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What are You Reading? APRIL 2017

sunala — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:56:26 GMT

Happy April to all of our reading friends!

Welcome to all the new members of our group. Here are some of the suggestions that have been requested...

Underline, "bold" or CAPITALIZE the name of the book you're reading - it makes it easier for us readers to see what it is.

Include the author of the book - first and last name. There are so many books with the same, or similar title (if you are recommending a book, we want to make sure we read the right one!)

Post a few words about the book - would you recommend it or not, and why. No need to post the cover.

Tell us the book genre - is it fiction, a mystery, romance, historical fiction, biography, memoir, or any other type of book.

Of course, there is no obligation to do any of the above, but it makes life more enjoyable for all of us here.

If you have any suggestions, please shout it out, as we’re always open to new ideas!

Have a great month, and happy reading to all!

Re: What are You Reading? APRIL 2017

lovescats — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:08:50 GMT

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J. D. Vance

short ebook from library. enjoying it so far

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Judaline — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 20:38:26 GMT

lori, How beautiful a poem. It only got better-even more poignant. Thank you and I agree, wish I had more patience and time for poetry. Just not in the cards I guess

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mollybgood — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:22:51 GMT

starting April with
Prey by Linda Howard
(Montana/wilderness guide Angie Powell/ex-soldier Dare Callahan/OverDrive audiobook)

Re: What are You Reading? APRIL 2017

kathie66 — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 22:44:31 GMT

Hi All,

Have not posted in a while, wanted to post since last month some were asking about

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See, I just finished the book and enjoyed it very much. Have a good day all, Kathie

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DukeBlueNan — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 01:41:06 GMT

Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs

This is her most recent in her Tea Shop mystery series. I like them because they're easy reads and the setting is Charleston, SC.

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kitty45 — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 12:20:49 GMT

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett.

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SWEET — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 17:58:50 GMT

Just finished The F Word by Liza Palmer, a Goodreads ARC win.

Typical chick lit. The "F" word can be construed as two things; one is fat since that's who she was in her former life and really dwells on it and the other one is one I can't type since it's the word that I thought of when I first saw the title. Her husband is cheating on her and she finally decides to let go of her marriage. Her life as a publicist is busy and her husband is a cardiac surgeon. It doesn't dwell on their marriage as much as her life as a fat person and as a busy publicist to an actress.

Onto The Breakdown by B.A. Paris, another GR win. I enjoyed Behind Closed Doors and looking forward to reading it.

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CareBears — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:48:15 GMT

Just finished "Right Behind You" by "Lisa Gardner", I consider myself somewhat of a crime sleuth, in most novels I have figured out the mystery early on in the story, but I like to read on to see how the author will play out the story.

This one had me guessing until the very end when all was revealed, I literally said "What" out loud, and had to go back and read parts over again because I could not believe I had not picked up on any clues?

This story centers around Telly & his sister Sharlah and their tragic past that leads to their separation as young children, and where their lives come together 8 years later as tragedy once again enters their lives!

It brings together two crime profilers who wish to adopt Sharlah, Frank & Sandra who only wish to give a 17 year old boy a better future, and a whole police team in a small town facing the biggest crime the town has ever witnessed! Will they all be able to come together to solve the mystery that has them all scrambling before the next death occurs?

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pateacher — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 19:00:49 GMT

I am rereading The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman.

I think our book club may use this book as our next read. Also,

I want to see the film and need to refresh my memory.

Re: What are You Reading? APRIL 2017

jaxs mom — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 20:15:55 GMT

The Blood Forest (The Tree of Ages Series Book 3) by Sara C Roethle comes out on April 4th and I have it preordered. So that's what I'm reading next.

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AndiCat — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 20:57:11 GMT

I just finished SMALL GREAT THINGS by Jodi Picoult. Such a surprise ending. This is one of the best books I have read in a while. Now to find my next book.

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CareBears — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 21:02:30 GMT

@SWEET I just started "Behind Closed Doors" this morning and have "Breakdown" requested!

Re: What are You Reading? APRIL 2017

sunala — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 22:39:00 GMT

@AndiCat wrote:
I just finished SMALL GREAT THINGS by Jodi Picoult. Such a surprise ending. This is one of the best books I have read in a while. Now to find my next book.

@AndiCat- I just read today that they are going to make a movie of this excellent book!

This is one movie I know I will want to see. I'm already thinking of which actors will portray the characters. Any ideas?

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AndiCat — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 23:16:49 GMT

I am so glad to hear about a movie. I can see Viola Davis as Ruth. I will have to think about the other rolls.

Thank you @sunala for letting me know and welcoming me here.

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CareBears — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:23:01 GMT

@AndiCat Viola Davis would be perfect in this role!

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JanetsGirl — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 01:46:56 GMT

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout (available at end of April)

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DiAnne — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:05:57 GMT

The Lottery by Patricia Wood is charming book. I don't know where I heard about this - it may have been on this forum.

"Lottery is a novel about the nature of luck and chance. Perry's IQ is only 76, but he's not stupid. His Gram taught him everything he needs to know to survive: She taught him to write things down so he won't forget them. She taught him to play the lottery every week. And most important, she taught him whom to trust." "When Gram dies, Perry is left bereft at the age of thirty-one. Then his weekly Washington State Lottery ticket wins him $12 million, and he finds he has more family than he knows what to do with - and his luck has very much changed. Lottery will leave readers wondering until the last page whether Perry's good fortune can possibly withstand such a perilous world. But never underestimate Perry L. Crandall."

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CareBears — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:37:13 GMT

@DiAnne I just finished this book not too long ago, it was a good book wasn't it? , I had written a reveiw after finishing it, but I am almost positive it had been reviewed here as well before I read it, so many excellent recommendations on this Forum!

Re: What are You Reading? APRIL 2017

sunala — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 05:03:54 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
The Lottery by Patricia Wood is charming book. I don't know where I heard about this - it may have been on this forum.

"Lottery is a novel about the nature of luck and chance. Perry's IQ is only 76, but he's not stupid. His Gram taught him everything he needs to know to survive: She taught him to write things down so he won't forget them. She taught him to play the lottery every week. And most important, she taught him whom to trust." "When Gram dies, Perry is left bereft at the age of thirty-one. Then his weekly Washington State Lottery ticket wins him $12 million, and he finds he has more family than he knows what to do with - and his luck has very much changed. Lottery will leave readers wondering until the last page whether Perry's good fortune can possibly withstand such a perilous world. But never underestimate Perry L. Crandall."

@DiAnne you might have heard about it from me, since I posted about it as soon as I read the last page and raved about it.

OMG how I loved this book!!! I read it about a month ago and Perry is still living in my head. The book was filled with such love and kindness (and some evil, of course). I LOVED PERRY L. CRANDALL

I hope everyone on this board reads this book and loves it as much as we did!