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The weather here today is stupid. Like thunderstorms and wind blowing fences down stupid. So I‘m going to curl up with this book now.

“Within every misfortune there is a blessing, and within every blessing, the seeds of misfortune. And so it goes, until the end of time.”

This is the story of how war affects generations of families, even long after it has ended.

This is my May #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

If you like Lisa See, you will like this book. This was really good for a debut. The book follows three generations of a Chinese family and how the trauma of war can affect the generations to come.

A wonderful book that I couldn‘t put down. Following the life of Renshu from 1938 in China to the present day. I loved the significance of the title in the book, and the stories and wisdom. Peach Blossom Spring is moving and a great read, and a few tears at the end ♥️

“Today is the Lunar New Year, I wonder what you are doing. Are you making radish cakes for the Huangs ? Sharing a fish and gossiping with Auntie Chin?
Do you remember when we lit lanterns and made wishes in the streets of Shanghai…”

It‘s the ‘ do you remember‘ that is breaking my heart.
This is such a powerful book in a gentle and unassuming way. ♥️

In a bit of a slump this month but I finished my #bookspin
This was really good, a story about three generations starting in China during WWII and after (I didn't know very much about what went on there, heartbreaking) then in America. The first half was really excellent. The second half did drag a little. Overall a pick!

To know a story is to stroke the silken surfaces of loss, to feel the weight of beauty in his hands.
To know a story is to carry it always, etched in his bones, even if dormant for decades.
Tell us , they insist.
To tell a story , he realises, is to plant a seed and let it grow.

I really enjoyed this historical novel, from China in the 1930s to present day US. Learned a lot about that period too. A really good read.
#setinchina #booked2022

#quicklunchtimeread
Loving this book so far.

This month was such a hard pick for me, I just finished ‘Tobacco Wives‘ and it was so riveting!!! But, I still think about ‘Peach Blossom Spring‘ and all the characters so that‘s my March pick for my #ReadingBracket2022

Thank you for the template flip @chasjjlee ☺️

Sansa‘s such a good Doggo 🐶 this is my Mother‘s Day present from her ♥️
Happy Mother‘s Day to all who may have it today, because I‘m never sure when it is everywhere in the world ❤️❤️

This book was exquisite and perfect!
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Told over multiple generations of the same family and their struggles during China‘s turbulent 20th century. Words cannot do it justice, a five star read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is another example of the best of historical fiction, where I learn as I am entertained. This is the author's first novel and I will watch for more from her. The war years in China, the life in post war Taiwan and the immigrant experience in the USA are covered. The story is about family, fear and sacrifice. I really enjoyed it and gave it 4/5 stars.

Just got my February box! I rejoined and had to pick some extra to make up for the lost time. 😁

Okay Group Q, what do y‘all think of this stack? I have tagged all the books in the comments and have plenty more if none of these appeal.

The story of Meilin and her son, Renshu (Henry)….as they flee China during WWII and live in Taiwan. Renshu is able to get his masters in the US and begin his life there. A story about how one comes to terms with their past in order to live in the present, to be able to envision a future.

While not a perfect book, I loved the characters and the story.

I'm hoping to start this if not today, then definitely this weekend! I found the perfect bookmark to go with it! 😃🌸

Woohoo #botm arrived! To go on the shelf with all the other books of the month it takes me forever to read. 🤷‍♀️

Waiting on my BOTM books....Can't wait...Fabulous February reading😊

I am really enjoying this one. Meilin and her son Renshu try to remain safe during the Japanese attacks on China during WW II. For now….

#botm Bluebox Day 💙🙌💙 This bookmark/quitter strip sums me up perfectly 😇

This was my BOTM pick this month. It‘s way out of my comfort zone, but I‘m trying to broaden my horizons so I picked it. Got it yesterday and it‘s over 400 pages with small print! It now seems very daunting so I‘m breaking it up into two chapters a day until I‘m finished. Hope it helps me get through it. 🤞🏻

HUZZAH! 🎉🎉🎉 My Book of the Month box arrived today! 🎉🎉 WHOO HOO! Best day of the month! 🎉🎉

It was scheduled to arrive on Monday, so I am THRILLED that it came early! I'm not sure which one I'm going to read first...but it's probably going to be the tagged book, since I'm most excited for that one! 💕📚💕 #botm

February #BOTM has arrived! Can‘t remember the last time I kept myself to only one book in my blue box. Hope it‘s a good one!

Had to brave the wintry weather to walk to my mailbox, then had to de-ice the mailbox to get it open so that I could get my #botm box! 🥶❄️

A cultural debut of a Chinese mother and son displaced and trying to persevere through conflict. Beginning in World War 2 with the Japanese invasion, the pair flee to Taiwan and later America but not before experiencing trauma and war along the way. Decades later, their descendants try to piece their family history through stories and folklore which will preserve their heritage and culture in this stunning debut.

Both look like EXCELLENT reads!!

I'm discovering that I really enjoy multi-generational reads. So Peach Blossom Spring will likely be a 5 star rating from me

And of course Will!! Another 5 star prediction.

Super excited for February's box! 😍

#BOTM 🥰

My #botm choices for February. I‘m especially excited about the 2 add ons 😁

Having the #botm picks go live today made my Monday a millions times better 🙌 Excited for the tagged book and I love all things Agatha Christie and can‘t read to read The Christie Affair 🍾🥂

HAPPY MONDAY, LITTENS! 💕📚💕 And to start the week off right - the Book of the Month picks are up! 🎉🎉🎉 Here is what I am getting! I was already eyeing up A River Enchanted so I was really happy that was one if the choices! I'm super excited about all of them though! I was especially happy to see the new Sepetys on there as a YA add on! What is everyone excited for??? #botm