Monday, April 11, 2022

It's Monday! What are you reading? #8 '22

 Happy Monday, my bookish friends. It's been a while since I have participated in this meme.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are planning to read over the week. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment and add to your TBR pile! This meme is hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. I am reading The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. I read it back in 2018 and since it is my book club's pick for April I am rereading it.

About the book (from Goodreads):

Alaska, 1974.
Unpredictable. Unforgiving. Untamed.
For a family in crisis, the ultimate test of survival.

Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier.

Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a tumultuous time, caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, dares to hope that a new land will lead to a better future for her family. She is desperate for a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.

At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. In a wild, remote corner of the state, they find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the Allbrights’ lack of preparation and dwindling resources.

But as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture. Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. In their small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible truth: they are on their own. In the wild, there is no one to save them but themselves.

In this unforgettable portrait of human frailty and resilience, Kristin Hannah reveals the indomitable character of the modern American pioneer and the spirit of a vanishing Alaska―a place of incomparable beauty and danger. The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, the fight for survival, and the wildness that lives in both man and nature.

I stacked my shelves again this week and you can read that post here.

So, what have you been reading lately? And what's coming up on your radar? If you would like to join the fun click on the link below 😀

22 comments:

  1. I read The Great Alone when it came out so I don't remember all the details but I do remember enjoying it very much, despite the sadness of the plot in places. I hope your book club likes reading it together!

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    1. Mia, I read it in 2018 and when I started rereading it a lot came back to me, but thankfully not everything!

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  2. I always enjoy Kristin Hannah's books. Thanks for sharing, and here are my WEEKLY UPDATES

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    1. Laurel, I used to love reading her books but hadn't read one in a few years, it's nice to revisit her again :)

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  3. Awesome pick Cindy! I've been trying to read this book since it came out! Thank you for the reminder!📚💜

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    1. Susan, I loved it the first time I read it and am enjoying it this time too. I think you would enjoy it.

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  4. I used to love Kristin Hannah's books. I haven't read any in a long time and this looks like a good one. Hope you have a great week!

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    1. Thanks, Yvonne, I used to love her books as well. It has been 3 or 4 years since I last read her.

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  5. I have only read her Firefly Lane and loved it. Have had her other books on my TBR but haven't gotten around to reading any more.. thanks for sharing this one.

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    1. Hena, I understand, so many books, so little time! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. I've been wanting to read this one for a while. I just got an audible credit, so I'm getting it now. But, now to find the time to get to it!

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    1. Wendy, I understand, and it is long! It is good (and heavy too), but so well-written.

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  7. I hope you enjoy the reread.

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  8. Like many I read The Great Alone as well. Rather brutal in parts!Hope the reread goes well.

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  9. I hope you enjoy The Great Alone book you are reading. Have a great week! Thanks for following my blog. I already am a follower of your's. P.S. I fixed the Twitter icon on my blog, thank you!

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  10. I read this book when it came out. I loved most of it but hated the end. :)

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    1. Aj, I understand that completely. A very emotional book.

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  11. I haven't had a chance to read The Great Alone, but I do want to. I hope you are enjoying your reading!

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  12. This is one of my favorites by Kristen Hannah. Loved the scenery and the story was so different, but brilliant. Enjoy the reread!

    Elza Reads

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