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Loved that series, wish it had been longer.
Heather L wrote: "Cindy wrote: "Finished Shakespeare's Landlord yesterday."Loved that series, wish it had been longer."
Same here; I used to buy the paperbacks new. It was a little dark but still good.
Heather L wrote: "Cindy wrote: "Finished Shakespeare's Landlord yesterday."Loved that series, wish it had been longer."
The main branch library was getting rid of all of their mass markets paperbacks and I picked up three of the books in the series. I ordered the second one from another library and am excited to dig in. I really enjoyed the first.
I finished an action-packed crime thriller: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
by E. James Harrison. I'm not sure why this author hasn't been read by more people.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A good read! Bitter Wash Road is the first of a series about a rural Aussie copshop run by a 'disgraced' ex-detective. (Moral: never ever rat on crooked cops.) Add me to the list of Garry Disher's fans!
4.5★ Link to my Bitter Wash Road review
I am starting The Rose Code
by Kate Quinn. I have liked all of Kate Quinn's books. Looking forward to curling up and reading this one.
I finished a romantic suspense novel: Blood Ties
by Sharon Sala.My 3.5 star review rounded down to 3 stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished a historical action crime thriller / western: Wolf Stockburn, Railroad Detective
by Max O'Hara. This is the first book in a new series.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Aussie author Susan Johnson has just released From Where I Fell. Two women from opposite sides of the world reveal more about themselves than they intended in their accidental email 'penpalship'. I loved the slightly naughty feeling of spying on them. 
4.5★ Link to my review of From Where I Fell
Currently breezing through Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 1: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Marvelous Land of Oz / Ozma of Oz
I haven't read this since I was a kid and am thoroughly enjoying the story.
I did post this as a cozy, but I don't know that anyone's called it that yet. Some people make arrangements for their own, inevitable Exit from life, but things don't go to plan in this mystery by Belinda Bauer. I loved its warmth and humour.
5★ Link to my Exit review (with no spoilers)
I really enjoyed Max Porter's unique young character, Lanny, in this unusual, fascinating mix of contemporary family story and ancient spirits. So good! (Made the Booker longlist)
5★ Link to my review of Lanny
Binging Colleen Hoover books. I just discovered her thanks to my daughter. I love her books but I think I’m going to have to slip a cozy in pretty soon.
And some non-cozies from the last couple of weeks:
Every Day Above Ground by Glen Erik Hamilton https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Wild Horses by Sandy Dengler https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just started Shell Game by Sara ParetskyI enjoy this series a lot. It reminds me of the Sue Grafton books.
Working my way through Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 2: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz / The Road to Oz / The Emerald City of Oz
. Really loving these stories 30 years after first reading them.
I am reading The Four Winds
by Kristin HannahI Set in 1930's during the Great Depression, drought etc.
Ms. Hannah writes beautifully but it is not the most exciting time to write about. Reminds me of Grapes of Wrath. Haven't decided how much I like it yet I am only 100 pages into the book. Will keep you posted. Has anyone else read it?
by Kate Angell 4-StarsBatter Up!! Antisocial Major Leaguer meets his match.
My Review
Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh 4-StarsLots of suspense, a sweet, slow romance and a surprise baddie at the end.
My Review
Rival's Break by Carla Neggers 4-StarsLast Book in Series?? Stolen art and poison mushrooms
My Review
Endgame by Dee Davis 3 1/2-StarsAn opposites attract romance and a plot of murder to derail a trade accord
My Review
I finished an action-packed thriller and the first book in a new series: Girl, Alone
by Blake Pierce.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished a coming-of-age fantasy and the first book in a new series: The Lightning Knight
by Sean P. Valiente.My 3.5 star review (rounded to 3 stars): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'll bet you've never heard of some of the great festivals in A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals: Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world! by Claire Grace and Christopher Carr. What fun - I love any excuse to celebrate!
4.5★ Link to my review of Festivals and Celebrations
Megan Rapinoe is such a champion of soccer that it's going to be hard to top her. This is another great addition by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara to the Little People BIG Dream series for kids. 
4★ Link to my review of Megan Rapinoe
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At two weeks prior to publication, I can now post my review for The Bohemians
by Jasmin Darznik.This mainly covers two years in the early career of a woman photographer (who later becomes famous as an American documentary photographer and photojournalist.). It largely covers 1918-1920. The novel is biographical historical fiction, not non-fiction. However, I learned a lot and even read more about Dorothea Lange online.
My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alice wrote: "I am reading The Four Winds by Kristin HannahI Set in 1930's during the Great Depression, drought etc.
Ms. Hannah writes beautifully but it is..."
I read it. I agree it's not the most interesting time period, action wise, but it was a very well written and depressing book! What those people went through is just so sad. I hope you enjoy it!
Here is my review of a police procedural with a lot of suspense. It is the third book in the Detective Megan Carpenter series.Silent Ridge
by Gregg Olsen.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Debra Oswald is a popular Aussie playwright, scriptwriter, and novelist whose brand new 'what-would-you-do' mystery/thriller, The Family Doctor, has just been released. What a nerve-wracking read!
4.5★ rounded up Link to my Family Doctor review
I finished reading a police procedural set in contemporary times in Northern China. Thief of Souls
by Brian Klingborg.My 3.5 star review (rounded to 3): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Heather L wrote: "Spent a couple hours last night reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle in memory of Beverly Cleary, who died last Thursday. A fun adventure, no matter how old you are!"I loved her books so much growing up, I happen to have a nearly new Dell Yearling copy of Beezus and Ramona near the computer that I read for a challenge last year. I hope to read it again soon in her honor.
Heather L wrote: "Spent a couple hours last night reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle in memory of Beverly Cleary, who died last Thursday. A fun adventure, no matter how old you are!"Sad news, but what a nice idea, Heather. Ramona was a family favourite in our house.
I completely enjoyed both the story and the audio narration of Honeybee by Aussie author Craig Silvey. Sam is only 14 years old, but it's been a long 14 years when you can't trust anybody. Loved it!
5★ Link to my Honeybee review
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