APRIL READS

[rapa]

Charles Lamb born 2/10/1775, died 7/27/1834 said;
"Here cometh April again, and as I can see the world hath more fools in it than ever."
Could he have been prophetic? Personally, I can't wait until the end of November!

I'm reading LIsa Gardner's latest, FIND HER. It's the second book I've read lately with kidnapped girls kept in pine boxes. Glad I'm not claustrophobic!
Have picked up THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton and hope to start it soon.

What are you reading?

[Jick]

just read THE GIRL IN THE GLASS by Jeffery Ford and enjoyed it a lot.  It's about 3 con men in the middle of the Great Depression getting rich off the wealthy of New York. Along the way they get tangled up with bootleggers, KKK and real murders. A fast paced well written caper.

[Mandy Muffin]

I have this downloaded and on my "To Read" list for this month.

[Ursula]

Just finished Kate Atkinson's latest A God in Ruins and as much as I loved the book, I am hoping someone else has read it and can answer a question for me....specifically, did Teddy survive WWII?  The story revolves around Teddy Todd, the younger brother of Ursula Todd, the main character in her previous book, Life After Life.  Teddy's life story from childhood, he was his mother's favorite child, the only one of four whom she loved, to his time as a bomber pilot during the war.  It isn't necessary to read the first book to enjoy the second.

Now I'm reading Pushkin's novel in verse, Eugene Onegin, for my F2F book club.  It is not an easy read, but one of the masterpieces of Russian literature.  I can't complain about it since I'm the one who chose the book after finishing an interesting class on Russia that introduced us to the book.  Will have to see if I make it to the end....oh wait, I will be leading the discussion, so I'd best get busy and finish reading it.

[Ioruach]

I’ve nearly finished Mary Coin by Marisa Silver. Mary Coin is the fictionalized name of the person (Florence Thompson Owens) in the famous photograph “Migrant Mother” whose life is the basis for this novel, along with Vera Dare (Dorothea Lange) the photographer who took the photo. I find the reading to be rather slow going, although as historical fiction, the novel does a excellent job of recreating the lives and many hardships endured by dust bowl migrants and others during the Great Depression.

[rapa]

Recently finished Judy Blume's latest novel. Here is an interesting article about how this 78 year old author enjoys life:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-aut...

[Mandy Muffin]

Here is a fascinating commentary on the Utopian novel, "Herland' written in 1916 by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.  The book is free from Amazon and a quick read.

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/30/herland-forgott...

[Carolyn Tewell]

OY VEY....Haven't posted since the 3rd? Actually, have nothing good to report. Tried The Drop by Michael Connelly and Bricklayer (main character is supposed to be another Jack Reacher) ...didn't work for me, barely made it thru 1 disc. Now I'm just cruising through compilations of short stories edited by Lee Childs or Harlan Coban.

I'm about to start a hardcover "Ways to Disappear" by Idra Novey recommended by USA TODAY.

Sidetracked with Mamsan in Hospital with C-Diff so spent all free time today sanitizing all surfaces and washing all bedding....called in Carpet Cleaner guys for her room. She supposed to be home tomorrow. Her birthday...age 95.

Maybe why the title of the "Ways" book enchanted me? Lol...hopefully I will return with more commentary over the weekend.

[Slopok]

An outstanding book, I thought, a kindle $2.99. May be made into a movie. A little brutal at times but a page turner.

Steve Brennus is a former special forces soldier whose family life and business have just collapsed in ruins. Things seem hopeless until he gets a call from a stranger asking for his help. The mysterious caller also claims to be able to help with the problems in his life and so Steve agrees to meet him. He has no idea that in doing so he will be plunged into a world of murder, intrigue and impossible abilities that will challenge his beliefs and test his strength to the limit. Because the caller’s name is Psimon, a frightened young man who also claims to be the world’s first true psychic. 

Psimon has abilities that could change the world but first he must overcome one small problem. In five days he is going to die a horrible death at the hands of a serial killer known as Lucifer. And the only way he can avoid this terrible fate is if Steve kills him first. 


With a small cast of engaging characters, blistering pace and a thoroughly evil villain, First And Only takes the reader on an unforgettable ride. From the intensity of the first scene to the dramatic and satisfying climax the story pauses just enough for readers to catch their breath.

[rapa]

Sounds like a relaxing read, Slopok!

[Carolyn Tewell]

WAYS TO DISAPPEAR....forget it unless you are stoned on some sort of contraband. Maybe for the under 30 set?

Had to express that even though I'm deep into CAVS play off game with Pistons.

Picked up some Playaways at Library for my flights to Florida. Today was Volunteer at Library appreciation day Luncheon and was given a carry bag that would serve a NASA flight plus 3 books that are pre-release copies that will be on the shelf next month. They look interesting.

I hope to check in while traveling since I'm bringing the trusty iPad. Can remember the old days of borrowing offsprings computers. Save my seat!~carolyn

[rapa]

Safe travels!!!!!

[Mandy Muffin]

"The Girl in the Ice" by Robert Bryndza is just 99c at Kindle today.

Great read and #4 on USA Today's top seller list.