Now that we're into February, I had better start sharing some of the posts I drafted at the beginning of the year. Yikes, the days are going by far too quickly!
I received the above books for Christmas. Three were purchased with a gift card and the other three were under the tree. Let's hope they don't sit on my top shelf for the entire year!
Which should I read first? I'm leaning toward Theo of Golden since it's been getting such rave reviews. Bel Canto will be a re-read, but this time I'll have Patchett's annotation, which should be enlightening.
Nice book haul, Les! I've heard good things about several of these and read Bel Canto a long time ago (I think). Enjoy whichever one you decide to start with!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kay! I'm really looking forward to diving into Bel Canto with all of Patchett's annotations.
DeleteYes, I read Bel Canto over 20 years ago. I thought I had read it. Again, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt's been about that long since I read it too, Kay. 2004. A lifetime ago!
DeleteI have Buckeye on my shelf, too. I guess I'm just waiting for the right moment. But this year I keep picking up huge books. Right now I'm reading three books over five hundred pages!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I should probably hold of on Buckeye until later this fall. My book group is discussing it in November. If I read it now, I'll have to read it again since I don't retain details for book talks that far off! Like you, I'm reading big books, too. Winds of War and The Emperor of All Maladies. I have a shorter book going so I don't get too bogged down with those huge books.
DeleteI LOVED Bel Canto when I read it years ago and have been contemplating Buckeye and Theo of Golden so look forward to hearing what you think of those.
ReplyDeleteHelen, isn't Bel Canto a great novel?! I'll probably start with it or Theo of Golden. Need to wait on Buckeye since we're discussing it in November.
DeleteI love that spine on Bel Canto!
ReplyDeleteKeira, it's pretty creative, isn't it?!
DeleteI’d go for the Claire Lynch book.
ReplyDeleteMystica, several of my friends have read and enjoyed this one, so I'm eager to get to it! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteA Family Matter is good .... it starts a bit slowly but then you soon see more. I have Buckeye on my list too. I hope it's great.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I'll probably get to A Family Matter later in the month. Starting Theo the Golden today!
DeleteOoops, that should be Theo of Golden.
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