Just thought I would mention this if anyone is interested.
I found two of my favorite books at a special price for their Kindle versions this week on Amazon. I read these in 2018 and 2017 respectively, and gave each of them 10 points out of a possible 10 points (I have my own scoring system described on my Reading List page). I only give books 10/10 if I am sure I want to re-read them at some point.
I originally checked out both of these from my library, but my love for them combined with the prices I found them at this week means I couldn't resist having the Kindle versions for my very own.
News of the World by Paulette Jiles... I rate it 10/10 (finished 1/20/2018) A story about a German settler child who was abducted and adopted by the Kiowa after they killed her family, and about the aging Captain Kidd (not the sea captain) who agreed to escort her on the long and dangerous trip back to an aunt and uncle. The Captain's sense of honor and principle and grit reminded me a bit of Lonesome Dove's Gus, as did the harsh Texas conditions of weather, travel, and good versus evil. The relationship between the Captain and the captive girl will linger in my thoughts for awhile.
Thanks for the recommendations!
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ReplyDeleteSue, I'm SO sorry! I accidentally removed your comment by accident when I was removing a spam comment. I'm glad you liked News of the World. I just read that it is going to be a movie with Tom Hanks! Really excited to see that. :)
DeleteWill add these to my want list from the library.. I just listened to The Rosie Project and the Rosie Effect on audio book Graeme Simsion (read them years ago, was hoping to get the third book from the library but I guess no-one has donated it yet..... He also wrote two steps forward which I really enjoyed. I'm sure you've read them!
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