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Any of Ivan Doig's books..... a lovely author, sadly dead.
What rules are? What kind of book are for this group?
Loretta wrote: "How about Plainsong by Kent Haruf?Synopsis:
A heartstrong story of family and romance, tribulation and tenacity, set on the High Plains east of Denver.
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I’d love to read and discuss Plain Song. I was just coming here to suggest Our Souls At Night by the same author. :)
I also would be interested in reading Ivan Doig. The Sea Runners was a book I still think about, and I’ve heard good things about his other books.
And Educated was a very interesting book, too.
I would love to re-read Plain Song w/ you guys.
Mela wrote: "What rules are? What kind of book are for this group?"Hi Mela, thanks so much for joining. I hope we can read a wide variety of books in this group, but all will be fiction.
I was thinking along the lines of a spooky read for October !
Thanks Karen : )
I love seasonal reads :DHow about a gothic novel? Something by Ann Radcliffe maybe? Or any of the Northanger Horrids?
Or something by Shirley Jackson?
Danada wrote: "I love seasonal reads :DHow about a gothic novel? Something by Ann Radcliffe maybe? Or any of the Northanger Horrids?
Or something by Shirley Jackson?" Shirley Jackson sounds great.I've only read two of her books so far, 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'We have always lived in the castle'.
Loved both of them. What others do you recommend?
Shirley Jackson sounds great.I've only read two of her books so far, 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'We have always lived in the castle'.Loved both of them. What others do you recommend?"
what about Dark Tales? Its a collection of shorter works, but definitely in the spooky category. I think The Lottery is one of her more famous works like Haunting and Castle and it is not included in Dark Tales, but is in The Lottery and Other Stories.... maybe one of those?
Danada wrote: "Shirley Jackson sounds great.I've only read two of her books so far, 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'We have always lived in the castle'.Loved both of them. What others do you recommend?"
what ..." I think Dark Tales is perfect
Hey, I'll read anything you guys decide on. :)
I got an invitation to the group and popped on to see that Shirley Jackson's Dark Tales is the October book, so I'll join in on that one, in fact I've started it and love it!
Karen Michele wrote: "I got an invitation to the group and popped on to see that Shirley Jackson's Dark Tales is the October book, so I'll join in on that one, in fact I've started it and love it!"Hi Karen, thanks so much for joining my read-along group. I'm looking forward to our discussions on Dark Tales in October.
Thanks for the invite. I look forward to reading with all of you! 🤓🤓🤓
Karen Kay wrote: "Thanks for the invite. I look forward to reading with all of you! 🤓🤓🤓" Hello Karen, thanks for joining : )
Karen Kay wrote: "I'll try to join in on the November read Brooklyn" Hi Karen, that's great if you can : ) but don't worry if you haven't time, join in when you can at any time.Leave any suggestions you have in the suggestions thread.thanks Karen
Hi thanks for inviting me to join the group. Look forward to reading along in the coming months !
Sue wrote: "Hi thanks for inviting me to join the group. Look forward to reading along in the coming months !"Hi Sue, you are very welcome : )
Thank you for the invite. I’ll wait to see what’s chosen for Nov/Dec
sue wrote: "Thank you for the invite. I’ll wait to see what’s chosen for Nov/Dec" Hi Sue, thanks so much for joining my group.The upcoming reads are on the home page ( visible on the desktop version) Nov- Brooklyn
Dec- The Ice Palace
Jan- Housekeeping
November Read - "Brooklyn" .....
I read this a couple of years ago.... I loved it, and found it very moving. The film of the book was actually very good, although I seem to remember they changed the ending a bit. Hope everyone likes it as much as I did. I reviewed it on here and have the same opinion of it now - and still love Com Toibin's writing!
I read this a couple of years ago.... I loved it, and found it very moving. The film of the book was actually very good, although I seem to remember they changed the ending a bit. Hope everyone likes it as much as I did. I reviewed it on here and have the same opinion of it now - and still love Com Toibin's writing!
janetandjohn wrote: "November Read - "Brooklyn" .....I read this a couple of years ago.... I loved it, and found it very moving. The film of the book was actually very good, although I seem to remember they changed th..."
Hi Janet, hope you are well?
So happy you enjoyed reading Brooklyn. Maybe you can join in the FINISHED discussion thread during November.
I've watched the film and loved it too.
Karen wrote: "sue wrote: "Thank you for the invite. I’ll wait to see what’s chosen for Nov/Dec" Hi Sue, thanks so much for joining my group.The upcoming reads are on the home page ( visible on the desktop versio..."
I'll read Housekeeping in January
I'll read Housekeeping in January
I just requested February book Tangerine from the library. Looks like agreat read.
How are the monthly books chosen? Do you have the whole year planned out?
How are the monthly books chosen? Do you have the whole year planned out?
Karen Kay wrote: "I just requested February book Tangerine from the library. Looks like agreat read.How are the monthly books chosen? Do you have the whole year planned out?"
Hello Karen, that's great.I'm looking forward to reading Tangerine too. I've heard good reviews on it.
Thanks so much for the great suggestions for the group to read, i've added some to our upcoming reads list. : )
Karen, you have chosen great novels to read. Unfortunately, this year (at least to September) I am able to participate only four times. The other books I am not able to find. I am really thrilled about these I have found. Again: you have chosen novels that sound marvelously.
Mela wrote: "Karen, you have chosen great novels to read. Unfortunately, this year (at least to September) I am able to participate only four times. The other books I am not able to find. I am really thrilled a..." Hi Mela, that's great. I appreciate you joining in when you can. Thanks : ) x
Amanda wrote: "Dark Tales sounds wonderful!"Amanda Dark Tales was read in Oct of 2019.
♥ Sandi ❣ wrote: "Is there going to an October read?"Hello Sandi, because i'm so busy at the moment I might start a new buddy read next year when i'm able to readalong with the group myself : )
Karen wrote: "♥ Sandi ❣ wrote: "Is there going to an October read?"Hello Sandi, because i'm so busy at the moment I might start a new buddy read next year when i'm able to readalong with the group myself : )"
I was just going to ask it ;-) Thanks for your explanations.
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Any thoughts on the book choice for October ?