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Re: What are you reading?
By: GladGrace Date: September 2, 2021, 3:53 pm
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I've been listening to The News of the World on audio and am
listening for a second time. It really resonates with me and
I've been wondering why. The writing style is somewhat similar
to that of Larry McMurtry, who has been a favorite of mine. The
book takes place in Texas, right after the end of the Civil War,
amongst a lot of social disorganization. lawlessness and
vigilanteism. Perhaps it resonates so much because of what is
going on right now in Texas (And I'm not just fingering Texas,
whose regulations are now symptomatic of misogyny embedded
across our country.) I think I'm responding to the goodness and
kindness of some of the characters when faced with living in
such chaos, as I did with the characters in, say, Lonesome Dove.
Who could be more ethical and courageous than Captain Jefferson
Kyle Kidd? Who could be more resilient and stoic, but still able
to love, than the little captive, ransomed from her Kiowa
family, who he is returning to relatives she can barely
remember? It gives me hope. What more can you ask of a book? If
you've only seen the movie I highly recommend the book. And the
narrator for the audiobook is just outstanding.
#Post#: 12070--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: MidwestmikkiJ Date: September 5, 2021, 9:06 pm
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[quote author=CaviaPorcellus link=topic=68.msg4200#msg4200
date=1629506355]
Currently reading At Home: A Short History of Private Life by
Bill Bryson. It's great! A quick and easy read, definitely
recommend if you like historical nonfiction.
Although I have said "oh, EW" out loud a few times. Did you know
that early latrine benches had multiple holes in them, for "ease
of conversation"?
[/quote]
My Grandma's outhouse had a two holer. As a kid that really
impressed me. Walking all the way there in the winter wasn't so
much fun though.
#Post#: 12136--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: Lady_Lessa Date: September 6, 2021, 8:17 am
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Is anyone reading the book "The Only Plane in the Sky" by
Garrett M. Graff? All the book clubs in my county are reading
it for September, and I want to know what others think about it.
Fortunately, I don't have to have it finished until close to
the end of the month.
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Re: What are you reading?
By: Lady_Lessa Date: September 6, 2021, 8:19 am
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[quote author=GladGrace link=topic=68.msg10968#msg10968
date=1630616019]
I've been listening to The News of the World on audio and am
listening for a second time. It really resonates with me and
I've been wondering why. The writing style is somewhat similar
to that of Larry McMurtry, who has been a favorite of mine. The
book takes place in Texas, right after the end of the Civil War,
amongst a lot of social disorganization. lawlessness and
vigilanteism. Perhaps it resonates so much because of what is
going on right now in Texas (And I'm not just fingering Texas,
whose regulations are now symptomatic of misogyny embedded
across our country.) I think I'm responding to the goodness and
kindness of some of the characters when faced with living in
such chaos, as I did with the characters in, say, Lonesome Dove.
Who could be more ethical and courageous than Captain Jefferson
Kyle Kidd? Who could be more resilient and stoic, but still able
to love, than the little captive, ransomed from her Kiowa
family, who he is returning to relatives she can barely
remember? It gives me hope. What more can you ask of a book? If
you've only seen the movie I highly recommend the book. And the
narrator for the audiobook is just outstanding.
[/quote]
That was one of the books for a Facebook bookclub that I was/am
involved in, and loved it. (And I don't care for Westerns) The
characters are fantastic. I agree that the movie is very, very
good as well.
#Post#: 13045--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: Wookinpanub Date: September 8, 2021, 3:15 pm
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"A Thousand Naked Strangers" - Kevin Hazzard
- a paramedic's wild ride to the edge and back -
I first heard of this story on NPR's "All Things Considered".
It was interesting and compelling, as most of their programs
are. The author and his tale was based in Atlanta. So I bought
the book.
During an extended bout of insomnia, I would find myself
cruising to the local 24/7 Qwik-E-Mart in the wee hours of the
morning for whatever… chocolate, cheesy poofs, early newspaper
issue, etc.
There would usually be an EMT bus parked to the side, seemingly
ready for action. I found it odd for my quite neighborhood and
was curious as to what that profession was like… until I read
the book.
The heroism and bravado - offset by long working shifts, the
sheer distrust/terror confronted, and the inanity of this facet
of our healthcare system… gave me a whole new perspective on
what goes on when we are asleep.
#Post#: 13289--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: badpoodle Date: September 9, 2021, 8:37 am
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I just finished The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and it was
amazing. Wow, No Thank You by Samantha Irby was funny but not a
real page turner.
I just got these in the mail, not sure which to start on:
Educated by Tara Westover
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by
Robert Kolker
#Post#: 16879--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: ManyHats Date: September 16, 2021, 3:09 pm
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I recently read "Searching for John Hughes" by Jason Diamond and
loved it. Diamond's childhood was absolutely heartbreaking, but
he matured into an amazing writer. Am currently reading "The
Peacock Feast" by Lisa Gornick, which is also great.
#Post#: 17745--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: Lady_Lessa Date: September 18, 2021, 5:40 pm
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[quote author=badpoodle link=topic=68.msg13289#msg13289
date=1631194640]
I just got these in the mail, not sure which to start on:
Educated by Tara Westover
[/quote]
That's my recommendation. I found it very good, but rough
reading at times. Parents left much to be desired.
#Post#: 17746--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: Lady_Lessa Date: September 18, 2021, 5:43 pm
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One book that I am in the middle of, and really enjoying it is
"Death comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather. Doesn't have
much plot, bur reads almost like a biography.
Liked it so much, that I fell for Amazon giving me a discount on
a book that I probably wouldn't have bought otherwise.
#Post#: 17757--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are you reading?
By: DavidSPumpkins Date: September 18, 2021, 6:31 pm
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[quote author=Lady_Lessa link=topic=68.msg17746#msg17746
date=1632004991]
One book that I am in the middle of, and really enjoying it is
"Death comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather. Doesn't have
much plot, bur reads almost like a biography.
Liked it so much, that I fell for Amazon giving me a discount on
a book that I probably wouldn't have bought otherwise.
[/quote]
Oooh I just read My Antonia, and I really enjoyed it. I was
thinking of grabbing that one.
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