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CURRENT READS. 134 Replies
Recently read a really different book MY LOVELY WIFE. If you enjoy stories about serial murders you’ll be startled at this story. Can’t remember the author but please Goggle it. Today picked up a right off the press book THE WIVES by Tarryn…Continue
Started by rapa. Last reply by rapa Aug 9, 2022.
Can Reading Make You Happier? 1 Reply
An article from the New Yorker magazinehttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/can-reading-make-you-happierAfter WW1 traumatized soldiers were…Continue
Started by Lip Service. Last reply by rapa Jun 16, 2021.
2021 READS 6 Replies
Just finished Alice Hoffman’s THE MARRIAGE OF OPPOSITE’S!The publisher describes this as “A forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St. Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro, the Father of…Continue
Started by rapa. Last reply by rapa Mar 7, 2021.
Pandemic Books
In these trying times do you find yourself wanting to read fiction books about pandemics?I came across two such recently published books written before COVID-19:Wanderers by Chuck Wendig written before the pandemic but has eerie flashes of some…Continue
Started by Lip Service Sep 11, 2020.
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Comment by rapa on March 24, 2018 at 9:36am
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Hey, Slopok! So good to hear from you!!!! You've really been missed! Did you ever replace The Zook?
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Comment by Slopok on March 24, 2018 at 3:18am
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Haven't been here in a while and I apologize....I'll try to do better.
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Comment by Apposite on March 19, 2018 at 5:10pm
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As per my recent reading, being a teacher I do a lot of academic reading for example curricular texts and professional development. However, I do savor reading for my own pleasure. I will have to look over the last 7 months reading and make some assessing comments. Additionally, I am reader and student of Civil War (hate the term"buff"). That has been lifelong study albeit tragic and full of pathos on both sides. I have read several general histories of the war including James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom" from the Oxford History of America" and Allen Guelzo's "Fateful Lightning". Currently I am reading Bruce Catton's "The Civil War". I am intrigued by it because Catton was (along with Allen Nevins) one of the premier writers of the war before the more current spate of works. McPherson tends to be the best one volume work. Catton's treatment is only 278 pages but his perspective and use of words is very page turning. While I know the generally chronology by heart, it helps to read the story over and over again as one picks up on a little more each time, particularly the strategy of the various campaigns in each theatre of war. Catton does not give as much detail and the maps are hard for me to read with the small print. As Oxford has taken on McPherson, American Heritage has included Catton. I do read other books too and will be reporting/reviewing on those as time allows. I do need to be more assiduous in participating here.
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Comment by Carci on March 19, 2018 at 4:41pm
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OK everyone... Keep Posting so we don't lose this site !!! I know I have been remiss but will try to do better. I think the idea of one best book each month is great. I know I would never have read some of my all time favorite books if not for all of you...
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Comment by Beezerette on March 19, 2018 at 4:12pm
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I still read the comments, but don't post very often because I keep so busy since moving to SD. The original group introduced me to Louise Penny when we all read her first book and then did online book discussion! Now I own all her books and look forward to the new one due next fall! Keep the group going and I will try to keep up. Beezerette
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Rapa, thanks for responding. I have heard of "The Great Alone" but was not familiar with its contents. There are any number books on Alaska that are noteworthy. One I would recommend is "Fifty Miles From Tomorrow" by Willie Hensley. It is the story of the founder of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the incredible hurdles he had to surmount to achieve that.
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Comment by Countryphyl on March 19, 2018 at 3:24pm
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I have not been good about posting. Will try to be better if we can keep the group going.
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Apposite...............Surely hope you've read Kristin Hannah's latest release, THE GREAT ALONE. The story deals with homesteading in Alaska and PTS syndrome post Viet Nam war. If you've read it would love to hear your take on it as you live in Alaska; It's really a great read!
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Comment by grammyk on March 19, 2018 at 1:07pm
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I also don't post often but enjoy seeing what everybody is reading; I've gotten great ideas for my TBR pile here! I'd hate to see it go away. Hope we can find a way to keep it going. Would it be an idea for each of us to start by posting our Favorite and Least Favorite book that we've read each month?
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I don't know that any of you remember me as I left TBD years ago anymore. However, I stayed with this group in the hopes I would take the opportunity at some point to contribute. TBD as most of you know was years back a proud and going entity. I do get notices i my email as per activity here. I know I used to belong to it as it was more of a book club whereby we would all read the same book and discuss it. We read Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and Dickens's "Old Curiosity Shop". I just kinda the enthusiasm but of course my own situation, not this group. I hope it can continue as I might consider being a member again.
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