Comments on: September Preview

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:40:09 +0000

In reply to Rachel (chaosisafriendofmine). Thanks Rachel for letting me know! I'm keen to read The Testaments and might now skip The Water Dancer as you are the second person who has said it's a slog. Yikes. I've had a bit of a slog too with Inland by Tea Obreht so need quicker reads now. I'll be by your site soon to see your reviews. Tx for checking in.

By: Rachel (chaosisafriendofmine)

Rachel (chaosisafriendofmine) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:11:24 +0000

I finished The Testaments last week and loved it. My review for it will be posted Thursday.

I’m currently slogging my way through The Water Dancer. I also loved Between the World and Me – I read it twice. But this book hasn’t grabbed me. It’s kind of boring. Maybe it’s just me – let me know what you think if you read it.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:05:05 +0000

In reply to Naomi.

Thanks Naomi, the tournament was a good challenge and now that I have our tennis league at home done too — I can rest for a minute. I’m interested to see the Garland film too. I’m sure it’s not all flattering.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:24:46 +0000

I’m going to have to see that Judy Garland movie!

Congratulations on your tennis tournament – fantastic!

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 14:49:39 +0000

In reply to Carmen.

Wow great to hear from you Carmen! Thanks: Bday is Sept. 20, so there’s still is time to be young! Sounds like you’re on a reading roll. Glad you’ve told me about these novels. I’m only 100 pages into the Inland novel – still want it to pick up a bit, but I like the setting. So much to read right now. I’m nearing the end of The Goldfinch. It’s been a consuming read. Cheers.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:47:05 +0000

Congratulations on your placing in the tournament, and Happy BDay, if it hasn’t come and gone yet. I read Inland by Tea Obreht and liked it very much; I hope you do too, though the last stretch took me a while to complete. I also read Amitav Ghosh’s latest, Gun Island, which was eminently readable but somewhat disappointing. Now I’m reading Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer, and liking it a great deal. It’s lyrical but a little dense, particularly because it doesn’t shy away from the horror of slavery.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:33:44 +0000

In reply to Ti. Hi Ti, Yeah Happy Birthday month to you too! I think the Atwood book comes out in a week then it'll be crazy. I look forward to hearing what you think of the King book. You're my expert on all things -- King related.

By: Ti

Ti — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:56:20 +0000

September is my birthday month too, so enjoy!

I requested the Atwood book for review when it was offered but I never heard back so it was definitely given to some.

Looking forward to King’s new book. This time of year is always so good for reading.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:38:48 +0000

In reply to Judy Krueger.

Yes, Judy we sure will. We got to compare on all of these at some point. I’m so glad to hear you liked Linda Ronstadt too … she sure could belt those songs … with her voice. She was on top for many years. I just hope I can find the movie up here. Hmm. Enjoy your September.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:35:28 +0000

In reply to JaneGS. Thanks Jane for your comments. I like to put a lot of info into these posts, ha. We seem to be on the same wavelength about books this fall so I look forward to hearing what you think of these novels. It'll be interesting to see if I can find the Linda Ronstadt documentary up here in Canada .... probably it'll take a miracle.