Litsy

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World | Peter Frankopan

#NextUp #nonfiction
I‘m starting this for this months book club. I was intimidated by the size (#doorstopper) but I‘m now a couple of chapters in and i am enjoying this.
#ILoveThisCover

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MalaysianBiblioholic

The Complete Don Quixote | Miguel de Cervantes

From one big book to another. #literallyvirtual #doorstopper

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holarosarita

The Little Friend: A Novel | Donna Tartt

so-so

This novel is beautifully written but surprisingly brutal. Everyone goes around ignoring each other‘s feelings in a way that is almost cruel and that makes for a very frustrating 500+ pages.

The plot goes nowhere and ends with a thud on a non sequitur. And the only two characters to have anything approaching a real arc (out of myriads) are two of the “bad guys.”

Wish my original pick for my #readharder2020 #doorstopper had worked out. 🤷🏻‍♀️

khooliha I am excited to hear if something/someone died every chapter. 4y

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ashsbookmarks

The Count of Monte Cristo | Alexander Dumas

I need to break out this #doorstopper again! I‘m 450 pages in. This has been on my #tbr for way too long! Number one goal this year is to finish it!!
#resolutions #newyear #countofmontecristo #alexanderdumas #readharder #reader #booker #bookish #bookishlove #bookworm #booknerd #ilikebigbooks #iheartreading

annahenke Been meaning to read this for ages! 4y

KarouBlue Same goal! We‘ve got this! 4y

DGRachel It‘s on my list to read this year, too! I was duped by an abridged copy and I must read the unabridged version! 4y

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ashsbookmarks

The Goldfinch: A Novel | Donna Tartt

Currently reading....and really enjoying the story so far.
Who else has read The Goldfinch? Is the movie good? I want to finish the book before I watch the movie!
#thegoldfinch #books #doorstopper #DonnaTartt #reader #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookish #bookishlove #bookworm #bookbird #booklover #booknerd #readharder #reading #currentlyreading

Soubhiville I love this book! I haven‘t seen this movie yet, but I do want to. 4y

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Moony

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell | Susanna Clarke

A friend of mine borrowed me that book. She loves the story and she pique my curiosity. Can I accomplish the 1020 pages???? #doorstopper #fantasy #filmadaptation #chunkster

Freespirit Wow that's huge! 5y

Buechersuechtling Uh. Some months ago, I made an effort with this, too because I liked the idea of the plot. But the writing style wasn‘t for me – I was annoyed pretty fast, so I quickly put the book aside. 🤐 But I‘m pretty excited to hear from someone who _really_ reads it. So please post your thoughts and impressions often. 😘 5y

Moony @Freespirit yeeees it the hugest book I ever read, 5y

Moony @Buechersuechtling yes, of course. But perhaps I don't like it, too. ;) 5y

Buechersuechtling @Moony Don‘t judge a book by the opinions others give you unsolicitedly. 😉 5y

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bibliobliss

Kushiel's Dart | Jacqueline Carey

• I am starting this one while the dog is on guard patrol •

#TBR #dogsofLitsy #reading #reader #Saturday #doorstopper #bigbooks

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Divinenanny

The Reality Dysfunction | Peter F. Hamilton

I figured, now that I have extra time for reading (when breastfeeding, pumping or with a sleeping baby on me) I should tackle some door-stoppers! #1000pages+ #doorstopper #scifi #sf #mbtr