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#epilogue #backtothewar #charlieisassignedtobrideshead #cleanupbrigade #andtheyallliveunhappilyeverafter

BarkingMadRead @mcctrish @kwmg40 @librarybelle @bookwormjillk @cuilin @barbarajean @thebookhippie @ruthiella @deblovestoread @lil1inblue @julieclair @annececilie @morr_books @crinoline_laphroaig @willaful @daisey @clare-dragonfly @sparklemn @kao @peanutnine @elizamarie 2mo

Bookwormjillk I liked the book but am meh about the ending. 2mo

BarbaraJean @Bookwormjillk Same. All that for this ending?? 😒 2mo

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BarkingMadRead @BarbaraJean @Bookwormjillk I totally felt cheated 2mo

KAO I also really enjoyed this book—until the ending! So bizarre! Thank you for leading the way through this one! (edited) 2mo

Ruthiella The ending can be considered a happy one because Julia and Charles have found their faith, which is (for some) richer than any earthly romantic or marital tie. This is what the Christian focused podcast “Close Reads” pointed out. Thanks @Daisey for bringing the podcast to my attention. I certainly would not have picked up on the conversion undercurrent on my own. (edited) 2mo

Cuilin @Ruthiella Agree. I think the “forerunner” talk is about Charles‘ journey to catholicism. That is really what the book is about. Waugh himself described it as an operation of Devine Grace between connected characters. It was wonderful reading it with everybody. Thank you. @BarkingMadRead 2mo

lil1inblue @Cuilin @ruthiella I think that's why I found the book so fascinating. I wasn't raised in any religion, so a lot of it is outside my personal understanding. This gave me a different perspective of faith. 2mo

willaful I found the ending sad. Like so many jerk men, apparently, Charles finally realizes he missed a chance to know his children. (Or at least his son. 🙄 )

If the point of the story was that Charles was missing some part of humanity because he hadn't found faith, phooey I say. 2mo

Clare-Dragonfly @Ruthiella Charles has found religion? I don‘t get that at ALL. I guess he does talk to Nanny and go to the chapel in the epilogue…? 2mo

Clare-Dragonfly I thought it was more about Brideshead, the place, and how it‘s changing so much and going away and that‘s sad. 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig Did this have some beautifull crafted prose? Yes. Did I care about any of the characters? No. Put this in the category of 'it's a classic, I've read it, now I never have to again.' To be honest I actually skimmed, read a synopsis, and then read the ending a few days ago just to be done with it.

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kwmg40 Like @lil1inblue, I wasn't raised in any religion, so I too find books examining faith interesting. Loved the beautiful prose, the characters not so much. Thanks @BarkingMadRead for hosting! 2mo

ElizaMarie I feel like the ending gives us a little bit of hope. With Charles having found his faith and being back at Brideshead, he has an opportunity to be serene and work at Brideshead (I think his true love). 2mo

mcctrish @willaful the whole story is sad, ending with the futility of war, lost chances with children and missed opportunities with friends and lovers 2mo

willaful @ElizaMarie That makes sense. 2mo

Sparklemn @ElizaMarie I felt a little hope, too. He was back at the place he loved. And the world changes but Brideshead lives on. 🩶 (edited) 2mo

ElizaMarie @Sparklemn I‘m glad I‘m not the only one :) 2mo

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Owls31092

Obama: The Call of History | Peter Baker

Taylor Swift does it again. Cornelia Street is the perfect song for Obama‘s departure from the White House. #obama #thecallofhistory #peterbaker #taylorswift #corneliastreet #popculture #lover #popculturehistory #presidency #inaguration #departure #epilogue #foreverpresident

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Deblovestoread

The Love Hypothesis | Laura Steven

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I don‘t read a lot of romance but like to occasionally throw one into the mix because an HAE once in awhile is refreshing. This was a sweet story and you couldn‘t help but root for the MC. This was my last book for #JoyousJanuary and also my pick for #Sharreadathon from her TBR. #Pantone #CrystalRose #52Books #Epilogue

Clwojick, StayCurious, Andrew65, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Clwojick Great job! I enjoyed this one too. Definitely the authors best, in my opinion. 3y

Andrew65 This is great, well done and thanks for playing along. 👏👏👏🙌🥳🍾🥂😍 3y

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KarenUK

Migrations: A Novel | Charlotte McConaghy

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Loved this book to pieces. Beautifully melancholy, and quietly chilling, I was swept away by this heartbreaking story. In a near future, an environmental dystopia where few creatures remain, Franny finds a ragtag found family of fishermen, to take her on her journey. Whilst following the few remaining Arctic terns on their final epic migration, we slowly learn of the trauma of her past. The writing is so gorgeous, I couldn‘t put this down.

KarenUK Thank you so much @barbarabb 💕 3y

KarenUK #giftedbyalitten #booked2023 @cinfhen @barbarathebibliophile @alisiakae (edited) 3y

KarenUK #friendrecommended #pop23 @squirrelbrain @barbarabb @cortg @AshleyHoss820 @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @RaeLovesToRead (edited) 3y

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BarbaraBB I am extremely happy you loved it as much as I did. It all seemed so real and possible. And I loved the love story. I don‘t want to push you but you should read this one too 😀😘

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KarenUK #epilogue #52bookclub23 @cinfhen @squirrelbrain @barbarabb @jenniferw88 @britt_brooke @carolynm @LeeRHarry @BookBelle84 @AshleyHoss820 @Deblovestoread @Bluebird @Smarkies @triplem80 @LaraReads @ravenlee. @readforlife @rmaclean4 @azulaco 3y

KarenUK Read and loved!!! And I‘ll always welcome a recommendation from you 😘💕 @barbarabb 3y

KarenUK #bn2023challenge #cantwaittoread 3y

TrishB This was a lovely read ♥️ 3y

rmaclean4 One of mybtop reads in 2022! 3y

squirrelbrain This was one of my favourites in 2021 ❤️ 3y

LaraReads Lovely review! Definitely adding this one now! 💙 3y

Cinfhen So glad you loved this book - it was just breathtakingly beautiful 3y

JenniferP I loved this one and also highly recommend her newest - Once There Were Wolves. I'll read anything she writes at this point!

Once There Were Wolves

jlhammar Great review! Looking forward to this one. 3y

Deblovestoread On of my favorites reads! 3y

AshleyHoss820 My sister JUST asked me about this book! I had placed it on my GoodReads want-to-read shelf, but have no memory of doing so! She had started reading it and was flying through it, she liked it so much! Good to see that holds up with others! ☺️ 3y

BiblioLitten My favourite book from last year! Just heartbreakingly wonderful! 3y

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ravenlee

Well Traveled | Jen DeLuca

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I read all but 18 pages yesterday; I just didn‘t want to put it down for anything! I love this series, and this is my second favorite. I worried it would rehash Mitch‘s story, but it didn‘t. Dex‘s transition from Ren Faire Lothario to credible romantic lead worked so well. This is also one of the most believable conflicts I‘ve ever found in a romance. Loved it all. #52Books #epilogue or #aboutsiblings

LaraReads, KarenUK, britt_brooke, CarolynM, Smarkies, LeeRHarry, BookBelle84, jenniferw88, Deblovestoread, Librarybelle, triplem80, AshleyHoss820, Read4life, rmaclean4, Bluebird, squirrelbrain, BarbaraBB

squirrelbrain Sounds fun! ❤️ 3y

LaraReads Ohhh, this looks good! 💜 3y

ravenlee I do recommend reading the first two, if not all three, for characters. This one can be read alone, but I think knowing about the Ren Faire world from the first one, and Stacey and Daniel‘s story that introduces Dex and the Dueling Kilts makes it better. Also I just love the series! 3y

Librarybelle I need to read this series! 3y

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Cinfhen

Out of the Corner: A Memoir | Jennifer Grey

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LOVED this memoir ♥️We‘re 4/4 @MallenNC @monalyisha #ALspine 😁Jennifer Grey spills the beans showing all her #TrueColors @Riveted_Reader_Melissa #NFChallenge2023 and I was enthralled with all the 80‘s nostalgia. Using for #52Books23 #Epilogue Audio read by Jennifer was excellent 🙌🏻

Cinfhen @Deblovestoread @ashleyhoss820 @barbarabb @jenniferw88 @squirrelbrain @karenuk @leerharry @carolynm @azulaco @bookbelle84 @librarybelle @maclean4 @read4life @ravenlee @larareads @britt_brooke @triplem80 @smarkies @bluebird
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Librarybelle Your enthusiasm for this one makes me want to pick it up really soon! 3y

Cinfhen I really enjoyed this one @Librarybelle but MPP is already a slough!! I wouldn‘t rush to read the Marra

Mercury Pictures Presents: A Novel

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monalyisha Oh, I bet I‘d enjoy this! 3y

squirrelbrain I liked this one too, although I wish I could have done audio but I couldn‘t get hold of it. 3y

Deblovestoread Reading your comments made me check Libby. They have the audio with a short wait. Sounds like a fun listen! 3y

LaraReads Excited about the nostalgia! Glad you liked it! 3y

Cinfhen Yay @Deblovestoread it‘s a GOOD listen ! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Glad you could borrow the audio - hope you can find it too @LaraReads 😁 3y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Sounds very good! I may have to check it out too! And great pick for the prompt 😉 3y

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Librarymouse

Moon Rising | Tui Sutherland

#lastoneforthisbook #funnyquotes #funnysayings #epilogue page296 #frogspit and #goattongue

ElisabethRose

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue | Mackenzi Lee

I'm so excited!!!! I pre-ordered The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy and submitted my receipt to EpicReads to get the epilogue novella for The Gentleman's Guide and it just arrived in my inbox!!! I can't wait to sit down on this perfect fall day and read it. #preorder #epilogue #lgbt

readordierachel I didn't know this novella existed!! 7y

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Mine did too! So ridiculously excited 😍 7y

ElisabethRose @BookHoarder32 Me too!! I read the first line and almost screamed. 7y

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage It was adorable and funny! I love Monty & Percy so much ❤️ 7y

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GingerAntics

As You Like It (Shakespeare Library Classic) | William Shakespeare

#asyoulikeit #shakespeare #act5 #shakespearereadalong #rosalind #epilogue
I loved Rosalind‘s epilogue. It was an interesting way to end the play. I‘m not sure who I would call my favourite character, or my favourite part. This started one way, and ended oddly to me. Definitely not my favourite Shakespeare play.

Jess_Read_This I‘m not quite through this act but am agreeing, not one of my favs either. I‘m rather glad to have read it because I think now certain references such as “all the the world is a stage” I understand the background now. (edited) 8y

GingerAntics @jess_read_this I agree. I think I‘m a better Shakespeare fan for having read it, but I don‘t think it will be read again. 8y

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