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A very entertaining mystery about a missing violin and how a young black man navigates many challenges to become a world class musician. There were some predictable moments and I guessed the twist, but it was still a sad, dramatic and motivational read.4⭐️

I took about 10 books to a charity shop the other day and came home with only two new ones! ?
Raymond Briggs's "When the Wind Blows" was one, the tagged being the other.
When first published in 1925, it seems it was presented as the diary of J.S. Bach's wife, not, I think, with an intention to deceive but as a literary device. Anyway, its reception was positive in terms of sales, but critically panned as mawkishly sentimental.

Another great book! Very educational and informative, especially regarding the lack of minorities in classical music. This book sends a powerful message. The authors note was even great. I was dismayed to hear that the author experienced much of the discrimination that he wrote about personally. That is most likely what made the story so realistic. I couldn‘t wait to find out what happened to the violin!! I highly recommend this book.

Inspired by @julesG ‘s comment on my #sundayfunday post…

However, one could say that any book I read #InvolvesHeist 😎

#springskies

Almost through with the Violin Conspiracy and I feel like it shouldn't end. I wonder if there will be a movie based on it.

1. Louise Penny, Geraldine Brooks, Tana French, to name a few
2. Tagged book is the most recent of my favorite mysteries
3. Sue Grafton (see profile pic)
#wondrouswednesday

Sometimes when I can't get enough of the book I'm reading and I've become so attached to the book, I do all other things while reading. I eat while reading, I play the book while cooking, doing dishes , baking, and even taking a shower🚿
Who else does this?

First time learning of this quote by Whoopi Goldberg was from the tagged book.

Loved!

#Wardens2024 #BookSpinBingo #ReadAway2024

Although very interesting, the technicality & high density is beyond my ability to retain/remember.

I‘ll just enjoy the music & compositions from the greats without trying to tear them apart🎧🎻🎹😏