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La's Orchestra Saves the World
La's Orchestra Saves the World: A Novel | Alexander McCall Smith
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A heart-warming stand alone novel about the life-affirming powers of music and company during a time of war, from the best-selling and beloved author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. When Lavender, La to her friends, moves to the Suffolk countryside, its not just to escape the London Blitz but also to flee the wreckage of a disastrous marriage. But as she starts to become a part of the community, she detects a sense of isolation. Her deep love of music and her desire to bring people together inspire her to start an orchestra. Little did she know that through this orchestra she would not only give hope and courage to the people of the community, but also that she would meet a man, Feliks, a shy upright Pole, who would change her life forever. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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violabrain
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A sweet story that is structurally kind of a mess. As a professional musician, I‘m always wary of books having to do with music because often the author has no idea what they are talking about, but this book, despite the title, has very little to do with music, actually.

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lahousewyfe
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After a couple of clients recommended this simply because of the name, I requested this book. Alexander McCall Smith always leaves me with a soft smile, so how could I resist? I ended up falling in love with this La as she found her own ways to resist the darkness. Such a lovely read!

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erzascarletbookgasm
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A basketful of #blue books, anyone?
#readingresolutions

BiblioLitten #blue is definitely my favourite March resolutions! Such lovely pics.💙 7y
LeahBergen I see lots of good reads in that basket. 👍🏻 7y
RohitSawant 💙💙 7y
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BarbaraJean 💙📚💙 I had Enduring Love in my blue pile, too... different edition, but still blue! 7y
Kalalalatja I just want to pick it up and carry it with me 💙💙 7y
Cathythoughts Beautiful blues 💙 7y
ephemeralwaltz 😍💙 7y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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Some #historical fictions off the shelf. Which one should I put higher up on my TBR?

#readingresolutions

LeahBergen Suite Francaise. ❤️❤️ 7y
Eggs I've read only Orphan Train 7y
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Shadowfat
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I thought this was a cute story about a women living during World War II. It is a little slow going and I don't like all of the plot choices he made. But overall an easy, enjoyable read.

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erzascarletbookgasm
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Some random books off my TBR shelf with #cursive titles.
#fallintobooks @RealLifeReading

Cinfhen Pretty 7y
RealLifeReading How lovely they are! 7y
Kalalalatja Looks great! 7y
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GinEyre22
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Catching up on #anditsaugust: Day 3, For Fonts Sake

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GinEyre22
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#maybookflowers Day 11: Music Titles

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emilyshaull
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Thought-provoking portion from tonight's race-to-the-finish reading. I don't know; I just really like the way this conversation's worded. From "it's 1931 and that's all we have" to "That was easily said by a tutor in a women's college."

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HotCocoaReads
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This is perfect summer reading! It's a war story about a little village and the woman who organizes an "orchestra" to do their part. A sweet story!