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message 7402: by Leslie (new)
Mar 16, 2021 02:11PM

Leslie | 16369 comments Faith wrote: "My review of Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee

https://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...


message 7404: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Mar 16, 2021 10:16PM

PattyMacDotComma 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)
Lanny by Max Porter 5★ Link to my review of Lanny


message 7405: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Mar 16, 2021 10:17PM

PattyMacDotComma 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.
Exit by Belinda Bauer 5★ Link to my Exit review (with no spoilers)


message 7406: by Tamara (new)
Mar 17, 2021 09:35AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1428 comments 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...


message 7407: by Canadian Jen (last edited Mar 17, 2021 09:55AM) (new)
Mar 17, 2021 09:55AM

Canadian Jen Finished The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner . Meissner delivers historical fiction consistently well. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7412: by Faith (new)
Mar 18, 2021 10:02AM

Faith Leslie wrote: "Faith wrote: "My review of Tom Stoppard: A Life by Hermione Lee

https://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.


message 7413: by Joy D (new)
Mar 18, 2021 10:02AM

Joy D Afterlife by Julia Alvarez - 3 stars - My Review


message 7416: by Joy D (new)
Mar 19, 2021 09:30AM

Joy D What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt - 5 stars - My Review


message 7417: by Pam (new)
Mar 19, 2021 11:43AM

Pam Baddeley | 1533 comments Read number 2 in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, Living Dead in Dallas - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3896989526.


message 7422: by Joy D (new)
Mar 20, 2021 01:51PM

Joy D Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - 4 stars - My Review


message 7423: by Canadian Jen (new)
Mar 20, 2021 03:40PM

Canadian Jen Finished a fun palate cleanser :) Every Last Secret by A.R. Torre . A fun read. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7425: by Esther (new)
Mar 20, 2021 11:26PM

Esther (eshchory) | 1368 comments An anecdotal memoir written by a school friend - 4 stars
Confessions of a Barista on Platform 1 by Joanna Murray Confessions of a Barista on Platform 1

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


message 7426: by Esther (new)
Mar 21, 2021 03:23AM

Esther (eshchory) | 1368 comments Finally got my review up for this one. 3.5 stars
Dogs of War (Dogs of War #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky Dogs of War

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


message 7428: by Tamara (new)
Mar 21, 2021 10:37AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1428 comments 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...


message 7431: by Pam (new)
Mar 21, 2021 04:55PM

Pam Baddeley | 1533 comments 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


message 7432: by Dale (new)
Mar 21, 2021 05:01PM

Dale Harcombe | 1969 comments My review of Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7434: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Mar 22, 2021 02:36AM

PattyMacDotComma 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.
Megan Rapinoe by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara 4★ Link to my review of Megan Rapinoe


message 7435: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Mar 22, 2021 02:36AM

PattyMacDotComma 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!
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world! by Claire Grace 4.5★ Link to my review of Festivals and Celebrations


message 7436: by Dale (new)
Mar 22, 2021 04:15PM

Dale Harcombe | 1969 comments My review of A Room at the Manor by Julie Shackman
A Room at the Manor by Julie Shackman
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7438: by Kathleen (new)
Mar 23, 2021 06:55AM

Kathleen | 401 comments 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 Tharp The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7440: by Tamara (new)
Mar 23, 2021 09:33AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1428 comments 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...


message 7441: by Pam (new)
Mar 23, 2021 10:30AM

Pam Baddeley | 1533 comments Book 5 of the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, Dead as a Doornail - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3898375024.


message 7443: by Dale (new)
Mar 23, 2021 03:22PM

Dale Harcombe | 1969 comments My review of The Truth About Her by Jacqueline Maley
The Truth About Her by Jacqueline Maley
2 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 7448: by LauraT (new)
Mar 25, 2021 01:53AM

LauraT (laurata) | 14384 comments Mod
Amalia wrote: "Finished John Lennon - Little People BIG dreamsJohn Lennon - Little People BIG dreams by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

5 stars

My review:www.g..."

Seems so interesting! I'll have to look for it. Thanks


message 7449: by Joy D (new)
Mar 25, 2021 10:08AM

Joy D Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver - 3 stars - My Review


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