Monday, August 2, 2021

Two Recent Reads...

 Here are two more books I read and enjoyed, but that I'm not going to review. Mostly because so many people are already familiar with these books.



Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.  I've read several excellent reviews of this book from several different bloggers, and all I can say is that I agree. It's a great read. My favorite part? Rocky!!! I absolutely loved that little alien sidekick. He's definitely the best part of this book. If you like science fiction and you haven't already read this book, I recommend you give it a try.



Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.  I really like the way Krakauer writes, and I thought his recounting of Chris McCandless's nomadic life and subsequent death was very interesting. It's a tragic story, but one that has fascinated many people over the years. It reminded me a lot of  The Cold Vanish by Jon Billman, which is one of my favorite nonfiction reads this year. Both books are worth reading. 

Happy Reading!

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  1. I'm not an SF fan yet, I liked The Martian so I will try this as well. Glad you loved it.

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    1. It's a good read. Though I have to admit, I like The Martian a little better. :)

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  2. Rocky was my favorite part too! He was awesome! :)

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    1. He is awesome! Totally made the book for me. :D

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  3. I really liked both of these. And I totally agree with you about Rocky...and especially the way his people respected the Earthling who did so much for them.

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    1. Yes! Rocky was the best part of this book for me. :)

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  4. I wasn't a fan of The Martian. I am like the only person in the country that felt that way! But I have heard great things about Hail Mary. I'll probably wait for the movie, however. LOL

    I've only read one book by Krakauer, Under the Banner of Heaven, which was very good. I know I need to work in more nonfiction in to my reading and I would certainly be willing to read more from him.

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    1. I wonder if they'll do a movie of Project Hail Mary. I think it'd be hard to get Rocky just right if they do. And Krakauer is a good author; I want to read more of his books, too.

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  5. I DNF'd THE MARTIAN after only a chapter or two because I found it way too slow for me. My husband, however, loved it as well as PROJECT HAIL MARY. He loves all the space-y details that drive me crazy!

    I like Krakauer's writing as well, but his subject matter doesn't always resonate with me. INTO THE WILD, for example, is super depressing. Interesting, but sad. I much preferred INTO THIN AIR.

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    1. Yeah, if you don't like a lot of science details I can see why you didn't like The Martian. I don't mind the tech as long as I also like the characters. And Into the Wild is a pretty sad book. I did read and like Into Thin Air a few years ago. It's a little sad, too.

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  6. I read and enjoyed The Martian but haven't gotten around to this one yet. Like you, I've seen lots of positive reviews of it. And I have not read Krakauer at all but he's another one that I may get to one of these days.

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    1. Krakauer is a good writer. I liked Into Thin Air as well. And I really want to read his Missoula.

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  7. Two more books for my 'want to read shelf. Your posts should come with a health warning! 😁

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    1. :D It's only fair....you're always adding to my TBR list!

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  8. Hi Lark, So glad you liked Into Tne Wild. I read it too. The film directed by Sean Penn is also worth checking out. I have heard that in recent years Chris McCandless' sister wrote a book about her brother that provides more insight into Chris.

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    1. I've heard good things about the movie version of Into the Wild. I'll have to check it out. :)

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  9. Hmmm... I haven't read Weir yet but you have me intrigued

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    1. He's a good writer. I still like The Martian the best, but this is a good read, too.

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  10. Yay, so happy to hear you loved Project Hail Mary too. Rocky was so great. I loved him.

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  11. Hi Lark, I've heard that Weir's book is good but I haven't even read The Martian yet, although I saw the movie & enjoyed it. I'm very backward when it comes to reading contemporary fiction. I'm doing well with the non fiction side of it this year, though.

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    1. They did a good job with the movie version of The Martian, though I still like the book better. And I've been trying to read more nonfiction this year, too. :)

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  12. I think I might read 'Hail Mary'. I did like the author's other book, The Martian. I'm interested in the alien named Rocky. For some reason, I often find sidekicks more fun than the hero or main character.

    Have a lovely day.

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    1. I really liked The Martian, too. And I think you'd really like Rocky! He's such a great character. :) Thanks for commenting, Lissa.

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  13. I've watched Into the Wild, but not read it. I'm glad to hear it was worth the read.

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  14. Sometimes the only review I need to read says, "Yes, read this!"

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    1. I know what you mean! I don't always have the time to read really long reviews. Or the patience. ;D

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  15. I love finding a great book. I haven't read these.

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    1. I liked both books, and I'm a fan of both authors.

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  16. Hail Mary has definitely been getting some great reviews -- but this is the first mention of Rocky! So curious now!

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  17. Both of these sound great. I'm not usually a fan of sci-fi, but I might give this one a shot.

    Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog.

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    1. I used to read a lot more science fiction growing up than I do now, but I still enjoy a good space yarn. :)

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  18. I'm just about to finish up listening to the audiobook of Project Hail Mary, and I couldn't agree more. I'm loving it, and unless something totally unexpected happens in the last couple of hours, it's going to be one of my Best Reads this year.

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  19. I had no plan on reading Project Hail Mary until you mentioned Rocky. I feel I need to meet him!

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  20. I loved The Martian and heard so many good things about Hail Mary. I need to read it! Is Into the Wild the one where Kristen Stewart was in the film adaptation? If so, it was kind of depressing.

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    1. I think that's the movie version of it; I haven't seen it yet. But the book is very sad just because Chris dies so young.

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  21. I've seen the film adaptation of Into The Wild. I remember the soundtrack was very good! I should check out the book.

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  22. I've heard a lot of good things about Project Hail Mary. Another book to add to my wishlist. :)

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    1. That ever-growing neverending wishlist! ;D

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  23. I remember when I first heard about Into the Wild I had no desire to read it but we watched the movie and I loved it. I would really like to read the book one day. So glad you enjoyed both of these!

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    1. The book is good and reads well. I think you'd like it.

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  24. I have Into the Wild on my TBR shelf and keep on meaning to make time to read it. I am also fascinated by this type of book.

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    1. There's just something about these kinds of stories that always intrigues me! And this one reads really well, even if it's sad.

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  25. I liked Into the Wild when I read it. Such a sad story. Project Hail Mary does sound good. I never did read The Martian, although I enjoyed the movie. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

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    1. Into the Wild is a very sad story. And such a waste of a life. And I think The Martian is still my favorite Andy Weir book, but Project Hail Mary was a fun read. I wonder if they'll try to make a movie of it.

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  26. I read Project Hail Mary this summer and loved it as well. It was a fun adventure. I still need to read Into the Wild . . .

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