Betsy Betsy’s Comments (group member since Apr 22, 2009)


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Nov 11, 2023 07:48PM

Nov 11, 2023 07:36PM

13291 Linda wrote: "Okay, I've had so many reading deadlines recently that I forget to report here. So…
I loved The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman The Last Devil to Die (I think each of this se..."


Did you read or listen to Tom Lake? I just finished it on audio with Meryl Streep reading and I didn't want it to end
Nov 11, 2023 07:33PM

13291 Just started Last Bus to Wisdom Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig on audio and River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer River Sing Me Home
Sep 23, 2023 07:11PM

13291 Linda wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Linda wrote: "Now reading A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears) by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling [book:A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot t..."

No, living on the fringes of it is enough. The book is several years old, if I am recalling correctly, but lest you think it is old news, here is a similar, more current scenario https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/10/us...
Sep 23, 2023 02:19PM

13291 Finished The Road to Character The Road to Character by David Brooks (meh), Foster by Claire Keegan Foster (loved), and The Measure by Nikki Erlick The Measure (mixed review)
Sep 23, 2023 02:08PM

13291 Started Spare Spare by Prince Harry . I am just voyeuristic enough to be drawn to a good royal tell-all.

Unfortunately like the several recent books I've gotten from the downloadable library, I will likely not be able to finish in the two weeks and then will have to sit on a lengthy waitlist before I can get back to it. These are the only times I wish for a longer commute.
Sep 23, 2023 02:03PM

13291 Linda wrote: "Now reading A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears) by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling [book:A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town|..."

Having lived in New Hampshire for the past 30+ years, I wish the situation was as funny as the title. Home to the Free State Project, which has the ultimate goal of seceding from the Union, we are overrun by people who think any government is too much government.
Sep 06, 2023 07:41PM

13291 Finished I Have Some Questions for You I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai on audio and The Way Life Should Be by William Dameron The Way Life Should Be

The latter is a good summer beach read, especially if your vacation takes you to the coast of Maine where the book is set. I enjoyed both of these.
Sep 06, 2023 07:38PM

Jul 26, 2023 06:08PM

13291 Started The Road to Character The Road to Character by David Brooks on audio for my August book group and I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai I Have Some Questions for You also on audio.
Jul 22, 2023 07:15PM

13291 Started All the Sinners Bleed All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby and didn't finish it in time and it had to go back to the library. Now I'm 20th or so on the waiting list and I really love Cosby's books. I may have to breakdown and buy it.
Jul 22, 2023 07:13PM

13291 A few that I've recently finished, or finished a while ago and forgot to post:

Poverty, by America Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Pineapple Street
Taste: My Life through Food Taste My Life through Food by Stanley Tucci
Jun 10, 2023 01:23PM

13291 Finished Demon Copperhead Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club both on audio and both very good.
Jun 10, 2023 01:17PM

13291 I started In the Dream House In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado on audio. Not what I was expecting, but it is a short listen at a bit over 5 hours, so I'm sticking with it and I am liking it more.
Apr 23, 2023 04:47PM

13291 Monday, April 24 is Right to Read Day and it kicks of National Library Week. Sadly my NH Library Association is not listed as one of the many organizational partners.

So go forth and read a banned book tomorrow and every day. #RightToRead
Apr 23, 2023 04:46PM

13291 I'm back! Finished a few:

The Secrets Between Us The Secrets Between Us by Thrity Umrigar Loved it!

Mediocre The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America This one didn't grab me, in part because it just made me angry.

The Maid The Maid by Nita Prose Seemed like everyone was raving about this when it first came out. I finished it but didn't love it.

West with Giraffes West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge Loved this one. It gave off a similar vibe to Remarkably Bright Creatures. Based on a true story!

How Not to Get Shot And Other Advice From White People by D.L. Hughley How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People Very good!

Shutter Shutter by Ramona Emerson Interesting premise and good debut.

I think I got them all!
Apr 23, 2023 04:28PM

13291 Wow, I have a lot of catch up to do! I recently started

Demon Copperhead Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver on audio for my book group

and

Cinnamon and Gunpowder Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown for pure enjoyment and fun.
Feb 19, 2023 06:38PM

13291 Forgot one!
The Golden Couple The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks
Feb 19, 2023 06:32PM

Feb 19, 2023 06:30PM

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