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What have you just read? Opinions, recommendations, reviews Part 2
Faith wrote: "My review of Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Leehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Nice review! I too am a fan of Stoppard's plays and also sometimes feel like the bulk of the meaning is going over my head. But I don't think I'll delve into Lee's biography myself...
My review of Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really enjoyed Max Porter's unique young character, Lanny, in this unusual, fascinating mix of contemporary family story and ancient spirits. So good! (Made the Booker longlist)
5★ Link to my review of Lanny
Some people make arrangements for their own, inevitable Exit from life, but things don't go to plan in this mystery by Belinda Bauer. I loved its warmth and humour.
5★ Link to my Exit review (with no spoilers)
I read Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson.A charming novel about the power of words to generate intimacy between two people who have never met.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
. Meissner delivers historical fiction consistently well. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds by T.E. Kinsey
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Lonely Hearts Dog Walkers by Sheila Norton
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Portrait of a LadyI'm clearly a Henry James fan.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Leslie wrote: "Faith wrote: "My review of Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Leehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Nice review! I too am a fan of Stoppard's plays an..."
Thanks Leslie. He is interesting, but there was a whole lot of detail in this book.
Read Witchcraze: A New History of the European Witch Hunts and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3889276000and
first in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, Dead Until Dark - review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3896946433
Read number 2 in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, Living Dead in Dallas - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3896989526.
Two quick three-star classics:
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan DoyleReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Queen of Spades by Alexander PushkinReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
An anecdotal memoir written by a school friend - 4 stars
Confessions of a Barista on Platform 1https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finally got my review up for this one. 3.5 stars
Dogs of Warhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read The Blizzard by Vladimir Sorokin; translated from the Russian by Jamey Gambrell.The novel is intense; the setting immersive; the details well-drawn; and the language hypnotic, especially during the dream sequences and psychedelic vision. But I felt the significance of the journey was elusive and remained just beyond reach.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Read books 3 and 4 of the Sookie Stackhouse series:Club Dead - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3896990140
Dead to the World - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3896990001
My review of Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Megan Rapinoe is such a champion of soccer that it's going to be hard to top her. This is another great addition by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara to the Little People BIG Dream series for kids. 
4★ Link to my review of Megan Rapinoe
I'll bet you've never heard of some of the great festivals in A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals: Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world! by Claire Grace and Christopher Carr. What fun - I love any excuse to celebrate!
4.5★ Link to my review of Festivals and Celebrations
My review of A Room at the Manor by Julie Shackman
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Snowstorm by Alexander Pushkin is a very nice little short story you can read online.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And if you're looking for practical inspiration:
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla TharpReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Knit Hats with Woolly Wormhead: Styles for the Whole Family by Woolly Wormheadhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko. It's about a Native American veteran recovering from PTSD. I've been meaning to read it for a very long time. I finally got to it, and I'm glad I did. A challenging read but very powerful.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 5 of the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, Dead as a Doornail - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3898375024.
My review of The Truth About Her by Jacqueline Maley
2 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of One Day All This Will Be Yours by Adrian Tchaikovsky
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara5 stars
My review:www.g..."
Seems so interesting! I'll have to look for it. Thanks
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