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message 1453: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2164 comments The Eighth Life is the longest book I've ever read, but all those weeks were invested in an unforgettable story. Not perfect, but certainly quite special.

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

The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischwili


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Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Even though it was over 400 pages, I really enjoyed Sarah Lotz's speculative romcom, Impossible. Very entertaining, 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments Otherland A Journey With My Daughter by Maria Tumarkin Otherland: A Journey With My Daughter is a memoir by Australian author Maria Tumarkin who returns to her homeland Ukraine with her 12 year-old daughter after a twenty year absence and reconnects with friends, culture and the turbulent changes in post Soviet Russia and Ukraine. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


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Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo The Night Tiger is an historical fiction by Chinese Malaysian author Yangsze Choo set in Malaya in the 1930s. The book incorporates elements of magical realism, mythology, mystery and romance and includes weretigers, ghosts and 1930s dancehalls. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


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message 1464: by Alex (last edited May 29, 2023 06:41PM) (new)

Alex Cantone | 982 comments A new to me series, and definitely a winner. My review of Bruno, Chief of Police (Bruno, Chief of Police, #1) by Martin Walker Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker 4.5★

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


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Brenda | 79994 comments Mod
Alex wrote: "A new to me series, and definitely a winner. My review of Bruno, Chief of Police (Bruno, Chief of Police, #1) by Martin WalkerBruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker 4.5★

https://www.goodreads..."


One of Phrynne's favourite series Alex!


message 1466: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments I'm enjoying Simon McCleave's Anglesey crime series, with plenty of suspense and action on the Welsh island.

Here's my review for #3 Blood on the Shore by Simon McCleave Blood on the Shore

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


message 1467: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Natalie Pela's narration of Helen Erichsen's brilliant debut novel, Murder By Natural Causes, is flawless. 5★s
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PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments What a fascinating mix of biography, mystery, and history.The Postcard, by acclaimed French author Anne Berest, is what she uncovered about the disappearance of her Russian Jewish family during WWII. Just remarkable!
The Postcard by Anne Berest 5★ My review of The Postcard


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PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments Raymond Carver wrote many short stories and a lot has been written about them. A Small, Good Thing is a famous, moving one that I see more in every time I read it.
A Small, Good Thing by Raymond Carver 5★ My review of A Small, Good Thing with links to the story online


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments A Million Ways: Stories of Motherhood - An anthology by various indie authors.
A Million Ways Stories of Motherhood by Gina Andrew
Loved a majority of the stories in this collection. Good for family drama readers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Carolyn | 9840 comments An action packed disaster novel worthy of the big screen! Definitely not recommended reading before flying overseas!

Drowning by T.J. Newman Drowning by T.J. Newman

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


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Rowan MacDonald | 404 comments I just finished The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

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


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Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments Inheritance by late Aussie author Kath O'Connor
Inheritance by Kath O'Connor
A poignant read, but not as impactful as I had expected.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1486: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments Very entertaining! A retired female CIA operative, who wants a second shot at being a good parent to her kids, finds herself the target of Russian assassins.

Second Shot (Helen Warwick #1) by Cindy Dees Second Shot by Cindy Dees

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


message 1487: by Leon (new)

Leon Jane | 74 comments I haven't posted in a while, here's my review of Cold People by Tom Rob Smith Cold People by Tom Rob Smith

4 stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 1488: by Suz (new)

Suz | 4428 comments Love reading diverse topics.

Reclaim by Ahona Guha Reclaim by Ahona Guha

My review 5★

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


message 1490: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments For me, by now, it's a given that each new novel by Karin Slaughter will surpass her previous work, and After That Night is no exception: Karin Slaughter never disappoints.
5★s
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Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2304 comments Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan was a unique thriller that I really enjoyed!

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Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan


message 1493: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments My review of Lest We Forgive (Detective Liz Moorland #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Lest We Forgive by AA Phillipa Nefri Clark, first in a new police procedural series.

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Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (onewomansbbr) | 753 comments 4.5 stars for contemporary domestic drama/romance Regretting You by Colleen Hoover Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

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


message 1495: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (last edited Jun 01, 2023 12:37PM) (new)

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments Children of the Sun by Beth Lewis
Children of the Sun by Beth Lewis
Loved the premise of this cult fiction combined with sci-fi elements, but some elements in the writing could have been better.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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