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What have you just read? Opinions, recommendations, reviews Part 2
I am learning that I don't much care for books where children are put in harm's way and not protected, especially if there's not much to offset the dark tone. I still plan to read this author's Cold Mountain.Nightwoods by Charles Frazier - 2 stars - My Review
Finished 2 very different books over the last few days....An edge of your seat psychological thriller
Playdate by Alex Dahl https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...And the second is a gentler historical mystery set in the glamorous world of show business
Tell Me How It Ends by V.B. Grey https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
Finished the Australian crime thriller/romantic suspense
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
This sad story is based on the author’s family. It contains subtle humor that helps it not feel overwhelmingly depressing. The author delicately explores suicide, mental health treatment, shame, guilt, and right to die issues. It is a novel about love and pain. It is not for anyone dealing with depression.All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews - 4 stars - My Review
I read Quixote: The Novel and the World by Ilan Stavans. A delightful companion to Cervantes' masterpiece.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Themes include belonging, independence, dealing with change, and the joys of living a simple life. Berry advocates stewardship of the earth and compassion for its inhabitants. I enjoyed spending time in Port William and found this book delightful. Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry - 4 stars - My Review
A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill is my favourite one so far in this delightful Aussie historical mystery series. 1930s Australia - love it!
5★ Link to my Murder Unmentioned review
Robert Pobi is new to me, but I enjoyed City of Windows - (think skyscrapers/sniper) - so much that I've already started the second in the series. I appreciate a good guy who IS a good guy. 
5★Link to my City of Windows review
Finished listening to the delightful
Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout, a collection of ten short stories. Excellent listening. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
High fantasy is not a genre I often read, but despite it not being in my wheelhouse, I found it captured my interest. I enjoyed accompanying Lazlo on his journey of discovery. His character conveys a sense of wonder at all he finds. The primary drawback, for me, is the ending. I usually do not care for setups to a sequel and this book ends with a cliffhanger. Still, I am glad I read it and think regular readers of fantasy will appreciate it as much, or more, than I did. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 4 stars - My Review
My review of The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon 
4 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. A very moving and sensitive portrayal of a Syrian couple as refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria. The story was well-crafted and the writing was excellent.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished the exciting and mind-blowing
The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
My review of A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sandy how are all of your books going?
Finished the latest release from David Mitchell.Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell - 4 stars - My Review
Done reading The Quest for Christa T. by Christa Wolf. A tough but rewarding read.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Girl from the Savoy by Hazel Gaynor
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I hope, I hope, I hope some little girls will be inspired by Corazon Aquino and her passion for democracy! The Philippines needs her kind again. Thanks Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara for another great addition to the Little People BIG IDEAS series. 
5★ Link to my Corazon Aquino review
Under Pressure is the second in the Lucas Page thriller series by Robert Pobi. Chemistry, physics, and brain-power vs money and thugs. Good read!
4.5★ Link to my Under Pressure review
Two reviews: the excellent
The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...and a debut novel that is full of unrealised potential
Secrets of a Serial Killer by Rosie Walker https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...#
Just finished
and absolutely loved it! It's a YA PI novel with some fantastic characters and dialogue. Looking forward to reading the next in the series.
My review of Dodge & Twist: A Sequel To Oliver Twist by Tony Leehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished two excellent books last week: John Adams by David McCullough and Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. The Stevenson book has motivated me to begin looking for a local prison reform group to join.
Dale wrote: "My review of Oh Crumbs by Kathryn Freeman
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3..."
Wrong link, Dale.
Fantastic 2005 best-seller! The Glass Castle is an outstanding memoir by Jeannette Walls, who was lucky to make it to adulthood, more or less intact, despite her neglectful, nutty parents.
5★ Link to my Glass Castle review
Finished
The Silent Dolls by Rita Herron and have decided that this author and I are parting ways. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Known World by Edward P. Jones - 4 stars - My Review