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Finished The Heart's Invisible Furies
by John BoyneMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall .. just finished Mexican Gothic
"So, Like Dude... What it Was Like Growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the 50's, 60's and70's"
Jodi Picoult’s WISH YOU WERE HERE. Really enjoying it!
Get a Life, Chloe Brown buy Italian Hibbert. It’s a series set on three sisters on their separate stories as they navigate romance, unsure relationships , and sex. RomCom
The limits of the World about an Indian family from Nairobi who have immigrated to the United States and all their resulting cultural conflicts. It's very interesting and well written thus far.
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
Hello! I'm currently reading a historical fiction called "The Book Theif" by Markus Zusak. The Book Thief
I read THE BOOK THIEF years ago. Loved it! Hope you do, also
Finished The Paris Apartment
by Lucy FoleyMy (not great) Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lily wrote: "Hello! I'm currently reading a historical fiction called "The Book Theif" by Markus Zusak. The Book Thief"Thank you! I'm over half way through and currently love it!
Hello fellow book lovers,I'm excited to share my debut dark fantasy novel, "A Grey Beginning," with you all here in Oprah's Book Club. As a new author, I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing community of readers and writers.
"A Grey Beginning" is a tale of broken heroes, multiple protagonists, emotional connections, political ambitions, and the manifestation of mankind's sins. Set in a world threatened by a darkness known as The Grey, the story follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate treacherous terrain and face their own hidden motives and secrets. The novel explores the consequences of ignorance and how even well-intentioned actions can have disastrous results.
As someone who has struggled with a learning disability and comprehension problems, writing this book has been a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit. I hope that my story will inspire others to never let labels define who they are or limit what they can achieve.
I would be honored if you would consider giving "A Grey Beginning" a read and sharing your thoughts on it. If you're interested, you can find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Beginning.... I'm always eager to connect with fellow book enthusiasts and discuss our shared passion for literature.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and I look forward to getting to know you all in this wonderful community!
Warm regards,
Raymond G. Bruderman Jr.
Finished Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle ZevinMy (unpopular) opinion:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Evening Chorus by Helen Humphreys
Hello from Iain Cameron Williams in the UK. Having just finished reading, This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan, I felt compelled to share my thoughts on the book—This is Not A Pity Review—a non-review of 'This Is Not A Pity Memoir'This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
a really great book by a Canadian author .. Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel
Machine Without Horses by Helen Humphreys
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. So far its interesting but not riveting. Personally I don't see what the hype was about.
I'm reading The Color Purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Things Worth Fearing by Anthony Ross Davies. It's his first, I think, and I've never read a book by a man who wrote such a believable female character as the protagonist. Sooo suspenseful and great characters! Everyone should read who's ever airbnb'd for a weekend at a cottage!
Currently reading The Housemaid! Heard and read good reviews, so looking forward to giving it a go!
Tar Baby, by Toni Morrison. "La isla de los caballeros" in Spanish. What a weird title translation, isn't it?
Currently reading *A court of thorns and roses* by Sarah J Mass. All the hype is real. Loving it so far.
Here's the new review of A Lesion of Dissent that just came out."Karl Drobnic's novel "A Lesion of Dissent" and Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" are both written in a spare, understated style. They both use simple language and short sentences to create a sense of immediacy and realism. However, there are also some important differences between the two novels.
"A Lesion of Dissent" is a more political novel than "The Sun Also Rises." It deals with complex issues of conflict in the post-colonial world. "The Sun Also Rises," on the other hand, is more of a social novel.
"A Lesion of Dissent" is also more experimental in its form than "The Sun Also Rises." It uses a variety of narrative techniques to create a more complex and nuanced portrait of its characters. "The Sun Also Rises," on the other hand, is a more traditional novel.
Despite their differences, "A Lesion of Dissent" and "The Sun Also Rises" are both important works of American literature. They are both well-written and insightful novels that offer unique perspectives on the human condition."
Finished The Half Moon
by Mary Beth KeaneMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Finished Watching You
by Lisa JewellMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
bit.ly/3Y9IvhD Although at face value Red Winter Journey is a simple entertaining romp full of break-neck action and laconic wit, some sophisticated use of language has gone into creating its authentically vintage flavour. Rushworth-Brown does not dilly-dally with the usual pleasantries but tells it the way it was like a literary shock jock. Fortunately, the story has a tender side with romance and a loving father searching for his son. His descriptions of the Yorkshire winter are tremendous, and the twisting plot puts the reader on edge.
Finished Wrong Place Wrong Time
by Gillian McAllisterMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Britany wrote: "Finished Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Here is my review of Wrong Place Wrong Time:
Wow! What an interesting and different story! I rate books as to whether I "like" "don't like" "love" and "will not soon forget." Only the Love and Will Not Soon Forget books get 5 stars and this is one of the "will not soon forget" stories.
The story begins at the end and then not only goes back in time to unfold the story and relate how we got to the outcome...but the main character herself travels back in time in a "time loop" that you might think is not believable but the author manages to make the events totally believable. The will and strength of a mother to understand and protect her son is the overriding force here. But you still might think "yeah right...time travel I just don't buy it." But the author uses the end and beginning of Daylight Savings Time to show that all of us skip around and even repeat an hour of our lives measured by the settings of the clock...so why not a day? A month? A year? Very well written!
Currently reading THE TASTER by V S Alexander
Currently reading Woman Evolve by Sarah Jakes Roberts
Currently reading WHEN WILL THERE BE GOOD NEWS by Kate Atkinson
Revisiting
at this moment. Wonderful novel!
Just finished
The Girl who survived by Lisa JacksonLisa Jackson.Here's my 4.5* review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Heartberries" by; Terese Marie Maillhot
Putting WHEN WILL GOOD THINGS HAPPEN aside. Just can’t get into it in my present state of mind. I’m going to try my 1st Elizabeth George…
I am Obinna Onwugbene, a Nigerian Author. I'm happy to be among you. I'm currently reading The Bad Place by Dean Koontz.
I'm Anne-Marie from Virginia and I'm reading The Secret History.
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