Whatcha Readin' Wednesday?

[manoah]

I'm going to be better about this (note I didn't say 'try to be better').

So far this year I've read:

1. Untied: A Memoir of Family,Fame and Floundering by Meredith Baxter

Hmm, what to say about this book. First, if you thought it was going to be about her coming out, no. It's really about her childhood, formative years and the years she spent married to David Birney. My biggest take away from this (and all other Hollywood type memoirs) is that celebrities are a little nutsy cookoo.

2. Titanic: One Newspaper, Seven Days, and the Truth That Shocked the World

I think everyone knows the story of the Titanic, this was interesting in that it presented the story as it unfolded at the time. In dribs and drabs, as the facts came in. It's all newspaper accounts and some trial excerpts (Ismay). It was fascinating in that we have almost instantaneous reporting now. It took weeks, months before some people knew for sure if their loved ones survived. Heart wrenching.

I am currently reading "Victory of Eagles" by Naomi Novik, the 5th book in the Temeraire series. I'm still enjoying this, but I find that I do need a break between the books. I think that's true with almost any series (expect Harry Potter - those I can read one right after the other with no problem!).

What are you reading???

Comments

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Titanic sounds fascinating.

I'm reading Call Me By Your Name. https://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Your-Name-Novel/dp/031242678X I'm about a third of the way through and it's terrific so far.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

The Titanic novel sounds really interesting!

I just finished The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. I'm planning to start The Marsh King's Daughter. I'm kind of on a thriller kick at the moment.

[manoah.livejournal.com]

Sounds interesting. I'll have to check that out!

[manoah.livejournal.com]

The Titanic book was a little dry, but very interesting.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I'm intrigued by the Titanic book - I may have to grab that one :D

[manoah.livejournal.com]

It's funny how everyone seems to find this one fascinating! I'll warn you, it's a bit dry - but that is how the news was disseminated back then. I got it from the library btw!