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Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:52 am**

Over the weekend I’ve read The Owl Service (was almost all dialogue, so the mystery aspect just wasn’t as tense as it could have been), and The Most Fun We Ever Had, that I enjoyed, but was very long and some of the repetitive themes/phrases jarred for me.

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:13 am**

I've just finished Daisy Jones and The Six - I really enjoyed it and liked that the plot development wasn't that obvious (to me anyway!). I also downloaded Rumours to listen to as I really don't know that much of Fleetwood Mac's music.

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:14 am**

I have finished reading Pretending. It was quite stressful in parts and the content could be very triggering for some people. The ending rang bells with something I’ve read before. So much so, that I thought I HAD read it before but the publication date says otherwise.

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:46 am**

Over the weekend I read The Guest List by Lucy Foley - It is written in bite sized chapters so easy to pic up and put down. Enjoyed the story - similar in style to her other book The Hunting Party

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:30 am**

Loralei wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:51 am Nights at the Circus is one of my favourite books ever

I've just finished The Map of Us, which was a sweet story, well done. I didn't realise until I'd finished that Jules Preston is a man, and that I tend to avoid Male authors.

Is The Map of Us soothing? I’ve read a few emotionally fraught books in a row and need something else!

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:14 am**

Pippedydeadeye wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:52 am Over the weekend I’ve read The Owl Service (was almost all dialogue, so the mystery aspect just wasn’t as tense as it could have been)

I reread this recently having watched the 1970s TV adaptation and loved it. I recommend watching the series if you haven't already.

I couldn't get on with A Gentleman in Moscow. I'm never great at reading Russian; I struggle similarly with Chekhov. :sad:

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:26 am**

I was just thinking it was a very Lily kind of story.

I’d like to see the TV series.

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:33 am**

Cerise wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:30 am
Loralei wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:51 am Nights at the Circus is one of my favourite books ever

I've just finished The Map of Us, which was a sweet story, well done. I didn't realise until I'd finished that Jules Preston is a man, and that I tend to avoid Male authors.
Is The Map of Us soothing? I’ve read a few emotionally fraught books in a row and need something else!

Yes, I'd say so. It's not all sunshine and roses but gently done. I've also just finished The Flat Share, which is more chick lit-y but also a sweet story, well told, if you need another recommendation.

I am reading Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton, which is about a school siege based in Somerset. I read half of it last night and had to force myself to put it down, it's so gripping. I think I've guessed the twist re the who, but suspect it may be a double one, and there's still loads about the why I haven't a clue about. (Dont read this one next, Cerise

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Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:48 am**

Thank you. The Flat Share audio book got me through the coach travel when we went skiing!

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:29 pm**

Pippedydeadeye wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:26 am I was just thinking it was a very Lily kind of story. I’d like to see the TV series.

I found it all on Youtube. It was ace! I also reread Elidor, another childhood favourite. I have yet to read Red Shift though.

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:07 pm**

I’ve just read The House by the Sea, by Santa Montefiore, which is a nice comforting escapism read.

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:36 pm**

Thanks for the tip Lily!

Posted: **Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:31 pm**

Loralei wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:33 am
Cerise wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:30 am
Loralei wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:51 am Nights at the Circus is one of my favourite books ever

I've just finished The Map of Us, which was a sweet story, well done. I didn't realise until I'd finished that Jules Preston is a man, and that I tend to avoid Male authors.
Is The Map of Us soothing? I’ve read a few emotionally fraught books in a row and need something else!
Yes, I'd say so. It's not all sunshine and roses but gently done. I've also just finished The Flat Share, which is more chick lit-y but also a sweet story, well told, if you need another recommendation.

I am reading Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton, which is about a school siege based in Somerset. I read half of it last night and had to force myself to put it down, it's so gripping. I think I've guessed the twist re the who, but suspect it may be a double one, and there's still loads about the why I haven't a clue about. (Dont read this one next, Cerise )

I liked The Flat Share.

I've just reserved Three Hours as it sounds like exactly what I need.

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:25 am**

I just finished The Carer by Deborah Moggach. I like the way she spins along a story in on direction and then starts peeling away the onion layers to reveal something else.

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:29 am**

I have finished The Map of Us. It really was a nice story!

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:07 pm**

I'm glad you liked it!

I've just read Hard Pushed, which is the memoir of a midwife working in the NHS, so probably not of broad appeal

It was certainly eye opening!

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:07 pm**

I’ve just read my first Rebus (but it was way post retirement, maybe the last but one). I am very glad that there are lots and lots more.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:33 pm**

Rebus books are great, Pip, I'm kinda jealous that you have them to read. Are you going to go back to the beginning?

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:38 pm**

I’m not sure, I kind of get the feeling it won’t matter if I go mad and dip in and out of order. We’ve got a few in the library at work, and I can now book an appointment at the local public library.

Posted: **Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:44 pm**

He will refer to events in previous books but they do stand alone, i don't think reading them in order matters massively.

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