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[Marisa]

I just started reading The Stone Girl by Alyssa Sheinmel last night

[Lori, Super Mod]

I'm in the middle of Breath Like the Wind at Dawn. It releases in June and it's a literary western of sorts - very Cormac McCarthyish.

[Donnalee]

I am reading during my self-quarentine Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo and A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy.

[Heather L]

Donnalee— I hope you enjoy A Week in Winter as much as I did when I read it a few years ago.

[Kylie]

An enjoyable romantic suspense novel

The Reef by Nora Roberts

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

[Kylie]

A historical mystery series well worth reading

Kindred by Steve Robinson

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

[Don]

The Fog, by James Herbert
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kylie]

An enjoyable psychological thriller

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks

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

[Karen M]

Got into re-read mode but audio this time.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Wuthering Heights
Brave New World

And an ARC of Catherine House

[Lori, Super Mod]

Reading me a little The Dig by Cynan Jones. He's a go-to author for me. This particular book has a little too much animal cruelty for my liking but the writing is still top notch...

[Issac]

Just read The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. As you may or may not know I do not really enjoy reading; but, this book, this wonderful book I simply cannot help but adore. I'm not sure if this is too much for this thread, sorry if it is.

[Kylie]

An excellent instalment in the DI Nikki Galena series

Hidden on the Fens by Joy Ellis

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

[Don]

The Chalk Man, by CJ Tudor, a brilliant read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Paula]

I'm reading

[Book Concierge]

The Turn Of the Key – Ruth Ware – 3.5***
My niece loves Ware’s thrillers, so I thought I’d give the author a go. Written in an epistolary style, the book opens with the main character in prison and her desperate letter to a solicitor asking for help. Her letter continues outlining all that happened – how she stumbled upon the job opening and began the position. And how quickly things began going wrong. There are twists and turns and unexplained happenings. In no time at all, Rowan is a sleep-deprived mess. I will say this for Ware, she kept me turning pages and second-guessing, even if I didn’t quite empathize with Rowan. As a suspense thriller it was better than most. I can certainly see why my niece is such a fan.
My full review HERE

[Book Concierge]

The Children’s Blizzard – David Laskin – 4****
On January 12, 1888 a massive cold front brought plummeting temperatures, gale-force winds, and blinding snow to the northern plains. The blizzard caught the people on the prairies totally unaware and unprepared. Children left for school on a bright, sunny, mild day and found themselves either trapped in their school houses or struggling to find their way home in the blinding snow and plummeting temperatures. Hundreds of them died. It’s a gripping tale and told masterfully.
My full review HERE

[Joelle]

Just finished:


My Dark Vanessa

by: Kate Elizabeth Russell

Vivid and thought-provoking new novel that questions assumptions.
My full review; https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kylie]

Quick, easy to read and enjoyable!

Galleon's Gold by David Leadbeater

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

[Kylie]

While I enjoyed this book, I understand it wont be for everyone

The Secret of Provence House by Aubrey Rhodes

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

[Lori, Super Mod]

Currently reading a new small press release The Perfectly Fine House - it's like a reverse haunting story... kind of cheeky and interesting, I'm just a few chapters in right now.

[Joelle]

Just finished:


Sin Eater

by: Megan Campisi

Original premise, but with a mystery that is a bit obtuse. My full review:

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

[Kylie]

A dose of fun action

Operation Grizzly Camp by Kimberli A. Bindschatel

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

[Kylie]

A tale of mild domestic suspense

Evelyn, After by Victoria Helen Stone

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

[Karen M]

Listening to Small Great Things.

[Book Concierge]

Indianapolis – Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic – 5*****
The subtitle is all the synopsis anyone needs: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man. The authors did extensive research, including interviews with survivors and their families. The result is a detailed, thorough and still intimately personal story.
My full review HERE

[Kylie]

A fun romp

The Blood King Takedown by David Leadbeater

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

[Siddharth]

Hello everyone.

My name is Siddharth. I am from India. I joined the group a few minutes back and thought of sharing what I am reading with everyone.

I am currently reading The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. I started reading this book yesterday and till now it has been going great. Some different time settings, some mysticism, I just hope it turns out as good as people claim it is. The only issue that I am facing is that it is hard to remember Russian names as this is the first time that I am reading something from a Russian author.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Currently reading The Fisherman by John Langan. I saw the ebook was on sale for 7 bucks and snagged it. Been wanting to read this one for a while!

[Kylie]

My weekend reads :)

River of Salt by Dave Warner
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Death by Tradition: Fiji Islands Mysteries 2 by B.M. Allsopp
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Fatality at the Funeral by Grace York
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Moor by L.J. Ross
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Book Concierge]

Paris By the Book – Liam Callanan – 3***
I wanted to love this book. The author is from my home town, the beginning of the book is set in Milwaukee, and then the action moves to a city I love, Paris France. Plus, it’s a book about books. But … While the book has a great premise, some marvelously atmospheric scenes highlighting Paris, and includes MANY book references, it didn’t live up to my expectations.
My full review HERE

[Joelle]

Just finished:


Eight Perfect Murders

by Peter Swanson

Pretty good, but might spoil some classics for the unintiated. My full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Danita]

Just finish reading The Nicest Guy in America by Angela Benson.

[Book Concierge]

A Good Yarn – Debbie Macomber – 3***
This is book two in the Blossom Street series, featuring Lydia Hoffman and the people who come to her Seattle yarn store for knitting classes. The reader follows the ensemble cast through ups and downs, financial hardship, and business success, failed marriages and new love. Enjoyable, mind-candy comfort reads.
My full review HERE

[Meagan]

ooooh I love seeing what everyone is reading. I'm currently about 30% into

[Kylie]

A magnificent setting, but odious characters

Silenced For Good by Alex Coombs

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

[Ryan]

I've always wanted to read 1984!



While browsing the small book section at Target, I stumbled upon 1984 in the pocket book section for only $8 bucks. Also bought The Shining, The Haunting of Hill House, and Batman: The Killing Joke all for cheap.

I was reading Songs and Stories from Electric Mars by PanOrheus, and have many other books lined up, but 1984 has jumped to the front of the line. So I'm spending a lot of my quarantine juggling both books now while writing my second book.

Catching up on a lot of back reading, and finding all these books will help!

[Kylie]

An enjoyable enough murder mystery

Head In The Sand by Damien Boyd

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

[Kylie]

An okay spy thriller set in Taiwan

Balance Beam by Malcolm Garcia

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

[Don]

Finished reading The Blackbird Season
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Don]

Finished reading The Girl Before, by JP Delaney
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kylie]

An engaging romance set in Malta

Summer on a Sunny Island by Sue Moorcroft

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

[Book Concierge]

A True Cowboy Christmas – Caitlin Crews – 3***
I was surprised by how entertaining I found this, despite some totally ridiculous dialogue. I thought the miscommunication between Abby and Gray was belabored. Would have liked to see a more gradual coming-to-agreement, meeting-of-the-minds story arc rather than the abrupt “Come to Jesus (i.e. Christmas)” turnaround. But hey, it’s a cowboy Christmas romance, so it’s okay. And I did like looking at that cover ….
My full review HERE

[Meagan]

Book Concierge wrote: "

A True Cowboy Christmas
– Caitlin Crews – 3***
I was surprised by how entertaining I found this, despite some totally ridiculous dialogue. I though..."
I am definitely going to check this out! I'm currently reading
and it's been really good so far I'm about 56% into it but it's pretty long so we shall see how it ends :)

[Pamela]

Happy Easter all! I'm currently reading Wolf in the Shadows by Marcia Muller. She is not one of my favorite authors nor her main character one that I especially like but a neighbor gave me a whole box of her books (more than 20) along with some books by Muller's husband Bill Pronzini, so I'm reading them and as I get further along in the series, the books are getting better. And then I'm sharing with my cousin.

[Claire]

I'm reading

[Book Concierge]

News Of the World – Paulette Jiles – 4****
I loved this tale of an elderly widower who agrees to transport a 10-year-old girl who’s been held captive by a Kiowa tribe for about 5 years back to her relatives. The ways they support one another when facing various dangers and come to simply enjoy one another when things are going smoothly, paint a picture of love. There are some scenes that are quite comical, many that are tender, and quite a few that had me on the edge of my seat.
My full review HERE

[Kylie]

An extremely useful guide, if you live in South East Queensland

Best Bush and Beach Walks of the Gold Coast by Alan Ernst

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

[Alicechristine]

I finished reading Loving Frank Loving Frank
by Nancy Horan. This book was part of a Meetup group that chooses a book & then visits a physical site associated with the book in some way. The site was to be a Frank Lloyd Wright designed synagogue in Montgomery County, PA. (cancelled due to COVID-19). The book was a fictional look at Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney's long relationship that started when they both were married to others. The author did a remarkable job of writing from Mamah Cheney's point of view about this scandalous (in those days) and most likely the most significant relationship of both Wright & Cheney. I

[Don]

Finished reading The Whisper Man, by Alex North
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Book Concierge]

Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 4****
A classic of gay literature explores the coming of age of a young American living in Paris in the 1950s. Baldwin’s writing is evocative and atmospheric. His characters are well drawn and reveal their strengths and weaknesses through their thoughts and actions. David’s struggles to be true to himself while living the life he feels is expected of him leads to tragedy. I feel for all these characters as their dreams and aspirations are slowly destroyed. I can only hope that after this story ends, David finds some happiness in his life.
My full review HERE