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It’s difficult to believe we are mid August: in Chicago, it already feels like the Fall, that is, way too cold for me and sounds like most song birds are already gone to warmer spots…
This week, on the reading front, was quite an event, with finally the English publication of Murakami’s latest novel: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
BOOKS READ
- Madame Picasso, by Anne Girard, for Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours. Review scheduled for 8/28. Wow, an amazing book on Picasso and 2 very important women in his life, especially his muse Eva Gouel.
- Toi qui as soif de bonheur, by Jean-Pierre Longeat. French spirituality book received for review for Collectanea Cisterciensia. Review coming up tomorrow!
CURRENTLY READING
- Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage, by Haruki Murakami. Just for the pleasure of reading Japanese Literature! First half read in 1 sitting, loving it!
- Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled, by Dorothy Gilman. Audio. This is #14 and last of the series. So sad this is the last one. I enjoyed so much this series and its amazing narrator Barbara Rosenblat. In this one Mrs. Pollifax goes to Syria.
BOOK UP NEXT
- The Ashes of Heaven’s Pillar, by Kim Rendfeld. Historical fiction at the time of Charlemagne. received for the author. I enjoyed very much her previous book The Cross And The Dragon. Review scheduled for 9/1.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG
- WWW Wednesday, with a 3 mn video, on 3 awesome books, and more!
- Presentation of the 12 books we shared at my Book Club in July
- Book blast and giveaway: Lies Told in Silence, by M.K. Tod
- Launch of France Book Tours Newsletter, with exclusive content and giveaways open only to subscribers! Don’t forget to sign up!
BOOK REVIEW MOST READ
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CURRENT GIVEAWAYS
- August book of the month giveaway – a historical novel with Bordeaux wine!
- Lies Told in Silence, by M. K. TOD = historical novel on WWI
COMING UP ON THE BLOG
- on 8/18: review of Toi qui as soif de bonheur
- on 8/19: review of All The Light We Cannot See
- hopefully another review!
- maybe WWW Wednesday
- I had originally planned to do But of Books 11, but I’m realizing I’m happy with my current amount of daily reading,
and what I need to work on is find actually more time to write reviews, so no read-a-thon right now!
BOOKS ADDED TO MY GOODREADS TBR
and 11 more!!5
BOOK RECEIVED THIS PAST WEEK
1. Edwin: Received for review on Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tour – scheduled on 9/15.
This has to be the most gorgeous book cover of this year for me
2. My Lady Viper: won at Passages To The Past
CHECKED OUT AT THE LIBRARY
August 17, 2014
WordsAndPeace
28 responses to “Sunday Post #3 – 8/17/14”
readerbuzz
August 17th, 2014 at 15:00
My son and his wife live in Chicago, and they wish it was warmer this summer!
Enjoy your reads!
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WordsAndPeace
August 17th, 2014 at 18:58
yes, so very unusual Summer here. Just finished Murakami tonight, so good! Enjoy your list too!
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Booketta
August 17th, 2014 at 15:14
I really must get my act together and do some give-aways. I have three books which I could add. Ho Hum! Perhaps when the holidays are over I’ll get blogging properly again.
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WordsAndPeace
August 17th, 2014 at 18:57
looking forward to your reviews
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BookerTalk
August 17th, 2014 at 17:31
I read the Storied Life earlier in the year. Enjoyed the first half and then it went a bit off the boil for me
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WordsAndPeace
August 17th, 2014 at 18:50
hmm, now indeed hearing so-so opinions about it. we’ll see…
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Katherine Pitts @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
August 17th, 2014 at 17:57
Madame Picasso definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy! I hadn’t heard of it before but I’ll definitely be looking for it now. Some how I had forgotten about Dorothy Gillman. I remember enjoying her books so I’ll have to hit up the library soon. I enjoyed A.J. Fikry though I wasn’t quite as blown away as so many were. It’s a charming book though. Have a great week!
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WordsAndPeace
August 17th, 2014 at 18:47
Madame Picasso is being released this week, I have the feeling we are going to hear more about it. Really good. Ah, Dorothy Gilman!
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Guy Savage
August 17th, 2014 at 20:11
I just bought a copy of My Struggle. Not sure when I’ll get to it though.
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WordsAndPeace
August 17th, 2014 at 23:44
The beginning is quite original and interesting
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kimbacaffeinate
August 18th, 2014 at 01:16
I am curious about About Grace. You had a nice haul, and don’t you just love the library. Hope your week is amazing!
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 08:37
yes we are so fortunate in the US with our public libraries. I enjoyed so much All The Light We Cannot See, review finally published today, that I want to read other books by the same author Anthony Doerr
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Elysium Bookramblings
August 18th, 2014 at 02:34
Edwin sounds very interesting. Hope you enjoy your reads!
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 08:36
I like a lot that period. What are you reading this week?
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Izabel Brekilien
August 18th, 2014 at 05:49
It’s autumn here also, grey and windy and rainy. My sister loved the Metronome. Enjoy your week 😉
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 08:35
I’m appalled at how my compatriots have developed a super political controversy about this book…. Ah the French!!
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samstillreading
August 18th, 2014 at 05:58
Love the library for new/hard to find reads! Enjoy A.J. Fikry 🙂
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 08:34
the only poblem, I didn’t get the stickers for Murakami’s book!! lol
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Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
August 18th, 2014 at 06:29
First time I’ve come across that Mrs Pollifax series. Agree, Rosenblat is a wonderful narrator.
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 08:33
that’s an oldie, but really so good and well done
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Mary
August 18th, 2014 at 07:55
Reviews of ‘AJ Fikry’ are all over the place – I liked it but didn’t love it like some. Have a good week!
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 08:32
I’m more and more intrigued, we’ll see
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Holly (2 Kids and Tired)
August 18th, 2014 at 09:57
Great mailbox. I wish it felt like fall. We’re still in the 90s here! Enjoy your books. I really liked A.J. Fikry.
2 Kids and Tired Books MM
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 10:54
why don’t we exchange, lol, I really miss the heat
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Silver's Reviews
August 18th, 2014 at 12:14
What a gorgeous cover on the My Lady Viper book.
Edwin does have a fantastic cover too.
ENJOY!!!
Will be looking for your thoughts on them.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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WordsAndPeace
August 18th, 2014 at 17:57
yes, Edwin’s cover is all embossed, superB
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Leslie
August 19th, 2014 at 17:11
I hope to get to the Murakami book soon. I’ve heard nothing but good things.
My veggie garden is complaining about the cool summer here too! Production of squash, tomatoes and cucumbers are way down, but the herbs are happy. Looks like summer may be making a return tomorrow though.
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WordsAndPeace
August 19th, 2014 at 18:10
sorry to hear that, we have tons of tomatoes, our garden being full south. our cucumbers are really weirdos though
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