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[Karin]

I just finished a well written memoir, All Who Believed: A Memoir of Life in the Twelve Tribes and wrote a review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Fatality by Caroline B. Cooney

[Karin]

To Kill a Mockingbird

5 stars plus hearts --this is what I thought https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Missing Since Monday by Ann M. Martin

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Garden of Angels by Lurlene McDaniel

[Rosalyn]

Whimsical and lively while not losing any of the heart that grounds this novel, which celebrates the outsiders, the eccentrics that make up the fringes of society. As usual, Harris's skillfulness in describing food in the most decadent, exquisite, borderline sinful way, is out in full force, and lends itself to a central theme of the book, which is temperance vs. temptation.

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





I can't believe I considered this book boring in high school. Reading it as an adult is a whole different experience. I relate so much to Jane, as a single, introverted reader myself, who finds solace and strength in solitude, but can also be too proud and scared to seek the help or companionship that is offered.

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





Updating my review after having watched season 3 of the Netflix show. There are certain plots and character traits from both the book and the show that I liked more than the other, but ultimately, it's hard to compare the two to determine a victor because so much was changed between the source and the screen adaptation. I will say the fallout between Polin b/c of Whistledown's reveal was done better in the book, because...

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

[Woman Reading]

The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914

Surprisingly not dry, interesting, but a looong account of the construction of the Panama Canal. For those who hesitate at the 700- pages hardcover, there an abridged audiobook that's less than 9 hours.

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

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the first volume in the Book of the New Sun series


The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started something completely different


The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Save Me by Sharon Sala

[Linda]

Am reading a couple books by Kristen Hannah.
The great alone
The women

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Heart to Heart by Lurlene McDaniel

[Rosalyn]

I liked this book a lot more than Sager's previous release, The Only One Left. It's tonally completely different, more of a slow burn mystery than a Gothic dramatic thriller. It's also more realistic in it's ending/reveal. There were about 3 twists or surprise reveals that were satisfying although I did have a hunch about one of them from the very beginning.

full review:





Objectively, this book is extremely well written, the way Hardy describes the beauty, spiritual healing capabilities and ruthlessness of the pastoral/nature is one of a kind. Also impressive is his ability to so exactly convey the various hues of an emotion, and conflicting ones within the same person. That alone deserves a star. However, the characterization of the lone female protagonist, of which the men and plot revolve around, leaves much to be desired.

full review:

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Prey by Lurlene McDaniel

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

[Greg]

Since my last post I have finished Terms of Enlistment starting the Frontline series by Marco Kloos and Under Occupation finishing the Night Soldiers series by Alan Furst.

I am currently reading River of Stars, Heart-Shaped Box, and Children of the Storm, Also on my currently reading list but not actively reading at the moment are The Charm School, Pandora's Star, and Pandemic.

[Christine]

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the first in the "Mediterranean Noir" Marseilles Trilogy


Total Chaos by Jean-Claude Izzo
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading the Cold War classic


The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the disappointing sequel to Ready Player One


Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
Rating: 2 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading this 1000-page doorstep


Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the Horror classic


The Other by Thomas Tryon
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I finished the Children's classic


The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I finished this short collection of non-fiction articles and stories written by Steinbeck about Depression-era migrant labor


Their Blood is Strong by John Steinbeck
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading a Science-Fiction novel that I understand was adapted as a film


Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Bitter Truth by Shanora Williams

[Reva]

I am reading Becoming Supernatural: How Common People are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza

[Reva]

Karin wrote: " To Kill a Mockingbird

5 stars plus hearts --this is what I thought https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

It's one of my favourite books! I love it and have read it at least 3 times now.

[Ági]

by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Not My Mother by Miranda Smith

[Christine]

[Greg]

I have finished Pandora's Star and River of Stars. I am nearly finished with Heart-Shaped Box. I also just downloaded 1356 to finish the Grail Quest series by Bernard Cornwell. Everything else is the same as in my last post.

[Greg]

Finished the Heart-Shaped Box.

[Christine]

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the Cold War espionage classic


The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading Dan Brown's second novel


Deception Point by Dan Brown

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the amusing memoir-ish


My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading another book about Coach John Wooden


Coach Wooden One-on-One by John Wooden; Jay Carty

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden

[Emily]

I'm reading A Court of Mist and Fury. I am only two chapters in.

I finished A Court of Throne and Roses today and was quick to pick up the sequel.

I still don't understand why these books are, almost, worshipped for being 'spicy'. Am I missing something here? Or am I part of a minority? I enjoyed the dynamic between Lucien and Tamlin, Lucien and Feyre. But while other readers are asking for sex scenes between F and R, I'd ask for more scenes between Lucien and Feyre - not sexual but the witticisms shared between the two.

The scenes were so vivid that I felt like I was in this book. That I was there watching Feyre dance while she was intoxicated with faerie wine. Nay, that I was Feyre dancing in that scene. I could hear the music and the atmosphere. That's a sign of a good writer.

[Tammie]

and i am loving

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

I finished the classic Science-Fiction social satire


Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading the whimsical fantasy novel


Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

[Ági]

Ezt nem lehet megúszni by Akos Kovacs

[Dorothy]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "I finished the amusing memoir-ish


My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www..."

LOVE the Gerard Durrell book

[Elizabeth]

The Sometimes Sisters by Carolyn Brown, which is set in Texas.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Unstable by Alexandra Ivy

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Dorothy wrote: "...LOVE the Gerard Durrell book"

Thanks, Dorothy. Have you read the rest of the "Corfu Trilogy"?

[Elizabeth]

I just finished The Sometimes Sisters by Carolyn Brown, which was a four star read for me.
Now I am reading The Magnolia Sisters by Alys Murray, which is set in California.

There are tons of things I need to do, but it's just too hot.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Child In My House by Lucy Lawrie

[Dorothy]

RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "...LOVE the Gerard Durrell book"

Thanks, Dorothy. Have you read the rest of the "Corfu Trilogy"?"

I don't think I could get hold of them but I did enjoy the TV series.

[cookie]

Hi going to start “dictionary of lost words”

[Veronica]

The god equation
A court of thorns and roses

[RJ - Slayer of Trolls]

Dorothy wrote: "...Thanks, Dorothy. Have you read the rest of the "Corfu Trilogy"?"

I don't think I could get hold of them but I did enjoy the TV series."

Good to know. I'll have to check it out.