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Here is the Folder and thread to tell us what your monthly reads for April 2023 were.

Please provide:
~ A GoodReads link
~ A few sentences telling us how you felt about the book.
~ How would you rate the book

The Sun Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This has been sitting in my TBR pile for about two years so I figured I'd try to read all my middle grade books so I can give them to my siblings. Warriors used to be my favorite series in middle school so I enjoyed this book.

Ghosts of Gettysburg III: Spirits, Apparitions and Haunted Places on the Battlefield ⭐⭐
I was very bored with this and found it hard to read.

Invisible ⭐⭐��
I read this to complete a challenge for another group. It had a cute story.

It Happened One Summer ⭐⭐⭐⭐��
I loved this book and read this in two sittings.

Geekerella ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a cute, easy read.

The Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another great book by Natasha. Her endings always leave me speechless.

The Fear ⭐⭐⭐⭐��
This is my favorite book by Natasha so far. This book had me hooked. I never suspected the ending.

A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a cute romance book.

Invisible Emmie ⭐⭐��
Cute middle grade graphic novel.

#Murdertrending ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed every part of this book. The idea of this book is so interesting and kept me hooked the entire time.

A Cowboy's Justice ⭐⭐⭐⭐��
This is such a good thriller.

Friends Like These: A Novel ⭐⭐��
I was kind of bored with this book but I loved the ending.

By a Thread ⭐⭐⭐⭐��
I love grumpy x sunshine romance books

Little Fires Everywhere ⭐⭐��
I was going to rate this lower but I liked the ending.

The Borrowers ⭐⭐
I read this to try to clear up my TBR pile.

The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog ⭐⭐��
I wish I read this when I was younger because I feel I would've liked it much more.

It Only Happens in the Movies ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another cute romance book.

You certainly had a very productive reading month, Lilli.

What a nice idea to pass some books on to your siblings. I'm sure
they will be appreciated.

Here are my April reads:

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Fiction
Rate: 2/5 - Did not meet expectations
Frida, is a single mom. She has custody of her 18 month old daughter for three and a half days a week. Her ex has the child the rest of the week. Frida is overwhelmed and decides to leave her baby alone to go for coffee and pick up a file at work. She leaves the baby in an ExerSaucer. She thinks she will be gone a short while but it turns into 2 hours. A neighbor calls the cops as they hear the baby crying.

This is a dystopian novel. So Frida is told she must go away to a prison/school for one year to learn to be a good mother. While there she is paired with a AI doll that she must teach. Being a dystopian novel, the school and child protective services are off the wall. She is given tasks that no one can succeed at. The book has a Big Brother 1984 meets The Handmaids Tale vibe. I found the book a bit of a slog as the bulk of the book is her day to day activity for a year at the "school" . Also it was hard to feel for Frida as what she did was so wrong and she continues to use poor judgement.

Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Maté
Non fiction
Rate: 5/5
Gabor Mate is a Canadian physician. In this book he discusses ADHD. He also has ADHD as well as his three children. I like Mate's approach to the topic. By using himself as an example, he makes the topic more relatable. I find his approach very compassionate. I think this is an excellent book if you just want to learn about ADHD, have ADHD yourself or have children with it.

Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent--and Reverse--It by Richard J. Johnson
Non Fiction
Rate 3/5- Good
Explores how fructose may play a part in our obesity epidemic. The book will make you more mindful of sugar in ones diet. I like that he gave a clear explanation of what Zone 2 aerobic exercise is. (60-70% of your max heart rate) I use a Heart rate monitor so this was useful and Zone 2 is where you need to exercise the bulk of the time. Of course one needs to work the higher zones also. But most people don't do enough zone 2 to build a strong base.

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD
Non Fiction
Rate 3/5 Good
I listen to the Dr. Peter Attia's podcast, The Drive. He sometimes gets a bit too into the weeds for me and uses medical jargon. He says medicine today is too focused on treating disease and not on preventing it in the first place. Also what is normal in a sick population ( 40% obese and 30% overweight in the U.S.) is not optimum. I totally agree. He stays he is striving for what he calls the Centenarian Olympics. He not only wants to live longer but more importantly, as healthy in that last few decades as possible.

Attia says Exercise is the number one thing you can do to expand your health span. He feels it is more important then diet. Though diet is important but very hard to know scientifically what is optimum.

The downside of the book is I think his exercise recommendations can be a bit extreme. He wants his patients to be in the top 2% of the population. Also unless you have very deep pockets, there is no way you can afford all the medical tests he advocates at his clinic. I also don't know how necessary they all really are. I would like to get the Continuous Glucose Monitor that he recommends (CGM). Many of the health podcasters use it. However, currently you need a prescription for one and you need to be a diabetic. Hopefully in the future the price will come down and you will be able to get it over the counter.

I also question taking unnecessary prescription meds like Rapamycin or Metformin off-label. (using an FDA-approved drug for an unapproved use)

Peter admits he is a type A driven personality who has to be the best in all he does. The last chapter on mental health explains how this drive nearly wrecked his marriage and his mental health. I though it was commendable that he was honest with his very personal struggles and what caused them. However, it made me question the extent that he takes diet and exercise in his own life. Is this really something the average person should be doing ?

I did like that he gives a link in the book so you can see short videos of him and his trainer doing the exercises he says one needs to do to have that healthy long life.

If you already follow his podcast, I don't know that there will be much new to you here. Like Johnson's book I reviewed above, he also is a huge advocate of Zone 2 training. Though Johnson I thought explains it clearer. I don't like the talk test Attia uses. I prefer using a HRM. I also am not drawing blood to use a lactate meter when I exercise like Attia does. I think that is too extreme.

Listen to his podcast or the many interviews he has given on other shows. I think there is a lot to learn there. The book has interesting and thought provoking ideas. Though parts are a slog. That is why I lowered my rating from 4 to 3.

Sorry for the long review. I didn't review this during the month but since this is a new 2023 book and on the bestseller lists I thought it would be of interest.

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Audio Book
Rate 5/5
Narrated by: Carla Gugino, Audra McDonald
Williamstown Theatre Festival stage production. This was free with Audible. I've read the play multiple times, seen the Roundabout Broadway production and seen the 1951 movie with Marlon Brando. It's a classic and one of my favorites.

Lilli Gilliam wrote: " The Sun Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This has been sitting in my TBR pile for about two years so I figured I'd try to read all my middle grade books so I can give t..."

My goodness, Lilli! What a productive reading month you had! Good for you!

Alias Reader wrote: "Here are my April reads:

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Fiction
Rate: 2/5 - Did not meet expectati..."

I'm a great fan of Tennessee Williams, Alias. I love A Streetcar Named Desire.

I'm a fan of Dr. Joel Fuhrman when it comes to health and longevity, though Fuhrman focuses almost solely on food choices and not on exercise, and both are needed. Most physicians agree that we are made to live healthy lives to 120 years, but we make the wrong food and exercise choices, or we don't exercise at all. Now that I spend so much time writing, I find I'm not in Zone 2 enough of the time, but I certainly agree with you that drawing blood when we exercise is too extreme. I found cutting sugar and sugar substitutes out of my diet very difficult to do as I have a sweet tooth that was hard to tame. LOL

Nice review, and I think many will profit from it. Thank you.

I did a lot more writing than reading, but I did manage to read Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln, a mix of historical fact and fiction about Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's wife. I'd give the book a 3.5-4, but others who insist on more accuracy would definitely rate it lower.

I also read Innocent, which is Scott Turow's sequel to his blockbuster, Presumed Innocent. I liked it, and thought Turow's readers needed and deserved the sequel. I'd give the book a 4.5-5.0. Turow develops his characters far more than someone like Grisham, who is very focused on plot. Turow is also a better writer, in my estimation. I like highly-developed characters, so I like Turow. He is quiet writer, in that his books, while interesting, do not have the breakneck pace some legal thrillers have.

I honestly can't remember if the others were in April or March, so those are the only two I'm going to mention.

Kiki (Formerly TheGirlByTheSeaOfCortez) wrote: "I find I'm not in Zone 2 enough of the time, but I certainly agree with you that drawing blood when we exercise is too extreme. I found cutting sugar and sugar substitutes out of my diet very difficult to do as I have a sweet tooth that was hard to tame. LOL.."

Wearing the heart rate monitor while I exercise has been key for me. It's all too easy when walking to start strolling and not really walking with purpose. Even on the treadmill I find it happens as I watch TV or listen to a audiobook, podcast or music. Seeing my zone on m phone has been a game changer for me. Now I make sure I stay in Zone 2 and also do some Zone 3 workout. I also do a bit of HIIT (30 seconds top of zone 3 then 30 seconds zone 2 for about 10 cycles. I find it easier to do on a cardio machine like elliptical, bike or treadmill.

As to sugar, I am much more cognizant of it now in my diet. Though I find it difficult to totally eliminate. So I try to limit my daily piece of chocolate or cookie as were before I didn't. And now I do look for added sugar on food labels and adjust my buying accordingly. I'm a work in progress.

Kiki (Formerly TheGirlByTheSeaOfCortez) wrote: "I did a lot more writing than reading, but I did manage to read Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln, a mix of historical fact and fiction about Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's wife. I'd give ..."

You read two good books while being quite busy. Nicely done, Kiki !

by Augusta Reilly
4 Stars

This one was actually started in February, but I didn't get to finish it until April. It was hilarious. It was the first book I read after my dad died, and was the perfect choice. There was one sex scene (it is a rom-com, after all), which I wasn't too keen on, but at least it wasn't scattered through the whole book.

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by Loreth Anne White
5 Stars

This one was really good. There were a ton of twists and turns in it. When I would think I had it figured out, something else made me say, OK, what's going on now.

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by Colleen Hoover
4 Stars

I know she is one of those authors that most people either love like crazy, or hate. She's decent for me. I had read one other by her that was pretty good. I knew this one had a lot of controversy surrounding it, but thought I'd give it a shot. It is definitely twisted and is heavy on the sex (which is why I didn't give it 5 stars...just not my thing). But still a good read.

Lilli Gilliam wrote: " The Sun Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This has been sitting in my TBR pile for about two years so I figured I'd try to read all my middle grade books so I can give t..."

Lilli, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the books you read last month. Reading about the Gettysburg ghost book made me sad, those young lives and the notion they haven’t “left�� yet.

Alias Reader wrote: "Here are my April reads:

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Fiction
Rate: 2/5 - Did not meet expectati..."

Alias, you shared a wealth of info about health, mental and physical, thank you. At least Attica is aware that his type A personality yet it sounds as though he cannot see its effect on other aspects of his life.

It was a good reading month for you, despite the poor start. Well done!

Kiki (Formerly TheGirlByTheSeaOfCortez) wrote: "I honestly can't remember if the others were in April or March, so those are the only two I'm going to mention ..."

Your concentration on writing has been commendable and i can understand why you cannot recall which books were read when. Thanks for sharing thoughts on what you read.

Alias Reader wrote: "Kiki (Formerly TheGirlByTheSeaOfCortez) wrote: " Seeing my zone on m phone has been a game changer for me..."

Handy device. I appreciate your comments on the challenges of working with zones. You are to be commended for your dedication. I am grateful for your thoughts, too.

~*Kim*~ wrote: "
by Augusta Reilly
4 Stars

This one was actually started in February, but I didn't get to finish it until April. It was hilarious. It wa..."

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these books, Kim. My taste runs like yours as far as heavy sex scenes. It’s not why i’m there.

Lilli Gilliam wrote: " The Sun Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This has been sitting in my TBR pile for about two years so I figured I'd try to read all my middle grade books so I can give t..."

Lilli, you've had a remarkable reading month. I'm glad you enjoyed so many books.

Alias Reader wrote: "Here are my April reads:

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Fiction
Rate: 2/5 - Did not meet expectati..."

Alias, your choices this month are really interesting. I put the ADHD book on hold at the library. A friend of mine has ADHD and I'd like to learn more about it. Thanks!

Kiki (Formerly TheGirlByTheSeaOfCortez) wrote: "I did a lot more writing than reading, but I did manage to read Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln, a mix of historical fact and fiction about Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's wife. I'd give ..."

Kiki, I read Mary a few years back and really enjoyed it. She was a troubled soul.

madrano wrote: "~Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these books, Kim. My taste runs like yours as far as heavy sex scenes. It’s not why i’m there."

The one in Words on Candy Hearts didn't really bother me, but Verity was another story. It wasn't too awfully graphic, but it was just overdone, in my opinion. If I wanted to read a lot of smut, I'd read the Fifty Shades books. LOL!

~*Kim*~ wrote: "
by Augusta Reilly
4 Stars

This one was actually started in February, but I didn't get to finish it until April. It was hilarious. It wa..."

Splendid reading month, Kim. Four and Five star reads. Can't ask for more than that !

madrano wrote:At least Attica is aware that his type A personality yet it sounds as though he cannot see its effect on other aspects of his life.."

He explains in the book he had to go away to a treatment facility twice. After awhile with the therapists he was able to talk about what sounds like a major traumatic event from his childhood. Clearly this trauma is something that had a huge impact on him. Hopefully, he now is getting the care he needs to process it.

He still has that perfectionist drive to be the best in many aspects of his life. For example, he did a 14 hour twenty-one miles of open ocean swim event. He now races cars. I think it's good that he shared his issues. I would just keep that in mind as you read the book, we can take exercise, diet, work etc. to extremes and that is not good.

Since this is Mental health awareness month I'll share Attia and another podcaster, Lewis Howe, who was sexually abused as a teen. Howe discusses it in this segment. The discussion is very powerful and poignant.

245 �� Overcoming trauma, finding inner peace, & living a meaningful & fulfilling life | Lewis Howes

Petra wrote: "Alias, your choices this month are really interesting. I put the ADHD book on hold at the library. A friend of mine has ADHD and I'd like to learn more about it. Thanks!
"

You're welcome.

I would also recommend his newest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

Mate has been on numerous podcasts and also YouTube if you want to check him out further.

~*Kim*~ wrote: "It wasn't too awfully graphic, but it was just overdone, in my opinion. If I wanted to read a lot of smut, I'd read the Fifty Shades books. LOL ..."

Yes! Seriously, it is that overdone sex, going on in detail that bugs me. While i understand this is to help readers understand how complete a couple’s connection is, a few words will suffice. No doubt an author will explain it is important to the story, which is fine, i just won’t return to their work.

Alias Reader wrote: “Since this is Mental health awareness month I'll share Attia and another podcaster, Lewis Howe, who was sexually abused as a teen. Howe discusses it in this segment. The discussion is very powerful and poignant ..."

Thank you for the link, it sounds powerful. I’ll have to save it to listen to later. For me, while i find it brave when a person shares their story, i need to be in a certain frame of mind. Not where i am now.

It sounds as though the treatment he received helped with his marriage but other parts could use it as well. Tying that into the title and focus makes sense. After all, trauma unrecognized will hamper one’s mental health, perhaps even looking to not wanting to live long at all. Interesting topic.

I had a good reading month, despite being too busy to concentrate some days.

As each was read for my Challenge, anyone wanting further details May search my list in the Challenge DL board.

The Librarian of Burned Books--Brianna Labuskes. A story told from the POV of three women during the lead up and involvement of WWII. Burning and banning books are an important part of the story.

Demon Copperhead--Barbara Kingsolver. Well done look at foster care, drug and alcohol addiction from a child’s viewpoint. Funny and sad, just as Dicken’s original story along the same lines. It takes an accomplished writer to manage this well.

Offshore--Penelope Fitzgerald Not my favorite Fitzgerald but it provides a look as a group of people living on houseboats along the Thames after WWII.

The Mexican Witch Lifestyle: Brujeria Spells, Tarot, and Crystal Magic--Valeria Ruelas. Full of details for readers wanting to learn about the yerbas/herbs, spells, Tarot, rites, and more about this section of society.

The Taste of Country Cooking--Edna Lewis. A year in the life of a Virginia farm where the author grew up in the early part of the 1900s. Great sounding recipes and lovely memories.

madrano wrote: "I had a good reading month, despite being too busy to concentrate some days.

As each was read for my Challenge, anyone wanting further details May search my list in the Challenge DL board.

..."

Very nice month, deb.

I have Copperhead on my library wait list. I keep postponing it due the length. It's silly, as I've always enjoyed her books.

I am going to check out Librarian of Burned books.

madrano wrote: "I had a good reading month, despite being too busy to concentrate some days...."

Deb, I also have Demon Copperhead on my "one day" list. When I last checked there was a long waiting list. Long enough that I didn't bother to put my name on it. I should check again. It still sounds very interesting, and I enjoy Kingsolver's books.

The Country Cooking book sounds like a calm and peaceful, serene read. Thanks for the title.

Alias Reader wrote: "Splendid reading month, Kim. Four and Five star reads. Can't ask for more than that !"

I rarely give books 3 stars or below. If I feel it's going to be a 1 or 2 star, I feel that it's not worth my time to read since there are so many others out there to read. If it's a 3 star rating, it means it was meh, but good enough for me to finish.

~*Kim*~ wrote: "Alias Reader wrote: "Splendid reading month, Kim. Four and Five star reads. Can't ask for more than that !"

I rarely give books 3 stars or below. If I feel it's going to be a 1 or 2 star, I feel t..."

You are young to be so aware of that idea on reading. I was in my 50s before i allowed myself the option of stopping. It was almost as though i felt i had to finish or i wouldn’t be allowed another. No Longer!

*Kim*~ wrote
I rarely give books 3 stars or below. If I feel it's going to be a 1 or 2 star, I feel t..."
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Madrano replied: You are young to be so aware of that idea on reading. I was in my 50s before i allowed myself the option of stopping. It was almost as though i felt i had to finish or i wouldn’t be allowed another. No Longer

I'm pretty particular when I select a book to read. I always check the Amazon low ratings. I see why they didn't like the book. For example, non linear timeline or a large cast of characters, I won't read it. So I probably finished 95% of the books I start. I hate to give up on a book. Crazy, I know. What can I say. 🤪

One has to read those reviews carefully for the reasoning behind low ratings. Sometimes the person already knew so much about a topic or didn’t like their use of some word, panning the book.

While i dislike non linear timelines and large casts, i seldom allow that to dissuade me if i like the topic. However, i also give myself permission to stop reading such books, too. We all probably have out thresholds. 😊

For all of us, time is short with respect to our long TBR lists. It just took me so very long to toss.

The Forger by Cay Rademacher ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Travels: Collected Writings, 1950-1993 by Paul Bowles ⭐⭐⭐⭐��


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Letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Written During Her Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa: To Which Are Added Poems by the Same Author ⭐⭐⭐⭐


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So it Goes: Travels in the Aran Isles, Xian and Places In Between by Nicolas Bouvier ⭐⭐⭐⭐��

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John wrote:
Travels: Collected Writings, 1950-1993 by Paul Bowles.


I'm glad to see you gave Travels a top rating, John. I read his The Sheltering Sky and enjoyed it. I'll have to check out Travels.

Congrats on a very nice reading month !

John, i appreciate your comment about reading the Rademacher series in order. The first really pleased me with its depiction of post-War Germany.

How fascinating that the young woman barely mentioned her pregnancy and child. Oh, to know more. And i truly am grateful that you shared your pleasure with the Gutenberg edition—they can be iffy.

madrano wrote: "You are young to be so aware of that idea on reading. I was in my 50s before i allowed myself the option of stopping. It was almost as though i felt i had to finish or i wouldn’t be allowed another. No Longer!"

I think I've always been a DNFer if it's not holding my attention. There are just way too many books that look interesting to me to waste time.

Alias Reader wrote: "

Here is the Folder and thread to tell us what your monthly reads for April 2023 were.

Please provide:
~ A GoodReads link /book/show/6...
~ A few sentences telling us how you felt about the book.
A chilling and provocative historical novel with the most wonderfully realised sense of place and time. As England begins to tip into the English Civil War, a peasant family living on the moors of Yorkshire try to deal with the threat of coming hostilities. Uncertainty spreads across every page creating a two-tone fear of what is to come They try to ignore the threat until their youngest son is taken to fight. Author Paul Rushworth-Brown writes with such exquisite grace, yet has the ability to send goosebumps skittering. Here he has created an absolutely fascinating blend of historical, mysterious fiction where the echos of the past desperately warn against the mistakes of today.. The themes of impending war with expanding human atrocities, and the uncanny presence within the house intensify the sense of danger after Tommy’s father and grandfather go on a perilous journey to bring him home. The fear and hesitation felt by Isabel (Tommys young wife) and Agnes (His mother) helps to create a link and understanding of how easily a collective of people can slip into utter horror. There is an edge to the characters, each has an element that is hard to grasp yet I lived alongside and felt as though I was a part of them. This clever, bold, intensely fierce writing felt incredibly powerful as it hammered at my awareness. Red Winter Journey is an achingly compelling novel that slices into hearts and minds with beautiful authority.
~ How would you..."
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I’ve been MIA (Missing in Action) lately but have read three (3) historical fiction novels in April!

They were:

- The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

- Independence: A Novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakuruni - 🇮🇳

- The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis (for my historical fiction zoom book club)

Sean wrote: "Alias Reader wrote: "

Here is the Folder and thread to tell us what your monthly reads for April 2023 were.

Please provide:
~ A GoodReads link /book/show/6......"

Good review, Sean. Somehow the link came out odd to me, so i’ve repeated it ��

Red Winter Journey��Paul Rushworth-Brown.

I haven’t heard of this author but a look at his work encourages me to sample him. Thanks.

Simon wrote: "I’ve been MIA (Missing in Action) lately but have read three (3) historical fiction novels in April!

They were:

- The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

- Independence: A Novel by Chitra Ba..."

Nice to see you here, Simon. Thanks for the titles. The London Séance Society sounds quite intriguing.

Thanks Madrano! All three were intriguing in their own ways :) Very different from each other.

Sean wrote:
"A chilling and provocative historical novel with the most wonderfully realised sense of place and time. As England begins to tip into the English Civil War, a peasant family living on the moors of Yorkshire try to deal with the threat of coming hostilities. Uncertainty spreads across every page creating a two-tone fear of what is to come They try to ignore the threat until their youngest son is taken to fight. Author Paul Rushworth-Brown writes with such exquisite grace, yet has the ability to send goosebumps skittering. Here he has created an absolutely fascinating blend of historical, mysterious fiction where the echos of the past desperately warn against the mistakes of today.. The themes of impending war with expanding human atrocities, and the uncanny presence within the house intensify the sense of danger after Tommy’s father and grandfather go on a perilous journey to bring him home. The fear and hesitation felt by Isabel (Tommys young wife) and Agnes (His mother) helps to create a link and understanding of how easily a collective of people can slip into utter horror. There is an edge to the characters, each has an element that is hard to grasp yet I lived alongside and felt as though I was a part of them. This clever, bold, intensely fierce writing felt incredibly powerful as it hammered at my awareness. Red Winter Journey is an achingly compelling novel that slices into hearts and minds with beautiful authority.



I enjoyed reading your review, Sean. We have a lot of people here who enjoy historical fiction.

Thank you for joining Book Nook Cafe. We look forward to getting to know you.

Simon wrote: "I’ve been MIA (Missing in Action) lately but have read three (3) historical fiction novels in April!

They were:

- The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

- Independence: A Novel by Chitra Ba..."

You always read such interesting historical fiction, Simon.
Thanks for the titles ! And glad to see you here.

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

Then She Was Gone��Lisa Jewell. Sounds haunting, Gabriella. Did you like it?

Gabriella wrote: "Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell"

Welcome to Book Nook Cafe, Gabriella. What did you think of the book?

ElCosmiqueChild_46 wrote: "Greetings everyone! I managed to complete this book in April: /book/show/5...

This book was such a good r..."

Welcome to Book Nook Cafe, El.

I'm glad to hear the novel was a good one for you at this difficult time. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

ElCosmiqueChild_46, thank you for sharing about this book. Your personal experience must have enhanced the book—it is always a comfort to find the right book at such a sad time.

They have helped me time and again. I suppose it’s no wonder i always find comfort in libraries, too. 😊

Now that ebooks have arrived, i don’t get to the physical buildings often enough. 😞

I agree! The last two books on paper that i read had me reading almost nonstop. It’s odd because one was a large print edition, while the other had small print. Yet each seemed to be easy to read. Was it the author, the story or just physically turning the pages?