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message 2601: by Chrissie (new)
Sep 30, 2018 08:35PM

Chrissie PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I just read The Timeless Land by Eleanor Dark, which is now a classic of well-rese..."

Makes perfect sense what you say. Thanks.


message 2602: by Dale (new)
Sep 30, 2018 08:53PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments My review of Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2603: by Dale (new)
Sep 30, 2018 09:23PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments My review of The Way Back by Kylie Ladd
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2605: by Norton (new)
Oct 01, 2018 08:50AM

Norton Beckerman. (nortsb) | 97 comments I didn't know where else to put this but it's something that both readers and authors should be aware of. Kindle or KDP is now a publishing house and they're aggressively reviewing their own books. They offer a program to indie authors where they pay a stipend (I think it's $5,000) and they take control of your book for 5 years. If your book is successful they give you the option to renew. Kindle, or KDP, is reviewing books that they have a financial interest in. Even the major publishing houses seek outside, objective reviews. PLEASE BE AWARE OF WHAT KDP IS DOING WHEN YOU READ ONE OF THEIR REVIEWS!


message 2606: by Chrissie (last edited Oct 01, 2018 09:21AM) (new)
Oct 01, 2018 09:20AM

Chrissie I have completed Dubin's Lives by Bernard Malamud.

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

I am not so sure others will like it as much as me.

Then I picked up the first of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series--Murder at the Vicarage, which I have now dumped.

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

Whodunnits are not for me!


message 2610: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Oct 01, 2018 05:29PM

PattyMacDotComma Duelling Facebook groups! Not quite the “duelling banjos” of “Deliverance”, but women can get pretty nasty. Choose your weapons in
Those Other Women by Aussie Nicola Moriarty (yes, sister of Liane).
Those Other Women by Nicola Moriarty My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2611: by Kathleen (last edited Oct 02, 2018 06:17AM) (new)
Oct 02, 2018 06:17AM

Kathleen | 401 comments I was skeptical about the sensational classic Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, but I was pleasantly surprised so I'm going to recommend it. Fun and intriguing! My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2612: by Alice (last edited Oct 02, 2018 01:21PM) (new)
Oct 02, 2018 01:08PM

Alice Poon (alice_poon) Finished Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck. Pearl Buck writes with authenticity and great sympathy. I was deeply moved. Another great work by this author! 4.5 stars.

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


message 2614: by Tamara (new)
Oct 02, 2018 03:22PM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1416 comments Alice wrote: "Finished Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck. Pearl Buck writes with authenticity and great sympathy. I was deeply moved. Another ..."

I enjoyed your review. I've added the book to my list. Thanks.


message 2615: by Dale (new)
Oct 02, 2018 04:00PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments My review of A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2616: by Angela M (new)
Oct 02, 2018 04:27PM

Angela M Dale , glad to see your 5 stars . I’m starting this in a day or so . I’ll read your review afterwards.


message 2617: by Dale (new)
Oct 02, 2018 04:41PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments Angela M wrote: "Dale , glad to see your 5 stars . I’m starting this in a day or so . I’ll read your review afterwards."

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did Angela.


message 2618: by Dale (new)
Oct 02, 2018 05:53PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments My review of Paradox by Catherine Coulter
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2619: by Alice (new)
Oct 02, 2018 08:36PM

Alice Poon (alice_poon) Tamara wrote: "Alice wrote: "Finished Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck. Pearl Buck writes with authenticity and great sympathy. I was deeply m..."

Thanks, Tamara! Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.


message 2621: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Oct 03, 2018 04:04AM

PattyMacDotComma The Circus Thief is a colourful picture book for kids showing 1929 Pennsylvania. Here's my review, with some illustrations.
The Circus Thief by Alane Adams Link to my review - with illustrations


message 2622: by Raul (new)
Oct 03, 2018 04:37AM

Raul | 745 comments Finished reading The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
Wrote a review that can found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2623: by LauraT (new)
Oct 03, 2018 06:18AM

LauraT (laurata) | 14366 comments Mod
I've finished Vera by Elizabeth von Arnim and as usual I like this writer: she's supposed to write "traditional" vicotiran novels, and everytime she surprises the reader. At least she surprises me!!!!


message 2625: by Chrissie (new)
Oct 03, 2018 11:25AM

Chrissie I have completed Love is Blind, William Boyd's latest.

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


message 2627: by Phrynne (new)
Oct 03, 2018 05:54PM

Phrynne | 2476 comments I finished and really liked Early Riser by Jasper Fforde Early Riser by Jasper Fforde

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


message 2628: by Dale (new)
Oct 03, 2018 09:01PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments My review of Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2629: by Suz (new)
Oct 04, 2018 01:33AM

Suz | 1101 comments Finished today my first Judy Nunn novel Spirits of the Ghan. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2630: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Oct 04, 2018 03:57AM

PattyMacDotComma A Superior Spectre, Aussie author Angela Meyer's debut novel, is kind of genre-bending. Or genre-fluid? I think many readers will love it.
A Superior Spectre by Angela Meyer Link to my review


message 2631: by Canadian Jen (new)
Oct 04, 2018 07:15AM

Canadian Jen Finished Snap by Belinda Bauer . Fast paced 4****
My review; https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2632: by Kathleen (new)
Oct 04, 2018 07:54AM

Kathleen | 401 comments Less by Andrew Sean Greer. I loved this one! It feels light like a rom-com, but throughout reveals beautiful, deep emotions about love and aging and death. For me, a perfect mix of light and dark. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2634: by Chrissie (new)
Oct 04, 2018 10:32AM

Chrissie Today I listened to last month's Audible Originals. Each month two are given free to Audible members.

My review of each:
Girls & Boys
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Feeding the Dragon
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2636: by Dale (new)
Oct 04, 2018 05:56PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments My review of Lydia's Hope by Marta Perry
A delightful book
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2637: by Greg (new)
Oct 04, 2018 09:46PM

Greg | 8325 comments Mod
Paul wrote: "A couple of terrific books for younger readers:

Alanna The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce Alanna: The First Adventure
4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

I thought that one was a lot of fun Paul - I remember enjoying it


message 2642: by Angela M (new)
Oct 05, 2018 06:49PM

Angela M I read A Spark of Light. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2643: by Dale (new)
Oct 05, 2018 09:38PM

Dale Harcombe | 1946 comments my review of Beach House for Rent by Mary Alice Monroe
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2645: by Pam (new)
Oct 06, 2018 05:08AM

Pam Baddeley | 1531 comments Read book 2 in Tanya Huff's vampire series, Blood Trail and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2539762383.


message 2648: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Oct 06, 2018 06:55PM

PattyMacDotComma Half-Truths and Semi-Miracles is a reissue of Anne Tyler’s 1974 story. If I had a light like this, I’d be tempted to hide it under a bushel, I think, ungrateful so-and-sos.
Half-Truths and Semi-Miracles by Anne Tyler Link to my review


message 2649: by dely (new)
Oct 07, 2018 12:49AM

dely | 5214 comments I have finished Interviews from the Short Century: Close encounters with leading 20th century figures from the worlds of politics, culture and the arts 4 stars

It has 50 interviews to famous characters of the 20th century, from politicians to singers. It was more interesting as I thought, and it was also a pageturner.

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


message 2650: by Chrissie (new)
Oct 07, 2018 02:04AM

Chrissie I stuck in After Anatevka: Live, one of the freebies offered this month to Audible.com members.

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

I explain in my review why I do not recommend it.


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