Our August meeting produced a range of books to discuss. It is interesting to listen to different versions of books that are swapped among the group, how readers see another side of the same book.
The French Photographer by Natasha Lester was a good read. An excellent book was The Tolstoy Estate by Steven Conte which received many literary awards - recounting the German invasion of Russia in World War 11, a military doctor was asked to set up a hospital in the grand estate of Count Leo Tolstoy, well worth the read. Wild Wood by Posie Graeme-Evans is a historical fiction book set in the Scottish Borders, the story weaves between 1321 and 1981 as a woman strives to find her history. The Spy’s Wife by Fiona McIntosh. A great writer Fiona takes us into historical fiction, war, and romance, always a good mix, the character development in this story was excellent and got top marks for a good read. While Paris Slept, a debut novel by Ruth Druart is a moving story of resistance and faith, once again set in France during the War. The two books written by Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway have received good reviews from several of our group and both books are going around again to those yet to read them. Noelle recommended Becoming Michelle Obama and also The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George, an entertaining and lively book. You know the old saying Behind every successful man …. How true this was for Clementine Churchill, First Lady. The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill by Sonia Purnell, well written and leaves a great admiration for Clementine during a difficult period in the world. The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan has caused widespread criticism and controversy from many people. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is described as an Intelligent mystery about a group of seniors who find themselves in the centre of a murder investigation. The Man Who Died Twice is the mystery thriller sequel to the Thursday Murder Club. The non-fiction book The Library Book by Susan Orlean tells of the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Central Library and received very favourable reviews. When Things are Alive They Hum by Hannah Bent, poses questions about love and existence, a novel that celebrates life. During renovations a body turned up beneath the floorboards, is the theme of Digging Up Dirt by Pamela Hart.
Keep reading until we meet on the 5th September.
Geraldine
The French Photographer by Natasha Lester was a good read. An excellent book was The Tolstoy Estate by Steven Conte which received many literary awards - recounting the German invasion of Russia in World War 11, a military doctor was asked to set up a hospital in the grand estate of Count Leo Tolstoy, well worth the read. Wild Wood by Posie Graeme-Evans is a historical fiction book set in the Scottish Borders, the story weaves between 1321 and 1981 as a woman strives to find her history. The Spy’s Wife by Fiona McIntosh. A great writer Fiona takes us into historical fiction, war, and romance, always a good mix, the character development in this story was excellent and got top marks for a good read. While Paris Slept, a debut novel by Ruth Druart is a moving story of resistance and faith, once again set in France during the War. The two books written by Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway have received good reviews from several of our group and both books are going around again to those yet to read them. Noelle recommended Becoming Michelle Obama and also The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George, an entertaining and lively book. You know the old saying Behind every successful man …. How true this was for Clementine Churchill, First Lady. The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill by Sonia Purnell, well written and leaves a great admiration for Clementine during a difficult period in the world. The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan has caused widespread criticism and controversy from many people. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is described as an Intelligent mystery about a group of seniors who find themselves in the centre of a murder investigation. The Man Who Died Twice is the mystery thriller sequel to the Thursday Murder Club. The non-fiction book The Library Book by Susan Orlean tells of the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Central Library and received very favourable reviews. When Things are Alive They Hum by Hannah Bent, poses questions about love and existence, a novel that celebrates life. During renovations a body turned up beneath the floorboards, is the theme of Digging Up Dirt by Pamela Hart.
Keep reading until we meet on the 5th September.
Geraldine
