Tracy’s Comments (group member since Jan 14, 2016)

Tracy’s comments from the Reading 1001 group.

Book wrote: "Still sad at the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace your majesty reunited with the love of your life."

Hugs to you. I saw a list of tweets that memorialized her, and the one that brought tears to my eyes was from Paddington Bear: “Thank you, Ma’am”.

Book wrote: "Operation number 2 will be 30th May 2022 eeek I am more nervous about this one as I know what is coming."

But you will be able to see better!

🤞🏼I hope all goes well- thinking of you!

1. Fortunata and Jacinta
2. Giles Goat Boy
3. Devils
4. Maqroll

I hope this works well- to be able to see properly again will be wonderful for you!

I wish they could give you an amnesiac so you don’t remember the procedure. That sounds like something straight from the Clockwork Orange movie.

I agree- the TBR is a great incentive to keep reading!

Jahrestage is now available as Anniversaries: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahlfrom NYRB.

Quarterly possibles:
Fortunata and Jacinta- Galdos
In the First Circle- Solzhenitsyn
Green Henry- Keller
The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll- Mutis

Diane wrote: "I have read all but the following 4 books, which are (oddly) mostly by James Kelman:

The Glass Bees
Busconductor Hines
How Late It Was, How Late
Kieron Smith, Boy"

Same here- I wonder what it is about Kelman…
What I haven’t read:
In Parentheses
Storms of Steel
How Late It Was, How Late
Kieran Smith, Boy
A Disaffection
Everything You Need

My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope his passing is peaceful.

Thinking of you and your husband, Kristel. I hope he’s able to go home soon.

Diane wrote: "Darn, I am super later to this party , but it really doesn't matter since there is only ONE book on the list I haven't read!

That book is Astradeni. So, I guess I will be voting for that one..."

You’ve got to be close to done with the list- talk about a super reader!

Of the 1315 total, I've read 1144 as of today. I'm trying to get 10 books from the list read each month.

I have been working on this since the first edition was published, though- and I still have some books on the shelf that I bought back in 2007! I'm afraid those might crumble if I pick them up to read.

I’ll sit this one out- I’ve read all but two: The Stechlin and The Singapore Grip.

I hope his surgery goes well. I’ll be thinking of you both.

L’Abbe C, Extinction, Correction, and Group Portrait With Lady.

I’ve read all but 4. How is it I still have so many B authors on my shelf?

I agree! Surely a specialist with a focus on your condition will have seen someone with similar trouble. Good luck! 🍀

I’ve read, and enjoyed both. Une Vie was terrific- Maupassant is one of the gems I’d never have found without the 1001 list.

Oh, wow. I hope they’re able to give you back your sight. And your reputation, since I’m sure you’re not a vampire! Right??? 🙂
Please keep us posted on your progress.

Diane wrote: "Tracy wrote: "I’ve read all but three- I’ll sit this one out, I think!"

Which 3 do you have left?"

The Broch books and Them by Oates. I still have Camilla by Burney left, too.