Lonesome Dove: A Novel | 
Did some work at the Louisville friends of the library book sale today! Whole stack only $17.50😎
May has been a weird month. Mostly bad, but it wasn't all as such. The reading was good for one. Tagged book was the best. Definitely a new favorite, a top 3 for sure.
pickSat at the top of Kinnoull Hill in Perth, the same place that my Grandad used to sit to watch the horses. He was in love with that spot ever since discovering Larry McMutry's novels, so it feels right that i re-read part of Lonsesome Dove there. He's gone now, so there is a big mix of emotions, as well as huge admiration for McMurty's style. Gritty, realistic and beautifully written, this feels every inch the classic that it is. Top pick!
It‘s been many years since I‘ve read and watched Lonesome Dove. Now‘s the time! If you haven‘t watched the movie, Duvall is something else. 💚
My mental health & general quality of life has been poor lately. Not that it matters here in the land o' social media, but I've been overtaxed & overwhelmed by what/whoever is dealing out the hands in this life. I can't find any care or hope for it all tbh. As much as I don't want to come out of hiding, I know I need to. I'm getting worse. So to bring it back to books, I've managed to read a few titles this month & am currently working on tagged.
so-soThis is a sprawling Western that is absolutely brilliant in parts and terribly tedious in others. At more than 900 pages, this is a reading marathon. And when you finish, it‘s not really closed. The characters are interesting and fully developed, and the storyline is compelling. It‘s just that like Romeo and Juliet, much of it seems to turn on coincidence. Still, fans of the genre who haven‘t read it should. For others, maybe try something else.
Why is it taking me forever to get through this book? Anyone else have a similar experience?
I‘ve been missing Litsy and our #LitsyFamily 😩! I‘ve been doing so much packing, I‘ve had almost zero time for anything else 😕😔.
Today, though, is an #NYC day 👍🏻👍🏻! TWO bookclubs.
First one on the docket was the #2030SomethingLongReadsBookClub! We had 5 people attend, which is a big number considering big books can make most folks nervous 😎.
Unanimous opinion: LD is the quintessential Western epic! Everyone loved it!
#whatwouldyoudo @DannyHattan
1. Lonesome Dove
2. The Poisonwood Bible
3. Both
The imagery of this sentence had me laughing alone at my desk at work. #imagery #lunchbreak #lonesomedove
No one breaks the law with as much swag as Call & Gus 🏜
#ifoughtthelaw
#anglophileapril
I feel like I've been saving this story for quite some time in the way you wouldn't burn your favorite candle. This was one of my father's favorites which I've seen on his bookcase all my life. Today is the day I burn!
#booksale #easterreading #tbr #epic
pickAdventure, pacing, landscape and character and a masterful setup. Took me 20 years in Texas to get to this classic.
#BookNLunch! (What an apropos title for my new situation *sighs* 😕😔. It‘s a great audiobook, by the way.) Accompaniment this gray and humid noontime: tomato bisque, and a salad of mesculin mix, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, black olives, chicken breast, mozzarella balls, bacon bits, salami, parmesan cheese, and honey dijon dressing. MMMmmm 😋!
Spent part of our Spring Break making a small dent in this brick. (The book caused a security check on one flight!)
uva uvam vivendo varia fit - whatever that means.
Dish Bogget is hopelessly devoted to Lorena Woods, who is in love with Gus, who in turn has nurtured a burning flame for Clara . . . and Clara is no longer interested.
Lots of #jealousguy spottings in this one. #marchintothe70s
I finished Lonesome Dove tonight after a month of reading and I feel like I climbed Mount Everest
Do your best, if you happen to love a fool. You‘ll have my sympathy. Some folks will preach that it‘s a woman‘s duty never to quit, once you make a bond with a man. I say that‘s folly. A bond has to work two ways. If a man don‘t hold up his end, there comes a time to quit.
Have a trip coming. A few new books because, you know, have to be prepared.
I doubt it matters where you die, but it matters where you live.
If you want one thing too much it‘s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things
pick1st 💯 pages were so-so. 2nd 💯 pages grabbed my attention. Then I had 658 pages of rapt engagement with the characters, the story, and the setting...all felt so real! So glad I read this American classic. BTW, the stars on the cover are metallic and “twinkle” depending on how the light hits...👍🏻cover design. It took me almost a month to read because I refuse to carry a huge book around. 4/5🕊s This counts towards #StackAttack2019
I‘d risk a few nags for the opportunity of shooting at an educated man for a change.
I can‘t decide what to read next. 😫
pickBecame an active reader again, read 82 books, and finished Read Harder challenge in 2018. Really enjoyed stretching to more diverse voices and genres. Here‘s the top 10 books I read this year (in no particular order): Lumberjanes Vol. 1, Lonesome Dove, Milk & Honey, Convenience Store Woman, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Kiss Quotient, We Are Okay, Circe, An American Marriage, and The Lightkeepers.
Pictured are my 5-star reads for 2018, the tagged book being the very best. News of the World very close second. Below are all 4 to 5 star reads in 2018:
A Curious Beginning
Caleb‘s Crossing
The Dante Club
The Good Knight
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Kindred
Lonesome Dove (5*)
Little Fires Everywhere
News of the World (5*)
Ready Player One (5*)
The Scarred Woman (5*)
Speed The Dawn
War Cry (5*)
Here‘s a snapshot of my 2018 year in books. It‘s been my highest number thus far and I‘m sure that‘s due to Litsy! My count has exponentially increased over the past several years that I‘ve been on Litsy and my reading life has broadened as I‘ve read different genres that I would never have picked up before. Here‘s to a happy, healthy 2019 and to many more great books!
pickI read this book for the first time the summer I turned 16 and it changed my life. Then I read every book in the series. Just gave the book to my 16 year old son. So the epic saga continues.
#AdventRecommends Day 11
I feel like I‘ve beaten this to death, but if I‘m going to mention some favorite books I have to mention this one. After all, it‘s probably my all time favorite! This book has been a place I run to when I want to go away. It‘s saved me many times. The people of Lonesome Dove are like family. It‘s a book I meander through over and over. Just to check in. You all know what I mean- you‘re Littens!❤️❤️
pickWho knew I would love this book about a cattle drive so much? I miss reading the adventures of the Hat Creek Cattle Company already and Gus McCrae is now one of my favorite literary characters. This book was alternately hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking and was a definite 5 star read for me. Now I have to go tell everyone I know to read it!
Help settle a lighthearted argument between me & my husband! How old does a book have to be to be considered a “classic”? He recently read Lonesome Dove and says he‘s proud of himself for reading a “classic.” I was aghast. It was published in 1985! A classic has to be at least older than me, right? 😂 I say 50 years. Thoughts?
I had to drive to my post office to pick up #bookmail ! My #BOTM arrived, as well as my latest #BookOutletHaul . Lonesome Dove is so not what I normally read, but so many of you loved it, so why not?
I‘m playing Red Dead Redemption 2-any good recs for a western? I‘ve tried some and hated them. Although my problem may be I‘m Native American and we are generally treated pretty gross in western novels. Any non-racist ones would be appreciated:)
So I really want to give westerns a try. I know I've got to read Lonesome Dove, but I'm wondering if the #Littens have other recommendations.
I just found out that Lonesome Dove is the third book in a five book series. Can it be read as a stand alone or must I read the other books??
Thank you kindly! 🐴
pickI finished this yesterday and I feel like I sped right through it. It was a great story, with a lot of characters but all kept me interested. This is why I love Litsy, I would have never picked this out myself but all of your recommendations led me here.
When your library hold comes in and you‘re ready but not ready! 😬😅 this is a long one, hopefully I have some audio activities I can do tomorrow! 🎧
Romance—never, just not a romance person
YA—occasionally, but it has to really catch my attention. As I‘ve gotten older, I just can‘t get into them.
Westerns—I‘d like to start, always heard great things about the tagged. So much on my TBR. Someday!
#sundayfunday
@sebrittain
pickHoly moly, this book is long. But it's also good.
#GARBingo: 9 down, 16 to go
I‘ve waited 33 years - I guess I‘m going to finally read Lonesome Dove. I‘m embarrassed to admit that I have always loathed that yellow and purple original cover with the ugly font. I can get behind reading the edition with this cover.
pickI decided to read this book because of the Great American Read at PBS. I loved the story but not because of the real West feel to the cattle drive. This book was so character-driven. I laughed and cried along with each character. Highly recommend.
I found a stash of books from Mom with her lovely reviews. Be prepared for a bunch of #momreviews postings. @Momreviews
I've told Mr Oryx I'm camped out here until checkout tomorrow. Book, snacks, pool. We've been walking miles every day exploring, so now it's time to relax! Last day of holiday. Back to reality tomorrow, but also back to Daisy 🐕😊.
Gradually working my way through this behemoth, but it's not very mobile, so hotel only reading. The Kindle comes everywhere through. Just in case there's 5 mins...
With this view though, I feel like I should be reading Elena Ferrante
Holiday time! Just some light reading... 😎
Just finished reading Lonesome Dove and loved it so much. It's a book I never thought I would read but am so glad I did. Now I'll be starting the miniseries.
