75 Books...More or Less! discussion

Awesome Don!!

You are off to a great start to the year, Don!

Don wrote: "6. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (3 stars). Set in Seattle alternating between the 1940's and 1986, a love story, with a backdrop of the jazz scene, Japantown and Chinatown..."

Don, I read this last year and was underwhelmed. It was OK, but I didn't think it lived up to the hype.

Don wrote: "6. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (3 stars). Set in Seattle alternating between the 1940's and 1986, a love story, with a backdrop of the jazz scene, Japantown and Chinatown..."

How did you find this one? and wow, 12 already?? I am way too slow for this challange this year...

Don wrote: "16. Hate List by Jennifer Brown. (4 stars) Young adult novel about a school shooting and its aftermath. I teared up at the end, very emotional."

This sounds like a good one! It's not a topic I've seen much written on, and it sounds like this author did a good job of it. I'll have to add it to the TBR.

Don, I have this one to read. I've heard some mixed reviews, most are similar to yours. People say it's not for everyone but has a lot of good factors.

Don wrote: "13. A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
by Karen Armstrong"

This one looks like it'd be very interesting...I have a BA in Theology, so this kinda stuff is right up my alley!!

I recently saw Shutter Island the movie. I thought it was really good but odd...lol At the end we were all like "hmmmmm sooo that was interesing!"

Don wrote: "29. Out to Canaan by Jan Karon. (4 stars) Love this series or at least the last 4 books. When I need a break from too serious material and a pick me up I turn to this series now."

I like this series too!!!

Don, glad to see you enjoy the Mitford series. It's one of my favorites. I really loved the author's character development throughout the series.

Don, I also thought this book was very touching. The relationship he shared with the Rabbi was so meaningful and beautiful.

I also enjoyed this series, I thought it was a great idea by the author. I know when I was a kid, learning about Greek gods and goddesses was one of my favorite subjects, second perhaps only to Ancient Egypt. I was really curious about his second series, which uses the Egyptian mythology, but didn't hear great things about the first book. I'll probably still read it eventually, though I'm not in any big hurry.

Don wrote: "58. What Does the Lord Require? : the Old Testament Call to Social Witness by Bruce C. Birch. (3 stars)"

Don, this sounds like a very interesting topic. Would you say this book is more for a theologian/pastor, or more for a lay person?

Don wrote: "63. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry. (3 stars) An almost poetic look at a south seas legend. A young adult book, Newberry award winner. I am going back and trying to read all (or at least ma..."

That is a good idea! I am trying to get through the pulitser for fiction list myself! But there are lots of Newberry winners I would like to go back and read (i had to read alot of them in school, I remember!)

Don wrote: "71. Somebody Catch My Homework by David L. Harrison. (3 stars) Short poems about school, fun.

72.Where Trouble Sleeps by Clyde Edgerton. (3.5 stars) Story is set in the south in the 50's, follow..."

3 More to go!!! You are rockin' this challenge!!

One more to go!

Congratulations on finishing the challenge!

Way to go!!! Congrats on finishing!!

congrats!!

Congratulations! I moved your thread to the "completed challenges" folder.

Congrats Don! I'm so happy you finished :)

Congratulations Don, what an accomplishment! :)

Don, I was smiling while reading your post about the Picture of Dorian Gray. I think one of the fascinating aspects of reading and just human nature in general is how our perspective or interpretation changes. I also think it is so nice that you and your wife can chat about books. I'm hoping someday my dear hunny will take up reading.

Don, I like reading certin books at specific times during the year. A cozy Christmas book at this time of year rates right up there with time well spent :)

Don wrote: "81. At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon. (4 stars) I love this series."

This is a fun series! I have it on my "To read again someday" shelf! I would call these Comfort food in book form! =) Merry Christmas!

I too love the Mitford series and the Father Tim series that follows them. Such great reads!!! I also enjoy the Hamish books, but I am reading, not listening! I too would wonder about this little village and whether or not I would want to vacation there! Dorian Gray is on my TBR list. You and Andrea make it sound very appealing!

I have been reading Christmas-themed books as well, I think I might have to get Shepherds Abiding out. Really enjoyed that story!

Yay, Don! I'm so glad you finished, way to go!