Comments on: December Preview

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:49:43 +0000

In reply to Toady. Thanks Toady, I'm usually not a fan of magical realism so that worries me some about reading The Underground Railroad. But I know I will. I realize that top book picks of the year by other publications can sometimes not be our favorites. I usually have totally different picks than they do. So I agree it can be surprising at times what they choose.

By: Toady

Toady — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 14:34:56 +0000

This is the second time I have seen Books For Living this weekend, and before then I wasn’t familiar with it. My library has put this in their ebook offerings, so I may give it a try.
Frankly, I am surprised that the Underground Railroad made all of the ‘best of’ lists that you mentioned here. I like his writing, and the story was amazing in some aspects, but I was disappointed in what I saw as inconsistencies in some of the characters, and I could have done without the magical realism. It was lost on me.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:59:16 +0000

In reply to Sarah Laurence. Thanks Sarah for letting me know about Colson Whitehead's Sag Harbor. If I like this one, I'll likely check out that one as well. I hope you have enjoyed your stay in Japan, which it seems like you really have. What a great opportunity!

By: Sarah Laurence

Sarah Laurence — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:21:35 +0000

I’m feeling really out of touch with western culture while in Japan so I appreciated this round up. Thanks! I loved Colson Whitehead’s Sag Harbor and was pleased to hear his latest is on so many lists and winning awards.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:53:55 +0000

In reply to Michelle. I hear what you're saying Michelle. Right now is sort of a busy time. Take a break and then post-holiday things might get better. Thx for stopping by.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:14:28 +0000

I have been wanting to read some older 2016 releases as well, but I just don’t think I am going to be able to do so. There are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done right now, and by the time I get home, I can barely see straight let alone find the mental energy to read. I think I need that post-holiday slump to truly get into a good reading pace again.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:36:57 +0000

In reply to Bryan G. Robinson. Oh thanks Bryan. I might try the Stones album again. I'm not too into straight blues but I would like to check and see. And I wonder too if I could get into the Michael Lewis books; they are out of my zone of what I usually read, but I did find the movies good. Thx for stopping by.

By: Bryan G. Robinson

Bryan G. Robinson — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:56:18 +0000

After watching The Big Short, I tried the book but just couldn’t get into it. I’ll be interested to hear what you think of this one. Surprisingly, the Stones’ album is pretty good if you like straight-ahead blues. On that front, it succeeds…all covers of blues songs.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:38:14 +0000

In reply to Laurel-Rain Snow. Thanks Laurel. Yeah Underground Railroad definitely got a lot of recognition this year! We'll have to compare notes on it -- if we ever get to it LOL. Some of these movies look good. Enjoy your holiday season.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:34:13 +0000

In reply to Ti. Hi Ti, yeah I can imagine your son will be into the movie La La Land. I'll be interested to hear what he thinks about it. I'm finding reading a bit of a struggle this month with other things going on & my mind scattered. Hope yours goes better.