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In brief: Violet is a spinster in the 1930s and eager to get away from her mother. So she moves towns, meets some new friends and joins a group of broderers. But it all becomes more complex… The good: The story really grows on you and stays with you. The not-so-good: The story is rather... Continue Reading →
A busy week as always. It wasn't great for football, but on the upside it means I'll have more time to read (plus a functional voice). I was lucky to receive some books in the mail this week! A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier (available now, RPR $32.99) arrived thanks to Harper Collins (how did... Continue Reading →
A quick rundown… Honor Bright leaves the Quaker community for a new life in England but events leave her lost and lonely in a new land. Strengths: Interesting to learn more about the Underground Railroad and Quaker life. Weaknesses: A little slow to start. Why I read it: Received from The Reading Room – thank... Continue Reading →
Today's going to be a busy day around here – working, cooking and catching up with family and friends. Thank goodness there's the mail to look forward to! My mailbox was quite good this week, even though I shunned the shops (oh so busy). The last of my sale books from The Book Depository arrived,... Continue Reading →
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