[Ellebelle]

Note to Moderator .... I hope I have posted this in the correct spot. Didn't know if I should create a new topic or add to this one. Feel free to move it as appropriate. .... anyways ....

Couldn't resist pilfering this from Knovice Knitters latest funnies....

Enjoy! .... and to put a little different spin on the challenge ..... have some fun making up and posting your own personal list of "recommendations" according to the challenge criteria. I for one, would love to see what everyone is reading, and would recommend 💗 🌼

Here is my own personal (short) selection of books (based on the challenge criteria) that I'd read over the years, many of them more than once, and would recommend in a heartbeat ....
(I could have added so many more ..... but had to limit myself to only one per criteria 🌼 )

1. Friend Recommendation: Moloka'i, Alan Brennert
2. Non Fiction: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot
3. Written in year I was born: Street of Riches (Rue Deschambault), Gabrielle Roy
4. Set in Country never visited: Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt
5. With a one word title: Stung, William Deverell
6. Title that starts with same letter as own Name: Ellen In Pieces, Caroline Adderson
7. With Colour in the Title: The Red Tent, Anita Diamant
8. Set Somewhere other than Earth: Beforelife, Randal Graham
9. Author is of different Culture: A Fine Balance, Rohinton Mistry
10. With a number in the Title: Five Little Indians, Michelle Good
11. Favourite Author: Cat's Eye, Margaret Atwood
12. Featuring an Animal: Fifty Four Pigs, Philipp Schott (which actually feaures a dog)

🌼

 

[smasha12]

Ellebelle, you and I have several books in common. I'm reading Ian McEwan's Lessons (one word title) now. It requires paying attention, but I'm really enjoying it.

Roland has been abandoned by his wife and has literally been left holding the baby. The novel moves backwards and forwards in time giving us the opportunity to understand him. As he was born about the same time that I was, I'm enjoying revisiting the politics and spirit of the times.

 

[beanscene]

Note to Moderator .... I hope I have posted this in the correct spot. Didn't know if I should create a new topic or add to this one. Feel free to move it as appropriate. .... anyways ....

Couldn't resist pilfering this from Knovice Knitters latest funnies....

Enjoy! .... and to put a little different spin on the challenge ..... have some fun making up and posting your own personal list of "recommendations" according to the challenge criteria. I for one, would love to see what everyone is reading, and would recommend 💗 🌼
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Here is my own personal (short) selection of books (based on the challenge criteria) that I'd read over the years, many of them more than once, and would recommend in a heartbeat ....
(I could have added so many more ..... but had to limit myself to only one per criteria 🌼 )

1. Friend Recommendation: Moloka'i, Alan Brennert
2. Non Fiction: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot
3. Written in year I was born: Street of Riches (Rue Deschambault), Gabrielle Roy
4. Set in Country never visited: Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt
5. With a one word title: Stung, William Deverell
6. Title that starts with same letter as own Name: Ellen In Pieces, Caroline Adderson
7. With Colour in the Title: The Red Tent, Anita Diamant
8. Set Somewhere other than Earth: Beforelife, Randal Graham
9. Author is of different Culture: A Fine Balance, Rohinton Mistry
10. With a number in the Title: Five Little Indians, Michelle Good
11. Favourite Author: Cat's Eye, Margaret Atwood
12. Featuring an Animal: Fifty Four Pigs, Philipp Schott (which actually feaures a dog)

🌼

Here‘s my random list based on the challenge criteria!
An eclectic mix but all books I’ve read over the last few years some brilliant, some average! The ones marked with an asterisk come highly recommended ! A fun task while waiting for the guy to turn up to service the boiler!

1. Friend Recommendation: A THOUSAND MOONS by Sebastian Barry *
2. Non Fiction: HUNGRY by Grace Dent *
3. Written in year I was born: CHARLOTTE’S WEB
4. Set in Country never visited: A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW by Amor Towles *
5. With a one word title: HEATWAVE by Penelope Lively *
6. Title that starts with same letter as own name: SOMETHING TO HIDE by Deborah Moggach
7. With Colour in the Title: A SPOOL OF BLUE THREAD by Anne Tyler *
8. Set Somewhere other than Earth: does Mount Olympus count? If so CIRCE by Madeline Miller. *
9. Author is of different Culture: WHY I AM NO LONGER TALKING TO WHITE PEOPLE ABOUT RACE by Renni Eddo-Lodge
10. With a number in the Title: THREE WOMEN AND A BOAT by Anne Youngson
11. Favourite Author: MERIVEL by Rose Tremain *
12. Featuring an Animal: THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD by Russell Hoban

 

[Ellebelle]

Ellebelle, you and I have several books in common. I'm reading Ian McEwan's Lessons (one word title) now. It requires paying attention, but I'm really enjoying it.

Roland has been abandoned by his wife and has literally been left holding the baby. The novel moves backwards and forwards in time giving us the opportunity to understand him. As he was born about the same time that I was, I'm enjoying revisiting the politics and spirit of the times.

Going to put this on my wishlist. Thanks!

 

[beanscene]

Going to put this on my wishlist. Thanks!

yes, me too - placed a hold at my library and only one person ahead of me in the queue!

 

[sdftrace]

Note to Moderator .... I hope I have posted this in the correct spot. Didn't know if I should create a new topic or add to this one. Feel free to move it as appropriate. .... anyways ....

Couldn't resist pilfering this from Knovice Knitters latest funnies....

Enjoy! .... and to put a little different spin on the challenge ..... have some fun making up and posting your own personal list of "recommendations" according to the challenge criteria. I for one, would love to see what everyone is reading, and would recommend 💗 🌼
View attachment 1274235

Here is my own personal (short) selection of books (based on the challenge criteria) that I'd read over the years, many of them more than once, and would recommend in a heartbeat ....
(I could have added so many more ..... but had to limit myself to only one per criteria 🌼 )

1. Friend Recommendation: Moloka'i, Alan Brennert
2. Non Fiction: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot
3. Written in year I was born: Street of Riches (Rue Deschambault), Gabrielle Roy
4. Set in Country never visited: Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt
5. With a one word title: Stung, William Deverell
6. Title that starts with same letter as own Name: Ellen In Pieces, Caroline Adderson
7. With Colour in the Title: The Red Tent, Anita Diamant
8. Set Somewhere other than Earth: Beforelife, Randal Graham
9. Author is of different Culture: A Fine Balance, Rohinton Mistry
10. With a number in the Title: Five Little Indians, Michelle Good
11. Favourite Author: Cat's Eye, Margaret Atwood
12. Featuring an Animal: Fifty Four Pigs, Philipp Schott (which actually feaures a dog)

🌼

thank you so much for all your recommendations. Definitely the right section.
As soon as I can I will add the authors to our linked list but at present I have a broken wrist and typing is very difficult and copying and pasting tricky.
My thanks to everyone for their posts, best wishes Sandra

 

[Ellebelle]

thank you so much for all your recommendations. Definitely the right section.
As soon as I can I will add the authors to our linked list but at present I have a broken wrist and typing is very difficult and copying and pasting tricky.
My thanks to everyone for their posts, best wishes Sandra

Thank you Sandra ...

I hope I haven't created a potential albatross for you 🙃
I just thought it would be fun to see what others come up with.
You may find some of the authors in these selections are already on the linked authors list.

By the way, if any book lovers out there would like a synopsis or review of any of the books I had selected, just holler, I'd be more than happy to oblige

Cheers
Ellebelle🌼

 

[sdftrace]

Thank you Sandra ...

I hope I haven't created a potential albatross for you 🙃
I just thought it would be fun to see what others come up with.
You may find some of the authors in these selections are already on the linked authors list.

By the way, if any book lovers out there would like a synopsis or review of any of the books I had selected, just holler, I'd be more than happy to oblige

Cheers
Ellebelle🌼

Many thanks Ellebelle ... will be in touch
kind regards
Sandra

 

[beanscene]

I‘m currently reading STILL LIFE by Sarah Winman. I’m not sure if it was recommended here (I don’t know how to get to the author’s page now) and I haven‘t read her before but it is one of the best books I’ve read for a while! Lots of laughs while being deeply moving too. Got it from the library but have bought the paperback as it’s definitely one I want on the bookshelf. Highly recommend!

 

[sdftrace]

I‘m currently reading STILL LIFE by Sarah Winman. I’m not sure if it was recommended here (I don’t know how to get to the author’s page now) and I haven‘t read her before but it is one of the best books I’ve read for a while! Lots of laughs while being deeply moving too. Got it from the library but have bought the paperback as it’s definitely one I want on the bookshelf. Highly recommend!

Hi Sally
thanks for your recommendation. I have added this Author to our current linked authors' section.
However, I did go back to our list of old old "over 800 Authors' list" and Sarah Winman was there. So not recently, so thank you for your reminder.
Kind regards
Sandra

 

[smasha12]

I may have recommended Still Life early last year. I loved it. And have added her other titles to my TBR list.

i'm reading Richard Osman's The Bullet that Missed and enjoying it.

After this my plan is to read some of the unread books on my shelf.

 

[beanscene]

I may have recommended Still Life early last year. I loved it. And have added her other titles to my TBR list.

i'm reading Richard Osman's The Bullet that Missed and enjoying it.

After this my plan is to read some of the unread books on my shelf.

Such a good read! And I too have added her others to my list!

 

[The Reader]

Hi and Welcome to Book Club -
please do leave recommendations about books and authors at any time in this section.

Thank you.
regards
sdftrace

Recently finished
The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey
By
Serena Burdick

I love stories about books and authors. This fiction book is about a female writer who is held back not only by the times but by her controlling husband, who is plagued by writer's block and resents his wife's talent. You can probably guess what happens.

Hi and Welcome to Book Club -
please do leave recommendations about books and authors at any time in this section.

Thank you.
regards
sdftrace
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[sdftrace]

Recently finished
The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey
By
Serena Burdick

I love stories about books and authors. This fiction book is about a female writer who is held back not only by the times but by her controlling husband, who is plagued by writer's block and resents his wife's talent. You can probably guess what happens.

Hi and Welcome to Book Club -
please do leave recommendations about books and authors at any time in this section.

Thank you.
regards
sdftrace

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Thank you The Reader for your recommendation.
I will add this new author to our linked Authors' list. I am intrigued and off to look this book up. Many thanks. sdftrace

 

[sdftrace]

A new topic was posted on our main page, so copying here as you may not have been alerted to it.
Kamio wrote:
"
The name of the book is REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. It's about a giant Pacific Octopus (a rescue) named Marcellus and how he brought life and joy back into the lives of two lost souls. Marcellus is an exceptionally intelligent and clever octopus who would sneak out of his tank after the aquarium closed for the day and go on a treasure hunt. He loved collecting "things" and hiding them in his tank where they couldn't be seen, and they were some of the oddest things, too! If you don't believe me, then ask Marcellus and he will tell you all about it in his usual dignified manner.

Marcellus kept his nightly escapades brief because he had 20 minutes to get back in his tank or he would perish. But one night, after slipping out of his tank, he… well, I won't tell that part, but it was the same night he would become best friends with "Tova" the cleaning lady. Tova is an elderly woman who suffered the lost of her only child when he was 18. They all told her it was suicide, but she refuses to accept it. She could not shut the door on it. However, she had many friends who cared about her. They met once a week, still - a habit formed from days when they would all meet at the "Knit Wits" knitter's club.

What a wonderful book!! I loved Marcellus!!! It's no wonder it had so many rave reviews which is what made me want to check it out. I am so glad I did! I have NOT read many books that I LIKED and I have read hundreds. I can count on one hand the ones I liked. This book is now at the top of that list.

It is written by Shelby Van Pelt and is on audio."

 

[The Reader]

Hi and Welcome to Book Club -
please do leave recommendations about books and authors at any time in this section.

Thank you.
regards
sdftrace

This book is a story about two women; one a long-time independent bookstore owner and the other an aspiring writer, whose lives cross paths. Both women are intent on pursuing their dreams. Maybe I enjoyed it so much because I’ve always had dreams of owning my own bookstore one day. I love all book-related stories. The book is “The Book Lover” by Maryann McFadden

 

[Ellebelle]

This book is a story about two women; one a long-time independent bookstore owner and the other an aspiring writer, whose lives cross paths. Both women are intent on pursuing their dreams. Maybe I enjoyed it so much because I’ve always had dreams of owning my own bookstore one day. I love all book-related stories. The book is “The Book Lover” by Maryann McFadden

If you like stories about books, book sellers and book stores, you may enjoy this literary mystery called Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I read it years ago and enjoyed it immensely.
The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1)

 

[sdftrace]

This book is a story about two women; one a long-time independent bookstore owner and the other an aspiring writer, whose lives cross paths. Both women are intent on pursuing their dreams. Maybe I enjoyed it so much because I’ve always had dreams of owning my own bookstore one day. I love all book-related stories. The book is “The Book Lover” by Maryann McFadden

Thank you so much for your recommendation. I love spending time in bookstores and browsing is great! Have added this author to our linked Authors' list.
many thanks, sdftrace

 

[sdftrace]

If you like stories about books, book sellers and book stores, you may enjoy this literary mystery called Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I read it years ago and enjoyed it immensely.
The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1)

Thank you ellebelle for this, Will add author to our linked list. Many thanks, sdftrace

 

[sdftrace]

Hi - new topic posted on main page from whiteakermary56:
"Can somebody tell me where all of the thrift stores books on knitting, crochet went. I went to two thrift stores in my neighborhood, and I only found one or two books. What is going on?"

You will not have received an email for this, so am copying here. thanks. sdftrace