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I'm glad you liked it!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

John recommended The Hunter by Richard Stark

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

Nope, I had never even heard of Richard Stark before John recommended it to me.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

I'm not sure how I have gone through my reading life having never heard of Richard Stark as this is right up my reading street so this was my first read.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

My oh my how can I thank John enough for this recommendation, I think I have found a new reading addiction. From page 1 I was hooked and I absolutely loved this book.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

For those of my friends who are into good crime fiction, I will definitely be sending this one to them.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Yes!!!!!

Here I am!!! Late but still here!
1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Heather recommended me Acqua agli elefanti by Heather
2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
No, I had not even heard of it before this
3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
Nothing
4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
I liked it quite, especially the jumping up and down time. I have to admit though that, not loving particularly much the circus world, I’ve not enjoyed it as some others I’ve read
5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Yes; it is nice and well written; if you love circuses even better!
6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
Yes!!! I’ve become an addict!!!!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

Alannah recommended Moriarty to me.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

Yes, eventually - I picked up a hardback copy cheaply from a charity shop a few months ago, so it was on my "to read" list.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

I have read one of his short stories, and thought it was really good. My husband has read his other Sherlock Holmes story, The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel and said it was very good.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

I really liked it. I've not read any of Conan Doyle's books (but have seen tv adaptations) but I enjoyed the writing style and was completely hooked by the story.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes I would.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Yes, definitely! I haven't been disappointed yet!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

Shirley recommended Tell the Wolves I'm Home to me.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

No. I had never heard of it before.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

No. She was new to me.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

The story was really beautiful and touching. The main character though, June, was really annoying. Finn and Toby on the other hand were great. The mom... I don't remember her name, had a very interesting story that I wish had been told.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes I would. I think it does a ver good job at portraying the difficulties of siblings relationships.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Sure!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you? Killing Floor by Lee Child. Recommended by my lovely namesake, Heather!

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily? I might have done as I do enjoy crime/thriller but it wasn't yet on my radar

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read? No I haven't

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended? I enjoyed it. The book was a real page turner. It wasn't classic literature but it was fast moving and kept me interested throughout. It was just what I needed at the time

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else? I would, if they liked the genre. It was a bit graphically violent at times so I wouldn't recommend it to everybody

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future? Of course, as always!

My review of The Other Boleyn Girl, recommended to me by Heather. /review/show...

About two-thirds of the way through this I really, really wanted to be done with it. But I persevered.

Such a great idea this recommend a book thing and so interesting to see people's views on things they most likely would never have looked twice at ordinarily!

November recommendation swap

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Shirley recommended The Children Act by Ian McEwan (she always recommends great books!)

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
I probably wouldn't have! I had read Atonement previously and loved it but for some reason I hadn't read any other McEwan books - I have no idea why and while perusing the book shops I always skipped over his books, so I don't think I would have ever picked this up.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
Yes - Atonement which I did love.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
It was amazing. Even during a busy week I found every opportunity I could to read it, I even downloaded Kindle to my phone so I could read it during any downtime I got at work!

This book gripped my from page one, it felt like I was having a real insight into the main characters - Fiona's life - the problems in her marriage, the emotional complexities of the decisions she makes in the court room were enthralling!

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else? I already have... I have just spent the weekend away with 4 of my closest friends and I couldn't stop talking about this book. I know I'm a bore at times - but at least one of them has already downloaded it to read!

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
Would my answer be anything but YES! Thanks as always Shirley for organising this

Heather wrote: "November recommendation swap

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Shirley recommended The Children Act by Ian McEwan (she always recommends great book..."

Thanks Heather, and you're very welcome - I'm really glad you enjoyed it as much as I did!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

I was recommended The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker. Heather (moderator) very kindly recommended it to me.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

Yes - I had already downloaded it onto my kindle, but hadn't got around to reading it yet...like so many others, ha ha!

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

No I haven't.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

I really enjoyed it - it was a long book and the story took a while to get going, but it was quite gripping towards the end, and I found I could engage with the characters. I do like a good storyline and this one didn't disappoint.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes I would.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Of course!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

I was recommended The Hunter by John

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

No. I've to admit I hadn't even heard of it. THat's why I was really glad of the suggestion: I'm always interested in books or author I've never met before

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

No I haven't.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

Liked it, especially for the ability of the author in keepin the attention. It was though a bit ... too much. THe main character looked to much like a Rambo to me: he could kill half of the mob crew without being hurt a bit. Unbelievable!

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes I would. But to thouse who like mystery and action books.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

For sure!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

The Girl on the Train recommended by Dom

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

I had the audiobook downloaded but this pushed me to listen to it

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

No I haven't.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

I thought it was really good! The mystery kept me intrigued and I thought the audiobook narration was amazing and really kept the story going. I found the book quite claustrophobic at times and very tense

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes I would and I have done!

. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Yes, have read some amazing books because of it

Heather, I liked your description 'claustrophobic'; such an apt word for how the reader feels. I almost felt trapped in the story. It was really tense, I nearly found myself holding my breath at times.

That is exactly how I felt. I listened in the car and sometimes had to turn it off and listen to music for a bit to avoid getting too caught up. I really want to shout at Rachel

Absolutely agree Heather!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Heather (bookcase avatar) recommended a few books to me & I selected The Magicians' Guild by Trudi Canavan

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
Unlikely -- it is the type of book I like but I was completely unaware of it!

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
Nope - never heard of her before.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
I liked it. It was a solid YA fantasy but there was a little lack of depth to make it a really good book appealing to all ages. 3.5�

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Depends on the person -- if they were fans of fantasy and/or YA, then yes.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
Of course!

Heather wrote: "1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

The Girl on the Train recommended by Dom

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

I had the audiobook downl..."

That`s great that you liked it!

I read The Good Girl, a thriller recommended to me by Alannah. I do read a certain number of thrillers each year, but I'm not sure I would have found this one without Alannah. It was very good, a real page-turner. I liked it very much. It's the first work I've read by this author. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone interested in this genre.

Thanks, Alannah! I enjoyed this very much, and definitely will take part in another swap in the future.

(Sorry for the delay in posting; I had to wait for the book from my library, and then I had some health issues.)

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

The Country of Ice Cream Star by Sandra Newman recommended by Heather (new)

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

Never heard about this book but yes I would of read it.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

Was my first book with this author.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

At first beacause of the dialect I had a difficult time understanding but reading more it became more interesting.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

For sure!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you? Diane S recommended The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths to me

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily? I had never come across this book before, but had I done then yes I would have read it

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read? No, I hadn't heard of this author or book

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended? I love Crime Fiction, so this was a perfect recommendation for me. An interesting take on the genre with an archaeologist working along side a police officer in Norfolk. I enjoyed it that much that I have already downloaded book 2.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else? Yep, for someone who enjoys crime fiction - definitely

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future? Oh yes...

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Heather (mod) recommended A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
I think so, as I knew about it but who knows when that would have been.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
Yes, I have read the Chaos Walking triliogy.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
I had heard a lot of great things about this book and was so glad I wasn't disappointed by this. I loved this. I would say it's my favourite book of the month.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Yes.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
Definitely.

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Terri recommended me The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
Probably yes, I had it somewhere in the background of my TBR list. But who knows when!

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
No, this was my first Walls!

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
Great book. I had no idea of what I was going to find: at the beginning I thought it was a novel. I'm still appalled after having discovered how these kids were risen by their parents. But I have to admit that sometimes things can go well even if done in a way that I sincerelly find incredible. I was astounded that no state intervention was really operated in such a situation, even if I have to admit state interventions usually are for the worst!

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Definitly

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
I will

Laura, so glad you liked it! :)

I did indeed Terri!
Thanks for the suggestion

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

I read The Guest Room, which was recommended to me by Dom.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

It was on my TBR list, so I probably would have gotten to it eventually. I had always wanted to read something by this author, so I was quite pleased with Dom's recommendation.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
No.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

I gave it one star, which is quite unusual. I had a very negative personal reaction; I didn't like what was happening to the characters and I just wanted it to stop. It was too emotionally intense for me, and not in a good way.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Actually, I would, depending on their taste in reading. For some people this would be a compelling thriller and family drama.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Absolutely yes!

L`m sorry Terri that you didn`t like this one. There`s a lot of thruth in the story and I can see that some parts were difficult to read.

Dom, it was a successful reading experience, so don't be sorry! I'm glad I was exposed to this book. :)

Terri wrote: "Dom, it was a successful reading experience, so don't be sorry! I'm glad I was exposed to this book. :)"

Ok.

Terri, as it was the story content that you didn't like, I'd recommend that you do try Bohjalian again. Skeletons at the Feast or The Sandcastle Girls are two of my favourites of his novels.

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you? Crow Lake by Mary Lawson I was reco'd the book from Heather (not the Mod, the other one) and I'm sending her a huge thank you, I enjoyed the novel.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily? Quite a few GR friends had read it but I wasn't convinced that it would suit me; was I wrong!

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read? No, never, although I've seen her name mentioned in our threads.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended? A 4� read. I really enjoyed it; see my review at: /review/show...

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else? Yes.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future? Absolutely, I've been introduced to only good books via this thread.

B, I am so glad you liked it... Lawsons books are few & far between but the others are also a cracking read!
Ps, might change my name to 'the other one!' I quite like it...

Interesting! I'll addd it up to my bottomless TBR list!!!

LauraT wrote: "1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
Terri recommended me The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
Pr..."

This is one I have been wanting to read for a while as well.

Heather wrote: "B, I am so glad you liked it... Lawsons books are few & far between but the others are also a cracking read!
Ps, might change my name to 'the other one!' I quite like it..."

lol, Heather, apologies for that. It does get awkward when you have two member with same name:)

Heather so glad you loved The Crossing Places

Have just started my recommendation from Alannah.

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

B the Book Addict recommended Canada by Richard Ford to me.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

Yes, eventually, as I have had it on my kindle for some time.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

No, I haven't.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

I enjoyed it. I think the beginning is excellent, straight in there with a robbery and murders! It made me intrigued to read on. I loved the writing style, too, and would definitely read more by this author.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes!

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Of course! I have read so many great books this way!

Shirley, I am so pleased that you liked it. That Charley character was an odd person, wasn't he? Canada was my intro to Richard Ford and I've been a fan ever since. All his books are wonderful.

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Bruntrecommended by Shirley

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

It's the kind of book that I do read sometimes

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

Was my first book with this author.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

It was a really great story about relationships and losing somone to Aids.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
Yes!

I think it's a great book too, Dom:) It made me cry and I rarely cry in books.

B the BookAddict wrote: "I think it's a great book too, Dom:) It made me cry and I rarely cry in books."

I did cry too. We do nedd a couple of books that can do that once in awhile.

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
All the Light We Cannot See by Heather

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
Yes, sooner or later; it was on my TBR shelf

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?
No; never heard of it before

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
I liked it. I've not fallen in love with it though: I don't know, I gave it four stars, but it was more three and a half. It is a nice book, even if you sort of know beforehand how it will finish. The good, the bad, those who will learn "on their skin" ...

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Definitly yes; a bit long, but really easy going

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?
Looking forward to it!

You were quick, Laura.

A good book needs time to read it to be appreciated; I was lucky to have it this week!

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you? B the BookAddict recommended The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath to me.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily? Yes, eventually. It was on my TBR list but was completely off my reading radar at this time.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read? No

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended? I couldn't put it down, I was mesmerized by Esther's decent into mental illness, her over analysis of everything and everyone around her and her feelings of being caged in. It was a beautifully written and clearly personal book to Plath

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
I will definitely be recommending it, to all sorts of friends and family members.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future? Need you ask, I will be here for the next one (and the one after that)

Heather, I'm really glad you liked it. I hadn't read it until last year when I saw a fantastic review by a GR friend. I had previously thought it would depress me; it didn't but as you say, watching Esther's over-analysis of everything and her descent into mental illness was something you just couldn't put down. But I'm happy to say it didn't drive me to putting my head in the oven, like I had thought it would:)

1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?

Jim recommended The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?

It was on my tbr list, but who knows when I would have gotten to it.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read?

I read The Three Musketeers many years ago.

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?

I really liked it. I listened to an audiobook, and it was very well done. It's quite an adventure story.

5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?

Yes.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future?

Absolutely! I love doing this.

Terri, I am glad to hear you liked the Count -- Dumas is one of my favorite authors :)

My first book swap.
1. Which book were you recommended and who recommended it to you?
The Uncommon Reader

2. Would you have read the book ordinarily?
It was on my tbr list but I wouldn't have remembered why. So perhaps if the audiobook was available through my library when I was looking for something.

3. Have you read anything by the same author before � if so what have you read? No

4. What did you think of the book you were recommended?
"Lovely little book. Perfect to listen to for a short round trip.

I was worried at the beginning when the author had the queen talking about eating every bite on your plate when she is known to just take a bite from each course. But then I suspended disbelief and enjoyed the book. Not sure about the ending.

What do we miss out on by making the choices we make in life?

I book that was mentioned in another book and mentions more books. My to-read list will never shrink.
5. Would you recommend this book to someone else?
Yes to other readers looking for something light. My mom too.

6. Would you take part in another recommendation swap in the future? For sure!

Glad you liked it!