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In the Midnight Room
In the Midnight Room: A Novel | Laura McBride
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From the author of the acclaimed novel We Are Called to Rise comes a jewel of a novel (BookPage) about four vivid and complicated women in Las Vegas whose lives become connected by secrets, courage, tragedies, and small acts of kindness. Passionate, gripping, and beautifully written (Margot Livesey, author of Mercury), In the Midnight Room (previously published as Round Midnight) is the story of four women whose lives change at the Midnight Room casino nightclub. June Stein and her husband open the El Capitan casino in the 1950s, and rocket to success after hiring a charismatic black singer to anchor their nightclub. Their fast-paced lifestyle runs aground as racial tensions mount. Honorata leaves the Philippines as a mail-order bride to a Chicago businessman, then hits a jackpot at the Midnight Room when he takes her on a weekend trip to Las Vegas. Engracia, a Mexican immigrant whose lucky find at the Midnight Room leads to heartbreak, becomes enmeshed in Honoratas secret when she opens her employers door to that Chicago businessmanand his gun. And then there is Coral, an African-American teacher who struggles with her own mysterious past. A favor for Honorata takes her to the Midnight Room, where she hits a jackpot of another kind. Compelling, transporting, and deeply wise (Patry Francis, author of The Orphans of Race Point), In the Midnight Room powerfully addresses an important theme, namely, how much a personal choice can impact others and even alter history (Booklist).
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JennyM
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This story is about four women who, over a number of decades, are connected through a Vegas casino. It was touching and ran deeper than I expected. And, yet again, I was impressed with how skilled McBride is at weaving complex stories together (although things did wrap up a little too neatly for me). But overall this was a great read and is worthy of more litsy love.

Cathythoughts Nice review! I have this one on kindle ... must get there. Still reading American Wife ... great storytelling! I think you found me a new favorite author 👍🏻😘 5y
TrishB Stacked. Not familiar with this author! 5y
BarbaraBB Great review. Is it as good as 5y
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JennyM @BarbaraBB I actually thought it was better, but in a quieter sort of way. How she manages to bring separate stories together amazes me! 5y
JennyM @Cathythoughts @trishb I only just read her first novel and surprised she‘s not more popular. So glad you are enjoying American Wife, Cathy. It‘s a great story! X 5y
BarbaraBB That‘s what I liked so much about her first book too. I must definitely read this one! 5y
Kalalalatja I haven‘t heard of the author before, but definitely stacking! 5y
Freespirit I don‘t know this author either. Hope you have a lovely Christmas Jen and try somehow to stay cool😍 5y
JennyM @Freespirit you too, Sally! It‘s certainly going to be hot!!! 😘🎅🎄 5y
JennyM @Kalalalatja she‘s only just new to me but she‘s very readable and I‘m surprised that she‘s not more widely popular. 5y
CarolynM Merry Christmas, Jenny 😘🎄 5y
JennyM @CarolynM hope you had a lovely Christmas Carolyn. 😘 5y
Cinfhen Good to know!!! Happy Holidays 😘 5y
JennyM @Cinfhen you, too Cindy! It‘s been busy - I‘ve hardly had time to read or Litsy! 😘😘😘 5y
Tanisha_A Jennyyyyyy, happy happy new year to you and family! ❤️🎉 5y
JennyM @Tanisha_A happy new year to you too, T! Hope 2020 brings good things. Hope you‘ve had a good break from work with your family and friends. Much love 😘 xx 5y
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Depressing and slow moving and the back said “jubilant and compassionate,” but I just can‘t. Life‘s too short and my TBR too long.

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belacat
'Round Midnight | Laura McBride
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My book winning streak continues. It's so nice to receive something other than bills in the mail!

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Stop by to enter the giveaway for IN THE MIDNIGHT ROOM by Laura McBride.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2018/08/giveaway-and-spotlight-of-in-midnight....

DivineDiana Thank you! Entered! 🙂 6y
SilversReviews @DivineDiana Great. Good Luck!! 6y
RebelReader I loved We Are Called to Rise so would love to read this one! 6y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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‘Round Midnight is emotional. It‘s mature. McBride fashions a web of deceit, frustration, unhappiness, and joy. Told through the stories of four women across generations, this is one of my favorite books of 2018. But don‘t get me wrong, it‘s not an epic. Instead it‘s four stories woven together against the setting of one crazy casino-driven city.

Full review at www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage2018

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MaggieCarr
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Laura McBride did it again and I couldn't be happier. Two years ago I devoured her debut title, shameless taken from the shelf because of an intriguing cover and then cried while shopping at Sam's Club listening to "We Are Called To Rise". I was thrilled to see a second novel from an author so talented to bring several distinct characters to life and despite huge generational time spans, intertwining their stories together so seamlessly.

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Cathythoughts
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Two new Audible credits just came to me. So , I now have these 2. Both Litsy inspired... both sound really fab. TBR is in trouble ( again) 🤭💕. Thankyou Littens , I think these will be good ...

TrishB Look good 👍🏻 7y
Sophoclessweetheart I‘ve heard Sweet Pea is very good x 7y
Cathythoughts @TrishB yes I think so 👍🏻 7y
Cathythoughts @Wanderingwithwords it seems so ... I‘m looking forward to them both. 7y
Cinfhen Can‘t wait to see your reviews 7y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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1. Lilies of the Valley from my garden
2. Reading the tagged book this month for my IRL book group
3. Tickets for the dance recital of one of our granddaughters
4. Leftover shrimp scampi with GF pasta
5. Gluten Free Angel Food cake with buttercream frosting. I make cheesecake for everyone else‘s bday so it has to be something they can order for me.

#HumpDayPost @MinDea

Leftcoastzen Love the photo, so pretty. 7y
EmilyChristine I LOVE lilies of the valley! Mine haven‘t even popped out of the ground yet. 7y
Dragon Lillies of the valley look and smell divine! 🌸 7y
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Cinfhen Pretty flowers 💕 7y
Godmotherx5 I‘m excited to have learned about this author. 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @EmilyChristine Oh wow—you must be somewhere a lot colder than where I am. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Dragon Yes they do! I‘m lucky to have them. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen Thanks, my sweet friend! 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Godmotherx5 Me too. She wasn‘t on my radar before visiting Vegas last year. 6y
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Eva_B
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Great book! Well worth reading. Great characters and I love the Vegas setting. The author shows us that there is a real world behind the dazzling lights of the Strip.

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Eva_B
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I absolutely loved this author's first book, 'We Are Called to Rise' which was set in Las Vegas, as is this. Looking forward to getting started on this one!

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Purrfectpages
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SilversReviews Great collage. 7y
RealLifeReading 👏👏 7y
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Chelsea.Poole
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So worth the read! Readers will get to know 4 women in Vegas who‘s lives are connected. Recommend 🌟also, I feel like this one doesn‘t have the love it deserves anywhere, hopefully if you see this you‘ll read the description/give it a chance 😊#underrated #audiobook #libby

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Chelsea.Poole
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LOVING this one! I just started yesterday and I‘m nearly done today! The #audiobook is fabulous!! ♥️

Bookdodger This book is absolutely wonderful!!! 7y
Chelsea.Poole @Bookdodger glad I‘m not the only one who loved it. ☺️ 7y
Bookdodger @Chelsea.Poole I️ am so happy you loved it. I️ thought it was wonderful and wish more people would read it. Laura McBride does such tremendous character development! 7y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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If you liked We Are Called to Rise as much as I did, then you might also buy this like I did!

#buyingunderthelitfluence

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Yeah_I_Read
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This is an awesome bargain! I read We Are Called to Rise when it came out and I loved it! This book is written in the same style but the story is about "old" Vegas.
Sorry to be an enabler ?but I bought it too if it helps ?

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BethFishReads
'Round Midnight | Laura McBride
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I featured this on my blog today (w/ opening paragraph teaser) -- will be diving in after dinner tonight. http://www.bethfishreads.com/2017/06/todays-read-round-midnight-by-laura.html?m=...

valeriegeary Oh now I'm intrigued 7y
Rhondareads Looking forward to your review 😀 7y
BethFishReads @valeriegeary I know right? 7y
BethFishReads @Rhondareads sooner than later, I hope 7y
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megfab
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Spent the holiday weekend completely engrossed in McBride's latest! I loved WE ARE CALLED TO RISE, and 'ROUND MIDNIGHT is just as good. Add it to your summer TBR list for sure.

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AlisonReadsBN
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Love this Book. A classic American novel!

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Heatherine
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I loved this book!! I won an advance reader's edition.

Centered around a casino in Las Vegas, this is a story of some very diverse characters whose lives are connected. Diverse racially, culturally, religiously and socio-economically. Such a good story.

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BookNAround
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Don't you love this cover? When I really like a cover, it gives me a little frisson every time I pick that book up.

Suzze I have this ARC also. But this is the first time I've really looked at the cover. 👍🏼 8y
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Heatherine
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Just started this a few days ago. I wish I had more spare time. I love it so far!!

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JacintaMCarter
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Suzze
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Make Trouble, John Water's commencement speech for my great-niece who gets her Masters next week. An advance copy of 'Round Midnight from something I entered. (I wish the cover letter would remind me). And my very first pair of LuLaRoe leggings. So soft!

Betty Shelf Awareness Pro -- I got the same ARC 8y
Suzze @Betty I figured it was, but I remember seeing it somewhere else too. 8y
DivineDiana Where will he be giving the speech! I was born in Baltimore, so John Waters is dear to my heart!❤️ 8y
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BraveNewBooks LLR is so addicting! But amazing clothes for curling up with a good book. 8y
Suzze @DivineDiana It just says he gave this speech to "a recent graduating class of the Rhode Island School of Design" 8y
Suzze @BraveNewBooks I wore these for 5 minutes and I want more! 8y
BraveNewBooks @suzze there are Irmas with stacks of books that just came out! I haven't found my size yet but I am searching... 8y
Suzze @BraveNewBooks ohhhhh....want! 8y
ReadingManda LuLaRoe and books. Two of my favorite things! 8y
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Chelsea.Poole
'Round Midnight | Laura McBride
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I just busted this package open and I'm SO excited! I cannot wait to start this one!! I have heard really good things about the author's other title, We Are Called to Rise which is in my stack to get to asap.
#bookmail #arc

Aleida My friend loved it. I thought it was ok. 8y
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Rhondareads
'Round Midnight | Laura McBride
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Just came today.Sounds like my type of novel Vegas told through women's lives in that ever changing city.Sounds like a delicious read. @TouchstoneBooks 😍📚

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Betty
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Arrived today!

Aleida Finishing tonight! 8y
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Aleida
'Round Midnight | Laura McBride
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My friend told me to drop whatever I was reading and start this tonight. Has anyone read it?

Aleida It was ok. 8y
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Bookdodger
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This gem of a book is due in May. I am so in love with these characters! Everyone, it's Laura's fault that I am late to work two days in a row!!!

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Anniepie120
'Round Midnight | Laura McBride
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Super excited!!! I love Laura McBride!!!❤️❤️❤️