Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Jun 4, 2022 9:16:33 GMT -5
Does anyone have historical fiction recommendations? I am trying to be a good example to the kids and build reading time into our daily schedule (and bonus- lucy, who has learning difficulties and was VERY RESISTANT to reading until recently, has turned a corner and wants to read now).
I have read some of the Outlander and all of the Game of Thrones series, so a sci-fi/time travel angle is good. Kind of looking for more single-volume stories (meaning not a series) unless the series has a point to it (ahem GoT).
Any time period is good. Art theme is a bonus haha.
I'm still making my way through A Man Called Ove. It's good, I'm just having a busier month than usual and less time to read.
Anyone have a good thriller rec? I'm in the mood for a page turner after this one. I'm easy to please in the genre so recommend it even if everyone hated it, lol.
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins came out recently and is fun and summery! It takes place on a deserted atoll.
Double recommendation. It’s a super fast read. I’m not normally big on unreliable narrator thrillers, but this one I did like.
Does anyone have historical fiction recommendations? I am trying to be a good example to the kids and build reading time into our daily schedule (and bonus- lucy, who has learning difficulties and was VERY RESISTANT to reading until recently, has turned a corner and wants to read now).
I have read some of the Outlander and all of the Game of Thrones series, so a sci-fi/time travel angle is good. Kind of looking for more single-volume stories (meaning not a series) unless the series has a point to it (ahem GoT).
Any time period is good. Art theme is a bonus haha.
It’s a series but you can just read the first one. The Kingsbridge trilogy (plus prequel) by Ken Follet is a fun read. The first one - Pillars of the Earth - focuses on the building of cathedrals in the Middle Ages - not art but arty.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
Post by expectantsteelerfan on Jun 4, 2022 12:24:35 GMT -5
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
Does anyone have historical fiction recommendations? I am trying to be a good example to the kids and build reading time into our daily schedule (and bonus- lucy, who has learning difficulties and was VERY RESISTANT to reading until recently, has turned a corner and wants to read now).
I have read some of the Outlander and all of the Game of Thrones series, so a sci-fi/time travel angle is good. Kind of looking for more single-volume stories (meaning not a series) unless the series has a point to it (ahem GoT).
Any time period is good. Art theme is a bonus haha.
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
When Life Gives You Lululemons and Where The Grass Is Green And The Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger.
Anything by Laurie Gelman, particularly Class Mom.
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
The Flatshare was really good and I think it fits your wants. Book Lovers is one I want to read but haven't yet, maybe check that out.
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
Book Lovers Part of Your World Just Haven’t Met You Yet The Charm Offensive The Simple Wild Float Plan Hook, Line, and Sinker One to Watch
Post by litskispeciality on Jun 4, 2022 13:15:19 GMT -5
When Life Gives you LuLuLemons was a great, quick read. I liked The Last Mrs. Parrish, but some TW and I don't think the board loved it. The To All The Boys series is an easy, cute (YA) read.
ETA Tempting Fate by Jane Green Since You've been Gone )YA) Younger (I also want to read Older) The Couple Next Door was thrillerish, and super quick The Wedding Date - I think the author has other good books too
When Life Gives you LuLuLemons was a great, quick read. I liked The Last Mrs. Parrish, but some TW and I don't think the board loved it. The To All The Boys series is an easy, cute (YA) read.
ETA Tempting Fate by Jane Green Since You've been Gone )YA) Younger (I also want to read Older) The Couple Next Door was thrillerish, and super quick The Wedding Date - I think the author has other good books too
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
Anything by Mary Kay Andrews. Her new one is The Home Wrecker, I thought it was very good.
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
Anne Rivers Siddons died a few years ago but when I think of these kinds of books I think of her. If you haven’t read any of hers she has a huge back catalogue.
Does anyone have historical fiction recommendations? I am trying to be a good example to the kids and build reading time into our daily schedule (and bonus- lucy, who has learning difficulties and was VERY RESISTANT to reading until recently, has turned a corner and wants to read now).
I have read some of the Outlander and all of the Game of Thrones series, so a sci-fi/time travel angle is good. Kind of looking for more single-volume stories (meaning not a series) unless the series has a point to it (ahem GoT).
Any time period is good. Art theme is a bonus haha.
Yes! I loved books by Fiona Davis and Beatriz Williams.
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
The Unhoneymooners - One of my all time favorite beach reads and it actually takes place in tropical location
Waiting for Tom hanks was a nice sweet read
Another few I’d recommend - Just haven’t met you yet, the flatshare, one to watch, this time next year, evvie drake starts over
Have you read Emily Henry’s newest one - book lovers? I haven’t yet but have heard it’s good. I think I’m going to read on my vacation. Another possible couple I have flagged for vacation are - float plan, the layover
Post by basilosaurus on Jun 4, 2022 23:29:10 GMT -5
She doesn't have many novels, but I'm a fan of Geraldine Brooks. One won the pulitzer. People of the Book is a reverse chronological story about the protection of the Sarajevo Haggadah through various conflicts throughout centuries. And its restoration (that's the arty part) in semi-present day interspersed throughout.
I have other non-art historical fiction recs. It's my preferred genre. Somehow some algorithm leads me to female proto-feminists protagonists who are often at least semi-gay. This algorithm directs my used books purchases, too. I guess I have a type.
Post by expectantsteelerfan on Jun 5, 2022 16:33:45 GMT -5
Of all the books suggestion, the only ones that I haven't read that are available for Kindle from my library are Where The Grass is Green and some Ann Rivers Siddons books and some Mary Kay Andrews books, so I'll start with those. I requested a few of the others so hopefully they will come in this week before we leave. But I have already read a lot of the suggestions, and I think I'm too picky even when it comes to light stuff...I can't stand Laurie Gelman and I haven't liked a lot of Abbie Jimenez's books either, and I don't like Christina Lauren's books. I *think* my book club is going to read Book Lovers this month (we meet tomorrow and will pick the book then) so I might be buying that one.
I finished The Child Catchers by Kathryn Joyce. It is about evangelicals and the gospel of adoption and it was fascinating and infuriating. It was published in 2013 and I would love a follow-up, especially after the whole "domestic supply of infants" line in the leaked SCOTUS opinion.
I just finished Marrying the Ketchups and really liked it. Now I’m reading This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub and so far so good. I recently read Deacon King Kong by James McBride which was fantastic.
Post by litskispeciality on Jun 7, 2022 12:02:39 GMT -5
I started "Hooked" by Sutton Foster. It's good, but kind of hard to read as there are some relatable parts. I'm hoping she'll inspire me to craft more though.
I may pick up "The Inheritance Games" as well, as that just came up on my hold.
Does anyone have any light beachy reads beyond the typical Elin Hildebrand, Emily Henry, Emily Giffin (who I am NOT a fan of), Jennifer Weiner, etc. popular and well-known books? Even older books are fine...I'm a big reader so if it's popular and well-known, I've probably read it. But I need like 10 new to me books to download for vacation next week, but there will be lots of distractions so I don't want anything too serious that will take too much concentration.
Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus The Arc - Tory Henwood Hoen The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood Seven Days in June - Tia Williams The Lost Apothecary - Sarah Penner The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles
Just finished The Book Woman's Daughter and Women in White Coats. Both were decent, but Women in White Coats was pretty dry. I'm almost done with Milk Fed. I do not like it, but will finish it anyway.
It took me 8 days to get to my first book of June, Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Goodreads blurb: Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a profoundly moving novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible wrong done to her patients, from the New York Times bestselling author of Wench.
It was an important story to be told, but I did feel like it was lacking...something. Some of the plot points seemed unnecessary and some stuff didn't come together that well for me. I rated it 4/5 just because the story was important.
Next I have The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian (I just realized he also wrote The Flight Attendant that was made into a limited series we watched) about a 1960s movie star and her new husband and friends on safari in Africa and they get kidnapped or something? I think it's billed as a historical thriller? We'll see.