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[Kim]

I think I remember this book being mentioned in the afterword of Water for Elephants.

[Book Concierge]

84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff– 5*****
In October 1949 Helene Hanff, a single woman living and working in her small New York apartment, responded to an ad placed in the Saturday Review of Literature by Marks & Co, a bookshop in London that specialized in used books. Thus began a two-decade long correspondence and friendship between the reserved bookseller and the irrepressible Miss Hanff. What a delight it is to be allowed to watch this growing relationship, fueled by a shared love of books, and an ability to laugh at oneself and one’s follies. It’s the kind of book I’ll read over and over just for the sheer joy of it.
Full Review HERE

[Book Concierge]

Connie wrote: "Just finished The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy about the 1944 fire in Hartford, CT. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

I read this (and a couple of other books about tragic fires) back in 2012. Excellent book.

[Diane S ☔]

Have seen Cirque a few times, love them. Well worth the cost.

Finished Good Morning, Midnight
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kim]

I just finished Lie Down in Darkness, Leanne, and Rivers a bit before that, so Rocket Boys sounds like just the ticket for giving me a nice change of pace.

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

Yeah, Kim! You get the "never give up" award for finishing Lie Down in Darkness. It was definitely a slog.

[Kim]

My son said he would have given up long before, but I really try to finish what I start. I give myself a couple of chapters to determine if it is worth my getting to be more finite time to see if the book is worth it. I felt this one was, but regarded it as more work--like a college reading assignment or prep for teaching--than pleasure at many points, although the writing was a thing of beauty. Glad to be on the other side now.

[LA]

Kim wrote: "I think I remember this book being mentioned in the afterword of Water for Elephants."

I have the hardback - will check!

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

I was able to meet Yaa Gyasi and hear her read from her debut novel Homegoing. She gave me the email address of her publisher to see if she can do a Q&A for us. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Carol]

Tom wrote: "I was able to meet Yaa Gyasi and hear her read from her debut novel Homegoing. She gave me the email address of her publisher to see if she can do a Q&A for us. Ke..."

Wow! How cool is that? How did you happen to meet her, Tom?

[Brina]

I'm #40 on waiting list for Homegoing but I'd be thrilled to do q & a even before I read it.

[Connie]

I would love to read Homegoing too. It's been getting terrific reviews.

[Angela M]

I want to read Homegoing as well . I didn't want to wait so I bought a kindle version since I had credits . It has been getting tremendous reviews . Hope to read it soon .

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

Carol wrote: "Wow! How cool is that? How did you happen to meet her, Tom?"

She lives in the area and is in between tours so she agreed to do a reading at Rakestraw Books in Danville which is about 15 miles away.

[Jane]

I have just finished it and it is an amazing novel i have brought it with me to hospital where I am now after surgery what a bore ....but I know the goup will keep me active

[Jane]

Oops group :)

[Carol]

Tom wrote: "Carol wrote: "Wow! How cool is that? How did you happen to meet her, Tom?"

She lives in the area and is in between tours so she agreed to do a reading at Rakestraw Books in Danville which is about..."

Very, very cool.

[Carol]

Jane wrote: "I have just finished it and it is an amazing novel i have brought it with me to hospital where I am now after surgery what a bore ....but I know the goup will keep me active"

I'm glad this one was a hit for you, Jane. Hoping your recovery is swift.

[Jane]

Thankyou Carol it seems to be , i am restarting Homegoing

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

Jane wrote: "I have just finished it and it is an amazing novel i have brought it with me to hospital where I am now after surgery what a bore ....but I know the goup will keep me active"

Jane, you are in France. You're supposed to be lounging at a sidewalk cafe with a good book and a glass of Chardonnay, not lying in a hospital bed. Didn't you get the memo?

Seriously, glad to hear you are on the mend.

[Brina]

Jane glad you are recovering well. I can't wait to read Homegoing.

[Connie]

I hope you'll be feeling better soon, Jane. Enjoy the book!

[Jane]

Thanks Brina and Connie!

[Jane]

Tom that is so funny maybe i should post a pic of the view from my bedroom window , when I can stand up tomorrow maybe thanks Tom

[Janie]

Hi Jane, I hope you will post a picture of your view. And feel better soon. Janie

[Jane]

Thankyou Janie I will post a view it s quite breathtaking View of the Antibes harbour and fort

I am reading chasîng the Northern star

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

Jane wrote: "I am reading chasîng the Northern star"

Are you sure you aren't reading Chasing the North Star? That one looks pretty good.

[Jane]

Yes, that s the one !

[Jane]

Ps it s the morphine machine well that s my excuse :)

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

Jane wrote: "Ps it s the morphine machine well that s my excuse :)"

It goes without saying.

[Diane S ☔]

Hope you continue to improve, Jane.

Tom, lucky you, would love to meet this young author.

[Diane, "Miss Scarlett"]

Morphine and books.....what a great combo! I'll drink a toast to your recovery with some white wine. Not as powerful, but it'll have to do.

[Kim]

Jane, so sorry you are in the hospital. I spent all of last summer in a hospital bed, thank heavens for books!

[Kim]

Get well soon. I nearly did myself in my first day in Paris, I was lying on the marble floor after hitting my head on the counter of the reception area thinking it was not how I wanted to start my time with my daughter. Jet lag did me in, I think.

[Janie]

I'm thinking of flying there next year, but hearing your story makes me want to take a helmet along.




Kim wrote: "Get well soon. I nearly did myself in my first day in Paris, I was lying on the marble floor after hitting my head on the counter of the reception area thinking it was not how I wanted to start my ..."

[Diane S ☔]

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

[Faith]

I finished The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore about Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. My review is here:

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

[Brina]

Finished Redemption Road. I will have to read more John Hart. Now reading a baseball biography. I get withdrawal over the all star break.

[Kim]

Brina wrote: "Finished Redemption Road. I will have to read more John Hart. Now reading a baseball biography. I get withdrawal over the all star break."

have a book by him in my shelf

[Beverly]

I am reading The King of Lies which I believe was John Hart's first book. When I saw that Redemption Road had been nominated, it reminded me that I had bought two of his books a few years ago when I noticed that he was from North Carolina where I was born and lived for many years before moving to Pennsylvania.

[Brina]

I'm looking forward to reading more of Hart. Finally finished my review. We lost power, I'm at the library.

[Kim]

Kim wrote: "Brina wrote: "Finished Redemption Road. I will have to read more John Hart. Now reading a baseball biography. I get withdrawal over the all star break."

have a book by him in my shelf"

I think the book I have is called the last child or the lost child (I cant remember right off which 1 it was. it was good book)

[Diane S ☔]

Finished A Gentleman in Moscow
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kim]

currently reading RIVERS: A NOVEL by MICHAEL FARRIS SMITH

[Kim]

Rivers is a page-turner. Hope you enjoy it.

[Kim]

Kim wrote: "Rivers is a page-turner. Hope you enjoy it."

it sounds like it will be a good book.

[Angela M]

I finished Perfume River. 4+ stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Ballroom
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tom, "Big Daddy"]

I just finished The North Water at the suggestion of a GR friend, Good suggestion. Here is my review.

[LA]

If I had not been real world friends with this fantastic woman for a few years now, there is no way I would've bought this book. In fact, I have been talking myself into purchasing it for years! About to read MY LIFE AS A WHITE TRASH ZOMBIE.
#waytheheckoutsidemycomfortzone