MAY READS

[rapa]

Ahhhh, welcome the merry month of May! Hope this will be a good month for you as the earth blooms. Trust you remembered to "RABBIT RABBIT RABBIT" this morning.
Please keep us posted on your reads and recommendations. If you are a WWII junkie, I highly recommend THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah.

[Mandy Muffin]

Lots of people had trouble with this book including me, as it seems there is some background missing to the story.  The writer indicated it was supposed to be the second book in a series but he hasn't published the prequel yet.  He has been hard at work on it since 2008. http://www.abebooks.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/21/edgar-sawtelle-th... A movie is also planned on the book that should feature Tom Hanks. 

[Eaglewoman]

We read Edward Sawtelle book last year in one of our book clubs, most liked it. Did not know they were making a movie of it. Did know he was writing part one- seems strange to me to write part two and then go  back to part one- since we would already know the ending. I just finished the house we grew up in, about a hoarder and the effects of her whole family.Iliked it but it could have been told in about 100 less pages. Out book club for tues read A Place At The Table. Different kind of story.

[Mandy Muffin]

I saw this notice about a movie, which I assume is still on track:  http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/oprah-winfrey-producing-fil...

[Ioruach]

Yesterday I finished A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, thanks to a suggestion by rapa who said that reviews made it sound somewhat like the A.J. Fikry novel. And, yes, there were many similarities. Both featured irascible curmudgeons as a main character who was, nevertheless, admirable and lovable.  So anyone who enjoyed The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry would probably enjoy A Man Called Ove as well. I certainly did.

The book was very much a tear jerker. Perhaps sometimes a bit excessively so. Looking back on the reading of it, that might be my only negative observation. But overall, Ove was simply a delightful character whose views on life and the world made me nod my head in agreement more often than not.  Thanks rapa.

[Slopok]

A Man called Ove sounds good, I've got it on the waiting list! I like the" irascible curmudgeon" concept, I may be able to identify with this character.

[Carolyn Tewell]

Camping this weekend. Sitting around the campfire (Natures TV) and listening to the Audiobook "Gathering Prey" by John Sanford.

WARNING WARNING...Cult behavior, sex, drugs, violence, rapes, brutal killings, and Law Enforcement struggling to contain, capture and keep people safe. Starts out in South Dakota and moves on to Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Wisconsin and Upper Pennisula of Michigan where most of the mayhem and violence takes place. Let's just say, Danl and I were NOT bored! But his writing is not for the faint of heart and he does indeed show how Police are ever concerned about legal action if they make a decision that is difficult for general population to understand.

[rapa]

Mercy, are you also eating raw meat??????? Enjoy the rest of your week-end!

[Carolyn Tewell]

RAPA!!! LOL...I did have dental implants starting in October 2014. Final install last week so I did indeed have steak this weekend for 1st time in 18 months...not RAW...but medium rare! YUM!!!

I'm starting a Jo Nesbo book tonight. Have zero clue what to expect! Lol

[rapa]

So happy to hear you are chomping better!!!!! Cheers!!!!!!

Last night I finished Sara Gruen's AT THE WATER'S EDGE. After a slow start it sucked me in big time. Excellent read circa WWII in Scotland. Indeed, I recommend it!

[Mandy Muffin]

Moving around the world a bit:

"The Fifth Woman" by Kurt Wallander is a great adventure in Sweden's crime scene.  I had read a prior detective story by the same author.  This one involved a serial killer who targeted men who had abused women.  Well written and offers an insight into the issues of the very progressive country. I have had occasion to visit Sweden in the past and found the culture interesting. 

"The Lupine Legacy" by Darby Holladay takes the reader to Zimbabwe and the crime and corruption in this country.  CIA operatives plan a daring rescue of a captive being held for ransom. 

"The Girl Who Came Home" by Hazel Gaynor takes us aboard the Titanic as if meets it fate in the cold North Atlantic.  Burr!!! I suppose if you want a hit novel just start it off by "The Girl (with, on, who)" and you have a winner.  I suppose "The Girl Who Did Absolutely Nothing" may be the exception. 

[Flowergram]

Thanks Mandy for the list - I like books set in other countries - you learn a lot even if some of the plots are not as good as others.  The difference from our country and theirs is always something worth reading.  I am reading Black Cross - Greg Iles's first book.  Set during WWII it is a book I did not think I would like but now am deep into it.  Would recommend it.

[Mandy Muffin]

Greg Isles was born in Germany, son of a Military Doctor, and places his first two books there.  "Spandau Phoenix" is also very good.  He now lives in Mississippi and has written several best sellers.  He is currently writing a trilogy.  I have read the first one in the set and am looking forward to the price being cut so I can read the second that is now out.