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[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Loved "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd despite certain shortcomings in the plotline. It was a very imaginative plot and provided ample surprises along the way. 4.25 stars from me.

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

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

Just got done with " by Theo Clare. It was a struggle to get through. I kind of wish I would've DNF it. Review in the next few days...

Up next, by James Rollins. Won this one through GoodReads but can't remove my NetGalley request. (Which is what I do if NetGalley gives me a book I submitted for a Giveaway so to give someone else the chance.)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Happy 88th birthday on March 25 to Gloria Steinem, whose story of becoming a feminist activist and icon is told by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. These "Little People BIG DREAMS" picture books are for children, but I am meeting so many interesting people myself!
4★ My review of Gloria Steinem

[Val]

My 3 star review of
The Perfect holiday by T.J. EmersonT J Emerson

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

[Amy]

Bluebird by Genevieve Graham.

Bluebird

I was captivated by the emotional story as well as uncorking a chapter of Prohibition that I didn't know existed. I rarely give five-starred reviews but this heartwarming novel warranted that distinction.

While describing the heroic acts on the battlefields, Graham personalizes the bravery nurses, nicknamed 'Bluebirds' displayed. Not trained in battle, the courageous women risked their lives to save others. Running towards danger instead of seeking shelter, they exemplified what it means to be brave.

My Five-Starred Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Switching genres for my next read:

The Baxters: Prequel by Karen Kingsbury

[Darya Silman]

Scholar research for scholars. How the concept of sexual misconduct has changed over the years in mass media and how, in its turn, mass media influences our understanding of sexual conduct

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Completed "Peach Blossom Spring" by Melissa Fu. Didn't enjoy it as much as I had expected. 2.5 stars. 😕
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

Billie wrote: "Just got done with " by Theo Clare. It was a struggle to get through. I kind of wish I would've DNF it. Review in the next few days...


Just finished ! Another good book from Rollins and now going to read

[Melanie]

A little late on this one, the latest installment in a great cozy mystery series.



Killer Words (Mystery Bookshop #7) by V.M. Burns

My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

I imagine all readers are aware of who Nelson Mandela is, but for the future generations of children, this is a welcome addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This boy moved from a traditional childhood in an old culture to become a champion for freedom and a world leader.
4.5★ My review of Nelson Mandela

[Dorie - Cats&Books :)]

This 4+ * novel is also available on NetGalley

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

[Val]

I just finished Probably Ruby a coming of age story about an Indigenous woman searching for her identity and culture.

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Completed "Lenny" by Laura McVeigh.
This one broke my heart with its beauty and depth. Simply amazing. 4.75 stars for the audiobook.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Melanie]

A great historical romance with the marriage of convenience trope which is one I really enjoy.



Rules for Engaging the Earl (The Widow Rules #2) by Janna MacGregor

My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Completed "The Family Holiday" by Shalini Boland. Mixed feelings, slightly more tilted towards the negative side.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

Got to 30% WNF

[Sandra "Jeanz"]

I finished reading last night which though it was quite slow paced for my usual preferences but I found it really interesting.

The fiction read I am starting next are though have to admit I love this other cover

My non fiction read I have yet to start is

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

My next book

[PattyMacDotComma]

Thanks to everyone who either links or writes out the titles of their books, since I can't read the covers.

[PattyMacDotComma]

The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley is an entertaining debut by Sean Lusk which has some history, some magic, and exotic locales. It's not my thing, but I can see a real fan base for this one when it comes out in June.
3.5★ My review of Second Sight of Zachary...

[Jim]

If you're looking for a dark and humorous YA Urban Fantasy, I would recommend Herrick's End by T M Blanchet. A likeable reluctant hero protagonist, strong positive friendships and an imaginative world built beneath Boston. my review

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Thanks to everyone who either links or writes out the titles of their books, since I can't read the covers."

But the covers are so pretty!!!
I'll try to remember the print!

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Completed 3 very different kinds of ARCs. Each was good in its own way.

1. "Voting Day" by Clare O'Dea

A literary fiction novella showing a glimpse of the day Swiss men went to vote on whether women should get the right of suffrage. A thought-provoking indie work. 4.25 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. "Across the Desert" by Dusti Bowling

A middle-grade adventure with a 12 year old girl fighting personal and natural issues to save an online friend. Kids will love it; parents might be worried of its approach. 3.75 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. "Manga Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo"

A manga version of the Alexandre Dumas classic. It does complete justice to the original. 4.25 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dorie - Cats&Books :)]

Just finished a great thriller 4* for

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

My review of The Resistance Girl by Mandy Robotham. Loved the historical details. The writing style, not so much.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Billie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Thanks to everyone who either links or writes out the titles of their books, since I can't read the covers."

But the covers are so pretty!!!
I'll try to remember the print!"

Don't get me wrong, Billie - I love the covers! I just need the words of the title typed out so I know what the book is. Then I can click on the cover to go to the page if I want to know more. 😁

[PattyMacDotComma]

I enjoyed Viet Thanh Nguyen's 2016 Pulitzer Prize winner, The Sympathizer, but the political and philosophical arguments got the better of me in his follow-up, The Committed. He's an excellent, smart writer - and funny (a Chinese guy called Le Cao Boi wishes he were American).

DNF@ 39% My comments on The Committed

[Sarah]

Currently making my way through The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I haven't read any of their books since The Wife Between Us even though I own their previous works.

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

I'm a little behind on my posting.... The Stardust Thief and The Limitless Sky were both 3 star reads for me.

Now reading Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove

[PattyMacDotComma]

Zeba Blay's Carefree Black Girls: A Celebration of Black Women in Popular Culture is a passionate protest, full of examples, about the global culture of "colorism" and how the darkness of your skin decides your worth and opportunities. She knows her stuff!
4★ My review of Carefree Black Girls

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

1. The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain

A heartwarming though somewhat predictable book. Definitely recommend the audio version. 4 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. The Secret Wild by Alex Evelyn

An excellent children's novel full of adventure and mystery. 4.5 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Tin Man by Justin Madson

An interesting graphic novel, combining elemets from The Wizard of Oz and The Iron Giant. 4.25 stars. I got this from Edelweiss but it is on NetGalley too.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

Sadly,
Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove, wasn't that great, the writing lacking descriptions. I almost DNF, and if it wasn't for the plot twist, that really helped the story, I wouldn't have finished.

Up next, The Valkyrie's Daughter

[Dorie - Cats&Books :)]

Just finished

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

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

Didn't get to the book I planned, pub dates, you know. But I got Hummingbird read in a day! 4 Stars.

Now on to A Night of Wings and Starlight

[PattyMacDotComma]

See Them Die, by Michael Fowler, introduces forensic psychologist Dr. Hamlet Mottrell, who is lying in a hospital bed with bandaged wrists, accused of slaughtering his family. Not a bad start for a new psychological mystery series
3★ My review of See Them Die

[Dorie - Cats&Books :)]

Just finished

3* for this one, although I would recommend for YA or just a sweet and gentle story

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

[Diana]

I am just starting The housemaid by Freida McFadden; it looks really good!

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

"Hotel Magnifique" by Emily J. Taylor.

A decent debut YA Fantasy but could have been a lot better. The fantasy part is outstanding. The writing, amateurish. 3.5 stars.

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Some wonderful children's fiction ARCs from Netgalley:

1. "The Clockwork Queen" by Peter Bunzl

Lovely story blending historical facts with an appealing fictional plot. Aimed at middle graders. 4.5 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. "Meltdown: Why the Glaciers Are Disappearing and What You Can Do About It" by Anita Sanchez.

Brilliant, informative, must-read. Written for the 12+ age group. 5 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. "Call Me Penny Pickleberry" by Meghan Grana

A cute little picture book for little readers struggling with anxiety. 4.5 stars. Suitable for beginner readers aged 3-8.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Val]

Wow, a fantastic 5 stars for this one

The Patient by Jane ShemiltJane Shemilt

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

[Val]

Wow, a fantastic 5 stars for this one

The Patient by Jane ShemiltJane Shemilt

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

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

A Night of Wings and Starlight was an okay of a read. I gave it two stars.

Moving on to Primitives

[PattyMacDotComma]

Wolf Girl is a shy little girl who pretends to be a brave, fierce wolf. The illustrations by author Jo Loring-Fisher are just beautiful.
3.5★ My review of Wolf Girl with some of the lovely artwork

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Completed a fun domestic thriller: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

It was an entertaining and quick read. 4.25 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris.

A compelling historical fiction debut novel set around the 1992 Bosnian war. Much recommended. 4.5 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Billie's Not So Secret Diary]

Just finished Primitives, 3 Stars, and now finally getting to The Valkyrie's Daughter.

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Literary fiction lovers, give a try to "The Condemned Oak Tree" by Ada Rossi.

A dark and entertaining read. 4.5 stars from me.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dorie - Cats&Books :)]

Just finished it's on EW and NetGalley, sadly a 2* for me

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

[Barbara]

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

I am a big Psychological Thriller fan and Paranormal thrillers aren't my usual 'go to' books~
This was GREAT!
Plus the narrator Suzy Jackson did a fab job in performing all the characters.

Here are my 5 star comments
Personal Note: I give very few 5 star ratings!


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

[Natasha]

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