Just started my 12th grad school class out of 13, close to my degree this summer! 
Thus, I am reading my textbook on Building Construction this week 
thought everyone would get a good laugh cause no one wants to read that stuff but a nerd like me. Have a great week everyone!
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I started Tge Dog Stars at the beginning of lockdowns but had to stop. Wrong time I guess. I should try again
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I love it! I re-read it every now and then and still laugh 
It’s hillarious.
In German the title is “Die Bibel nach Biff”
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I agree. This would not be my first choice 
Great you are nearly finished with your studies 
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I loved my fair junkie
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I read 3 books on vacation, 2 worth mentioning. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult and Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel. Mandel is a favourite Canadian author, Station 11 is one of my top 5 of all time. I’m a big fan of post apocalyptic fiction (that feels less and less fiction all the time!).
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Oo, looks interesting!
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Oh I loved this book and took so much from it.
@trustybird, I just read a positive review on that one!
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I’ve read this book Paul, and thought it was fab! I’m going to read it again!
Do you like it?
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I’m literally about 5 pages in and it seems like my cup of tea. Someone bought me the sequel as a gift but I thought I better read the first one.
I’ve read so many mindful / wellbeing books that the basic message is pretty much the same but like I tell my sponsees, you are what you eat and get ya mind to gobble up as much positive vibes and affirmation as you can.
Absorb positivity and positivity comes out.
Sorry you only asked if I liked it … Yes
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Finished Steven King’s Fairy tale on Sunday. Which was the January botm for my book club.
The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo is February book of the month.
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@emc2018 @SassyRocks It’s really good. It is told from the perspective of a scientist in the 1950s who gets picked to star in a cooking show where she emphasizes the chemistry side of cooking.
TW for a rape scene
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I started The Overstory by Richard Powers today. I think it won the Pulitzer and I have been holding onto my copy for a while waiting for the right time to start it. So far I am underwhelmed but I see the potential.
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@TrustyBird I started two RPs in my time. was underwhelmed to the point of rage. dropped out hard. hope your experience is different and when it is, pls share! 
I have audioread this one recently and quite enjoyed it, a few adorable descriptions and characters, tho also a bit preachy / sugary for my taste.
I think I am going to let go of Lessons by Ian McEwan.
I have always been a propnent of life’s too short when it comes to books that are too annoying. the main character cannot get a hold on life in a very boring way and both the two main characters are deeply dislikeable.
but I am also trying to learn and get as much out of books as I can, so I am torn.
re-read a story the other day by DFW 
as I mentioned in another thread which instantly reminded me why I am alive and on this planet to begin with, so might drop Lessons after all …
I discovered T.C. Boyle Talk to me looking for my next audioread (I use the public library for that and material is somewhat limited) and got so engrossed I didnt stop listening all day yday. 
that’s how you know the author knows what he’s doing. a tiny bit predictable in the plot but grippingly real aswell (it’s about a potentially talking monkey, that part is gripping). recommend.
happy reading everyone!
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Omg, ADORE TC Boyle!!! Their books are amazing. I devour most of them!!!
@TrustyBird, I have also been flummoxed by Richard Powers…like, um, am I not ‘a reader’? Haha, little RP pun.
I put down the books that are not enthralling, unless…someone let’s me know there is a big - oh wow, that pulls it all together - tears, joy! - moment - at some point. 
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