What Are You Reading Now?

[BigPiney]

I haven't read a lot of fantasy, but recently I read a couple of series by Joe Abercrombie. Very entertaining writer. I recommend if you like the genre.

[Pelado]

I haven't read a lot of fantasy, but recently I read a couple of series by Joe Abercrombie. Very entertaining writer. I recommend if you like the genre.

Following Ted's post and after your lead in, I thought you were about to make a quip about Elon Musk.

[Jeff Lebowski]

There’s some good news for all of us who enjoyed Nathan Hill’s The Nix. He has a new novel coming out Sep.19th, titled Wellness. I have a galley and will be starting it today.

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Halfway through this, and enjoying it VERY much. Too much to comment on, and better to let the Nathan Hill fans here read it without any expectations.

I once attended a small fireside that was essentially a two-hour conversation with Neal Maxwell. He let us ask anything we wanted. Part of his answer to the question, "What do you like to read?", was something like, "I only read books that make me think, you know, pause and go "Hmmmmm!", many times as I'm reading. If a book isn't making me do that, I toss it and move on to another." Wellness has "Hmmmm" moments on pretty much every page, whether it's a well-turned phrase or an underlying theme. We need to have a reading group sesh after a few of you have finished Wellness.

I just finished this book this morning. I LOVED IT. I read it on Audible and the narrator, Ari Fliakos, is the same guy who read The Nix and once again, he was amazing. Best narrator in the business.

Yeah, sign me up for that reading group chat. Now my wife is going to read it. I played a few excerpts for her (marshmallow test for one).

[falafel]

I just finished this book this morning. I LOVED IT. I read it on Audible and the narrator, Ari Fliakos, is the same guy who read The Nix and once again, he was amazing. Best narrator in the business.

Yeah, sign me up for that reading group chat. Now my wife is going to read it. I played a few excerpts for her (marshmallow test for one).

I didn't like it much at first, but when I realized exactly what he was lampooning I felt a little better.

[SeattleUte]

I finished my reread of 2666. That gets my boy as the best novel published in the 21st century, by quite a ways. But I have read every novel published in the 21st century.

[BigPiney]

I finished my reread of 2666. That gets my boy as the best novel published in the 21st century, by quite a ways. But I have read every novel published in the 21st century.

dang that is impressive.

[SteelBlue]

New Haruki Murakami novel coming in November. The City and Its Uncertain Walls.

[bluegoose]

I finished my reread of 2666. That gets my boy as the best novel published in the 21st century, by quite a ways. But I have read every novel published in the 21st century.

What did you enjoy so much about it? I read it a couple of years ago and, while I enjoyed it, unless word count is a major factor, I'm not sure I agree about it being the best, or even among the best of the 21st century.

[Donuthole]

Just finished The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Really enjoyed it. Loved how the story it came full circle but not in an unrealistic, deus ex machina way.

[SteelBlue]

Just finished The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Really enjoyed it. Loved how the story it came full circle but not in an unrealistic, deus ex machina way.

I enjoyed that one as well. In fact, I've enjoyed everything I've read of hers. Commonwealth and Bel Canto.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I enjoyed that one as well. In fact, I've enjoyed everything I've read of hers. Commonwealth and Bel Canto.

I despised Bel Canto.

[SteelBlue]

I despised Bel Canto.

Eh, to each their own I guess.

[bluegoose]

I just finished this book this morning. I LOVED IT. I read it on Audible and the narrator, Ari Fliakos, is the same guy who read The Nix and once again, he was amazing. Best narrator in the business.

Yeah, sign me up for that reading group chat. Now my wife is going to read it. I played a few excerpts for her (marshmallow test for one).

I just finished Wellness this morning. Absolutely loved it. Nathan Hill is so dang talented, with how well he weaves together such a compelling story. And so insightful! It would make a great book club selection. So much to talk about in there. If The Nix is an A+ for me, Wellness is a solid A.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Anthony Fauci's autobiography, On Call, is very good, and is a useful in countering the MAGA narrative that Fauci is evil liar, should be jailed, have his head placed on a pike in front of the White House, etc. As he has done his entire life, his approach is very apolitica--(he's very complimentary of every President he's served except Trump, although goes easy on him, observing Trump's a complicated person. And rather than attack his detractors, he acknowledges that much of the vitriol directed against him is the understandable result of a global pandemic that inevitably led to considerable societal losses and disruption. Fauci is a very smart and decent human being.

[SeattleUte]

I know that the many busy professionals and business executives here rely on audiobooks to expand their reading while moving about, working out, and doing chores. My new novel, CHILDREN OF SATURN, is now available through Audible and scores of other platforms including Apple. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DKQXQ1F...0006&share_loc ation=pdp

The narrator is Charles Leggett, a professional actor and Lunt-Fontanne Fellow who has recorded over 25 audiobooks. His notable works include Kurt Andersen's celebrated historical novel Heyday. Charles recently played King Duncan, the Porter, and Seyton in Seattle Shakespeare Company's Macbeth.

My own journey with audiobooks began when my adolescent daughter persuaded me to try one—a pivotal moment that transformed my reading habits. Now, audiobooks enliven my domestic chores and add joy to my daily jogs and walks. They've significantly increased my "reading" time!

When performed by a talented actor like Charles, audiobooks shine as a distinct and worthy medium, like cinema. They reconnect us with our roots in oral storytelling. I'm excited to offer CHILDREN OF SATURN in this format and hope you'll enjoy this auditory experience of the story.

I invite you to order CHILDREN OF SATURN in paperback, eBook, audiobook, or any combination.

Thank you for your support and happy reading (listening).

Kirkus Reviews has issued "Our Virdict: GET IT" following this literate and perceptive review:

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-r...aturn-a-novel/