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PROMPT: JEWELRY

I thoroughly enjoyed Benedict and felt sorry for him as he worked through living without his wife. His JEWELRY shop and their love just hadn't been enough for them after they were unable to have children after eight years.

A heartwarming read about family and about trying new things.

An uplifting read.

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This is such an enjoyable book!
The characters are so interesting , and relateable.
The whole story is so sad and sweet.
Even the cover on this edition is beautiful, just love the bright, and quirky illustration.
Another wonderful find at my fave bookstore, Cover To Cover, in Riverview, NB :)

In the quiet village of Noon Sun, Benedict is leading a quiet life, too quiet. His wife moved out, his jewelry business is drying up, and he's aging without a child to make him a Dad. His sad life desperately needs an intervention. Gemma, a teenage niece, the daughter of his estranged brother, turns up on his doorstep with troubles of her own. Filled with colorful characters, this novel hails family, forgiveness, and second chances.

#Bookreport #WeeklyForecast #Mashup. Rise & Shine was not bad but a teenage girl is A) not going through life without a phone and B) not traveling across the pond to land on an uncle‘s doorstep, particularly one who you probably know very little about. I am pretty good at suspending belief but this was implausible to say the least. 2🌟

Should finish Stella and Summer this week and make some progress on Too Much.

#Bookreport #WeeklyForecast. The Last Train to Key West wrapped up her trilogy and I liked it better than the 2nd one. 3.5 🌟 Can‘t give it 4 stars as one plot point didn‘t ring for me. Both Silverswift and The Spook were enjoyable 3🌟 reads. My brother loaned me Red Sky but it is dreary and depressing and I am not in the mood so back on the shelf it goes. My current reads are an interesting mix but other than P & P nothing is extraordinary.

This was my third, but the author's first, book. I enjoy the characters she creates. It was an enjoyable read, not fully a pick, but not so-so.

⭐️⭐️⭐️: Perfect if you‘re looking for a palate cleanser, with a focus on gemstones which was interesting.

This was a sweet book, but a big of a slog to get through. Gemma is an absolute BRAT for 16 years old. I don't know if this a gross overstatement in character or if I should be worried for my own teenage daughter in 13 years. 😧

Thank you so much Kelly! 🥰 I will return the favor this weekend! #KindLitsy #TheBestPeopleAreLittens

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Today‘s Prompt: Stone

I really enjoyed this book, RISE AND SHINE BENEDICT STONE and LOVED her first book: THE CURIOUS CHARMS OF ARTHUR PEPPER.

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TODAY'S PROMPT: NERD OR ODD - actually not sure what the emoji means

For me Benedict was odd but lovable.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2017/05/rise-shine-benedict-stone-by-phaedra.h...

Finished listening to this happy little book today. If you liked Phaedra Patrick‘s debut (tagged in the comments), you need to check this one out. If you‘re looking for a sweet story about family and finding your truth, give this one a try. The audiobook‘s narrator doesn‘t do the best female voices, but I didn‘t find that it detracted too much from the story overall.

Absolutely happy little summer read 😊

Starting this while husband catches up on more Star Wars AGAIN...

This was a sweet book about a man who receives an unexpected visit from his 16 year old niece he has never met. They both need and teach other to help them get to the place where they need to be. Great light summer read.

I adored her first book, and can't wait to start this one. This will be a perfect way to start the weekend.

Loved Benedict. My blog review is at this link: https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2017/05/rise-shine-benedict-stone-by-phaedra.h...

I enjoyed Benedict. This was a light, fun read. Review on my blog at this link: https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2017/05/rise-shine-benedict-stone-by-phaedra.h...

Finishing this one with #MiaCat , our eldest, on my lap.

This heart warming book definitely falls into the category of feel-good fiction which I happen to love, especially between other heavier books. Things to love about it:
* Great characters, flawed but likeable
* Set in small town near moors in England
* Funny, sweet, but also food for thought
* Each chapter title is the name of a gemstone and the meanings of the stones are listed below...a fun addition and central to the story
* Engaging writing

Just a little left...hope to finish with my coffee this morning before my kids get up... #bookandcoffee

Just a bit of relaxing afternoon reading with this "gem" of a book...pun intended. ?

Enjoying another quirky book about an unlovable/lovable character. 💙

Next! So excited about this as I loved Phaedra Patrick's first book, tagged in comments. Just from the jacket and the first page, this sounds just as endearing and charming.

I really enjoyed this odd man and his story. I feel like wrote the same thing for her first book.