Between the Wars discussion

If you're interested in doing a group read for the new year, please recommend some books.

I'm currently reading The Paris Wife byPaula McLain - a fictional memoir by Hemingway's first wife - which is interesting after having read A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition by Ernest Hemingway, which covers the same period. We could consider discussing these two together.

The Blythes Are Quoted.

It Can't Happen Here, by Sinclair Lewis.

One of our members has nominated Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and The Code of the Woosters.

I've posted these here to remind myself to add them to our poll! :)

Another couple of suggestions from a member - Flapper: A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity, and the Women Who Made America Modern (Hardcover) and Decline and Fall.

I've been meaning to read Miss Pettigrew lives for a Day for yonks! So will keep my fingers tightly crossed :-)

I've been meaning to read Miss Pettigrew lives for a Day for yonks! So will keep my fingers tightly crossed :-)

I would like to join for a Jan. read. And DJ, my dear, we have not crossed paths in so long! I'd toast to you if I had a drink in my hand. And a toast to Gabriele for the idea of a January read, as a matter of fact.

Thanks, Sarah, but I can't claim responsibility. One of our members suggested a January read to me. I'm afraid I've been neglecting Goodreads, as I've had so much going on, as well as trying hard to finish my latest novel.

Anyway, it's so nice to connect with you all again!!!

Gabriele wrote: "Thanks, Sarah, but I can't claim responsibility. One of our members suggested a January read to me. I'm afraid I've been neglecting Goodreads, as I've had so much going on, as well as trying hard t..."

I've been more of a lurker lately as well, and it's been good to hear from you again.

I was actually wondering if at one time we could do one of your own novels as a group read, or would that be considered conflict of interest?

What a kind suggestion, Gundula! But my first two "Muskoka Novels" are set during WW1. The one I'm working on now is set in the 1920s, hence why all my reading for the past couple of years has been about or created in the between-the-wars era.

Gabriele wrote: "What a kind suggestion, Gundula! But my first two "Muskoka Novels" are set during WW1. The one I'm working on now is set in the 1920s, hence why all my reading for the past couple of years has been..."

I remembered this after I had already posted. I still think they would both be very good for a group read (but you're right, they don't really fit the time frame, sigh).

Thanks, Gundula! :)

Count me in, too! It's been too long since we've chatted here! :)

Great, Jeannette! I'll wait a few more days for book suggestions before putting up a poll.

BTW, if you haven't noticed the new posting "Cool Book Lover's Website" under General topics, have a look.

OK, so I posted a poll, but why isn't it showing up on our home page?

It's showing up at the bottom of the page when I go there.

Oh, good! Shows you how out of it I am! Thanks, Susanna.

No problem!

Gundula wrote: "Gabriele wrote: "What a kind suggestion, Gundula! But my first two "Muskoka Novels" are set during WW1. The one I'm working on now is set in the 1920s, hence why all my reading for the past couple ..."

I agree with Gundula; I think your books would make an excellent group read. I would be willing to bend the rules to include them.

I'm hoping to join in on the January read. I've been really busy lately, so I'm afraid I haven't posted much on Goodreads. I'm looking forward to reading with this group in January.

Christina wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Gabriele wrote: "What a kind suggestion, Gundula! But my first two "Muskoka Novels" are set during WW1. The one I'm working on now is set in the 1920s, hence why all my reading for ..."

Thanks, Christina! I'll leave it up to the group to decide that. Of course, I love to talk about my work! :)

Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I've just changed to a new computer, and it's been a bit of challenge to transfer files, email, bookmarks, etc. I'm finally feeling like I'm in control again!

OK, so we have a tie and I've just posted another quick poll. We'll have results by Monday so that you can still add a book to your Christmas list.

And the winner is The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse. So we'll chuckle our way through January.

Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone!

Happy New Year everyone! I have the book and am ready to start on Monday. :)

I have the book also :)

...just purchased a kindle version at amazon.com for $8.99