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Post by flanz on Nov 20, 2019 1:38:19 GMT
literature vs. a beach read or "women's fiction/ chick lit" , good page turner of a story. Preferably not too dark. No horror.
Would love your recommendations if you have time. I'll also look at the weekly reading threads for ideas. thanks!
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Post by roundtwo on Nov 20, 2019 1:46:30 GMT
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Post by maryland on Nov 20, 2019 1:53:25 GMT
I get great ideas on the reading threads. I look them up on amazon to read the description to see if it's something for me. Then they also list other books that buyers also bought. I can spend so much time there and find great book ideas!
I love books by Debbie Macomber, Barbara Delinsky, Sarah Pekannan, Diana Chamberlain (The Midwive's Confession, Dream Daughter, etc., Carla Buckley (The Deepest Secret).
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Post by gitana on Nov 20, 2019 1:53:34 GMT
A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles.
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Post by SabrinaP on Nov 20, 2019 1:57:58 GMT
These two are about the same topic and both are awesome reads!
The Giver of the Stars by Jojo Moyes
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson
If you like historical fiction (specifically WWII) I’ve also loved these two
All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
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Post by flanz on Nov 20, 2019 2:10:59 GMT
roundtwo - I loved The Shadow of the Wind. read it many years ago and had forgotten all about it! I really do wish I had kept a journal listing all of the books I've read over the years, as well as impressions of them. Thank you maryland. I fall down that same rabbit hole. Trying to save a bit of time right now.  gitana - I think I have this on my kindle but forgot about it. Have heard great things. Thanks for the reminder! SabrinaP - thanks! I might enjoy all of these, though I'm not in the mood for WWII stories yet. I just ordered The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 20, 2019 2:18:17 GMT
Pachinko
The Hate You Give
Homegoing
The Great Alone
Rules of Civility
Everything I Never Told You
The Underground Railroad (OK this one is dark, but it is very good)
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Nov 20, 2019 5:05:37 GMT
I just finished Dear Wife today. It's somewhat of a thriller and I really enjoyed it. Here's what Amazon has for the summary: Beth Murphy is on the run… For nearly a year, Beth has been planning for this day. A day some people might call any other Wednesday, but Beth prefers to see it as her new beginning—one with a new look, new name and new city. Beth has given her plan significant thought, because one small slip and her violent husband will find her. Sabine Hardison is missing… A couple hundred miles away, Jeffrey returns home from a work trip to find his wife, Sabine, is missing. Wherever she is, she’s taken almost nothing with her. Her abandoned car is the only evidence the police have, and all signs point to foul play. As the police search for leads, the case becomes more and more convoluted. Sabine’s carefully laid plans for her future indicate trouble at home, and a husband who would be better off with her gone. The detective on the case will stop at nothing to find out what happened and bring this missing woman home. Where is Sabine? And who is Beth? The only thing that’s certain is that someone is lying and the truth won’t stay buried for long. |
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Post by valincal on Nov 20, 2019 5:34:15 GMT
I’m only half way through but I’m loving the writing style of Donna Tartt in The Goldfinch.
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Post by flanz on Nov 20, 2019 5:35:06 GMT
Pachinko The Hate You Give Homegoing The Great Alone Rules of Civility Everything I Never Told You The Underground Railroad (OK this one is dark, but it is very good) Wow. I just ordered three of these - Pachinko, The Hate you Give and The Great Alone. |
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Post by michellegb on Nov 20, 2019 10:26:47 GMT
I loved The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 20, 2019 10:34:17 GMT
I just finished reading The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen. It was pretty good and a quick read—historical fiction with a romantic ending. I’ve been rereading the entire In Death series, so a bit of light fluff was nice. I read it for book club, so didn’t choose it myself.
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Post by quietgirl on Nov 20, 2019 12:53:34 GMT
I second A Gentleman In Moscow, this is my favorite book of the year.
The Baker's Secret, don't remember the author's name, but takes place during WW2.
I also loved The Little Paris Bookshop and The Little French Bistro, both by Nina George.
Enjoy your trip!
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Post by just PEAchy on Nov 20, 2019 14:52:32 GMT
I also really enjoyed A Gentleman in Moscow. I’m reading The Grammarians right now which is very good. I highly recommend the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny. Each book is a great mystery with outstanding writing & great character development.
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Post by scrapcat on Nov 20, 2019 17:03:05 GMT
I was going to recommend The Great Alone, so glad to see you got that one.
Also, Ann Patchett with her in depth stories: Commonwealth or Bel Canto
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Post by finaledition on Nov 20, 2019 18:17:17 GMT
I loved The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne. One of my all time favorites! |
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 20, 2019 22:27:31 GMT
Earlier in the year I read and enjoyed Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
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Post by flanz on Nov 20, 2019 23:26:26 GMT
Thanks to everyone! I'm going to keep this list for future reference as well, but I managed to order 8 or so books on Amazon last night. I LOVE my Kindle Paperwhite. I remember flying with multiple books in the olden days...
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Post by magenta on Nov 21, 2019 0:52:29 GMT
Thanks to everyone! I'm going to keep this list for future reference as well, but I managed to order 8 or so books on Amazon last night. I LOVE my Kindle Paperwhite. I remember flying with multiple books in the olden days... Did you already order The Great Alone? The ebook is on sale today for $2.99. If you paid full price you might be able to return it and buy it again. Enjoy your books! |
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Post by janeinbama on Nov 21, 2019 1:07:57 GMT
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert is great, Could not finish the Gentleman in Moscow very rare that happens to me. Half of Book Club had the same issue, other half loved it.
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 21, 2019 2:19:36 GMT
Pachinko The Hate You Give Homegoing The Great Alone Rules of Civility Everything I Never Told You The Underground Railroad (OK this one is dark, but it is very good) Wow. I just ordered three of these - Pachinko, The Hate you Give and The Great Alone. Such great books, let me know what you think. I had hoped that Pachinko would win the Pulitzer last year (instead of Less...) The Hate You Give is a quick read the The Great Alone was one of my favorite books in a long time... |
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 21, 2019 2:21:03 GMT
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert is great, Could not finish the Gentleman in Moscow very rare that happens to me. Half of Book Club had the same issue, other half loved it. I started Gentleman in Moscow and really enjoyed the writing but couldn't get into it or finish it. I thought Rules of Civility (same author) on the other hand was excellent. I do still mean to go back and read Gentleman in Moscow... |
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 21, 2019 2:22:41 GMT
I second A Gentleman In Moscow, this is my favorite book of the year. The Baker's Secret, don't remember the author's name, but takes place during WW2. I also loved The Little Paris Bookshop and The Little French Bistro, both by Nina George. Enjoy your trip! I also really liked The Little French Bistro. You might want to also read The School of Essential Ingredients. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2019 2:32:08 GMT
I just finished Dear Wife today. It's somewhat of a thriller and I really enjoyed it. Here's what Amazon has for the summary: Beth Murphy is on the run… For nearly a year, Beth has been planning for this day. A day some people might call any other Wednesday, but Beth prefers to see it as her new beginning—one with a new look, new name and new city. Beth has given her plan significant thought, because one small slip and her violent husband will find her. Sabine Hardison is missing… A couple hundred miles away, Jeffrey returns home from a work trip to find his wife, Sabine, is missing. Wherever she is, she’s taken almost nothing with her. Her abandoned car is the only evidence the police have, and all signs point to foul play. As the police search for leads, the case becomes more and more convoluted. Sabine’s carefully laid plans for her future indicate trouble at home, and a husband who would be better off with her gone. The detective on the case will stop at nothing to find out what happened and bring this missing woman home. Where is Sabine? And who is Beth? The only thing that’s certain is that someone is lying and the truth won’t stay buried for long. Just put in a request for this at the library. Sounds like a really good read! |
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Post by quietgirl on Nov 21, 2019 17:42:47 GMT
I second A Gentleman In Moscow, this is my favorite book of the year. The Baker's Secret, don't remember the author's name, but takes place during WW2. I also loved The Little Paris Bookshop and The Little French Bistro, both by Nina George. Enjoy your trip! I also really liked The Little French Bistro. You might want to also read The School of Essential Ingredients. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll look for it. |
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Post by NanaKate on Nov 21, 2019 18:29:32 GMT
Could not finish the Gentleman in Moscow very rare that happens to me. Half of Book Club had the same issue, other half loved it. I’m having this problem with Where the Crawdads Sing. Everyone raves over this one and I’m not sure I will finish it. So unrealistic to me... |
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Post by coloradocropper on Nov 21, 2019 19:41:42 GMT
I loved The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne. I ditto this. Loved this book!
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Post by coloradocropper on Nov 21, 2019 19:43:37 GMT
I also loved The Nighting Gale by Kristin Hannah.
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Post by flanz on Nov 22, 2019 17:46:25 GMT
Thanks to everyone! I'm going to keep this list for future reference as well, but I managed to order 8 or so books on Amazon last night. I LOVE my Kindle Paperwhite. I remember flying with multiple books in the olden days... Did you already order The Great Alone? The ebook is on sale today for $2.99. If you paid full price you might be able to return it and buy it again. Enjoy your books! Thanks for the tip. I didn't know you could return an ebook.... Don't have time to try this, but I think I may actually have gotten it at that price. I appreciate the info! |
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Post by rainangel on Nov 22, 2019 17:56:03 GMT
I’m only half way through but I’m loving the writing style of Donna Tartt in The Goldfinch. Have you red The Secret History by Donna Tartt? I believe it was her first book, and it's one of my favorite books of all time. It's like a murder mystery, but told in a different way than usual. It's beautifully written and structured. |
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