flight paths discussion

Quickly I must add how I love October with its vivid colours and mellow light and reading late into the lengthening night

I also love October--especially because of the light. I chose to get married in October because I think it is my favorite month of the year (despite which it's still I still love it, lol) My other favorite month is April--also because I love the light in that month!).

I'm very excited: I just got Kate Atkinson's newest book from the library, Shrines of Gaiety. I wanted to read it so much I almost bought it because I thought it would be a long wait at the library--but it was hardly any wait time at all.

Its always wonderful when the reading muses speed us along the waiti list. I am almost ashamed to say I have yet to read KA> I know, a bit if a gap there. But I was so tricked out to get all the books in the right order before treating myself to a month dedicated to reading them. That was summers ago, and now that I have her books all together on the shelf, she has a new one. And I am bound to dismantle the shelf before months end.

Before this turns into a whine and cheese entry, Ellie I hope you love it.

I am still a bit on the fence about the fiction I just dove into, Godshot by Chelsea Bieker. Maybe its because it is {not intentionally) the 4th book I am reading in a row that features narcissistic, alluring and demanding mothers who eventually abandon thier children to fulfill their own ambitions. Not a feel good read by any means.

The other book Ive just begun is way more interesting. Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age by Annalee Newitz explores thw rise and collapse of 4 of these places. I am deep in the life of Catalhoyak, even looked it up on youtube to see modern archaelogy at work and a simulated 3D map.

Just finished Jenny Odells How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. It quite different than I had anticipated but informative and immediate.

Petra we havent heard from you in a while. I sure hope your reading slump is over . Now we are in a whole new cycle and may it be an improvent for all.

Pondering next choices, probably 1 x crime fiction (Cambridge based Cambridge Black or Shetland Wild Fire) and 1 x fantasy. With the latter I almost said as it's Christmas, but then as per Miracle on 34th Street I wear the badge: 'I believe' !! Seasons greetings very early ......

I've read one book by Kate Atkinson and intend to read more. I enjoyed her writing.
Ellie, enjoy her new book.

Magdelanye, your titles are always so interesting.
I'm so good at "doing nothing" already. LOL.... Jenny's book would be interesting to read. A lot of today's population is focussed on being noticed through social media. It's quite a phenomenon.

Ice, it's difficult at times to choose the next read. A crime fiction set in a favorite area sounds perfect.

I have been reading, although not much. Not because of a slump; because of a shortage of time. I've signed up for too many activities and they are keeping me busy.

I have finished reading 2 books lately:
Pearl in a Cage. This was very well written. The story was on of a dysfunctional family and an abused child, so was difficult to read. However, it's so well written and the child is resilient. One wants to continue reading to make sure she'll be okay.
I became aware that this was the start of a series (although it could be a stand-alone; the story is complete). I would continue if I could get the second book but will be happy with the story if I don't.
Australian authors are really good, I find.

Death in a Darkening Mist. The second of a light, cozy, mystery series. This was a fun diversion while out jogging (audio version). It's light and character-driven. The mystery wasn't great but fun, none the less.

I'm currently reading Elephant in the Sky. It's not well written (stilted dialogue; weird segways) but is an interesting look at a family who's child begins to show signs of mental illness. They don't at first recognize what's happening, then the shock, then learning to cope, etc. Those parts seem real, even if the conversations don't.
I wouldn't recommend it for its writing, though.

Ice wrote: "Pondering next choices, probably 1 x crime fiction (Cambridge based Cambridge Black or Shetland Wild Fire) and 1 x fantasy. With the latter I almost said as it's Chr..."

I'm a big Shetland fan.

So how is the Kate A Ellie? Hope it exceeds your hopes.
Petra its good to hear that you have so many fulfilling activities on the go. Of the books you listed, Pearl in a cage sounds like the one for me.
I have started a round of new books which I hope to finish before I leave here. The Invisible Circus Jennifer Egan to follow up my interest in JE and Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything to follow up my interest in Barbara Ehrenreich Also began A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life by Ayelet Waldman who is the last person I would have thought would try this.
For poetry I have been reading ZOM-FAM by Kama La Mackerel which is quite awesome actually.
oh gosh, how did this happen? Dipping in to The Book of Delights by Ross Gay I somehow got hooked. The chapters are very short and so instead of putting back on the pile, I'm in.
Thats 5 new books I havent even entered plus one I am about to begin which looks to be very engaging, The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow.

Magdelanye, I've added The Dawn of Everything to my "For Later" list at the library. Thanks for the title.
You've got a lot of books on the go. It's a really good variety.

I finished Elephant in the Sky and do not recommend it. Interesting topic very poorly executed. In the end, I didn't enjoy it.

I've now started In the Shadow of Alabama (print book) and The Yellow Wife: A Novel (audio book).

The Dawn of Everything looks tantalizing and once I got over the jarring intro I was all stoked to go. However! I have had to put it aside for the moment becuse I could not renew Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande and I really need to read it before I return it . It seems like I just got it...it is a two weeker and seeing as I waited a while for it I did kind of figure there would be other holds on it so I should have started it immediately. Turns out its a pretty fast read and I will likely finish it by my next library date. And of course its all too pertinent to my situation.

Finally just now entered my new batch of books, one from my TBR mountain. I'm already finished the Jennifer Egan and almost finished the poetry. Its funny (to me anyways) that I could hear the voice of the wonderful narrator from Manhattan Beach and tho Invisible Circus wasn't quite the thrill (too predictable) I did end up liking it a lot. Have started another documentary fiction We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama.

May this find everyone well!

Magdelanye wrote: "The Dawn of Everything looks tantalizing and once I got over the jarring intro I was all stoked to go. However! I have had to put it aside for the moment becuse I could not renew [book:Being Mortal..."

Magdelanye, I found Being Mortal mesmerizing. I read through it rapidly and am now rereading more carefully.

I'm making slow progress in the Atkinson, mostly because I've gone back to Ninth Street Women.

Yes Ellie, I am already halfway through Being Mortal and could have gone on all day just focusing on the one book, but I have my array plus notes and reviews. Finishing up my notes for How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell I feel was time well spent as it deepened my familiarity with the way she thinks. But it will be some work to write a pertinent review.
Petra, too bad about Elephant in the sky...such a great title