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[Monica]

Currently reading: The Power and loving the book premise! It's a sci-fi dystopia that's all about sisterhood and women supporting women!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Silver, by Aussie author Chris Hammer, follows investigative journalist Martin Scarsden from Hammer's popular mystery, Scrublands. He's perfectly captured my part of the beautiful NSW North Coast, with drugs, backpackers, developers, politics and murders. A good read.
4★ Link to my review of 'Silver'

[LiteraryCryptid]

Currently reading 'The Restaurant at the End of the Universe' by Douglas Adams. Sci-Fi Comedy gold.

[Esther]

Just started The Constant Rabbit

[Sasha]

Finished Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo LOVED IT!
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[Christine]

I finished my 60th book

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished The Sun Down Motel and am starting Death on a Summer Night.

[Mony]

Kristie wrote: "Lori wrote: "I’ve started The Storied Life of AJ Fikry. This is a good one & I’m sure many others have already read it. I like the bookstore setting and like how unexpected the protagonist is with ..."

Loved The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry!

[Mony]

Reckless by Stella Rhys was fabulous. It’s a well written boss romance – friends to enemies with a great simmering slow burn. Dialogue is smart, snarky and tender.

Captive by R.J. Lewis was an epic read. Not a dark captivity story (not mafia) but it is gripping, edgy…with a sense of mystery about the roles of villain and victim. Oh, and captor Nixon is hot, hot, hot – shades of Mystery Man but bad. This is longer than most books so be prepared. (GR rating 4.5)

[Mony]

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

Brief quirky Japanese book.
A fabulous little story about a math professor who only has 15 minutes of memory and the housekeeper and her son who become part of his life.
5*****+

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I just finished What You Wish For. I have to admit that though I really enjoyed it, I didn't love it as much as her previous book, Things You Save in a Fire. Still an engaging and mostly fun read though.

I'm currently reading Death on a Summer Night, which is pretty good so far for a short story. It doesn't feel like a short story.

I'm also back to reading All the Broken People, which I took a little break from to read What You Wish For because I wasn't in the mood for this one at the time. I had too many similar books in a row, but now that I've read something different I'm ready to get back to it.

[PamG]

I finished a witch cozy mystery: Witch Hun[book:Hazet|50848215] by Cate Conte.

My 3 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I've started reading Haze by Rebecca Crunden. On Amazon, it seems to be classified as paranormal & UF or Ghost Fiction.

[Leona]

Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

[Dem]

Finished History of the Rain by Niall Williams
My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3304897373

[Laureen]

Ashlynne wrote: "I am now reading Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera. I just watched the Royal Albert Hall version of the musical with my mom’s mom. (It was the first time she’s seen it.) So, after watching i..."

The Phantom was the first Broadway musical I ever saw. I was enthralled by the beauty and theatrics of the entire show, and I fell in love with Michael Crawford, who played the Phantom. I now have 2 teenage daughters and have wanted to take them to see it but neither one has any interest in it :(.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Sakshi wrote: "Finished Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo LOVED IT!
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

Sakshi, your link goes only to your book list, not to your review!

[PattyMacDotComma]

All kids love dinosaurs, but not all dinosaurs love each other! I Will Never Forget You by Tatsuya Miyanishi is a children's picture book about a Tyrannosaurus and a little potential "lunch" who become friends.
My review with pictures

[PattyMacDotComma]

A favourite author is Aussie Sulari Gentill. I love her historical mystery series, and this episode, Gentlemen Formerly Dressed, is a treat! Rowland and his mates are in 1930s London, trying to elude the Nazis. It's a great mix of high and low society, politics, and murder in pre-war England.
5★ Link to my 'Gentlemen' review

[Sasha]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Sakshi wrote: "Finished Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo LOVED IT!
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

Sakshi, your link ..."

Thank you so much for telling me!

[Sasha]

Finished Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dem]

Finished MARIE ANTOINETTE: The last Queen of France. The Entire Life Story by The History Hour

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3398439744

[PattyMacDotComma]

I recently read Missing William Tyrrell by Aussie investigative journalist and author Caroline Overington. It's a thorough, sensitive look at the puzzling and ongoing case of three-year-old William's sudden disappearance in 2014.
4★ Link to my William Tyrrell review

[PattyMacDotComma]

What's not to like about a selection of chapters from upcoming books? Publishers Lunch puts out a series of previews which I always look forward to, and Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter is as good as ever. Something for everyone, including non-fiction.
5★ Link to my review of BuzzBooks Fall/Winter 2020 including a link where you can download the BuzzBooks for free.

[Dem]

Finished Our Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3393939635

[Mystic]

Finished The Loop by Ben Oliver a few days ago.

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/3391040527

I am currently reading The Stand by Stephen King. Could be the longest book I will ever read.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Mystic wrote: I am currently reading The Stand by Stephen King. Could be the longest book I will ever read. "

I hope you love it! It is really long, but so good. I read the uncut version when it was first released in 1990. I may end up doing a re-read someday.

[Heather]

I am currently reading The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larson.

[Roux]

currently reading Meditations on first philosophy by Rene Descartes

[Tammy]

I am currently rereading To Taste the Wine byFern Michaels my taste have changed I doubt I will reread it again.

[Laureen]

Heather wrote: "I am currently reading The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larson."

Loved it!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I'm currently reading Woof, which is ok. I didn't realize it is a middle grade story. I confused it with the author's other series, starting with Dog on It, which is for adults.

I am also reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, which is really cute so far.

[DrKmW]

I enjoyed enormously the book “The splendid and the Vile”. I learned about what the British people suffered after the invasion of France, Belgium and the Netherlands. I also admired the leadership of Winston Churchill in this time of crisis. Churchill never sugarcoated what the sacrifices would be and showed courage and determination.
I am well aware of what happened in France from the experiences of my parents, grandparents and their friends. They lived through the invasion of nazi Germany, the shameful surrender of Petain, and the fighting that lasted a year after D-day.

If you are interested in World War II, the book is a great read.

[Jodie]

I have just finished Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. I loved it. It was written in a very poetic way, I’ve not read any of her books before so this is possibly her style, it was beautiful.
It was such an interesting take on what Shakespeare’s home life might have been like and the absolutely tragic loss of his son Hamnet, written through the eyes of his wife, Agnes.

[Esther]

I am reading Normal People. At present it is quite an easy read but a bit ordinary.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Jodie wrote: "I have just finished Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. I loved it. It was written in a very poetic way, I’ve not read any of her books before so this is possibly her style, it was beautiful.
It was such ..."

Jodie, I love O'Farrell's books, but I haven't read this one yet. Sounds good!

[PattyMacDotComma]

I just read the powerful #BLM memoir When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by BLM co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors about her growing up years and the price her family and friends paid - and are still paying - for ‘breathing while Black’. #Juneteenth
4.5★ Link to my Terrorist BLM review

[Christine]

I finished my 61st book

[Leona]

Ashlynne wrote: "I am now reading Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera. I just watched the Royal Albert Hall version of the musical with my mom’s mom. (It was the first time she’s seen it.) So, after watching i..."

Reminded me of a cruise on Costa when one of the entertainers sang The Music of the Night. He was so good and had the voice for the song.

[Leona]

Finished Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke. Only a 3 star for this one but I will continue to read her books.
Also finished this morning Thornyhold by Mary Stewart that I had on my shelf.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I finished The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, which was a fun read, and I've started Trouble in Mudbug.

[Kirsten]

I finished Daisy Jones & The Sixby Taylor Jenkins Reid. I haven't written a review yet, but I do not think it measured up to its hype.

[Laura]

Esther wrote: "I am reading Normal People. At present it is quite an easy read but a bit ordinary."

This post made my day!

[Renee]

I am reading an older mysteryNew Orleans Mourning

I am enjoying it. It is a bit dated but the clues are all there. I love a good mystery with well placed clues

[Ian]

The Great Alone



Currently reading 'The great alone' after it was recommended by a friend. Only a few chapters in but am enjoying it so far.

[Esther]

Laura wrote: "Esther wrote: "I am reading Normal People. At present it is quite an easy read but a bit ordinary."

This post made my day!"

I am guessing you didn't love it?

[Christine]

I finished my 62nd book

[Eileen]

Just read this, really enjoyed it. It gave me “The Handmaids Tale” vibe.
The Grace Year

[Leona]

Finished The Celebration by Wanda E. Brunstetter It was my second read for this book.

[Christine]

I finished my 63rd book