The last few weeks have been busy and I have been not shared as much new material as usual. So I wanted to end this week by sharing what I’ve been sipping on.
Here are the books I’ve read and the Cafe delights I’ve enjoyed:
Both books I read this week were books I discovered because of this blog and a couple lovely follower’s recommendations, thank you.
My first recommendation read was
“The Marquise of O”
A lovely short read full of mystery and intrigue. The Marquise of O is a book by Heinrich Von Kleist translated from German. I enjoyed reading it and pining over all the questions it left me with.
Rated 4.5 on amazon.com
Subverting the 18th-century notion of the infallibility of man and reveals the true ambiguity and caprice of humanity.
Mid week Café Con Leche
I got a chance to go to my favorite Cuban spot and enjoy the best Café Con Leche I know of. If you’re ever in pdx I hope you get a chance to enjoy one!
My second recommendation was
“When You Reach Me”
A wonderfully mysterious YA science fiction read, written by Rebecca Stead. It was definitely a page turner, and I really enjoyed reading it. The writing kept me enthralled and the story was a great one.
I love a good twist, I will be recommending this book a lot.
Rated 4.6 on amazon.com
Thank you aviets
for your recommendtion. 🙂
What have you been sipping on?
Glad that you are back! Great post.
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Thank you! 🙂
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If that is your hand, just wanted to say that I like your nails!
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It is 🙂 thank you!
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the cafe con leche looks divine ❤ Plus I'm adding the Marquise of O to my "to read" list!
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It’s the best!
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Thinking of ordering no 2 😉
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It’s a really good read, and quick 🙂
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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I’ll make a note of both. Love the nails.
Can I be so bold as to ask your opinion on my latest story?
(If so, tell me and I’ll copy or send you the link)
Take care.
Brian
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Thank you 😀 Yes you can send me the link, and I’ll read it as soon as I can 🙂
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Suggest me a good contemporary fiction.
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I don’t read a lot of contemporary fiction but “Me Before You” and “The Fault In Our Stars” are both extremely popular. Both are well rated, and both are on my tbr list. Another is “The Perks of Being a Wall Flower.” I’m doing a post on it today which will include 2 others as well.
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I have watched the movies on the last two. Movies were good. Anything that’s not romantic? If you could.
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I know that’s the problem with a lot of current Contemporary fiction (hence why I don’t read a lot of it) It’s hard to find something good that isn’t mostly romance. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was really good, but a little gritty for my taste (so I didn’t continue the series) however it isn’t romancy. Here is the link for the post from today: https://cafebookbean.com/2016/05/03/contemporary-reading/
“And Then There Were None” and “The Thirteenth Tale” were not Romancy. I know a lot of good books that are technically Contemporary in the “realistic” sense and when written, but they are not modern/current.
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I loved When You Reach Me! It’s so fun to discover people who have enjoyed the same books. This week’s audio is The Husband’s Secret. Print still finish America’s first daughter.
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