I read Writing Down the Bones last year and enjoyed it. I always have a to read stack and it never seems to be getting smaller. Waiting to get my copy of Spare as soon as it comes out.
Well, I'm a middle-aged suburban dad and I'm reading Colleen Hoover's "Verity," which my stepdaughter told me is "pretty spicy." But my mother-in-law gave it to me for my birthday, thinking it was a spy/thriller novel or something. I'll let you know how it goes ;)
I've got a recommendation for you - 'Coasting' by Elise Downing. She's actually recently joined Substack - https://elisedowning.substack.com. I was given her book for Christmas in 2021, and absolutely adored it - it's her story of running the coastline of the United Kingdom, and it's a thought-provoking, inspirational and motivational delight. And HILARIOUS! I was so pleased to find her here on SS recently.
I've just finished 'A Sea Between Us' by Yosely Pereira, about his journey from Cuba to the US - it's extraordinary and wonderful - and I've nearly finished 'Dear Committee Members', a very funny epistolary novel by Julie Schumacher made up of a series of letters of recommendation by the stagnated-in-academia protagonist. It has me laughing out loud, and it's a really clever book!
Next on my list are 'Ghosts' by Dolly Alderton and 'On Writing' by Stephen King. Why isn't there more TIME in my life for reading? Or writing, for that matter!?
Speaking of which, I'll see you in a little while for writing group!
Oh wow! Thank you so much for these recommendations! I can't wait to get Elise Downing's book. Writing these other books down on my list as well. Thank you so much and see you soon. :)
See you in a tick! Amusingly I was just trying to schedule my Saturday morning post before quickly putting the kettle on... and in my haste I hit 'Publish' by mistake! That'll teach me to be in such a hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've done that before as well...and I was in a hurry too. I've learned my lesson. HA! (well at least I hope so). Wonderful to see you today and thank you again for the book recommendations. :)
Thanks for another great writing session, Julie - I really loved having the opportunity!
🤣 I think the only post I'd ever published 'live' had been my first one - I always, always, ALWAYS schedule! I feel so silly! Still, at least I was only around 18 hours out - it could have been worse!
I used to read a lot of different books, but now I only read mysteries. I also read them over again in a couple of years. My favorite author is James Patterson.
I heard James Patterson is an amazing author. I'll have to read one of his books this year. I love Dolly Parton and I think he helped her with her recent book? (I'll need to double check that)
I dog-ear books and magazines too, to reread before I put or give them away!
At present I am reading "An Amish Christmas" in the bedroom, and "The Chosen Presents A Blended Harmony of the Gospels" in the bathroom. I just finished "The One Year Bible." But it took me 3 years.
I read Writing Down the Bones last year and enjoyed it. I always have a to read stack and it never seems to be getting smaller. Waiting to get my copy of Spare as soon as it comes out.
I hear ya! My stacks pile up every other week. (one thing I hoard is books). Oh! Let me know what you think of Spare, I just saw that is coming out.
Well, I'm a middle-aged suburban dad and I'm reading Colleen Hoover's "Verity," which my stepdaughter told me is "pretty spicy." But my mother-in-law gave it to me for my birthday, thinking it was a spy/thriller novel or something. I'll let you know how it goes ;)
HA! This made me laugh. Yes let me know, that may be right up my husbands alley. :) Thanks Terrell! :)
I see a few in there I'd like to read! So many books to read!
Let me know! we can share the books! :) I love the ones you have let me borrow
Great stack of books, Julie!
I've got a recommendation for you - 'Coasting' by Elise Downing. She's actually recently joined Substack - https://elisedowning.substack.com. I was given her book for Christmas in 2021, and absolutely adored it - it's her story of running the coastline of the United Kingdom, and it's a thought-provoking, inspirational and motivational delight. And HILARIOUS! I was so pleased to find her here on SS recently.
I've just finished 'A Sea Between Us' by Yosely Pereira, about his journey from Cuba to the US - it's extraordinary and wonderful - and I've nearly finished 'Dear Committee Members', a very funny epistolary novel by Julie Schumacher made up of a series of letters of recommendation by the stagnated-in-academia protagonist. It has me laughing out loud, and it's a really clever book!
Next on my list are 'Ghosts' by Dolly Alderton and 'On Writing' by Stephen King. Why isn't there more TIME in my life for reading? Or writing, for that matter!?
Speaking of which, I'll see you in a little while for writing group!
Oh wow! Thank you so much for these recommendations! I can't wait to get Elise Downing's book. Writing these other books down on my list as well. Thank you so much and see you soon. :)
See you in a tick! Amusingly I was just trying to schedule my Saturday morning post before quickly putting the kettle on... and in my haste I hit 'Publish' by mistake! That'll teach me to be in such a hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've done that before as well...and I was in a hurry too. I've learned my lesson. HA! (well at least I hope so). Wonderful to see you today and thank you again for the book recommendations. :)
Thanks for another great writing session, Julie - I really loved having the opportunity!
🤣 I think the only post I'd ever published 'live' had been my first one - I always, always, ALWAYS schedule! I feel so silly! Still, at least I was only around 18 hours out - it could have been worse!
You are so welcome! I usually post mine as well. I can relate to the feeling but I'm glad to read yours now...so thank you. :) You are a joy!
Oh my, the list is so long...
Novels- Lianne Moriarty, Louise Penny, Connie Willis
Current non fiction- The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank The Last Fifty Pages , On Writing by Stephen King.
Some are rereads and these are but a few...
oh thank you!! I'm writing these down on my list. SO many books to read! LOVE IT
I used to read a lot of different books, but now I only read mysteries. I also read them over again in a couple of years. My favorite author is James Patterson.
I heard James Patterson is an amazing author. I'll have to read one of his books this year. I love Dolly Parton and I think he helped her with her recent book? (I'll need to double check that)
Yes. It is called "Run Rose Run". At least I think it is as that is the one I want to read soon.
yes that's it! Another book I want to read in 2023. Thank you!
I dog-ear books and magazines too, to reread before I put or give them away!
At present I am reading "An Amish Christmas" in the bedroom, and "The Chosen Presents A Blended Harmony of the Gospels" in the bathroom. I just finished "The One Year Bible." But it took me 3 years.
Love this Claudette! :) I hear ya on the one year bible, I'm on year 4!