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[Nanci]

Kirsten *Don't Be A Grinch* wrote: "I finished reading the cozy mystery Horse of a Different Killer. l I really like this series about a woman who can communicate with a..."

I haven't read that one yet, but JoJo Moyes novels are usually quick reads that keep your attention.

[Kirsten]

I agree, Nanci. I read the Paris for One novella (151 pages) in one sitting!

[Nanci]

Wow! Good job, Kirsten! I'll have to add it to my TBR.

[Kirsten]

I finished reading a Group Read for the A Good Thriller group, Stillness by Eldon Farrell.

This is a very good pandemic suspense novel. I really enjoyed the characterization.

[Kirsten]

I just finished reading Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes

This was my first JoJo Moyes book and I really liked it.

[Lynn, Moderator]

I've just finished The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Why, oh why did I keep putting off reading this book? I absolutely adored it!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Oh, yes, that was a good one, Lynn. :)

[Alycia]

Lynn wrote: "I've just finished The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Why, oh why did I keep putting off reading this book? I absolutely adored it!"

Loved, loved, LOVED that book!

[Christina]

I'm currently reading my ARC for History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera


This is a heavy book in that there is a lot of grief and it is a constant struggle for the narrator as he aims to be okay again. It's like an emotional roller coaster, one chapter is about a happy past and the next is about the current loss. It's beautifully written and has many serious components that teens may appreciate. As an adult, there is some for me as well.

[Katie]

Just finished Victoria by Daisy Goodwin. Really enjoyed it - it is the story of a young Queen Victoria. I usually read contemporary but this was engrossing and a love story.

[Canadian Jen]

Finished Christodora. Outstanding! My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kirsten]

Just finished the new Jodi Picoult, Small Great Things. I loved it! (Though I liked Leaving Time much better.)

Very powerful book.

[Nanci]

Kirsten *Don't Be A Grinch* wrote: "Just finished the new Jodi Picoult, Small Great Things. I loved it! (Though I liked Leaving Time much better.)

Very powerful book."

I've been on the wait list at my library for that one. It just came in today! :)

[Nanci]

Just finished The Wonder. I really liked it and it seems to be the kind of book where the characters are going to stay with me for a few days. They were so real, I thought they were going to walk off the pages! The storyline about an 11 year old girl who seems to be slowly dying as she refuses to eat for 4 months, was an interesting premise. It's a mystery that kept me guessing to the end, although it's not written like your usual mystery. The plot is slow moving for the first half, as the technique the author uses to reinforce how the girl is s-lo-w-l-y starving. Don't give up on it. The ending is really good.

[Caro]

I'm currently reading Lily and the Octopus and so far it's wonderful, I'm really enjoying it.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Stephanie - I keep going back and forth on that one! People seem to love it, but the subject matter seems like it may be difficult. It is definitely a story that needs to be told well.

[Kirsten]

I just finished listening to In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox by Carol Burnett

How this one did not show up on the Humor category of the Goodreads Choice Awards, I do not know!

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'll have to keep that one in mind, Stephanie! It sounds good and it's gotten good ratings.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Stephanie wrote: "I liked it so much that I devoured it, Kristie... :D"

That's excellent! I have two GR friends that have read it and both rated it 5 stars as well. I'll have to see if my library has it, hopefully the audio too.

[Canadian Jen]

Finished Britt-Marie Was Here. An OK read. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kirsten]

I finished Everything, Everything this morning. What a read! I read it in 3 separate sittings! It is so much better than the blurb leads you to believe.

You'll laugh! You'll cry!! You'll wish you could draw like the author's husband!!

[Kristie, Moderator]

I just finished The Poisonwood Bible. I liked the book, but I didn't love it. I thought most of the story was good, but the last 30% felt a bit like an epilogue. The biggest issue I had with it was the narration. I listened to this one and the narrator was really bad. She used the same voice for all the characters, so it was difficult to keep track of who was speaking at times. There was just no distinction, which was too bad because the characters were all very different. Also, she was a bit monotone, so just not good. I think the book would have been better with a good narrator or if I had read a physical copy.

I am currently reading Heartless and Small Great Things. I've only just started both of them, but they are both off to a good start.

[Vicki Willis]

How funny...
I just finished Small Great Things. I almost didn't read it but am glad I did. It surprised me a few times.
I am also starting Heartless. A new for me author and a promising start.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Oh funny, Vicki! I'm really looking forward to Small Great Things. I was a bit concerned starting a book that is heavy on race issues right after finishing The Poisonwood Bible, which has some similar themes (in addition to many others), but I'm really expecting it to be good.

Glad to see you loved it too, Stephanie!

[Kirsten]

Kristie wrote: "Oh funny, Vicki! I'm really looking forward to Small Great Things. I was a bit concerned starting a book that is heavy on race issues right after finishing The Poisonwood Bible, which has some simi..."

I loved Small Great Things - though not as much as Leaving Time - it is not nearly as heavy as the book I'm reading right now: The Fixer

[Kirsten]

I've just finished reading the latest Call of the Wilde cozy mystery featuring Grace Wilde, animal behaviorist (who communicates with animals telepathically): Take the Monkey and Run

This is a really fun series with great characters (animal & human). I highly recommend it.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Kirsten - I haven't read Leaving Time yet, but it's on my TBR too.

[Paula]

I've just finished reading The Potato Factory and Tommo & Hawk. I'm ready to start Book 3-Solomons Song of the trilogy by Bryce Courtenay. Fantastic books of life set in London and Australia 1800's. Not for the faint of heart... survival was not easy for poor orphans! Some historical names and places used.

[Canadian Jen]

Finished City on Edge. A light fast paced crime mystery. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kirsten]

I finished my book of Christmas short stories yesterday. It's a lovely volume with a wide variety of stories ranging from Dickens to Alice Munro: Christmas Stories

[Savanes]

Stephanie wrote: "Loved this historical fiction book!! Published in 2010 and was a GRCA winner -- I have passed it by since then due to size.... It's wonderful!!!

It is first in a trilogy. The focus is on World War..."

I loved this one too. I've been thinking about it every few month which is a good indicator of how good it was. I need to read the other volumes in the series. :)

[Canadian Jen]

Finished Guest Bed. I cannot in good faith recommend.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kirsten]

Savanes wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Loved this historical fiction book!! Published in 2010 and was a GRCA winner -- I have passed it by since then due to size.... It's wonderful!!!

It is first in a trilogy. The foc..."

I agree. I know a book is good if I keep on thinking about it. This year my mind keeps on going back to The Sound of Glass, Calculating God, and Leaving Time

[Lynn, Moderator]

This thread is now closed and a new thread for 2017 is open - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...