So these were the books that came up in conversation on Monday night.
I will get back to write a bit more on them but each title has a link to it which brings up more on where the book is/was coming from as well.
Read & enjoy!
In Cold Blood – Truman Capote
Researching a murder
Wedding in December – Anita Shreeve
Not her best. She oftens writes about relationships.
The Great Shame – Thomas Keneally
Botany of Desire – Michael Pollan
About how plants rule us. Featuring: Apples, Tulips, Potatoes, Marijuana.
Jasmine & Arnica – Nicola Naylor
Book about a blind woman into aromatherapy who travels through India.
Sunbird – Wilbur Smith
Set in Africa
Ancient Evenings - Norman Mailer
Set in Egypt
Number One Ladies Detective Agency – Alexander McCall Smith
“Twee or is it me?” asks V.
The question was asked why did the chirpy, lolling dialogue work so well in setting the scene & characters in McCall Smith's Africa but didn't do the same for the author's books set in Scotland. Is this because of the way white people like to view black people?
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