Just Shelved
The Postcard by Anne Berest
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
I loved all three of these books. Killers of a Certain Age is a romp and a half, and I love reading exciting, pulse-pounding books that are about people who are of a mature vintage. I love that it provides opportunities for more experiences, skills and even some physical limits that add an extra challenge. I loved the women in this book and I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series. The Postcard was kind of an impulse borrow from my library app, but turned out to be fantastic. It’s a tricky one to explain because it’s a novel… but also kind of not? It’s about a character called Anne Berest searching for the stories of her ancestors who died in Auschwitz during the second world war. It’s historically accurate, and based on real people and events, but written with a fictional narrative tone and a beautiful and engaging style that makes it so smooth to read. I’m not exactly sure where the lines between fact and fiction fell. One Last Stop has been on and off my library holds list for ages now, but I finally decided to give it a try. I’m skeptical of romances, but this one I’d heard great things about. I ended up really enjoying it – less for the romance element, and more for the intertwined mysteries and wonderful characters and friendships that develop throughout the novel. It’s got such a great feel to it, and such joy at times, and I want more of that feeling.
Currently Reading
Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon
Mindful Parenting for ADHD by Mark Bertin, MD
I have been meaning to read The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches for a while – I don’t remember who recommended it to me, but thanks if it was you! – and finally decided it was time. So far I’m absolutely loving it and kicking myself for not picking it up sooner. I think it was recommended to me as one I might like after I read Legends & Lattes, and I can definitely see why – it also reminds me of The House in the Cerulean Sea. Both wonderful things. Still haven’t gone back to the other two, but I’m too tired to try and figure out what’s happening there, so I’m leaving them here for this week.
Up Next
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew by Dr. Sharon Saline
Again, I’m too tired to really put much thought into what I’m going to read next, particularly since random selections have really been working out for me so far this year! All these are still up there on my list of possibilities, but I have holds trickling in from the library that I’ll probably go to first if they arrive, and other random books in my audiobook apps I might decide to try out. We shall see!
That’s it for my week. Best reading week I’ve had in months, and a great start to the new year! What about you guys? Have you read any of these? Which is the best book you’ve read so far this year?
A weekly post that encourages bloggers to share what they have read in the past week, what they’re currently reading and books they’ve recently added to their TBRs. Originally started by Sheila at Book Journey, it is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. I also link up with The Sunday Salon post each week hosted by Deb at Readerbuzz (and sometimes include some of her content prompts).
I really enjoyed The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, glad to hear you’re enjoying it too!
I absolutely loved it! I’m not sure if you were the one who recommended it to me – I know someone did, but I can’t for the life of me remember who – but if it was you, thank you so so much! It was exactly what I needed, and I know I’ll re-read it again in the future.
Random often works well for me. Since I’ve become of a certain age, I like books like Killers of a Certain Age, with main characters who are older.
Glad you had such a good reading week!
Me too! I’m not quite a certain age yet (though I generally feel like I am – thanks body), but I just love books that allow people to be proper, full people, regardless of whatever objective factors they may represent. I don’t think people stop having adventures and feelings and problems and relationships when they’re older, nor do I think we should ignore their experiences. To the contrary I’ve generally found that people “of a certain age” can be hilarious, wise and very interesting. I used to volunteer at a senior living facility, and I loved chatting with the residents there. Even the ones who had dementia and were in and out could have a wicked sense of humour, and if they mistook me for a daughter or sister or friend, if it made them happy for half an hour so much the better. All that to say, I love books featuring characters “of a certain age” too! Thank you, I’m happy about it as well! I hope you’re enjoying your reading and that no more major weather events have hit near you!
Now I want to read Killers of a Certain Age! It sounds hilarious and full of action. It reminds me of the new Richard Osman that you have on your list here. I’m so glad you enjoyed The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. I loved it too.
I haven’t read The Message, but I am a fan of Ta-Nehisi Coates nonfiction.
It certainly was! You might also be interested in the book I just started – How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley. It’s got a similar irreverent tone, interesting characters and it seems there will be some worthy battles being fought along the way too! I’m enjoying it a lot so far! Perhaps it was you who recommended The Very Secret Society to me a while back after I read Legends & Lattes – if it was thank you so much, because it was wonderful! Same with Coates – I’m hoping to get to it soon!