Thanks for these suggestions. I agree with Jom Blaustein, “Fever” was excellent. Also Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus was an excellent recent read. I’ve just started Horse by Geraldine Brooks and like it.
I'm so glad you're reading Louise Penny! I read American Prometheus back when it first came out. I can't wait to see Oppenheimer! I've been rereading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. If you've never read it, it's a very good book. Trevor Noah's memoir, Born a Crime is also a great read.
For many decades I have followed a pattern of reading a work of fiction and a history book simultaneously. Often, the non-fiction work is music history. I have just finished the magnificent Robin D.G. Kelley biography "Thelonious Monk: The Life & Times of an American Original." I am now reading "At the Jazz Band Ball; Sixty years on the jazz scene" by Nat Hentoff. Both books are essential American history and essential in-depth music history. For fiction I am reading Lee Child's "Bad Luck & Trouble," the 11th book in the Jack Reacher series. I am re-reading the entire series from the beginning. I love series fiction by favorite authors and Lee Child is one of my real favorites.
I need to read some of Nat Hentoff's jazz books as I have heard they are all great. I still think his political non-fiction book "Free Speech for Me - But Not for Thee" is the best book on the 1st Amendment ever.
Love, love, LOVE Louise Penny and always anticipate her next one. Don't overlook the one she wrote with Hillary Clinton, STATE OF TERROR. Not a genre I usually read but a very-exciting-can't-put-down kind of book. At the moment, late to the party, I'm reading Barbara Kingsolver's DEMON COPPERHEAD and, oh boy, I see what all the excitement (and a Pulitzer!) are about. Don't miss that one either.
I tend to read more non-fiction. Currently I'm reading "At Dawn We Slept" which covers in great detail the year leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor from both the US and Japanese perspectives. The coverage of both the diplomatic and military activities is exceptional. Highly recommended for those with an interest.
I am currently reading “The Power of Now” by Eckardt Tollen, but unforgunately I seem more ataken by “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho (as recommended by my daughter). Please read this if you happen to have time, it will take you two days tops!
If you’re looking for a fast beach read, I recommend Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone. I’m currently reading The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. I read Demon Copperhead last month. It took me three weeks to get through it because I had to put it down and walk away. But boy, Barbara Kingsolver. In the words of my late mother, “That chick can write!”
I’m going to order The Anomoly. Looks really interesting. I just found Louise Penny & Hillary Clinton ‘s book “State of Terror” at a book sale, $2 hardcover. I was so excited! Been on my wishlist. Watched the Three Pines series with Alfred Molina and loved it. But haven’t yet read Penny’s series. I will, some day! Lol. So many books, so little time…
A few months back I finished "Debt: The First 5,000 Years" by David Grabber. A very thought provoking non-fiction book about how human societies view and judge the concept of debt. On the fiction side I loved "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers, a "hope punk" sci fi novel that will make you think about culture and our place in the world (the second book in the series is just as good). And every time I see a weather report about the record levels of heat around the globe I am reminded of last summer when I read "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson and how close we are getting to that book's dire opening chapters.
I'm reading "The Fabric Of The Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality" by Brian Greene. Partical physics and physics theory approachable by the average non-physicist.
It’s a bit hard find, but “The Big Year”, by Mark Obmascik, is wonderful. It’s the true story of the 1998 “Big Year” competition, about three competitors trying to see the most birds in a calendar year. Trust me; it’s wonderful!
Happy you have found Louise Penny!
A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan.
Well written and hard to put down
Will check it out!
Story of the KKK in Indiana in the 1920’s. The main, despicable character reminds me of a former president who shall not be named.
Thanks for these suggestions. I agree with Jom Blaustein, “Fever” was excellent. Also Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus was an excellent recent read. I’ve just started Horse by Geraldine Brooks and like it.
I'm so glad you're reading Louise Penny! I read American Prometheus back when it first came out. I can't wait to see Oppenheimer! I've been rereading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. If you've never read it, it's a very good book. Trevor Noah's memoir, Born a Crime is also a great read.
Please read the Three Pines books in order!!!! You will enjoy them so much more because of the character arcs!
For many decades I have followed a pattern of reading a work of fiction and a history book simultaneously. Often, the non-fiction work is music history. I have just finished the magnificent Robin D.G. Kelley biography "Thelonious Monk: The Life & Times of an American Original." I am now reading "At the Jazz Band Ball; Sixty years on the jazz scene" by Nat Hentoff. Both books are essential American history and essential in-depth music history. For fiction I am reading Lee Child's "Bad Luck & Trouble," the 11th book in the Jack Reacher series. I am re-reading the entire series from the beginning. I love series fiction by favorite authors and Lee Child is one of my real favorites.
I need to read some of Nat Hentoff's jazz books as I have heard they are all great. I still think his political non-fiction book "Free Speech for Me - But Not for Thee" is the best book on the 1st Amendment ever.
Love, love, LOVE Louise Penny and always anticipate her next one. Don't overlook the one she wrote with Hillary Clinton, STATE OF TERROR. Not a genre I usually read but a very-exciting-can't-put-down kind of book. At the moment, late to the party, I'm reading Barbara Kingsolver's DEMON COPPERHEAD and, oh boy, I see what all the excitement (and a Pulitzer!) are about. Don't miss that one either.
Read Demon Copperhead earlier this year. Loved it.
I tend to read more non-fiction. Currently I'm reading "At Dawn We Slept" which covers in great detail the year leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor from both the US and Japanese perspectives. The coverage of both the diplomatic and military activities is exceptional. Highly recommended for those with an interest.
I am currently reading “The Power of Now” by Eckardt Tollen, but unforgunately I seem more ataken by “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho (as recommended by my daughter). Please read this if you happen to have time, it will take you two days tops!
Saw Oppenheimer Saturday afternoon. Great movie.
It made me want to read AP.
just re-reyyad Jack London's "The Sea Wolf". Still an amazing story
If you’re looking for a fast beach read, I recommend Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone. I’m currently reading The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. I read Demon Copperhead last month. It took me three weeks to get through it because I had to put it down and walk away. But boy, Barbara Kingsolver. In the words of my late mother, “That chick can write!”
I’m going to order The Anomoly. Looks really interesting. I just found Louise Penny & Hillary Clinton ‘s book “State of Terror” at a book sale, $2 hardcover. I was so excited! Been on my wishlist. Watched the Three Pines series with Alfred Molina and loved it. But haven’t yet read Penny’s series. I will, some day! Lol. So many books, so little time…
A few months back I finished "Debt: The First 5,000 Years" by David Grabber. A very thought provoking non-fiction book about how human societies view and judge the concept of debt. On the fiction side I loved "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers, a "hope punk" sci fi novel that will make you think about culture and our place in the world (the second book in the series is just as good). And every time I see a weather report about the record levels of heat around the globe I am reminded of last summer when I read "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson and how close we are getting to that book's dire opening chapters.
Reading “Fantasyland “ and enjoying it. Loved “Founding Brothers “
I'm reading "The Fabric Of The Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality" by Brian Greene. Partical physics and physics theory approachable by the average non-physicist.
It’s a bit hard find, but “The Big Year”, by Mark Obmascik, is wonderful. It’s the true story of the 1998 “Big Year” competition, about three competitors trying to see the most birds in a calendar year. Trust me; it’s wonderful!