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Magpiegem
Pickpick

I was transported to a time and place I have never read about before, 1920s India, which made a rich backdrop to this mystery. I loved the strong female protagonist and her relationships with family and friends. I enjoyed the journey this book took me on. And I‘m glad #booked2021 gave me a reason to read it. I will definitely continue with this series for #UNpeacekeepers prompt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cinfhen So happy to hear the #Booked2021 challenge helped you discover a new “series” 😍 3y
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andrew61
The Collaborator | Mirza Waheed
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Pickpick

Final bk of spring,a slow read but worth it. Set in Kashmir in the 90's a yng man sees friends from his village leave to fight for independence as India + Pakistan bomb the region. Recruited to the Indian army to search corpses for guns + souvenirs his guilt at his job, the horror of his job + cruelty and brutality to his people makes for compelling but a hard read.

#booked2021 #UNpeacekeepers
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

Cinfhen Don‘t forget that we are now tallying completed prompts with a form submission? You have until midnight, **July 3** to fill out the second quarter form? ?
https://bit.ly/3b7rK1E
3y
andrew61 @Cinfhen thanks Cindy, if I remember I'll have a go tonight but I'm not too worried about the prize draw and postage to UK is high, but just enjoy the challenge and finding new bks as well as tunnelling into my unread pile to find a bk that fits. Summer here we come .🙂 3y
Cinfhen We‘ve been using BookDepository for UK winners, so free shipping!!! I‘m really glad you‘re enjoying the challenge without the prize incentive 💕😊🎉Happy Reading ❣️ 3y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great review. And now I want coffee and cake!! 3y
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mhillis
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Pickpick

I liked this graphic novel, but was a little surprised how short it was. A Game for Swallows is about ordinary people living through conflict. The characters share food and stories as they spend the evening in one small part of the apartment.
#ReadingAsia2021 #Lebanon
#Booked2021 #UNPeacekeepers

mhillis Book four finished for #JoysOfJune @Andrew65 3y
BarbaraBB I read another short book by her about Lebanon 3y
Librarybelle I will have to look for this author…so many great things said about her graphic novels! 3y
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Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 3y
mhillis @BarbaraBB @Librarybelle Yes I‘ll look for her other book too! It looks interesting 3y
mhillis @Andrew65 Thanks 🤩 3y
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Cathythoughts
The Strange Library | Haruki Murakami
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2 books for #Booked2021 #Spring
#TitleIncludesLibrary #UNPeacekeepers
💕💕 excited for both

KVanRead Ha! Bookish coincidence—I just started Reluctant Fundamentalist last night! I really like it so far. 4y
Cathythoughts @KVanRead oh good ! I‘ll look forward to your thoughts... I won‘t get to it for a month or so ... 4y
LeahBergen I love the cover of the Murakami! 4y
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BarbaraBB I loved The Reluctant Fundamentalist! 4y
andrew61 Great choices. 4y
batsy Happy birthday, Cathy! I hope you have a splendid day ❤️🎉🎂📚 4y
Cathythoughts @batsy Thanks a million Suba 😘 X 4y
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LikelyLibrarian
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This one has been on my shelf for a while. I‘m only about a chapter in, but the writing is beautiful.

#booked2021
#unpeacekeepers

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KarenUK
The Cellist of Sarajevo | Steven Galloway
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Loving the planning.... of course, this can all change on a whim.... 😂
but these are all from my shelves.....
#booked2021
#spring

@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

BarbaraTheBibliophage That‘s what I picked for the #UNpeacekeepers prompt! I love planning... 😎 4y
Cinfhen Agreed, planning is fun!!! I LOVED these 3: Henna Artist, Burnt Sugar & 4y
squirrelbrain I loved The Cellist, Midnight Library and Burnt Sugar! 4y
Cathythoughts Exciting 🥳 I must have a look at mine ! 4y
KarenUK @BarbaraTheBibliophage @cinfhen @squirrelbrain @cathythoughts Now I‘m even more excited with my picks! 😊💕📚 4y
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