I am always searching for books to read. And I have found that recommendations from other bloggers and from friends on Instagram have been a wonderful source. So, here are some ideas for you.
I know, this has been around for a while and some of you may have already read it. Well, it is a wonderful story and so well written and totally engrossing. The time is WWII and the protagonists are a blind girl in Paris and a young orphan boy in Germany. We see their paths collide in St. Malo, France…
I loved, loved this one!
Such a charming and quirky story and so well told. All those small items we lose: can they ever be returned? Is there a way, or a person, to help in returning these small treasures to their owners? The story is a kind of fairy tale and so charmingly told you can’t put it down.
Here is one that came from an IG friend who said it is totally gripping and perfect for a long plane ride! So yes, I read most of it on that last flight to London. It’s a sort of Hitchcock thriller with quite a twist at the end. You wont be able to put it down, guaranteed!
I just finished this one. Again, this came from an IG friend.
This story takes place in post-war London, in the publishing world. Amusing, wonderful character studies and I love all the details of the by-gone era. Muriel Spark at her finest!
One question for all of you: do you read hard copies or on a Kindle etc. reader? Which do you prefer? Why? I find I am reading more and more on Kindle and, although I would much rather read an actual book, it is just SO easy. I usually have one or two all downloaded and ready to go on Kindle so there is no waiting time. But for me the big downside is not being able to mark it up, flip back and find some detail and generally to just hold that physical thing in my hand. And, of course, there is no book to put on the shelf and perhaps go back to at a later date. But I would love to know how you feel about this!
That’s it for now: many more to tell you about but I’ve run out of time.
We leave for Washington D.C. tomorrow for a few days, so I will be posting on IG from there; then the following week back to Savannah!
Hello Libby, I also thoroughly enjoyed ATLYCS. I am heading to Normandy after my house is finished and plan to include a visit to St Malo while there. Other favorite books about Nazi-occupied Germany/France are, The Nightingale and Sarah’s Key. S
Sharon: Yes, I read Sarah’s Key and really enjoyed it. Will look at Nightingale. Have a wonderful time in Normandy: you go this summer? We had thought of going, but instead are going to Isle of Wight. Just one more month til we go.
I’ve only read one on this list, so I’m making note to download. Yes, I read mostly books on my iPad. As you said, it’s so easy. Other advantages – I can read in bed without disturbing my husband, I can change the font (old eyes), and I don’t have to store the physical book. We recently purged most of our books to clean up our office bookshelves. Also, I wandered into Barnes and Noble the other day and purchased a book (paperback) & found it was so much more expensive than even buying it online – ugh. By the way, have you read the Neapolitan Novels? Our bookclub read “My Beautiful Friend,” by Elena Ferrante awhile ago, then chose “The story of a New Name” for this month’s read. Really enjoying them. Thanks for the recommendations.
Thanks for the suggestions Cyndi. Another thing about ordering on-line, or at least looking at books on Amazon, is the Favorites list. I put things into it all the time and then just go and buy/download one or two.
My daughter and I share books that we want to read and her latest was “Circe” by Madeline Miller. When I looked it up I found that it was her second book, with her first being “The Song of Achilles”. I read Achilles first and was mesmerized by the well written story. Am now in the middle of Circe and love it. Both of these books are stand alone novels. I never would have thought I would be so taken in with Greek Mythology.
Oh, thanks for the suggestions Julie! You share on Kindle? My daughter and I do too, but somehow it never seems to happen! I will look at your suggestions. Hope all is well out there!
I’ve read ATLICNS and Women in the Window. Great reads. I’ll read the others. I read on the Kindle because it’s so light. I also like being able to change the size of the font. It’s also great to not have to put books on books shelves that are already bursting. So I”ve been very happy with my Kindle.
Sandra: You are “the IG friend” from whom I got the title Woman in the Window!!! Oh yes, it was a page turner alright; loved it. I’ve also gone back to some PD James books I had missed along the way. Love her so much!
NO KINDLE EVER FOR ME!
I do like to MARK UP the book and write notes and HIGH LIGHT!
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Well, I wish I could do that! But I find it just SO easy to use Kindle…esp. when travelling.
I loved All the Light We Cannot See. Great book! I just finished a book called Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng, and I enjoyed it, though it is about a dysfunctional family so it’s not a happy story. I’m now reading a novel called Plainsong by Kent Haruf. Just started it yesterday and read 79 pages, so I am definitely liking it.
I get books from the library. Occasionally I buy discounted books at B&N. I am not into reading books on any sort of electronic device. I look at a screen all day, and like the feel of turning pages (and it’s easier on my eyes).