I saw that our current book for this month, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, won an award for best fiction in 2016. So JB made a good pick.
Looking forward to meeting and discussing with everyone
Baron
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Monday, January 16, 2017
Greetings from Diesel!
Hello, my dear Novel Spirits!
I regret that I was unable to attend the January meeting to partake in the merriment of discussing Catch-22, delicious food, and of course the always enjoyable company. I did finish Catch-22 even if I could not be there to discuss it. I thought it was well written, but a bit too repetitious for me. I also struggled with keeping up with how certain characters tied into the story. I did, however, enjoy the humor that was throughout the book. I do believe my favorite part was the ending when Yossarian realizes that Orr had been practicing his crash landing and escape from the very beginning. Overall, my rating was three stars.
On another note, I just recently finished a book called The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. It was in the romantic section of the library, so that should give you an idea about the theme of the book. I really did enjoy it! Though it definitely had that hopeless romantic vibe to it, it was comedic throughout and had heartfelt moments. For me, it triggered a range of emotions from happy, sad, surprised, and annoyed. The characters seemed relatable and the story itself drew me in. It was one of those that you want to keep reading, but don't really want it to be over. There is a bonus chapter, but my book did not include it. I may have to see if I can find it somewhere online.
Anyway, I hear the book for February is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. I haven't started it but will try to find it soon.
Best of reading everyone! Love and miss you all!
-Diesel
I regret that I was unable to attend the January meeting to partake in the merriment of discussing Catch-22, delicious food, and of course the always enjoyable company. I did finish Catch-22 even if I could not be there to discuss it. I thought it was well written, but a bit too repetitious for me. I also struggled with keeping up with how certain characters tied into the story. I did, however, enjoy the humor that was throughout the book. I do believe my favorite part was the ending when Yossarian realizes that Orr had been practicing his crash landing and escape from the very beginning. Overall, my rating was three stars.
On another note, I just recently finished a book called The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. It was in the romantic section of the library, so that should give you an idea about the theme of the book. I really did enjoy it! Though it definitely had that hopeless romantic vibe to it, it was comedic throughout and had heartfelt moments. For me, it triggered a range of emotions from happy, sad, surprised, and annoyed. The characters seemed relatable and the story itself drew me in. It was one of those that you want to keep reading, but don't really want it to be over. There is a bonus chapter, but my book did not include it. I may have to see if I can find it somewhere online.
Anyway, I hear the book for February is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. I haven't started it but will try to find it soon.
Best of reading everyone! Love and miss you all!
-Diesel
Sunday, January 8, 2017
NEAT IDEA
Hey Spirits, Happy New Year!
I found this article just in case anyone is interested....
Hope everyone is doing well. See you soon
Baron
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