Dancing at the Rascal Fair is my most recent choice from the variety of volumes pending attention by the discussion group. I'd seen this book on several occasions when I stood before that table, straining my brain to make a selection. On my most recent visit to the library, I hesitated after reading the synopsis, but took it home anyway.
To my delight, I've enjoyed Dancing at the Rascal Fair from page one through 151 which I reached before bed last night. I'm looking forward to all that unfolds between now and when I close the cover after page 400.
Ivan Doig's novel spins a tale of two young men who leave Scotland to homestead in Montana. The story is always moving forward and never dull.
While I drive my truck, I'm listening to the audiobook, The Angel's Game.
I'm always intrigued and drawn to books with writers as central characters. Carlos Ruiz Zafon has written a spellbinding novel as such which I'm happy to have as my companion when I'm on the road.
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Zafon's previous novel, The Shadow of the Wind, which I read a few years ago, was a page turner as well.
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Nothing's better than a good book, unless it would be two good books. I'm doubly blessed to be presently entertained by Dancing at the Rascal Fair and The Angel's Game. I hope you'll splurge by treating yourself to this double dip.
7 comments:
Thanks for the recommendation Shaddy!
Always looking for a good page turner~
Great weekend*
I've been so busy I missed a few blog posts. I love the new look! How bright and pretty!
I'm due to start a new audio book in the car, maybe I'll look for one of these. I'm currently reading Empire Falls by Richard Russo.
I love when you post reading tips Shaddy, cuz as you know, I always need them. Thanks!!
xoxo
Thanks for the reading tips. It's always nice to have an expert's recommendation! I read Shadow of the Wind and loved it - I'll have to look for The Angel's Game. Just
started "Tinkers" by Paul Harding. Will let you know.
LENORE: If you read either or both of them let me know if you agree with my review or not.
DAYNER: I'd had enough of the dark background of my blog so jumped at the chance to brighten things up. I'm glad you like it too. Don't you just love audiobooks? I can't imagine driving without one.
SARIE: In the book, The Angels Game, Charles Dickens' Great Expectations is mentioned often. I may have to read that sometime in the near future.
I'm like you. I like to read books that others have recommended. Otherwise, I'm at a loss.
Have a great weekend!
PARROT: You're in for a treat with The Angel's Game. I love the audiobook version.
I feel terribly guilty about my neglect to set a proper amount of time aside for reading.
But I'm not going to beat myself up about it this time. I have a few projects in the fire and I received some unexpected good luck, which opened up a few opportunities for me. Yippee!
Dancing at the Rascal Fair looks and sounds like something I’d read. Let me know how it turns out.
I love book recommendations, especially for books I don't know anything about. I'm with you -- books with writers as central characters always draw me in.
Oh, yay, ended both sentences above with prepositions! I guess I'm letting my Workshop 'breaking the rules' section carry over to grammar and common sense.
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