pickI needed something sweet, non-cloying, and warm this evening. I‘d read this years ago, liked it, and thought it would fit the bill. It did. I decided to listen to it. This version has several narrators, and they do an excellent job of catching the spirit of the book.
"The story on Alice's computer screen had been finding its way into words for more than five years, or maybe forever."
#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl
pickI don't know that I have ever read such a beautiful written book. The writing was descriptive, effective and heartfelt. The characters were flawed, but well developed. Part love story, part mystery. Probably will be the best book I read all year.
#bookspinbingo #readaway2024
Literally… I even had a book with me at my dad‘s funeral!
Book friends are best friends 🥰 This was a fun gift given to me by my Literary Hoarder partner. Her daughter said it‘s perfect- I could measure with it, stencil, mark my place in a book with it. 🤣
I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!
#ABookADay2024
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My 12th independent bookstore visit on the #HTXBookCrawl24 was to Candescent Books, which is a pop-up bookstore that was set-up at Native Coffee in downtown Houston. The owner not only has a good amount of popular books available, but also homemade candles. The historical fiction candle was my favorite, even though that is not my favorite book genre. This a great spot to hang with friends or just sit with a good book.
pickBeautiful historical fiction! A London bookshop owner, recently widowed, is asked to take on a Jewish refuge child. Gertie reluctantly agrees, and 15 year old Hedy arrives. Through teenage angst, language barriers, and air raids, a bond forms between Gertie and Hedy, but what happened to Hedy's parents and brother? A story of sacrifice, love, loss, how books can save lives, more love, and... Loved it!
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