Reading for August

August 28, 2015

Carl D'Agostino

Categories: Cartoons by Carl D'Agostino Tags: Carl D'Agostino reading challenge

29 responses to “Reading for August”

RoSy
September 8th, 2015 at 19:53

How to Make an Artist Miserable sounds like it would be a fun read.

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Ruptured ACL
September 2nd, 2015 at 22:50

My reading list currently looks like this (all non fiction) Elizabeth of York by Alison Weir, and the Winter King by Thomas Penn followed by a bunch of books on Edward Vi, Bloody Mary, Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots which are all conveniently sitting on a shelf in my father-in-laws house minus the Elizabeth of York book which is actually my own. As you will have guessed my father-in-law has been a “bad” influence on my reading selections Fare Thee Well John Grisham and authors of thy ilk

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parentsfriend
August 29th, 2015 at 23:47

Think I read more than four, but mostly fluff and short mysteries and historical novels. Most informative of the month was Lincoln’s Greatest Case by Brian Macginty. About a legal battle mounted by steamboat owners against a bridge spanning the Mississippi. Not a page turner, but gave me a better picture of the times and how Lincoln became our President. Always try to read at least one non-fiction most history book a month.
Like this challenge as I use the responses to add to my list. By the by, I mainly get my books from the library and read books I can hold and smell and fee. Thank you for this challenge.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 31st, 2015 at 12:21
  
  Yes, no Kindle – embrace real books.
  
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Craig N.
August 29th, 2015 at 22:01

I Just Finished Archie and Jughead

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 31st, 2015 at 12:20
  
  What, no Nancy or Batman ?
  
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Geraldine
August 29th, 2015 at 15:34

I’m usually reading 4 books a week Carl!!! 😉 Thanks for the suggestions.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 29th, 2015 at 16:32
  
  WOW ! Super G !
  
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weisserwatercolours
August 29th, 2015 at 07:55

….reading is such a joy. When I see a child absorbed in reading, it is a great thrill, knowing that little person is going to have a lifetime of many companions. My current read is “History of The Siege of Lisbon”, José Saramago, and is unlike any prose–stylistically–than I’ve read before, and I know once finished, I will turn around and begin again in order to truly experience it.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 29th, 2015 at 14:29
  
  I feel the same way about early reading. Teaching 11th grade history, however, I was lucky to get one third of kids to bring a book to class. Siege of Lisbon by Roque Gameiro is an insightful painting for what you are reading.
  
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aurorajeanalexander
August 29th, 2015 at 05:02

This is quite a reading list, Carl. I really hope you’re having fun – and I’d be really interested to hear how you found “The Last Kingdom”. 🙂

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 29th, 2015 at 14:34
  
  I enjoyed the genre and time period and have read many of the author’s books. At moments I felt I was right in there with the characters in the story. They are all so genuine whether good, bad or scheming. Historians often depict the Dark Ages as a void in European history which is not the case.
  
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Darlene
August 29th, 2015 at 04:26

You´re doing very well. I read more when I worked as I read on the bus two hours a day commuting. Maybe once settled and into more of a routine I can get back into it. So many books, so little time!!

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 29th, 2015 at 14:36
  
  One of the delights of retirement. I lead a somewhat reclusive life but am absolutely content “vacationing” in a good story between book covers.
  
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  - Darlene
    August 31st, 2015 at 07:09
    
    You can travel far without leaving the comfort of your home. Perfect!
    
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leadinglight
August 29th, 2015 at 02:31

That’s a lofty ambition. Hope you manage – it’s not easy doing it when working full-time.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 29th, 2015 at 14:38
  
  Retired and no more work, no more Mondays and no more calendar or alarm clock. The bad part is that most of us must get old and in health decline to get there.
  
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pattisj
August 28th, 2015 at 23:55

I’d be happy to get a book read in a month. Good job, Carl.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 29th, 2015 at 14:40
  
  That’s OK. For a long time I was a 20 pages before bed reader. In that case short stories are more appealing than novels or non fiction.
  
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Sarah's Attic of Treasures
August 28th, 2015 at 21:52

Carl,
I have you beat. Do you read online or do you get to read the actual book?
I miss reading books themselves. It is just not the same reading online.
You can’t hold the computer and turn the pages.
I like that challenge. Did you make it up or was it a challenge on WordPress?
Have a wonderful weekend?

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- Sarah's Attic of Treasures
  August 28th, 2015 at 21:55
  
  I think I read 7. None were very in depth. Or meaningful so you win there. I’d like to read “Fish On Fridays”.
  
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  - Carl D'Agostino
    August 28th, 2015 at 22:13
    
    You will be absolutely astonished on how fish determined much of the course of history of northern Europe in Medieval times and earlier as well. I’ve tired of the dates and battles stuff in history study and enjoy insights into the daily routines of the common people trying to survive in a world of such hardship.
    
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  - Sarah's Attic of Treasures
    August 28th, 2015 at 22:17
    
    I love history or rather I used to. I can’t retain dates and names any more so I get frustration. Not food on the other hand is interesting. .
    
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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 28th, 2015 at 21:55
  
  I search the thrift shops or buy used for less than a dollar each from amazon .
  
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  - Sarah's Attic of Treasures
    August 28th, 2015 at 22:21
    
    I find the free ones. They usually aren’t as good but every once in awhile I read one I really like. I am harder to please lately.
    I miss used book stores. Although I still would be limited to maybe $ 10.00 a month. There were 3 really good ones I Colorado Springs. I helped keep all three in business. I would easily spend a hundred dollars at a time. Those days are long gone but I enjoyed it back then.
    
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mysm2000
August 28th, 2015 at 21:46

I love Bernard Cornwell. I have The Last Kingdom sitting in my “To Be Read” pile and hope to get to it soon. I’ll look forward to your review.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  August 28th, 2015 at 21:56
  
  I reviewed The Last Kingdom on amazon books a few hours ago.I keep my reviews short as very much text would be redundant from all the other reviews although I do try to add something original and never give a review that is a mere summary.
  
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  - mysm2000
    August 28th, 2015 at 21:57
    
    Great! I’ll check it out. Did you like it? Have you read other books by him?
    
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  - Carl D'Agostino
    August 28th, 2015 at 22:09
    
    Yes, read about a dozen and Angus Donald, William Dietrich, and Jack Whyte write in similar style. I really like post Roman Britain stuff especially as the English adopt the very best of Roman culture as far as a sense of honor and loyalty is concerned.
    
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