Say Goodbye for Now | 
pickSet mostly in the late 1950s in Texas, this becomes a found-family story about a doctor living isolated with mainly broken animals for company. But when a young boy rescues an injured wolf-dog, he brings her back to the human world. Emotional, engaging and the characters come to life. I wasn‘t expecting the romantic subplot and wished there was even more of the dogs to the story, but for the most part, this made for a sweetly satisfying listen!
pick#OUABC Once Upon A Book Club Adult March 2017 selection • 5 Stars
Set in the 1950s in a small town in Texas, the novel follows the lives of four characters: Dr. Lucy, a veterinarian, Calvin, a young boy, Pete, a man with a troubled past, and Justin, a young man who has just been released from prison. The story revolves around the relationships between these characters and how they come together to help each other.
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pickThis novel captured me and held me hostage until I finished reading it at 1:30 AM. The characters, the animals, and, most importantly, the multiple storylines, were so incredibly and perfectly well-written and brought me right into their lives. I was so emotional reading this and have a feeling I will continue to be for quite some time.
pickYou guys! This book, holy man. Talk about tugging at the heartstrings! I literally could not read it fast enough and I will definitely be passing this one along ☺️
I am loving this book even though it‘s been tugging in my heart strings since I started it yesterday 💕 Catherine Ryan Hyde sure has a way with words.
Left my book at home and have a student working with me today, which means a pretty low key day at work. So time to start a kindle book that I‘ve had waiting on my phone!
pickThis is a light read with a touching message. It does have some treacly moments but manages to not be overly sentimental. I wish that the romantic relationship wasn‘t so rushed because I felt that storyline lost some of its impact as a result. Luckily the children in this book stole my heart and that was enough to to make this a pick.
pickI really enjoyed reading this. The characters were well done. I thought perhaps the relationship between the two adults was a little too fast, but I accept that plot device in a telenovela so why not in a book?
I don't forsee myself finishing any books today so I went ahead and posted my April stats: https://sacereads.blog/2017/04/30/april-wrap-up/
"She stayed awake, feeling herself hurled into the unknown and breathing deeply and allowing it." (Pictured-the by ok and all the gifts that come in the Once Upon a Bookclub Box)
so-soThis is about a woman doctor in the 1950s who has suffered and lives alone and loves animals. She does love to help injured animals, and our story starts when she meets Pete who has sworn to help a wolf-dog who is injured.
The book deals with some heavy racial situations, maybe too lightly? I also felt that we had too clearly defined "good" and "bad" characters. The dialogue came out a little too formal/unrealistic. Still, a pretty good book!
pickThis one is from #OnceUponaBookClubBox. I had to get past some of the far-fetched moments and remind myself "this is fiction", before I began to really enjoy the story. Some ugliness and lots of love ❤️ in many forms. A quick read. 3/5?
No,” he said. “I don‘t think it‘s better for grown-ups. I think you were right the first time. Being a person is just hard.”
March Once Upon a Book Club book and gifts. I enjoyed this book. I really liked the characters and it was a nice, easy read.
Today is a professional development day at work. According to the email there's nothing scheduled for me beyond "work in room." I called in sick. Ash decided he needed a good grooming. Guess he's not very literary. #catsoflitsy #don'tjudge
On my Kindle. I think it's a Netgalley book ?
pickI had dragged this one out because I knew I'd be sad when it was over, but last night I couldn't take it any longer and stayed up ridiculously late so I could utilize the quiet to finish it. The characters were fantastically written and the emotional roller coaster was intense, but oh so worth it. I keep thinking about everything they went through and how it felt like I was right there with them. I truly loved this book. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is my first Catherine Ryan Hyde book and it is so spot-on with all of the human insight. I blew through half of the book in one day and can't wait to read the rest, but I'm already mourning the end of the story. Anticipating a book hangover from this one!
pickHyde's beautiful literary skills brought life to her characters in a natural and relatable way showing how no matter what your background there's always the underlying need for love and friendship that knows no bounds. 5 out of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickAlways enjoy her books. Can't decide if it oversimplified complex issues.
