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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #60 on: December 13, 2025, 09:26:42 AM »
Indiana and politics - I know DR RODZINSKI it was a most satisfying result.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #61 on: December 13, 2025, 09:32:15 AM »
I read two BK books this year. Both on vacation because that’s the only time I can dig into a book the way I must. Directed By and Richard and Me.
I’ve only begun Annabelle. And I got halfway through Goldman’s The Season at some point.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #62 on: December 13, 2025, 09:35:28 AM »
Quote from: Jrand75 on December 13, 2025, 09:26:02 AM
Oh my TOD.

Annabelle & Thatch, Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard & Me, and DR FREDDIE's books!

We are quite the literary group around these here parts.

Thank you, Jrand!

If you don't have one already, I'll send you a copy of John G's book to stuff in your stocking, or anyone's stocking of your choosing - The book is not only enjoyable as reading material, it's also quite beautiful!  Added kudos to whomever designed it.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #63 on: December 13, 2025, 09:44:03 AM »
Quote from: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 09:35:28 AM
Quote from: Jrand75 on December 13, 2025, 09:26:02 AM
Oh my TOD.

Annabelle & Thatch, Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard & Me, and DR FREDDIE's books!

We are quite the literary group around these here parts.

Thank you, Jrand!

If you don't have one already, I'll send you a copy of John G's book to stuff in your stocking, or anyone's stocking of your choosing - The book is not only enjoyable as reading material, it's also quite beautiful!  Added kudos to whomever designed it.


Just sent it - estimated arrival Wednesday, Dec. 17
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #64 on: December 13, 2025, 09:55:41 AM »
We've watched episode 4 of the gay hockey series HEATED RIVALRY - and it's good to see that the rollicking romance and heat of what had caused such a stir in episodes 1 and 2 are back, as opposed to the tastefulness of episode 3 (which some on the net had referred to as something of a bait and switch). 

Very interested to see if the next two weeks' episodes (episodes 5 and 6) bring together the two very different hockey player romance stories.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #65 on: December 13, 2025, 10:24:28 AM »
Don’t forget another HHW literary luminary, JRand himself! Published in the venerable American Cemetery & Cremation magazine!
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #66 on: December 13, 2025, 10:25:49 AM »
Quote from: Rodzinski on December 13, 2025, 10:24:28 AM
Don’t forget another HHW literary luminary, JRand himself! Published in the venerable American Cemetery & Cremation magazine!


Yes!  That's an excellent article!
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #67 on: December 13, 2025, 10:38:00 AM »
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #68 on: December 13, 2025, 10:42:53 AM »
Now they are saying 125 people.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #69 on: December 13, 2025, 10:48:28 AM »
Oh, my. That's a lot of ASS for a salad.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #70 on: December 13, 2025, 10:55:46 AM »
Quote from: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:54:58 AM
TOD:  this was a particularly notable year in books by HHW-ers:  BK's Vegas Can Be Murder (which this household gave a five-star review) and the beautiful, page-turning Richard and Me, John G's Hill Country Winery Getaways (which in addition to being a terrific read and reference book, also makes for a fine stocking stuffer for the holidays - we've bought 7 copies so far for wine-loving friends) and Larry's Annabelle and Thatch, which surpassed even my already-high expectations.

And much appreciation to fellow DRs for their support of my new book this summer!

Thank you for being a repeat customer!
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #71 on: December 13, 2025, 11:03:47 AM »
Quote from: John G. on December 13, 2025, 10:55:46 AM
Quote from: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:54:58 AM
TOD:  this was a particularly notable year in books by HHW-ers:  BK's Vegas Can Be Murder (which this household gave a five-star review) and the beautiful, page-turning Richard and Me, John G's Hill Country Winery Getaways (which in addition to being a terrific read and reference book, also makes for a fine stocking stuffer for the holidays - we've bought 7 copies so far for wine-loving friends) and Larry's Annabelle and Thatch, which surpassed even my already-high expectations.

And much appreciation to fellow DRs for their support of my new book this summer!

Thank you for being a repeat customer!


Maybe some of the Guests to HHW (there are over 150 online right now, assuming they're not bots) will be looking for gift ideas! 
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #72 on: December 13, 2025, 11:41:16 AM »
We just got back from Dad's 101st birthday lunch! We tuckered him out yesterday so we said our goodbyes, and head home tomorrow morning.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #73 on: December 13, 2025, 11:42:39 AM »
He surprised us yesterday by wanting dinner as well as lunch. He hasn't been up for dinner with us in years. And we went to the new aquarium in between, so he didn't get his usual nap.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #74 on: December 13, 2025, 11:49:35 AM »
Quote from: Laura on December 13, 2025, 10:42:53 AM
Now they are saying 125 people.

I'm not surprised as he was young.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #75 on: December 13, 2025, 11:51:02 AM »
Quote from: MichaelG on December 13, 2025, 11:42:39 AM
He surprised us yesterday by wanting dinner as well as lunch. He hasn't been up for dinner with us in years. And we went to the new aquarium in between, so he didn't get his usual nap.

This is wonderful.  Turning 101 is exciting, as I'm sure having you there to celebrate with him.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #76 on: December 13, 2025, 11:53:04 AM »
Quote from: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 09:35:28 AM
Thank you, Jrand!

If you don't have one already, I'll send you a copy of John G's book to stuff in your stocking, or anyone's stocking of your choosing - The book is not only enjoyable as reading material, it's also quite beautiful!  Added kudos to whomever designed it.


I agree with you, it is beautiful as well as an enjoyable read.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #77 on: December 13, 2025, 12:02:08 PM »
DR John G, I have your book, but it will most likely make my Best Books of 2026.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #78 on: December 13, 2025, 12:29:16 PM »
My favorite memoirs for the year:

Richard and Me: A Supercalifragilistic Friendship
It was a joy reading about this very special relationship.

Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks a beautiful memoir about dealing with the sudden death of her husband Tony Horwitz.
Separately and together they are both very interesting people.

Angels on the Clothesline: A Memoir by Ani Tuzman
Growing up in an area with a large Jewish population I was somewhat sheltered by anti-semitism.  This memoir by the child of Houlicost survivors living in a remote area where bigotry surrounds her.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #79 on: December 13, 2025, 12:34:54 PM »
Quote from: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:43:44 AM
TOD 2:

A few trusted writers came through: Fredrik Backman with My Friends, Wally Lamb with The River Is Waiting, and Han Kang with We Do Not Part.


I have My Friends on hold at my library.  I know I should read The River is Waiting, yet everytime I think about getting it I pass.  I did not love We Do Not Part like you did.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #80 on: December 13, 2025, 12:38:37 PM »
DR John, does it matter if I haven't read the first two books before reading Three Comrades?
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #81 on: December 13, 2025, 12:41:09 PM »
Favorite mysteries/thrillers:

Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #82 on: December 13, 2025, 12:41:55 PM »
Favorite dystopian:

All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #83 on: December 13, 2025, 12:46:25 PM »
Fiction:

A Sea of Unspoken Things

Tilt by Emma Pattee
About the BIG earthquake in Portland
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #84 on: December 13, 2025, 12:48:06 PM »
Historical fiction:

Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #85 on: December 13, 2025, 12:48:48 PM »
Those were just the books published this year.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #86 on: December 13, 2025, 12:56:57 PM »
From 2023, The Little Liar by Mitch Albom.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #87 on: December 13, 2025, 01:02:21 PM »
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #88 on: December 13, 2025, 01:07:32 PM »
Back from rehearsal - Cheryl did a great job finishing her number and I did detail work on scenes in act two and that went very well.
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Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE
« Reply #89 on: December 13, 2025, 01:33:32 PM »
Quote from: bk on December 13, 2025, 01:07:32 PM
Back from rehearsal - Cheryl did a great job finishing her number and I did detail work on scenes in act two and that went very well.

Great rehearsal news!
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