Heading off again tomorrow, so I'll get straight into it.
Travelling Light I am slowly working my way through all of her adult works as they translate into English. This collection of short stories was written in the 80's, I think, though most seem timeless except a couple, in particular, Correspondence. Some travel out of Finland, for the first time if I recall correctly. One of the things I like about short stories is it's interesting to see what hooks people. My husband had read the book before me and he talked of one story in particular that he really liked. I was genuinely surprised he liked it so much as it didn't appeal to me as much as a couple of the others. But I guess that's why we discuss books...we all bring a different insight to them. Lovely collection on travel (& how we think about it) and I enjoyed it on my travels.
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Edi and I are sometimes equally enthusiastic (or disgusted) and sometimes (often to my surprise) have completely different opinions about a book... But a discussion about it can also be exciting 😊
ReplyDeleteYou are already traveling again?! Then I wish you continued good days. It was nice to read something from you again!
All the best and lovely October days,
Traude
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An interesting and varied selection of books! I haven't read any Matt Haig, but I know a lot of people love his work, so I ought to give him a try one day.
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I have read all three of the “Aunties” books by Sutanto and find them very very light and amusing to read. So NOT serious!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby doesn't read many books, but I devour them. Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog, fundinmental.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed The Midnight Library, but haven't read any more Matt Haig. I am finding if I want to finish a book lately, I need the audio version. Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI've read all of Matt Haig's books, and I have enjoyed all of them, to varying degrees. I like the mental health component that is in all of his books. We need to hear this, I think.
ReplyDeleteI've thought about the Aunties books, but I haven't tried them yet.
Looks like a good reading month! Like me, you read a variety of genres.
ReplyDeleteYour a much more adventurous reader than me. I have not read any of these authors but Traveling Light sounds good. I enjoy short stories. I like your take on how to use them to see what others may like. Interesting. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like The Midnight Library as much as I expected to. The only other Matt Haig I had read (listened to) was The Humans, which I gave 4 out of 5 stars to on LibraryThing. I forgot to record The Midnight Library, so I don't know when I listened to it, but I think it would have been a 3-star rating. The plot and the main character (narrator?) were both mildly annoying, as I recall.
ReplyDeleteI struggle with short stories as they always leave me wanting more!
ReplyDeleteHi, Lydia - Thank you for being a regular contributor to WOYBS. And thank you for sharing your thoughts on Matt Haig's 'How to Stop Time'. I've read and loved 'The Midnight Library' and have been contemplating picking up another Haig book. Perhaps I will start with a different one!
ReplyDeleteI love when I find a new author I like so much that I grab all their books.
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Hi Lydia, thank for joining us for #WOYBS?. I read Matt Haig's 'How to Stop Time' and think I preferred 'The Midnight Library' from memory. I don't read poetry but perhaps I should. I always find it difficult to understand. Thanks for sharing your recommendations though and have a lovely weekend. x
ReplyDeleteHi Lydia and loved it, but I do love a story about time travel. I haven't read any other books on your list so thanks for the recommendations.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of Matt Haig and enjoyed How To Stop Time - not as much as The Midnight Library though. I'm currently reading his latest. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteHy Lydia, thanks for joining us for the linkup this month with your reviews. I enjoyed How to Stop Time recently and the Travelling Light sounds good.
ReplyDeleteGreat book list...it's so amazing the number of books we can choose from.
ReplyDeleteI love Matt Haig, he is not to everyone's taste though, I've yet to read his new book it's on my ever growing TBR pile. Great selection of books though. I'm going to feature your post on my November Bookworms Monthly
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