CPL's Book a Week Challenge discussion

What is everyone reading this week? Is it a book you are loving? Do you think it's just okay? Or is it not your cup of tea?

I just finished The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo which is about Alexandre Dumas' father, General Alex Dumas. It was such a good book. I learned so much, not just about Dumas, but also about the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon (subjects I admit I know nothing about). The author kept more to that historical narrative which for me, makes a history book easier to read. It also helped that Dumas was such an interesting character who led an amazing, if tragic, life. Highly recommend.

Picked up an ARC for Monarchs of the Sea which is about cephalopods (sea creatures are my weakness) and also think I'll be starting Slay.

Tell us what you are reading!

I just started American Dirt to see what the hype was about. I’ve been alternating between a quick read like a romance and then something more in depth. It keeps me reading more & the quick read help if my mind is on overload because of Corona Virus.

I recently finished Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin and Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory, and am now reading The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas.

I am currently reading The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. I absolutely love this book!!! I am almost finished with Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky.

Arlice, would you recommend the first to someone who doesn't enjoy most vampire stories? : ) Back inthe day I loved some of Anne Rice's Lestat novels, but fell out of the genre!

NYPD Red 2 Go Tell It to the Mountain

I am currently read "Go Tell It to the Mountain" by James Baldwin. I just finished NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson.

Arlice wrote: "I am currently reading The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. I absolutely love this book!!! I am almost finished with Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky.

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Yes, I would recommend, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires. It was a little slow for me in the beginning, but then I absolutely loved the ending. I love the southern, suburban housewives' and their encounter with a vampire in their community.

Awesome, thank you!