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TODAY‘S PROMPT: FAMILY STORIES

An exclusive neighborhood, a safe neighborhood, a neighborhood with couples and children.  

Added to this perfect place came a single woman who didn't really fit it, but wanted to get to know everyone.

THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR doesn't refer to one family but to all the families in the neighborhood. 

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/ybezpd6y

While this wasn‘t as twisty as it could have been, I did enjoy it very much…. Easy to read with a compelling plot.

A busy week with not much time to myself calls for a Friday arvo op shop splurge. Love me some 80s earrings and a homemade blanket. The envelopes are for Litsy Love of course. The tea cup is to add to my eclectic collection. The necklace reminded me of love beads. Grand total $8!

This was my second Sally Hepworth book and I really enjoy her style. This was a bit too soapy, but a good listen and it had a few really touching moments.

Enjoyable and fast read: compelling and well written 🙂 So many secrets!

This is my third read of Hepworth and I‘m really liking her books. This one focuses on 4 women and their families in one neighborhood and the things going on behind closed doors. Really great family drama. I read this one to my mom and she liked it so much she was listening to the audio files as soon as they arrived instead of her pattern of listening the next day. I love that!

9/10

I read this book during strict Covid lockdowns where we had to remain within a 5km perimeter of our homes.... unwittingly this was the perfect atmosphere for me to read all about the residents of Pleasant Court. I loved delving into the characters lives and their secrets. Sally Hepworth has a way of interweaving her characters lives in ways that always surprise me as they are revealed. How well does anyone know their neighbours? ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is the second Sally Hepworth book I‘ve read and I thought it was better than the first. I was engaged throughout and I think each character had enough detail to keep me invested.

An engaging and satisfying read! This is my second book by Hepworth and I like her style. She sort of reminds me of Liane Moriarty. At first it was hard keeping the characters straight but then later I had no problem. I was surprised by how everything turned out. Overall, I recommend it!

I enjoyed this story about a neighborhood full of people with secrets. It reminded me of Big Little Lies, which I liked immensely. This is my second Sally Hepworth novel and I have reserved more of her books at my library.

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I‘m amused by Ange‘s perspectives on social media and her addiction to it. Therefore I will use social media to say something boring and post a picture taken in front of a Dumpster while waiting for someone to photograph a brick wall. (This post fueled by way too much social media and Cafe Bustelo.)

Amazing. Would recommend! And will forever buy whatever book sally Hepworth releases

This book had so much promise and just turned into a suburban melodrama. There was little reality and lots of overblown plot. Like I said it hooked me in the beginning but quickly disappointed. ⭐️⭐️🌛 for trying.

I really enjoyed this one! Each character has such an intriguing story that I couldn't help but be drawn in. The twist at the end...All I can say is that I did not see it coming. Not a complete mind bender but still a satisfying conclusion to the book.

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1. (The) Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth.

2. F. Scott Fitzgerald

3. Passing on the TV or Movie.

4. French Fries.

Thanks for the fun.

Well, this took an unexpected turn! It reminded me a little of The Perfect Mother with the multiple storylines, but I enjoyed this one better. This was my second Sally Hepworth book and I‘m liking her writing so far. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5 | #ABBAInAugust

#IDoIDoIDoIDoIDo think this reads very Liane Moriarty-esq. I needed a simple palate cleanser and this is just that.

I started off thinking i wasnt going to like this but I ended up loving it. Not the most challenging of reads but definitely had enough gasp inducing twists to make it a page turner

Not my usual kinda read but I thought I'd give it a try. Also enjoying my photo which makes my kindle look like it's floating.

Don't know why this book has mixed reviews I loved it and finished it within 2 days 📚 loved the chapters from different characters but was still easy to follow the story line with twists and turns along the way 👌🏼

Starting this and hoping it is as amazing as big little lies 📚

Good summer read.

I absolutely loved this book!! It‘s #BigLittleLies without the murder mystery. The main plot didn‘t go where I thought it would, but it was pleasantly surprising, in that it wasn‘t totally out of left field. These women really had a lot of drama going on in their lives. I will definitely be reading (or listening) to more Sally Hepworth!!

My reading spot for the weekend
The Family Next Door reminds me a little of Big Little Lies. I guess because they're both Australian and about keeping secrets. Good read!

It was just ok to me

I give this 3 - 3-1/2 Stars. It was a good read but not great. I wasn‘t expecting the twist in Essie‘s story at all. Overall I enjoyed it and it was a pretty quick read.

An obvious choice for those who liked Big Little Lies!

I‘m just starting this book.

Starting this one next. Have lots to do today so may not get much of it read but hope to get a good start.

Today's ice skating lesson read.... thanks to netgalley.
Of course it's the first nice warm day we've had in months and im sitting in a cold ice arena!

Soooo boring! I just couldn't continue reading this anymore. I bailed at page 120. Waiting for the suspense that never came.

❔ How many pages will you read before you decided to bail a book?

This was a 4⭐ popular fiction read for me! I wasn't crazy about the writing in the beginning but then the plot developed and it got stronger. I really liked how the author wrote realistically about motherhood/parenthood and its all-consuming demands. She had me imagining the worst about everyone at various intervals and I enjoyed all the twists! A fast, enjoyable and relaxing book.

So true! I have so many fond memories of my grandparents! They were awesome 💕💕💕

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Yup! That's how we do it here in Calgary. We have winter weather for Spring season 🌨🌻🌨🌻
Started my current read yesterday. It's ok so far.

Happy Weekend everyone!!! 🙋💕💖

Poor Mr Biswas is falling apart and first needs to be glued, and I'm about 70% done with Kristin Lavransdatter and was feeling pretty motivated to finish, but then I distracted myself with Kindle books on sale... At first I was a bit critical of the same-ey-ness of popular fiction and didn't feel the writing was great, but now I've come to appreciate her realistic take on motherhood, plus I'm really into the intrigue!

I really enjoyed this book and read it in just a few days! The story had me hooked from the very first chapter. I enjoyed reading from each characters perspective, as they each had an important role to play within the story. It was very easy to follow along with each character which I thought allowed the story to progress nicely. Thank you again @stmartinspress @sallyhepworth @netgalley for this digital copy.

This keeps you guessing about who is telling the truth.
Things are not as pleasant as outward impressions would have you believe on Pleasant Court. All of the women are keeping secrets & when a single woman moves in to this family neighborhood everyone wonders why. When Essie becomes obsessed with the new neighbor everything begins to unravel.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an ARC for my honest review.

Sunday Vibes! @StMartinsPress

I enjoyed this book once it got going. 2nd book I've read by the author and not disappointed.

A well written, character driven, suburban drama and mystery. How well do any of us know our neighbors? What goes on behind closed doors? You are invited to spend some time in Pleasant Court and get to know a cul-de-sac full of neighbors who are trying to hide a variety of secrets and imperfections from each other. The storyline was filled with secrets and lies, choices and consequences, second chances and new beginnings. Well done!

Review of The Family Next Door.

The link to the full Review is below.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-family-next-door-by-sally-hepworth...

At the beginning it seems like a soap opera, but don't be fooled. It is wonderful and heartwarming.

The ending is a marvelous revelation of a lot of secrets and a lot of love.

ENJOY when you read Ms. Hepworth's newest gem. 4/5

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