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Rockygirl's Late Start 2012 Reads

Keep track of what you read in 2012. One thread per member, please.
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rockygirl
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Post by rockygirl » Wed July 18th, 2012, 8:22 pm

Finished Eclipse: A Novel of Lewis and Clark by Richard Wheeler.

I was really excited for this one, because the Lewis and Clark journey is one of my favorite subjects to teach.

But, this book focused on the supposed syphilis of Lewis, which is just a theory. More interesting was the widening gulf between Clark and his slave York. Overall, not a book for me.
Currently reading Cocaine Blues.

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Post by rockygirl » Sat July 21st, 2012, 8:02 pm

Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride.

I really liked the author's memoir, The Color of Water, so I wanted to read this book for a while.

But, while it was an interesting story, I didn't like the style of writing. Also, some of the plot didn't really come together for me.

Two books I didn't really like in a row. Hoping I choose better next time. :rolleyes:
Currently reading Cocaine Blues.

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Post by rockygirl » Fri August 24th, 2012, 11:52 pm

I was away for a couple of weeks and did a bunch of reading/finishing.

Will update list soon!!
Currently reading Cocaine Blues.

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