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Monday, September 30, 2024

It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 9/30/2024

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

THE SUNFLOWER HOUSE by Adriana Allegri - review will be on November 12.

A marvelous debut - wonderful research, pull-in-writing, and some tender moments despite what was going on in one of the many homes in the Lebensborn Program during WWII.

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CHRISTMAS WITH THE QUEEN by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb - review will be on November 11.

Do NOT miss this one!!  Sweet characters and a great storyline

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THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer - review will be on November 5.

LOVED IT!!

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WHO LOVES YOU BEST by Marilyn Simon Rothstein - review will be on October 15.

A lovely, change-of-pace read...don't miss it.

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THE PRESIDENT'S LAWYER by Lawrence Robbins - review will be on October 9.  

Excellent debut - courtroom drama at its best.

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THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM by Laura Dave - review is in the book's title.

Not a fan - slow, confusing, and not engaging.

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THE RESISTANCE BAKERY by Siobhan Curham - review is in the book's title.

What a wonderful read - a great main character and a great storyline.

LOVED IT!!

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THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN by Lynda Cohen Logiman - review will be on October 8.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book - don't miss it.

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THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL by Stephanie Wrobel - review is in the book's title.

Slow start, but got better at 50% with an amazing wrapup.

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A PLACE TO HIDE by Ronald H. Balson - review is in the book's title.

Another fabulous read by Mr. Balson - excellent research - just a bit too detailed about the war, but SO GOOD!!

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Book Currently Reading:

WHAT THE WIFE KNEW by Darby Kane - review will be on December 10.
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Books Up Next:

THE FRENCH WINEMAKER'S DAUGHTER by Loretta Ellsworth - review will be on December 11.

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THE LAST FASHION HOUSE IN PARIS by Renee Ryan - review will be on December 20.

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THE LOTUS SHOES by Jane Yang - review will be on January 7, 2025.

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THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY by Kate Fagan - review will be on January 8.
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THE LOST HOUSE by Melissa Larsen - review will be on January 14, 2025...NO COVER YET.

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THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessica Garcia - review will be on January 15, 2025.

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CROSS MY HEART by Megan Collins - review will be on January 17.

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THE FAMILY INSIDE by Katie Garner - review will be on January 28, 2025.

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THE WEEKEND GUESTS by Liza North - review will be on January 29.
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LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff - review will be on February 4, 2025.

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THE QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict - review will be on February 11, 2025.

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EVERY PRECIOUS AND FRAGILE THING by Barbara Davis - review will be on February 18.

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BROKEN COUNTRY by Claire Leslie Hall - review will be on March 4.
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A MAP TO PARADISE by Susan Meissner - review will be on March 18.
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CORAM HOUSE by Bailey Seybolt - review will be on April 15.
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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY by Jennifer E. Smith - review will be on April 16.

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THE PAGE TURNER by Viola Shipman - review will be on April 18.
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TOUGH LUCK by Sandra Dallas - review will be on April 29, 2025.

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SUCH A GOOD MOM by Julia Spiro - review will be on April 30, 2025.

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8 comments:

  1. I’ve got two from your mailbox. I am happy because generally I have nothing!

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  2. Christmas with the Queen sounds very good. I've enjoyed the authors before.
    Mary @Bookfan

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    1. Yes...it was very enjoyable!!

      Love the authors.

      Thanks for your comment, Mary.

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  3. I see a few I want to read. I'll add them to my list for next year. Thanks for sharing them!

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    1. You are welcome!!

      I hope you enjoy the ones you chose.

      Thanks for your comment, Vicki.

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  4. Great you enjoyed the WW2 book. One I hadn't heard of before.

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    1. It was very good - heartbreaking, but very good.

      Thanks for your comment, Kathryn.

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