Comments on: April Preview

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:18:33 +0000

In reply to Catherine. Hi Catherine, I'm on the waiting list for the Ratner book at the library; now I'm wondering should I read her first book first? Sometimes I also wonder: is it me or the book? Such as when I finished Exit West; my mind wandered during the reading, and I thought is it my week ... or is this book just not grabbing me? hmm

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:23:07 +0000

Have you had a chance to read the new Ratner yet? I’m really curious about your thoughts. I read and am mulling my review. I’ll just say this- I did not like it as much as In the Shadow, which I loved. Not sure if it’s me right now or the book.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:49:55 +0000

In reply to Ti. Hi Ti, yeah I thought you might be interested in American War. I've heard it's quite dark so I'm gauging when I will read it. I'd like to read The Circle before I see the movie; it is interesting that Emma Watson got the role. She's on a tear this spring with Beauty and the Beast doing so well.

By: Ti

Ti — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:48:44 +0000

Interesting casting for The Circle. I enjoyed that book. I don’t think I see Watson in the lead but she’s a good actress.

American War. Why have I not heard about this one???? I think I just saw WAR and tuned it out. I’m not a fan of war books but war in 2074? Hello! I have to get a copy.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:04:43 +0000

In reply to Kate @ Parchment Girl. Yeah I agree Kate, both American War and The Circle are high on my list this month. Though I've just picked up The Sense of an Ending since the movie adaptation of it is in town here. Looks like a short read in time for the film.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:02:02 +0000

In reply to Susie | Novel Visits. Hi Susie, thanks for stopping by. Yeah it sounds like the book will be a harsh look on life -- so I'm waiting for the right time to start it. Gulp.

By: Kate @ Parchment Girl

Kate @ Parchment Girl — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 19:26:31 +0000

I am really excited about American War. I’m very picky about which new fiction I read but that one is at the top of my list for spring (once I make some progress on my preexisting review stack).

I’m also excited about The Circle. I didn’t read the book, mostly because a lot of reviews said it was a bit of a slog, but the plot looks amazing and I think it will be great as a film. Plus, I will watch anything with Tom Hanks and Emma Watson!

By: Susie | Novel Visits

Susie | Novel Visits — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:16:43 +0000

I’m very curious about American War, but want a couple other bloggers to vet it first!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:11:14 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Hi Rachel, Yes the two books you mention: American War and The Circle are the two novels I definitely hope to get to this month. I never did read The Circle either when it came out a few years ago, but the premise sounds interesting. Let's compare notes on it, ha.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:07:25 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Hi Naomi, yeah I agree, Strout is always an author whose new books I always like to get. I too am interested in the U.S. Civil War, so I'm very curious about this new novel, which I hear is quite dark. (Just a warning for all.) So many books to get to this spring, I hope to get to Beartown but who knows. :-)