Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015--San Antonio
I just finished reading Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. Although it starts slowly and took some time for me to get involved in it, the book really comes alive by the mid-point. Unfortunately, there are two problems keeping it from being great: 1) One of the main turning points in the book has already served as a shocker in another major book that became a popular film, and 2) The ending seems a bit contrived by including a coincidence that could happen but rarely does. Overall, I give the book 3 stars out of 4.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Finished Another Novel: The Summer We Fell Apart
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015--San Antonio
I finished another novel this morning. I am reading them while I walk at the local park each day as well as just before going to bed in the evening. This one is about a dysfunctional family and follows the lives separately of the mother, the father, the two daughters and the two sons. It includes humor, disaster, struggles, etc. Somehow, each character progresses through life, although it isn't a smooth ride. The book is The Summer We Fell Apart by Robin Antalek. I gave it 3 stars out of 4.
I finished another novel this morning. I am reading them while I walk at the local park each day as well as just before going to bed in the evening. This one is about a dysfunctional family and follows the lives separately of the mother, the father, the two daughters and the two sons. It includes humor, disaster, struggles, etc. Somehow, each character progresses through life, although it isn't a smooth ride. The book is The Summer We Fell Apart by Robin Antalek. I gave it 3 stars out of 4.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
The Girl Under the Olive Tree
Aug. 11, 2015--San Antonio, TX
In addition to writing about my travels, I have used my blog to keep track of the books I have read. That's because I have tended to read novels only when traveling. I've decided to start reading more novels at home, so I will continue to keep a record of what I have read here. I just finished The Girl Under The Olive Tree (using the capitalization as presented on the book cover) by Leah Fleming which I have rated 3 stars out of 4. I would have rated it higher based on the beginning of the book, but it seemed to bog down a bit too much in the mountains of Crete during WWII. Still, it was a good story.
There are upcoming travels. I'm just not sure what yet. I will make a short trip somewhere this fall. New York City? Somewhere else? Coming up in the next 2-3 years are the following trips:
One maybe 2-3 months to Colombia and Ecuador.
One maybe 2-3 months to Peru and Bolivia (and maybe northern Chile).
One for maybe 4-5 months in Asia--Parts of China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India most likely.
One maybe 2 1/2 months exploring secondary cities and rural areas of Spain.
One maybe 2 1/2 months exploring secondary cities and rural areas of France.
One of undetermined length to visit islands of Greece in the "off" season--late spring or early fall.
In addition to writing about my travels, I have used my blog to keep track of the books I have read. That's because I have tended to read novels only when traveling. I've decided to start reading more novels at home, so I will continue to keep a record of what I have read here. I just finished The Girl Under The Olive Tree (using the capitalization as presented on the book cover) by Leah Fleming which I have rated 3 stars out of 4. I would have rated it higher based on the beginning of the book, but it seemed to bog down a bit too much in the mountains of Crete during WWII. Still, it was a good story.
There are upcoming travels. I'm just not sure what yet. I will make a short trip somewhere this fall. New York City? Somewhere else? Coming up in the next 2-3 years are the following trips:
One maybe 2-3 months to Colombia and Ecuador.
One maybe 2-3 months to Peru and Bolivia (and maybe northern Chile).
One for maybe 4-5 months in Asia--Parts of China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India most likely.
One maybe 2 1/2 months exploring secondary cities and rural areas of Spain.
One maybe 2 1/2 months exploring secondary cities and rural areas of France.
One of undetermined length to visit islands of Greece in the "off" season--late spring or early fall.
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