Notes on Books & Life
I’ve always felt I should read 1984, so when I discovered my library had a version read by Frank Muller, a narrator I know I enjoy, I borrowed the recording to keep me occupied during my daily commute. About the Book: Published in 1949, George Orwell’s 1984 is a classic dystopian novel. The year is …
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I spent most of September listening to the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik, read by the marvelous Simon Vance. I borrowed it from my public library. About the Books: I already talked about the first book in this series, His Majesty’s Dragon. Rather than summarize each book, I’ll just say this series is basically the …
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I listened to The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson for my book group. About the Book: In 1893, Chicago hosted an extravagant World’s Fair, nicknamed the White City. A monumental undertaking, the grounds were constructed in under two years, utilizing countless laborers and going so far as to import entire families and …
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I think I owned Newbery Medal recipient Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech when I was a kid, but I definitely never read it. When I saw the audiobook was read by Hope Davis (one of my favorites!), I thought I’d give it a try. About the Book: Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle — “Sal” for …
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Welcome, Reading Buddies! Two things before we jump into Middlesex: If you haven’t voted for December’s book yet, there’s still time to do so! The poll is over in my sidebar. We’re reading The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins in November! My copy is on its way to my library as we speak. I’ll …
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