It's Monday!! What are YOU Reading? - 10/21/2024

                              

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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 LOST HOUSE by Melissa Larsen - review will be on January 14, 2025.

Pretty slow until the last ten percent.   

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THE JEWEL OF THE BLUES by Monica Chenault-Kilgore - review will be on November 29.

A bit wordy, but entertaining and well-researched.

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THE CHAMPAGNE LETTERS by Kate Macintosh - review will be on December 12.

So good - It's about Veuve Clicquot, the Champagne Queen of Reims.

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

Another well-researched gem by fabulous Renee Ryan.

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

SO GOOD - LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the storyline and the characters.

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WHAT THE WIFE KNEW by Darby Kane - review will be on December 10.

Another good one by Darby Kane.

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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 is in the book's title.

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

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THE PRESIDENT'S LAWYER by Lawrence Robbins - review is in the book's title. 

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 LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN by Lynda Cohen Logiman - review is in the book's title.

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

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Book Currently Reading:

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

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Books Up Next:

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

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A SERIAL KILLER'S GUIDE TO MARRIAGE by Asia MacKay - review will be on January 18.

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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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THE GIRLS OF THE GLIMMER FACTORY by Jennifer Coburn - review will be on January 30.

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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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NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE by Seraphina Nova Glass - review will be on February 12.

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

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COME FLY WITH ME by Camille Di Maio - review will be on February 19.

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THE LOST PASSENGER by Frances Quinn - review will be on February 25.

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THE YOUNGER WOMAN by Cate Ray - review will be on February 26.

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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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BEACH VIBES by Susan Mallery - review will be on March 19.

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THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT by Julia R. Kelly - review will be on March 20, 2025.

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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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THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BEACH AND BOOK CLUB by Martha Hall Kelly - review will be on May 27.

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HIGH SEASON by Katie Bishop - review will be on August 12.

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