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What have you just read? Opinions, recommendations, reviews Part 2
Read a very enjoyable humour-horror read for Star Trek fans by Kevin Anderson - Night of the Living Trekkies - reviewed here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2338197844.Then a John Gordon novel, The Ghosts Of Blacklode and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2358173551.
And a Cabbalistic and futuristic fantasy by Liz Williams, The Poison Master, reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2358348975.
Very much enjoyed Memento Park by Mark Sarvas. Searching for his family's connection to a painting reveals more about Matt's own connections with his family. Good read! 
4.5★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished a Ramsey Campbell short story collection, Dark Feasts: The World of Ramsey Campbell and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2358402880.
Boy by James Hanley I can see why the book caused a stir in the 1930s but it’s rather tame compared todays standards.
Thoroughly enjoyed The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, 5 stars, I think it will be one of my favourites for 2018. Here’s my review
My review of The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have completed Oral History. The title is perfect for the book's content. I recommend both this book and the author. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ensoleillé wrote: "Boy by James Hanley I can see why the book caused a stir in the 1930s but it’s rather tame compared todays standards."Sometimes I wonder if that is a good thing or not. But I totally understand what you mean!
I listened to this one High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
. Here is my review!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
@leslie true :) i think of it was worse I would have hated it.
Finished
by Robert Galbraith-- 4 StarsCannot wait for the next book to come out!
My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have completed The Magician. I think very many will enjoy this. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Chrissie" Thanks for your review of this and the link, Chrissie!Just re-read and enjoyed the classic short story The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway.
I added a link to the (free) story in my review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Patty, that is cool that you reread it and STILL liked it a lot.
I read The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After. 4.5 stars rounded up. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Faith wrote: "My review of Warlight by Michael Ondaatje:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I do like Ondaatje. Beautiful writing but plots that take a lot of attention to straighten out. I might give it a try.
I have completed Cassada by James Salter. I have attempted to read all of his books that I can get.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've been meaning for ages to read some Agatha Christie but was reluctant to start in the middle of a series. This classic standalone needs no introduction.And Then There Were None is so clever that I can't imagine anyone figured it out.
Link to my review
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I've been meaning for ages to read some Agatha Christie but was reluctant to start in the middle of a series. This classic standalone needs no introduction.[book:And Then There Wer..."
I don't think there is any need to read the Christie books in order. They are all standalones.
Just finished Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller. An absorbing, dark tale which leaves you wondering...I like it when an author plays with your head.
Read The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XIII edited by Karl Edward Wagner and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2358910497.
Read Rider at the Gate by C J Cherryh and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2228498910.
my review of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami.I really enjoyed it. I thought the voice was authentic and evoked a convincing atmosphere and climate of the times.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have reread The Scarlet Letter. The first time I read it in school and now I have listened to it. I liked it even more second time around. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Rowhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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