Denise R's 2022 Tome Challenge

[Denise]

I will go for 15 books this year.

1. House of Gucci: A True Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed, Completed 1/10/2022, Pages 544
2. The Quiet Game, Completed 2/13/22, Pages 624
3. The Island, Completed 3/2/2022, Pages 512
4. Shopaholic & Baby Completed 4/26/2022, Pages 573
5. The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes, Completed 5/21/22, Pages 522
6. Crazy Rich Asians, Completed 5/31/22, Pages 546
7. Lilac Girls, Completed 7/14/2022, Pages 502
8. Billy Summers, Completed 10/30/2022, Pages 544
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[Denise]

Here are some of the ones I am looking at reading:

[Emily]

Good luck, Denise! Hope you enjoy your selections! 🐾

[Bill, Moderator]

Wolf Hall was surprisingly great. I've got my first Leigh Bardugo on my book shelf. It will be one of my 12 + 4 challenges, I believe and will probably qualify for my tomes as well. I've read one Sarah Waters previously and thought it was great. Good luck with your selections.

[Denise]

Completed , gave it 4 stars.
A very detailed account of the history of the Gucci empire. I enjoyed the added pictures of the family that was included, it made the story more real. It was very interesting to read about all the legal battles that took place.

[Lillie]

Great start! My daughter was telling me that she was interested in this book. I'll have to tell her that you really enjoyed it.

[Denise]

Finished . Gave it 4 stars. I think I am going to like this series.

[Denise]

Finished , gave 3.5 stars. A good story just not as strong as some of her newer books.

[Jennifer, Moderator]

I'm glad you liked "Gucci" because it's coming up for me as well. And I agree with you about "The Island" -- I read that fairly early on after hearing about Elinbrand, and liked it at the time, but you are correct that her newer works are stronger. I really liked the "Paradise" series.

[Denise]

Finished , gave it 4 stars. It was cute and entertaining.

[Denise]

Finished , gave it 4 stars. What a great story and any fan of Stephen King should read this. I would classify this more of suspense/thriller. This book really showcased Mr. King's talents. There was so many twists and turns and the ending left a tear in my eye.

[〰️Beth〰️]

Denise wrote: "Finished , gave it 4 stars. What a great story and any fan of Stephen King should read this. I would classify this more of suspense/thriller. This book really show..."

Thanks for the review Denise. I have yet to read one of his books but this looks like one I could enjoy!