The Moving Word

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A Review of “The Other Typist” by Suzanne Rindell

OtherTypist

My Goodreads review:

The debut novel from Suzanne Rindell is an amazing character study of a shy transcriptionist named Rose who works in a police station in the early 1920′s.

A vivacious and beautiful woman named Odalie is hired and she entrances Rose in every way. Soon, Rose is completely devoted to her mysterious new friend and that leads the sheltered Rose to places she never imagined she would go.

Rindell’s chief skill is in building atmosphere and suspicion and she rewards her astute readers with a delicious mystery of dread and doubt. I enjoy stories where you are never quite sure whether something is really happening or not. “The Other Typist” satisfied that need quite well.

Curing Ignorance

ignorance

No Talking

Reading Lists

Years ago, I began keeping a list of the books I read and listen to. Every year I have a goal of reaching 100 and I never make it. I’ve made it to the upper 80′s but no more. Right now, I am in the mid-60′s.

Anyway, as a result I have been reluctant to read books over 500 pages. I’m thinking maybe I need to skip next year and tackle some longer books. I have been neglecting history books and novels such as Les Miserables and Moby Dick

What about you? Do you have reading goals? Do you make a list of all that you read?

I look forward to your replies. As always, thank you for reading my humble blog!

Book Humor

Humor for Readers

Library Humor

Bookworms and Technology

While I know little about technology, I can still enjoy all the blessings that come from the knowledge and achievements of others. We are truly blessed in our day to have so many tools to enjoy information and stories. As a bookworm, I am embracing the opportunities as much as I can.

  • I will always be reading a book with more stacked beside my bed and a list of holds at the library.
  • I will always be listening to an audio book in my car when I drive and have a stack waiting for me to enjoy.
  • I have audio books I listen to on my computer while I am working or relaxing.
  • I have e-books downloaded on my computer kindle.
  • I have e-books on the kindle on my Android.

Recently, I finished reading my first book on my phone. I was proud to have taken that step. At some point, I will get a real e-book reader but for now, my phone will work fine. Thanks to technology, I can read or listen to a book everywhere I go. What can be better than that?

I know I’m not the only one who has this many books going at once. I’d love to hear your story about your adventures with books and technology–high-tech or low-tech.

The taste of writing…

Thinking the Impossible

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