Reading Check-In || some WONDERFUL books!

[@cathyg.9996]

I added Baumgartner and Long Island to my TBR. I read Brooklyn when it first came out. Yes, Paul Auster was mentioned in Table For Two. He was the author who found his forged autograph in the bookstore and went to the police. I’m really enjoying Table For Two. I read Demon Copperhead when it came out and loved it so much. I gave it 5 stars. The way she wrote this novel was like the reader is walking with Demon through his story. I still think about it a year later. I hope you enjoy it and looking forward to hear your review of it.

[@RoadReads]

Thank you for reminding me about Auster in Table for Two!! 🌸☀️ and thanks for sharing your thoughts on DC!! Happy Saturday!!

[@user-qo6tz1oe1v]

Met Colm Toibin recently at Parnassus books in Nashville. He came all the way from Ireland. Read Long Island in 2 days. It's a doozy

[@RoadReads]

You met him at Parnassus?! Cool!!! By doozy, I hope that meant you enjoyed Long Island. 😁 I think it would be a great book club book. And that end… 😩!

[@teritucciarelli4451]

I haven't read any of these yet, but I do have Demon Copperhead on my shelf. I even ordered the edition from Blackwell's because I loved that cover so much. I love beautiful covers and if they have gold on them even better lol. I will get to it soon...anxious to hear what you think!

[@RoadReads]

Teri, I think you would enjoy Brooklyn and Long Island (which is even better, imo)! I'll have to google the UK cover to Demon. And I have since finished it and will be talking about it soon, but one word: masterpiece. But it's a bit more complicated than one word. :)

[@Novaturient_Liv]

Watched the Brooklyn movie years ago and enjoyed it. Glad to hear the book is great too

[@RoadReads]

I need to watch the movie! Since you enjoyed it, you could go straight into Long Island if that’s of interest. I think of the two, it is the better book.

[@michaelmasiello6752]

Hi! Love your videos. I also loved Baumgartner. I think you will adore 4321.

[@RoadReads]

Thank you very much! And thank you for the 4321 intel.

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

I loved Brooklyn (also the film!) and I’m very looking forward to read Long Island!

[@RoadReads]

Since you loved Brooklyn, I bet you’ll love Long Island! So good!!!

[@dmurfval702]

Read Demon Copperhead and LOVED it! I've been meaing to pick up something by Colm Toibin, now I will for sure.

[@RoadReads]

I think you’d really enjoy Brooklyn and Long Island! I’m reading Demon right now. He just got to his grandma’s house and, whew, was that a rough journey getting there. 😳😬

[@jodilyn9]

Hi! First timer here--I thought 4321 was really interesting! loved the structure, and his characters are richly drawn.

[@RoadReads]

Thank you for coming by! 😁 I’ll add 4321 to my list!!

[@MLLatUtube]

I have not read Demon Copperfield. I tried a sample and did not enjoy it. I will be interested in your thoughts. I have read Bean Trees and Pigs in Heaven which I do recommend highly.

[@RoadReads]

I’ve had Bean Trees on my Kindle for years, waiting to be read; so thank you for the rec!! I’ll be reporting back on Demon Copperhead soon!! Happy weekend!!

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

Hi Susan! I’ve read many Paul Auster books around 2006-2010 and I they were 3-4 stars for most of them so I don’t know what to tell you since our past history of « different taste »! 😅😂

[@RoadReads]

😂😂

[@marybethhughesmundy2328]

We chatted about Demon Copperhead. I dnf'd it. I knew too many people like the characters when I lived in Appalachia... couldn't stomach it. I heard it's a great ending. I just couldn't get there....sigh 😔

[@RoadReads]

I didn’t remember you dnf’d it. Would have lost that bet! 😬🤗

[@marybethhughesmundy2328]

I have Long Island on hold at my library. It was on the NY Times Bestseller List so it caught my eye

[@RoadReads]

I think you’ll really enjoy it!!

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Yes Paul Auster was mentioned in Table for 2. It was the one abt the bookshop

[@RoadReads]

Yes!! Thank you!

[@joniheisenberg]

I am so happy you enjoyed “Baumgartner”! I have also read his novel “Invisible” which is completely different and marvelous. Have you read Jonathan Franzen’s book “Crossroads”? It was published a few years ago and is the first in a trilogy. Based on your comments on what you love in a novel, I highly recommend. I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.As you know,I am in the minority regarding praise of “Demon Copperhead.” I did love “The Poisonwood Bible.” Looking forward to reading “Long Island.””Table for Two” does mention Paul Auster in the story”The Ballad of Timothy Touchett.”

[@RoadReads]

Thank you for the Baumgartner rec, Joni! I've not read Crossroads...but plan to...someday. Hopefully you'll enjoy Long Island. I think anyone who liked Brooklyn, will like/love Long Island.

[@clarepotter7584]

It's such a long time since I've read 'Brooklyn' I think I should re-read it before the next instalment.

[@RoadReads]

No need to re-read unless of course you *want* to, which would just add to the fun of Long Island!

[@Movingthebookmark]

Ive never read Colm Toibin but his book The Master is high on my list. Its about Henry James and i heard its excellent.

[@RoadReads]

I’m right there with you on that one!

[@ChloroformCoughdrop]

FINALLY! FINALLY! HOORAY! DEMON COPPERHEAD!!!!!!!

[@RoadReads]

😂 it’s taken me a minute, eh? 😂

[@ChloroformCoughdrop]

@@RoadReads I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it!

[@RoadReads]

🩵🌳

[@betsymaher9489]

I believe they made a movie of Brooklyn.

[@RoadReads]

They did! I just watched it a couple of weeks ago. It was good...but the book is better. :)

[@daria_sfl]

I dream of reading "Demon Copperhead". I've ordered it in March and I've just got the message that my "Demon Copperhead" is already in Russia))) I hope that I'll get the book next week 😊

[@RoadReads]

Oh that's wonderful it's made its way to you...almost! I'll be curious what you think of it!

[@brensgems7539]

I rated Demon Copperhead 4 stars!

[@RoadReads]

Great!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@karenwetherald6086]

I may be the last one standing who has not read Demon Copperhead. I'm just not interested in it. I am reading one called "A History Of Burning" by Janika Oza which I'm loving.

[@RoadReads]

Not interested is not interested. I get that! Enjoy your book this weekend!!! 🩵🌸📚

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Nope Karen... I'm holding out too. I want to read David Copperfield first then I'll decide...someone told me "I bet you'll like Demon better." And he argued with me.... don't tell me what I like!!! 😅