What are you reading?

No, think that was a true story, wasn't it? And the cellist in this book is not homeless but is working as an academic music teacher. Funny it's the same title though.

I'm reading a book about a cellist, too!  But it's a bit chic-lit ish and not a true story, thank goodness because the main character is not very likeable at all right now. 

It's called Atlantic Shift by Emily Barr.

I finally finished all 700 pages of Wild Swans and am now onto the much more enjoyable Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton. It's a re-read, but it's been a long time since I read it so it feels new. Love me some Wharton.

I finally finished all 700 pages of Wild Swans and am now onto the much more enjoyable Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton. It's a re-read, but it's been a long time since I read it so it feels new. Love me some Wharton.

I've only read House of Mirth and loved it. Perhaps I should branch out and read some more Wharton.

I've only read House of Mirth and loved it. Perhaps I should branch out and read some more Wharton.

Oh, do! She's wonderful!

I was given a book by my sorta SIL called The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis. Before this moment, I had no idea there was a market for crime novels that take place in Ancient Rome. I guess I'm liking it, but I keep giggling because the image I have in my head of the main guy keeps wanting to be a modern man running around with a bunch of people in togas. I'm struggling to get the picture right!   

I was given a book by my sorta SIL called The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis. Before this moment, I had no idea there was a market for crime novels that take place in Ancient Rome. I guess I'm liking it, but I keep giggling because the image I have in my head of the main guy keeps wanting to be a modern man running around with a bunch of people in togas. I'm struggling to get the picture right!   

Rosemary Rowe writes mysteries set in ancient Rome as well. I haven't read any myself but have heard her speak.

I guess I'm liking it, but I keep giggling because the image I have in my head of the main guy keeps wanting to be a modern man running around with a bunch of people in togas. I'm struggling to get the picture right!   

That's exactly why I could never get into Lyndsey Davis! DH and DD both loved her stuff though.

Oooooh. I've really liked her other books. Is this one good as well?

Definitely.  If she's ever doing a book tour near you, she's a very good speaker as well. I saw her talk about writing the Pepys biography a few years ago.

Finally finished To the Lighthouse. It was a bit of work to get through but ultimately very rewarding. My first Woolf novel, and I am dying to read more.

But for now I am beginning Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy. I love good old melodramatic Hardy, especially now that I've moved to his south west!! This is about the only one of his novels I haven't read yet.

I love Woolf's "The Common Reader" essays. Just fantastic.

I just finished Jeanette Winterson's "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?". I really enjoyed it; the writing was very lyrical, and I do love when authors talk about books they like. It was heartbreaking at times, but fascinating.

Next up is "Vanished Kingdoms": a history of half-forgotten Europe.  It certainly deserves the description  "tome"--it must weigh 6lbs!

The Little Friend by Donna Tartt. Amazing so far.

I'm reading Dancing Girls by Margaret Atwood as short stories are about all I can handle right now.

I've previously read a few of her books but each time I am blown away by what an effortlessly good writer she is! 

I'm reading Dancing Girls by Margaret Atwood as short stories are about all I can handle right now.

I've previously read a few of her books but each time I am blown away by what an effortlessly good writer she is! 

She is so good! And I especially like her short stories - perhaps even more than her novels. Have you read Wilderness Tips?

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Backlash by Susan Faludi. It is a classic and I reread it now and again.

Reading six textbooks on British histories.

Trying to get into next book in the Outlander series. I like most of these. I have a hard time reading fiction.