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CRIKEY! Colourful Aussie Steve Irwin's exclamation was heard around the world. Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara's bright little book is bound to inspire another generation of Wildlife Warriors. 
My review of Steve Irwin
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Steel's Edge by Ilona AndrewsFinishing up The Edge series on a strong note.
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan BuettnerFrom the man who popularized Blue Zones for longevity almost 20 years ago...
My Review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Currently listening to
The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym and enjoying the hell out of it. A fantastic, picaresque biography by Paula Byrne and very well narrated by Antonia Beamish.
As we move further into Spooktober, I've read the last two stories from the Creature Feature Collection. I'm not a horror reader, but I've enjoyed getting a taste of how these authors write. Horror fans will enjoy them all.
My review of In Bloom by Paul Tremblay
My review of Best of Luck by Jason Mott
Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of Hanging the Devil
by Tim Maleeny:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery
Suspenseful, Action-Packed, Diverse Characters, Humor, Heart, Some gritty scenes
Here is my 3.86 rounded to 4 stars review of Tatum Comes Home
by Tatum Talks and Mica Stone:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Animal Fiction
Feel-good, light, and entertaining story about a dog and his journey home and the people and animals he meets along the way.
I know almost nothing about my ancestry, and to be honest, never had much interest (my parents were the first of either of their family to leave China, so I imagine my family history is pretty straightforward up until that point). But I see how emotional people get when they're presented with their long line of ancestors, all the lives lived, the suffering, the endurance, the creation, and it all leads up to you in the present day. The added layer of the uniquely female bond that extends from mother to daughter, passed down with each generation, is so awe inspiring - look up "mitochondrial Eve". That is what this book is about to me, the powerful female intuition that refuses to be ignored, an instinctual feeling that pushes you in the right direction, even though it doesn't make sense at the time.
My full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Virgin Blue
in a reading slum right now so nothing
I don't think I know anyone who dislikes Dolly Parton. Tracey Laird has compiled a comprehensive 'scrapbook' of biographical details in Dolly Parton: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life, which is the perfect coffee table book for a fan.
My review of Dolly Parton... with several photos
In the old days, we could drop our children off at the local playground because it was a happy place, right? Ray Bradbury's 1953 short story,
The Playground
is a good Spooktober read.
My review of The Playground
Finished Babi Yar: A Document in the Form of a Novel; New, Complete, Uncensored Version
My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/5916885632
Here is my 4.2 rounded to 4 stars review of Cold Curses
by Chloe Neill: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Urban Fantasy
Fifth and Final book in the Heirs of Chicagoland series
Great characterization and world building
Plenty of action, exciting scenes, a larger-than-life protagonist, evil antagonists
Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Blood Sisters
by Vanessa Lillie: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Compelling and heartbreaking mystery
Well-written and well-researched
Suspenseful, gritty, touching, heartbreaking, and atmospheric
While fictional, it is based on real events that occurred in and near Picher, OK
I've enjoyed John Steinbeck's people and their stories for years.
Sweet Thursday
is just as funny and touching now as it was when I read it as a teen.
My review of Sweet Thursday
Just finished
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets #2 by J.K. Rowling
Short review of my reading experience, worth a solid 5 stars.
I've just started on
The Echo Chamber by John Boyne
and it's promising so far. It's already got me laughing but also quite close to the bone...
(I may have a soft spot for John Boyne.)
Elinor wrote: "I've just started on The Echo Chamber by John Boyne and it's promising so far. It's already got me laughing but also quite close to the bone...(I may have a soft spot for John Boyne.)"
I join you in having a soft spot for John Boyne. He has written so many different kinds of books - that one is still on my TBR list.
Death at the Dance by Verity Bright is a light-hearted, kind of silly cosy that fans of Lady Swift will enjoy more than I (at the moment).
My review of Death at the Dance
For a book that's marketed as "Willy Wonka for adults", it still reads too juvenile, and the final game, which should have the highest stakes?? Easily solved by a simple Google search. Full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.88 rounded to 4 stars review of The Enemy at Home
by Kevin O'Brien: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Historical Fiction / Mystery
1943 Seattle, Washington
The plot is twisty and changing throughout with several potential killers. It gradually builds momentum and the period details felt authentic. However, I didn’t feel that I learned anything new from the novel and the killer was somewhat easy to discern. Despite this, the world-building was well-done, and story gave excellent insight into the main and secondary characters’ behaviors and actions towards others.
Here is my 3.12 rounded to 3 stars review of The Beautiful and the Wild
by Peggy Townsend:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
More of a survival story than a mystery or thriller ----
Difficult living conditions, fearful for her life and that of her son, and some unexpected resilience make for an interesting story, but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations from the synopsis. However, it is gripping and compelling at times and I wanted to know how it would end.
My review of Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year by Joanna Nell
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I got more than I expected with Aussie author Alexander Thorpe's debut novel Death Leaves the Station. Western Australia, early 1900s, "Halfwell Station", a rural property, not a train stop. More Agatha Christie than 'outback noir', with humour to boot. Good read 😊
My review of Death Leaves the Station
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Elinor wrote: "I've just started on The Echo Chamber by John Boyne and it's promising so far. It's already got me laughing but also quite close to the bone...(I may have a soft spot for John Boyn..."
I agree, I've only read four of his books but none were anything like any other! :)
Interesting. I've just finished 'The Lock-Up' by the same author.
Elinor wrote: "I've just finished:The Echo Chamber by John Boyne
Very short review here."
Dorothy wrote: "Interesting. I've just finished 'The Lock-Up' by the same author."
John Boyne is a firm favourite of mine. I hope to read his new Water soon.
"The artist" is nameless, houseless (NOT homeless), and only 17 when she sees Lola in the Mirror. Award-winning Aussie author Trent Dalton's wonderful new novel shows the precarious life of people living on the edges.
My review of Lola in the Mirror with a couple of the unique illustrations
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