“Grandfather’s skirts would flap in the wind along the churchyard path and I would hang on. He often found things to do in the vestry, excuses for getting out of the vicarage (kicking the swollen door, cursing) and so long as he took me he couldn’t get up to much. I was a sort of hobble; he was my minder and I was his. He’d have liked to get further away, but petrol was rationed. The church was at least safe. My grandmother never went near it — except feet first in her coffin, but htat was years later, when she was buried in the same grave with him.”
From Bad Blood by Lorna Sage
I wasn’t planning on starting any new books until I finished my last batch (I have finished some) but I just realized that the Slaves of Golconda discussion is coming up soon and I must join in this time. The last two books I had a hard time reading so I put them off but no more excuses. So if I want to finish this book on time I must start now.
Anyway, I think this one will be quite different if that first paragraph is anything to go by. Plus, there’s this little bit I found on the book jacket which just grabs me: From the memories of her family and of the wounds they inflicted on one another, she tells an extraordinary tale of thwarted love, failed religion, and the salvation she found books.
So, if this sounds like something you want to read join us in the discussion next Monday. How about you though? Start any new books today?
I just started a review copy called Ashes to Water. I swore I wasn’t going to accept any more review copies but you know how it goes! I was compelled. It is a little bit of a sickness I think. Anyway, so far, it is a very easy flowing read!
I read this last year and I think I enjoyed it. I will have to check my review. I remember loving that first paragraph.
It’s a pretty quick read so you should be able to finish on time. I am looking forward to the discussion!
Based on the excerpt, I know I would enjoy this one.
I’m reading this right now, too, and it moves quickly. I like the author’s ‘voice’ and she does indeed have a very colorful childhood! I’m in the mood to start something new but I am trying to stop myself from picking up another book…
I read the first chapter of The Making of a Duchess by Shana Galen, last night (no reading, so far today). It has a pretty exciting beginning, with a young French Duke and his mother escaping from a fire set by murderous peasants. Hopefully, the rest of the book will be just as good.
Love the quote from Bad Blood.
It does sound like an interesting read, enjoy it 🙂
I’m currently reading a story called Broken Birds The Story of My Momila, based on the authors real life experiences growing up with family members who are Holocaust survivors. It’s really interesting.
Sounds intriguing, and it will be interesting to hear what you think about it.
I like the excerpt you selected. I started The Passage by Justin Cronin this past weekend and finished it yesterday. Now I can get back to all the books I ignored to read it! 😉 Happy reading!