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message 6651: by Canadian Jen (new)
Oct 25, 2020 04:10PM

Canadian Jen Finished These Women by Ivy Pochoda . A gritty good one. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...


message 6654: by Dale (new)
Oct 25, 2020 09:09PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of Country Roads by Nicole Hurley-Moore Country Roads by Nicole Hurley-Moore
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6656: by Joy D (new)
Oct 26, 2020 12:11PM

Joy D Completed:
The Sunlight Pilgrims by Jenni Fagan - 3 stars - My Review


message 6657: by Dale (last edited Oct 26, 2020 08:14PM) (new)
Oct 26, 2020 08:14PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of The Other Sister by Elle Croft
The Other Sister by Elle Croft ]
2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...


message 6659: by Jacob (new)
Oct 27, 2020 03:32AM

Jacob Moon (writerjake) | 4 comments A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Just finished A Gentleman in Moscow...a historical fiction novel about a man serving a lifetime of house arrest in a hotel near Red Square. Fascinating glimpse into the post-Soviet revolution, as it related to purging of anything considered "artsy" or those associated with the humanities. Count Rostov is a colorful character, the world he creates within the confines of the Metropol hotel seemingly a world within itself. The prose slowed down a bit for me around the 4/5th mark, but the final twenty pages of the book made up for it. Think Count of Monte Cristo, meets War and Peace, meets Casablanca. Toles is a talented writer. I recommend this one to any historical fiction lover.
A Gentleman in Moscow


message 6660: by Kathleen (new)
Oct 27, 2020 05:59AM

Kathleen | 401 comments I need to catch up! Here are a few recent reads:

Close Range by Annie Proulx Close Range by Annie Proulx contains the iconic and wonderful Brokeback Mountain, but was otherwise a little too much Wyoming for me. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Time and Again (Time, #1) by Jack Finney A very fun time-travel story: Time and Again by Jack Finney. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Street by Ann Petry And a re-read: The Street by Ann Petry. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6661: by Tamara (last edited Oct 27, 2020 10:08AM) (new)
Oct 27, 2020 09:48AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1410 comments I read Freedom Hospital: A Syrian Story by Hamid Sulaiman; translated by Francesca Barrie.
A graphic novel blending fact and fiction about the carnage and devastation during the Syrian civil war. A heartfelt attempt, but I didn't think it was entirely successful may be due to the nature of the medium.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6662: by Joy D (new)
Oct 27, 2020 10:35AM

Joy D Finished this wonderfully crafted book:
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai - 4.5 stars - My Review


message 6665: by PattyMacDotComma (last edited Oct 28, 2020 12:40AM) (new)
Oct 28, 2020 12:40AM

PattyMacDotComma Death of a River Guide was the absolutely stunning 1994 debut of the 2014 Booker-winning Aussie author Richard Flanagan, and I loved it. The wilds of Tasmania's Franklin River - terrifying and beautiful!
Death of a River Guide by Richard Flanagan 5★ Link to my review of Death of a River Guide


message 6666: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Oct 28, 2020 12:40AM

PattyMacDotComma Countless readers have loved the thriller I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, and I wish I were among them. I did read nearly 300 pages before I gave up, though.
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes Link to my review of I Am Pilgrim


message 6667: by Petra (new)
Oct 28, 2020 01:30PM

Petra | 3324 comments I finished listening to The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin. I really enjoyed this quiet family saga. 4-stars.

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6670: by Dale (new)
Oct 28, 2020 08:49PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of The Long Shadow by Anne Buist
The Long Shadow by Anne Buist
3 and a half stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6671: by LauraT (new)
Oct 29, 2020 12:26AM

LauraT (laurata) | 14362 comments Mod
Petra wrote: "I finished listening to The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin. I really enjoyed this quiet family saga. 4-stars.

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Seems in my line of book this one!!!
I'll never manage to get my TBR list shorter!!!!


message 6673: by Joy D (new)
Oct 29, 2020 10:52AM

Joy D Finished:
The Temporary Gentleman by Sebastian Barry - 4.5 stars - My Review


message 6674: by Dale (new)
Oct 29, 2020 08:40PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of Love Heart Lane by Christie Barlow
Love Heart Lane (Love Heart Lane #1) by Christie Barlow
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6677: by Tamara (new)
Oct 30, 2020 09:33AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1410 comments I read The Whispering Muse by the Icelandic author, Sjón. It is a curious blend of fiction with mythic elements. I thought it was quite good, but I didn't enjoy it as much as The Blue Fox.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6682: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Oct 31, 2020 12:23AM

PattyMacDotComma The First Stone: Some Questions About Sex and Power is by one of my favourite Aussie authors, Helen Garner.

Men AND women; men VS women? This 25th anniversary edition includes other writings about Garner and the lively controversy over the indecent assault scandal.
The First Stone Some Questions About Sex and Power by Helen Garner 5★ My review of The First Stone


message 6683: by Canadian Jen (new)
Oct 31, 2020 06:05AM

Canadian Jen Finished The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue . A timely one.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6684: by Esther (new)
Oct 31, 2020 10:55AM

Esther (eshchory) | 1368 comments Kathleen wrote: "This one is just GREAT reading.
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne...."

Agreed.


message 6685: by Joy D (last edited Oct 31, 2020 12:48PM) (new)
Oct 31, 2020 12:48PM

Joy D Most recent:

Settling the Wind by Kari August - 2 stars - My Review

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman - 4 stars - My Review

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt - 4 stars - My Review


message 6688: by Dale (new)
Nov 01, 2020 04:22PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of Our New Normal by Colleen Faulkner
Our New Normal by Colleen Faulkner
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6689: by Dale (last edited Nov 01, 2020 08:02PM) (new)
Nov 01, 2020 08:02PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of Dead Wrong by Vanetta Chapman
Dead Wrong (Agatha's Amish B&B #1) by Vannetta Chapman
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6690: by Joy D (new)
Nov 01, 2020 09:53PM

Joy D Latest:

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah - 3 stars - My Review

The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty - 3 stars - My Review


message 6695: by Dale (new)
Nov 02, 2020 08:19PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 6697: by Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (new)
Nov 03, 2020 03:11AM

Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (sandyj21) | 1533 comments Although I didn't love A Galway Epiphany A Jack Taylor Novel by Ken Bruen A Galway Epiphany: A Jack Taylor Novel by Ken Bruen quite as much as other books I have read in this series, it's still a good solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐ read. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...


message 6698: by Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse (new)
Nov 03, 2020 10:08AM

Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse (mcurry1990) I've just finished One Good Dog, and it was alright. I can think of a couple people I would recommend it to, and it was a good story.


message 6699: by Joy D (new)
Nov 03, 2020 10:55AM

Joy D Finished the 3rd book in McCarthy's Border Trilogy:

Cities of the Plain by Cormac McCarthy - 4 stars - My Review


message 6700: by Dale (new)
Nov 03, 2020 04:30PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of The Quality Street Girls by Penny Thorpe
The Quality Street Girls (Quality Street #1) by Penny Thorpe
3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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