blog falling behind

Okay-just finished her fearful symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.
It didn't go where I thought it would, that's for sure.More later. Have to tell you that Niffenegger writes beautifully and I kept reading and waiting, reading and waiting. Seriously though, this book took me longer to finish than it should have. I would give it a must read rating though.

Previous to that finished Michael Connelly's Nine Dragons. Oh Harry Bosch, I love you. No spoilers, but I always enjoy an international setting. Plus, wow, readers will be shocked at what transpires. Since we never quite understand the ex-wife thing anyway, (what is her problem, fer chrissakes), we're not left too upset. If you love Connelly, if you love Harry, you will not want to miss this one.

Currently reading The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell. Cornwell, like Connelly, been delivering the really fine goods for a few decades. Will keep you posted

South of Broad

Okay
Currently reading South of Broad by Pat Conroy.

Sherman Alexie: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 

by Sherman Alexie

It is a National Book Award Winner and though shelved in fiction, I'm pretty sure it's a "true" story, based on Sherman's life.

I just started this book, shelved in the Young Adult section of the BOOKSTORE at which I am employed. Will let you know how it goes, but the first few chapters are superb.

  

BANGKOK 8

Finished BANGKOK 8 by John Burdett

First of all, my ultimate test of whether I consider a book "good" or worthy of my time, is the desire to read other books by the same author.

This one passes in that regard.

Although the Thailand traditions and differences are often a little puzzling, it is really an intriguing book with wonderful characters, interesting twists, great cultural lessons, and a fun travelogue to Bangkok Thailand.

The ending is wow, unexpected, and readers are left wanting more of Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep!

comments on HARDBALL

well, I did enjoy this book. However, in the interests of full disclosure, I had the feeling that parts of it were written by someone else.
It seemed disjointed and disorganized at the beginning. Then I wondered, are all Paretsky's books like that? I had not noticed before.
I enjoy mystery thrillers, especially as I solve parts of the mystery before the main character does. And it's especially fun when I think I have figured out something, but did not!
Paretsky came through in the end, and the last half was great.
I wonder why some her steadfast buddy mr c was so hard on V.I. though. That seemed out of character for him.

What do you think?

Discuss HARDBALL by Sara Paretsky

Currently reading Paretsky's latest mystery thriller.
I am a big fan of Paretsky's novels featuring V.I. Warshawski. They are set in Chicago,(one of my favorite cities.)

Does everyone love to read books with familiar settings?