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[Peggy]

I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's reviews on GR are all over the place.

[Margo]

I,ve finished Things in Jars - eventually! Not sure why it took so long to get through. The writing was good but the didn't hang together that well. Didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped too.

I think I'll be moving on to The Rapture.

[Sarah]

Peggy wrote: "I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's reviews on GR are all over t..."

She writes a good story. I really like her style. Not read this one yet.

[Cherie]

Peggy wrote: "I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's reviews on GR are all over t..."

I keep adding her books to my TBR list, but I have not read her yet.

[Margo]

Peggy wrote: "I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's reviews on GR are all over t..."

The first Liane Moriarty i read was Big Little Lies which set the bar ridiculously high so all of her books that I read since have been disappointing.

[Peggy]

I hate it when that happens!

The Husband's Secret is 400 pages, but a very fast read! I'm enjoying it, but not loving it.

[Gavin]

Started Sleeping Giants

[Peggy]

Cherie wrote: "Peggy wrote: "I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's reviews on GR ..."

I have several authors like that. Where am I supposed to find the time to read them all?!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Peggy wrote: "I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's..."

Cherie wrote: "I keep adding her books to my TBR list, but I have not read her yet."

Peggy wrote: "I have several authors like that. Where am I supposed to find the time to read them all?!"

Same! I've read several of Liane Moriarty's, but have several others that I've added multiple books by the author that sound good, but never got around to them.

I enjoyed The Husband's Secret, but it wasn't as good as Big Little Lies. I've read 4 of hers and Big Little Lies was my favorite (fortunately not the first I read!). I think I own a couple more and still have 4 on my TBR to get to.

[Margo]

Kristie wrote: " Peggy wrote: "I'm going to start The Husband's Secret. I've had it on my ereader for ages. Not sure what to expect though, it's not my usual kind of book and friend's..."

Cherie w..."

I picked up Nine Perfect Strangers, not sure why as I didn't enjoy the last I read by her. It's got to be a hadit now - I see a new one, get caught up in the hype, buy it, see the reviews, regret it LOL I still haven't read it!

[Sarah]

Gavin wrote: "Started Sleeping Giants"

I really enjoyed it .

[Cherie]

I'm reading O Jerusalem. This is technically listed as book #5 in the series, but the story line actually takes place during a time that was reported in The Beekeeper's Apprentice, but it is expanded. I like it much, better than I did the actual book #2 in the series. I thought it was only a short story when I downloaded it.

[Dem]

Finished A Nearly Normal Family

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2904940066

[Kristie, Moderator]

I bought Nine Perfect Strangers too, Margo, but I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read by her. This one has a lower rating though. I’ve heard it’s not her best.

[Gavin]

The Garden of Rama

Sarah wrote: "Gavin wrote: "Started Sleeping Giants"I really enjoyed it ."

So did I.

[Margo]

I finished The Rapture and I really enjoyed it. It was based on the true story of an English cult that came into existence after WW1. The author had done lots of research and used many original documents to construct the novel. Interesting insight into the General Strike, a time in history that I'd not heard much about. It was well read by Imogen Wilde.

Next up is The Illumination of Ursula Flight.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'll be finished The Spirit War today. There's an hour left in the audiobook. I had scheduled Age of Legend as my next read but I hear it ends on a cliff hanger, so maybe I'll hold off until the next book is published.

I'm not sure what I'll start next with August just around the corner. I'll put my thinking cap on. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Decision made. I started Scrublands. I'm really enjoying the story so far. I think it's going to be a twisty turny ride.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Janice wrote: "Decision made. I started Scrublands. I'm really enjoying the story so far. I think it's going to be a twisty turny ride."

I loved Scrublands, Janice! Hope you enjoy it, too.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I was surprised to find that Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is not his usual reassuring self in Louise Penny's sixth in the series, Bury Your Dead. History, mystery, and haunting flashbacks in Old Quebec make for a good read.
4★ Link to my review

[Margo]

I finished The Illumination of Ursula Flight. It went straight onto my favourites shelf! Wonderful book full of surprises, I think I'll remember Ursula for a long time. Also, what a beautiful cover!

I think I'll go for something totally different next; either The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant or The Golem and the Djinni.

[Dem]

I have finished Miracle Creek

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2911597087

[Lisa]

Real life got in the way of my reading for the past 10 or so days, but now I finally able to pick up a book again. I have started Caligula which I'm reading with a non-Goodreads friend.

[Lisa]

Margo wrote: "I finished The Illumination of Ursula Flight. It went straight onto my favourites shelf! Wonderful book full of surprises, I think I'll remember Ursula for a long time. Also, what a..."

I'm going to bump The Illumination of Ursula Flight up my TBR pile now. It sounds so good! I agree about the cover, it's stunning!

Also, I adored The Golem and the Djinni so my vote goes to that one 😉

[Janice, Moderator]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Janice wrote: "Decision made. I started Scrublands. I'm really enjoying the story so far. I think it's going to be a twisty turny ride."

I loved Scrublands, Janice! Hope you enjoy ..."

Thanks Patty. I'm really enjoying it so far.

[Margo]

Lisa wrote: "Margo wrote: "I finished The Illumination of Ursula Flight. It went straight onto my favourites shelf! Wonderful book full of surprises, I think I'll remember Ursula for a long time..."

I will start TGATD based on your recommendation Lisa :-) I hope you enjoy Caligula - that's in my pile too!

[Sarah]

I just finished The Heartland: Finding and Losing Schizophrenia for a netgalley review and movie challenge. I'm now starting Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal for the group read. I might squeeze it in to the movie challenge too if I can.

[Lisa]

Margo wrote: "I will start TGATD based on your recommendation Lisa :-)"

Yay! I hope you enjoy it.

Caligula is quite good so far. I'm hoping for a really fascinating character study and I'm fairly confident it's going to deliver on that front.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished The Blessing Way and Scrublands. Both fit my Movie Mania challenge.

Tomorrow, I'll start More Tales of the City in paperback for the August challenge. I'll also start Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal on audiobook for the themed read.

Tonight, I will read another short story in The Complete Sherlock Holmes while I wait for the calendar to turn a new page.

[Lisa]

I'm starting The Illumination of Ursula Flight for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' challenge.

[Margo]

Lisa wrote: "I'm starting The Illumination of Ursula Flight for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' challenge."

Ooh, I hope you love it! *crosses fingers*

[Gavin]

I'm reading The Portrait of a Lady

[Lisa]

Margo wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I'm starting The Illumination of Ursula Flight for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' challenge."

Ooh, I hope you love it! *crosses fingers*"

Thanks, Margo. I have a good feeling about this one :)

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I am currently reading The Priory of the Orange Tree.

[Janice, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "I am currently reading The Priory of the Orange Tree."

We're going to do a buddy read on The Priory of the Orange Tree starting Sep 2. I hope you'll join in on the conversation. You might want to take notes.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I just enjoyed a re-read of an old favourite, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It's been adapted as a play and a film more than once, and it's as powerful now as ever. People haven't changed.
5★ Link to my review with a couple of illustrations

[PattyMacDotComma]

Another re-read was John Steinbeck's wonderful, funny, poignant Cannery Row. There were some real characters in Monterey, California in the 1930s!
5★ Link to my review

[[deleted user]]

Janice wrote: "Anna wrote: "I am currently reading The Priory of the Orange Tree."

We're going to do a buddy read on The Priory of the Orange Tree starting Sep 2. I hope you'll join in on the con..."

I will definitely join in on the conversation Janice. I finally finished the book last night. It has taken me the month....that said, I did like it. Looking forward to hearing thoughts.

[[deleted user]]

Now reading The Wall which is on the Booker long list.

[[deleted user]]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I just enjoyed a re-read of an old favourite, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It's been adapted as a play and a film more than once, and it's as powerful now as ever. Peo..."

Excellent review Patty. Unlike yourself, I read this for school during my GCSE year, (so I was about 15), and I enjoyed it immensely. We read it aloud in class and then watched the movie. I have re-read this book a number of times and enjoy it ever time.

[Renee]

Renegades I am reading and enjoying a book about a world of super heroes and villains. Its young adult , light and entertainig

[Roz]

I was listening to The Last Year of the War read by Kimberley Farr. I had to abandon it, not because I don't like the book, but I really don't like the way it's read. I'll borrow a kindle or print version at a later date. I don't usually do that, but it's a long book and I don't think I want to tough it out.
I decided to listen to Skeletons at the Feast instead read by one of my favorites, Mark Bramhall. Good combination, an author I like read by someone I could listen to all day.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Anna wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I just enjoyed a re-read of an old favourite, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It's been adapted as a play and a film more than once, and it's as ..."

I think it would be a great one for a school conversation, Anna. The relationships are complicated and could easily represent almost any random group of people trying to belong.

[PattyMacDotComma]

This is a far cry from my last few reads, but I do love his writing.
David Vann’s Caribou Island, Alaska is not the stuff of glossy tourist brochures.
4.5★ a Link to my review of Caribou Island

[Lisa]

I bailed on Caligula. I was finding it quite slow, dry and bland. I'm undecided whether to give it one more try somewhere down the line or whether just to give up on it altogether.

On the opposite end of the scale, I am really enjoying The Illumination of Ursula Flight.

[Renee]

I am reading The Punishment She Deserves This is one of my favorite series.

[Margo]

Lisa wrote: "I bailed on Caligula. I was finding it quite slow, dry and bland. I'm undecided whether to give it one more try somewhere down the line or whether just to give up on it altogether.
..."

Glad you're liking Ursula but it's bad news about Caligula! Maybe the audio will be a bit less dry :-/

[Lisa]

Margo wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I bailed on Caligula. I was finding it quite slow, dry and bland. I'm undecided whether to give it one more try somewhere down the line or whether just to give up on it..."

You will have to let me know what the audiobook of Caligula is like, Margo. If it's good, I may have to give it a try and see if I get on better with it.

[Sarah]

I finished Faithful Place for the movie challenge. I enjoyed it but i guessed a few things early on and i didn't find the end all that satisfying. It was very atmospheric, emotional and thought provoking though. I am being picky i guess. The series is awesome and i love the author's writing style. Now on to Sword of Destiny to prepare for the netflix series and it will also count for the movie challenge.

[Dem]

Finished Thirteen

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2564960831