Greenbanks and Passage both really appeal to me in completely different ways and The Uncommon Reader has been on my radar for years. Interestingly, I have not enjoyed the Emma Straub books I’ve read with the exception of This Time Tomorrow. I loved it. I read it not long after my mother died, and dang. All the feels. I’m not a typical “summer reader”. I do sometimes look for faster paced books but also longer and meatier ones since I have more time and mental energy. I’m a mood reader every season. 😉
Girl- THE LENGTH!!! If I read Passage, Or any of her other books, it would have to be some kind of massive project I undertake. 😳 Maybe it could be a summer goal or a slow and steady over a season? I’ve actually always been intrigued by The Doomsday Book I didn’t realize they were by the same author.
I can tell you right now, not because our reading tastes overlap that much but because our sensibilities do, that you would not like Straub’s other books. 😉
Well, the length is definitely a factor. All of her really good books can be quite lengthy.
And Doomsday is honestly just so good for a variety of readers…it’s historical fiction, it’s near-future fiction (now closer to present day), it’s a study on people in crises, it’s time travel. It’s got quiet British snark. Gah. Love it.
I’m glad you say that, because I keep thinking I’d like Straub’s others, but they just … almost repel me. In fact, one of my goals for the rest of this year, and definitely into next, is to get back to trusting my gut with my book choices.
OK, one of her books seriously might be a slow and steady project for me. Would you recommend Doomsday or Passage if I try it?
And seriously, trusting my gut and avoiding reading FOMO has been a goal for the past two years. I’m almost never wrong, but sometimes I just can’t help myself, and I almost always regret it.
That’s exciting. For a slow and steady read, I *think* Passage might be more suited to that approach, because I’d said Doomsday is more reliant on the forward motion and building of the plot, and I’d worry about losing momentum. It’s also a bit longer than Doomsday, so I think that makes a difference, too.
I love Anthony Horowitz and Lev Grossman. I recently read The Bright Sword which I loved but I had the King Arthur background. I still have yet to read Emma Straub. I like to mix things up in the summer. A little of the beach in my books and thrillers. I usually start out with Elin Hilderbrand. I read Silver Girl during my Aruba vacation and I loved it. I will definitely take a look at some of your other recommendations to add to my TBR. Lots to explore.
Greenbanks and Passage both really appeal to me in completely different ways and The Uncommon Reader has been on my radar for years. Interestingly, I have not enjoyed the Emma Straub books I’ve read with the exception of This Time Tomorrow. I loved it. I read it not long after my mother died, and dang. All the feels. I’m not a typical “summer reader”. I do sometimes look for faster paced books but also longer and meatier ones since I have more time and mental energy. I’m a mood reader every season. 😉
Right? I think it’s hard for mood readers to allow the bubble of their mood be dictated by anything outside. 😆
I’d LOVE to hear your thoughts on Passage. I liked the audio a lot when I read it.
That’s funny, because this is the only Straub I’ve read. I’ve looked at her others, and they just don’t look right for me.
Girl- THE LENGTH!!! If I read Passage, Or any of her other books, it would have to be some kind of massive project I undertake. 😳 Maybe it could be a summer goal or a slow and steady over a season? I’ve actually always been intrigued by The Doomsday Book I didn’t realize they were by the same author.
I can tell you right now, not because our reading tastes overlap that much but because our sensibilities do, that you would not like Straub’s other books. 😉
Well, the length is definitely a factor. All of her really good books can be quite lengthy.
And Doomsday is honestly just so good for a variety of readers…it’s historical fiction, it’s near-future fiction (now closer to present day), it’s a study on people in crises, it’s time travel. It’s got quiet British snark. Gah. Love it.
I’m glad you say that, because I keep thinking I’d like Straub’s others, but they just … almost repel me. In fact, one of my goals for the rest of this year, and definitely into next, is to get back to trusting my gut with my book choices.
OK, one of her books seriously might be a slow and steady project for me. Would you recommend Doomsday or Passage if I try it?
And seriously, trusting my gut and avoiding reading FOMO has been a goal for the past two years. I’m almost never wrong, but sometimes I just can’t help myself, and I almost always regret it.
That’s exciting. For a slow and steady read, I *think* Passage might be more suited to that approach, because I’d said Doomsday is more reliant on the forward motion and building of the plot, and I’d worry about losing momentum. It’s also a bit longer than Doomsday, so I think that makes a difference, too.
Greenbanks sounds right up my alley. Thanks for putting it on my radar!
I think you’d love it! It’s a GEM from Persephone Books.
I love Anthony Horowitz and Lev Grossman. I recently read The Bright Sword which I loved but I had the King Arthur background. I still have yet to read Emma Straub. I like to mix things up in the summer. A little of the beach in my books and thrillers. I usually start out with Elin Hilderbrand. I read Silver Girl during my Aruba vacation and I loved it. I will definitely take a look at some of your other recommendations to add to my TBR. Lots to explore.
The Bright Sword is staring at me from my shelves. I’ve GOT to get to it.
Yes, you must!
If you have some King Arthur background it’s very helpful.
I do! I went through a King Arthur/Round Table/Sword in the Stone/Once and Future King era in my teens. 😆
Perfect!!