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[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Finally caught up on this amazing debut novel and loved it almost entirely.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of The Tapestry of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer

4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

1. Stormy Normy and the Tom Quilty Gold Cup: Book Two in The Adventures of Stormy Normy by Leisa Fail

An indie Aussie novel for middle-graders about a brumby horse aiming for the Tom Quilty cup.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. Manga Classics Sherlock Holmes Vol. 1 A Study in Scarlet

Sherlock and Watson simply don't look like they are supposed to in this manga version of Sherlock's first novel. But the rest is excellent.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Antarctica by Claire Keegan

My review 3.5 ⭐

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

[Phrynne]

My review of The Zanzibar Wife by Deborah Rodriguez

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[Suz]

The Art of Danish Living: How to Find Happiness In and Out of Work by Meik Wiking

My review 4⭐

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

[Tamara]

If anyone is in the mood for a fantasy/magical realism novel about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, I can recommend The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman. Grossman focuses on the lesser known knights. He delivers a fresh look at a popular myth.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

2 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Ann]

Read The Diamond Chariot by Boris Akunin, English translation from the Russian original https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and The Barefoot Runners by Jane Jago
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[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen by Dominique Enright

Only for the biggest Austen fans who also enjoy books of quotations. I expected this book to have a more intellectual analysis of her writing.
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[Phrynne]

My review of You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll

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[Alessandra]

I'll talk about a book that I have read long time ago:
La morte sa leggere


this is not a review, just a note, perhaps a suggestion
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[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power

A powerful OwnVoices historical literary fiction. A must-read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

The Fog by Brooke Hardwick

My review 2 stars

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

[Dale]

My review of The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke

This will be one of my biggest disappointments of 2025. I can't believe a historical fantasy flopped so miserably for me.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alessandra]

I really loved Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow


and this is my 5 stars review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Frail Little Embers by Fija Callaghan

A short story collection with some amazing fantastical tales that seem more real than magical. Quite introspective!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of The Long Weekend by Fiona Palmer

4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[Tamara]

I read Checkout 19 by Claire-Louise Bennett.
It won't appeal to readers who like structure, plot, and chronology. It is a rambling, recursive, stream-of-consciousness, first-person narrative of a working-class woman who is an avid reader and writer. I found the character fascinating and her interiority captivating.

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

An interesting historical horror, though a tad too gory. My first Grady Hendrix won't be my last!
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[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

On Veil Creek by Gaylene Dutchyshen

An indie Canadian historical literary fiction focussing on a dysfunctional family. A great story, but somewhat dark and with many triggers.
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[Suz]

Finding Joy in Oyster Bay by Susan Duncan

My review 3 stars:

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

[Dale]

My review of The Stone Wall by Beverly Lewis

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

[Dale]

My review The Long Weekend by Fiona Palmer
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Problem Hunter by Craig Calder

My review 4 stars

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor

An interesting YA fantasy with dark academia and fae elements. Great for those who enjoy this genre.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright by Brooke Harris

A beautiful contemporary drama. Don't be fooled by the cover; this is not a light read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Cherry by Annie Seaton

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[Suz]

Those Opulent Days by Jacquie Pham

My review 3.5 stars

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[Suz]

Dark Horse by Gregg Hurwitz

My review 4⭐

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

[Phrynne]

My review of Elizabeth's Star by Rhonda Forrest

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

[Tamara]

I read The Orphanage by Serhiy Zhadan; translated from the Ukrainian by Reilly Costigan-Humes and Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler.

It takes place over a period of three days during the first phase of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A man has to trek through areas captured by Russian-backed separatists to retrieve his thirteen-year-old nephew from an orphanage. It's not an easy read but an important one, especially in light of the current situation.

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

[Pam]

Catch up on reviews:

Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Blackburn Station by Karen H Lucia - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Circus at Devil's Landing by Debra Castaneda - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This Fearful Thing by L M West - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Pines by Blake Crouch - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Cards on the Table - reviewed - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of The Secret Child by Lynne Francis
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Many Futures of Maddy Hart by Laura Pearson

An interesting contemporary drama that could have been even better had the ending been more defined.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alessandra]

I loved an Italian book

Le ventisette sveglie di Atena Ferraris

and this is my 5 stars review
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[Alessandra]

I have read
You Had Me at Chateau


and this is my 3,8 review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods

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

After the Fall by Kirsten Alexander

My review 3.5 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[LauraT]

Alessandra wrote: "I loved an Italian book

Le ventisette sveglie di Atena Ferraris

and this is my 5 stars review
https://www.goodreads.c..."

So high? I didn't like it so much; I'm rather a fan of Alice Basso, but this particular book I've found a bit too...constructed, if you see what I mean; Now I'll go and see what you've written!

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Two graphic novels that didn't work so well for me, though they do have their plus points. Both went in unexpected directions.

1. The Girl Who Flew Away by Lee Dean

A historical graphic novel about a girl who finds herself pregnant before marriage and needs to make some tough choices.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. Soma by Fernando Llor

A scifi graphic novel about an alien invasion. Didn't expect so much actual alien action on page, especially considering the cover.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers by Georgina Warren

A wonderful fairy tale collection for middle-graders, filled with positive representation of stepmothers. Much recommended!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of Saving the Day by Katie Fforde

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

You are Your Own Fairy Tale by Amanda Lovelace

A feminist collection of contemporary poetry with some fairy tale inspiration. Much recommended, but not to be read at a go.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tamara]

I read Anxious People by Fredrik Backman; translated by Neil smith. I enjoyed it but not as much as A Man Called Ove. I felt this was just a little too contrived for my taste.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. Parry

A historical fantasy combining fae magic with dark academia. Quite interesting!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

My review of An Affair at Stonecliffe By Candace Camp

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

[Phrynne]

My review of The Sinner by Amanda Stevens

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

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne

After two 1-star duds in this series, this short story somewhat redeemed my feelings.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne]

My review of The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren

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