What are you reading? - Page 166

homoe · 10-29-2020, 05:10 PM

The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and Da Vinci's Italy
Novel by Laura Morelli

It's very good!

homoe · 11-25-2020, 11:51 AM

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg

I'm thinking about asking Santa for it, but if I can't wait that long then I'll get it myself!

“The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop” focuses on Buddy Jr., Ruth’s son, who lost an arm in an accident.

“He winds up in a retirement home in Atlanta, and he wants to go home, so he escapes from the nursing home,” Flagg said. “The town of Whistle Stop is closed down and he can’t find it, but he reconnects with Evelyn Couch and they bring the town back.”

IMHO this sounds like a perfect escape from Covid, Holiday hustle and bustle and just life in general......

Semantics · 12-05-2020, 10:12 AM

When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir
by Patrisse Khan-Cullors

I highly recommend it.

homoe · 12-06-2020, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by homoe

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg

I'm thinking about asking Santa for it, but if I can't wait that long then I'll get it myself!

“The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop” focuses on Buddy Jr., Ruth’s son, who lost an arm in an accident.

“He winds up in a retirement home in Atlanta, and he wants to go home, so he escapes from the nursing home,” Flagg said. “The town of Whistle Stop is closed down and he can’t find it, but he reconnects with Evelyn Couch and they bring the town back.”

IMHO this sounds like a perfect escape from Covid, Holiday hustle and bustle and just life in general......

I have spent the last two evenings re-connecting with Sipsey, Big George, Ruth, Idgie, Evelyn, Ninny, Buddy, and a whole other cast of characters from Whistle Stop and beyond!

This is a gem of a good book!

The perfect book to curl up and escape life from if only for a few evenings or so.

Kätzchen · 12-13-2020, 11:08 AM

The Night Watch by Sarah Waters.

I've only just begun to read this historical fiction novel, but it is a wonderful read. Sarah Waters' book was shortlisted for both the 2006 Man Booker Prize and the 2006 Orange Prize. The novel, which is told backward through third-person narrative, takes place in 1940s London during and after World War II.

Spoiler Alert: You can find out more about this book over @ GoodReads (LINK).

akiza · 12-13-2020, 03:38 PM

Back to one of my favorites french classics by Marcel Pagnol La gloire de mon pere/ the glory of my father and Le chateau de ma mere/ the castle of my mother or my mother's castle ☺ i discovered him through the adapted movies; In fact many movies have been done following his other books. The french countryside through the eyes of a young boy, his views concerning his family and surroundings, his friendship... childhood quoi ☺

GeorgiaMa'am · 12-24-2020, 02:02 AM

_This Year Will Be Different_ by Maeve Binchy

I discovered this little volume of short stories years ago, and after reading it through in one sitting I promised myself that I would read it every year at Christmas. I haven't always kept that promise, but I have most years. I'm so glad I remembered it this year when I was having such a hard time feeling any Christmas spirit.

These short snapshots into the lives of mostly Irish women reveal situations that are just not like that happy, perfect Christmas that many of us dream of, and which they dream of too. These are lives that have everyday considerations and choices that impact their wished-for holiday experiences. The endings may not always be like a Hallmark movie, but they are satisfying.

One thing I do _not_ recommend, however, is the Audible recording. The production quality is terrible. Get the book - it's definitely worth the read, curled up on your sofa with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of wine. It will be worth reading after Christmas, too.

homoe · 12-26-2020, 10:35 AM

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Just started it.

I can't say enough good things about her novel House Girl..

PlatinumPearl · 12-26-2020, 04:23 PM

FORTUNE The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time

It's one of those books that I flip through to read a chapter before moving on to another book.

homoe · 12-31-2020, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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Just started it.

I can't say enough good things about her novel House Girl..

It was OK if you're looking for a novel about families and secrets they keep BUT it wasn't no where as good as House Girl!

homoe · 12-31-2020, 03:08 PM

Kätzchen · 01-02-2021, 10:26 AM

Bèsame* · 01-14-2021, 04:55 PM

I will be reading this soon! I'm on a list. It's going to be a movie. Julia Robert's is playing a main character. Same author wrote, Little Fires Everywhere.

Stone-Butch · 01-14-2021, 05:45 PM

"Breading Contempt"
Mark A. Largent
An important book on the history of Eugenics. How it started and how it continues into today. Murder, slavery and the elimination of "undesirables", all done under government law.

Stone-Butch · 01-14-2021, 05:46 PM

Lets try breeding not breading on that last entry please.

homoe · 03-15-2021, 02:11 PM

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Just ordered Later by Stephen King...

FireSignFemme · 03-16-2021, 01:02 AM

Conquering Headache by Rapoport, Sheftell and Tepper

Compliments of AstraZeneca

randrum · 03-23-2021, 06:46 PM

Redshirts by John Scalzi

It's a fun Star Trek parody novel

homoe · 03-24-2021, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by homoe

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Just ordered Later by Stephen King...

This was good and a fast read...

Genesis · 03-24-2021, 02:14 PM

11-25-2020, 11:51 AM	#3302
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Not reading it yet BUT........ The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg I'm thinking about asking Santa for it, but if I can't wait that long then I'll get it myself! “The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop” focuses on Buddy Jr., Ruth’s son, who lost an arm in an accident. “He winds up in a retirement home in Atlanta, and he wants to go home, so he escapes from the nursing home,” Flagg said. “The town of Whistle Stop is closed down and he can’t find it, but he reconnects with Evelyn Couch and they bring the town back.” IMHO this sounds like a perfect escape from Covid, Holiday hustle and bustle and just life in general......

12-13-2020, 11:08 AM	#3305
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,612 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	The Night Watch by Sarah Waters. I've only just begun to read this historical fiction novel, but it is a wonderful read. Sarah Waters' book was shortlisted for both the 2006 Man Booker Prize and the 2006 Orange Prize. The novel, which is told backward through third-person narrative, takes place in 1940s London during and after World War II. Spoiler Alert: You can find out more about this book over @ GoodReads (LINK). __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

12-24-2020, 02:02 AM	#3307
GeorgiaMa'am Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: High Femme Ma'am Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am Relationship Status: widowed - involved, poly Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,459 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,716 Thanked 28,532 Times in 5,830 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	_This Year Will Be Different_ by Maeve Binchy I discovered this little volume of short stories years ago, and after reading it through in one sitting I promised myself that I would read it every year at Christmas. I haven't always kept that promise, but I have most years. I'm so glad I remembered it this year when I was having such a hard time feeling any Christmas spirit. These short snapshots into the lives of mostly Irish women reveal situations that are just not like that happy, perfect Christmas that many of us dream of, and which they dream of too. These are lives that have everyday considerations and choices that impact their wished-for holiday experiences. The endings may not always be like a Hallmark movie, but they are satisfying. One thing I do _not_ recommend, however, is the Audible recording. The production quality is terrible. Get the book - it's definitely worth the read, curled up on your sofa with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of wine. It will be worth reading after Christmas, too. __________________ -GeorgiaMa'am It's true that you are blessed and lucky It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. -10,000 Maniacs

12-26-2020, 10:35 AM	#3308
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin........ ~~ Just started it. I can't say enough good things about her novel House Girl..

12-26-2020, 04:23 PM	#3309
PlatinumPearl Member How Do You Identify?: Femme, Human Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,150 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 966 Thanked 2,419 Times in 890 Posts Rep Power: 21474846	Reading... FORTUNE The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time It's one of those books that I flip through to read a chapter before moving on to another book.

10-29-2020, 05:10 PM	#3301
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and Da Vinci's Italy Novel by Laura Morelli It's very good!

12-05-2020, 10:12 AM	#3303
Semantics Senior Member How Do You Identify?: malapropist Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 2,169 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,367 Thanked 3,963 Times in 1,201 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors I highly recommend it.

12-13-2020, 03:38 PM	#3306
akiza Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: khaleessi lol ^-^ just go with aki,ana,kit or princess Relationship Status: single Join Date: May 2017 Location: Congo-brazzaville Posts: 774 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 318 Thanked 623 Times in 285 Posts Rep Power: 0	Back to one of my favorites french classics by Marcel Pagnol La gloire de mon pere/ the glory of my father and Le chateau de ma mere/ the castle of my mother or my mother's castle ☺ i discovered him through the adapted movies; In fact many movies have been done following his other books. The french countryside through the eyes of a young boy, his views concerning his family and surroundings, his friendship... childhood quoi ☺

12-31-2020, 03:08 PM	#3311
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Just opened up......

01-02-2021, 10:26 AM	#3312
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,612 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Atticus Finch __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

01-14-2021, 04:55 PM	#3313
Bèsame* Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femm Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: loved by many Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Closer to the waves Posts: 15,422 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,172 Thanked 41,018 Times in 10,768 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	I will be reading this soon! I'm on a list. It's going to be a movie. Julia Robert's is playing a main character. Same author wrote, Little Fires Everywhere. __________________ kisses A kiss is a whisper in your mouth. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back.

01-14-2021, 05:45 PM	#3314
Stone-Butch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3,712 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,344 Thanked 9,404 Times in 3,069 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	What are you Reading? "Breading Contempt" Mark A. Largent An important book on the history of Eugenics. How it started and how it continues into today. Murder, slavery and the elimination of "undesirables", all done under government law.

01-14-2021, 05:46 PM	#3315
Stone-Butch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3,712 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,344 Thanked 9,404 Times in 3,069 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	What are you Reading? Lets try breeding not breading on that last entry please.

03-15-2021, 02:11 PM	#3316
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	~~~ Just ordered Later by Stephen King...

03-16-2021, 01:02 AM	#3317
FireSignFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 4,434 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37,962 Thanked 10,280 Times in 3,146 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Conquering Headache by Rapoport, Sheftell and Tepper Compliments of AstraZeneca

03-23-2021, 06:46 PM	#3318
randrum Member How Do You Identify?: Boi Preferred Pronoun?: Just call me G Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 695 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,480 Thanked 3,056 Times in 668 Posts Rep Power: 21474847	Redshirts by John Scalzi It's a fun Star Trek parody novel __________________

03-24-2021, 02:14 PM	#3320
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