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Monsoon Summer
Monsoon Summer | Julia Gregson
By the award-winning author of East of the Sun, a moving love story spanning the globe from England to India, about the forbidden love between a young Indian doctor and an English midwife. Oxfordshire, 1947. Kit Smallwood, hiding a painful secret and exhausted from nursing soldiers during the Second World War, escapes to Wickam Farm where her friend is setting up a charity that will send European midwives to the Moonstone Home in South India. At Wickam Farm, Kit meets Tomas Thekkeden, an Indian doctor finishing his PhD at Oxford University. They quickly fall in love with each other to the chagrin of their parents. But Kit and Thomas are excited for the future and hungry for adventure. Against their parents wishes, they secretly marry and move to India where Kit plans to run the Moonstone Home. But far from being a romantic adventure, Kits life in India isnt what she imagined. Her relationship with Tomas and his large, traditional family begins to unravel, her job is fraught with tension, and she is faced with a newly independent Indiawhich now resents England for withdrawing so quicklywhere riots have left millions dead. Kit tries to form close relationships with her colleagues, but soon learns her limits when her naivet lands her in a frightening and dangerous situation. Based on true accounts of European midwives in India, Monsoon Summer is a powerful story of secrets, the nature of home, the comforts and frustrations of family, and how far well go to be with those we love.
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VanessaCW
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An insightful read and extremely vividly told. The descriptions of India and its customs are depicted evocatively and realistically. It highlights the prejudices and attitudes towards women, plus the many traditions in such a culture. The subject of midwifery is touched upon quite significantly and is interestingly illustrated. There are some complex characters who add to the richness of the story. An engaging and absorbing tale.

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CleverGirl
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I wasn't sure about this at first because there can be quite a lot of "plucky English girls going against the grain" type books and they can be pretty generic with nearly interchangeable protagonists. This was wholly different! Telling the story from multiple view points really added depth. I was a little disappointed that a few ends were left untied and that felt sloppy rather than deliberate, but enjoyed it anyway!

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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Thunder continues to roll around. This book is just okay though. I might switch it out to something else - a lovely rainy afternoon with thunder and lightning - perfect time to settle into a good book shouldn't be wasted on something that is just "okay". ?

Lindy Beautiful view. Hope you find the right book for your mood. 8y
[DELETED] 2232195534 Lovely! Love dark skies!! 8y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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#CurrentlyReading Monsoon Summer. We're expecting another severe thunderstorm any moment now - there was a tornado here on Wednesday - and it's getting really dark now. So indoor reading today with an eye on the radar! #AugustPhotoChallenge

BookishMarginalia Keep dry and safe and reading! 8y
Notafraidofwords Stay Safe! 8y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders Thanks!! 👍🏻👍🏻 🌩🌩 @BookishMarginalia and @Notafraidofwords! 8y
PurpleyPumpkin Wow, hope the weather doesn't get too bad. 🌧 8y
rubyslippersreads Be sure to keep your ereader charged in case of power outages. 🌩📚 8y
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LitHousewife
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Let's try this one on for size. #nowreading

Reviewsbylola I loved her last book. 8y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders About 30% of the way through. It goes up and down sometimes for me, but I do like the character of Kit! 8y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Went to the annual family reunion beach day yesterday. Brought the Kobo along to read on the car ride up and back, and was the only time reading yesterday. It was a stunning day on Lake Huron! Ride home also included listening to the Tragically Hip's final concert on CBC Radio and then catching final song on TV.

[DELETED] 2232195534 Beautiful! 8y
LitHousewife I miss the Great Lakes! 8y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders It was very pretty yesterday @LitHousewife! Very calm. Pretty neat I got to hang by two of them week! Was out by Point Pelee and on Lake Erie on Wednesday too. 😁 8y
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LitHousewife
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Enough about a bailed book. Here's a look at what I've got on my #tbrtuesday. So much to look forward to. No reason to look back with regret.

BethFishReads Thirteenth Tale!!! 💗💗💗💗 8y
LitHousewife @BethFishReads Yes!! I can't wait to reread it. I don't do that often enough. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 8y
Zelma I finally read The Thirteenth Tale last year and loved it. Why did I wait so long? 8y
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Dogearedcopy You know 'The Thirteenth Tale' is on the #litsygoespostal circuit, right? 8y
Dogearedcopy ^ The above spoiler is for other Litsyers (not you!) 8y
Dogearedcopy Also, this title happens to be in my #audiobookpantheon! Jill Tanner and Bianca Amato are absolutely *amazing* ! 😊 8y
Laalaleighh The thirteenth tale!! 😍😍😍😍😍 8y
BethFishReads 13 is also on my top audio list @Dogearedcopy 8y
[DELETED] 2232195534 I loved The Thirteenth Tale!! Doing a reread of it myself soon for a book group meeting. 8y
Reviewsbylola I really want to read Monsoon Summer! 8y
LitHousewife @Dogearedcopy Yes. That is why it's in my stack. It was my first book. I'm starting off with a bang. 😍 8y
LitHousewife My spoiler above is just for @Dogearedcopy. 😃 8y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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It was @LitHousewife that got me interested in reading Monsoon Summer, after seeing her post about it. Netgalley just approved it, so I'm fitting this one in for my "summer reads"!

Reviewsbylola I loved her last book. I hope this is just as good! 8y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders Good to hear @Reviewsbylola! I haven't read anything by her yet! 8y
LitHousewife I hope you love it! It's up next for me. 8y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders I'm liking it so far!! 8y
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LitHousewife
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Great mail day today. A book that moves from England to India (love both settings so much) and my very first pair of LuLaRoe leggings. They feel like butter, and they remind me of my teen years, and they coordinate with my Read Harder, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Detroit City t-shirts. I am in love!

Penny_LiteraryHoarders Oooh that looks good!! Adding to the TBR!! And Lurv your leggings!!! 👍🏻 8y
CherylDeFranceschi ❤️ the leggings! 8y
LitHousewife @Penny_LiteraryHoarders @CherylDeFranceschi I want to be buried in these leggings!!!! 8y
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Owlizabeth LULAROE!!! I'm addicted 😍 8y
LitHousewife @Owlizabeth How can you not be??? 8y
RealLifeReading Cute leggings! Are they cassette tape leggings?? 8y
Reviewsbylola I loved Julia Gregson's last book. I can't wait for this one! 8y
BookishMarginalia 💜 the print! 8y
lcarter3489 #lularoeaddict love love love them! I have two more pair on the way not including my shirts 😂 8y
Megabooks Super cute! 8y
LitHousewife @lcarter3489 How are the shirts???? 8y
britt_brooke Those pants. 👍🏻👍🏻 8y
Carol I must know more about your leggings! 8y
LitHousewife @Carol They are LuLaRoe leggings and I am in love. They are sold via Facebook only as far as I can tell. My consultant is Melissa Owens. You can find her on FB at SHOP LuLaRoe Melissa Owens. 8y
Carol @LitHousewife thanks! 8y
lcarter3489 @LitHousewife so comfy and soft! I have a couple Randy's and they hide my post baby body 😂 love them! 8y
PrezBookster Those pants are everything!!!! 8y
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The_Real_Nani
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Set in post-Independence India, the tension between whites and Indians is the compelling backdrop for a romance between a white woman and an Indian man, navigating a traditional world struggling to accept social change. A fine love story. Thanks for the arc, @TouchstoneBooks!

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The_Real_Nani
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Got my ARC today! Thanks, @TouchstoneBooks! Can't wait to read it!

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jayecasso
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Ready to begin reading my ARC of Monsoon Summer!

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TouchstoneBooks
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Keep an eye out for this one - new from the wonderful author of EAST OF THE SUN, coming in August! I was so thoroughly transported to the sights, smells, + FOODS of India that I had a major craving. Reviewers, let me know if you want an ARC!

Autumn I loved East of the Sun! 8y
The_Real_Nani I would love an ARC! 8y
Rhondareads Loved East Of the Sun would love an arc😍 8y
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kathy_h yes please! 8y
TheBrockUEnglishMajor I'm new to this app but I would love to read the arc for this novel to give a thoughtful review. 8y
ReadingOver50 I would like an ARC 8y
ebrady I'm new to this app also but I'd love an ARC. And I could feature it in our LFL! 8y
thatkruegergirl I would love a copy. :) 8y
MalkaWrites I would love a copy! 8y
MsMegV That is a great picture! I am a book reviewer and blogger..first day on this app and loving what books I am seeing😄😉 8y
JSW Loved East of the Sun! 8y
jennifersmeth Would love an ARC to read and review! 8y
LittleWonder I would absolutely love a copy to review! 8y
haanim Total newbie here, excuse my ignorance. But what's an ARC 🤔 🙈 8y
charlotte @Haanim An ARC is an advanced reading copy. A version of the book that certain people such as reviewers are given to read before it's officially published. 8y
haanim @Dragonsatemyface got it 😁 thanks! 8y
BeckyLeJ I would LOVE an ARC of this one!!! 8y
Valkeerie An ARC would be wonderful! I would be happy to give a detailed review on Amazon as well. 8y
Alyazia I love it 8y
rahrahread I'd be very interested in an ARC! 8y
rahrahread (and now I want Indian food.) 8y
quirkyreader Yes please, I would like an ARC 8y
Antigone Heading up India next week.... Arc would be awesome! 8y
LianneB Love your photo. Yummy! 8y
LauraLeah I would love an ARC. 8y
Britleigh I would be interested in an ARC. 8y
pH7 I'd be interested in an ARC too. 8y
Darkmoonrising2361 I would be interested in an ARC. 8y
Melli I would be interested.. Sound interesting 8y
Ericka Definitely interested in an ARC 8y
BeverleeWitvoetAbell Would love to have an ARC 8y
readinginthedark I'm definitely interested in an ARC! I'll be reading it anyway, so earlier would be awesome. :) 8y
comealongpond180 Totally interested in an ARC! I just joined litsy but am active on goodreads Instagram Twitter and my blog! 8y
melissajayne I would like an ARC; sounds like a fantastic book 8y
kmcieslak Would LOVE an ARC! 8y
Toowellred Please consider me for an ARC. I happily review for Netgally, Goodreads and Amazon. I'm new as of today to List, and will be posting reviews here as well! 8y
Yasdnilr I read East of the Sun - it was great. Would love to review the latest 8y
Mel41099 I'd love an ARC! 8y
EmiRu Would really love an ARC. Books about India are my kryptonite. 8y
HappyOccurrence I'd love an ARC! 8y
Emmalee I'd love an ARC! 8y
Cynthia I'd love an ARC to review on my blog! 8y
sprainedbrain I would love to read and review an ARC! 8y
Suzyb I would love to an ARC to read and review xx 8y
Louise Would love an ARC to read and review. The book sounds intriguing! 8y
Craftylady New to the site - what is an ARC please 8y
Kate2 Would love an ARC 8y
AmandaRenee.1127 @Craftylady I'm new here too but... ARC=Advanced Reading Copy. Not sure how you get that though. This should be interesting! 8y
MilenaM That sounds so good! I love forbidden love stories and would love to get ARC 8y
TaysMommy11 I would love an ARC 8y
Han13091 I would love an ARC 8y
MarissaKennerson I would love an arc! 8y
Niks_Nook I would love an ARC!! 😍 8y
GretchenA +1 for an ARC 8y
Donna_sBookMinute @Craftylady an ARC is an Advanced Review Copy. Publishers send them to readers who request them in order to have reviews available before the release date. There are, usually, guidelines for making requests on the publisher's website. 8y
Donna_sBookMinute I would like an ARC please. Thank you. 8y
ModernGypsy I would like an ARC please. Thank you. 8y
SRSbook I'd love an ARC :)) 8y
KarouBlue 📚 I would love an ARC! 😎 8y
loweredvoices ARC lover, here! Do you still have more to give? 8y
Alyss741 I feel stupid asking but what is an ARC? 8y
Colleen1 Advanced reader copy- sometimes publishers send these free 8y
golightly Oh, me please! 🙋 I went to India when I was young, I'm still always looking for ways to go back, even just through words! 8y
books_cats_art @Alyss741 it's an Advanced Reader Copy.... It is provided to certain groups of people (booksellers, readers, librarians, etc) prior to publication and often is a more "rough" copy in that it may have a different binding and may be slightly different than the final copy with typos and such. 8y
books_cats_art Also, I would love one, please!🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻 8y
Iira Me too! 8y
belovedaboyeur I would greatly appreciate an ARC! This book sounds intriguing. Thank you! ✨📚 8y
rogueitup I'd love an ARC, this sounds like a book that really whisks you away ^.^ 8y
JohnsPrincess I've always wanted to go to India! Would love an ARC! 8y
CatieTaylor I'd love one! Sounds beautiful! 8y
Niks_Nook Would love an ARC! 8y
DivineDiana Just added to my "to read"! Would so appreciate an ARC! 8y
boymom_77 I would absolutely love an ARC!! 💕👊🏻 8y
pinesandpalms Would love an ARC! 8y
Miznanner Added to my stack! I am a periodic BookBrowse/Goodreads reviewer-- would love an ARC! 8y
BriMae Would love an ARC, this book sounds great! 8y
jjokisch I'm a HUGE reader and actually reading a book set in India right now. I would LOVE an ARC! 8y
ChrisM Would love an ARC of this! I'm a librarian and occasional book blogger 8y
tairy.fales would love to have an ARC of this! 8y
Kristin_Martin I would love an ARC as well! 8y
Libwithattitude Yes please would love an arc to review :-) 8y
AmberTheArtist This sounds like a great read; I'd love an ARC! 8y
jayecasso I would love an ARC! My review policy as well as my contact information and rating system can be found here: jaycasso.wordpress.com/review-policy 8y
Brittacakes20 I'd love an arc!!!😊 this looks super interesting! 8y
TouchstoneBooks WHOA hey guys, totally overwhelmed and delighted by this response! ☺️ Unfortunately we only have so many ARCs, but if you are a book reviewer please email me your name, blog, + address + we'll try to work it out! kelsey.manning@simonandschuster.com 8y
Hsudonym Love an advanced copy too! Sound wonderful! 8y
Go4cubies I would love an ARC. I really loved East of the Sun. I work at a bookstore if that helps. 8y
InspirationClothesline I'd love an ARC! I'm a book review blogger with a few publishing groups and a true foodie at heart so this sounds up my alley! 8y
shafs @TouchstoneBooks I'd love to have an advanced copy of this book, As an ardent fan of India based books east of the sun is one of the best I've read so far ! Even though am not a professional reviewer l'd love to start reviewing books starting with this book ,by my favorite author 🙃 8y
RachM I'd love an ARC! 8y
Renee_Cupp I'd love an ARC if they're still available. 8y
Momspeerad I'd love an ARC!!!! 8y
Pexter Ditto 😀 8y
Lasalsas I would love to read this book! I'm intrigued. Yes, please to an ARC! 8y
Reviewsbylola East of the Sun was amazing. I definitely want to read this as well. 8y
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