Athena Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 It seems only Kylie could think of a good literary father (I haven't thought of much yet). This week's topic is: June 22nd: Favorite Videos/Posts --This is a chance to showcase some of your favorite posts you've ever done! These are your own posts, not shouting out someone else's. These do not have to be past T5W topics. They can be anything from your favorite discussion post you did, to your favorite review, to your favorite photo you've posted on Instagram! I'm not really sure what we could do with this. I guess we could highlight a favourite review we wrote? I personally wouldn't quite know. It's not something I've thought about, and I (mostly) stopped writing reviews this year so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Wasn't the Weasley father a good 'un in the Harry Potter books? Also Pa in Little House on the Prairie. I did love Hans Hubernann in The Book Thief, more of a father figure than an actual father but still a wonderful character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 This week's topic is: Settings You Want to See More Of. Author's note (Samantha from ThoughtsonTomes): --These can be time periods (historical or futuristic) or places (real or fictitious)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Settings You Want to See More Of 1.) I would like to see more novels set in Appalachia from popular authors. I know John Grisham recently set Gray Mountain in Appalachia, but would like to see some from other genres too. I've always secretly wanted to see a Stephen King novel set in the foothills or mountains of Appalachia. 2.) I would love to see more circus/ sideshow novels. I know there are a few great ones like The Night Circus and Water For Elephants, but there can never be too many circus books! 3.) One thing that I really crave is stories set in a gypsy community. It's a fascination I have and would like to see more of that in all genres. 4.) I would like to see more modern novels about lighthouses (not necessarily set in modern times). Either lighthouse caretakers or communities near a lighthouse, but the lighthouse needs to be a major focus. 5.) I want to see more novels that take place at a camp or specialized school, and that does not mean children's or YA. I read The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls last year and I would classify it as adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Have you read "The Invisible Ones" by Stef Penney? That's set in a traveller/gypsy community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Have you read "The Invisible Ones" by Stef Penney? That's set in a traveller/gypsy community. No, I haven't heard of it. I'll have to look that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 2.) I would love to see more circus/ sideshow novels. I know there are a few great ones like The Night Circus and Water For Elephants, but there can never be too many circus books! 4.) I would like to see more modern novels about lighthouses (not necessarily set in modern times). Either lighthouse caretakers or communities near a lighthouse, but the lighthouse needs to be a major focus. For the lighthouse, have you read The Light Between Oceans by M.L Stedman (being made into a film, released this year) and for circuses you could try Pantomime by Laura Lam (the first in a trilogy), it is YA but I'd say well worth a punt as the themes are quite mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 1.) I would like to see more novels set in Appalachia from popular authors. I know John Grisham recently set Gray Mountain in Appalachia, but would like to see some from other genres too. I've always secretly wanted to see a Stephen King novel set in the foothills or mountains of Appalachia. The book I'm reading at the moment is set in an Appalachian farming community, and the scenery plays a very large role in the book. It's Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I like books about books, so books set in bookstores, in books, or in/about literary societies, for example generally appeal to me. I'd also like to read more books set in a parallel present -- not necessarily a dark alternative, as there seem to be plenty of those --just a different, maybe quirky take on possible presents. As a child, I loved anything with hidden places, secret passageways, or people secretly living where they shouldn't. The Secret Garden, (both with the secret rooms and gardens), The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (later books suffered from a lack of a physical portal in my childhood estimation), The Crazy Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Borrowers, and The Boxcar Children, were all books I couldn't get enough of. Another setting I loved as a child was dollhouses. I loved The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright. Behind the Attic Wall was sort of a secret passage/doll combo that I remember liking and wanting to read more of. I also loved The Mysterious Shrinking House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) There are a lot of titles I'm seeing that I need to look up! They sound right up my alley Nursenblack, have you read Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani? I can't remember, but I think it's set around Appalachia? The first thing that came to my mind was that I'd like to read something about time travel into a painting. Much like the Thursday Next books, I'd love a mystery that can only be solved by stepping into famous paintings. Dtrpath, one of the best books I read this year was Arcadia by Iain Pears and I cannot recommend it enough if you want to read about different 'presents.' :D Edited July 1, 2016 by Peacefield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 The book I'm reading at the moment is set in an Appalachian farming community, and the scenery plays a very large role in the book. It's Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, if you are interested. I've heard it was good, I tried to read it back when it first came out, but maybe was just to young for it. I would probably like it now. There are a lot of titles I'm seeing that I need to look up! They sound right up my alley Nursenblack, have you read Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani? I can't remember, but I think it's set around Appalachia? The first thing that came to my mind was that I'd like to read something about time travel into a painting. Much like the Thursday Next books, I'd love a mystery that can only be solved by stepping into famous paintings. Dtrpath, one of the best books I read this year was Arcadia by Iain Pears and I cannot recommend it enough if you want to read about different 'presents.' :D I have not read Big Stone Gap yet, but I've had it on my wishlist. I know a lot of people who have read it and loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 For the lighthouse, have you read The Light Between Oceans by M.L Stedman (being made into a film, released this year) and for circuses you could try Pantomime by Laura Lam (the first in a trilogy), it is YA but I'd say well worth a punt as the themes are quite mature. I have been hearing a lot about that book lately. I think I should definitely check it out. I also added Pantomime to my list. Thanks for the recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Peacefield, the first book I thought of when you mentioned traveling into a painting was Rose Madder by Stephen King. Have you read it? It isn't really horror or scary at all, more of a fantasy/suspense novel. I agree that we need more books that use paintings as a portal. Dtrpath, I also love books set in bookstores or anything related to a bookstore. Have you read The Book of Speculation? One of the main characters runs a bookstore and it's about a mysterious book and also some old tarot cards. It's fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 It looks like last week's topic caused some recommendations to be made . This week's topic is: Favorite Books Outside Your Comfort Zone Author's Note: -- These are books that you enjoyed that aren't something you typically read. For example, nonfiction if you usually read fiction, contemporary if you usually read fantasy, etc. etc. They do not all have to be from the same genre, just an assortment of books outside your usual genre of choice. This is an interesting one. I'll have to think about it, because where does my comfort zone end and my non-comfort zone begin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 The first one that springs to mind for me is Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. I'm not sure that 'comfort zone' is the correct term for it, but I really wasn't interested in reading it. I only really bought it because I'd heard so many great reviews. All I knew was that it was about a hermaphrodite. The subject itself didn't bother me, but I guess I tend to avoid more 'real life' type stories (I have no interest in reading about more recent wars or other topical issues). I guess I like my fiction to make me 'escape' more. Anyway, I couldn't have been more wrong. Middlesex totally blew me away. It was a gripping story of a family spanning multiple generations. I underestimated it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Peacefield, the first book I thought of when you mentioned traveling into a painting was Rose Madder by Stephen King. Have you read it? It isn't really horror or scary at all, more of a fantasy/suspense novel. I agree that we need more books that use paintings as a portal. I haven't read Rose Madder, Nursenblack, but it too has been on my wish list for awhile now. Thanks for recommending! And I absolutely loved Big Stone Gap I'm in the middle of reading outside my comfort zone now, reading Game of Thrones. I don't know that I've ever read anything that involved kings, dragons, and zombie armies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I've heard it was good, I tried to read it back when it first came out, but maybe was just to young for it. I would probably like it now. I struggled with the first chapter.....it put me off the book to the point where I wondered whether I should persevere. Luckily I did, because it turned out to be a very good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 If I count all the genres I read regularly as being in my comfort zone, then here come some favourites from genres I don't really read (in no particular order): Stephen King - IT (Horror for adults) Charlotte Brontë - Jane Eyre (Classics) George Orwell - Animal Farm (Classics) H. G. Wells - The War of the Worlds (Classics) Stephen King - The Stand (Horror for adults & Post-apocalyptic; I'm quite unsure of the genre of this book!) That's the ones I can think of right now. Genres I don't read a lot but in which I have quite a few favourites, I have discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The first one that comes to mind is The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey. It's a horror/sort of zombie thing, and I never read anything from that genre. I can't think of any others off hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willoyd Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) This week's topic is: Favorite Books Outside Your Comfort Zone Author's Note: -- These are books that you enjoyed that aren't something you typically read. For example, nonfiction if you usually read fiction, contemporary if you usually read fantasy, etc. etc. They do not all have to be from the same genre, just an assortment of books outside your usual genre of choice. I don't think there is any genre that is outside my comfort-zone, apart from maybe some specialist textbooks (!), but there are a few genres that I don't read simply because I don't like them. Horror for starters. I've tried a few, mainly as book group selections etc, and every time I read them I am reminded firmly why I'm not interested. But then, one person's drivel is another person's drool. There are a few genres which I don't read often, but I've never had a problem finding books that I enjoy if I turn to them. I read very little sci-fi, but have (for instance) recently enjoyed rereading Dune, and reading John Wyndham for the first time. I don't read much fantasy, but Lord of the Rings is a long-time favourite. Edited July 7, 2016 by willoyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 This week's topic is: Books You Wish Had Sequels Author's note: -- Standalones that you wish had a sequel or the last book in the series that you wish wasn't the last. I've never really thought about this, but with some thought I might be able to think of a couple of books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hmm, I totally forgot to think about sequels. This week's topic is: Most Recent Additions to Your Wishlist Author's note: -- Books you are dying to get your hands on for your collection, or if you are a library-exclusive reader, books you recently added to your list there. I'm going to have to look this up. I was window shopping (online) for a while a few days ago and added quite a few books to my wishlist . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I'm going to have to say the Little House on the Prairie collection since I just bought them all for my Kindle, as well as the tree versions. I'll have to think about the sequels, that's harder than I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I never usually do this because I never do 'top 5' anything, I'm not really a favourites kind of person. However, I'm just gonna mention as many or as few as I like instead For the 'out of your comfort zone' one - To Rise Again At A Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris. Very, very dense book, very demanding for someone like me used to quite simple, straight forward prose, but ultimately I found it very rewarding. For the 'sequels' one.... hmmm. I can't actually think of any! For the 'five most recent additions to my wishlist', I've taken the most recent five from my Goodreads account: The Museum of You - Carys Bray The Slap - Christos Tsiolkas One Monday Morning - Jennifer Burke They All Fall Down - Cat Hogan I See You - Clare Mackintosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hmm, I totally forgot to think about sequels. This week's topic is: Most Recent Additions to Your Wishlist Oooh this is delicious I'm sure we all have added books to our wishlist recently... I've not physically added anything on my wishlist on that particular post on my reading log in ages, but I have many titles scribbled down on pieces of paper. The one recent addition that first came to mind is The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows. I can't remember any other ones at the moment, although I'm sure there are loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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