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My goodness this book was fantastic. It was hard to put down and the end had me in tears. I‘ve always really enjoyed what I call in my head, “Vatican fiction” bc of the history and intrigue. (Think Dan Brown, Conclave etc) Rarely are those books written by Catholics which is fine. But this is written by a Catholic, I can‘t put into words how it‘s different just that it is. More complete perhaps? Idk that anyone who isn‘t a catholic would notice 👇

One of my favorites! I felt sad, mad, hopeful, scared, heart warmed - all the feels!

Probably my lowest reading month in 5 years! But there were a few I loved. Really enjoying Rachel Harrison! The other two are novel-in-stories type books that fit my short story theme this year.

This is not your typical romance book, and I‘m not sure how I feel about the ending. That said, it‘s a well written story with an interesting premise. I also like how the chapters go back in time to Daphne‘s previous relationships, adding color to the present day storyline.

Well, the good thing about Peirene novellas you don't get on with: they are short.

This Icelandic novella (about a researcher having a breakdown over a mistake she's made in the archive) I think would have been a better short story.

This was the author's first fiction though, so wonder what the others are like. Will they also be translated?

I'm not usually a fan of campus novels, so this one had points against it before the start!

A young woman inherits an apartment from a total stranger and tries to figure out how she is connected to the person who bequeathed it. An entertaining mystery that comes with a series of hidden clues,a trio of meddling Indian aunties (you know how they be),and a dreamy next-door neighbour. The experiences of Indian nationals who immigrated to Boston in the early 20th century made this one a pleasurable reading experience

#mystery #fiction #read

My aunt has an old neighbor that brings her random thrift store finds. She passed this one on to me- it‘s really good so far!

It was interesting to get into the heads of the young female competitive boxers featured in this novel. I liked how the author conveyed the intensity of the moment while also shifting to times in the girls' pasts and futures.

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#gottacatchemall (Marshadow: fight or fighter) @PuddleJumper

With Christmas stories, both movies and books, my favorites will always be the ones that build on the foundation of the Holiday. Where the storyline can't just edit out a few scenes or chitchat for the story/characters to easily be transported to another season.

This wasn't festive throughout, yet it would have been weird if it had been, due to the disaster.

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