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Apr 26, 2021 02:48AM
Open Water, a novella by British-Ghanaian author Caleb Azumah Nelson, is a poetic, complicated, lyrical love story, some of which I loved.
3.5★ Link to my review of Open Water
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3 review sup now of:Village of the Lost Girls by Augustin Martinez
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2 stars
Wickham Hall by Cathy Bramley
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Facing the Flame by Jackie French
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Loved hearing about a great character, Win.
by the awesome
My five star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I loved this book! It should have more readers:
The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo by Peter OrnerReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And I've been reading some poetry for National Poetry Month.
Fidelity: Poems by Grace PaleyReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and
Illuminations by Arthur RimbaudReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
One of the best non-fiction books I have read:Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald - 5 stars - My Review
Joy D wrote: "One of the best non-fiction books I have read:Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald - 5 stars - My Review"
That sounds like one everybody should read, Joy. It's a great review!
Booker-winning, Tasmanian Richard Flanagan has written a remarkable parable for our times. During Australia's Black Summer of bushfires, three adult children play tug-of-war over their dying mother, while her mind is often floating in The Living Sea of Waking Dreams. Suspension of disbelief is required, as the daughter's finger disappears and almost nobody notices.
5★ Link to my review of Living Sea of Waking Dreams
On a bright, cheery note, My Monsterpiece by Amalia Hoffman is a terrific little book that will make your fingers itch to open up the craft box! 
5★ Link to my review of My Monsterpiece with colourful illustrations!
Barkskins by Annie Proulx - 4 stars - My ReviewMultigenerational family saga set mostly in Canada, covering over 300 years. In 1692, Frenchmen Charles Duquet and René Sel arrive in New France as indentured servants. The storyline follows the descendants of these two men. The primary focus of this book is rapid depletion of natural resources, particularly the overharvesting of fur and timber. It contrasts life of the settlers, who do not give a thought to taking whatever resources are available, with the Mi’kmaq, who live in harmony with the forest, taking only what they need. The environmental theme is articulated through the actions and dialogue among characters. Do not get too attached to any one particular character – they tend to die off quickly (rather like the felling of trees).
2 reviews up now.The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Justice Delayed by Patricia Bradley
4 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Iys strong point is the style of the writing; I'd love to know how it has been rendered in English
Read two books, and enjoyed the fictional treatment of the subject much more:Witches and Neighbors: The Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft by Robin Briggs, reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3960522591
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Andre Norton's Spell of the Witch World - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3960514268
A review of A Street in Bronzeville by Gwendolyn Brookshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This was a wonderful collection of poetry that I would highly recommend.
Mod
An easy read; worth the mention of the final quote of Salinger, right in the last lines!
Tom Allen is Actually Not Very Nice 4 stars.This is an audio collection not a book as such, and very enjoyable.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2 reviews now upThe Last Sailor by Sarah Anne Johnson
3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder
by Dianne Freeman
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read The Arsonists' City by Hala Alyan, a character-driven, compelling Lebanese/Syrian family saga. If you enjoyed Alyan's Salt Houses, you'll like this. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Catching up on the reviews of two books I didn't really love.
Days Without End 3 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Emily Eternal 2 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just enjoyed Trust, the third of Aussie author, journalist, and former foreign correspondent Chris Hammer's Martin Scarsden series. Sydney is at its corrupt, murderous worst.
4★ Link to my review of Trust
Everybody's Fool by Richard Russo is the long-awaited sequel to the popular Nobody's Fool. I'm happy to report that Sully and all were still at their stations in the White Horse and Hattie's when I left. (But you'll want to stay clear of the dog.)
4★ Link to my review of Everybody's Fool
I was pleased to see Mary Anning added to the Little People BIG DREAMS series by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara. All kids love collecting things, so they'd enjoy seeing how this little girl grew up finding fossils and becoming famous.
4★ Link to my Mary Anning review, including several illustrations
Amalia wrote: "Finished The Illumination of Ursula Flight
by Anna-Marie Crowhurst5 stars.."
Nice review, I have this on my Kindle. I need to read. it.
Mod
by Anna-Marie Crowhurst5 stars
My review:www.goodreads.com/revi..."
Reallly interesting; I'll look for it
2 review up now
The Winter Promise by Rose Goodwin
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder in Belgravia by Lynne Brittney
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Pooja wrote: "Normal People by Sally Rooney"What do you think of it, Pooja?
I read Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney. A delightful portrait of a delightful octogenarian. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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