Author: Liz Moore
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Books and Other Impressions
Friday, January 22, 2021
Long Bright River by Liz Moore - a dark mystery about twisted sisters
Author: Liz Moore
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
WWW Wednesday: January 20
WWW Wednesday is hosted by Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
My book group decided to read a book by John LeCarré (1931-2020) for our January meeting after several members expressed sorrow at his passing and enthusiasm for his body of work. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was chosen as both one of his best and one that would work as a standalone for those unfamiliar with him. Normally, I like suspense and espionage fiction but I found this tedious and had not finished tonight when we met so I am still reading it.
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid: when a grocery store visit goes viral - and why
Author: Kiley Reid
Publication: Putnam, hardcover, 2019
Genre: FictionDescription: Nothing has gone exactly as planned since Alix and Peter Chamberlain moved to Philadelphia from Manhattan. Peter does have a great job as a TV anchor but he misspoke on live TV, offending and angering some of his viewers. Alix is worried her career and brand will suffer from being away from New York. However, she is pleased with Emira, the recent Temple grad, who has been babysitting the two little Chamberlain girls, which enables Alix to get work done. Late one night, during a crisis, she calls Emira and asks if she can distract Briar, the precocious toddler, by taking her out to a nearby gourmet food store.
Monday, January 11, 2021
Favorite Reads of 2020
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Simon by Rosemary Sutcliff - a new-to-me and absorbing historical novel
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Betrayal at Ravenswick: A Fiona Figg mystery by Kelly Oliver
Author: Kelly Oliver
Publication: Historia, 2020, Trade Paper
Genre: Historical Fiction
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Marsha On-Stage by Amelia Elizabeth Walden
Author: Amelia Elizabeth Walden
Publication: William Morrow & Company, hardcover, 1952
Genre: YA fiction Description: Lovely Marsha Blake, a senior at New Sharon High School in Connecticut, has always been acknowledged as the star of a talented drama department, led by Mrs. Graham, who studied at the American Academy (like Walden herself). For years, Marsha and her older brother Ricky, now at college, had hoped to launch their own production at the local community theater, which closed ten years ago.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Six Degrees of Separation - from Hamnet to Something's Rotten in the State of Maryland
It’s time for #6degrees, inspired by Kate at Books Are My Favourite and Best. We all start at the same place as other readers, add six books, and see where we end up. This month’s starting point is Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell, a book about Shakespeare's son that has been widely recognized as one of the best books of 2020. I decided to buy it for my sister for Christmas and called the bookstore to ask them to hold it for me (“You want the book with the feather on the cover?” asked the guy on the phone dubiously). There wasn’t time to finish it before I had to mail it to New York (and it still didn’t get there for Christmas – boo!) but I liked what I read and am now on the reserve list at the library.