June: What are we reading?

Happy June, everyone! What are you reading this month? I'm in the middle of The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray, which gathers the main characters from Jane Austen's novels and makes them all suspects in a murder investigation. I'm enjoying it, though I have no idea who the guilty party is (or who I want it to be)!

I'm in the middle of The Old Curiosity Shop (by Charles Dickens; narrated by Anton Lesser). I'm pretty much dedicating my reading time to listening to this before I start anything else!

I have a bunch going at the moment: The Last Detective by Robert Crais, Nathan Coulter by Wendell Berry, and The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen. I also am still trying to finish the book we read for book club in Jan - The Killers of the Flower Moon by David Gann. I like it but since we've already had our meeting, I don't tend to pick it up. And my audio book is The Book Jumper by Mechthild Glaser. With summer starting, I'm hoping to spend more time reading.

I am in the middle of Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik and I am loving this book. I have also started Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende.

>4 DeltaQueen50: I loved Spinning Silver -- glad you are enjoying it too!

I have started Devil House and enjoying it so far.

I’m still enjoying I Couldn’t Love You More and will most likely pick up Plum Bun next

I'm working on Cold Skies, by Thomas King (#3 in the DreadfulWater series).

I'm reading Midnight's Children.
Next up for the ears is either Slade House or the slightly unseasonal Midwinter Murders.

I've just begun Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold.

>10 christina_reads: That was my favorite in the series. Hope you enjoy!

I've just started The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin.

Half way through Mrs England, British suspense by Stacey Halls.

>11 staci426: I did enjoy it, and am interested to see where the series goes from here!

I'm now reading Business as Usual by Jane Oliver and Ann Stafford, which is a calm and pleasant read so far.

Currently reading A Gentleman of Fortune by Anna Dean. Fans of historical mysteries, especially those set in Jane Austen's time, should check out this series!

Now reading Big Feelings, by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy. I'm going to have to buy my own copy.

Currently reading Spook Country (Blue Ant #2; by William Gibson for SFFkit ("Next book in a series (not #1)" and;
wrapping up The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (by Stephen Crane) for AlphaKit ("C").

I am reading Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen and Brunch at the Bittersweet Cafe.

I'm reading Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey. I'm quite charmed by it, but I think you really need to know and love '90s rom-coms to buy into it.

Today I started 'Til Death, an 87th Precinct mystery by Ed McBain.

My 2nd time back for a refresher: Leadership Secrets of Atilla the Hun

outstanding fast read on principles and wisdom for tree top leadership. If you are in leadership or want to be--a MUST READ.

I'm reading Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. It's my first book by this author, and so far it is living up to the hype!

Wrapped up The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (by Stephen Crane) and; Spook Country (Blue Ant #2; by William Gibson).
Now starting The Temptation of the Night Jasmine (Pink Carnation #5; by Laura Willig).

Finished Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen, not one of her best though. Also skimmed Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe which got to be enough half way through. Now reading The Murder of Mr. Wickham.

Finished Pandora's Jar, by Natalie Haynes. Very much recommended; it's expanded my reading list considerably.

I have a hankering to start The Ruby's Curse, by Alex Kingston, next.

I've started Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik. Always nice to spend more time with Laurence and Temeraire!

Currently I am reading The Road of the Dead by Kevin Brooks, a gritty and dark story about two young brothers looking for the answer to the murder of their sister. I am also reading A History of the Future by James Howard Kunstler which is the third volume in his distopian series entitled "World Made By Hand".

>24 rabbitprincess: I thoroughly enjoyed Pandora's Jar as well.

I've just finished another book for the Alpha Kit - A Wanted Man by Lee Child and I'm starting Autumn by Ali Smith and Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris.

Just started Simu Liu's memoir, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story.

Just finished The Temptation of the Night Jasmine (Pink Carnation #5; by Laura Willig) and started Murder on Nob Hill (Sarah Woolson #1; by Shirley Tallman; narrated by Anna Fields).

ETA: Also starting River of Smoke (The Ibis Trilogy #2; by Amitav Ghosh).

I am now reading The Blood Road by Stuart MacBride and Little Bee by Chris Cleave.

Currently reading The No-Show by Beth O'Leary.

My new audio book is A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler which is our book club read for next month.

I'll be interested in hearing what other people thought of The Murder of Mr. Wickham. I had a hard time keeping the characters from Persuasion and Mansfield Park straight, but I still enjoyed it.

I'm currently reading A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall.

Finished listening to Midwinter Murder and finished reading Midnight's Children. I enjoyed the former more than the latter.

Next up I will listen to Slade House and read Fugitive Pieces

>34 BookLizard: I am nearly finished with Wickham and I am also having difficulty keeping the characters straight, as you said. I think that would be a problem for readers who are unfamiliar with those books. The constantly changing point of view is a challenge, but I am enjoying the book.

I've been reading more nonfiction than usual. Right now I'm reading All in: An Autobiography by Billie Jean King, and really enjoying it. That book will count both for AuthorCAT and finish up my BingoDOG card (LGBTQ+ author). Earlier this month I read Caste by Isabel Wilkerson for my book club and AuthorCAT, and The Barbizon by Paulina Bren for AuthorCAT and CATWoman. The first half of next month I'll be reading The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben for book club and We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign edited by Liz Theoharis for a workshop I'll be taking in an online conference.
I used to read a lot of nonfiction but recently reading much more fiction than in the past.

I clicked by mistake on Jeeves and the Leap of Faith which is on my Kindle and decided to read it. Maybe I just need a dose of Bertie Wooster and friends, although it took me a minute to get accustomed to the lingo again, pippety-pip!

>38 LadyoftheLodge: hurrah!

I had a bit of a reading slump after I finished Devil House, which I really enjoyed. But then my hold for Sea of Tranquility finally came in at the library, and it has been terrific so far.

I seem to be on a Jane Austen binge lately since finishing The Murder of Mr. Wickham. I read a picture book about Jane Austen in the "Little People, Big Dreams" series, and also dug out my mini book of Jane Austen works "all in one sitting." I have a children's bio of her on my table too--Who Was Jane Austen? which is part of a series of nonfiction history and biog for kids.

>39 Helenliz: What ho, getting into the Bertie spirit! Off to the Drones Club. . ..

I'm reading, and greatly enjoying, The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. I'm interested to see how season 2 of Bridgerton will compare...

I've finished A Test of Wills by Charles Todd and about to start The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf.

Finally finished up The Old Curiosity Shop (by Charles Dickens; narrated by Anton Lesser) and Murder on Nob Hill (Sarah Woolson #1; by Shirley Tallman; narrated by Anna Fields).
Started The Woman in White (by Wilkie Collins; narrated by Glen McCready, Rachel Bavidge and others) but done expect to wrap this until sometime in July— along with River of Smoke (Ibis Trilogy #2; by Amitav Ghosh).
Aiming to finish Henry VI, Part 1 (by William Shakespeare and some Bard-related lit-crit by the end of the weekend
:-)

Finished Fugitive Pieces.
Now about to start Trainspotting. *gulp* I'm not a fan of reading dialect...

Finally finished up The Old Curiosity Shop (by Charles Dickens; narrated by Anton Lesser) and Murder on Nob Hill (Sarah Woolson #1; by Shirley Tallman; narrated by Anna Fields).
Started The Woman in White (by Wilkie Collins; narrated by Glen McCready, Rachel Bavidge and others) but I don’t expect to wrap this until sometime in July— along with River of Smoke (Ibis Trilogy #2; by Amitav Ghosh).
Aiming to finish Henry VI, Part 1 (by William Shakespeare along with some Bard-related lit-crit this weekend.

I just finished my most recent Early Reviewers win, A Perfect Copy by Derville Murphy, and am now starting Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh.

I am reading Calamity Town by Ellery Queen and At the Captain's Table by Gervase Phinn.

Currently working on Les scrupules de Maigret, by Georges Simenon, because I haven't read anything for my French category yet this year.

I just finished Calamity Town by Ellery Queen, which was a BB from another LT reader. I did not know the author was actually two authors working together. I liked the story and the final unwinding of the mystery at the end. (I was on track with detecting the murderer, motive, and opportunity, but not all the details.)

I finished Sea of Tranquility, which was great, as well as a beach-read thriller, A Good Marriage.

I want to finish all of the books I’m working on this week: The Balloon Man,Know My Name, and Woman of Light.

I finished my June stack of books last night with Henry VI, Part 2 (by William Shakespeare) and am now in the middle of the second book in the Ibis Trilogy, River of Smoke (by Amitav Ghosh). This latter title is for the July AuthorCAT (Asian Authors).

I've started Trust by Hernan Diaz which I just picked up from the library.

I've accumulated a few aviation-related books, so I'm starting Flying Blind: The 737 Max Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing, by Peter Robison.

I am really enjoying both of the books that I am currently reading. Lady Cop Makes Trouble is the second book in the Kopp Sisters series and City of Shadows is a fascinating look at 1920's Berlin. It's loosely based on Anna Anderson, a woman who claimed to be the Russian princess Anastasia but the author has added a thrilling murder mystery to the mix and I am finding it a real page turner.

I'm reading a historical romance, Who's That Earl by Susanna Craig, which I think is going to land in solid "eh, it's fine" territory for me.

In addition to reading River of Smoke (Ibis Trilogy #2; by Amitav Ghosh) in print, I’ve also started The Wiman in White (by Wilkie Collins; narrated by Glen McCready, Rachel Bavidge and others).

I’m absolutely loving Woman of Light.

Currently reading The Evil Wizard Smallbone by Delia Sherman and hoping to finish by the end of the month!

Finished At the Captain's Table by Gervase Phinn, which was mainly character studies of the people on a cruise ship. Based on my experience, the descriptions of the ship and activities were accurate, and the people were like caricatures of cruise ship passengers. Not much of a plot but fun to read all the same.

Just started Bloomsbury Girls which is about a bookstore in post-war London.