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Jul 04, 2017 04:28PM
Finished the first in Susan Cooper's Dark is Rising sequence, Over Sea, Under Stone and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1366155267.
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Just finished Burial Rites, the breathtaking 2013 debut novel by gifted Aussie Author Hannah Kent. The depth of the characters, the intimacies of the life, the sweep of the Icelandic landscape = 5★ from me!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finally I have written reviews explaining how how I felt about Jessica Mitford's memoir (Hons and Rebels) and Nancy Mitford's novel (The Pursuit of Love. One I liked a lot. Tthe other I detested.
My review of Jessica's book: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Nancy's book: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished Rants from the Hill: On Packrats, Bobcats, Wildfires, Curmudgeons, a Drunken Mary Kay Lady, and Other Encounters with the Wild in the High Deserthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Read the short story by Patrick Ness, The Wide, Wide Sea, which fits after book 2 of his Chaos Walking trilogy, and reviewed it https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2041750455.
I finished reading Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood. I found it an interesting, eye-opening story of life under and after apartheid, told by a person who legally shouldn't have been born. Trevor tells his story with warmth and humor, while getting the horrors of it across as well.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review of Drawing in the Dust by Zoe KleinAn interesting read
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I highly recommend You Don't Have to Say You Love Me: A Memoir written by Sherman Alexie and read by him too. I feel strongly that it should be listened to, not read! My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished a delightful coming of age story, Fin and Lady by Cathleen Schine. This is the story of a young boy who is orphaned and then raised by his 24 year old half sister. Think Auntie Mame of the 60's.
Reading through the Chronicles of Narnia with the kiddos (again), and we finished The Silver Chair, which is currently my favorite of the series – at least for another book or two.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And also was surprised to see Stephen King had a novella out: Gwendy's Button Box It was OK.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review of Traces of Absence by Susan HoloubeckAn intriguing book
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult (with the best narration I have experienced) is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Great review Suzanne. I think I feel the same about the book. It was an uncomfortable read but very thought provoking. I think Picoult likes to tackle controversial subjects and I suppose being a white woman writing as a black woman discussing race is an interesting and controversial topic!
I really enjoy Muriel Spark's humor. This is why I enjoyed Memento Mori.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Today I managed to finish my beach read: Istigazione a delinquere by Danila Comastri Montanari 3*There isn't an English edition. It is a collection of short stories in which common people turn to be killers of people they can't stand anymore: a noisy neighbour, a mother in law that is a pain in the ass, a rude stepson, etc.
These stories are funny and for once we are on the side of the killer. With these stories it's as if we take revenge of all the people we would like to kill but, of course, can't kill.
Only Italian review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Jen wrote: "Finished 
. A good who-dun-it! My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."A favourite of mine, Jen!
On 5 July 2017, I was told that The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins begins with "5 July 2013". So I figured that was an omen and started it.Not a great omen, but not bad, as it turns out.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle 5* stars for me, but I know that this isn't everyone's cup of tea.
I have written only an Italian review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have completed The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession on which the movie Adaption was based. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ginny Moon is an adopted, autistic teenager - a real handful who can't explain what she wants to her frustrated (nervous!) Forever Family. Benjamin Ludwig has given a unique voice to the voiceless in this terrific book.
4.5★ - My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Upon recommendation I read an fabulous book The Ultimate Survivalist's Guide to Suicideand also The Power of Unpopular: A Guide to Building Your Brand for the Audience Who Will Love You
)) Have an awesome Monday!
My review of Wrecker. by Summer Wood by Summer WoodIt just didn't quite work for me
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
One from an author I love, but a book that I didn't. The Lucky One by Caroline Overington
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished the following:
All Our Wrong Todays--https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Thirst--https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Best American Short Stories 2016--https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
All Our Wrong Todays--https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Thirst--https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Best American Short Stories 2016--https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished The Kingdom of Women: Life, Love and Death in China's Hidden Mountains
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished City of God by Augustine of Hippo (354-430). A hard read of a work consisting of 22 books in 1,097 pages, it is divided into two parts. In the first part (books I-X) he severely criticizes the ancient Romans (his own people) and the ancient Greeks for worshiping demons; in the second part (books XI-XXII) he pours on the theology and symbolism in tracing the birth, development, and ends of both the earthly city (Rome) and the heavenly City (the New Jerusalem). I'm an easy mark: four stars for one of the cornerstones of Western thought.Jim
#WeNeedDiverseBooks Tania Duprey Stehlik's picture book, Violet, has brightly and inventively illustrated kids, by artist Vanja Vuleta Jovanovic.
I shared several illustrations - great addition to libraries! 4★
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The pen is mightier than the sword plus a picture's worth a thousand words equals Amnesty's letter-writing campaigns plus this picture book for all ages, Letters to a Prisoner by Amnesty supporter Jacques Goldstyn.
Wonderful illustrations (I shared a couple) and visual story. 5★
Due out in September, so pre-order for schools and groups!
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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