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I just enjoyed the thought-provoking second book of the Monkeewrench mystery series, Live Bait by mother-daughter duo P.J. Tracy. As if the concentration camp hadn't been bad enough, a Holocaust survivor is murdered. I'm glad there are more of these to look forward to!
4.5★ Link to my Live Bait review
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Butterfly Blink: A Book Without Words is another colourful conversation-starter for children by Karl Beckstrand. As the title suggests, no words are necessary - except for the person answering the inevitable questions!
4★ Link to my Butterfly Blink review with several pictures
Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China by Evan Osnos. This was a Pulitzer Prize nominee in 2015 (didn't win), but it deservedly garnered other awards. My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3921263449
I finished reading "The Girl Who Drank The Moon" by Kelly Barnhill. I enjoyed the book and the main characters. I'm still working on "Blood Lines" by Tanya Huff and hope to have it finished next week. Also reading "A Clash of Kings" by George R. R. Martin.
I finished a humorous and heartwarming contemporary romance:The Soulmate Equation
by Christina Lauren.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Smiley's People by John le Carré concludes the Karla trilogy. After reading so much of the Smiley series, I'm such a fan of le Carré, and I'm glad that I had finally gotten around to his novels. My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3945180319
I know he's not little now but he will always be Little Stevie Wonder to me. Another inspiring Little People BIG DREAMS book for all families and schools.
5★ Link to my Stevie Wonder review with lots of pictures
I just enjoyed The Old Men Who Row Boats and Other Stories, a collection of stories that take place in Spain and Portugal. Author David Joseph has a good feeling for his people and the places where we meet them.
3.5★ Link to my Old Men Who Row Boats review
BLynne wrote: "I finished reading "The Girl Who Drank The Moon" by Kelly Barnhill. I enjoyed the book and the main characters. I'm still working on "Blood Lines" by Tanya Huff and hope to have it finished next we..."you are sooooo right
I finished Sucker Punch
by Laurell K. Hamilton.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cami wrote: "I'm currently reading All the Light We Cannot See and this book is absolutely beautiful."I agree, Cami - enjoy!
Graham Brack is a favourite author of mine. The Vanishing Children is the latest Master Mercurius mystery set in the Netherlands in the 17th century. I'm very fond of this gentle, witty cleric whom William of Orange keeps dragging away from his comfortable university post to work for him. History, mystery, and humour - love it!
4★ Link to my review of The Vanishing Children
Based on a real event in Poland in 1941, Winter Journey by Aussie author Diane Armstrong is a reminder of what we are capable of, both good and bad.
3.5★ Link to my review of Winter Journey
I finished a historical fantasy/paranormal romance/supernatural suspense novel: Bloody Good
by Georgia Evans. This book is the first book of a trilogy.My 2 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carré. Smiley is now undisputedly retired and makes a guest appearance at the Service's training school. Ned is the narrator as it's his pilgrimage that's described. My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3951432462
A Legacy of Spies by John le Carré This is the final novel in the series involving George Smiley. It is narrated by Peter Guillam, longtime foot soldier and loyal adjunct. If you've read The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, then this is not one to miss.
My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3958642443
I finished a cozy mystery: A Trail of Lies: A Mystery
by Kylie Logan.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Putin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took On the West by Catherine Belton. If you haven't noticed the news headlines about Russia, this is eye-opening.
My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/3941744512
Aussie B Michael Radburn is a reliable, go-to author for thrilling mysteries. The Reach is the third featuring Park Ranger Taylor Bridges in a beautiful (though terrifying!) Australian bush setting.
4.5★ Link to my review of The Reach
Havent felt to good since my last COVID shot so I havent been reading alot but I did get these finishesThe 20th Victim by James Patterson
Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay
Solitude Creek by Jeffery Deaver
And a Local Book
Reelfoot Killins' by Joe G. Riley This book is wrote by one for our local court Judge It was okay of a book but not that special.
Melissa wrote: "Just starting The Thursday Murder Club :)"That was such fun, Melissa! I loved The Thursday Murder Club.
Open Water, a novella by British-Ghanaian author Caleb Azumah Nelson, is a poetic, complicated, lyrical love story, some of which I loved.
3.5★ Link to my review of Open Water
I just finished The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern, a light mystery with lots of twists. I'm working on City of Schemes to try and finish before May begins. I haven't read the previous books in the series, so I'm finding there's a learning curve.
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Just starting The Thursday Murder Club :)"That was such fun, Melissa! I loved The Thursday Murder Club."
Me too
I just finished The Perfect Daughter
. I thought it was really good, except the ending seemed a little rushed and convenient. Still an interesting story and 4★ book for me. Perfect Daughter review
I am currently reading The Things We Leave Unfinished
and am about to start Mrs. Everything
for my real life book club.
I’m currently reading the 4th book in The Mortal Instruments series, City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare and To Be Honest by Maggie Ann Martin
Booker-winning, Tasmanian Richard Flanagan has written a remarkable parable for our times. During Australia's Black Summer of bushfires, three adult children play tug-of-war over their dying mother, while her mind is often floating in The Living Sea of Waking Dreams. Suspension of disbelief is required, as the daughter's finger disappears and almost nobody notices.
5★ Link to my review of Living Sea of Waking Dreams
On a bright, cheery note, My Monsterpiece by Amalia Hoffman is a terrific little book that will make your fingers itch to open up the craft box!
5★ Link to my review of My Monsterpiece with colourful illustrations!
PamG wrote: "I've started reading The Guest List
by Lucy Foley."That is on my TBR. I am looking forward to your review.
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