Set in rural Ireland in the 1850s. The story of a young girl who refuses to eat. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this eerie and compelling tale. The movie is just out here on Netflix, and I hear good reports. By the way , it was only 99p on kindle. I‘d highly recommend 👍🏻

I read these two Ruth Rendells recently, both very good. The tagged one is my favourite, a psychological thriller of three mothers and a tangled web of terror and madness. Lauren Bacall stars in the movie of Tree of Hands, that‘s something I‘d love to see if I could ever find it. Loving RR at the moment.

I followed this story with interest and thought about it when not reading. I loved the seaside town , the metaphors and seaside influences in the writing… the little boat was ‘ rocking like a cockleshell‘ ♥️. I particularly enjoyed the build up and heightened mystery towards the end. This is one of my favourites that we‘ve read of the middlebrows. Thalia had some strong energy! Thalia ! Thalia ! #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub

I started my second Liz Nugent this morning. I finished Our Little Cruelties (but can‘t review it yet as it‘s for our Bookclub. ) I‘m liking this tagged book so far 👍🏻an engaging thriller !

Next up 🤞🏻

#PersephoneClub I loved this story. I got a melancholy feeling at the very start of the book, but that seemed to lift when certain characters appeared in the house. Mr. Barlow, Anita , and Tony bring feelings to the house , and fill it with life. The house holds them all. It‘s written in a beautiful slow pace , but for me it was a page turner. Nature and the gardens play their part too, and reflect the feelings and relationships that unfold.

#Persephoneclub Operation Heartbreak … Operation Mincemeat. About to watch the movie .. I‘ll keep ye posted 👍🏻❤️

The story of financier Andrew Bevel and his wife Mildred in twentieth century NY. A study of the immense wealth of these main characters and a story of their inner worlds and their relationships with those involved in their lives. The first Booker list book I finished, and it‘s a winner for me. I loved this one. I read In A Distance before and think I‘d like to reread it. Similar themes of isolation ( for me ) , but so very differently presented.

This is my third Elizabeth Taylor. The story of Harriet and her journey from playing Hide and Seek with the children she minds .. and on then into her own loves and losses in life. Written with beautiful emotional intelligence. I read this on kindle but I see it‘s out in a gorgeous hardback edition. I‘m tempted ! Such an enjoyable book.

#PersephoneClub loving the slow easy pace as we meet Mr. Barlow.

the furniture of his study was , in a manner of speaking , bone of his bone , rigid and fixed in an unalterable pattern, the landscape was breath of his breath. It was alive and full of the endless possibilities of life, just as Mr Barlow, in spite of his seventy-five years , was alive. And life means that nothing is set , nothing is finished, because beyond every end there is alwa

Our MC , Stephen, is a young man living with his wife by the moor. He has spent his life exploring his moor and now writes articles for his local newspaper about the moors ecology. Then the moor murders begin. Stephen is intrigued. Great setting , great characters. Another psychological thriller from Ruth Rendell that I couldn‘t put down.

An absolute pick for me. A young man living at home with his mum and sisters in London develops an obsession for an unusual girl. And then there‘s their garden statue , Flora , who plays a part in this story. The 70‘s vibe was fun too, I havnt heard the word ‘Fuz‘ for police in years 😆. Great characters , not a lot of ‘Fuz‘ to be seen ,
more the story of love and obsession. Loved this one.

Just started this Ruth Rendell and I‘m hooked , hope it continues well 🤞🏻

This the third book in the Barbarotti series, and another total comfort read for me. Valdemar Roos, 60 years old, decides on a new direction, a secret life in the woods.. An unusual man who keeps us guessing. I cant say much more , spoilers! ( I wouldn‘t even read the blurb, they tell you way too much). I think the picture on the cover sets the mood.

I intended to start The Trees, but decided on a more chilled out read. The third in the Barbarotti series. A very relaxing read. I thoroughly enjoyed the first 2 books. 👌🏻

The Trees , and The Secret Life of Mr Roos
#Weeklyforecast
Happy reading all ♥️
Hi Cindy !

Very interesting story, and having just watched WeCrashed with Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto it all makes more sense to me … out of my comfort zone reading .. and learning @EverydayImReading

#Gratitude @Eggs
Nature 🙏 And the quote is : “ Someone being patient with you is one of the softest forms of love “ ❤️. Hope all is well with you Sherri. X

#WeeklyForecast
It‘s lashing rain outside. I don‘t know how I‘ll get Lisa out , she doesn‘t like the rain and refuses to step out the back door onto wet ground 🙄. I might get a little reading done , these are all Bookclub books. I‘ve only started House in the Country.

Have a good reading week everyone.
Hi Cindy 👋🏻 I‘ve been very slow on Litsy ( but it‘s always on my mind ) life is busier these days. Hope you‘re well X

I‘m a bit late finishing and missed the last part of the discussion, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Undine is a great character… even though the book ended , I‘d say Undine has a lot of changes left in her life yet. Constantly grasping for the next best thing she can imagine. Such a superficial existence is frightening.
#Whartonbuddyread @Graywacke @Lcsmcat Thankyou for the discussions and your insights.

‘ They say that when a stranger‘s face seems familiar, it is because it is like a forgotten face of your childhood. ‘

What a touching thought.♥️💔
I‘ve finally started , on page 10. ( so I‘ve a bit to go yet 😁)
@rubyslippersreads @quietjenn @Kimzey @erzascarletbookgasm @catebutler @CarolynM @LeahBergen @elkeOriginal @batsy @Tamra @jlhammar @Ruthiella @Sparklemn @MrsK @Jess_Read_This #FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

I wasn‘t too drawn to the book, but I‘m totally enjoying the TV series. I might not have been drawn to the series either , untill I realized it starred Claire Danes .. of Handmaids Tale. She is such a good actress ❤️

Just started this morning, really enjoying Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont. ♥️

I loved this psychological drama. MC , David Kelsey is seriously stuggling with his grasp on reality. Bizarre, yet written in such a believable way , because it is believable, yet we rarely come upon these characters in real life. Is a deeply traumatised person capable of anything ? Obsession is a real draw for some people. How far they may take it is frightening. Subtle humour too. I‘ll be savouring the P Highsmith‘s books I have left.

I‘m onto my next Patricia Highsmith. Perfect holiday ( any day ) reading 👌🏻♥️

On a weeks break in West Cork. Just finished The Blunderer! Very good, similar feel to Strangers on a Train.
Murder and psychological torment... I‘ll be sad when I‘ve read all her books .. that won‘t be for awhile yet though 👍🏻😁

Im trying the first in Ruth Rendell‘s Wexford mysteries. I loved the stand alone I read. This book is less complicated, very readable, very believable, real like it‘s actually happening next door ( in the old days ). I‘m loving the details of the time .the immersion heater, the fabric tacked on the kitchen press . . ‘ the police station a concrete box of tricks amid the quiet crowded houses of High Street‘ the overall atmosphere she creates 👌🏻

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Custom of the Country… on to Book Three this week.
Colony… only starting
A Dark Adapted Eye , my second Ruth Rendell ( I read A Judgement In Stone last week 👍🏻)

Thoroughly enjoying all these. ♥️♥️♥️
Happy reading week everyone 👍🏻😁
Hey Cindy 👋🏻 hope all is well.

This was great. Suspense, some lovely writing, and I loved the narrator‘s little shocking comments:

‘ No doubt he did. One wonders what Joan Smith would have done with children if she had had them.
Eaten them , perhaps. ‘

You just don‘t expect these random comments , they are so matter of fact, and unexpected!
Loving Ruth Rendell , have ordered more of her books. A good thriller writer. A good writer.

Trying another thriller ( the last one didn‘t work out too well)
So far this is really good 🤞🏻

I really enjoyed this one too @LeahBergen . It is , as you so beautifully put it , ‘ a moving portrait of a woman‘s life ‘ and I got caught up in the lives of Patricia and her family.

Lots of snobbery and clothes too, playing a big part in this story.
Her dress was …‘ rust trimmed with green and ever such a saucy hat ‘ … ( sounds good to me ! )

I‘ll say no more , no spoilers 👍🏻#PersephoneClub

“You never forget those days when life blossomed. The blossom fell ; the fruit was gathered; the trees stood bare; but yew them, split them, saw them , burn them, and still about your winter rooms there‘d be the honeyed smell of that dead spring time …”

Nearly finished, really enjoying.

#PersephoneClub

I was intending to go for a Booker book this afternoon, but I‘m tired and feel like something more chilled out. Which I‘m thinking this will be. Meg Mason praises this one … 🤞🏻😊

#AlphabetGame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I really enjoyed this one with the #PersephoneClub recently. A story about Tom‘s and Edie‘s retirement .. beautiful writing, an insightful look at life. I‘m anxious to read more by this author.

#WeeklyForecast
I hope to start
Our Wives for the ⛺️
Custom of the Country , Book Two. Thoroughly enjoyed Book One. ♥️

Princes … still havnt started
Trust .. still only halfway.
A slow book week last week.

Have a great reading week everyone 👍🏻♥️
Hi Cindy 👋🏻 hope you are well.

#AlphabetGame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Letter F

Fingersmith ♥️ What a great twisty turny atmospheric book. I‘d love to read it again for the first time.

‘Presently her attention was drawn to a lady in black who was examining the pictures through a tortoise-shell eye-glass adorned with diamonds and hanging from a long pearl chain. Undine was instantly struck by the opportunities which this toy presented for graceful wrist movements and supercilious turns of the head ‘

Book One , Oh Undine I see trouble ahead
Enjoying this one
#WhartonBuddyRead

Beautiful edition from Paula @Centique Thankyou ♥️

#Alphabetgame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Letter B
I remember loving this book, the writing, the characters, the story. An excellent read.

Please join in everyone who wants to 👍🏻♥️

I‘m afraid I‘m bailing. This started off with promice. I was enjoying the different relationships and where they might go… but then the content went more and more out of my reach, and I felt lost in it all. I think it‘s a marmite book. I look forward to the discussion, maybe I will be enlightened and decide to give it another go. ⛺️ #CampLitsy

A new stack! Just came in the post 🎉

#AlphabetGame Letter A @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Your favorite book beginning with A

The tagged book Is one my favorite thrillers. Great writing and suspense. Thanks for the tag @CarolynM

Would you like to join in @EverydayImReading @emmaturi @erzascarletbookgasm

Between a pick and a so-so. I enjoyed the story, lovely descriptions of the circus in Victorian times , but it did go on a bit too long at the end.

I realised this book was going over my head , but I knew too it was brilliant to me. So I needed to Youtube some interviews with the author. Turns out I had no idea what was going on. I found out a lot about the structure of the book. I also am very drawn to the author, his intelligence, his warmth , especially when he tells us of his favourite character in the book , then he becomes a self revealing man . Now back to the book 👍🏻♥️

#WeeklyForecast

Circus of Wonders , hope to finish in the next few days, very enjoyable.
Trust, loving it.
Start Edith Wharton
Start Either/ Or
Get ready for the Persephone 💫

Under a little book pressure here. . 😬🤞🏻

Happy reading friends ♥️
Hiya Cindy 😘

Sunday morning reading. Really enjoying this. Helen and Benjamin are fascinating characters 👍🏻

Just stacked this after @JillR ‘s review and looked it up on kindle …. 99p ! Delighted 😃

Trust. My first venture into the Booker long list. I‘m intrigued by where this opening sentence will lead to…

Riveting, I loved this book. Psychological thriller, Guy a brilliant young architect meets Bruno on a train, a man obsessed with the perfect murder. Something happens between them. Guys ability to engineer a white bridge like an angels wing. Bruno‘s devil like creepiness. Why does one man murder , why do murderous wars continue ? The questions asked , the brilliance of the writing , the detail, that tomato coloured woollen tie ! Ten out of ten ♥️

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

1. Both are good. If I have to choose , it‘s hardback.

2. With our weather I like the cosy indoor read.

3. Both have their own magic, I‘ll say Autumn.

Thanks for the tag @julesG
Hi Sherri ♥️

I‘ll tag @EverydayImReading @batsy @emmaturi and everyone who‘d like to join in. ♥️

My good friend Sinead has re-joined Litsy
Her Litsy name now is @EverydayImReading

We are neighbours and in our Bookclub together. Please welcome and follow my old friend. So excited your joining Sinead 🥰

Husband is proud of his book haul from John‘s Bookshop Athlone.
Looks good !
Rupert is for our granddaughters special Rupert shelf 🥰