Here's today's Booking Through Thursday question:
What’s the most enjoyable, most fun, most just-darn-entertaining book you’ve read recently?
(Mind you, this doesn’t necessarily mean funny, since we covered that already. Just … GOOD.)
This is one in a series of Booking Through Thursdays about your recent "most" books--today it's most enjoyable recent book.It's an easy one, since I'm right in the middle of a page-turner that I'm having trouble putting down at night.
I'm reading Kathryn Stockett's The Help, and it's very enjoyable. When I'm not reading it, I want to get back to it. For me, that's the sign of a good book.
And it's also one of those books I knew nothing about, except that everybody was reading it. Sometimes, for me, that's the kiss of death--but this book has not been a disappointment. I'll review it soon...
What's your most enjoyable recent book?
I loved The Help, but I listened to it. It's in the running for my favorite audio of the year.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn--Ooh, it would be a good one to listen to. Who reads it on the audio book?
ReplyDeleteI won a copy of The Help but haven't started it yet. I was going to hold off and suggest it to my book group but I'm not sure I can wait that long. You know how that goes :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my wishlist!
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I love books like that--ones that are hard to put down. :-) I've been really wanting to read this one.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Help!! Great pick! I'm glad you are enjoying it as well. I know what you mean about the 'kiss of death' when a book gets so much hype, but this is certainly the exception to the rule! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely reading this as soon as it comes out in paperback over here. I'm currently reading Malice Aforethought by Frances Iles, written and set in the 1930s, a piece of classic golden age crime, and it's a hoot. Sinister and funny at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI agree about The Help - most thoroughly engaging book I've read since The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Hated to put either of them down and couldn't wait until I could pick them up again and re-enter their world.
ReplyDeleteThere are multiple readers on the audio version, and each one is fabulous! I recently got an e-mail from audible.com that said this is their highest rated audio ever.
ReplyDeleteTi--I can never wait when a book is calling to me... :)
ReplyDeletegautami--it's a good one for the wishlist, I highly recommend it.
Wendy--it's a wonderful feeling when a book is hard to put down, isn't it?
Lisa--You're right, I think this one is living up to the hype :)
litlove--I love stuff from the 1930s, that sounds great!
Judy--exactly, it's so great to re-enter the book's world!
JoAnn--Good readers do wonders for an audiobook, this one sounds great!
This one seems to be getting a lot of buzz but glad to hear it's living up to all the raves!
ReplyDeleteMy most enjoyable recent book? Hmm, I'd go with Matrimony by Joshua Henkin. I sort of put that one off when it first came out because of all the buzz but it was very good.
Iliana--I enjoyed Matrimony, too! And I hear you about the buzz--sometimes a turn-off, sometimes books live up to it!
ReplyDeleteHmm. Seems I'm wowed much less often these days. I enjoyed Revolutionary Road, but not so much I couldn't part with my copy.
ReplyDeleteI have high hopes for the new Lorrie Moore!
Ilsa--me, too. I'm diving into the Lorrie Moore next--with high hopes, as well :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about The Help. Must check it out. My recent goodie was The Poisonwood Bible. I recommend it to just about everyone!
ReplyDeleteRosemary--I loved The Poisonwood Bible--My favorite of her novels, I think. I also really enjoyed Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, her most recent non-fiction.
ReplyDeleteThis one has been all over everyone's radar! I know I have to read it...soon! I'm saving it for long weekend so I can indulge in it.
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