“I’m making my way — carefully and very happily — through Gryphon, Charles Baxter’s career-spanning story collection. I’m a long time fan of Charles Baxter. I discovered him in my early 20s, and his work made everything else I’d been reading feel a bit hollow. There’s a subtle current in Baxter’s finest stories that feels mysterious and deeply wise and spiritual.”
John Dalton, author of The Inverted Forest
It has been long since i have read a fiction novel; well it seems that the Gryphon is great book to start reading fiction books again. I would love to read books that can give you trills & excitement in every page.
Posted by: ♥ Angela ♥ | July 27, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Over the summer I have read the Asian Saga by James Clavell. The series spans his work over a long period of time and I have found great enjoyment in the years of "history" involving the Noble House and it's Tai Pans. Very long books (about 1000 pgs each)but a very rewarding investment!
I am planning a series of composite portraits based on the characters!
Posted by: Gary - Orlando Wedding Photographers | September 10, 2011 at 05:41 PM
i'm reading now electric baracuda from tim dorsey his books are addicting and really fun.
Posted by: Monica | September 13, 2011 at 04:02 PM
RIght now I am reading No Higher Honor by Condoleezza Rice. Must admit I am not the biggest fan BUT I actually like to read the other side and what they have to say. I was looking for a reason to read this and what better one than reading it because its a featured book on The Book Report Radio show recorded in MIAMI! It is a fantastic fantastic show that has book reviews, author interviews, and just a wonderful host Elaine Charles. In fact she used to work at the Miami Herald! It's on WIOD 610AM on Sundays from 3-4 pm.
I love the show but it gives me a book every week to read and look forward to her chatting about.
bookreportradio.com for archives.. but you can still catch up!
Posted by: Jonna | November 28, 2011 at 06:54 PM
I just read a fantastic book, 'I've Created a Learning Opportunity, the odds are good but the goods are odd in Alaska'. Women who stand up against what is wrong, are admirable. She took a lot, but she turned it into humor, and free entertainment. The egg story is funny!
authormonicaking.com
Posted by: Kelly James | December 07, 2011 at 06:46 PM
I'm reading a great memoir by a pilot who flew in South America. Memories of an Emerald World, by Michael Bleriot. Great stories about something I knew nothing about, and he describes places so well I feel like I'm there.
Posted by: Bea Mangino | January 20, 2012 at 07:56 AM
Great ideas thank you all BW
Posted by: Brian Williams | August 03, 2012 at 02:54 PM
Very interesting blog
Posted by: mucha | September 22, 2012 at 08:17 AM
It took quite a while for Justin Cronin to complete the second book in his The Passage trilogy. It's The Twelve, and it's so overpopulated and time-convoluted that, if it weren't for his exquisite writing skills, I might have given up. Still, I look forward to whom he's writing about on each chapter.
Posted by: Mark S Goldberg | January 02, 2013 at 01:25 PM
The Death of Fidel Perez, by Elizabeth Huergo. Unbridled Books. Praised by Oscar Hijuelos . A political satire in modern day Cuba
Deeply moving and evocative, a must read!
Posted by: alba | April 22, 2013 at 08:15 AM