What are you reading right now?

[Anonymous]

The Nuns of Sant'Ambrogio

Weird historical deep dive into the abuses that went on in this convent in Rome at the turn of the last century. The head nun convinced others she was having all these visitations by Mary and other visions. This (obese) German princess wound up there and when she tried to call her on it, the head nun tried to have her poisoned. She finally got out, and launched a formal complaint and there was an inquisition. That's what this German historian is pulling together to re-tell the story.

I am making it sound more interesting than it really is - it's weirdly dull, despite the lesbian/heretical/Virgin Mary stuff. But I am finding it enlightening - the way that the Pope and literally everyone else wanted to keep the abuse quiet.

It's chilling, really... this is just how business has always worked in the Catholic Church. IDK why we were surprised at the abuse of children that came out in the 90s (Spotlight, etc).

Anyway, wouldn't really recommend...

I wish you all were my friends on Goodreads! I post on there what I read and like seeing what other people read/review....

[Anonymous]

The Working Poor.

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Anonymous wrote:Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

I'm reading this now as well. It's really depressing.... I love Kingsolver, and this is well-written, but I have to force myself to read it because it's so dark. Just one terrible event after another.

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Anonymous wrote:Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

I loved this book so much! Completely original.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

Just finished this one. Kevin Wilson is a genius. If you haven't read his other books, you're in for some great reads!

[Anonymous]

The Kingdom of Gods

[Anonymous]

Just finished Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone and started The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell.

[Anonymous]

Peter Pan

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Anonymous wrote:The Working Poor.

Are you enjoying it? I'm looking for more nonfiction to read.

[Anonymous]

I just finished All My Brother's Secrets by Terrence O'Neill, about the UK foster system in the 40's. It's heartbreaking and infuriating.

[Anonymous]

I started listening to a podcast about Xi Jinping, "The Prince" by the Economist, and it sent me down a rabbit hole re: Mao. Currently reading "Tombstone" by Yang Jisheng, about the Great Chinese famine. It is an incredible book about a horrifying topic.

[Anonymous]

The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax - again

This series about a grandmother deciding to become a spy during the Cold War is outdated, but still delightful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Peter Pan

I read this to my kid recently (with a handful of substitutions and elisions where the book uses racial slurs) and I had not realized how good it was. I really enjoyed it.

[Anonymous]

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. So far it reads like a best-seller - well written but a bit predictable. 1/3 through and Waiting for a big twist.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Peter Pan

I read this to my kid recently (with a handful of substitutions and elisions where the book uses racial slurs) and I had not realized how good it was. I really enjoyed it.

How old is your kid (and how did you substitute)? I am thinking of just that. I was going to show him the disney movie, but thought that he (5) might be ready for chapter books.