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I finished The Little Paris Bookshop today. It was okay, but nothing special, and didn't have the same charm that I've enjoyed in the contemporary French novels I've read over the last couple of years.
I've still not finished 'bookshop'..will I ever.
I've started reading I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh. I had a whole other idea of what the book would be about, so I was rather surprised when it was something else entirely... I hope it's still good.
Oh I hope you enjoy it....one of my top reads last year.
Oops...I did it again. Wandered in to BHF charity shop for a browse and saw a book that was on my wishlist....well it was only £1 and £1 in their loose change tin, so I had to buy....'The Two Week Wait by Sarah Rayner' (One Moment, One Morning author).
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Other alternative ideas for challenge titles
A flower in the title
A food in the title
A building in the title
A family member in the title
A garden in the title
A Christmas read
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A book by someone older than you maybe?
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind...
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I have the same title written twice, but there is the potential there to move it to another category if I get around to reading another book that would fit in.
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'Reflection' by Diane Chamberlain
'Reflection'....a good title for this one. Rachel has returned to the town where a tragedy took place when she was teacher at the school and in a lot of folks eyes was blamed for what happened. She has returned to take care of her beloved grandmother, Helen, but she holds secrets of her own. Rachel's friend, Michael a Mennonite minister, becomes a big part of life once again. Helen, has the power to overturn a potential change in the community over the imminent destruction of a beloved part of the town, but she has always said she will never confess. Time for the past to catch up with her too.
Time for change and putting to rights, wrongs that have been done. Truths come out which have been hidden since the tragedy, which was a good twist I thought. The writing seemed a little different to books I've read from this author before, but still enjoyable.
3/5
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Saw Viceroy's House last week with friends. It was very good and I learned a bit about history I didn't know.
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If I am not visiting anywhere this year, what should I do about the book set at a place you will be visiting this year?
Doubt if I will do that one.....I'm not being strict with this, if I think of something else to substitute with I will.
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I bought this book and 2 others by Heather Gudenkauf quite some time ago. I haven't heard anything about the author or the books from anyone personally (it was just that Amazon recommended it to me back then), so I look forward to hear what you think of the book once you've read it. I hope you enjoy it
.It probably won't be soon Gaia...
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Just finished a Harris gin & tonic
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I met up with a fellow Bookcrosser today who happened to be in Aberdeen for something else. She had recently watched and read 'Chocolat' by Joanne Harris and happened to mention on Facebook wanting to read her other two in the series. I happened to mention that I had them lounging on a bookshelf waiting to find a new home, so we met for tea and scone and a blether and exchanged books. I picked up from her
'The Weight of Silence' by Heather Gudenkauf (new author, although her name seemed familiar but it appears I haven't read any of this author. Think I was getting the similarity between Diffenbaugh and Niffenegger...had that ring to it...)
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Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it Gaia. And yes I agree, very quick reads. Here other two books had a similar 'tea' type theme to them too, although that one had the added bonus of being in a nice warm background to it being on a Greek island.
The other two books by Vanessa are:-
'The Seafront Tea Rooms' by Vanessa Greene
'The Vintage Teacup Club' by Vanessa Greene
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You do like reading don't you....
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Started reading The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George today. I didn't have a very long break today so only managed about 30 pages, but I like it so far.
I started this book last year and I still haven't finished it. I hope you have more luck with it than I have Claire...not quite sure what it is, but almost like the story isn't going anywhere, despite them being on a floating library.... I'll get there eventually.
I'm enjoying 'Reflection' a the moment, but then I always enjoy Diane Chamberlain reads...
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Raith Rovers.....new goalie...all is good...
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Hoorah....up to 5 now...and one ahead on my Goodreads bookie challenge...(although that won't last I'm sure
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Oops....well it happens doesn't it...you go in to Waterstones just to browser...yeh right. Well I had a £5 voucher thingy in my purse to I bought a book.
'The Fire Child' by SK Tremayne (of The Ice Twins). Seems to be popular on Facebook bookie groups, so hoping it lives up to expectations.
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'The Beachside Guest House' by Vanessa Greene
I've enjoyed all of Vanessa Greene's books and this was another easy enjoyable read. Bee and Rosa reminisce about a holiday they had with another friend Iona when they were teenagers, on the island of Paros. The two drifted apart from Iona, but want to try and rekindle the friendship. The 'windmill' comes up for sale and Rosa throws caution to the wind and decides to buy it...Bee eventually decides to join her when her upcoming wedding plans come to a halt. Iona is in a difficult relationship and is looking for a way out and eventually makes the escape to join her friends on Paros.
This takes us on the journey of rekindled friendships and making new ones. Setting up a guest house business and it's trials and tribulations. Friendships of close friends and decisions about each of there futures, whether it be together or apart, each finds their own path eventually.
3/5
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I do like a nice cover...definitely pulls me towards a book, and that one is lovely, so simple but totally effective.
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I think I've read 3 out of your above list...Gold, Midwives, and Drowning Ruth. Good stash there...
I liked 'Gold' and 'Midwives' (think I read this one twice, once my accident but good second time too). I can't remember much about 'Drowning Ruth', so obviously one that didn't make an impact.
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'Life After You' by Lucie Brownlee
'Life after you'....the title says it all really. Lucie, the author, husband dies suddenly at 37. She is left with their young daughter. Family and friends are there for support. This is a very honest and heart breaking account of how she coped and came to terms with losing him. It takes us through all the emotions of grief and that there is no set time limit on how we deal with such a dramatic loss. She tells it like it is and often put questions in my mind as to how I would cope if put in this situation, which could happen to any one of us at any time. Not entirely a cheerful read but then again life isn't always like that. This is a 'real life' memoir.
3/5
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I think I've read 3 out of your above list...Gold, Midwives, and Drowning Ruth. Good stash there...
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Thanks Claire. Having already added to the list I might even change some I don't think I'll manage to do if I think of something else for an idea.
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Testing, testing ....1....2...3......hope we can get choice of fonts back again though....but have to say the update looks quite nice and tidy....
One question....there used to be a wee arrow at the very bottom of the page in the middle and could take you back to the tope of the page again...has that disappeared...was useful rather than having to scroll back up.