I track all my reading in a google sheet, so I'm with you and not wanting another app! I read the Earthsea series a few years ago and felt like it's similar to Tolkien's Middle Earth in conveying immense richness and wisdom through a fantasy tale. One read-through isn't enough to take it all in.
In 2024 I really enjoyed fiction books that dove into the complexity of being human. One of my favorites was Graham Greene's "The Power and the Glory," about 1930s Mexico and the last priest alive who is barely clinging onto his faith but refuses to neglect his duty to the people.
Lisa, hi! I track my reading in a little blue lined notebook that dates back to the '90s. Thanks for a whole bunch of new to be titles - except for Emily Freeman's which I enjoyed.
I read "A Gentleman in Moscow" a few months ago, and I also wanted to read it all over again. As a matter of fact, before I even finished it, I had to go back to the beginning and reread the prologue and first chapter. Plus, it's written in a chiasm of time, but I didn't realize it until I visited Amor Towles' website after finishing the book. Brilliant.
I track all my reading in a google sheet, so I'm with you and not wanting another app! I read the Earthsea series a few years ago and felt like it's similar to Tolkien's Middle Earth in conveying immense richness and wisdom through a fantasy tale. One read-through isn't enough to take it all in.
In 2024 I really enjoyed fiction books that dove into the complexity of being human. One of my favorites was Graham Greene's "The Power and the Glory," about 1930s Mexico and the last priest alive who is barely clinging onto his faith but refuses to neglect his duty to the people.
Thank you for this recommendation! It sounds like a great choice! And I felt the same way about Earthsea. It feels so unknown to most people though.
Some great new recommendations here! Thanks! And I love Jesus and the Disinherited too. So so powerful.
You're welcome! I love talking about books!
Lisa, hi! I track my reading in a little blue lined notebook that dates back to the '90s. Thanks for a whole bunch of new to be titles - except for Emily Freeman's which I enjoyed.
Here's my 4 favorites of the year -
https://lindastoll.substack.com/p/porch-162-my-4-favorite-books-in
Happy New Year.
Thanks for sharing your list! I've heard so many good things about The Women. I might have to make space for it this year.
The post from you that I’ve been waiting for! 🎉
It's my favorite one to write!
Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner - book of the year!
I haven't even heard of this one. Thanks!
I hadn't either! But then it popped up on a few best of lists from people I trust so I decided to give it a try. Enjoy :-)
I read "A Gentleman in Moscow" a few months ago, and I also wanted to read it all over again. As a matter of fact, before I even finished it, I had to go back to the beginning and reread the prologue and first chapter. Plus, it's written in a chiasm of time, but I didn't realize it until I visited Amor Towles' website after finishing the book. Brilliant.
The structure of the book is brilliant. Maybe I will read it again!