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Penny, a gift from a friend. So charming!! A comfort read so far.

I was horrified to discover that I'd left my book at home when I got to my commuter lot. So I immediately pulled up my library website and started reading French Women Don't Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging with Style and Attitude by Mireille Guiliano on my phone. It seems to be a fun and inspiring read so far.

I finished Treasure, Eclipse and now I'm reading Eclipse Penumbra. I think to finish the "A Song Called Youth" series this month. Before these books, I haven't read anything by John Shirley, but I like his style and the crude reality of this work.

I am reading (nearly finished) The Good Earth. Struggled at certain point, and it is taking me a very long time to get through, but I think that is just how this book is.

Diane D. wrote: "I am reading (nearly finished) The Good Earth. Struggled at certain point, and it is taking me a very long time to get through, but I think that is just how this book is."

I bought a copy of the book a few months ago, but have not gotten around to reading it; thanks for the reminder :-)

Gundula wrote: "Diane D. wrote: "I am reading (nearly finished) The Good Earth. Struggled at certain point, and it is taking me a very long time to get through, but I think that is just how this book ..."

Sure thing. My live book club read it.

Diane, How is your live book club going? When it was starting up it sounded as though it would be a really good group.

Lisa wrote: "Diane, How is your live book club going? When it was starting up it sounded as though it would be a really good group."

It is a good group, Lisa, thanks for asking. I think we are all on the same page as to what we like/want to read so I'm glad that Janni and I were very selective in who we asked into the group. Also meeting quarterly makes for much less pressure.

Diane, Sounds great. Well planned and I'm glad it's going well.

on Kindle and in hardcover

I'm continuing with "The Dark tower" series. Today I begin Wolves of the Calla.

(re) reading Tales of the City - all of you from San Francisco I love your city!

Diane D. wrote: "(re) reading Tales of the City - all of you from San Francisco I love your city!"

Fun series!! I worked with a woman in the early 80s who was his friend.

I'm reading and pretty much loving the comfort read of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry. Much different from what I'd expected. Early on it took a surprising (for me) turn. Very funny and sweet and great book and literary references.

Lisa wrote: "Diane D. wrote: "(re) reading Tales of the City - all of you from San Francisco I love your city!"

Fun series!! I worked with a woman in the early 80s who was his friend."

really???? That is so cool. I met him at a signing years ago and was of course thrilled. Yes, it's a very fun series. I have the omnibus hard back. You should see me lugging it around LOL.

Diane, Ha! Yes, I heard from my co-worker about her friend when he first got published. Fun history, sort of, mixed, given what happened in the 80s.

Just started "Trilby" by Diana Palmer in paperback

I'm reading Part of the Pride: My Life Among the Big Cats of Africa

Erin wrote: "I'm reading Part of the Pride: My Life Among the Big Cats of Africa"

Erin, I've just added this to my TBRs. Sounds fascinating.

Just started in paperback. Unfortunately out of sequence for the series

I'm continuing with Stephen King and now it's the time of 'Salem's Lot. The beginning it's interesting and mysterious.

Diane D. wrote: "Erin wrote: "I'm reading Part of the Pride: My Life Among the Big Cats of Africa"

Erin, I've just added this to my TBRs. Sounds fascinating."

I really enjoyed it and learned quite a bit - hope you like it

Started reading on Kindle.

Well, I finally finished reading Wolf Hall. It only took me a month to read, LoL. By the end, I was thoroughly intrigued by Thomas Cromwell. I'm definitely going to continue with the next book Bring Up the Bodies.

Good to know, Lee. That book is on my to read shelf.

I started Pompeii by Robert Harris. I've wanted to read it for a decade. Am at the very start, and I'm also not reading much, so I'll see.

Reading a classic Rex Stout, Over My Dead Body.

Lee wrote: "Well, I finally finished reading Wolf Hall. It only took me a month to read, LoL. By the end, I was thoroughly intrigued by Thomas Cromwell. I'm definitely going to continue with ..."

Lee, I started that and did not finish; not because I didn't enjoy it, I think it was just too intricate a read for the time I was reading it. But I plan to start again, and I do also have Bring Up the Bodies

Lisa wrote: "Good to know, Lee. That book is on my to read shelf.

I started Pompeii by Robert Harris. I've wanted to read it for a decade. Am at the very start, and I'm also not reading..."

Oh, Endre has that and loves Robert Harris

Diane D. wrote: "I started Pompeii by Robert Harris. I've wanted to read it for a decade. Am at the very start, and I'm also not reading..."

Oh, Endre has that and loves Robert Harris."

I've had Fatherland on my list forever too!

Just started on Kindle, "Almost Perfect" by Denise Domning "Deep In the Valley" by Robyn Carr.

Reading on Kindle, "The Duchess of Love" by Sally MacKenzie and in paperback, "No Strings Attached" by Alison Kent

Just started on Kindle and in paperback

The Virgin's Lover by Phillipa Gregory

Just started "Mistletoe in Maine" from a box set on Kindle

I just finished Wonder, which was wonderful.

And I think Fatherland will be my next novel.

Lisa wrote: "I just finished Wonder, which was wonderful.

And I think Fatherland will be my next novel."

I have read Fatherland. Take a look at my review. Recommended.

I've read two very good books in the last few weeks. One was The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and the other Euphoria which I just devoured!

Lee wrote: "I've read two very good books in the last few weeks. One was The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and the other Euphoria which I just devoured!"

Lee, I read The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry recently and also loved it!!! I'll check out the other.

Lance wrote: " have read Fatherland. Take a look at my review. Recommended."

Oh, good. I'll probably wait to check out your review until I've read the book. If I review a book, I'll write the review, and then read friends'/community reviews. I'll read reviews before I've read a book but only if I don't plan to read it for awhile.

I always like a story that is based on the split universe concept. What would have happened if a momentous event in history had swung entirely the opposite way? This is one such story.

A topical one for this week is my old favorite. What would have happened if the native Americans had gifted a donkey instead of an turkey to the Founding Fathers? The answer is that millions of Americans would be eating ass this coming Thursday.

Lance wrote: "I always like a story that is based on the split universe concept. What would have happened if a momentous event in history had swung entirely the opposite way? This is one such story.

A topical o..."

Good one!!

I like alternative history too, Lance.

And actually, there was no turkey at the first Thanksgiving. Possibly pheasant and other birds though.



(also lots of other articles about this)

My daughter turned veggie and we're all gluten free, so I'm making a mushroom risotto this year for Thanksgiving. Will be my first meatless Thanksgiving! :))

I love mushroom risotto Laura!

What time do you want me to come round to your place?

Be careful what you wish for Lance, lol. I'm hoping it turns out. New dish for me, and I'm no kitchen witch *bites nails*. Come as you are!

Laura wrote: "My daughter turned veggie and we're all gluten free, so I'm making a mushroom risotto this year for Thanksgiving. Will be my first meatless Thanksgiving! :))"

Yum! Sounds delicious, Laura. I hope it turns out really well.

Have you made it, Lisa? I understand it takes a bit of fuss?

Laura wrote: "Have you made it, Lisa? I understand it takes a bit of fuss?"

From what I remember about risotto, it is important to use the right kind of rice (short grain, preferably arborio rice) and that unlike with most rice dishes, where you are not supposed to stir and even peek at the rice while it is cooking, you must stir risotto because it is supposed to be rather liquidly and creamy when it is done. Good luck.

Thanks, Gundula. I did get the arborio rice, so hopefully it'll turn out. Crossing my fingers.