a group of aliens has to give to Billy is such an interesting choice for Vonnegut.
It has me curious if I was writing a book and my aliens were to give a book to their captive what would it be?
Excuse the bombardment of posts!!
I always like to take a snapshot of my TBR bookcase at the beginning of the year when it is neat and tidy and ready to go ?
Tagging my fist read of the year one I love so much I have a tattoo that says "so it goes"
My last day of teaching was December 19th. Besides my students, I loved searching for great literature to inspire; I'm already missing it. I can't enjoy my retirement because I am mourning my job. Not depressed, just sad.
For #Foodandlit #Cambodia would some of you like to read and discuss at the end of the month? It's very heavy - middle grades.
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pickLast book of 2025.
There are no recordings of Leonard Cohen's concerts for IDF troops in Israel during the Yom Kippur War. Friedman interviewed witnesses and combed through interviews and Cohen's numerous notebooks to reconstruct his time with Israeli soldiers. The result is a fascinating story that is worth reading not only for music lovers but also for those interested in Israeli history.
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