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I just read Tenderness by Alison Macleod and gave it 4 stars.
I am not quite certain how to show my GR review here.
Rachel wrote: "I just read Tenderness by Alison Macleod and gave it 4 stars.
I am not quite certain how to show my GR review here."
Rachel, right above this box, on the right, there is an option "add book/author" from here you can pull the book.
Then you have to have another screen opened on GR, go to your page and from under your "read books" pull this book and click view, it will show your review, copy the link from there and post it here.
Let me know if you have more questions.
GREAT. Thanks for the info. In future I will post my reviews.
Annette wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I just read Tenderness by Alison Macleod and gave it 4 stars.
I am not quite certain how to show my GR review here."
Rachel, right above this box, on the right, there is an option ..."
Thanks Annette :)
Annette wrote: "Sure :)"I myself over wknd finished Antoinette's Sister - gave it 4 stars. Have to still write review (been occupied) and also sometimes words just don't come to you easily lol . . .
That's something I'd be interested in. Looking forward to your thoughts :)
Annette wrote: "That's something I'd be interested in. Looking forward to your thoughts :)"Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Great review Simon. I'm looking forward to reading it and her previous book The Woman in Red.
I have The Woman in Red ebook from last spring but this one caught my interest when released in January :)
Here's my review on The Arctic Fury: A Novel finished last weekend.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Simon wrote: "Here's my review on The Arctic Fury: A Novel finished last weekend.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Simon, glad to see that you enjoyed it :)
Started over weekend, Answer Creek in preparation for my bonus April book club discussion later this month . . . so far very good and cannot stop reading!
The Flight of Anja
This haunting story of Anja follows her mother, Freydis Eiriksdottir, from Vinland saga - a strong-willed woman, who defied the odds of her society.
5/5 The writing is beautiful and reflects the time period of ruthlessness and the place of harsh climate. The brutality of the time period may not be easy to read for some. This Vinland Viking saga comes alive with a fascinating character that engages readers with her perilous journey.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Annette wrote: "Simon wrote: "Here's my review on The Arctic Fury: A Novel finished last weekend.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Simon, glad to see that you enjoyed it :)"
I did, but found some parts to be a little on the slower side . . .
Started last nite as it finally came into the library for me, West with Giraffes - my historical fiction book club's May pick
Simon, I just looked at this book, and I see very high rating for it. Looking forward to your thoughts.
Where the Wandering Ends
5/5 The time period of post-WWII Greece is beautifully breathed into this story from the first pages.
This story is character-driven with well-fleshed out characters, filled with backstories, and woven with lyrical prose. It is highly engrossing, making the pace fast. It brings many interesting facts that don’t overwhelm the story. It is fascinating to learn what a difference Queen Frederica made by creating a safe place for children and giving each an education. Thus, making a tremendous impact on humanity.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Annette wrote: "Simon, I just looked at this book, and I see very high rating for it. Looking forward to your thoughts."Yeah, it's a very popular title
Hester
5/5 Most of the story is set in Salem in early 1800s, after the witch trials of 1692. The story explores a spellbinding subject of synesthesia, a unique sensory phenomenon of colors associated with letters. Something the main character experiences and has to keep it as secret.
Mesmerizing tale with a captivating character.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished this weekend reading West with GiraffesReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Started reading Carolina Built
Thanks for both recommendations. I looked for Giraffes at my library but they did not have it. But they do have another book by the author so I will read that. I put Carolina Built on my wish list.
I am reading, TrustIt is an enjoyable read and has an interesting twist.
So far I would recommend it.
Started today my preordered ebook The Memory Keeper of KyivAm very much looking forward to it as well :)
I finished Trust and like three fourths of the novel but really disliked the end.
Let me recommend a book I read a while ago but it has stayed with me and is written by a Russian author.The Big Green Tent
I am reading The Dickens Boy byThomas Keneally, I am two for two as the last book I read is also by the Australian author Kate Grenville. The book is House Made of Leaves. I attempted to add my review but was unable to. I loved House- not sure yet about The Dickens Boy.
I read that one a while ago and really enjoyed it immensely. She really brought the times to life.
Rachel wrote: "I read that one a while ago and really enjoyed it immensely. She really brought the times to life."Agreed :)
Started last night, an advanced readers copy (ARC) of The Unlocked Path coming late August - historical fiction novel debut by author Janis Robinson Daly
Simon wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I read that one a while ago and really enjoyed it immensely. She really brought the times to life."Agreed :)"
The Unlocked Path looks great. I will look forward to it when it comes out.
I recently read Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning. I also liked her previous book My Notorious Life.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Simon wrote: "Finished HamnetReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Simon, as much as I wanted to love this book, the style of writing was too distant for me.
Annette wrote: "Simon wrote: "Finished HamnetReview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Simon, as much as I wanted to love this book, the style of writing was too distant for me."
It was so wonderfully written - I hope you give it another chance :)
I am about one third of the way throughHorse, Geraldine Brooks,
Horse
It is fascinating and very appropriate to be reading on
Juneteenth weekend.
Simon wrote: "Have heard good things on that book!"Ms. Brooks is a very talented writer. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction will enjoy this one.
Not historical fiction, but needs to add it here but recently finished the non fiction book Ellis Island: Gateway to the American Dream, in preparation for my historical fiction book club pick for July The Next Ship Home: A Novel of Ellis Island.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thanks for the heads up re The Next Ship Home. I put it on hold at the library.
Rachel wrote: "Thanks for the heads up re The Next Ship Home. I put it on hold at the library."Supposed to be a very good historical fiction novel - decided to start it while the theme is still in my mind :)
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