How is it the middle of November already? It doesn’t seem possible. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving, though. I’m probably going to Colorado to see my side of the family so that’s always exciting.
Since I didn’t have a Sunday Salon last week, I’ll go ahead and tell you what I’ve read so far this month instead of just this week. I’ve listened to quite a few audios lately because I’ve been feeling under the weather (hence the lack of posts). These included Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith, The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland, and The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti. And then I also read The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist. All of them were 4 or 4.5 stars. Just great books so far for the month of November.
I was most surprised by how much I appreciated The Forest Lover. I had seen mixed reviews on it, but I heartily recommend this fictional biographical look at one of Canada’s foremost female artists. I knew I would probably like The Unit because I’m fascinated by dystopian fiction, and I did. Dystopians always scare me but in a good way. Afterward I’m so appreciative of living under our own government (though, of course it has its flaws). And I always take great delight in Smith’s books, this one was the last (so far) of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective series, and I’m not at all getting tired of them yet. The Good Thief was entertaining as well — it was sort of a mix of Dickens and Twain. I will definitely be reading more of Tinti’s works.
I’m not sure what I’m going to take up next, perhaps something for the Women Unbound challenge. By the way, The Forest Lover would definitely qualify for the challenge, and you could make an argument for The Unit to count as well.
Have a great reading week!
I am seeing mixed reviews of The Forest Lover. I can’t figure out whether to read it or not.
Kailana, I really loved it. I’m not that into art, especially Indian totem poles, but I loved hearing about her life and her struggles and triumphs.
I really liked The Good Thief too. I read it last year.
I love your falling leaves.. so cute!!
Thanks, Lisa!
Hope you get well soon! And no, I’ve no idea about the books you mention here. But I will keep them in mind
Thanks, Veens!
hmm, I am reading Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland right now. Coincidence!
fictional biographical look at one of Canada’s foremost female artists.
Who is this? I havent’ heard of this book at all, but I am intrigued.
Great maple leaves falling… We may have to make you honorary Canadian.
Raidergirl3,
Emily Carr
http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/canadian/Emily-Carr.html
She also won a Governor General award for non-fiction.
I really, really liked The Forest Lover.
Glad you wrote this post. I hadn’t heard of Carr until I looked up information on The Forest Lover.
I’ve got The Unit on my wishlist. Perhaps I need to seek it out.