MAY READS

[rapa]

Spring in in the air, and what better way to brush off the cobwebs from winter than to check out a new season of books.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by_date/2016/May

I'm starting the month with a new Tami Hoag titled THE BITTER SEASON.

Also picked up an intriguing little book, THE TRUTH ABOUT DEATH by Robert Hellanga. It's a collection of cleverly addressed stories touched with warmth, humor and deep feeling, accepting the fact that death and grief are part of the natural order of things.

What are you reading??

[Carolyn Tewell]

Whoa!!! I had to sign in? Normally my system just takes me here and the "Reply to This" just appears?

Got home from Florida about 2AM so am really too tired to post but then I read John Hart and just had to make a comment that I will be looking for his latest.

On the planes ...my connection cancelled, my flight delayed from weather, had to change Airlines, blah, blah...but was rescued and did get home when some passengers had to stay overnight in Charlotte.

I took 3 Playaways:

Benjamin Black...VENGENCE...long, boring and probably above my pay grade since trying to emulate famous Irish writer.

Catherine Coulter....THE FINAL CUT... I wanted to CUT and run as it was so absurd about a diamond that was stolen and hard to believe the sequence of events. This is my 3rd try with this Author?

Glad I'm back to gripe, complain and groan with some cheese along with my whine?

But the WINNER is? LEE CHILD NOVELLAS Jack Reacher as a teen and how he got started being a "hero." Totally enjoyable DEEP DOWN, SECOND SON AND HIGH HEAT. Now the last one didn't grab me but the others were worth the time. Also a long question and answer drill about one of my favorite characters.

CJ BOX is in da' house so I can look forward to that.

I'll be around as soon as I can get a good nights sleep!

[rapa]

Missed you!!!! Glad you had a safe trip. Sleep well.......

[Ursula]

Welcome  home.   Good  to  know  I  am  not  the  only  John  Hart  fan.  It's  been  a  long  5 years  since  his  last  book.

[Glenda Scheideler]

I just finished reading TUCKER'S WAY by Laural Merlington.  Loved it.  I am not sure how I discovered it, but I am glad I did.  Of course, I'm an audible member, so I use the term "read" loosely.  I typically read mysteries, so this heartwarming tale of a backhills woman and a new neighbor of a different background moves next door. Great character development. 

Having just finished cataract surgery, I babied myself and listened to lots of books.  Started a Cordell Logan series, fun mysteries, fun characters  Also read SHADY CROSS  and EXTREME PREY.  All great reads -- now I have to find another book, which is why I always return to Bookoholics. 

Happy Mother's Day to all - whether you are a mother or planning on honoring yours!

[Glenda Scheideler]

My reply just disappeared, so I will try again!!!  Just finished TUCKER'S WAY by David Johnson.  A warm tale of a backhills woman and a new neighbor of a different "class".   As a typical mystery reader, it was great to have a change of pace.  I highly recommend it.  It is the first of a series, but I will settle for the first one for now.

Recently had cataract surgery, so listened to a lot of books in a few days while I babied myself.  Started the Cordell Logan series -- mysteries with a lot of humor.  Also read SHADY CROSS and EXTREME PREY.  All good reads for the mystery reader. 

Happy Mother's Day to all - whether you are a mother or honoring yours!

[Ioruach]

Yesterday I finished The Dig by John Preston.I had come across it by paging through my library's web site where it was recommended. The dig that the title refers to took place in England at the beginning of WWII when a woman decided to excavate some large mounds on her property. It turns out that the largest mound concealed an ancient ship that contained treasures that dated from the seventh or eighth century, AD.  The story of the dig was interesting in itself, but what really grabbed me were the wonderful characters the author created in telling the story. The book was written in England and is very "Britishy" in terms and language, if you know what I mean. But that's probably because the events also go back in time nearly 80 years. If you can find the book, I do highly recommend it.

[rapa]

Shared by our member Lorauch:

https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.stuve/posts/1037760742960504?ref=notif¬if_t=close_friend_activity¬if_id=1462983194734670

[Flowergram]

Good one Rapa and Lorauch - Thank you both.

[Mandy Muffin]

Had my computer go down for about four days due to leaving the power cord at the Florida home workstation.  Getting old and forgetting more.  Picked up some top sellers at the local library: "The Last Mile" by Baldacci, as the FBI try to free a wrongfully convicted prisoner on death row with some high level government corruption involved. "See Me" by Nicholas Sparks who sets his love stories in ocean side North Carolina  as a troubled young man and a Hispanic lawyer get together.  "The Crossing" by Michael Connelly as Harry and Micky Haller get together to solve a crime in the LA area.  This is his 27th edition of LA crime stories.  

[Carolyn Tewell]

Okay it is pushing Midnight! Seldom up this late, guess a punishment from taking a Sunday nap?

Finished reading 3 books on Alzheimers, dimentia and how to keep the brain in best condition!

For fun, I'm listening to EVERYBODY'S FOOL by Richard Russo. Now, I have loved this Author for years. I would rate this a 7 on SLOPOK's scale. It is easy listening, but R-rated...lots of folks who are ill-equipped to manage their lives...but then at least I can feel better about my own? Lol

Hit the Library Book Sale Bag Day! Got about 18 Audiobooks for $3 bucks. Our Library manager pretty much said "Don't worry about donating them back!" Guess they are wanting us to use e-audio or MP-3. My brother is almost totally blind now so after I finish each one will ship to him in Phoenix. He can listen between keeping up on listening to baseball games this Summer.

Glad to see everyone still posting here and sharing their actions. 33 degrees and about 3" of snow on our deck this morning. (It did finally melt about lunchtime) So much for playing outside as the high was 43.

[Mandy Muffin]

Burr!!! 32 degrees in Northern Kentucky this AM.  Finished "See Me" by Nicholas Sparks last night.  Again, Sparks writes a great love story, mixed with evil events and places them in one of the most beautiful places in the USA, the shores of North Carolina.  This one involves a couple of 28 year old singles, one an Hispanic female lawyer and the other a rich, bad boy who is trying to turn his life around by going to college.  Their pasts comes back to haunt them and just might kill them.   It's on the Best Seller lists and well worth the read.  Like many of Sparks' books it will probably be a movie someday.  Starting on "The Big Fear" by Andrew Case, which is about corruption in NYC's police dept. and part of a series called "Hollow City." Corruption in NYC?  Who knew?  

[rapa]

Not much reading time right now as hubby was diagnosed recently with inoperatable pancreatic cancer. He is 86 and I want him to stay at home. Fortunately he has no pain now.
We are managing fine with Vitas home hospice and Meals on Wheels. This is my 3rd year as a 24/7 care-giver but I still find time to read a few chapters at bedtime until the peepers close. Will keep you posted