Quote of the day:
If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.
-Toni Morrison
I've picked up a new book to read for the week. Taking a break from Archer, and at my current rate I am indeed able to finish one book in a week which isn't bad -considering the fact that each week is often more busy than not. I spend about an hour daily on reading. I guess it also helps that I am a speed reader.
Moving on, the author for this week is John Grisham and the book is titled 'Gray Mountain'. I must admit that I haven't read anything by Grisham in a long while -I've lost touch with his most recent works.
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Gray Mountain revolves around Samantha Kofer, an associate who lost everything she had worked hard for in a law firm, and begins a new life -far away from her past confronting real clients with real problems in a coal mining region.
Its definitely not a fast paced story, like his previous works but so far its a good read.
So what books are you reading ?
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It seems good! Right now, I am reading The Selection
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looks like good reading.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I'm not as avid of a Grisham reader as I used to be, but I enjoy his work when I pick up one of his books.
ReplyDeleteI read some of his earlier works...they all began to seem alike! It sounds like he might have stretched himself with his later works. Maybe I should give him a chance again.
ReplyDeleteWhile I have read some of Grisham's prebious works, I have nit read Gray Mountain. i read your earlier post about Jeffrey Archer and have read all the books to date in the Clifton series. Currenky, I am reading some of James Patterson's series, notably NYPD Red and Private.
ReplyDeleteIts been a while since I've read any Grisham. Let us know how the book is.
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Wonderful post, can't wait to read the next one!!
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I've just begun the Ballantyne series by Wilbur Smith, per my husband's recommendation... he adores Mr. Smith's writing. Recently finished Stardance by Spider Robinson, and re-read All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
ReplyDeleteLove John Grisham, I have read a few of his books. At the moment I am trying to catch up on assignments so all the reading I am doing is about marketing and distribution :).
ReplyDeleteAs (nearly) always, I am parallel-reading one book on my kindle (mainly for trips to and from work) and one physical book in bed, before sleeping. The "bed-book" at the moment is a non-fiction work, "Does Anything Eat Wasps?". The kindle-one is a thriller. I've only read the first few chapters, but it's a very promising start.
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ReplyDeleteI haven't read a book for the past two weeks. I have been focusing on a puzzle book w/136 puzzles, as soon as i complete that i will read again. I then to ignore my puzzles books so i decided to exercise the mind in a completed different way though I must confess i am going through book withdrawal. I have read 67 so far this year. The last one being a romance The Way You Love Me (The Lawsons of Louisiana).
have a blessed and successful week
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Have a wonderful week!
Peace and love.
Grisham is always a good choice -
ReplyDeleteI have some new books about painting and drawing - so I don't read any novels just now.
Happy new week!
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Sounds like a good read. I have been re-reading Peter Ackroyd's 'London' and Arthur Morrison's 'A child of the Jago'. Have a good week, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read. I have been re-reading Peter Ackroyd's 'London' and Arthur Morrison's 'A child of the Jago'. Have a good week, Valerie
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Grishman is an amazing author. Nice!
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DeleteThis book sound like something I will enjoy in my evening on the porch drinking a nice glass of wine.
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Grisham is great, but he seems to write about the same type of things over and over again. Nothing wrong with that though.
ReplyDeleteI used to like Grisham.. being a while though I read his works.
ReplyDeleteYou do read fast, that's good.
Have you finished Jeffrey Archer 's book? Hmmmmm.. I gat to up my game mehnnnn.
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I love John Grisham!!!
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"First Frost" by Sarah Addison Allen... Love these magical realism books, by this author.
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Great choice Grisham, he sure knows how to connect with his readers!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting author. Used to like him but its long i read any of his work.
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Once upon a time, I used to gobble up his novels like potato chips (crisps?). This must be new? I hope you'll enjoy this one! I just started After the Red Rain.
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ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite quotes! Currently I'm reading Inner Revolution by Robert Thurman. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried John Grisham, must put him on my list.
ReplyDeleteCurrent book: "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell. I'm halfway through and really enjoying it! I loved his other books too.
I haven't tried John Grisham, must put him on my list.
ReplyDeleteCurrent book: "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell. I'm halfway through and really enjoying it! I loved his other books too.
I have a couple of Grisham's novels on the bookcase but haven't read them yet. I'm reading an MG book at the moment as I find it useful to read widely for the age I write for. I particularly like your quote today.
ReplyDeleteJohn Grisham is from VA. very cool. it has been a while since i have read any from him. mystery i think? i have seen plenty of his movie over reading his books. love anything Bob Marley. such a great voice. laid back & all. have a great week. rainy here. ( :
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I have always loved Grisham but it's been a while. I've become such a slow reader, it's painful. I really should up my game
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading a book on "Deep wounds, deep healing" by Charles H. Kraft.
ReplyDeleteLove John Grisham books. Am currently reading "Boys in a Boat" about the team of men from Washington state who won the Olympic rowing contest in the 30s.
ReplyDeleteGrisham is a great author! I hope you love it!! I just finished reading Drowning is Inevitable and loved it. Not sure what to start now.
ReplyDeleteI find his books difficult to read. Pedestrian I call them. Too much detail for me. I know he's one of the best though. All of us have our own cup of tea where authors are concerned.
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Last night I was reading "Clean Gut" by Alejandro Junger. I'm reading a lot of "gut" books lately since I discovered I have the fated candida. How it came about, I'll never know as i've never taken antibiotics but there's a lot of stuff to bring it on. I just want a clean and happy gut again. lol
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I've read anything by John Grisham before.
ReplyDeleteyour quotes are really inspiring.
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Very good choice, definately good book!
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I love John Grisham as a writer, he is really good.
ReplyDeleteMy husband likes to read John Grisham.. I prefer authors like Elisabeth Strout :)
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These days it is hard to read for very long (migraines affect my eyes), so I am reading poetry and short stories.
ReplyDeleteI read a lot of Grisham's books over the years, but haven't read any of them lately. Sounds like this is a good read, but a little slower than most of his books (I thought A Painted House was slow too). I just finished Bad Monkey and am picking up another book from my TBR pile- but I am not sure what yet. :)
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very interesting book!
ReplyDeleteI like that Toni Morrison quote. I've never read anything by Grisham, but I hope this one is good. :)
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Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading, but honestly I haven't read a full book in a long time. Being a single mother, having two jobs and joggling everything else can be quite hectic. Hmm..
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There was a time when I had read every single John Grisham novel. Been a while now. Currently reading A tale of 2 cities by Charles Dickens
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Sounds like a good choice! I'm still on the same audio and I'm about to chose my next read. Probably something that is on the schedule.
ReplyDeleteI've read a lot of his earlier books but not any of his recent one. Right now I'm reading Emma by Alexander McCall Smith.
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It sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteJohn Grisham is one of my favourite writers, although I do like his earlier stories much better. Right now I'm reading "The Sins of the Father" by Jeffrey Archer. I only started it last night, so I'm not far into it yet.
ReplyDeleteLove that quote!
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Peace :)
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ReplyDeleteMost of the books I read are non-fiction, biographies and I love the Chicken Soup for the Soul series! I also enjoy reading books about nature and animals, and some on WWII.
ReplyDeleteOne hour a day translates to one book a week? Wow! You are a fast reader. I read a lot of YA and MG. Just finished Bone Gap by Laura Ruby. Working on the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor Winner - Evil Librarian by Michelle Knudsen.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been reading much lately except old vintage cookbooks, but this sounds like a good one.
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I read for about an hour a day. I would read for longer but there is too much noise around and I like to be quiet when reading. At the moment I am reading a first (for me) by Jonathan Kellerman. Not too bad but highly detailed which is good since it stops me skimming the words.
ReplyDeleteI've only read one John Grisham book but I've seen a few film adaptations. It sounds quite different for him. I've nearly finished Part 2 of M Gerrick's War of Six Crowns series. I hope she's hard at work on further installments because I want more!
ReplyDeleteOh nice! I'm currently reading a Grisham too. But so far my favorite is still A Time To Kill.
ReplyDeleteI start reading around 10:00, and fall asleep in five minutes. Hopeless.
ReplyDeleteMy blog friends' books are keeping me busy and entertained - when I make time to read. One hour a day is a good goal. Thanks for the inspiration. And Grisham is a genius.
ReplyDeleteIt's been awhile since I've read any Grisham and I use to enjoy his work. Perhaps it's time to catch up on the ones I've missed.
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ReplyDeleteSounds quite intriguing.. hope you are doing well this week.. was on vacation and just returned a few days ago.. getting settled :D
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I haven't read anything by Grisham in years. But I used to enjoy his nooks so perhaps it's time to give him another chance?
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