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The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou | Eleni Kyriacou

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This is a historical crime novel based on an actual event…and it‘s so well written and intriguing!
Life isn‘t easy for Greek grandma Zina. Especially now that she‘s been accused of a crime in London where she does not speak the language. Enter Eva into Zina‘s life. It‘s the 1950s and translating for the accused was an afterthought. That age-old mother in law vs daughter in law relationship
Another #blameitonlitsy book, @TheKidUpstairs

TheKidUpstairs Glad you liked it! It was a total #BlameitonLitsy read for me, too. I think it was @squirrelbrain 's review that got me 😁 2mo

squirrelbrain It was such a great book wasn‘t it @TheKidUpstairs ? Glad you liked it too, Chelsea. I have an ARC of her new one - due out on 8th May in the UK. I want to get to it soon, but I have so many other ARCs that I‘m trying to read in pub order.

Beautiful Way to Die

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TheKidUpstairs @squirrelbrain ooh, that one sounds good too! It releases digitally here in May, and is a cheap pre-order, might just have to do that! Have you read her debit?

She Came to Stay: A page-turning novel of friendship, secrets and lies

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TheKidUpstairs @squirrelbrain that should, of course, say debut 🤦‍♀️ 2mo

squirrelbrain I knew what you meant! 🤪 @TheKidUpstairs And no, I must have assumed Unspeakable Acts was her debut so didn‘t know there was another. I *may* have just ordered a copy from Amazon. (Well, when you‘ve got a Xmas voucher burning a hole in your pocket..🤷‍♀️). 2mo

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LeahBergen

The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou | Eleni Kyriacou

Thank you so much, @TheKidUpstairs , for these wonderful #LittleChristmasSwap gifts! I‘m so glad you picked this book for me as I‘ve been dying to read it after seeing all the rave Litsy reviews. And Dairy Milk is THE BEST. ❤️❤️

And a big ‘thank you‘ to our host, @bookish_wookish ! ❤️❤️

#LCS

bookish_wookish 🎄🎄 3mo

squirrelbrain It‘s such a good book! I have the ARC of her new one to read - it doesn‘t come out until early May. 3mo

Cathythoughts I really enjoyed that book ! My favorite chocolate too 🥰 3mo

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Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain A new one ! Yay ! 3mo

TheKidUpstairs I was so excited to see it on your TBR, I read it last year (probably because of @squirrelbrain review!) and really liked it. I hope you do too! 3mo

LeahBergen @squirrelbrain Ooo, I‘ll have to check that one out! 3mo

LeahBergen @Cathythoughts You just can‘t beat a good old Dairy Milk! 3mo

LeahBergen @TheKidUpstairs I saw that you had reviewed it, too, and I‘m so happy you chose it! Thanks again! 😘 3mo

squirrelbrain I know @Cathythoughts - I‘m excited to read it. Although I have many more ARCs to get to before that one. 3mo

squirrelbrain It was a real surprise to me when I loved it so much @TheKidUpstairs - it was quite ‘under the radar‘ - I hope you love it just as much Leah! 3mo

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Gissy

A Stockingful of Joy | Hannah Howell

Photo 2-Can you see why I‘m speechless? Ohh! Those beautiful books. This is too much @Avanders Love them. They are right here with me. Should I sleep with them so I can embrace them the whole night?☺️The candles smell so good and they are so cute! The journal! It has that vintage look. I‘m considering to use it for 2025 using journaling topics @TheBookHippie has recommended. Stunning 😍 @Avanders Thank you for this beautiful thoughtful box⬇️

TheBookHippie Oh how lovely!!!! 3mo

Gissy Thank you also for this swap. I‘m so grateful, I‘m really..A big hug from the distance
😘🥰🎄📚❤️💚❤️ 3mo

Gissy I forgot to mention the beautiful booksleeve perfect for my cozy mysteries books👌lStunng👌🥰♥️💚♥️
@Avanders 3mo

Avanders lol I‘m so glad you like everything!! ❤️ Merry Christmas!! 🎄♥️☃️♥️♥️😘 3mo

Gissy @Avanders yes!! 😍💚❤️💚 3mo

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staci.reads

A Stockingful of Joy | Hannah Howell

@MommyOfTwo Thank you so much for the lovely package of goodies! I am looking forward to all these reads! I've already made the first pot of coffee, and it's wonderful ☕️ @Avanders Thank you so much for organizing the #stuffedstockingswap #sss

Avanders Ooh I love that stocking! 😍🎄♥️ 3mo

MommyOfTwo You‘re welcome! 3mo

AmyG I just read This Time Tomorrow….lovliest book. 3mo

LeahBergen Cute mug! 3mo

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Octoberwoman

Proper Intentions: The Young Buckeye State Blossoms with Love and Adventure in This Complete Novel | Dianne L Christner

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!

#ABookADay2024

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Octoberwoman

Defiant | Bobbi Smith

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TheKidUpstairs

The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou | Eleni Kyriacou

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This was really good!
In 1950s London, Cypriot grandmother Zina Pavlou is accused of brutally murdering her daughter-in-law. As she speaks no English, interpreter Eva Georgiou is brought in to translate.
The result is a gripping courtroom drama combined with a thoughtful character driven portrait of these two women. It also confronts zenophobic and class issues within the justice system in a nuanced way that never feels too heavy-handed.

LeahBergen Great review! I want to read this one. 6mo

squirrelbrain I loved this when I read it - I only found out about it when it was on the BBC Between the Covers programme and I don‘t think I‘d have read it otherwise. 6mo

TheKidUpstairs @squirrelbrain this is the second Between the Covers 2023 selection I've read (probably both due to your reviews 🤣). Loved both, so I think I'm going to have to start paying attention to their lists! When do the selections come out? 6mo

squirrelbrain They just came out this weekend! This year‘s are: All The Colours of the Dark, Glorious Exploits, There Are Rivers in the Sky, Butter, Whale Fall and The Kellerby Code. I read Colours this last weekend, and I‘ve read the last 3 too. I own Rivers plus I‘ll listen to Glorious Exploits on Audible. 5mo

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Doppoetry

Cranford | Elizabeth Gaskell

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The format of this novel was very different from the other Gaskell works I've read and am used to. It isn't very stimulating to read. The book isn't plot or character-driven but is formatted as vaguely connected vignettes.

Doppoetry The book gently criticizes Victorian society and what I would call “cottage-core“ and the refusal of the upper-class ladies to “get with the times“ because change is scary and the stagnation of the little town is preferable to the older generation. 6mo

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Doppoetry

Cranford | Elizabeth Gaskell

#Bookreport

📚Currently reading:

🎧The Terror
🎧Cranford

Progress:
Last week has been a bit chaotic so I haven't finished The Terror like I initially planned, but hopefully this week it will be finished. Picked up Cranford and it has been delightful but a bit uneventful so far.

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