New nonfiction books are on my desk this week:
Moonglow by Michael Chabon, November 22, 2016, Harper.
In 1989, fresh from the publication of his first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Michael Chabon traveled to his mother’s home in Oakland, California to visit his terminally ill grandfather. Tongue loosened by powerful painkillers, memory stirred by the imminence of death, Chabon’s grandfather shared recollections and told stories the younger man had never heard before, uncovering bits and pieces of a history long buried and forgotten. (publisher)
I'll Take You There by Wally Lamb, November 22, 2016, Harper.
...tapestry of one Baby Boomer's life—Felix Funicello, introduced in Wishin’ and Hopin’—and the trio of unforgettable women who have changed it, in this radiant homage to the resiliency, strength, and power of women. (publisher)
I finished reading and reviewed The Woman in the Photo by Mary Hogan, a novel that moves from the present to the past and recounts the massive flooding of a town in Pennsylvania in 1889. I've also finished A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny, another five star novel.
My current read is going slowly because of other things I have to do. My reading has slowed down quite a bit. Murder in the Secret Garden by Ellery Adams. I really like a lot of things about it - the themes of medieval herbs, healing gardens and their counterparts - poisonous plants , the mystery plot, and the setting.
What are you reading this week?
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In 1989, fresh from the publication of his first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Michael Chabon traveled to his mother’s home in Oakland, California to visit his terminally ill grandfather. Tongue loosened by powerful painkillers, memory stirred by the imminence of death, Chabon’s grandfather shared recollections and told stories the younger man had never heard before, uncovering bits and pieces of a history long buried and forgotten. (publisher)
...tapestry of one Baby Boomer's life—Felix Funicello, introduced in Wishin’ and Hopin’—and the trio of unforgettable women who have changed it, in this radiant homage to the resiliency, strength, and power of women. (publisher)
I finished reading and reviewed The Woman in the Photo by Mary Hogan, a novel that moves from the present to the past and recounts the massive flooding of a town in Pennsylvania in 1889. I've also finished A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny, another five star novel.
My current read is going slowly because of other things I have to do. My reading has slowed down quite a bit. Murder in the Secret Garden by Ellery Adams. I really like a lot of things about it - the themes of medieval herbs, healing gardens and their counterparts - poisonous plants , the mystery plot, and the setting.
What are you reading this week?
Welcome to the Sunday Salon where bloggers share their reading each week. Visit The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer.
Also visit It's Monday, What Are You Reading? hosted by Book Date, and Mailbox Monday
I read and liked The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. It is interesting that Michael Chabon has written a non - fiction book of this sort. It sounds very good and very worth the read.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by both of these...I have enjoyed Wally Lamb's books in the past, but have never read Chabon.
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I'm looking forward to reading more Ellery Adams. I enjoyed the first one in her magical pie shop book and the book retreat series is really catching my attention. I'm really interested in Moonglow. Sounds fascinating. Have a great week!
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I am looking forward to Murder in the Secret garden as I like Ellery adams quite a bit. And Storyton Hall- I would go there on vacation if it existed. Although with all the murders- maybe not. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of the herbalism stuff too.
Harvee, you always find interesting books to read! My reading has slowed down, too; I need to carve out more time for reading.
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I got I'll Take You There at SIBA and can't wait to dig in. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea this was related to Wishin' and Hopin'. Can't wait for the review!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover on Moonglow.
ReplyDeleteThe story line does sound good.
ENJOY, and have a wonderful week.
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Murder in the Secret Garden sounds good to me. I've read one Ellery Adams before, a long time ago. Will check this out, so thanks. Moonglow sounds good to me, but the theme might be too offputting for me around now.
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