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[PattyMacDotComma]

If only the world would learn the lessons of the late Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and renowned teacher and peace activist. Ariel Burger was his student and friend, now a teacher himself. His Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom is a must-read.
5★ Link to my review

[Phrynne]

My review of The Bookseller's Tale by Ann Swinfen

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

[Petra]

I finished reading His Family by Ernest Poole the other day.
It's an interesting look at a city and society in changing times.

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

[LauraT]

Finished yesterday The Way the Crow Flies by Ann-Marie MacDonald. Liked it, even if there were probably too many things for a single book. This is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Paul]

I just finished The Forgotten Highlander: My Incredible Story of Survival During the War in the Far East by Alistair Urquhart, hard to read at times but an inspirational story of survival. 4.5 stars. Here’s my review

[Tamara]

Finished A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro. This is Ishiguro's debut novel.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender

1 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of The Child by Fiona Barton
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Coffin Road is a pretty grim address, but in this case, it's the only starting point a man with amnesia has in the mystery by Peter May. Outer Hebrides, Scotland! Storms, lighthouses, murder!
Link to my review

[Kathleen]

Here's one that I recommend, and one that I don't.

We Two: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals by Gillian Gill. I LOVED this one. I was ready for it, after following Victoria on Masterpiece the last few years, but still I was surprised how absorbing it was. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

On the other hand, The Professor by Charlotte Brontë was very disappointing. I am a huge fan of Jane Eyre, but this one didn't work for me. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Terminal Alliance by Jim C. Hines

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

I started listening to an interview with author Jojo Moyes about her popular Me Before You, and the interviewer warned me to go make a cup of tea if I didn't want to hear spoilers. I decided, better than that, I'll read the book first! And very glad I did, too! I enjoyed both the book and the interview.
4.5★ Link to my review and BBC author interview

[LauraT]

Kathleen wrote: "Here's one that I recommend, and one that I don't.

We Two: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals by..."

Interesting! I've seen that I can find it on libraries on line; I'll look into it then!

[Kathleen]

LauraT wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Here's one that I recommend, and one that I don't.

We Two: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals [bookcover:We Two: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, R..."

It's well worth taking a look at, Laura--hope you like it.

[Faith]

My review of Lock Every Door by Riley Sager:

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Liar Liar by M.J. Arlidge

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

[Suz]

Loved this Australian classic A Fortunate Life by Albert B. Facey My review is here, highly recommended! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Shell by Kristina Olsson

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

[Tamara]

I finished Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi, the winner of the 2019 Man Booker International prize.

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

[Hannah]

I've finished White Teeth by Zadie Smith.

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

[Suz]

Forgot to review this one, so better late than never, 5 stars.Black Out by Lisa Unger


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

[Cleo]

I FINALLY was able to finish and write a review for Inferno by Dante Alighieri after the third time reading it!



My review: https://classicalcarousel.com/inferno...

[Faith]

My review of The Song of the Jade Lily: A Novel by Kirsty Manning:

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Unlucky 13 by James Patterson

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

[Dale]

My review of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland

4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Katlyn]

just started reading the game of thrones. not sure what to think of it

[Phrynne]

My review of Walking to Aldebaran by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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

[Tamara]

I finished Border Districts: A Fiction by Gerald Murnane.
An unusual novel in terms of structure, content, and theme. Highly recommended for those who enjoy reflective, digressive writing.

My 5-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cleo]

Katlyn wrote: "just started reading the game of thrones. not sure what to think of it"

I've been holding off reading it, wondering if it will be worth my time. I'm curious as to why you are unsure about it, Katlyn.

[Canadian Jen]

Finished the sequel to , is another fierce read. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Oh Danny Boy by Rhys Bowen

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Brush Back by Sara Paretsky

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

[Maja]

Horror is not usually my forte, but decided to give it a whirl with The Shining - and man, was I glad I did!

My 4⭐ review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Petra]

I finished the Maddaddam trilogy by Margaret Atwood. I recommend reading this trilogy as one long novel, rather than 3. There are a lot of interconnections that I missed when reading this the first time by leaving so much time between books (I read them as they were published).

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Aurora Rising by Jay Kristoff

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

[Dale]

Just a few thoughts on this book and why I gave up on it. An Act of Silence by Colette McBeth

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

[Dale]

my review of The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths

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

[PattyMacDotComma]

Yay! You're Gay! Now What?: A Gay Boy's Guide to Life is just what it says and lot more entertaining than I'd guessed.

Riyadh Khalaf is a popular YouTube activist, a colourful guy who's put all the facts and fears in this one, well-illustrated book. Celebrities, photos, cartoons!
5★ Link to my review with many pictures

[Tamara]

I finished Everything Under by Daisy Johnson.
A modern retelling of the Oedipus myth set near the murky river waters in Oxford. It includes elements of fairy tales and folk tales, conjures up a haunting atmosphere, and is very well done.

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

[Maja]

Finished Fireborn

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

[Faith]

My review of The Travelers by Regina Porter:

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea

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

[Dale]

My review of If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman

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

[Maja]

Finished The Living God

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

[Faith]

My review of The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell:

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

[Pam]

Read The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2839047767
and
Anne Boleyn: Adultery, Heresy, Desire by Amy Licence and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2819905541.

[bookswithpaulette]

I finished this book last night! Amazing read The Long Walk
I gave it 4.5 stars

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

[Suz]

This one was only ok for me I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier is a much-loved classic mystery, and I enjoyed it as much as everyone else has.

4★ Link to my review