Thanks, Meg. These were all in progress, so I was able to finish them this week. I didn’t read them in their entirety in a week’s time. But thank you for this lovely comment.
I just love the idea of the Piñero Project. I’ve only read Elena Knows but I will definitely be prioritizing more of her work. And I really look forward to hearing your thoughts on Leonard and Hungry Paul! ❤
With regard to the Pineiro project, we jumped ahead to read Time of the Flies because it is a sequel to her earlier book All Yours, but then we are going to go back and read the rest chronologically, so the next one will be Thursday Night Widows. I'm looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul too!
Another wonderful wrap up. I see my favorite, Agatha, on your bookshelf behind you. The book stack by my bed is getting taller as is my tbr list. I’m not the reader I once was😎 but booktube has me revving up. Thank you.
Nice update! I’ve only ever read a couple of stories by Chekhov, but I found them to be incredibly moving. I really must read more from him at some point. Thanks, Pat!
Have a lovely week Pat. I think I'll add Snow in August as a possibility for December. I'll have to look up the Christmas ghost stories recommendations.
The Life Impossible was recommended to me by a coworker, so I put it on hold at the library. I’m getting excited to read it, especially now that you’ve also given it a great review!
When I’m done with my Read What You Own, I’ll need to pick up the Matt Haig - usually an autobuy author for me! Yes to reading for joy and comfort - I’ve been doing just that!
Ooo Wee, Pat... you are such an active participant in the reading community!!! Wow! I love it... so many projects and groups and reading and books!!! Lol. I'm eagerly anticipating the follow up on Buddy Read with Alan.
@@CGRatedBooks hi Charles! I do love these group reads and community events. I’m really looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul with Allen. It should be fun. I hope you’re doing well. 🥰
@BookChatWithPat8668 I am! Doing quite well... its been a busy week and I'm ready to show things down, even if just for a week... Christmas holiday IS just down the street now! Lol
@@CGRatedBooks I know! With Thanksgiving being about as late as it can be, here we are already jumping into December! I do love this whole time of year. Stay well, my friend.
Great wrap up once again Pat. I’m so enjoying the Pineiro Project. I’m so glad you are joining the Ghosts of Christmas Past event. Love a nice cosy evening reading ghost stories. Really enjoyed your Thanksgiving poetry Thursday. Great video 😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed the Haig book, it sounds really good. I’ve had some skepticism toward his books, too feelgood for me perhaps, but being gifted a house on a Mediterranean island… that I could endure! 😂 I’ve always wanted to move to Spain or Italy, at least for a time. Piñeiro sounds like an author I might enjoy as well, and I would like to read more from South / Latin America. Great wrapup! And joy and comfort is what I’m going for as well! Let’s have a great December! 😊
Hi Ellen. I do know what you mean about Matt Haig. He can be too sweet at times. This was definitely the right book at the right time for me, and being about a retired teacher might also have been a big part of the draw for me. Pineiro, on the other hand-this was a compelling read and a sequel to All Yours, which we read earlier in the month, but it deals with some very dark themes and issues. I do think you might like Pineiro. You’re welcome to join our group if you’re interested, and of course, no pressure ever. 🥰
@ I might start with All Yours then. I’ll save it for 2025 I think. I’m realizing again and again I need my freedom in my reading ^^ I’m a Sagittarius, so I should be well aware of that at this point! 😅 No pressure from you, that I know, I apply it all by myself! But thank you for the invitation! 💜 And sometimes feelgood is just what we need, whether we realize it or not!
@@ellenmadebookclub Absolutely! I'm all for freedom in our reading. We will be reading Pineiro in chronological order going forward, but we jumped to her most recent book, Time of the Flies, because it is a sequel to All Yours, set 15 years later. But when we finish this, we are going back to the beginning of her body of work, and we'll work our way through the rest reading them in publication order. We also have people jumping in for just one title, so that's always an option too. No one needs to sign on for the whole project. 😉
A little late to post for nonfiction November but I read What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton and found it soothing. We’ll get there some day. I also read Red Famine by Anne Applebaum as a lead up to her Pulitzer Prize winner Gulag that I plan on reading in the chilly month of January.
Great wrap up Pat! So happy The Life Impossible was an uplifting read for you. We all need those from time to time. Looking forward to the review after your book club meeting.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks hi Ros. I know what you’re saying about Matt Haig. He can be a little too sweet. The Life Impossible is hitting me just right, though. Part of it, I think, is that I like the main character, Grace, who is a sort of prickly character. She’s a grieving, lonely retired 72-year-old teacher who is very relatable. Part of it is simply that I have been so depressed by the news lately and by my fears for the future that I just really need to lighten things up a bit with some of my reading, and this is hitting the spot. I never think of you as “a grouch,” Ros. I’m really looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul.
Thanks, Ros. I definitely do not want sickly sweet, but I am making a concerted effort to stay out of the darkest places I can sometimes easily wander into in my reading.
I enjoy Chekhov very much. Like I commented to James, the man in the Lady and His dog reminded me of Valmont from Dangerous Liasons. A slave to to his passion by the end of the story. Ward 6 was excellent, too. The apathy towards the hospital from community and staff is pathetic. "In the Ravine," which wasn't on the reading, is a pitiful and shocking story. Devastating climax. Even though Chekhov was a medical doctor, he had brilliant insight into human psychology.
I did enjoy Chekhov also. Ward No. 6 was too dark for me at this time. I did an internship in a state mental hospital, a pretty horrible place in many ways. I've just been so depressed about the state of things in the country right now, and I have decided that I need to make a concerted effort not to go to such dark places right now in my reading. It's just too much. Thanks for always commenting so thoughtfully. I appreciate you, and I hope you're doing well.
@@BookChatWithPat8668 I understand, Pat. Like I commented on another channel, prior to the election I read two biographies: one about Franklin Roosevelt and one on Hitler, to get some insight into their respective elections in 1933. Both came to power at the same time to deal with severe economic matters, as you know. We are entering unchartered waters, to use a cliche. My reading hasn't changed. Still reading Montaigne, but have added Plutarch's Lives. Since we are already "there," when in Rome, do as the Romans do....:)
Good for you for reading bios of both FDR and Hitler for perspective. I'm just feeling all over the place with regard to what I can read and tolerate at this point.
Ya know Pat, When I retired I saw myself devoting so much time relaxing and having time to read. I now know I have no idea how I had time to work a full time job with 10 hours of commuting time. I am doing something all the time!!!! That being said. I have not been able to keep up with all the reading projects I wanted to participate in! Since my books are packed up for my painting project in my living room/library I could not find The Absolute True Diary of a Part-time Indian. 😥Anywho, just finished Percival Everett's book Erasure on audio. Quite good and on the nose. Excellent narration by Sean Crisden. Also finished Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison with the Life on Books book club on Patreon. Song of Solomon is already on the deck for a reread. Phew, what a book. Still working my way through Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald, a book I can't rush! So since I have tendency to write my life story in the comments section I will close my comments with my holiday wishes for a peaceful and prosperous end to the year. 🎄💝🎁🎅☃❄📚☕🥰
Hi Marcia. Thanks for this thoughtful comment. I feel the same way when I think about my life before I retired. I also had a long commute every day as well, so I easily spent another 10-12 hours just getting to and from school. I don't know how I ever had time to get to the gym, to doctors' appointments, to other obligations. Toni Morrison is one of my all-time favorite novelists. We will be doing a re-read of BELOVED in January in the "I'm with the Banned" Book Club. That book has been unmercifully challenged and banned because of its depiction of the realities of slavery. Wishing you a blessed holiday season, my friend.
@@stuartgriffin1001 I didn’t think I’d read this second book in the series, but I’m feeling committed to the cause, so I’ll give it a go. I’ve really enjoyed our Fable discussions of all of the books so far.
I’m amazed at how much you read in a week Pat and am looking forward to what December has in store. Would love to hear if you have any favourite Christmas books and am with you on reading for joy and comfort!
@@Ali-AvidReader hi Ali! These were all in progress and not things I read in their entirety this week. I guess my all-time favorite Christmas book is Divkens’ A Christmas Carol. I really loved a Stephanie Barron Jane Austen mystery called Jane and the 12 Days of Christmas. (I really loved that series.) Now, one I haven’t read but that I hope to read this month is Niall Williams’ Time of the Child. I’ve heard really good things about that one. 🥰
Here’s to books that entertain and lighten our souls a bit. I'm glad you're dedicated to reading things that bring you joy in the coming month. Have you read “Golden Hill” by Francis Spufford? Sparkling, ingenuously crafted historical fiction set in 18th century New York. A rollicking good read, I just loved it. 🤗
@@patriciah8579 hi Patricia! I’m all in for comfort and joy this month! I’ve got to fend off all the darkness coming from the news. I have not yet read Golden Hill, but you are now the second person to recommend it to me. I read Light Perpetual by Spufford and liked it. I will have to get to Golden Hill. I believe I do own it, too. Thank you for the recommendation. 🥰
Hi Pat, I love your channel. I always look forward to your videos. I was wonering if you have reviewed the Sara Maas book you read on this channel? I'd love to listen to what you thought of it. I'm trying to decide if I want to tackle any of her books. They are chunkers and I'm not an avid fantasy reader. Thanks!
@@bookishbridgers hi! Thank you for this lovely comment. Yes, I have discussed the first book in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas in at least two videos. One is my September Reading Plans video, and another is my Weekly Wrap-Up for Sept. 7. I’ve also reviewed it on the Fable app where the “I’m with the Banned” Banned Book Club meets. I’m not much of a fantasy reader either, and I’m definitely not a “romantasy” reader normally, but I read this first volume and I’m embarking on the second simply in protest of these books being challenged and banned. The first volume is a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast story. In my September Reading Plans video, I also included links to a few other people like MJ at Reading This Life and Olly At Criminolly who have also done videos on the need for these books to exist and for readers to defend them. I don’t think Maas writes great literature by any means, but I become incensed over those who would challenge, ban, and/or destroy her books. Hope this helps. 😊
@@troytradup ha! I read her version. I’ll try to find something written about it, about her thinking in doing this version of the story. I was quite surprised to find the story!
I’m so amazed at how much you can get done in a week. Being such a thoughtful and prolific reader is really a gift!
Thanks, Meg. These were all in progress, so I was able to finish them this week. I didn’t read them in their entirety in a week’s time. But thank you for this lovely comment.
Yes! Reading for joy is absolutely a must right about now. I hope your December reading really hits the spot!
Absolutely! I hope your reading goes well too. Hope you're doing well, Becca.
Such an uplifting video. Thank you for sharing. And yes. I too am determined to read for comfort and joy.
@@sandramiele1816 thank you for this lovely comment! Yes, here’s to more reading for comfort and joy! 🥰
Wondeful update my friend! Always enjoy hearing your plans!
@@kevintowle9665 thank you, Kevin! 😊
I hope you have a fabulous December. Looking forward to it.
@@helenclare3250 I hope you do too, Helen! 🥰
Lovely video and books!!! Great update! Thanks!!
@@DrL_Reads thank you! I hope you’re doing well! 😊
I just love the idea of the Piñero Project. I’ve only read Elena Knows but I will definitely be prioritizing more of her work. And I really look forward to hearing your thoughts on Leonard and Hungry Paul! ❤
With regard to the Pineiro project, we jumped ahead to read Time of the Flies because it is a sequel to her earlier book All Yours, but then we are going to go back and read the rest chronologically, so the next one will be Thursday Night Widows. I'm looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul too!
I'm reading Pineiro's All Yours and really enjoying it.
@@Nina_DP oh that’s great. I really liked All Yours.
Another wonderful wrap up. I see my favorite, Agatha, on your bookshelf behind you.
The book stack by my bed is getting taller as is my tbr list. I’m not the reader I once was😎 but booktube has me revving up.
Thank you.
@@vickicoleman2474 thank you, Vicki! I do love Agatha!
@ my sister gave me Lucy Worsley’s “Agatha Christie, An Elusive Woman” for my birthday. Agatha is a favorite, for sure.
@@vickicoleman2474 oh that sounds like a wonderful book! I'm working on reading all of the Miss Marple books now.
Nice update! I’ve only ever read a couple of stories by Chekhov, but I found them to be incredibly moving. I really must read more from him at some point. Thanks, Pat!
@@joshuacreboreads hi Josh. I really enjoyed seeing the plays performed. This week’s stories were very good.
Thanks for sharing sister, New friend here stay connected God bless you
@@lightofgodindarkness thank you.
Have a lovely week Pat. I think I'll add Snow in August as a possibility for December. I'll have to look up the Christmas ghost stories recommendations.
@@TimeTravelReads hi Melissa! Oh I think you will enjoy Snow in August! I hope you’ve have a lovely week too.
The Life Impossible was recommended to me by a coworker, so I put it on hold at the library. I’m getting excited to read it, especially now that you’ve also given it a great review!
@@BethKnight664 it’s definitely the right book for me at this time. I’ll talk more about it after my group meets.
Great wrap-up! 😊 It’s always so refreshing to hear your thoughts and insights on the week. Looking forward to what December has in store! 🎉🌟
@@flcMorsalin thank you. I’m optimistic about my December reads.
I’m behind on my Piniero but hoping to catch up starting today, Huzzah for Leonard and Hungry Paul!
@@BookishTexan I found this Pineiro pretty compelling but very dark. Looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul.
When I’m done with my Read What You Own, I’ll need to pick up the Matt Haig - usually an autobuy author for me! Yes to reading for joy and comfort - I’ve been doing just that!
@@spreadbookjoy hi Jack! Yes, it really is making a difference to be consciously reading for joy and comfort. I hope you’re doing well.
Ooo Wee, Pat... you are such an active participant in the reading community!!! Wow! I love it... so many projects and groups and reading and books!!! Lol. I'm eagerly anticipating the follow up on Buddy Read with Alan.
@@CGRatedBooks hi Charles! I do love these group reads and community events. I’m really looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul with Allen. It should be fun. I hope you’re doing well. 🥰
@BookChatWithPat8668 I am! Doing quite well... its been a busy week and I'm ready to show things down, even if just for a week... Christmas holiday IS just down the street now! Lol
@@CGRatedBooks I know! With Thanksgiving being about as late as it can be, here we are already jumping into December! I do love this whole time of year. Stay well, my friend.
Great wrap up once again Pat. I’m so enjoying the Pineiro Project. I’m so glad you are joining the Ghosts of Christmas Past event. Love a nice cosy evening reading ghost stories. Really enjoyed your Thanksgiving poetry Thursday. Great video 😊
@@RaynorReadsStuff thanks, Debs. I’m really looking forward to our December ghost stories too.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the Haig book, it sounds really good. I’ve had some skepticism toward his books, too feelgood for me perhaps, but being gifted a house on a Mediterranean island… that I could endure! 😂 I’ve always wanted to move to Spain or Italy, at least for a time. Piñeiro sounds like an author I might enjoy as well, and I would like to read more from South / Latin America. Great wrapup! And joy and comfort is what I’m going for as well! Let’s have a great December! 😊
Hi Ellen. I do know what you mean about Matt Haig. He can be too sweet at times. This was definitely the right book at the right time for me, and being about a retired teacher might also have been a big part of the draw for me. Pineiro, on the other hand-this was a compelling read and a sequel to All Yours, which we read earlier in the month, but it deals with some very dark themes and issues. I do think you might like Pineiro. You’re welcome to join our group if you’re interested, and of course, no pressure ever. 🥰
@ I might start with All Yours then. I’ll save it for 2025 I think. I’m realizing again and again I need my freedom in my reading ^^ I’m a Sagittarius, so I should be well aware of that at this point! 😅 No pressure from you, that I know, I apply it all by myself! But thank you for the invitation! 💜 And sometimes feelgood is just what we need, whether we realize it or not!
@@ellenmadebookclub Absolutely! I'm all for freedom in our reading. We will be reading Pineiro in chronological order going forward, but we jumped to her most recent book, Time of the Flies, because it is a sequel to All Yours, set 15 years later. But when we finish this, we are going back to the beginning of her body of work, and we'll work our way through the rest reading them in publication order. We also have people jumping in for just one title, so that's always an option too. No one needs to sign on for the whole project. 😉
A little late to post for nonfiction November but I read What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton and found it soothing. We’ll get there some day.
I also read Red Famine by Anne Applebaum as a lead up to her Pulitzer Prize winner Gulag that I plan on reading in the chilly month of January.
I'm glad that you found some comfort in What Happened.
I really enjoyed The Midnight Library by Matt Haig which was a Christmas present last year. I look forward to his latest.
@@carolinefiller3745 I think this latest is a very special book. I also liked Midnight Library.
I very much enjoyed the Checkov stories, a lot; looking forward to out buddy read 🎉😂🇮🇪
@@bighardbooks770 hi Allen! I definitely liked the Chekhov stories. I’m really looking forward to reading Leonard and Hungry Paul with you!
Great wrap up Pat! So happy The Life Impossible was an uplifting read for you. We all need those from time to time. Looking forward to the review after your book club meeting.
@@Adventures_in_Literature yes, it was the right book at the right time. I’ll talk more about it soon. 🥰
I plan to read The Life Impossible as soon as I finish A Man Called Ove.
@@joycejarrard6958 wonderful!
I am such a grouch I can't read Haig but I did love Leonard and Hungry Paul.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks hi Ros. I know what you’re saying about Matt Haig. He can be a little too sweet. The Life Impossible is hitting me just right, though. Part of it, I think, is that I like the main character, Grace, who is a sort of prickly character. She’s a grieving, lonely retired 72-year-old teacher who is very relatable. Part of it is simply that I have been so depressed by the news lately and by my fears for the future that I just really need to lighten things up a bit with some of my reading, and this is hitting the spot. I never think of you as “a grouch,” Ros. I’m really looking forward to Leonard and Hungry Paul.
@BookChatWithPat8668 Leonard and Hungry Paul is sweet too in a way but not sickly. I hope you enjoy it in your understandable news-shaken state.
Thanks, Ros. I definitely do not want sickly sweet, but I am making a concerted effort to stay out of the darkest places I can sometimes easily wander into in my reading.
I enjoy Chekhov very much. Like I commented to James, the man in the Lady and His dog reminded me of Valmont from Dangerous Liasons. A slave to to his passion by the end of the story. Ward 6 was excellent, too. The apathy towards the hospital from community and staff is pathetic. "In the Ravine," which wasn't on the reading, is a pitiful and shocking story. Devastating climax. Even though Chekhov was a medical doctor, he had brilliant insight into human psychology.
I did enjoy Chekhov also. Ward No. 6 was too dark for me at this time. I did an internship in a state mental hospital, a pretty horrible place in many ways. I've just been so depressed about the state of things in the country right now, and I have decided that I need to make a concerted effort not to go to such dark places right now in my reading. It's just too much. Thanks for always commenting so thoughtfully. I appreciate you, and I hope you're doing well.
@@BookChatWithPat8668 I understand, Pat. Like I commented on another channel, prior to the election I read two biographies: one about Franklin Roosevelt and one on Hitler, to get some insight into their respective elections in 1933. Both came to power at the same time to deal with severe economic matters, as you know. We are entering unchartered waters, to use a cliche. My reading hasn't changed. Still reading Montaigne, but have added Plutarch's Lives. Since we are already "there," when in Rome, do as the Romans do....:)
Good for you for reading bios of both FDR and Hitler for perspective. I'm just feeling all over the place with regard to what I can read and tolerate at this point.
Ya know Pat, When I retired I saw myself devoting so much time relaxing and having time to read. I now know I have no idea how I had time to work a full time job with 10 hours of commuting time. I am doing something all the time!!!! That being said. I have not been able to keep up with all the reading projects I wanted to participate in! Since my books are packed up for my painting project in my living room/library I could not find The Absolute True Diary of a Part-time Indian. 😥Anywho, just finished Percival Everett's book Erasure on audio. Quite good and on the nose. Excellent narration by Sean Crisden. Also finished Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison with the Life on Books book club on Patreon. Song of Solomon is already on the deck for a reread. Phew, what a book. Still working my way through Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald, a book I can't rush! So since I have tendency to write my life story in the comments section I will close my comments with my holiday wishes for a peaceful and prosperous end to the year. 🎄💝🎁🎅☃❄📚☕🥰
Hi Marcia. Thanks for this thoughtful comment. I feel the same way when I think about my life before I retired. I also had a long commute every day as well, so I easily spent another 10-12 hours just getting to and from school. I don't know how I ever had time to get to the gym, to doctors' appointments, to other obligations. Toni Morrison is one of my all-time favorite novelists. We will be doing a re-read of BELOVED in January in the "I'm with the Banned" Book Club. That book has been unmercifully challenged and banned because of its depiction of the realities of slavery. Wishing you a blessed holiday season, my friend.
I'm looking forward to reading A Court Of Mist and Fury. I've liked the 3 books so far a lot
@@stuartgriffin1001 I didn’t think I’d read this second book in the series, but I’m feeling committed to the cause, so I’ll give it a go. I’ve really enjoyed our Fable discussions of all of the books so far.
@@BookChatWithPat8668 Glad you decided to read this one. I've enjoyed the Fable discussions also
@ well make it worthwhile and fun!
I shouldn’t still be surprised at how much you get through on a weekly basis, but here we are 😊
@@GenreBooks23 well, that’s kind of you to say, but these were all in progress. I just finished them this week.
I’m amazed at how much you read in a week Pat and am looking forward to what December has in store. Would love to hear if you have any favourite Christmas books and am with you on reading for joy and comfort!
@@Ali-AvidReader hi Ali! These were all in progress and not things I read in their entirety this week. I guess my all-time favorite Christmas book is Divkens’ A Christmas Carol. I really loved a Stephanie Barron Jane Austen mystery called Jane and the 12 Days of Christmas. (I really loved that series.) Now, one I haven’t read but that I hope to read this month is Niall Williams’ Time of the Child. I’ve heard really good things about that one. 🥰
I’ve put Time of the Child on my Christmas list so here’s hoping🤞
@@Ali-AvidReader I hope it’s as good as it sounds! 😊
@@Ali-AvidReader wonderful!
Here’s to books that entertain and lighten our souls a bit. I'm glad you're dedicated to reading things that bring you joy in the coming month. Have you read “Golden Hill” by Francis Spufford? Sparkling, ingenuously crafted historical fiction set in 18th century New York. A rollicking good read, I just loved it. 🤗
@@patriciah8579 hi Patricia! I’m all in for comfort and joy this month! I’ve got to fend off all the darkness coming from the news. I have not yet read Golden Hill, but you are now the second person to recommend it to me. I read Light Perpetual by Spufford and liked it. I will have to get to Golden Hill. I believe I do own it, too. Thank you for the recommendation. 🥰
Hi Pat, I love your channel. I always look forward to your videos. I was wonering if you have reviewed the Sara Maas book you read on this channel? I'd love to listen to what you thought of it. I'm trying to decide if I want to tackle any of her books. They are chunkers and I'm not an avid fantasy reader. Thanks!
@@bookishbridgers hi! Thank you for this lovely comment. Yes, I have discussed the first book in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas in at least two videos. One is my September Reading Plans video, and another is my Weekly Wrap-Up for Sept. 7. I’ve also reviewed it on the Fable app where the “I’m with the Banned” Banned Book Club meets. I’m not much of a fantasy reader either, and I’m definitely not a “romantasy” reader normally, but I read this first volume and I’m embarking on the second simply in protest of these books being challenged and banned. The first volume is a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast story. In my September Reading Plans video, I also included links to a few other people like MJ at Reading This Life and Olly At Criminolly who have also done videos on the need for these books to exist and for readers to defend them. I don’t think Maas writes great literature by any means, but I become incensed over those who would challenge, ban, and/or destroy her books. Hope this helps. 😊
@@BookChatWithPat8668 Thank you so much Pat. That's helpful!
@ my pleasure!
Joyce Carol Oates ripped off Chekhov? No wonder she's so prolific! 😉
@@troytradup ha! I read her version. I’ll try to find something written about it, about her thinking in doing this version of the story. I was quite surprised to find the story!
@@BookChatWithPat8668 I'll check it out. And thanks for the article!
I loved hearing your thoughts about Matt Haig's books. I have The Midnight Library and haven't read it yet. 🫶🏽
@@books_and_bocadillos hi Mariandrea. The Life Impossible hit me just right this month. I’ll talk more about it after my group meets. 🥰