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When You’re Not Reading a Cozy
Brenda wrote: "Shauna wrote: "When I am not reading a cozy, my current go to have been Kate Quinn novels. Historical fiction that just sucks me right in. Right now I am reading The Rose Code. So very good!"I ha..." I don't think you will be disappointed! I don't know if you have read any of her other books, but Quinn has a way of drawing you back to the time period that is wonderful.
My 3 star review of: Miss Aldridge Regrets
by Louise Hare.This was an enjoyable historical mystery and character journey.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My 3 star review of The Finalists
by David Bell:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The author layers multiple themes as the story focuses on the challenges students face in order to get an education as well as the lengths colleges will go to in order to receive donations from wealthy donors.
Shauna wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Shauna wrote: "When I am not reading a cozy, my current go to have been Kate Quinn novels. Historical fiction that just sucks me right in. Right now I am reading The Rose Code. So ve..."My first (and only so far) was The Alice Network which I adored. That's mainly why I bought The Rose Code Now I have to find time to slot it in ;) Thanks for your assurances Shauna.
I finished The Gilded Shroud by Elizabeth Bailey 4 stars out of 5. Ms. Bailey is a new to me author. I greatly enjoyed the books. Set in 1789 England, it is a historical mystery. Her characters are excellent. The Dowger Marchioness reminds you a lot of Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey, feisty but compassionette. The there is not all that much historical other than referfences to American Revolution and unrest in France. I lot of good sleuthing. I have put book 2 on my WL.
I am reading A Rip Through Time
by Kelly Armstrong. First in a new series starts in present day Vancouver and ends up in 1869 Scotland. I have always enjoyed her books and this one is good too. Time travel is a bit iffy but the mystery is good in story is good.
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Here is my 4 star review of The Retreat
by Sarah Pearse:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Deaths, an island with a history of murder, violence, superstition, child abuse, and a strong storm make this a disturbing and suspenseful story. The world-building was well-done and the premise was excellent.
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Alice wrote: "I am reading A Rip Through Time by Kelly Armstrong. First in a new series starts in present day Vancouver and ends up in 1869 Scotland. I hav..."I like both time travel and mysteries. To have it combined and by such a good author sounds great. I will have to keep my eyes open for this one.
Heather L wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My review for Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts"Good book/series!"
Yes I'm looking forward to the next :)
My five star review for A Dolphin Called Jock: An injured dolphin, a lost young woman, a story of hope by Melody Horrill . It has troubling elements to it, but also lots of payoff and hope.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Starting out my week with
The Drinking Gourd by Katherine Fast. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Have also been reading I've Got Sand In All the Wrong Places by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella, one of their collection of personal essays. I’m about 3/4 of the way through it.
I finished The Overlook Murder
by Patrick Kelly.My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This morning I woke up early and finished The Book Woman's Daughter
Author: Kim Michele Richardson. I gave it 5 stars. Second book in series. The first book was excellent and so was this one. Really brought you deep into social issus of Appalacia in the 1950s. I I enjoyed learning about roles of women (Pack Horse librian, fire watchwather and frontier nurses). There is so much history in the USA that we know little about.. I highly recommend.
I finished Run Rose Run
by Dolly Parton and James Patternon. I am not much of a James Patterson fan but the idea of a book by Dolly Parton was intriguing. Surprisingly it was quite good. Quick read.
I just finished And Then There Were None It was pretty good, but I didn't enjoy it was much as "By the Pricking of My Thumbs".
I loved Packhorse Librarian so I'll check out The Book Woman's Daughter.
My review for
Kate Warne’s Sister is Missing by J.A. Schneiderhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finally started Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
~ the Practical Magic prequel. Enjoying it so far! Excited to be finished with the series
I finished The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde over the weekend and started Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne.
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I am currently reading The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, about 3/4 done. It’s actually quite a fast read and I’m hoping to finish today.
Dilemma: I wanted to use this for my last mini challenge prompt of “something that flies on the cover”. Though the aliens are not shown flying on the cover, I am trying to justify using it anyway as they did have to fly in order to get to Earth. Thoughts?
Heather L wrote: "Teresa — I hope you enjoy Around the World in Eighty Days as much as I did!I am currently reading The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, about 3/4 done. ..."
Heather - I LOVE Around the World in Eighty Days. If I have to pick a favorite book this is it. I read it usually once a year.
I read The War of the Worlds a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I've found most of H.G. Wells books fairly quick reads. The version of the book I read showed a flying saucer on the cover so I'd go for it and count it for the "something that flies" prompt.
I finished a book that had been on my physical TBR shelf for a couple of years: Bargain with the Devil
by F.J. ChaseMy 3 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I am reading The Paris Showroom
by Juliet BlackwellI will admit I am a bit tired of books in occupied France during WWII, but I do very much enjoy Juliet Blackwell books. The story pulled me right in book.
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I have The Rose Code here to read too Shauna - I'm looking forward to it :)