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Petrichor wrote: Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:29 pm
Catspaw wrote: Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:26 pm Petrichor, that sounds really interesting! I haven't heard of that book.
I definitely recommend it! The book is narrated by the younger sister observing all her older siblings' lives and romances, and it's such good fun. :D

I'm currently reading The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer, and it is absolutely delightful. I don't know how I've missed out on Georgette Heyer for so many years.
That does sound good! I added it to my Amazon wish list so I won't forget the title.

Georgette Heyer is a great author! I always intend to read more of her books. One of these days. You clearly have good taste in books, Petrichor. :D
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I finished The Stone Wall, wonderful story. I love Beverly Lewis!! Up next for me is The Gold in These Hills by Joanne Bischoff. First time reading this author.
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Just listened to 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie.
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I finished The Gold in These Hills, fantastic book. Up next for me is Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M. White.
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I've been working my way through The Legacy of The Force star wars series. I normally adore star wars, but this series has been a lot more soap opera-y than I like. I do like the glimpses into Mandalorian culture and language though. I'm currently on book 6: Inferno.
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I finished The Sugarcreek Surprise, wonderful book. Up next for me is Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese, first time reading this author.
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I have not had time to do much reading lately. However, in my spare time I did recently read the newest book in the Last Chance Detectives book series, Revenge of the Phantom Hot Rod, which I thought was really good! I also recently read What Money Can't Buy, by Michael Sandel, another good book. At some point I will finish reading The Friendly Dickens, by Norrie Epstein which I started a while ago.
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Recently read the book "Counseling the Hard Cases." Excellent read.
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I'm currently reading The Bookseller's Promise by Beth Wiseman. It is the first book in her Amish Bookstore series/trilogy.
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Convalescence in the Nineteenth-Century Novel by Hosanna Krienke

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I am currently reading Trace of Doubt by DiAnn Mills.
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I recently started "Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs" by Maureen Maurer and it already has me tearing up! The stories so far as incredibly sweet and moving....and I'm not even a dog person.
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I finished Trace of Doubt, very good. Up next for me is Count the Nights by Stars by Michelle Shocklee.
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I'm starting "To Disguise the Truth" by Jen Turano. It's the third in her Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency series. I found the first two books okay but not amazing...but I like to read all the books in a series unless it's really bad, and I already bought it, so I might as well read it. I might take a break and not buy her next books.
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I finished Count the Night by Stars, wonderful story. Up next for me is Roots of Wood and Stone by Amanda Wen. First time reading this author.
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I am currently reading Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters.
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I finished A Dance in Donegal, wonderful story. Up next for me is Nothing Short of Wondrous by Regina Scott, it is the second book in her American Wonders Collection.
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Reading Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Bible, Disability, and the Church by Amos Yong, and The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt by Theodore Roosevelt.
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I finished Nothing Short of Wondrous, excellent story. Up next for me is When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H. Gabhart.
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I started "Claiming Her Legacy" by Linda Goodnight. It's good so far.
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