Lonesome Dove has been on my TBR for years; maybe this will be the summer to tackle it! The big book I'm currently reading The Winners (Beartown #3) by Fredrik Backman.
Oh, I didn't realize you were participating in Big Book Summer, Evelyn! When you talk about Big Book Summer in a video, be sure to add your link to the links list on the challenge page on my blog (linked in the notes above) - - that will help others find your channel, plus I'll share it on social media, AND you'll be entered in the end of summer giveaway drawing! You can also join the Goodreads group if you want to, to share your video link, see what everyone else is reading, and enjoy some Big Book chat all summer!
Nice Friday Reads Sue! I tried Lonesome Dove years ago I put it down because I did not like it's slow start, I recently picked it up again from my local bookstore, I might give it another try. I would like to start a fantasy trilogy by R. Scott Bakker. Those would count for the big book summer.
Oh it is perfect for a lazy summer. It starts slowly, but fully envelopes you. I felt I was part of the book, totally immersed. I hope you like it on your 2nd try.
Yes, Im about 200 pages in now, and it's completely engrossing. If you decide to join Big Book Summer, just talk about Big Book Summer in a video (tag me) and, be sure to add your link to the links list on the challenge page on my blog (linked in the notes above) - - that will help others find your channel, plus I'll share it on social media, AND you'll be entered in the end of summer giveaway drawing! You can also join the Goodreads group if you want to, to share your video link, see what everyone else is reading, and enjoy some Big Book chat all summer!
Lonesome Dove one of my favorites. I also read The Women and loved it. My husband is a drafted Vietnam Vet who does not speak of the war still suffers with PTSD and my motivation for reading this was to try and gain some idea of what he endured both in Vietnam and his treatment returning home. This book certainly opened my eyes and broke my heart. I am currently reading Pride and Prejudice.
Sorry to hear about your husband's continuing struggles. I had a cousin and an uncle who were drafted and went to Vietnam - changed them both forever. My uncle died young of multiple cancers caused by Agent Orange. I agree The Women was eye-opening. Pride and Prejudice should be an easier read - hope you're enjoying it.
Im so happy you are loving this book. I was spellbound, and it felt like a beautiful movie in my imagination. (Then the actual movie came out, go figure). "The Women" is right here on my TBR pile. I am reading a lot of fantasy, and those are usually wonderful big books!
❤📚❤️ Lonesome Dove and The Women are both on my Goodreads list! I'm so glad you're enjoying them. I hope to get to them soon. I'm reading Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens on page 194 of 928. It's been really good so far.
Hi Sue, both your books sound interesting. Looking forward to hear your final thoughts on them. I am currently reading Homecoming by Kate Morton for big book summer and I am listening to Girls like us on your recommendation. Enjoying both of them.
Are you participating in Big Book Summer, Annette? (pardon my poor memory - if you signed up on Goodreads, it's been tough to keep track this year!). If you haven't yet, be sure to join the Goodreads group (at the link in the notes) to officially join the challenge - then you can chat about Big Books all season with other readers, see what everyone else is reading, and you'll be entered to win the end of season giveaway drawing. Enjoy your Big Books!
*Loving* Lonesome Dove so much! Who knew?! 🤠 I'm also reading/listening to a war-related book, D-Day by Stephen E. Ambrose. It's 583 pages, so yay for that but it's a much slower read. 📚
Lonesome Dove is my favorite book.
I'm enjoying it!
Such great books! Someone in my book group recently read the The Women and loved it.
It's an outstanding novel, Melinda! Just stunning. And excellent on audio - I think you'd like it.
Lonesome Dove has been on my TBR for years; maybe this will be the summer to tackle it! The big book I'm currently reading The Winners (Beartown #3) by Fredrik Backman.
I enjoyed Beartown but haven't read the rest of the series. It was good but SO dark. Are the next two books as dark?
@@SueJacksonDE: Yes! I’ve had to space them out.
I have The women on my shelves and am excited about it. I’m finishing a Rick rhiordan book this weekend for big book summer which I’m loving
Oh, I didn't realize you were participating in Big Book Summer, Evelyn! When you talk about Big Book Summer in a video, be sure to add your link to the links list on the challenge page on my blog (linked in the notes above) - - that will help others find your channel, plus I'll share it on social media, AND you'll be entered in the end of summer giveaway drawing! You can also join the Goodreads group if you want to, to share your video link, see what everyone else is reading, and enjoy some Big Book chat all summer!
Nice Friday Reads Sue! I tried Lonesome Dove years ago I put it down because I did not like it's slow start, I recently picked it up again from my local bookstore, I might give it another try. I would like to start a fantasy trilogy by R. Scott Bakker. Those would count for the big book summer.
Oh it is perfect for a lazy summer. It starts slowly, but fully envelopes you. I felt I was part of the book, totally immersed. I hope you like it on your 2nd try.
Yes, Im about 200 pages in now, and it's completely engrossing. If you decide to join Big Book Summer, just talk about Big Book Summer in a video (tag me) and, be sure to add your link to the links list on the challenge page on my blog (linked in the notes above) - - that will help others find your channel, plus I'll share it on social media, AND you'll be entered in the end of summer giveaway drawing! You can also join the Goodreads group if you want to, to share your video link, see what everyone else is reading, and enjoy some Big Book chat all summer!
Lonesome Dove one of my favorites. I also read The Women and loved it. My husband is a drafted Vietnam Vet who does not speak of the war still suffers with PTSD and my motivation for reading this was to try and gain some idea of what he endured both in Vietnam and his treatment returning home. This book certainly opened my eyes and broke my heart.
I am currently reading Pride and Prejudice.
Sorry to hear about your husband's continuing struggles. I had a cousin and an uncle who were drafted and went to Vietnam - changed them both forever. My uncle died young of multiple cancers caused by Agent Orange. I agree The Women was eye-opening. Pride and Prejudice should be an easier read - hope you're enjoying it.
Im so happy you are loving this book. I was spellbound, and it felt like a beautiful movie in my imagination. (Then the actual movie came out, go figure). "The Women" is right here on my TBR pile. I am reading a lot of fantasy, and those are usually wonderful big books!
Fantasy is my son's favorite - the bigger the better! Enjoy!
❤📚❤️ Lonesome Dove and The Women are both on my Goodreads list! I'm so glad you're enjoying them. I hope to get to them soon.
I'm reading Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens on page 194 of 928. It's been really good so far.
I just love Dicken's writing style and his wit. Glad you're enjoying it.
@@SueJacksonDE Thank you 😊
Hi Sue, both your books sound interesting. Looking forward to hear your final thoughts on them. I am currently reading Homecoming by Kate Morton for big book summer and I am listening to Girls like us on your recommendation. Enjoying both of them.
Oh! So glad you're enjoying Girls Like Us! I thought it was such a good book for something I'd never heard of. And I also enjoyed Homecoming.
Have only chosen, so far: The Practioner, by Noah Gordon, 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster and just downloaded The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Are you participating in Big Book Summer, Annette? (pardon my poor memory - if you signed up on Goodreads, it's been tough to keep track this year!). If you haven't yet, be sure to join the Goodreads group (at the link in the notes) to officially join the challenge - then you can chat about Big Books all season with other readers, see what everyone else is reading, and you'll be entered to win the end of season giveaway drawing. Enjoy your Big Books!
*Loving* Lonesome Dove so much! Who knew?! 🤠 I'm also reading/listening to a war-related book, D-Day by Stephen E. Ambrose. It's 583 pages, so yay for that but it's a much slower read. 📚
Glad you're enjoying it, too! Good timing for. D-Day book.