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Zipadeelady
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I've read Book Lovers and People we meet.... I think I'll order this one for my upcoming trip! Thanks for the input.
It’s on my list! I’ve read all of her other books, and loved them!
I finished this one last night - “Ready or Not” by Cara Bastone. I was looking for something sweet and fluffy after the heaviness of “The Nightingale,” and this definitely fit the bill! It involves unexpected pregnancy, friends to lovers, and found family, and it’s such a sweet, heartwarming story. I’d love to see this one as a movie.
Songbird76
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I have not. Should I?
Songbird76
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I didn't know it was out!! AAAAHHHH! I must get it!
Songbird76
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I finished Dungeons and Drama book, and I really enjoyed it, being a singer myself, and married to someone into gaming. It was really sweet, though pretty cheesy. But it was just what I needed. Then I went on to read Hot Dutch Daydream, and Hot British Boyfriend by the same author. They were cute, but I think I should have read Hot British Boyfriend first, because Hot Dutch Daydream is the sequel, and I didn't realize it had some of the same cast. Not sure what I'm going to read next. If We Were Villains is our next book club selection, but I don't need to read it yet.
erstwo
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I really liked it. It’s about Bletchley Park during WWII which is pretty well known now I guess, but I was unaware until I read this book. I liked having a little fiction with the historical.
erstwo
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Finished this one last weekend. Sweet as can be and an easy read. Katherine Center has a new book out and is doing a bit of a book shop tour -one stop of which I’ve been invited to attend.
Since I hadn’t read any of her work, I picked this out because it had the shortest wait at my library. Which probably means it’s an older book of hers? Really enjoyed it and now I know I can safely buy her latest to get it signed - and know I will enjoy it later!
Songbird76
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I read Funny Story by Emily Henry. I really liked it. I was kind of sad that my local bookstore didn't have it, so I ended up having to get it on Kindle, and I'd rather support my local bookstore, but I didn't want to order it because they aren't very good with orders of English books. It goes wrong a lot and they tell me it could take a few weeks, but then I wait for 2 months, go in to check and see if it will be there soon, and they won't even have gotten it ordered. Or they get it in and put it on the shelf instead of telling me that it came in. I didn't want to wait for months for it. I'm glad I got it. It was really sweet, though not at ALL what I was expecting. But I really do like the friends-to-lovers type books, and it's nice to read fluff once in a while.
Tiki Traveler
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PBS (Public Broadcasting)*did a series about women called the Bletchley Circle. Perhaps it was based on the Rose Code? They also did a second Bletchley Circle season which was darker about human trafficking at that time but both were good. They may be showing again on your affiliate or if you have the Passport streaming service. *Per Wikipedia the show was created by ITV and a third season may come to BritBox.
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StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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I can't decide if I want to read that now or wait and lug it on vacation with me. I have a good hardback copy (which was surprisingly cheaper than Kindle when I preordered it) but I have a couple of library books that I can only have out for two weeks, so I have to finish those first. So IDK. If I lug it on vacation, it will probably be left back in the room.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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I love her books! I've read most of them. I have one out from the library right now that is one of the few of hers that I haven't read yet. That book was also the first of hers that I read and I loved it.
That one, Hello Stranger, and Things You Save in a Fire are my three favorites of hers.
My most recent read was “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls
This is Jeannette’s memoir about growing up in the 1960s-70s in a *very* dysfunctional family. Her father was an alcoholic who had trouble holding down a job, and her mother chose not to work so that she could focus on her art. They were usually broke, and the kids were often left to fend for themselves.
This one took me a while to get through - as a parent, it is just so frustrating to read about neglectful parents. I just can’t imagine not doing everything in my power to give my kid(s) the best possible life. That said, it is a very good read if you can get through the heavy stuff.
This is Jeannette’s memoir about growing up in the 1960s-70s in a *very* dysfunctional family. Her father was an alcoholic who had trouble holding down a job, and her mother chose not to work so that she could focus on her art. They were usually broke, and the kids were often left to fend for themselves.
This one took me a while to get through - as a parent, it is just so frustrating to read about neglectful parents. I just can’t imagine not doing everything in my power to give my kid(s) the best possible life. That said, it is a very good read if you can get through the heavy stuff.
For any Jack Reacher fans , I would recommend the John Milton series by Marc Dawson.
Songbird76
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I just finished If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
I really liked it. The Characters were interesting and there was quite a bit of suspense and a kind of "Who done it" theme, because you don't know whether the guy who was in jail for the crime actually committed it. So it was fun to read. Also a LOT of Shakespeare quotes.
I really liked it. The Characters were interesting and there was quite a bit of suspense and a kind of "Who done it" theme, because you don't know whether the guy who was in jail for the crime actually committed it. So it was fun to read. Also a LOT of Shakespeare quotes.
My most recent read was “28 Summers” by Elin Hilderbrand
This book takes place over the course of 28 years (hence the name). It is about Mallory, a teacher who lives on Nantucket year-round, and Jake, her older brother’s close friend. The two meet when Jake comes to Nantucket over Labor Day weekend for Mallory’s brother’s bachelor party, and they quickly develop feelings for each other. They do not want to start a long-distance relationship, so they make a pact to spend each Labor Day weekend together on Nantucket, no matter what.
Over the course of the book, you see them change and age, and deal with the ups and downs of life, but one thing that stays the same is their annual Labor Day weekend affair. This was a good read - perfect to start out the summer - and I’ve already grabbed another of the author’s books to read next!
This book takes place over the course of 28 years (hence the name). It is about Mallory, a teacher who lives on Nantucket year-round, and Jake, her older brother’s close friend. The two meet when Jake comes to Nantucket over Labor Day weekend for Mallory’s brother’s bachelor party, and they quickly develop feelings for each other. They do not want to start a long-distance relationship, so they make a pact to spend each Labor Day weekend together on Nantucket, no matter what.
Over the course of the book, you see them change and age, and deal with the ups and downs of life, but one thing that stays the same is their annual Labor Day weekend affair. This was a good read - perfect to start out the summer - and I’ve already grabbed another of the author’s books to read next!
Tiki Traveler
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I’ve read a few books since my last post but this is the one I’d most like to share.
Always fun to read historical fiction around your hometown - in this case Niagara Falls, Canada from before to after WWI. Niagara Falls is a unique place and its transformation is pretty amazing. The plot about a fictional heroine incorporates real-life events and people very nicely.
If you haven’t been to the falls I would suggest watching some YouTube videos about the falls, the rapids, and even the gondola ride (it still exists) for added perspective. Who knows, we may even go to check out the falls again!
Always fun to read historical fiction around your hometown - in this case Niagara Falls, Canada from before to after WWI. Niagara Falls is a unique place and its transformation is pretty amazing. The plot about a fictional heroine incorporates real-life events and people very nicely.
If you haven’t been to the falls I would suggest watching some YouTube videos about the falls, the rapids, and even the gondola ride (it still exists) for added perspective. Who knows, we may even go to check out the falls again!