What are you reading right now?
I’m currently listening to Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain and it’s fantastic. It’s interesting to learn about all the little tidbits of why and how people thrive in a quiet environment.
I also just finished Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton and LOVED it. What a sweet and interesting true story.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is still my favorite book so far this year though.
How about YOU? Have you read any good books lately? I’d love to check and see if they are available as an audiobook through my library.
~Mavis
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Anna Himes says
My top two for the year:
The calamity club
Theo of golden
Mavis Butterfield says
Thanks! I added the calamity club to the queue.
Jill A says
The Names by Florence Knapp was very good too.
Melissa says
I’m currently reading The Calamity Club (loving it so far!) and My Friends (also good so far).
Deltha says
I just finished the audio book of “the night circus” and it is wonderful. Jim Dale is the narrator. Also reading the paperbacks of the Thursday Murder Club. And the Agatha Raisin series.
Jen says
I love historical fiction. The Women by Kristin Hannah was good!
Kim says
West with Giraffes
Loving it!
Kari says
Oh yes, yes, yes! I listened to the audio version several years ago. It remains one of my all time favorites. Based on a true story, it also accurately portrays what it was really like during the depression/dust bowl. The narration was top notch and added to the story. Highly recommend!
Erin says
I can’t remember if you’ve already read them, but the Thursday Murder Club books are a fantastic listen. You get all the nuances of Brit humor & quips, & the stories are well done. More mystery than thriller & such fun listens with lots of humor. They’re some of my favorite audiobooks.
Mona McGinnis says
Currently reading “Ripper” by Isabel Allende & “Be Ready When the Luck Happens”, a memoir by Ina Garten. I’ve read more than one of Kristin Hannah’s books. I was drawn to “Paper Heart” by Cecelia Ahern, who also wrote “P.S. I Love You” (love the movie & soundtrack). “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr, author of “All the Light We Cannot See”. I finally delved into a Margaret Atwood book – “The Handmaid’s Tale”, no less.
Mavis Butterfield says
All the light we cannot see was so well written!
Christa says
A Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff, a reissue by the wonderful Persephone Books of a 1931 book about a middle class English family on their annual holiday to the seaside….a simple and lovely story about nothing in particular but somehow everything, too.
maureen detmer says
i just finished ETNA, a one night read, an endearing story about a dog’s life
just starting the Witches of Cambridge by alice hoffman, my favorite author
maureen detmer says
being we are in witch season another book worth mentioning which i read a few years ago is the Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian, historical fiction
Meg C says
Theo of Golden — It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that’s stayed with me the way this one has.
Mavis, I know you like non-fiction & biographies. This book was fantastic, in my opinion: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beatrix-potter-linda-lear/1112235329?ean=9781250094193
Richelle says
I read mostly nonfiction but was also completely captivated by Theo of Golden. I can’t remember the last time a book has stayed with me the way this one has.
Richelle says
I listened to the audio book and the narrator, actor David Morse, was fantastic. Definitely listen to this one.
Mavis Butterfield says
I just added Theo The Golden to my queue! And the Beatrix Potter one is 18 hours!! That would be a good one for winter hooking. Thanks.
Elaine N says
I read Quiet by Susan Caine when it came out and it helped me so much. I am not naturally a people person and it gave me insight into human behavior. Also appreciation for how extroverts and introverts need each other.
Julie says
My two favorites of the year are How to Read a Book by Monica Wood and Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth.
Mavis Butterfield says
Mad Mabel has a wait time of 8 years!! Wow. Must be a popular one.
Linda Sand says
I need humor in my life right now so I am reading the Backyard Spaceship series and laughing out loud.
Deb from Ohio says
Sounds interesting, I just borrowed it. Thanks!
Marlene Wurtzbacher says
A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline in audio. Story around Andrew Wyeth’s Christina Olsen, her upbringing and his relationship with her and her family. Very good on audio! Not sure if it would read as good.
Mavis Butterfield says
Loved that one! Listened to it several times.
DebbieB says
I loved American Sky by Carolyn Dasher. A story about two women who were pilots during WW II and their lives after the war ended. Really good.
Cecile says
Have you read the book, A Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball? I think you would enjoy it! Its about how her and her husband met and created their farm.
Mavis Butterfield says
Yep.
Mimi says
I loved Theo of Golden too. Especially good as an audio book.
Tonya says
I am currently reading Raising Hare and the Correspondent right now. Both of them are phenomenal!
I loved Quiet. It really helped me understand my husband and daughter so much better. I would recommend having your husband read it so he can understand you better
I second Theo of Golden, it has been my favorite book this year. Books are so lovely.
Natasha says
Theo of Golden is like a hug from a book. It’s such a nice read.
Deb from Ohio says
As an introvert, I really liked Quiet.
Books I’ll read again:
Our Souls at Night
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont
Homeless Bird
A Place to Hang the Moon
Karen says
My favorite book this year is Mad Mabel. Highly recommend.
Katy @ Practical Walk says
I’m reading:
– Following Alaska’s Call by Ann Parker. I loved her first book.
– Overcoming Headaches and Migraines by Lisa Morrone, I just finished her other book about sleeping well.
– I just finished The Way of Eden by Jonathan Dillon and thought it was beautifully written and moving
Claudia says
Patrick Taylor series… Start with #1 An Irish Country Doctor. There are even a few Irish recipes at the end of each 🙂
Nancy D says
One of my favorite rereads is called Tisha : The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaskan Wilderness
By Robert Specht. Stumbled upon it years ago. Love it. Also love listening to the All creatures great and small audiobook series by James Herriot.
Amy says
I See You’ve Called In Dead by John Kenney. The audio is fantastic! It has become one of my all time favorites and I read and listen to a lot of books
Joyce says
Just finished Fellowship Point by Alice Dark, set on the Maine coast, about two women in their eighties navigating family, friendships, and their desire to preserve their local environment. It’s a good read, especially for characters who are feisty ol’ ladies!
Melissa says
Currently reading War and Peace (on a one year reading plan). Also The Witches by Stacey Schiff ( nonfiction about the Salem Witch Trials). Just finished Death Comes For the Archbishop (Willa Cather – don’t bother reading it. Go straight to My Antonia if you want to read Cather). And an excellent biography on Ronald Reagan by Paul Kellor.