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Sunday vibes while reading my first Grisham book — a Christmas gift from a friend. 200 pages in and pleasantly surprised so far.

Lent to me by a friend , this is not his usual. After reading about his early life I would say this is a fictional story of his early childhood on a cotton farm. I think the term is “ dirt poor”. Knowing this I really enjoyed it after a slow start. He is an inspiration. From such a childhood to where he is now. His work in getting wrongfully convicted out of prison and on death row is very commendable.

A Painted House , this story is narrated by a seven year old boy Luke who lives with parents and grandparents on a Arkansas cotton farm in the 1950s it is definitely a atmospheric story with baseball being a big part of their lives and a series of events this young boy witnesses pushes the story along , it was a little boring to me.

Good.

New read 😊

This is a sweet book - small farm life from the perspective of a 7-yr-old. The references and dreams of baseball made this a fun read in anticipation of spring. ...Also, I wish I tracked all the books I‘ve read where life would finally be good if only the MC could get to St Louis.

#ReadTheUSA2020 Arkansas

Does anyone listen to books on CD? Anyone interested in all or any of these? I will happily give them away to anyone who is interested and first to respond (US only). Let me know if you‘re interested and I‘ll let you know how to contact me to get your address to me.

It‘s a stretch to call this book a mystery. Yes, a murder takes place, but there‘s no doubt whodunnit. Instead it‘s a young boy‘s recollection of the harvest season in 1952 that changed his life. However...my challenge, my rules! Also, since I convinced the #mystery book club to make it this month‘s selection, I AM calling it a mystery! I think now I finally have the map right and have included states I missed before. #Arkansas #50states

I love this book. I reread it at least once a year.

#ReadingUSA2019 #Arkansas @Librarybelle

This book set in Arkansas in the early 1950's on a cotton farm was loosely based on Grisham's boyhood.

I thought this book was okay. The story was predictable. I also didn't like the way the author wrote about the Hill people and the Mexicans. I realize it was a different time, but when he'd write about his family treating them better than other farms, it was out if place and a bit like bragging.

📖 A Painted House by John Grisham
🎬 You've Got Mail
🎵 Come On-A My House - Rosemary Clooney

#ManicMonday @JoScho

Currently in front of the fireplace since it‘s -6 degrees Fahrenheit outside 🥶
1. Historical fiction
2. Horror books (fun fact: I LOVE horror movies too)
3. Literary fiction

Enjoying this book while keeping tabs on the lunar eclipse! 🌝
The main character is a kid living on a farm during the 1950s and every so often there‘s a quote that makes me giggle - like this one!

Used bookstore find inside a book I was going to buy. I couldn‘t help but wonder what happened between Rudy and Diane as I browsed the rest of the books....

A rare Grisham novel not about lawyers. A Painted House is a beautiful novel of adolescence, class differences, and rural life.

Day 3 of #31BookPics @howjessreads
This is my underrated book pic. I read this when I was younger (a teenager) and I think it's what started my love of Southern reads. A lot of people find this a so-so book I think but I really loved it!

Knowing this is a story about a family and not a thriller or murder mystery helped my perspective. Thank you fellow Littens for setting the stage. Grisham‘s writing is good as always and this is not the typical litigator story. I like it, it was a sweet story that‘s slower paced but enjoyable.

I loved this book, I have often thought of reading it again.

This book moved rather slow for me. I was also surprised by the ending. Not in a good way, but in a way that felt unfinished. I enjoyed the beginning and the development of the characters and slow moving plot, but felt like more should've taken place.

Still need to do some of the details, but we‘re almost done with the first side of our house! I‘m soooo happy with how it‘s turning out!

Had a slow start but picked up in the middle

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Wouldn‘t be my first guess either😜 #litsypartyofone

This book was unexpectedly good. I chose it because I needed an Arkansas book for my #usareadingroadtrip, but it surprised me with its sensitivity. The narrator is a 7-year-old boy growing up on a small cotton farm in the 1950s, who is witness to some adult crimes, and struggles to cope. Excellent picture of small-farm and small-town life of the time. But not a fast-moving crime thriller, and far less formulaic than expected from a Grisham novel.

"Once again I had asked an innocent question, and because of it, I was banished from the conversation.."

I'm definitely enjoying the book so far. A bit slower paced compared to what I like, or maybe I just haven't had enough reading time.

On to my next read.