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message 7101: by Tamara (new)
Jan 22, 2021 09:33AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1410 comments I read On Black Sisters Street by Chika Unigwe.
The circumstances that led four African women to become sex workers in Belgium. Graphic scenes of violence and sexual assault.
A compelling story told in unadorned, straightforward diction.

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


message 7102: by Joy D (new)
Jan 22, 2021 10:35AM

Joy D The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwon - 2 stars - My Review


message 7104: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jan 22, 2021 10:48PM

PattyMacDotComma Sulari Gentill's exceptional Rowland Sinclair historical mystery series takes her four Australian characters to 1930's Shanghai in Shanghai Secrets. What a terrifying place it was - but a great read!

Shanghai Secrets (Rowland Sinclair #9) by Sulari Gentill 5★ Link to my Shanghai Secrets review


message 7105: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jan 22, 2021 10:48PM

PattyMacDotComma This is a great one for kids and music lovers. Elton John by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara is bright and interesting and real.
Elton John by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara 5★ Link to my Elton John review with several illustrations


message 7108: by Pam (new)
Jan 23, 2021 02:55PM

Pam Baddeley | 1529 comments Catchup on latest 2 reads:

C J Sansom, 4th Shardlake novel Revelation - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2981055801
and
A Merritt's Dwellers In The Mirage - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1954250587


message 7110: by Raul (new)
Jan 24, 2021 06:55AM

Raul | 745 comments Finished reading Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. A wonderful Ugandan historical family saga.

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


message 7114: by Kathleen (new)
Jan 25, 2021 07:11AM

Kathleen | 401 comments I finished a classic Russian short story:
The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin, review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and a manual of Tibetan Buddhism:
Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chödrön, review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Both were excellent!


message 7118: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jan 26, 2021 01:07AM

PattyMacDotComma Psychedelic dreaming for toddlers, anyone? Alice In Wonderland by words&pictures has some inventive artwork by Cynthia Alonso, including holes in the pages for peeking and for little fingers.
Alice In Wonderland by words&pictures 4.5★ Link to my Alice review with illustrations


message 7119: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jan 26, 2021 01:07AM

PattyMacDotComma How could I not love The Kalahari Typing School for Men, the 4th book in the series of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith? These are always enjoyable and a gentle reminder that life in rural Botswana is a far cry from that of most readers.
The Kalahari Typing School for Men (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #4) by Alexander McCall Smith 4★ Link to my Kalahari Typing School for Men review


message 7121: by Tamara (last edited Jan 26, 2021 09:12AM) (new)
Jan 26, 2021 08:56AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1410 comments I read The Door by Magda Szabó. This is the second book I've read by this author. There is a haunting quality about her writing that lingers with me long after I turn the last page of her novels. I think she is an amazing writer.

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


message 7122: by Karin (new)
Jan 26, 2021 10:14AM

Karin PattyMacDotComma wrote: "How could I not love The Kalahari Typing School for Men, the 4th book in the series of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith? These are always enjoy..."

Yes, this is the series by him that I love :).


message 7123: by Dale (new)
Jan 26, 2021 02:16PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of The Lost Carousel of Provence By Juliet Blackwell
The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7124: by Dale (new)
Jan 26, 2021 02:20PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of A Million Little Lies by Bette Lee Crosby
A Million Little Lies by Bette Lee Crosby
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7132: by Dale (new)
Jan 28, 2021 07:14PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of Crackenback by Lee Christine
Crackenback by Lee Christine
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7133: by Dale (new)
Jan 28, 2021 07:23PM

Dale Harcombe | 1938 comments My review of A Time for Mercy by John Grisham
A Time for Mercy (Jake Brigance, #3) by John Grisham
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7135: by Joy D (new)
Jan 29, 2021 09:45AM

Joy D Commonwealth by Ann Patchett - 3 stars - My Review


message 7140: by Kathleen (new)
Jan 30, 2021 03:34PM

Kathleen | 401 comments I found some very interesting new-to-me voices in this essay collection:
The Fire This Time A New Generation Speaks About Race by Jesmyn Ward The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race edited by Jesmyn Ward

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


message 7141: by Jade (new)
Jan 30, 2021 04:59PM

Jade | 246 comments I finished American Dirt earlier today, which is the fiction group read, Gave it five stars as I really enjoyed it and made me think long after I finished it.


message 7142: by Jade (new)
Jan 30, 2021 05:00PM

Jade | 246 comments Kathleen wrote: "I found some very interesting new-to-me voices in this essay collection:
The Fire This Time A New Generation Speaks About Race by Jesmyn Ward[book:The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks..."

This sounds really interesting Kathleen. I think I will add it to my list.


message 7143: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jan 30, 2021 05:33PM

PattyMacDotComma Shuggie Bain, the autobiographical novel by Scottish-born author Douglas Stuart, tells of a loving, queer, little boy who adores his beautiful, alcoholic mum. It is heart-breakingly wonderful! Well-deserved winner of the 2020 Booker Prize.
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart 5★+ Link to my Shuggie Bain review


message 7144: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Jan 30, 2021 05:33PM

PattyMacDotComma I've not read any of Jeffery Deaver's work before, so his short story Turning Point was my introduction. Loved it! Finding RDK, the Russian Doll Killer, was cleverly done.
Turning Point by Jeffery Deaver 4.5★ Link to my Turning Point review


message 7145: by Joy D (new)
Jan 31, 2021 10:23AM

Joy D Dubliners by James Joyce - 4 stars - My Review


message 7146: by Pam (new)
Feb 01, 2021 08:30AM

Pam Baddeley | 1529 comments Just finished Thomas Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3791026882.


message 7147: by Joy D (new)
Feb 01, 2021 01:55PM

Joy D To Siberia by Per Petterson - 4 stars - My Review


message 7149: by Joy D (new)
Feb 02, 2021 10:06AM

Joy D Life After Life by Kate Atkinson - 4 stars - My Review


message 7150: by Tamara (new)
Feb 02, 2021 10:15AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1410 comments Read Abigail, another book by Magda Szabó. I enjoyed it but I didn't think it was as good as the other two books of hers I've read--Iza's Ballad and The Door.

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


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