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message 2901: by Chrissie (new)
Nov 11, 2018 02:12AM

Chrissie Yesterday I completed And the Birds Rained Down. It has won quite a number of prizes.

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


message 2903: by Chrissie (new)
Nov 11, 2018 07:49AM

Chrissie Greg wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "This morning I read the one short story Cathedral in Cathedral by Raymond Carver. It is very good.

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

A lot. Did you suggest it?


message 2904: by Pam (new)
Nov 11, 2018 09:38AM

Pam Baddeley | 1531 comments Finished Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2590832124. Sadly, didn't love it as much as I usually enjoy her books.


message 2907: by Greg (new)
Nov 11, 2018 06:44PM

Greg | 8324 comments Mod
Hannah wrote: "I've finished Circe by Madeline Miller.

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

Sounds good Hannah!


message 2909: by Greg (new)
Nov 11, 2018 07:10PM

Greg | 8324 comments Mod
I finished Typhoon by Joseph Conrad a couple days ago, and I ended up really liking it. There were some parts in the middle where I wasn't sure, but the beginning and end were very strong for me; also, his description of the storm itself was amazingly powerful and visceral.


message 2914: by Tamara (new)
Nov 12, 2018 08:11AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1415 comments I finished Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden. It was one of the books recommended to me in the Recommendation Swap.

I recommend it for those who like WWI historical fiction. But the descriptive passages of fighting in the trenches is immersive and full of graphic details of the carnage, so it may not be for everyone. It's not the type of book I usually read, but I thought it was well done.

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


message 2915: by Greg (new)
Nov 12, 2018 08:28AM

Greg | 8324 comments Mod
Tamara wrote: "I finished Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden. It was one of the books recommended to me in the Recommendation Swap.

I recommend it for those who like WWI historical fic..."

I think that's what I like about when I participate in the recommendation swap. I end up reading things I wouldn't have ordinarily thought to pick up.


message 2916: by Tamara (new)
Nov 12, 2018 08:34AM

Tamara Agha-Jaffar | 1415 comments Greg wrote: "I think that's what I like about when I participate in the recommendation swap. I end up reading things I wouldn't have ordinarily thought to pick up..."

I feel the same way, Greg. It's actually one of my favorite things to do on Goodreads. I'm loving it.


message 2917: by LauraT (new)
Nov 12, 2018 08:46AM

LauraT (laurata) | 14366 comments Mod
High time I did it again!!!!


message 2918: by Dale (new)
Nov 12, 2018 01:40PM

Dale Harcombe | 1944 comments Two reviews finally up of my recent reads
The Dry by Jane Harper
The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1) by Jane Harper
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and
Safe Havenby Nichols Sparks Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 2919: by Hannah (new)
Nov 12, 2018 02:22PM

Hannah (hannahgsteele) | 331 comments Greg wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I've finished Circe by Madeline Miller.

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

Sounds good Hannah!"

It was great, Greg! Definitely recommend.


message 2922: by Dale (new)
Nov 12, 2018 07:58PM

Dale Harcombe | 1944 comments My reviews of two recent reads
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and Tallowood Bound by Karly Lane
Tallowood Bound by Karly Lane
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Both 4 stars


message 2926: by Chrissie (new)
Nov 13, 2018 10:47AM

Chrissie I have completed Pastoral by Nevil Shute.

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


message 2928: by Dale (last edited Nov 13, 2018 07:34PM) (new)
Nov 13, 2018 07:34PM

Dale Harcombe | 1944 comments My review of The Hiding Places by Katherine Webb
The Hiding Places by Katherine Webb
just an okay read for me
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2931: by Dale (new)
Nov 14, 2018 07:48PM

Dale Harcombe | 1944 comments My review of Right As Rain by Tricia Stringer Right As Rain by Tricia Stringer
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2932: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Nov 14, 2018 11:19PM

PattyMacDotComma Hana's Suitcase: A True Story is the simple but fascinating account of a child of the Holocaust researched by a young Japanese woman for Japanese school children. Canadian author Karen Levine's book has been published around the world. Lots of photos with my review.
Hana's Suitcase A True Story by Karen Levine 5★Link to my review


message 2934: by Dale (new)
Nov 15, 2018 08:33PM

Dale Harcombe | 1944 comments My review of Keep You Safe by Melissa Hill
Keep You Safe by Melissa Hill
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2935: by LauraT (new)
Nov 16, 2018 04:15AM

LauraT (laurata) | 14366 comments Mod
I've just finished The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver.
I have to say it has been a pleasent surprise. Nice little story; well written


message 2936: by Angela M (new)
Nov 16, 2018 04:55AM

Angela M Laura, I enjoyed that one too, enjoy Kingsolver’s writing, especially the earlier books.


message 2937: by Angela M (new)
Nov 16, 2018 06:37AM

Angela M I read A Ladder to the Sky. 3.5 stars rounded up. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2938: by Petra (new)
Nov 16, 2018 09:29AM

Petra | 3324 comments LauraT wrote: "I've just finished The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver.
I have to say it has been a pleasent surprise. Nice little story; well written"

I enjoyed this book, too. There's a sequel which I remember being good as well: Pigs in Heaven.


message 2939: by Chrissie (last edited Nov 16, 2018 11:44AM) (new)
Nov 16, 2018 11:32AM

Chrissie I have completed two books. First, Becoming which has kept me occupied for quite few days. I simply never wanted to put it down.

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

Then Jan, a friend here at GR, gave me a link to a BBC drama performance of a newly discovered Edith Wharton play--The Shadow of a Doubt: A Play in Three Acts. As soon as I finished the first I listened to the other. Both I have given four stars. Both I highly recommend.

My review of The Shadow of a Doubt: A Play in Three Acts:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A fee online link to the play is in my review.

What a great day! Two four star books in a row!


message 2940: by Diane S ☔ (new)
Nov 16, 2018 01:36PM

Diane S ☔ Banner day for sure, Chrissie.

Finished The Winters The Winters by Lisa Gabriele


message 2942: by Dale (new)
Nov 16, 2018 02:53PM

Dale Harcombe | 1944 comments My review of The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2944: by Chrissie (new)
Nov 16, 2018 10:50PM

Chrissie Diane S ☔ wrote: "Banner day for sure, Chrissie.

Finished The Winters The Winters by Lisa Gabriele"

I get in such a good mood when I have good books.


message 2946: by Canadian Jen (new)
Nov 17, 2018 04:57AM

Canadian Jen Finished Praise Song for the Butterflies. A disturbing ritual forced on a young girl. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2949: by Petra (new)
Nov 17, 2018 04:43PM

Petra | 3324 comments I finished Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz this afternoon. It started out so well but petrered out after that. A disappointing ending.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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