Book Lovers Club

glennie19

Have you read Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series?  It is set just after WWI in England and it's quite a good read, and an interesting look at life in that time period. There are several books in the series too.

I haven't read PD James, but on my list. My very long list.

Moonflwr912

I love the PD James books. It does take a while to get the "accent" of the book in your head but then it's a good read. 

Has anyone read the Mrs. Polifax series by Dorothy Gilman? I love that one. The first is The Unexpected Mrs. Polifax.

Teacher64

I love the Maisie books. Winspear has a new out that isn't a Maisie. I haven't read it yet.

brigadoonbenson

Moonflwr - Love Mrs. Polifax.

pat01

Sandra, the only book I have read on your list is the Gold Coast, and that was quite some time ago.  But I do think I enjoyed it, as he is a great author and I have read several of his books. I don't know how you all read so many books, with work and life I struggle to read a book in 3 weeks.  2/3 of the way through the Paris Architect, and it expires tomorrow!  But it is a great story, I always love WWII books.

brigadoonbenson

pat01 - It is feast or famine with me.  I read more because I am retired but also more in summer than fall and early winter (busy times)  Read a lot in Jan and Feb.  March, April and May are busy with gardening.

Anyone here who has read "The Outlander" Series by Diana Gabaldon might like to know that the television adaptation starts 8/9 on STARZ.

voraciousreader

Going to have to go for physical therapy for my shoulders, arms and hands.  They got a good workout as I perused Wayne Craven's American Art History and Culture. Weighing a ton and containing over 600 pages, it is a delightful book filled with paintings, photographs, sculpture and architecture. What.A.Book!

MinusTwo

VR - thought for a minute you really had injured yourself.  Glad it's not permanent & the book sounds delightful.  I was just wondering Sunday what you were reading.  You always add a dose of realism.  

I just finished Middle Age by Joyce Carol Oates.  A marvelous story about a group of 'middle aging' families in CT - husbands commuting to the "City", wives preserving the "historical village" they live in, and the changes they all go through.  I always find quotes I have to copy from her books.   One from this book that caught me was: 

"She'd spent a year mourning - what? - emotion maybe. The passing
of, not youth, for her youth had long since passed, but the passing
of the attitude, the expectation of youth." 

I guess we're all sort of tied to our expectations, but things sure change when BC comes along!!!

sandra4611

dhustedde

I'm a huge James Patterson fan as well. 

glennie19

a friend just loaned me Mudbound by Hillary Jordan.  Anyone read that book?

Moonflwr912

sandra. We have many Little Libraries around our town.

wenweb

glennie- I've read Mudbound.  For me it was just OK.  Let me know what you think!

voraciousreader

minus!!! I really did hurt my shoulders from reading the book!  But it was well worth the pain!  Book lovers gotta do what they gotta do!

Honestly... Those types of books should come with caution notices!  I'm feeling better now!  Can't keep a rabid book lover separated from their books for too long!

MinusTwo

VR - I agree - can't keep a book lover down.  Hope heat & massage soon have you back in tip-top shape.

Just finished Hell is Empty, a Walt Longmire Mystery by Craig Johnson.  VR - does your husband read these?  The author actually lives in Wyoming in a town of 25 people.  The "hero" has been a sheriff in Wyoming for 30 years.  This is the 7th in a series & I've only read one other so I have some treats ahead.  

Also read Accused by Mark Gimenez.  Scott Feeney is a lawyer. The first book I read was The Colour of Law that describes his childhood & successful SMU football career, marriage & high-rolling Dallas law practice.  Don't want to give away too much, but this one is set in Galveston where he goes with his two 11 yr old girls to defend his 2nd underdog case - and it's personal & involving the pro golf tour.  Everyone I recommended Gimenez to enjoyed his 1st book.  But of course they all live in Texas & there's lots of interesting controversial stuff.

wenweb

I know that some of you book lovers don't like e-readers, but they sure are nice when reading a long book , especially in bed

voraciousreader

minus...I'm going to have to check out that author!  He is presently reading Daniel Silva's latest book.  Lee Childs is coming out with a new book in early September, so he will definitely need another book to fill in the gap!  Thanks for the recommendation!

glennie19

VR:  I've read all the Longmire series and I enjoy it. The TV show is OK too,, I like the guy who plays Walt, but the books are better.

wenweb:  I just finished Mudbound. I like the writing style but it was sad.

And the new library arrivals are:   The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker.  Cop Town by Karin Slaughter.  Just One Evil Act by Elizabeth George.   Which to read first?

MinusTwo

VR - another one to check out for him is CJ Box.  I'm reading The Highway now.  It's not part of the Joe Pickett series, which I really like & thought I was buying. This one is about women abducted on lonely highways.  Good story but not for the faint of heart.  I'm not sure how I got two books back to back set in Montana & Wyoming, but I love the descriptions of the country.

voraciousreader

minus...thanks!  I will put him on the list as well.  As you are probably aware by now,I do all the pickin' for him....heaven forbid he chose a book on his own!  I even put reserves on books for him preceding publication.....

ruthbru

MinusTwo

Sandra - aren't you just about ready to depart for your Alaskan cruise?  Are you still planning to meet up w Di?  Hope you have a fabulous time.  We'll just be reading along waiting for your report.

Valsa123

love this picture

ruthbru

I know we aren't suppose to talk about health books; but if you do want to read a very interesting, funny, and 'kick it up a notch' book of 'rules' on how to 'Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy-Until You're 80 and Beyond', check out Younger Next Year for Women by Chris Crowley and Henry S Lodge, M.D. 

glennie19

I read that book, Ruth.  It was good.  My former exercise coach endorsed it too.  

voraciousreader

So....last week when I was in the local library, there was a display of fashion books.  Been on a fashion binge these last few weeks after seeing the Charles James exhibit at the Met.  So I swiped 2 new books and devoured them.  The first book is a little gem...Why Fashion Matters.  Filled with page after page of interesting and provocative factoids, it will have you never looking at a garment the same way again.  The second book is a bigger book and no less of a gem. The Lost Art of t Dress. Takes an historical look of late 1800's and 20thCentury American fashion.  A very interesting read.  Certainly brought back quite a few memories of how my fashion taste has evolved through the decades.  These authors are quite knowledgeable and really gives the reader a peek at the history and social impact of what we label as fashion.  Also found out the meaning of the word "fad.". Anyone know what it means...I'll give you all a hint.  It is an acronym.

wenweb

Ha, VR,  I looked it up, but won't give it away lest anyone else wants to guess.  

voraciousreader

Wen....now looking it up...wasn't that soooo much fun???!!!! 😉. What a great word!

wenweb

Honestly, I had an idea of the premise, that's all...

Moonflwr912

I always thought it stood for "Fast, and DONE! " LOL . Guess I was wrong.