Mount TBR 2015 discussion
Level 2: Mount Blanc (24 Books)
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Book 2. "The Housekeeper and the Professor" written by Yoko Ogawa
Mathematics, Memory, and Baseball...
Mathematics, Memory, and Baseball...
Book 3 "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah
Historical Fiction
about siege the on Leningrad, and the relationship of mother and her 2 daughters.
Historical Fiction
about siege the on Leningrad, and the relationship of mother and her 2 daughters.
Yes, looks like you found the ropeway to the top ;)
Book 4 "Sycamore Row" by John Grisham
links to his first book "A Time To A Kill"
I'm pleased with myself that I've read 4 books off my TBR shelves. At this rate I just might have to consider increasing my goal
links to his first book "A Time To A Kill"
I'm pleased with myself that I've read 4 books off my TBR shelves. At this rate I just might have to consider increasing my goal
Book 5 "Clara and Mr. Tiffany" by Susan Vreeland
Yawn....hugely disappointing
Yawn....hugely disappointing
Book 6. "The Anniversary Waltz" by Darrell Nelson .Sweet and Simple
Book 7. "Waking Kate" by Sarah Addison Allen This is a short story that I got free from Kindle, I'm glad I didn't pay anything for it and thank goodness it was short.
Book 7. "Waking Kate" by Sarah Addison Allen This is a short story that I got free from Kindle, I'm glad I didn't pay anything for it and thank goodness it was short.
Book 8. "Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need"
Dated, but amusing.
Dated, but amusing.
Book 9. "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain
This book has been on my shelf for years. Not sure what took me so long. It was a fun read.
This book has been on my shelf for years. Not sure what took me so long. It was a fun read.
Book 10. "Rose Under Fire" by Elizabeth Wein
YA Excellent Ravensbruck, women's concentration camp in Germany
I read Wein's first book, "Code Name Verity", this is also an excellent book
YA Excellent Ravensbruck, women's concentration camp in Germany
I read Wein's first book, "Code Name Verity", this is also an excellent book
Book 11 "A Spool of Blue Thread" by Anne Tyler
I've loved most of her books, I just couldn't get excited about this one.
I've loved most of her books, I just couldn't get excited about this one.
Book 12 "The Railway Children" by E. Nesbit
Classic children's book
Classic children's book
... and you're done! Congrats. I guess you'll be moving on to the next peak?
Level 1 Pike's Peak completed!
I'll go ahead and attempt the next level of Mount Blac of 24 books.
This is sure one way to empty out my TBR bookshelves!
I'll go ahead and attempt the next level of Mount Blac of 24 books.
This is sure one way to empty out my TBR bookshelves!
Book #13 "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
An Newbery Honor Award in 1945. A wonderful children's book. So many messages that we could all learn from.
An Newbery Honor Award in 1945. A wonderful children's book. So many messages that we could all learn from.
Book #14 "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Genre WWII nonfiction and fiction are a favorite of mine. Because of that, I thought this book would be something I would enjoy. Not. I was really disappointed in this and had a difficult time staying with it.
Genre WWII nonfiction and fiction are a favorite of mine. Because of that, I thought this book would be something I would enjoy. Not. I was really disappointed in this and had a difficult time staying with it.
Book #15 "Penny from Heaven" by Jennifer Holm
Children's Book Middle Grade level historical fiction
Children's Book Middle Grade level historical fiction
Book #16 "A Three Dog Life" by Abigail Thomas
Autobiography - Memoir
Autobiography - Memoir
Book #17 "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion
Humorous, I laughed out loud at times.
Humorous, I laughed out loud at times.
Book #18 "Alexandra, The Last Tsarina" by Carolly Erickson
Russian History of the Romanovs, general focus on Alexandra
Russian History of the Romanovs, general focus on Alexandra
Book #19 '"The Honk and Holler Opening Soon" by Billie Letts
Southern humorous
Southern humorous
Book #20 "Elizabeth Taylor The Lady, The Lover, The Legend" by David Bret
Geez, I'm ashamed to even post that I read this...it's been sitting on a library shelf TBR for a long time. I think the author used the term "lady" loosely in this title...oh well....sometimes a gal has to slum in her reading...time to read a Pulitzer Prize winner now!
Geez, I'm ashamed to even post that I read this...it's been sitting on a library shelf TBR for a long time. I think the author used the term "lady" loosely in this title...oh well....sometimes a gal has to slum in her reading...time to read a Pulitzer Prize winner now!
Book #21 "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks
written by a Pulitzer Prize winner for her book "March". I really enjoyed this one. It follows the travels of the origin of a book, a Jewish haggadah. I really enjoyed this one. Lots of historical detail and I found myself constantly heading for my computer and "googling" for more information detailing what I was reading.
written by a Pulitzer Prize winner for her book "March". I really enjoyed this one. It follows the travels of the origin of a book, a Jewish haggadah. I really enjoyed this one. Lots of historical detail and I found myself constantly heading for my computer and "googling" for more information detailing what I was reading.
Book #22 "Charms for the Easy Life" by Kaye Gibbons
Southern historical fiction set in North Carolina about three independent women; grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter. Delightful read.
Southern historical fiction set in North Carolina about three independent women; grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter. Delightful read.
Book #23 "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" by Richard Flanagan
WWII Historical Fiction Japanese POW camp building of Thai-Burma Death RR to contemporary Australia. Gruesome at times, but war is gruesome
WWII Historical Fiction Japanese POW camp building of Thai-Burma Death RR to contemporary Australia. Gruesome at times, but war is gruesome
Book #24. "The Ear of the Heart" by Mother Dolores Hart & Richard DeNeut.
A remarkable book about the spiritual journey of former actress Dolores Hart who left Hollywood to become a cloistered nun. I loved it. Truly reflective.
A remarkable book about the spiritual journey of former actress Dolores Hart who left Hollywood to become a cloistered nun. I loved it. Truly reflective.
This book has been on my Kindle for a very long time. Not sure why I waited so long to read. A delightful and beautifully written book about a young girl/woman's life in the Australian outback.