Songbird76
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I just saw that there are more stuff your kindle days coming up. On January 23rd is cozy mystery day, on the 25th books about queer identities, and on the 28th romance.
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My first read of 2024 was “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon.
It is a historical fiction about a real woman, Martha Ballard, who lived in Maine in the 1700s and early 1800s. She was a midwife and healer who kept a daily journal - both to remember the births and deaths she attended, but also to record what was going on in their village at that time. In this story, she helps to solve the mystery of a murder that occurred in their town, and finds herself embroiled in scandal along the way.
I really enjoyed this one, and the winter imagery felt perfect for this time of year. I did not know upon picking up the book that Martha Ballard was a real person, so it’s been interesting to read more about her story and some of the other real people who were characters in this book.
It is a historical fiction about a real woman, Martha Ballard, who lived in Maine in the 1700s and early 1800s. She was a midwife and healer who kept a daily journal - both to remember the births and deaths she attended, but also to record what was going on in their village at that time. In this story, she helps to solve the mystery of a murder that occurred in their town, and finds herself embroiled in scandal along the way.
I really enjoyed this one, and the winter imagery felt perfect for this time of year. I did not know upon picking up the book that Martha Ballard was a real person, so it’s been interesting to read more about her story and some of the other real people who were characters in this book.
Tiki Traveler
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This book is recommended on a lot of mommy blogs. I added it to my on-line library reading list a while ago. With it being so coled and snowy where I live I prefer to read/watch summery book/shows right now. For me, this will be a warm weather read.
Just finished this one last night - “Winter Garden” by Kristin Hannah.
It is narrated by two sisters, Meredith and Nina. They had been closer to their father their entire lives, as their mother had always been cold and distant toward them. Their father passes away, and on his deathbed, he asks that they make their mother tell them the full story of her childhood/young adulthood in the Soviet Union.
Like most Kristin Hannah books, this one was a very emotional read. I highly recommend reading it if you enjoy historical fiction, but make sure you have plenty of tissues handy.
It is narrated by two sisters, Meredith and Nina. They had been closer to their father their entire lives, as their mother had always been cold and distant toward them. Their father passes away, and on his deathbed, he asks that they make their mother tell them the full story of her childhood/young adulthood in the Soviet Union.
Like most Kristin Hannah books, this one was a very emotional read. I highly recommend reading it if you enjoy historical fiction, but make sure you have plenty of tissues handy.
StarWarsGirl
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Read that one a while ago. I still need to read the Women.
Songbird76
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I'm beta reading Death in Love by kitty murphey. It's fun so far, but I'm slow because I'm constantly taking notes. When I'm done with this one, I'll move on to The Secret Garden, which I read a long long time ago, but it's our book club selection for this month so I need to reread.
erstwo
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I just finished this one too! We discuss it at book club next week. I couldn’t put it down. So good.
Books 3, 4, and 5 of 2025 were the Paradise series by Elin Hilderbrand. The series is centered around the Steele family - Irene, Russ, and their two adult sons, Baker and Cash. Russ travels frequently for work, and one day, Irene gets a call that Russ has been killed in a helicopter crash in St. John (in the US Virgin Islands). Irene and the boys fly down to St. John to try to uncover what happened, and discover that Russ had an entire second life down there. The books follow the family as they discover the depths of Russ’ secrets and as they start their own lives St. John.
Songbird76
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I think I've seen these in the book store, and the author is pretty popular, right? Did you like the books? I've kind of steered away from some of the more popular authors lately because I've heard sketchy things. But I don't know about this one. Would you recommend these?
lisak09
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Since the beginning of the year I've been reading free books that I downloaded on stuff your kindle days in order to save money (I've been known to spend a LOT of money on books!)
Mostly I can see why they're free
However of the nine free books I've read so far the following ones I think are worth a look...
I still have a few more to read and there are more stuff your kindle days this month, although I find it tends to be the same books a lot. I'm saving money at least!
Mostly I can see why they're free
However of the nine free books I've read so far the following ones I think are worth a look...
I still have a few more to read and there are more stuff your kindle days this month, although I find it tends to be the same books a lot. I'm saving money at least!
NiarrNDisney
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Check and see if you have "Mini Libraries" in your town. They are popping up everywhere and are a great way to get rid of books while picking up a new favorite.Since the beginning of the year I've been reading free books that I downloaded on stuff your kindle days in order to save money (I've been known to spend a LOT of money on books!)
Mostly I can see why they're free
However of the nine free books I've read so far the following ones I think are worth a look...
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I still have a few more to read and there are more stuff your kindle days this month, although I find it tends to be the same books a lot. I'm saving money at least!
MinnieM123
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There's also an informal lending community, in and around the cities and towns where I live. You drop off a book and pick up another one from the stack. I usually don't pick up a book, as I'm fickle about what books I'm looking for. But I like dropping off books I've read, because someone else can enjoy them. (Also, most of my books I read come from our main library, and that takes care of getting rid of the book, once I've read it. I just return it.)
Songbird76
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Thanks! I was able to pick up a couple for free still. The ones I've read that I got for free have pretty much been duds. But it's something to read, anyway.Since the beginning of the year I've been reading free books that I downloaded on stuff your kindle days in order to save money (I've been known to spend a LOT of money on books!)
Mostly I can see why they're free
However of the nine free books I've read so far the following ones I think are worth a look...
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I still have a few more to read and there are more stuff your kindle days this month, although I find it tends to be the same books a lot. I'm saving money at least!
lisak09
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I haven't read that one yet but its on my list. I do love her books, in particular "Big Little Lies" and "What Alice Forgot".
Yes, Elin Hilderbrand is very popular - she’s been around for a while, and is the “Queen of Beach Reads.” None of her books will change your life by any means, but they’re easy, fun reads.
Tiki Traveler
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Check and see if you have "Mini Libraries" in your town. They are popping up everywhere and are a great way to get rid of books while picking up a new favorite.
If you google Little Lending Libraries in the US you can find all the locations of the small library houses. From time to time we visit a rural area which has hit some hard economic times They seems to have good libraries in the towns and villages but not everyone can get to them for various reasons. I mapped out where the little lending libraries are in that area and we drop off our used books. I make sure to include some books from our children’s younger days. At the very least the LLLs are getting an influx of books from a different source.
Now I’m on a ramble but if you live in New York State and your children are off for February break check out your public libraries. They are offering great children’s activities during school breaks.
Tiki Traveler
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This book is about a London environmentalist who helps her eco-conscious mother spy on her estranged father’s (mother’s ex-husband) non-green corporation. To say the book is “a novel of sex, suits and business affairs” is a little exaggerated.
StarWarsGirl
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When you have ADHD time blindness and started Onyx Storm...
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