What are you reading, Park Ridge? discussion

New year, new books to read! What are you all reading this winter? Any reading goals for 2021?

I'm finally reading Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel after having her books on my list for a long time, and am so glad I am! It's both a really well written novel with incredible character insight/development and a fascinating history of England in the 1500s. I'm looking forward to reading the next two books in the series when I finish.

I am finally reading 'The Office of Historical Corrections' by Danielle Evans, which I've seen on so many "best of 2020" lists. It is hard to put down; I can't wait to read more from her.

I’ve had Mantel’s The Mirror and the Light for awhile but have held off since that’s the last of the series and I don’t want it end yet. Definitely reading it this year though! I know the history but she manages to keep the pages turning. I’m also finding Obama’s A Promised Land pretty easy to get through. He does a great job providing context and historical facts when discussing whatever policies or major events were happening at the time.

Gretchen wrote: "I’ve had Mantel’s The Mirror and the Light for awhile but have held off since that’s the last of the series and I don’t want it end yet. Definitely reading it this year though! I know the history b..."

I also really enjoyed A Promised Land, and agree that he does a great job of presenting a rich context and history. And it's interesting to relive some of the recent major events through Obama's perspective. Enjoy The Mirror and the Light! I just started Bring Up the Bodies. The drama in Henry VIII's court is soap opera worthy!

Enjoying mysteries this month. Just finished The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman- very amusing and fun! I started The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell and I like the moody Victorian London setting. I am also reading The Westing Game with my son- he is reading for school and I thought it would be fun to read at the same time.

"Splendid and the Vile" by Larson gives personal insight into the Blitz during Churchill's courageous leadership. By using journals and other original documents, Larson gives great detail to the strategies in London, Berlin, and Washington.

Pam wrote: ""Splendid and the Vile" by Larson gives personal insight into the Blitz during Churchill's courageous leadership. By using journals and other original documents, Larson gives great detail to the st..."

Erik Larson is so great at making history come alive in his books- I've enjoyed everything I've read by him.

I am in the middle of The Undocumented Americans and it is really great - heartbreaking, funny and enlightening. It would make a great book discussion selection.