Another interesting session of our group showing all the different genres we read. Many books swapped to enjoy among the members.
A most interesting book was Little Sticks: The Story of Two Brothers by Alan J. Dunlop, with the foreword by his brother Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop. Written in 1985 it is well written and gives a glimpse of life in that time. A book some had read before was the memoir Educated by Tara Westover, brought up in a strict Mormon family and her efforts to gain an education. Deadly Start by popular author Phillipa Nefri Clark was a winner whilst Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick, written in 2009, is based on interviews with refugees from North Korea and what life there is really like. Princess More Tears to Cry by Jean Sasson, how Saudi women through education, are breaking through the barriers to have careers, a good read. The Collaborators by Ian Buruma, a WW11 story of deception and survival. The Adam Lapid mysteries continued with The Detective of Auschwitz by Jonathan Dunsky, set in Poland in 1944. The Princess Series, The Rebel Princess by Judith Koll Healey is a historical romance fiction that is very popular. Dark Tides by Phillipa Gregory, historical fiction and The Stationmaster's Cottage by Phillipa Nefri Clarke were both enjoyed. Well known comic actor Magda Szubanski’s Reckoning – A Memoir describes her journey of self-discovery, whilst Picture You Dead by Peter James is the latest in the Detective series where a long-lost masterpiece sparks deadly violence. Continuing the detective theme, The Dry by Jane Harper was also a winner. I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes - a former American intelligence agent `Pilgrim’ writes a book on forensic pathology. He becomes involved in a case in New York where a woman uses his book to commit untraceable murders in the aftermath of 9/11. The Seeds of Destruction: Joe Kennedy and His Sons by John G Martin chronicles the complex family dynamics that moulded the Kennedy men. Our reader thought The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante was a strange book. Tokyo Express by Secho Matsumato, finding the bodies of a young and beautiful couple detectives find answers using train timetables to trace alibies. Scattered All Over the Earth by Yoko Tawada, the journey of a former citizen of Japan in a world altered by climate change. The Masterpiece by Belinda Alexandra--set in Paris in 1946, Belinda Alexandra does not disappoint. Seaborne by Nuala O’Connor, this historical fiction is a re-imagining of life in 1703 in Kinsale County Cork, of Irish woman Anne Bonny. A bit of fun We Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, a clinic prescribes a cat to heal its ailing clients!! Melania and Me by Stephanie Winston Walkoff. Stephanie tells of her time spent working with and her friendship with Melania. Appropriate at the present time.
Enjoy your reading.
Geraldine
A most interesting book was Little Sticks: The Story of Two Brothers by Alan J. Dunlop, with the foreword by his brother Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop. Written in 1985 it is well written and gives a glimpse of life in that time. A book some had read before was the memoir Educated by Tara Westover, brought up in a strict Mormon family and her efforts to gain an education. Deadly Start by popular author Phillipa Nefri Clark was a winner whilst Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick, written in 2009, is based on interviews with refugees from North Korea and what life there is really like. Princess More Tears to Cry by Jean Sasson, how Saudi women through education, are breaking through the barriers to have careers, a good read. The Collaborators by Ian Buruma, a WW11 story of deception and survival. The Adam Lapid mysteries continued with The Detective of Auschwitz by Jonathan Dunsky, set in Poland in 1944. The Princess Series, The Rebel Princess by Judith Koll Healey is a historical romance fiction that is very popular. Dark Tides by Phillipa Gregory, historical fiction and The Stationmaster's Cottage by Phillipa Nefri Clarke were both enjoyed. Well known comic actor Magda Szubanski’s Reckoning – A Memoir describes her journey of self-discovery, whilst Picture You Dead by Peter James is the latest in the Detective series where a long-lost masterpiece sparks deadly violence. Continuing the detective theme, The Dry by Jane Harper was also a winner. I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes - a former American intelligence agent `Pilgrim’ writes a book on forensic pathology. He becomes involved in a case in New York where a woman uses his book to commit untraceable murders in the aftermath of 9/11. The Seeds of Destruction: Joe Kennedy and His Sons by John G Martin chronicles the complex family dynamics that moulded the Kennedy men. Our reader thought The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante was a strange book. Tokyo Express by Secho Matsumato, finding the bodies of a young and beautiful couple detectives find answers using train timetables to trace alibies. Scattered All Over the Earth by Yoko Tawada, the journey of a former citizen of Japan in a world altered by climate change. The Masterpiece by Belinda Alexandra--set in Paris in 1946, Belinda Alexandra does not disappoint. Seaborne by Nuala O’Connor, this historical fiction is a re-imagining of life in 1703 in Kinsale County Cork, of Irish woman Anne Bonny. A bit of fun We Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, a clinic prescribes a cat to heal its ailing clients!! Melania and Me by Stephanie Winston Walkoff. Stephanie tells of her time spent working with and her friendship with Melania. Appropriate at the present time.
Enjoy your reading.
Geraldine
