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[JanetsGirl]

Heads up for all Elizabeth Strout fans:  New Strout novel to be released 9/20/22 titled Lucy by the Sea.  It seems to be another Lucy Barton story involving life during Covid isolationism.  Strout fans can pre-order, get on your local library's waiting list (like me) or mark your calendar.

[Nonametoday]

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@JanetsGirl wrote:

Heads up for all Elizabeth Strout fans:  New Strout novel to be released 9/20/22 titled Lucy by the Sea.  It seems to be another Lucy Barton story involving life during Covid isolationism.  Strout fans can pre-order, get on your local library's waiting list (like me) or mark your calendar.

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@JanetsGirl 

I have never read any of her books.  Can you tell me something of the genre.  I need something to put on my Kindle Fire.  I have lots of Audio credits.

[blueroses47]

I just noticed that today, I saw it on Amazon.

My friend gave me the third book in the series, Oh William, for my birthday just recently.

i knew I had read the Lucy Barton book, but I couldn't find it on my bookshelf, so I ordered it again so I could re-read it.  I also read Anything is Possible.

I like her writing so much.  I also enjoyed Olive Kitteridge.

I will definitely be reading the new one.

[JanetsGirl]

Hi @namealreadytaken !

I call Elizabeth Strout's genre character development.  Meaning the emphasis is on creating characters (maybe some you can relate to) and then having them move throughout their lives (perhaps in a way familiar to you).   Not a lot of plot, so readers who enjoy action, mystery, romance, etc. may not be wowed.  Another hallmark is top notch writing skills.  Other authors who I consider in this genre include Ann Patchett, Anne Tyler, Carol Shields, Lily King and Joan Silber (among others).  Hope that helps!

[bargainsgirl]

Thanks for the heads up!  I am a huge fan and have read all of her books!!!

[sunala]

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@JanetsGirl wrote:

Heads up for all Elizabeth Strout fans:  New Strout novel to be released 9/20/22 titled Lucy by the Sea.  It seems to be another Lucy Barton story involving life during Covid isolationism.  Strout fans can pre-order, get on your local library's waiting list (like me) or mark your calendar.

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@JanetsGirl -  I love Elizabeth Strout and have read just about all her novels. However, I wasn't crazy about Lucy Barton. The writing was excellent but I didn't like the character, or that horrible mother and father she had. Olive Kitteridge, however, was the BEST. 

[bargainsgirl]

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@sunala wrote:

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@JanetsGirl wrote:

Heads up for all Elizabeth Strout fans:  New Strout novel to be released 9/20/22 titled Lucy by the Sea.  It seems to be another Lucy Barton story involving life during Covid isolationism.  Strout fans can pre-order, get on your local library's waiting list (like me) or mark your calendar.

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@JanetsGirl -  I love Elizabeth Strout and have read just about all her novels. However, I wasn't crazy about Lucy Barton. The writing was excellent but I didn't like the character, or that horrible mother and father she had. Olive Kitteridge, however, was the BEST. 

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     I loved all of her books!  Can't wait for this one!!

[joviolin]

Just finished Lucy by the Sea and really enjoyed it.  As usual, Strout's writing is exquisite!  The book takes place entirely during the pandemic; some outcomes were typical, and others unusual.  I love that she brings back characters from previous novels.  If you admire her writing, you should definitely add this book to your TBR list. 

[Nonametoday]

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@JanetsGirl wrote:

Hi @namealreadytaken !

I call Elizabeth Strout's genre character development.  Meaning the emphasis is on creating characters (maybe some you can relate to) and then having them move throughout their lives (perhaps in a way familiar to you).   Not a lot of plot, so readers who enjoy action, mystery, romance, etc. may not be wowed.  Another hallmark is top notch writing skills.  Other authors who I consider in this genre include Ann Patchett, Anne Tyler, Carol Shields, Lily King and Joan Silber (among others).  Hope that helps!

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@JanetsGirl 

I had to change my name for some wackadoodle reason *per QVC* (not me) and I am now Nonametoday which I thought might be close enough for government work and QVC.  Thank you.  I like Anne Tyler's works as well as some of the others but have always enjoyed Anne.  Thanks for the heads-up.