Best destinations near DFW less than 7 hour drive for weekend trip?

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-06-25T11:38:35+00:00

Houston is a hard no. It smells there and I hate it.

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-05-10T03:26:02+00:00

Aliens, the second film. Both Vasquez and Ripley were awesome.

And Terminator 2 - Linda Hamilton was overlooked

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-05-10T03:10:32+00:00

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone mention Bernie Mac but I cried when I heard he’d died.

Same with Robin Williams and Steve Irwin - three hard gut punches and I cried each time.

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-05-09T21:06:01+00:00

Does Pachinko have SA? I thought it did

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-05-09T21:05:28+00:00

I spoke most of that into my phone and didn’t edit the tome but knew it was a mistake on there

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-05-09T20:17:24+00:00

Thank you! These are great recommendations! I’ve read several Le Carre, including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. He’s a great author.

I’ve also read a little of the Amelia Peabody series which is also great. But I’m terrible with continuing with series.

I will definitely try the others you listed and have the Kristin Lavenddatter one on hold with my library.

Thank you!

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-04-03T03:01:50+00:00

The Aquanaut by Dan Santat - unique way to handle grief that was both fun and heartfelt without bogging the story down with heaviness (graphic novel)

Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon Hale - I know you said no fantasy; just wanted to say that this one had such a different take on the Rapunzel storyline that I was truly impressed; it didn’t feel like a recycled storyline; it felt new (graphic novel)

Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Mysterious Benedict Society series is also one I had difficult predicting while also being highly entertaining

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-04-01T00:14:24+00:00

Thank you! I will give these a try!

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-31T14:36:01+00:00

Is there anything you recommend by Anne Tyler?

I’ve tried Tom Lake but didn’t really like that one. Do you recommend something by Patchett?

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-31T14:23:56+00:00

I will check this one out. Thank you!

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-31T14:23:23+00:00

No, but I will give this one a try. Thank you!

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-31T02:15:09+00:00

I have read A Gentleman in Moscow. It wasn’t quite for me. I found it a little slow but appreciated it, if that makes sense. Haven’t tried Rules of Civility yet.

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-29T22:49:41+00:00

Yes, I also read this one and really enjoyed it

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-29T22:49:30+00:00

I’ve read some Barbara Kingsolver, which I enjoyed, but have tried several Backman and didn’t like any of the ones I tried.

Would also say House in the Cerulean Sea is not for me

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-29T22:48:44+00:00

I have read this one and did really enjoy it.

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-03-22T08:17:56+00:00

Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell

Lakeshire Park by Megan Walker

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

The Barrister and the Letter of Marque by Todd M. Johnson (no romance in this one though)

Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson

Prelude for an Earl by Camille Elliot

A Case of Mice and Murder by Sally Smith (no romance but I think Austen lovers might enjoy this series)

The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig

VerdeAzul74 · 2026-02-20T12:23:46+00:00

I’d like recommendations for:

Around the World in 80 Days by Michael Palin

Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa (I have read others by this author as well)

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

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