Even though Pat Conroy is no longer with us and I don’t have any of his work left to read for the first time, I can read about Conroy and I seem to be doing a lot of that lately! And, it’s almost as good as reading Conroy’s own words.
I also was recently a guest on The Lisa Clark Valentine radio show talking about 2019 books and how to achieve your reading goals. Listen here if you’re interested!
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Episode 5 of the Sarah’s Book Shelves Live podcast came out last week! Renee of It’s Book Talk shared her mystery/ thriller book recommendations!
Episode 6, featuring Tara from Running N Reading is coming on Wednesday!
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I finished reading…
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girlsby Anissa Gray (February 19, 2019)
I liked it…but, I think it suffered from my incredibly high expectations. Mini review to come.
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I’m currently reading…
The Age of Lightby Whitney Scharer (February 5, 2019)
I’m about halfway through this debut historical fiction about the real-life relationship between model Lee Miller and artist Man Ray and I’m loving it so far! It’s transporting me to 1930’s Paris and I’m engrossed in their love affair.
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Our Prince of Scribesedited by Nicole A. Seitz (September 15, 2018)
I’m slowly working my way through this collection of essays by friends, family, and fellow authors remembering Pat Conroy, my all-time favorite author. I read one essay every night and I just love hearing as much as I can about him. Plus, it’s a nice, comforting way to end the day. I’m now about 70% through! Should be done by next week.
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Upcoming reading plans…
The Lost Prince: A Search for Pat Conroyby Michael Mewshaw (February 26, 2019)
The true story of Mewshaw’s friendship with Pat Conroy…then their subsequent falling out and reconciliation. I talked about this book on my Winter 2019 Book Preview podcast and am a little nervous to read it just because I don’t want my image of him to be tainted!
I was reading…
One Year Ago: I read a slow burn thriller that I loved!
Two Years Ago: I read a hugely popular family story that was one of my favorite books of 2017.
How was your reading week?
I’m not big on historical fiction but The Age of Light sure does sound good.
Neither am I, but Age of Lights seems to be an exception!
I’m a little disappointed to hear about Ravenous Girls. It’s another that I may listen to on audio. What do you think?
Glad you’re still liking The Age of Light. My review will be tomorrow, and I talk about wanting a sequel. Her WWII years story would make a great follow up.
I think Care and Feeding would be tough on audio…a quieter book and certainly not light. It doesn’t sound like the kind of fiction you like on audio.
I’m almost done with age of Light and it’s great! So glad to find a historical fiction I actually like!
I never got into Pat Conroy but so many people do!
I’m reading An Anonymous Girl, which grabbed me immediately. That’s always a good sign. Freefall is in my library account too, so that will be next.
I’ve got Freefall on my list too!
I am interested in reading the books about Pat Conroy. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy your week. Here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
I don’t think I’ve ever read anything by Pat Conroy. You must enjoy his work if you are now reading about his life. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
He’s my all-time favorite author! There are very few authors whose lives I’d want to read multiple books about..
I hate when my expectations are too high going in to a book. Occupational hazard I suppose 🙂 Cant wait for my copy of The Age of Light to get here!
Oh yeah – definitely an occupational hazard! But, also a bit diminished for us because we’re probably reading early and therefore beating the hype for some books?
Books don’t always work. I just had a DNF that I’ll post about next week. My weekly update
Oh – I DNF about 30-40 books a year!
I’m reading my first Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides, so far I’m liking it! Just picked up The Age of Light at the library today so I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying it. Historical fiction is tricky for me but I’m excited about Age of Light
So glad you’re giving Prince of Tides a try! How far into it are you?!