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I had grand plans to read big September releases last week and I somehow found myself reading nonfiction from earlier this year instead. I blame mood reading and some library holds coming in!
I finished reading…
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (September 6, 2016)
I’m not as enamored with this one as others are…review coming soon.
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (January 12, 2016)
I was looking for something to hit me emotionally when this library hold came in. It’s about death, but more about humanity. And, I’m glad I was alone when I got to the final chapter because I was sobbing! I won’t review it since I’m so late to this train, but it’s definitely one of my favorite nonfictions of the year so far.
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I’m currently reading…
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance (June 28, 2016)
I’m about halfway through this memoir and am absolutely loving the combination of crazy family stories and social analysis of the “white working class” in Appalachia.
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Upcoming reading plans…
The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang (October 4, 2016)
This debut novel about a Chinese immigrant family that takes a road trip across the United States after losing their fortune has been getting a lot of buzz.
How was your reading week?
Nice looking books. I’d be eager to hear what you thought about When Breath Becomes Air even if it isn’t a new release. It is often nice to see what someone late to the party thought. Come see my past week here. Happy reading!
Basically the same thing so many others thought…which is why I’m not writing a review.
When Breath Becomes Air is one of my nonfiction favorites this year and I’m on the hold list for Hilbilly Elegy. Glad to hear it’s good. I listened to an interview with the author a few weeks ago on NPR and can’t wait to read it. Also interested in your thoughts on A Gentleman in Moscow!
Now that I’m reading Hillbilly, I’ve seen Vance’s name all over the news! I’d like to listen to some of his interviews. It really is fascinating and entertaining at the same time.
I’ll be reviewing Gentleman…maybe next week!
When Breath Becomes Air is so beautiful and wrenching, but very worth reading. I too am excited for Wangs Vs. The World — I just checked the release date last night to make sure I’m ready!
Hillbilly Elegy is definitely on my TBR list. The author grew up in the same corner of Ohio as I did, a couple towns away from me.
I have been in line for the audio version of When Breath Becomes Air for EVER!! I think I’m next in line, and I’m so eager to her this; thanks to my line of work, these books are so intriguing. I think that A Gentleman in Moscow must be read at exactly the right time; I’m sorry that it didn’t work out so well, after many of us told you how great it was – ha! Hillbilly Eligy is DEFINITELY interesting; I need that one!
Your review reminded me that I need to get a copy of When Breath Becomes Air. Yours is yet another middling review for A Gentleman in Moscow that makes me not want to rush to read it. I have plenty to read until I do, so no bother there.
Have a good week!
I just cannot bring myself to read When Breath Becomes Air. I know I’m going to be a sobbing mess. I do have the audiobook already so someday when I’m a little braver. 🙂
I thought I’d be a mess the whole way through, but it really wasn’t until the end that the waterworks started!
I’d like to read When Breathe Becomes Air. Finding the time is my problem right now…and the tears! Looking forward to The Wangs!
Breath!
I’ve made this same spelling error so many times…most recently in this book’s title on Twitter!
I hear you – never enough time!
You have some really interesting books on your list. I think I’m going to add a few to my growing TBR list. Have a great week.
Great and you too!
I am THRILLED you finally read When Breath Becomes Air. It is still my favorite non-fic ever. I would love to get to Hillbilly Elegy sometime. I’m glad to hear it’s sticking with you.
It’s kind of amazing…had two star nonfiction reads back to back. They were so different that I never compared them to each other!
I was the same way with When Breath Becomes Air! Glad to hear Hillbilly Elegy is working with a good mix – it’s sitting next to me right now, just need some time to pick it up!
Rare that something lives up to the hype like that, but it did. And I hope you find the time for Hillbilly…it really great and now I keep hearing about it everywhere, but hadn’t heard much before I read it.
Hillbilly Elegy grabbed me….I do want to know more. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
I hope you get to give it a shot!
I would love to give A Gentleman In Moscow a go, I look forward to your thoughts.
Have a great reading week!
Amanda @ Mrs B’s Book Reviews
Oh, I was so looking forward to “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Looking forward to your review. I also have When Breath Becomes Air on my TBR pile. I’m reading Belgravia by Julian Fellowes and enjoying it. Guilty pleasure?
They’ll be coming next week 🙂
I’m only about 10% into The Wangs, but it’s holding my interest so far. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy, I may want to pick that one up.
I’m about 15% and on the fence. There are times I’m super annoyed by it and other times when it’s decent. But, we’ll see how things develop.
I haven’t heard of Hillbilly Elegy so I’m going to look forward to your thoughts. Your other three are all ones I need to read! I’m very curious about A Gentleman in Moscow now. I need to get off my fantasy kick so I can start it.
Moscow has been getting fantastic reviews by others, but I was more lukewarm on it. Review will come next week!
I really liked the quote from Hillbilly Elegy that you shared on Litsy. It’s not a book that I’d normally go out of my way to read, but I think you might have nearly convinced me.
I hope you give it a shot..it’s truly excellent!