I’m so glad that you enjoyed Pure Colour. That book was like candy for me too. The prose sparked tingles of delight and the themes of grief and interconnectedness felt comforting. I hadn’t heard of Grazie-it’s always a challenge to discover titles by independent publishers-so thanks for talking about that one. I’m interested.
I should give Cherie Dimaline another go. I didn't really vibe with the Marrow Thieves. I also enjoyed Cold. It was really fun figuring out how the plots would come together. I think I'll join the book club, as a way to remember to read Behind You. Brotherless Night was my fave July book. I can def see why it's been putting away awards this year. I liked a couple books in June, but I think of them Len & Cub: A Queer History by Meredith J. Batt & Dusty Green was the real highlight. Gorgeous picture book about a queer couple in rural New Brunswick in the early 1900s.
If you enjoyed Cold, I think you’d Enjoy Empire of Wild. Yes, please join us. I’m looking forward to getting to Behind You next month. The picture book sounds lovely. Brotherless Night is on my mental TBR. I’ve heard very good things. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊💙
I have loved the three recent releases by Abby Jimenez. I’m glad to hear The Friend Zone series worked so well for you. I’m looking forward to picking those up.
Thank you for putting "Pure Colour" back on my radar. I remember really wanting to read it a while back. I think my favorite summer read has been "Violin" by Ann Rice, close second is "The Cure For Drowning". Please say HI to Jax and Pandy for me
I’m glad Shelia Heti worked for you and I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on Pure Colour. Having said that, Pure Colour did not work for me. I had to DNF it. Not surprisingly, I’m not one for philosophical thinking. Great two months of reading, Jolene!
Best books read so far this month Amy & Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes The Coast Road by Alan Murrin Wild Houses by Colin Barrett My Friends by Hisham Matar Currently reading I Who Have Never Known Men
Hey Jolene. You've read some good books lately. I'm interested in the Alan Rickman book. I only read three books in June and took July off. I read Queen of the Negro Leagues: Effa Manley and the Newark Eagles by James Overmyer, which is a biography of a woman co-owner and manager of a black baseball team before integration. I also read The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society by Eleanor Janega, which described everyday life for women and compared it to the roles we play today. Finally, I read The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government by David K. Johnson. Apparently, not only did the US make it nearly impossible for anyone but straight people to work for the US government, but they also pressured all NATO and tried to pressure all other countries into doing the same in their governments. I hadn't read a history like this before, so I hadn't known this.
The Alan Rickman book was good. I basically read a year at a time and took breaks in between to read other things so it took me a while but it was worth it. I haven't heard of any of the books you've read, but they all sound very interesting.
I still want to read Grazie at some point. I’m having a hard time finding it (free). I was with you on COLD until you mentioned horror and someone brutally murdered. Did you like the characters? Finally is the author of A Noise Downstairs Canadian?
Grazie is an obscure one. I had to order it through Indigo. Once you get your hands on it, I hope you like it. Yes, Cold has horror elements and some very difficult scenes when people are murdered. Linwood Barclay is Canadian. He was born in Connecticut but has lived in Canada since he was about 4 years old.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed Pure Colour. That book was like candy for me too. The prose sparked tingles of delight and the themes of grief and interconnectedness felt comforting.
I hadn’t heard of Grazie-it’s always a challenge to discover titles by independent publishers-so thanks for talking about that one. I’m interested.
Pure Colour had a lot to ponder. I think you will enjoy Grazie if you can get a copy. It was a good book club discussion too. 😊💙
I should give Cherie Dimaline another go. I didn't really vibe with the Marrow Thieves.
I also enjoyed Cold. It was really fun figuring out how the plots would come together. I think I'll join the book club, as a way to remember to read Behind You.
Brotherless Night was my fave July book. I can def see why it's been putting away awards this year. I liked a couple books in June, but I think of them Len & Cub: A Queer History by Meredith J. Batt & Dusty Green was the real highlight. Gorgeous picture book about a queer couple in rural New Brunswick in the early 1900s.
If you enjoyed Cold, I think you’d Enjoy Empire of Wild.
Yes, please join us. I’m looking forward to getting to Behind You next month.
The picture book sounds lovely.
Brotherless Night is on my mental TBR. I’ve heard very good things. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊💙
I have loved the three recent releases by Abby Jimenez. I’m glad to hear The Friend Zone series worked so well for you. I’m looking forward to picking those up.
If you enjoyed Part of Your World, I think you will definitely enjoy The Friend Zone. Some good laughs along the way too. 😊💙
We did have a fun visit and I have had a craving for eggs Benedict ever since.
I do love my eggs benny! So glad you took the time to stop and visit. 😊💙
Thank you for putting "Pure Colour" back on my radar. I remember really wanting to read it a while back. I think my favorite summer read has been "Violin" by Ann Rice, close second is "The Cure For Drowning". Please say HI to Jax and Pandy for me
I have yet to read Ann Rice and I am very interested in reading The Cure For Drowning. Pandy and Jax say hello. 😊💙🐾
I’m glad Shelia Heti worked for you and I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on Pure Colour. Having said that, Pure Colour did not work for me. I had to DNF it. Not surprisingly, I’m not one for philosophical thinking. Great two months of reading, Jolene!
I totally get how Pure Colour wouldn’t be for everyone. 😊💙
Best books read so far this month
Amy & Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout
The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes
The Coast Road by Alan Murrin
Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
My Friends by Hisham Matar
Currently reading
I Who Have Never Known Men
I Who Have Never Known Men has been waiting for me. My Friends and Amy & Isabelle are on my mental TBR.
Hey Jolene. You've read some good books lately. I'm interested in the Alan Rickman book. I only read three books in June and took July off. I read Queen of the Negro Leagues: Effa Manley and the Newark Eagles by James Overmyer, which is a biography of a woman co-owner and manager of a black baseball team before integration. I also read The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society by Eleanor Janega, which described everyday life for women and compared it to the roles we play today. Finally, I read The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government by David K. Johnson. Apparently, not only did the US make it nearly impossible for anyone but straight people to work for the US government, but they also pressured all NATO and tried to pressure all other countries into doing the same in their governments. I hadn't read a history like this before, so I hadn't known this.
The Alan Rickman book was good. I basically read a year at a time and took breaks in between to read other things so it took me a while but it was worth it. I haven't heard of any of the books you've read, but they all sound very interesting.
I still want to read Grazie at some point. I’m having a hard time finding it (free). I was with you on COLD until you mentioned horror and someone brutally murdered. Did you like the characters? Finally is the author of A Noise Downstairs Canadian?
Grazie is an obscure one. I had to order it through Indigo. Once you get your hands on it, I hope you like it. Yes, Cold has horror elements and some very difficult scenes when people are murdered. Linwood Barclay is Canadian. He was born in Connecticut but has lived in Canada since he was about 4 years old.