Jan 16, 2017

It's Monday: What I'm Reading and Watching

It's Monday, What Are You Reading? hosted by Book Date Also, visit Mailbox Monday.

I'm reading a new arrival,
The Sun King Conspiracy by Yves Jego and Denis Lepee, a novel in translation from the French, April 4, 2016, sent by a publicist for Gallic Books.

The book became more vibrant and interesting after I had watched several episodes in the Versailles TV series, which features the Sun King Louis IV of France and the intrigue surrounding building his beloved palace in Versailles, 17th century.

Another book arrival:
Dragon Springs Road by Janie Chang, January 10, 2016, courtesy of William Morrow. In early 20th century Shanghai—a story of friendship, heartbreak, and history that follows a young Eurasian orphan’s search for her long-lost mother.

I also am reading a library borrow,
Sarong Party Girls, a novel by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, July 12, 2016 by William Morrow, about three girls in Singapore who hatch a plan to catch a foreign husband before they become too old, in Singapore terms, to be deemed eligible for marriage. 

The book is culturally revealing as well as entertaining so far.

8 comments:

  1. Great covers - the first book sounds good!

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  2. What great books! Dragon Spring Roads sounds especially good! And a beautiful cover! Enjoy!

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  3. Sarong Party Girls looks like fun. Enjoy your books and your week, and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES

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  4. Dragon Springs Road looks interesting. I hope you enjoy your books!

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  5. These books are all new to me. I'm glad you are enjoying them. You can see my week here. Happy reading!

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  6. ENJOY....they all look good especially Dragon Springs Road.

    Have a great week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  7. These all sound culturally interesting. I really like the covers too.
    Happy Reading!

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