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Finished this book set in 19th Century #Barbados amongst the slave trade for #ReadingTheAmericas2023. @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

A very comprehensive book that amongst other things takes in the slave trade, a cholera Pandemic and a slave uprising. Well worth devoting time to this Read.

Book 9 finished in November #Rushathon @DieAReader @Ghabi4Roses

For #readingtheamericas2023 I selected this title for Barbados. Again this is one of my favorite historical authors and I feel she did a wonderful job pulling the reader into her world. She did a very good job bringing this country to life as well as historic details and situations many know little about. #bookspin @BarbaraBB @Librarybelle @TheAromaofBooks

A refreshing historical novel about a young heiress and a colonial sugar plantation full of secrets. The story set in Barbados provides an insightful look at everyday life in the West Indies both pre and post emancipation. In many ways, the book reminded me of The Wide Saragasso Sea by Jean Rhys and captured much of the same feeling.

An interesting free little library but definitely a growing one!

#BookReport #WeeklyForecast #Mashup. The Summer Country was one of two still unread from my #NewYearWhoDis list 3 1/2 🌟 I so wanted to like Stella but with 30 minutes left I wanted to throw it away. I honestly don‘t know why I didn‘t bail. Barely 2 🌟 Midnight was a lovely little surprise 3 1/2 🌟. I am pretty close to finishing Florence and Ayesha and am enjoying both.

This was a lovely surprise from @AmyG ! Thank you so much ! 💚💚💚 #quarencationswap

Well, it‘s Friday now 🤷🏼‍♀️ but thanks for the tag! @AmyK1

⭐️ Working on the tagged on audio for #NewYearWhoDis, plus Eleanor & Park in print for #LMPBC.
⭐️ My family (most of the time 😂)—and the mailman that brings me #bookmail. 😉
⭐️ Glacier National Park. 🏔❤️

#thoughtfulthursday

I‘ll be honest: most of my photos will likely involve my book, a cat, and my bed. 👍 Also it‘s the time of year when all my library holds appear and I‘m stressed out by where to begin. I chose this one because it takes place in Barbados and I‘m perpetually cold now so could use the escape. Let‘s do this. #historicalfiction #libraryreads

Good book. Took me a third of the way into it before I started to enjoy it. Once there I couldn‘t put it down.

Next up! With hot tea.

#7days7covers #day2

Post 7 books covers that you love over 7 days, no explanations. Tag someone new each day to play along
Today I tag @mariaku21

Historical fiction. A woman finds out her grandfather left her property she didn‘t know he owned. She and her brother go to visit it and while there she learns about her past.

Oh wow! This was wonderful, atmospheric and truly engaging. Usually with dual timelines I rush through one timeline just to get back to the one I enjoy more. That was not the case with this book. Both timelines were so well written and plotted. Willig‘s writing is so lyrical. I even read her acknowledgements 😉. Another great pick for #literarycrew buddy read.

Some afternoon reading on this long weekend. Hoping to finish this sometime next week.

#literarycrew

Today is the last day for the #LiteraryCrew ‘s #buddyread of the tagged book. If you‘re still reading...no worries! Please feel free to post any thoughts after you have finished the book.

Any final thoughts on the book? Did you enjoy the book? My big question for everyone - what did you think about the romantic elements in the book? Don‘t forget to put any spoilers under the spoiler tag!

Stayed tuned tomorrow, when the next schedule is posted!

Barbados, family secrets, a hint of the Gothic, and a dual narrative are the highlights here. Full review at https://booknaround.blogspot.com/2019/06/review-summer-country-by-lauren-willig....

So, #LiteraryCrew , I had to finish the #buddyread today. I couldn't help myself!

I adore Willig's writing, and I think this one nudges The Ashford Affair out of the top spot of my favorite of hers. It's rich in storytelling, with compelling characters, a building climax, and a satisfying conclusion. I had received an ARC through #NetGalley of this, but also had to purchase a copy to keep. It's so good!

We'll wrap up discussion Saturday!

Another gorgeous summer day in NYC spent at my pool club again. Finished this one today - really enjoyed it! Can‘t wait to discuss the end with #literarycrew

We‘re on our last week of this addition of the #LiteraryCrew #buddyread ! The climax is building in both timelines, and while I have an inkling about the way things will turn out, my stomach is also tied in knots. Lots of revelations in the 4th section.

Any thoughts to share with everyone? If it‘s a spoiler, don‘t forget to tag the comment as a spoiler.

Been MIA for a little bit. I was busy at work preparing for a trip, then spent the last 5 days like this on a cruise lol. We saw Grand Cayman & Cozumel. This book could not have been more fitting! The lush scenery, tropical environment...it was perfect. A bit confusing keeping up with the families & who owns what, but it's sooo good! Plan to finish during #24b4Monday #summersendreadathon #literarycrew #buddyread

We‘re scheduled to start the fourth week of this book today. I just finished the third week‘s reading...all the feels for this one, though I think Ashford Affair may still be my favorite of hers. More of the #literarycrew finished the story up this past week...how is everyone else doing? I have a comment that I‘ll place as a spoiler below... #buddyread

Caught up with part 3 of #theliterarycrew read along.

Trying to figure out who Carlota is??? And thinking I‘m probably wrong (don‘t want to write any spoilers!)

Going to read ahead for part 4!
@Librarybelle @CouronneDhiver

#literarycrew #buddyread #selfreflection #spongybits

Thank you both @Librarybelle @CouronneDhiver for yet again, hosting another #buddyread. This is a gem!

#literarycrew #buddyread #thesummercountry

Unfortunately still relevant question in the US today.

#hydrate #thesummercountry #literarycrew #buddyread
My first steps outside the house since Saturday evening. Got as far as the porch. But I am hydrating...cannot put down the tagged book.So immersed in the 2 time periods(1812, slavery exits;1854, 20 yrs post emancipation)the lush,hot setting of Barbados with its slaves, white plantation owners,Redlegs (white poorest of poor, living in”inhospitable terrain”,& the city dwellers of Bridgetown.❤️📚

I was really not ready for that book to end! It was so good! #literarycrew #thesummercountry

#TheSummerCountry #LiteraryCrew #buddyread #Barbados #slavery #sugarcane

The Colonel dressed his slave daughter Jenny up like one of MaryAnne‘s french dolls and gave her as a gift to Mary Anne.

Today marks the end of week two of the suggested reading schedule - any thought for this week?

I admit - I‘m behind! Hopefully I can catch up either tonight or tomorrow. I know at least one of the group has finished, which is great! I‘m also loving the quotes being posted!

#literarycrew #thesummercountry #buddyread

4.5⭐ very much recommend! @Librarybelle and @CouronneDhiver I'm ready to discuss any time!! Who else is doing #literarycrew #buddyread?

The #LiteraryCrew is traveling to Barbados in the latest Willig #buddyread . There‘s a lot of set up in both timelines, and I am captivated. It also has a slightly different feel from the other books by Willig. Maybe it‘s the subject matter? Or, maybe it‘s because neither timeline is contemporary?

How is everyone else doing?

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead #Barbados #Ithaca #Nostos #Homecoming #TheCountrySummer #Odyssey #CharlesDavenant #Odysseus

Charles compares his homecoming after years away in London, to Odysseus‘s homecoming when he first landed on Ithaca‘s shores.

#buddyread #literarycrew @Librarybelle @CouronneDhiver
The first 6 chapters completed. Lots of intrigue and mystery. I'm hooked!

First up on my August TBR, ‘The Summer Country‘ by Lauren Willig. I‘m excited to read this beautiful book (look at that cover 😍) for the #LiteraryCrew #buddyread, this month. Weekly sections are marked with flags and I‘m already caught up on the first section being discussed tomorrow 8/3. It‘s going to be quite difficult for me to stick to reading a section at a time with this one, I‘m already hooked!

#BuddyRead #LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle @CouronneDhiver
Litsy has made me think it's ok to read more than one book at a time!! I never EVER did that before I joined this community. Unless it was a book for school and one for pleasure. Never 2 pleasure books at a time!!! Now I'm reading 2 or 3 and listening to one!! Lol😉❣

#literarycrew #buddyread
Next up. Just love the cover.

Today‘s #libraryhaul for me and my son while he is at the kids book club here in the library. #raisingreaders

One more reminder for the #LiteraryCrew #buddyread starting tomorrow! Feel free to join us as we read through Willig‘s latest book...read at your own pace, so don‘t worry if you can‘t read the listed sections by each date (they‘re just a suggested guideline!).

I‘m tagging you too, @Tamra , in case you‘re able to join in!

I love my library. Look what hold came in just in time for the #LiteraryCrew #buddyread! 😊 I should be able to start this tomorrow as I finish up #24b4Monday #readathon! #librarylove #coverlove

The #LiteraryCrew ‘s latest #buddyread begins Sunday! Join us as we read Willig‘s latest book (she‘s a definite favorite author of the group). Use the timeline above as a suggestion, but feel free to set your own pace. Post any quotes, thoughts, feelings throughout, using #LiteraryCrew and tagging @CouronneDhiver and @Librarybelle . Who‘s ready??

This beautiful book came in the mail this week! I‘m getting ready to join my first #buddyread with CouronneDhiver and LibraryBelle! I have enjoyed several of Lauren Willig‘s books in the past, so I‘m really looking forward to reading this one!

Bailing. This book is not for me. I like Willig‘s writing and pacing and characterizations, but I find I can‘t read multiple pages of a white dude coming to terms with his father forcing a relationship with his black Caribbean slave which resulted in siblings that he (the white son) must now “deal with.” (My words.)