NetGalley Addicts Support Group discussion

When Darwin Sailed the Sea: Uncover how Darwin's revolutionary ideas helped change the world by David Long is a great little book that should be in all school libraries. Attractive and informative, even for old folks like me. :)
5★ Link to my 'Darwin' review with several illustrations

Her Secret Son by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Two more read. I am making the most of my time before I have to start back to work.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her by Garry Disher Dark. Unsettling. Heartbreaking. This will put paid to any romantic notions you may harbour about the 'good old days.' https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths. A must read for fans of Agatha Christie. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

Celebrated Irish author Colm Tóibín wrote the short story The Shortest Day for Amazon Originals about a mysterious, ancient Irish tomb, older than the Pyramids or Stonehenge.
3.5★ Link to my 'Shortest Day' review

I just finished the wonderful Song of the Crocodile by Aussie Aboriginal author (and Nardi Simpson. Just great!
5★ Link to my 'Crocodile' review

Author Catherine Ryan Hyde is a favourite of many readers for her hopeful, heartwarming books. Seven Perfect Things: A Novel is the first I've read, and it was a happy break between heavier reads.
4★ Link to my 'Seven Perfect Things' review

Jeffrey Archer pens a collection of short stories filled with twists and turns. Things are not what they seem and by the end of each tale, readers are in for a shocking surprise. Archer is a master of short stories and keeps readers on the edge of their seats before free falling by the final page.



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

I just finished What Could Be Saved

Here’s a link to my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Survivors by Jane Harper

Two more off my Netgalley pile:

The ⭐⭐.5 Her Sister's Child by Alison James https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And ⭐⭐⭐.5 Her Secret Son by Hannah Mary McKinnon https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished Dog Flowers

Here’s a link to my three star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bone Canyon
⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm reading , Do No Harm, Christina McDonald's new book, the author of The Night Olivia Fell and Behind Every Lie it's quite good so far :)

Got to one of my backlog.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue (Debutante Diaries, #3) by Anna Bennett



My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another backlog book cleared.

Don't Look for Me by Wendy Walker



My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another backlog book, a cute Christmas romance anthology.

A Little Country Christmas by Carolyn Brown, Hope Ramsay, Rochelle Alers, & A.J. Pine



My Review - 3 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another backlog ARC.

The Virgin and the Rogue (The Rogue Files, #6) by Sophie Jordan



My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read the 4th book in Charlie Garratt's Inspector James Given series, Where Every Man, and I'm sure readers of the earlier books would like this one, where he is facing the fast-approaching Nazis in France in 1938.
3.5★ Link to my review of Where Every Man

I also read the 4th book in Graham Brack's delightful Master Mercurius mystery series. Mercurius is a 17th century Dutch minister/priest/university lecturer who has a talent for investigation. The Noose's Shadow is another entertaining adventure!
4.5★ Link to my Noose's Shadow review

Another three off my Netgalley shelf:

It's Always the Husband by Michele Campbell ⭐⭐⭐.3 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Survivors by Jane Harper ⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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And My Name is Anton by Catherine Ryan Hyde ⭐⭐⭐⭐.4 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished The Crown in Crisis

Perfect for those that like well done nonfiction. Here’s a link to my four start review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I agree "My Name is Anton" was good! I loved Brave Girl, Quiet Girl also by Catherine Ryan Hyde.
Currently reading The Survivors. Love the other Jane Harper novels I have read!!

Just finished , a 5* thriller with a strong message.

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Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Just finished , a 5* thriller with a strong message.

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I agree!!!!

Looking forward to "Aunt Ivy's Cottage." I better get reading as I'm taking part in the author's blog tour in December.

Just started reading , "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It", so far it's entertaining, funny and there is quite a bit of action going on in this one :)

Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Just started reading , "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It", so far it's entertaining, funny and there is quite a bit of action going on in this one :)"

GREAT! Just got this today!!
Barbara

Five big stars for Exit
Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Liz wrote: "Five big stars for Exit
Here’s a link to my review:
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GREAT!!! On my list.
We usually agree more than disagree so I am looking forward to reading this.💖

Barbara wrote: "Liz wrote: "Five big stars for Exit
Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

GREAT!!! On my list.
We usually agree more than disagre..."

It was just great fun!

Barbara wrote: "Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Just started reading , "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It", so far it's entertaining, funny and there is quite a bit of act..."

I'm more than half way through and really enjoying this. It's much more complicated of a mystery than I thought it would be. I'm really liking it so far :)

Liz wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Liz wrote: "Five big stars for Exit
Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

GREAT!!! On my list.
We usually agree m..."

Oh good - I just got it!!

The Lost Soul Atlas by Zana Fraillon is a fantastical book for young readers, but it's just as entertaining for grown-ups. Life or afterlife or somewhere in between? Twiggy tries to find himself and his Da.
4.5★ Link to my Lost Soul Atlas review

What mother in her right mind enlists the help of her fourteen-year-old daughter so she can have an affair with her husband's best friend? Adrienne Brodeur had just such a mother, and she tells all in her autobiography, Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me. It's all true and quite a read!
4.5★ Link to my Wild Game review

Just started “The Echo Wife” a buddy read, so far I hope it picks up the pace

Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Just started “The Echo Wife” a buddy read, so far I hope it picks up the pace"

I have that one on my January pile. I'll be interested to hear what you think of it.

Aunt Ivy's Cottage by Kristin Harper

I have only managed to read two books this week, both Netgalley ARCs

⭐⭐⭐⭐.3 Suspicious Minds by David Mark https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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And the ⭐⭐⭐.1 Limelight by Graham Hurley
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Got to this one a little late, but that's ok.

Looking for a Cowboy (Heart of Texas #5) by Donna Grant



My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished The Noose’s Shadow

A fun addition to a fun series. Here’s a link to my four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Happy Publication Day 'Aunt Ivy's Cottage.'



I'm taking part in the author's blog tour on December 12th but here's a sneak peek.

The cottage doors swing open to welcome readers to Dune Island, a haven from life’s storms. While Zoey attempts to pick up the pieces of her former life, she has to bury the past. Struggling to help Aunt Ivy come to terms with Sylvia’s death, Zoey finds shelter in the love the island provides.

My Goodread's Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just started , The Thursday Murder Club. Only about 20 percent in but enjoying it !!

I was looking forward to reading this children's edition of The Nutcracker by words&pictures during the Christmas season, but I was disappointed. Colourful but confusing (to me).
2.5★ Link to my Nutcracker review with illustrations

I absolutely love What Can You Do With a Line?, that makes my fingers itchy to try drawing! It would be a great Christmas (or other) gift, along with some pencils. Perfect pressie!
5★ Link to my review of What Can You Do With A Line", showing some of the artwork

A December release.

Don't Look (Pike, Wisconsin #1) by Alexandra Ivy



My Review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Man With No Face, by Peter May
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished One of the good ones and it was sooo good!!!

Aunt Ivy's Cottage by Kristin Harper

My review:
https://bit.ly/3nf5Ltg

Heartwarming read with a surprising plot twist!

I have finished four books this week, but only two were Netgalley reads. Aunt Ivy's Cottage by Kristin Harper https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Open House by Sam Carrington
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The others were: audiobook The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths
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And Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher
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Just read The Island The Island by C.L. TaylorCL Taylor - an exciting YA book, but great for adults alike. Click herehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show... for my 4* review kind of a mixture of Lost, and Hunger Games!!

I just finished reading and listening to The Unwilling

Just a smidge away from a full five stars. Here’s a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Lucky's by Aussie author Andrew Pippos may have struck me on a bad day. Perhaps I wasn't paying enough attention - I got confused.
3.5★ Link to my Lucky's review

Terrific book by Eleanor Levenson, illustrated by Paul Boston, that is just what is says it is: World Politics in 100 Words: Start conversations and spark inspiration. I give the list of words and share some of the illustrations about how the world works.
5★ Link to my World Politics review with illustrations

Great for adults - not just for kids!