First book of the year paired with Stigbergets Bryggeri - Ololeo double ipa #booksandbeers
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The Girl You Left Behind: A Novel | 
First book of the year paired with Stigbergets Bryggeri - Ololeo double ipa #booksandbeers
pickA good poolside read! Alternates (but not too often 👍) between the German occupation in World War I France and present-day Europe. Deals with issues of art repatriations, and a touch of architecture — and as expected, some love 💕.
As you can see by all the leaves, fall is in the air! Now having to scoop a ton out daily. We‘ll have to schedule the pool closing soon 😢 but I do like fall also 🎃
#JulyColdPlay @Eggs
#Everglow
This is the first book I thought of for the prompt. Upon reflection there are so many more. Such as: When Breathe Becomes Air, Out of Africa, Beaches, The Bridges of Madison County.... just to name a few.
pickWe begin during WWI in a German-occupied town in France. Sophie, the wife of a painter, is the subject of one of his paintings that a German officer falls in love with. The story flashes forward to present day to a young widow, Liv, who owns the painting. The middle of the story drags a bit as we get to know Liv. I did love how it wrapped up in the end, though it was a tiny bit cheesy. It‘s still a pick for me as I needed something easy to read.
pickA historical fiction novel that connects two engaging love stories across different time periods. The book held my interest throughout with strong yet flawed characters who must make tough, morally questionable decisions.
bailedThis one got off to a really good start but then there was a clumsy, jerky character change and style that felt like a wet slap to the face. Was gutted to bail because I loved ‘Me Before You‘ but just couldn‘t push past it.
New books :) Well new to me anyhow. For successful finishing my first day at a new job what could be better. #prelovedisgoodtoo #thriftstores #bookobsessed
I considered going with Les Misérable for today‘s prompt, but it is getting enough attention from me and all the other #LesMisBuddyRead-ers at the moment. Instead, I picked these books by Jojo Moyes, both set in Paris ??
Sophie can‘t wait for the day when her love, Edouard will say “#BonjourMadame” to her again, but until then she struggles to live her life during war and danger.
#SeptemberDanes
pickSince May, I have listened to 21 novels! This piece of HF has been a favorite along with Midnight Blue! While it was slow to start, this book, caused me to look up famous works of art and even more information about German occupation during WWII. Having recently visited Paris, one of the settings in the novel and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, my appreciation for the talents of artists renewed. If you enjoy wartime novels and art, read it!❤️📚
Box of goodies from the big sale arrived today! 😍
#Bookoutlet #bookhaul
pickMy library had a collection out of World War One book, and I picked this one from it. I really loved the first half, which took place in 1917. The second half started slow for me, but picked up as it focused on uncovering history.
pickI loved this book. It was perfect for anyone who loved The Nightingale. It had he perfect combination of past and present and romance and intrigue. The story developed so well and was beyond engrossing. I definitely recommend this one!
pickJojo Moyes has now officially earned her place among my top favourite authors.
One particular quote from the book really hit me right there in the feels. One of the main female characters is asking her father why he is still so proud of her, now that she has failed and he said:
'Just for carrying on, really. Sometimes, my darling girl, that's heroic in itself'.
Thank you Ms. Moyes. Thank you.
Went to a bookstore earlier today and found these two. Now reading Angelology on the sunny balcony. What a perfect Sunday. 😊❤
pick«pero creo que algún día aparecerá toda una serie de cuadros de origen desconocido, hermosos y raros, con colores extraños y ricos. En ellos habrá una mujer pelirroja a la sombra de una palmera, o tal vez contemplando un sol amarillo»
Disfruté mucho este libro, fácil de leer y engancha muchísimo... lo terminé en una semana. Lo recomiendo!
A WWI story is mixed with a present day story. Given that I love reading books set during the wars, and I have enjoyed the books by Jojo Moyes that I've read so far, this was a no-brainer for me today. It's on sale today for $2.99! Anyone else here who has read this?
#kindle
#sale
#historicalfiction
#WWI
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The postman has been my bestfriend today!❤
pickThis book was amazing! Moyes does such a wonderful job of conveying her characters' emotions and the two time periods are expertly woven together. This was a beautiful story!
Mac n' cheese. It's what's for lunch. Hoping #thegirlyouleftbehind is as good as #mebeforeyou. So far so good.
pickThe most amazing, moving and emotional book I've read in ages 📚 loved this book so so much ❤️
pickStarting this today after finishing 'The Child'. Love Jo Jo Moyes books 📚☺️
pickIt's a complex read. I was looking for something nice and fluffy but the beginning of the story set in France (my country) during WWI made it a bit too close for comfort and after that during the second part of the book, even if the educated reader in me thought the story should turn out better in the end I was so involved with the characters I could barely read the bad stuff happening to them. A great read but an emotional roller-coaster!
When the book you are reading is referencing one of your fandom
A bit surprised at the time and place in this one, i chose the book only because I like the author. #vendredilecture
pickReally enjoyed this one. A tale of love and loss decades apart. A modern day romance novel with some historical elements thrown in for good measure. 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickEn fantastisk historia med många oväntade vändningar!
A perfect lazy Sunday starting my new book. Set in WW1 and by Jojo Moyes - sounds like a perfect match.
pickThis book made me cry and laugh. Fell in love with some characters and even more with their spirit.
Love me some spine poetry contests! Sorry to post an old favorite - I'm traveling through the week and won't have access to my stacks to make a new one 😬 #spinepoetry @Sydsavvy
Now you see me,
I'm traveling alone.
The girl you left behind,
More happy than not.
Unbroken.
Our next #bookclub book better be good cuz our library copy was disgusting and I had to do some serious scrubbing before I could even hold it. 🤢#librarylife
I read the "Me Before You" series and quite frankly was pretty unimpressed. However, I received this one as a gift and gave it a go on a rainy day when I felt like an easy read. I was pleasantly surprised and particularly enjoyed the historical sections. #mayreads
#aprilbookshowers Here are a few books that I dropped everything to read. I have no problems shutting everything down to read an entire book in 1 day.
I'm a big fan of Jojo Moyes' writing and so I'm excited to read this one 🤓
Should not have started reading this one in bed! Planned to read just the first few pages before heading to sleep and the next thing I knew it was 2 hours later, always a sign of a good book. Can't wait to pick it up again. Not my normal type of book at all but it was lent to me by a friend so thought I would give it a go and I'm so pleasantly surprised!
March Reads on the blog today: http://stephsbookramblings.blogspot.com/2017/04/march-reads.html?m=1
pickLOVED this one-full review here: http://stephsbookramblings.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-girl-you-left-behind-by-jojo...
