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Philippa Gregory does a fantastic job of planting you in a character's shoes- what thoughts they might have had or why historical decisions may have been made. Jacquetta is a character that history does not know much about. Kudos to the author for delving into and developing a life that feels plausible and real.

One of the best books I‘ve read this year. The Netherlands, WW2, the persecution of Jews in Europe, all the collaborators. And a great conclusion.

Following the 1st-hand account of Cora's journey on the legendary Underground Railroad is a very emotional story; I, the reader share her intensity of close calls, heartbreaking blindsides and setbacks, meaningful reflections, and reviving next steps along the way.
--Zach

I love Laurie Halse Anderson.
That is all.

12 year old Tomi writes “I Am An American”
while being forced into an internment camp, holding tight to loyalty in the face of injustice. ⛺️🔒
but the story leans into hope over anger. It‘s about quiet, perseverance, & belief in a country still stumbling toward its promises.
Note: it‘s a strawberry field not a cherry orchard haha 🤣
#julyjazz #historical #fiction #emotional

While I appreciated learning about JP Morgan‘s personal librarian, Bella da Costa Greene, and her rise to becoming an acclaimed art collector, I didn‘t love this read. I was kinda bored throughout the story. Maybe it was the writing. I am intrigued to do some googling on her, her father, Richard Greener, and I would like to visit the Pierpoint Morgan Library on my next trip to NYC. So overall it was a worthwhile read but not a love.

I should have liked this because it was compared to Cormac McCarthy. Tom Rourke is nothing like Billy Parham or John Cole. It doesn't have that lovely poetic description of the wilderness, the earnest respect for animals, the yearning for the girls they love.

The book is described as being funny. Where?

It may have been the narrator. He sounded like a killer from a horror film, but I am just not in a hurry to get the print version to see.

Kazuo Ishiguro's bestselling novel, "THE BURIED GIANT," is officially getting a movie adaptation at Netflix!

Guillermo Del Toro will direct and produce the animated movie based on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, and he will also co-write the script with Dennis Kelly.
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Image Credits:
Guillermo Del Toro by Kacy Bao
Kazuo Ishiguro by Jeff Cottenden

#TheBuriedGiant #KazuoIshiguro #Fantasy #Fiction #HistoricalFiction #BookClub #LiteraryFiction ??

Just started this recently in the last couple days. About 2-3 chapters in. I don‘t know if I‘m going to like it or not. I‘m sure it‘s good but not sure if it‘s one of those I‘m indifferent to right now. But I will keep reading and find out. This is my Book of the Month for June and I‘m just now getting to read it. 🤨🙂🌷Hope everyone is having a good Thursday!