Crossroads discussion

Looking forward to these two.

Gail Jones The Death of Noah Glass

The Death of Noah Glass


Julian Barnes

The Only Story The Only Story

EBOOKS purchased on my recommendation:

Both become available at the same time :

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Saga Land by Richard Fidler

Lesley wrote: "EBOOKS purchased on my recommendation:

Both become available at the same time :

by

Saga Land by [auth..."

I loved A Man Called Ove, but haven't read any other of his books.

Booknblues wrote: "Lesley wrote: "EBOOKS purchased on my recommendation:

Both become available at the same time :

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Saga Land. The GR community rated it higher than me, however.

I realise Sagas, Fairy Stories, and any of this ilk, just don't grab me, so will be sending Saga Land back, and will mark it as DNR

Now to a great shock. I didn't realise a 'leopard' book was just a precis. SIGH... That too will have to be another return.

Oh well I have : Fates and Furies and Sycamore now on loan..

From my Overdrive platform, I am currently reading Sixty Lights .. Flowing nicely, so far.

Lesley wrote: "I realise Sagas, Fairy Stories, and any of this ilk, just don't grab me, so will be sending Saga Land back, and will mark it as DNR

Now to a great shock. I didn't realise a 'leopar..."

I really enjoyed Fates and Furies. Hope it catches your interest, Lesley.

And I hope you enjoy Sixty Lights. It's one of my favs (which might mean you'll hate it...we're often on opposite sides, reading wise.)

Storyheart wrote: "And I hope you enjoy Sixty Lights. It's one of my favs (which might mean you'll hate it...we're often on opposite sides, reading wise.)"

Yes I am really enjoying it. I think if wrote a , can't think of an analogy, I would read and enjoy. A Guide to Berlin was one of my faves.

This book sounds quite interesting and unusual:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...

Storyheart wrote: "This book sounds quite interesting and unusual:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/201..."

It does sound interestingbut seems to be only available used or in audio in the states

Denizen wrote: "Lesley wrote: "I realise Sagas, Fairy Stories, and any of this ilk, just don't grab me, so will be sending Saga Land back, and will mark it as DNR

Now to a great shock. I didn't re..."

Oh I DID!! one of my best books of the year, so far. I also enjoyed . I am loving reading one of my favourite author's new book, Alex Miller, . Also have many new ones to read, so best go and do that.

Lesley wrote: "Denizen wrote: "Lesley wrote: "I realise Sagas, Fairy Stories, and any of this ilk, just don't grab me, so will be sending Saga Land back, and will mark it as DNR

Now to a great sh..."

Thanks Lesley, for putting those books on my radar.

Lesley, are you going to read this new memoir by Deborah Levy?

https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...

I read her Things I Don't Want to Know which was also a sort of memoir and thought it was very interesting. And of course we're both Hot Milk fans.

Storyheart wrote: "Lesley, are you going to read this new memoir by Deborah Levy?

https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...

I read her [book:Things I Don't Want to Know|17..."

Thanks will see if its available. I sometimes have to wait ages, but its worth it. Hot Milk was a good lesson for me. It seem meh, on the first read, but it was as if, once I realised she was South African, I could read it a different way, and then I 'goddit'... (Says more about me than the book, I suppose) .

Storyheart wrote: "Lesley, are you going to read this new memoir by Deborah Levy?

https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...

I read her [book:Things I Don't Want to Know|17..."

Was lucky enough to recommend
them on both my EBOOK platforms.

Great. Will look forward to discussing them with you later, Lesley.

BnB...thought this one might appeal to you?

"As if the fate of the real Donner Party – a grisly footnote in the American story of westward expansion – were not bad enough, Alma Katsu adds a rich vein of horror to her imaginative retelling of the 1846 wagon journey across the continent to California. The Hunger is astonishingly atmospheric, with a strong sense of claustrophobia, despite the vast prairies and mountains. The power struggles that break out among the travellers as they jettison unnecessary baggage and fight over dwindling food supplies harden into suspicion and loathing after a lost child is found dead and mutilated. It gradually becomes clear that, whatever cannibalistic shapeshifter may be lurking outside the circle of wagons, the real danger lies within the group itself. Despite carrying some unnecessary baggage of its own in the form of back stories that reveal what is already obvious, this is an enthralling and chilling read."

Storyheart wrote: "BnB...thought this one might appeal to you?

"As if the fate of the real Donner Party – a grisly footnote in the American story of westward expansion – were not bad enough, Alma Katsu adds a rich v..."

I'm intrigued with the Donner party, but I have some difficulty with cannibalistic stories. It creeps me a bit too much.

Storyheart wrote: "Great. Will look forward to discussing them with you later, Lesley."

I did get a copy and really loved it. It's one that resonated so well as she was about the same age as me, in the same place.. ie Durban, where I mostly grew up. I found it ended rather abruptly, but its one when I run out of current newly arrived requested books, will probably go back to. Thanks for the heads up.