This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Our town had its Fall Festival this past weekend, which is always a fun time. Lots of craft booths and apple cider and a tractor show (I live in a farming area, in case you can't tell). The weather didn't exactly cooperate - it was cold and rainy most of the time. But the indoor activities were still a lot of fun. I love this time of year! The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley (Loved this book!) The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (I'm enjoying it so far. I haven't read many Pulitzer Prize winners before (this is only my second one), and I'm finding it surprisingly readable. Hopefully that continues through the next 500 pages!) The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani (I have a feeling I'll need something a bit lighter after The Goldfinch, and I figured Adriana Trigiani was a safe bet. :)
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10/6/2014 01:30:35 pm
I've heard a few people say that they enjoyed one of her books but not the other one so much. I haven't read anything else by her, so I have nothing to compare it to! It's been an interesting read so far.
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10/6/2014 03:29:55 am
Queen of the Big Time sounds very interesting. I'll have to add it to my TBR pile. Can't wait to see what you have to say about it. :)
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10/6/2014 01:32:27 pm
I've really enjoyed the few books I've read by Adriana Trigiani. I hope you enjoy Queen of the Big Time if you get a chance to read it!
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10/6/2014 01:33:47 pm
I haven't read anything by Donna Tartt before, so The Goldfinch has been an interesting experience. I'm looking forward to Adriana Trigiani at the end of this 700-page book!
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10/9/2014 12:45:33 pm
I agree - it does look intimidating. But it's a fairly fast read, so the many pages go by quickly.
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Laura Pol
10/9/2014 03:42:06 am
I love the books you have on here! They all sound so interesting! Hope you have a great reading week and thanks for stopping by on Crafty Booksheeps! :)
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10/9/2014 12:46:17 pm
Thanks, Laura! I hope you're having a great week, too!
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