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I’m reading a book called Navy Christmas by Geri Krotow

I just finished The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese This was an Epic Novel that covered over 7 Decades about 1 family that included several generations. It was set in India, very interesting story. 5 Stars ⭐️

Currently Reading: Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey This is a new author for me and having a hard time getting into this one, I woman, her daughter, and a man live in a primitive cabin in Alaska. Now know based on Beauty and the Beast and really not crazy about that message. I am 60% through, so see if it improves

Started: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb I really enjoyed his last book, The Violen Conspiracy, so just started this book. It is part of a yearly challenge I do, so want to read it before the end of this month.

I’m reading a book called Remember Her Name by Lisa Regan

At this time of year,I really enjoy old fashioned children's books and TV series, set around Christmas time. Last year, I watched The Children of Green Knowe TV series, the year before, I read The Box of Delights. both of which I really enjoyed,This year, I am trying The New Treasure Seekers.

I’m reading a book called Stolen Daughters by Carolyn Arnold

I’m reading a book called Hide and Seek by Mary Burton

My mouth was agape starting around 70% of the audiobook. Please do not expect a serious thriller going into this. When this book starts ramping up, it's a one way ticket to cuckoo town. There were plenty of plot holes or convenient non-explaining / accepting of implausible situations to move the plot along, but I didn't mind; there were so many loose threads to pull, I just rolled along with it, relishing in the ridiculousness. Here are all the predictions i had while reading:

1. The husband killed the wife, but out of guilt, blocked the memory/is living with amnesia
2. The husband and wife are BOTH dead, and the island is purgatory
3. The wife is alive and is framing her husband (the seems the most obvious choice, but is it?)
4. Lesbian cult

There were some genuinely...

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The premise sounded so amazing, I had high expectations. However, this reads more like a YA sports romance than an adult book, in that the pleasure in reading this was not for the in depth exploration of the main characters' psyches - especially pertaining to sports psychology or the effects of childhood trauma on one's motivations or outlook on life- or the beautiful prose. Rather, if you enjoy...

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Saddle up! I'm crazily impressed at what Gamerman has managed to wrangle into her debut book, the various subject matters as vast as the Montana plains, extending from the prehistoric Clovis people to the year 2020, where we see the end of a contentious legal battle between the proverbial David and Goliath(s) of modern day Montana.

This book covers not only the history of Montana settlement, but also...

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The sepia-toned photograph of the Lusitania transforms to vivid color and animation through Larson's narration, recollecting the Golden Age of travel on the fastest and most prestigious ocean liner. Not to be upstaged, Larson's dive into the...

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Rosalyn wrote: "

My mouth was agape starting around 70% of the audiobook. Please do not expect a serious thriller going into this. When this book starts ramping up, it's a on..."

I just put this one down at about 70%. I need to go back and finish it, but it was taking me a while to get through.

I'm currently reading The Queens of Crime and enjoying it. I love stories about intelligent women and female friendships. Plus, it has an interesting mystery.

I’m reading a book called The Shark by Mary Burton

I have finished reading The Memory of Lavender and Sage. I enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. Tempesta leaves New York and buys an old house in a village in Provence. She restores it and builds her life in the village. There are lots of beautiful descriptions of food, herb growing, French countryside and markets and a stray cat.
Here is my review

I understand that The Memory of Lavender and Sage-by Aimie Runyan came out earlier this year and was Aimie's fist novel. I have also read that Aimie has written several historical books about unsung heroines. Does anyone have a favourite of these? Thanks.

I finished The Queens of Crime and really enjoyed it. I am now starting James.

- Queens of Crime review

I’m reading a book called The Christmas Promise by Lindsay Gibson

I just finished The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years I found it to be one of those uneven dual timeline stories where I enjoyed one timeline much more than the other.

Now continuing with Homecoming by Kate Morton

I’m reading a book called The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden

I’m reading a book called Want to Know a Secret? by Freida McFadden

Two more reviews before the end of the year:

- Beautiful Ugly review
- Nemesis review

I'm finishing up James and 12 Days of Book-Club-Mas as my last two books of the year. Then starting The Lost House and The House of Eve.