Reading is one of my absolute favorite pastimes. Monthly, I will be sharing a list of the books I read and my thoughts. I usually don’t bother to finish books I didn’t like, so don’t worry about skimming the list for duds. Below are the books I finished in October.
The Abominable by Dan Simmons
This book followed the story of hikers attempting to summit Everest in 1924. If you’ve read Into Thin Air, imagine that but with the technology of the twenties. I’m no mountaineer (I’m not really outdoorsy at all) so it was interesting to me that Simmons could explain the nitty-gritty of hiking without causing me to lose interest. Expect more Dan Simmons in future book reports.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Like everyone else, I was captivated by this book. I finished it in a day or so because I just couldn’t stop reading. Now I need to see the movie because I’ve heard Nick’s character is much more sympathetic on film than he was in words.
The Day of Atonement by David Liss
I’m a fan of David Liss (previously I’ve read The Coffee Trader and A Conspiracy of Paper). Historical fiction is my jam. Historical fiction involving the Inquisition even more so.
Good to Great by Jim Collins
As a business-owner, I devote a certain amount of my time to reading about business, leadership, etc. I’m selective. Reading is a source of great joy for me, so your business book better be great if it wants to weasel into my free time. This book was.
The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman
Oh, how I loved this book. It has some elements of historical fiction (the protagonist emigrates to America in 1913 as a young Russian Jew escaping pogroms and comes into her ice cream glory in the 1950s). I loved reading about New York in the early 20th century, especially through the voice of Lillian Dunkle. This book could be used by aspiring writers looking to learn about developing character. I swear I know Lillian now after reading her story.
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks is a favorite of mine. I’ve forgiven her for the whack ending to Year of Wonders and quite liked People of the Book so I picked this book up from the library with confidence. Caleb’s Crossing is the story of the first Native American to attend Harvard as told through the eyes of an English girl living on Martha’s Vineyard in the 1660s. I loved reading about what the education system was like at the time – boys only (obviously), learning Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. It’s also interesting to juxtapose the wild island of the 17th Century with the Martha’s Vineyard of today.
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