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This one just didn‘t do it for me. I didn‘t really like the characters from the beginning and the ending felt rushed. It was a quick read though. I just wanted more! #192025 #2021 @Librarybelle

This is a powerful and disturbing book about a journalist who attends trials at The Hague for war crimes committed during the Bosnian war. She learns the stories of the women who are the principal victims of these horrific crimes.

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#192025 #2021 @Librarybelle

41/22 Gripping, disturbing, claustrophobic, sad, intense, not my average holiday read. I wasn‘t entirely satisfied with the ending but it tied it up in a pretty neat bow, which I wasn‘t expecting and I was glad of. I felt like I read it under a perpetual storm cloud regardless of the French sunshine #booked2022 #anauticalnovel #192025 #2021

Talk about a real life soap opera! This biography chronicles the infamous 18th century Elizabeth Chudleigh, whose trials and tribulations mingling with the aristocracy and royalty is so fascinating. Just when you think her story is going to calm down…nope! This is not a fast read - it took me weeks to get through the book. But, Ostler chalks this full of so much information, and it‘s clear Chudleigh‘s influence is still felt today.

5 ⭐ and a lot of 🤣🤣🤣 - do the audio if you can as she does voices for some of the people in her life.

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#192025 #2021 @Librarybelle

Tagging @Cinfhen as I know you enjoy a good audio & as a Jew, Miriam presents some interesting thoughts on Israel/Palestine. Only problem is that this comes towards the end so you have to get through the rest first!

My only criticism is that she doesn't spend much time on the HP films ⬇️

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He did it again! This book is even better than his first one.

Just genial, rich of British humour and clever wit.

Relationships and dialogues between the characters are well developed. For me, the plot is not much realistic but it's well put together.

Definitely worth reading it!

#2021 #19822022 @Librarybelle

⭐⭐⭐⭐ For publishing year #2021 I chose this book that here in the UK was on top of many to-read lists last year. It was very engaging and gripping. The topics are mental health issues, women's infertility and motherhood. I liked the author' style of writing so I'll want to read other books written by her. I didn't like the end but I still recommend reading it! #19822022 @Librarybelle

Just finished reading a book published in #1991 and ready to start one written in #2021, 30 years later.

The "wisdom of no escape" was easy to read but I feel I haven't learned much from it. Also, there's too much religion (Buddhism) in it which I think should have been stated on the cover. Overall, it made me feel calm when I was reading it so it's been a pleasant enough read.

#19822022 @Librarybelle

This was my all time favorite reads for #2021. I love this author and I am blown away by the lyrical prose. This comes highly recommended by me because I want to know your opinions! #alltimefave #loved #highlyrecommended How can I encourage people to pick this up?

Solnit examines Orwell, his writings, and the influence gardening (especially roses) and nature in general had on his writings. She also takes her examination a step further by generally viewing current and historical politics and situations through the lens of nature and roses. Very interesting read! #19822022 #2021