Some of the books I've read lately and
links on how you can find out more about them.
Angry HousewivesEating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik-I loved this book because it’s about a
book club that stays together for decades. Each of the wonderful characters have their own dramas intertwining with the books they’re reviewing. Wonderful book but not as
funny as the title implies.
Splitsville by
Sylvia Stern-This is hilarious. I can’t go on because I might burst into
laughter. In fact, I’m still mopping up my tears from reading the first story
in this humorous collection. The rest of this is a riot too. If you want funny then you have to read this book.
Lethal Injection, The Seed--D.S. Carlisle chose a dark subject and wrote a poignant short piece
that took me for a gloomy, somewhat horrific ride. Great writing and I look forward to reading
more by this writer. Maybe something happier.
Why I Hate Straws
by Barry Parham-Oh dear, I wanted some laughs and here they were all wrapped up
in little vignettes by a columnist who knows how to turn on every subject or at
least make Richard Pryor turn over in his grave. No one is safe around Barry. I
should say nothing is safe. His television dresses for dates, straws (don’t
even ask), Barbie dolls—like I said—nothing is safe. He’s like a mix of Don
Rickles and Dennis Miller except wilder.
Lying Awake by
Mark Salzman-My eclectic taste in books led me to this book about a Los Angeles cloister because I wanted to
learn more about the Carmelite order. I didn't expect too much excitement from
this book but the writer delivered a beautiful and tender story centered around a poet's personal reflections on God.
Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts by Talli Roland-Enjoyable writing filled with promise, but by the time
I became fully and comfortably entrenched in the story and mesmerized by a
locket it was over. Way too soon. Great book but short. In other words, I loved it and wanted it to go on and on.
I've actually read that last one! My first chick-lit book ever.
ReplyDeleteLike most great books, they're over before you want them to be. I haven't read any of these...Will have to put some of them on my list...
ReplyDeleteWonderful post today... love when I get to see what others are reading or places they have visited.
ReplyDeleteI would love to say I will add these all to my book list but one draw back of the new drug I am on is I can't concentrate. I say this as a person who use to read three books at a time. Even watching TV or movie is beyond me. I think I am just exhausted.
That said the first two books really sound like fun so I might give them a try. Maybe they can break through my lethargic life.
cheers, parsnip
Lots of books. I have over 200 on my Goodreads to-read list. lol Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm familiar with some of these, of course. I'm reading Talli's latest book at the moment.
ReplyDeleteTalli's great--I love her novels! And the others sound good, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for listing my short story! Snow Leopard isn't quite as gruesome and horrific, but it is sort of a twist of fate theme. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the writing, but it's not for everyone, and thank you so much for your kind words, Eve.
These look good. I love the cover of Diane's.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of books to have read. I commend you. There were some that were intriguing. Now all I have to do is read the two I started last year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eve, for the mention of my book, Splitsville. I'm so glad you liked it. Love your website.
ReplyDeleteYour reviews have given me some more intriguing titles to add to my To Read list!
ReplyDeleteLoved your really short book reviews.
ReplyDeleteHugs and chocolate,
Shelly
You worked your way through so many, Eve. I'm struggling to keep up. Constantly told that if you want to be a good writer you must read and read, so I'm re-working my way through old books and others that will be future classics. Hard going but some interesting new authors along the way.
ReplyDeleteEvery one of these look like excellent reads. That's our problem - book lovers - there's way too many books and not enough time. Here's hoping the eternal Home has a huge library because that's where I plan on spending my time.
ReplyDeleteGreat recommendations I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reviews! All of these selections sound great! More books to add to my reading list;)!
ReplyDeleteThe only one I’ve read (and loved) is Angry housewives. Miracle at the museum of broken hearts has gone to the top of my must-read list – the title alone is enough to make me want to read it.
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