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The Last Book I Read Was...
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidRated 4 enthusiastic stars.
Link to my review (no spoilers)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
We Have Been Harmonized: Life in China's Surveillance State by German journalist Kai Strittmatter- a good primer on China's current politics and governance style.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finishing up the Innkeeper Chronicles by Ilona Andrews
Sweep with MeMy Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sweep of the HeartMy Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Soulmate by Sally HepworthThis was my first novel by Sally Hepworth. This was well written but domestic thrillers might not be for me.
My overdue review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished The Fountains of Silence
by Ruta Sepetys Rated 3 stars.Link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer by William W Li, MDWritten by a doctor, this book isn't a typical "diet" book.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
The Body Under the Piano #1 Aggie Morton by Marthe Jocelyn. Rated 4 stars. Delightful middle school/young adult historical mystery series set in 1902 England. Main character is loosley based on real life Agatha Christie age 12.Link to my spoiler free review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
On the Edge by Ilona AndrewsI've been on a long Ilona Andrews reading spell. I've
had to dig deep into their bookshelves to find more books. This is the beginning of The Edge series, and it had been published around the same time as their first Kate Daniels novel.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bayou Moon by Ilona AndrewsThis is the second in The Edge series, and I liked this more than it's predecessor. It's not necessary to read the debut novel before this one.
My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fate's Edge by Ilona AndrewsThis doesn't feel like a pure urban fantasy, but more like a crime caper overlaid with some fantasy elements.
My Review. -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Rated 4 stars. Enjoyed this more then I expected although not as much as her The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry which I loved.
Steel's Edge by Ilona AndrewsFinishing up The Edge series on a strong note.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan BuettnerFrom the man who popularized Blue Zones for longevity almost 20 years ago...
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
The Pericles Commission #1 Athenian historical mystery by Gary Corby. Set in 461 BC Athens. Entertaining beginning to this series. Rated 3 stars.Link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
The Kingmaking #1 Pendragon's Banner by Helen Hollick. Based on King Arthur legend set in 5th century Britain. Rated 4 stars.Link to my short review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Derek wrote: "Peggyzbooksnmusic, I'm making my way right now through Le Morte d'Arthur, a more basic telling of the King Arthur story. Interesting stuff!"As much as I love the Arthurian legend have never read Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table by Thomas Malory. Years ago read The Once and Future King by T.H. White. Very long but remember enjoying his version of King Arthur.
Derek wrote: "Peggyzbooksnmusic, I'm making my way right now through Le Morte d'Arthur, a more basic telling of the King Arthur story. Interesting stuff!"My one effort at this one was decades ago. I kinda got lost in the so many red with gold , or was it red gold?
If no one is in a rush, I would like to buddy up for a re try.
Just put down The Teutonic Knights. A classic Henryk Sienkiewicz only longer. Certainly Polish nationalism in bold letters.
Finished
Mistletoe and Murder #11 Daisy Dalrymple by Carola Dunn. Rated 3 stars. Always enjoy reading more adventures with Daisy in this cozy historical mystery series set in 1920's England. Lovely Audio narration by Lucy Rayner.
Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Finished Mistletoe and Murder #11 Daisy Dalrymple by Carola Dunn. Rated 3 stars. Always enjoy reading more adventures with Dais..."i believe i saw a movie/tv show version of this series or maybe i read it. the name is familiar. i'll have to look b/c it may just be on my TBR. i like to do cozy's on audio so i'll do it on audio.
Jenna wrote: "Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Finished Mistletoe and Murder #11 Daisy Dalrymple by Carola Dunn. Rated 3 stars. Always enjoy reading..."Jenna; I don't know about movie/TV. This series is best read in order #1 Death at Wentwater Court.
Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Finished Mistletoe and Murder #11 Daisy Dalrymple by Carola Dunn. Rated 3 stars. Always..."gotcha! it's just that name is so familiar but I may be confusing it w/another one. anyhoo, i listen to audiobooks while I work so I'll add it to the queue.
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. It was my first Wilkie Collins book and I loved it!!! I read it for Victober and it was the perfect book for Fall. :)
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Anna & I did a buddy read of that a couple of years ago, and I really enjoyed it. I’ve been wanting to read something else from him ever since.
Finished
Anne of Avonlea #2 Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Rated 4 stars. Joyful, heartwarming series. Lovely audio narration by Tara Ward.
spoko wrote: "Janice wrote: “The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. It was my first Wilkie Collins book and I loved it!!! I read it for Victober and it was the perfect book for Fall. :)”Anna & I..."
I plan to read The Moonstone someday;maybe if one of the Goodreads groups I am in chooses it for their January 2024 read. :)
I just finished Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and loved it! <3 Tomorrow I will either reread Northanger Abbey by Taylor Jenkins Reid. I am waiting for it to arrive at my library and it's for my in-person bookclub choice for December.
Derek wrote: "Just finished The Big Bow Mystery. I love a good locked room puzzle, but you always have to be prepared to stretch the imagination a little bit.I really tried solving it but I was on the wrong tra..."
i don't know that one. who is the writer? is it a series detective or a stand-alone? i enjoy a good puzzle mystery.
Derek wrote: "It's a stand-alone classic by Israel Zangwill. If you're into those, another one I recommend even more is The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux."
Thx, I’ll look for them.
For this month, our book club is currently reading This Tender Land by William Krueger. At first I was a bit skeptical but as I kept on reading, I grew to love the story especially the characters. Set in the early 30’s, a group of young orphans had to use every ounce of hope as they tread through the Gilead (think Grapes of Wrath + American Dirt )I am now interested in reading other books by this author. His writing is so captivating it pulls me right into the story.
Marge wrote: "For this month, our book club is currently reading This Tender Land by William Krueger. At first I was a bit skeptical but as I kept on reading, I grew to love the story especially the characters. ..."Marge; I read this a few years back and loved it. A 5+ star rating from me. One of my Goodreads author friends compared this to The Grapes of Wrath, The Odyessy & Huck Finn.
Derek wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Thx, I’ll look for them."I just happened to find and read another classic stand-alone locked room mystery: THE WRONG LETTER by Walter S Masterman.
You may find it ..."
Ok thx for the update, maybe next month when I have time. Am trying to work my way thru ‘cain’s jawbone’ at moment.
Finished
The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie. Rated 4 stars. Highly recommend this classic mystery. Link to my spoiler free review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
Shadow of the King #3 Pendragon's Banner by Helen Hollick. Rated this title 3 stars as I felt it could have been 100 pages shorter. Overall I would give the series as a whole 4 stars. Heartbreaking ending to a well written retelling of the Arthurian legend.
Finished
Anne of the Island #3 Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Rated 4 stars. Excellent audio narration by Tara Ward. Love this delightful series first published in 1910's.
The last two books i have read were by Alexis Hall. You wont regret reading Boyfriend Material plus A Lady for a Duke. Or as a feamle, queer football fanatic you cant go wrong with Sam Kerrs new autobiography My Journey to the World Cup and if you have younger family members this is incredibly inspiring Kicking Goals Journal I will probably read Wildfire next as I have been gifted it to review
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The Murder at the Vicarage #2 Miss Marple by Agatha Christie. Rated 4 stars. Classic mystery published in 1930.
Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Finished Anne of the Island #3 Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Rated 4 stars. Excellent audio narration by Tara Ward..."I love this series too! <3
Finished
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan. Rated 3 stars. Enjoyable holiday contemporary romance set in Scotland.
Finished
Death in Delft #1 Master Mercurius by Graham Brack. Rated 4 stars. Set in 17th century Netherlands. Link to my short spoiler free review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished all of these yesterday Jan 15
The Terrible Truth of Mars: A Scifi Paranormal Horror Novel by JM Creek I rated this 3 stars. Mainly because the end made no sense to me. 
No Return: Six Stories from Lost Worlds by Cairo Smith I rated this 4 stars. Its by a new author but contains some great science fiction stories. 
Machines and Their Humans by Sean DeLauder Another great 4 star book. These stories are about AI. Definitely worth reading!
The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner
I read this last year and finally wrote my review. It's something to consider for those with better health resolutions in the new year.
My review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
… Filthy Rich Vampire… I’ll see myself out ✌️
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This is the only installment so far in the series that's written in Maud's POV. All the others have been from Dina's perspective. This can be read as a standalone.
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