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TexasProgresive

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25. I finally finished Crime and Punishment

Thu May 14, 2015, 08:34 AM

May 2015

It's not that hard of a read or overly long, but you would think in retirement I would find plenty of time to read. Not so, I have been busy with so many things that need my attention. Anyway it was a good read.

I just started Morgan LLwelyn's 1916: A NOVEL OF THE IRISH REBELLION. This a a reread, I have read 1916, 1921 and 1972. I just found out that Ms. Llwelyn has written 1949: A Novel of the Irish Free State and
1999: A Novel of the CelticTiger and the Search for Peace . That means I will read 1921, get 1949 from my library, read 1972 and finally get 1999 from the library.

If you want to have a real feel for Ireland in the 20th century check out these historical novels by Ms. Llwelyn. They are worthy reads. In 1916 we are introduced to Ned Halloran who survives the sinking of the Titanic. The 1st 3 chapters gives a snapshot of the ship, its crash and how it affected survivors, family and friends. The sinking changes young Ned in ways that will move him from the son of a "strong" farmer into an uber Irish patriot.

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What are you reading the week of Sunday, May 10, 2015? [View all] scarletwoman May 2015 OP

Have just finished Ch. 1 of The Pillars of the Earth. So far, I really enjoy it. CurtEastPoint May 2015 #1

I reread that book once in a while TexasProgresive May 2015 #4

And I am in Normandy now, enjoying the cathedrals and tomorrow, Mont St Michel! CurtEastPoint May 2015 #9

We enjoyed that one too. Enthusiast May 2015 #5

"The Arc of the Swallow," S. J. Gazan shenmue May 2015 #2

It sounds like an interesting book, actually. scarletwoman May 2015 #16

Hello, everyone! Thank you for the thread, scarletwoman. Happy Mother's Day to all DU mothers! Enthusiast May 2015 #3

Hi, Enthusiast! I'm happy to hear that "Strange Shores" blew your mind. scarletwoman May 2015 #15

Hi scarletwoman. Enthusiast May 2015 #17

Girl on the Train Mz Pip May 2015 #6

That sounds good. Enthusiast May 2015 #7

I have that one on hold request for e-edition at the library. Last night, I finished japple May 2015 #10

Thank you, japple. Enthusiast May 2015 #11

I know what you mean. My stack keeps growing and my time seems to keep shrinking japple May 2015 #14

I'm happy to know you are well supplied with books in the event of some catastrophe. Enthusiast May 2015 #18

I'm reading the Girl on the Train too. Worried senior May 2015 #20

I read that too womanofthehills May 2015 #33

Since there is no "what are you reading" in the no-fiction section...... dixiegrrrrl May 2015 #8

That sounds highly entertaining, dixiegrrrrl. Harpo! Enthusiast May 2015 #12

Finished Rendell's Live Flesh hermetic May 2015 #13

Sometimes it is pleasant to have a happy ending. And sometimes it is necessary for me too. Enthusiast May 2015 #19

I saw a reference to my novel on another DU thread today DFW May 2015 #21

Hey, man! Help us out a little bit and post the title of your book! scarletwoman May 2015 #22

"The Time Cellar." I'll even go you one better DFW May 2015 #23

What's a better deal for you, Kindle or paperback? TexasProgresive May 2015 #29

I was a babe in the woods DFW May 2015 #30

How cool! Enthusiast May 2015 #31

I did get some very cool plugs in time for the back cover DFW May 2015 #32

I wasn't in the mood to read anything I had on hand, so I downloaded japple May 2015 #24

I finally finished Crime and Punishment TexasProgresive May 2015 #25

My wife retired 3 years ago DFW May 2015 #26

Is your 1st novel published? TexasProgresive May 2015 #27

It is. DFW May 2015 #28

Spirit of Steamboat hermetic May 2015 #34

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. SheilaT May 2015 #35

Thanks, SheilaT. Will have to check this out. I have only seen the 1st movie and loved japple May 2015 #36