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Ashley, I hope you like The Sound and the Fury. It's a favorite of mine. I also enjoyed As I Lay Dying but TS&TF beats all. Those are the only 2 Faulkner books I've read but I'm a fan.
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Ashley, i haven't read Sound & Fury and didn't know it was Stream of. Some of those can be so good but others (Iesser talents, perhaps?) do not pull it off. I hope you enjoy it when you settle down with it this summer.Jade, thanks for the info on the graphic (or not) status.
I read lots of book that I really liked this past year so it would be hard to pick just a few.. But one book I detested, absolutely hated and I am in the minority since there were really good reviews. It was distasteful and I found out later that the author's parents sued him and won the case. Good for them. It was: 
Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
I remember hearing about the parents suing but didn't know they won. I didn't read the book, however, as it didn't call to me. Jill, your comments make me feel as though i made the correct choice for me. I saw the movie and it, too, made me feel as though i didn't miss much.
re -- Running with Scissors by Augusten BurroughsJill wrote: "I read lots of book that I really liked this past year so it would be hard to pick just a few.. But one book I detested, absolutely hated and I am in the minority since there were really good revie..."
:) I read it years ago. It's before I was on GR so I don't know what date. I know I enjoyed it and so I read a few other books by him.
Not every book fits every person or even that person's mood at a particular time.
The best book I read this year was Every Heart a Doorway!Some other favorites:
The Daylight War
Alias Hook
Fingersmith
Bad Feminist
The Invisible Library
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two
Heartless
And the worst books:
Fear Itself
The Madwoman Upstairs
Losing It
Black-Eyed Susans
Lily and the Octopus
Alias Reader wrote: "re -- Running with Scissors by Augusten BurroughsJill wrote: "I read lots of book that I really liked this past year so it would be hard to pick just a few.. But one book I detested, absolutely h..."
If we all liked the same things, it would be a dull world, Alias :>). I have several friends that like the book but it just didn't suit me.
Megan Elizabeth wrote: "The best book I read this year was Every Heart a Doorway!Some other favorites:
The Daylight War
Alias Hook
Fingersmith
[book:Bad Femi..."
Welcome to Book Nook Cafe, Megan Elizabeth . Thanks so much for joining our group and also posting. I am going to check out the books you enjoyed on Amazon. Thanks !
Jill wrote: "I read lots of book that I really liked this past year so it would be hard to pick just a few.. But one book I detested, absolutely hated and I am in the minority since there were really good reviews..."I hated Running with Scissors too
Welcome to the group, Megan Elizabeth. And thanks for that terrific looking series on library spies--The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman. The humor sounds as though it will be akin to Jasper Fforde novels which feature Thursday Next, a woman who can jump into novels of the past.
Thanks, and happy to be a member of the group! Everyone is so friendly :)madrano wrote: "Welcome to the group, Megan Elizabeth. And thanks for that terrific looking series on library spies--The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman. The humor sounds as though it will be..."
The novels are definitely similar in a "books about books" kinda way. But The Invisible Library was darker with more steampunk and fairy tale elements. While The Eyre Affair was more lighthearted, from what I can remember.
Fforde's books are definitely lighthearted. We actually managed to hear him speak on a book tour in Portland, Oregon. What a funny guy. Meanwhile, i like the way you described Cogman's series, making more interested. Thanks.
madrano wrote: "Fforde's books are definitely lighthearted. We actually managed to hear him speak on a book tour in Portland, Oregon. What a funny guy. Meanwhile, i like the way you described Cogman's series, maki..."Another similar series I started reading in 2016 is The Great Library by Rachel Caine! The first one is Ink and Bone.
Megan Elizabeth wrote: "madrano wrote: "Fforde's books are definitely lighthearted. We actually managed to hear him speak on a book tour in Portland, Oregon. What a funny guy. Meanwhile, i like the way you described Cogma..."I loved Ink and Bone. It's important to know what can happen if there's ever a monopoly on books.
Thanks for the title & endorsement, Megan Elizabeth & Shomeret. I find these sort of books a pleasure to read. Is there an entire sub-genre of books about books &/or libraries &/or bookstores? It almost seems as though there could be.
Perfect! Thanks, Megan Elizabeth. I also clicked on the thread with 89 titles, which covered some i was surprised to see missing from the first list. (Older ones by Christopher Morley.)
Megan Elizabeth wrote: "There's a genre page for books about books! It's definitely one of my favorite genres :)"
Great sub-genre list. I am currently reading 84, Charing Cross Road, which is included in that group. :-) Well, I also just found a few more books to add to my tbr.
Great sub-genre list. I am currently reading 84, Charing Cross Road, which is included in that group. :-) Well, I also just found a few more books to add to my tbr.
My Favorite Books Read During 2016:
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics- This was my favorite, if I had to pick just one.
A Year in Provence
Ross Poldark
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
West with the Night
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics- This was my favorite, if I had to pick just one.
A Year in Provence
Ross Poldark
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
West with the Night
Lisa Ann, I 'm so glad to see you enjoyed the Boys in the Boat. I purchased it for my Kindle about a year ago but have not read it yet. I enjoyed West with the Night, too !
I did the same and bought the kindle version but let it sit there for over a year. Somehow, I thought I wouldn't like it despite the high ratings. Well, I do hope you enjoy The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, as much as I did.
Lisa Ann, i hope you enjoyHelene Hanff's book as much as i did. Indeed, i went on to read two more by her--The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street and Q's Legacy. Neither was as good as 84 but her personality shines through both.
Ashley, I read ±á´Ç°ù°ù´Ç°ù²õ³Ùö°ù awhile back and thought the same as you. It was surprisingly entertaining and fun.
I didn't realize he had another book coming out soon. I'll keep my eyes open for it. Thanks!
Ashley wrote: "Petra wrote: "Ashley, I read ±á´Ç°ù°ù´Ç°ù²õ³Ùö°ù awhile back and thought the same as you. It was surprisingly entertaining and fun."Yeah, it was! I just read your review for this book and ..."
I just got My Best Friend's Exorcism from the library. I can't wait to read it!
Ashley wrote: ". ±á´Ç°ù°ù´Ç°ù²õ³Ùö°ù This is a comedy horror novel that is fast-paced, entertaining, and at times silly. It pokes a lot of fun at IKEA culture and its consumers (me included)...."Your post reminded me of a sign i saw today at a protest rally. "I've seen better cabinets at Ikea." LOL--no matter your party, i think that was a clever sign.
You've introduced me to some neat titles & ideas. Thanks, Ashley.
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Hey Ashley, sorry for late reply. It just wasn't my cup of tea. I'm not a fan of stream of consciousness style.