11 - Recommendation

[SamZ]

One of the best parts of reading is sharing your good finds with friends! Ask a friend, neighbor, or librarian for a recommendation and give it a go!

- What are you reading for this category? Did you know of this book already or was it a complete discovery?
- Who did you get your recommendation from?
- Do you often ask others what they read to discover new books?
- How was the book?

[Katie]

- What are you reading for this category? The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright
-Did you know of this book already or was it a complete discovery?
Complete discovery
- Who did you get your recommendation from? A friend/my hair dresser
- Do you often ask others what they read to discover new books? I used to, but she had it out on her counter and was talking to another client about it.
- How was the book? It was fantastic. I cried.
Quick synopsis: The Orphan Keeper is the story of Taj Rowland, a boy who was kidnapped as a child in India, sold to a Christian orphanage, and then adopted by a couple in the United States--based on true events.

[Catherine]

- What are you reading for this category? The Husband Secret by Liane Moriarty

Did you know of this book already or was it a complete discovery? I had seen the book in my good read feed but my friend recommended the author because she had read Big Little Lies and said she was an awesome author.

- Who did you get your recommendation from? A friend that I teach school with. We both read a lot and compete against each other on how many books we have read. (Friendly of course). We have similar tastes in books.

- Do you often ask others what they read to discover new books? I love to talk about books with anyone and everyone so I often get recommendations from others.

- How was the book? I did enjoy the book. When I found out the secret I almost didn't want to finish the book but I am glad I did. The ending was really good. I enjoyed the epilogue the most from the book.

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[Monica]

What are you reading for this category? Ready Player One
Did you know of this book already or was it a complete discovery? It was a complete discovery, I had not even heard of it.
- Who did you get your recommendation from? My very good friend Cruz
- Do you often ask others what they read to discover new books? Often! It I like the person and their interests are similar to mine I really like to get recommendations. With my good friends I like to ask, "so tell me what you are reading....?"
- How was the book? So far excellent story. It has quite a bit of foul language. The story is sci-fi and is a 80's kids must read. it seems to mention or reference everything 80's.

[Kerrie]

"Cast no shadows" by E V Thompson. Recommended by someone at church who knew I loved reading. I have a habit when visiting peoples homes I look at their bookshelves. I ask about books that stand out to me. It was a good book based on a prison in Dartmoor UK that once house French and American prisoners of war.

[Katrina]

- What are you reading for this category?
The Star Child -

Did you know of this book already or was it a complete discovery?
It was a complete discovery.

- Who did you get your recommendation from?
A friend recommendation on goodreads.

- Do you often ask others what they read to discover new books?
I like to see what my friends are reading on goodreads as then I can research the books and check out reviews etc to see if I want to read them too.

- How was the book?
It is a really sweet picture book. The story is about a girl who gives away everything she owns yet is rewarded in the end. It teaches that we can always find someone with less than us and that a cheerful giver will be blessed. I also loved the illustrations they felt so warm and loving.

[MaryAnn]

I just finished reading Building A Life by Lauraine Henderson. It was delightful! I will post the synopsis below for those interested... I highly recommend! I need more book recommendations. How do you choose your books reading list?

Building A Life Synopsis

Sara Castleton resolved to make better choices now that there was a new life growing inside her. When her husband, Peter, plowed through that stop sign and left this world, he left a mess behind. Picking up the pieces of her shattered life and finishing the house Peter started could be the answer to her future, but she needed help. When Nicholas Bradford was asked to step into Sara’s unfinished house project, he reluctantly agreed. He didn’t always see eye-to-eye with Peter’s friends and business associates, but one look at his pregnant widow and Nick couldn’t say no. Before they know it, they aren’t just building a house, they’re Building a Life.Building A Life