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For #FriendsDay 💚
Still a favorite - book & movie.

I really enjoyed this book. It was exactly what I was in the mood for. Think I will be reading a lot more of this author's books. She has a similar style to Jilly Cooper or Anita Burgh.. good story, lots of characters and lots of drama, but still a fairly light and enjoyable read.

Another author recommended to by a reader's group. So far I'm really enjoying this book.

Finally finished this chunky (600p) and delightfully warm read! Near the end, some of the romantic elements started to get a little melodramatic for me, but Binchy reigned it in and had me cheering for Benny and Eve. The small town setting reminded me of an Irish version of Stars Hallow and the kooky townspeople rounded out the cozy story nicely. Will be reaching for more Binchy in the future!
Second March #roll100 complete!
#catsoflitsy

I get today off in observance of Cesar Chavez Day (a holiday in California), so I‘m starting my day reading with our sleepy pup. I‘m almost halfway done with Circle of Friends for my second #roll100 pick and very much enjoying it so far. Hoping to finish it up in time to squeeze in my #bookspin for the month 😬
#dogsoflitsy

It‘s been a few years since I read any Maeve Binchy, and I don‘t exactly remember what titles entirely, but I have fond memories of her and her novels which are almost all set, at least in part, in Ireland 🇮🇪 🍀 .

#LitsySpringBreak. Ireland

Sure, Minnie Driver and Chris O'Donnell had big parts in the film adaptation of this wonderful book by #MaeveBinchy. But we all know the real stars were Alan Cumming's Creepy Sean Walsh and Colin Firth's moustache. #AugustAuthors
 @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I normally don‘t like movie-tie in covers, but it‘s only fair to use this one since the movie introduced me to this author and to Minnie Driver. (Although, apologies to Chris O‘Donnell bc in my memory it was Matt Damon in this movie. I guess my brain was mixing it with Good Will Hunting.) #AugustAuthors

By no means have I read all of her works, but of the ones I have, this is my favorite.
#MaeveBinchy #augustauthors

#AugustAuthors Day 6: In the ten years that we have blogging over at GatheringBooks, I just realized that we have not featured anything at all by #MaeveBinchy

One of my favorites! 🇮🇪☘️💚
#irishauthorsetinireland #magnificentmarch

Day 11 - #Circle #PoetryMatters

#LilithJuly
I looked for books set in the fifties, the prime time of #DooWop & saw one of my favorites & also a favorite book-to-film adaptation (except for the unfortunate Colin Firth character & his mustache. Don‘t make my Mr. Darcy an ugly sleazeball!😱). Anyway, there‘s a college dance & music & Fats Domino on the movie soundtrack, so I think it counts. 😉

This book is one of my all-time favorites! 🇮🇪
#ireland #letstraveljuly

Beautiful and smart and healthy

I'm a fan of the movie by the same name but I'd never read the book so when I had a reading challenge prompt of "Set in Ireland or by an Irish Author", I knew that this was the time to pick it up. Set in the 1950s and bouncing between Knockglen and Dublin this follows Benny as she navigates life, friendship, and love with the university's golden boy. I flew through this despite its 576 pages, which should tell you that I truly loved this.

I recently read my first Binchy & oh how I adored it! Sometimes books come into our lives at just the right moment & this was one of them. It was comfort food for the soul, & the perfect book to curl up w/ on a cold winter day. Binchy writes w/ a simplicity that‘s brilliant, & her characters! I absolutely fell in love w/ several in the novel, & feel like they‘ve become friends. Don‘t you just love when that happens w/ a book! #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead

Representing #Ireland, like the good little Irish girl I am! #literaryluck

Will shortly post the final questions for the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of #CircleOfFriends. Thanks everyone who joined in and contributed.

I may possibly have communicated mixed messages about the March book for #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead. Apologies if I have - I got myself confused 🙄😳🤦‍♂️, the next book we will be reading together is Firefly Summer which will start on 19th March.

Great Binchy read and probably the best story in my opinion. The characters were well-developed and some you could love and some you could hate. It's a coming-of-age story that follows the lives of several girls as they grow into young women, navigate romantic relationships, and try to come to terms with who they are as people. I'm looking forward to reading Firefly Summer next and would recommend her books to those who love reading about Ireland.

Will shortly post the questions for Chapters 15 - 17 for the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of #CircleOffriends.

#CircleOfFriends #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead

Will shortly post the questions for chapters 12 - 14, sorry these are so late. Been a VERY busy week at work and also been scrabbling trying o finish off books before the end of the month. I will seek to get back on track by posting questions for chapters 15 - 17 tomorrow, and 18-20 on Saturday.

#MaeveBinchyBuddyRead #CircleOfFriends

Will shortly post the questions for Chapter 9 - 11.

Apologies for being a bit late, but will shortly post the questions for Chapters 5 - 8 of the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of #CircleOfFriends.

Like before I will post these under spoilers so as not to spoil anyone‘s reading.

Currently reading Circle of Friends for the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead.

Up to 6 hrs 33 minutes, and 345 Pages, in the #24B4Monday #readathon with under 4 hours to go on the first day.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances @TheReadingMermaid is unable to co-host this month‘s Readathon but sends everyone her best wishes and support, whilst I hold the fort and encourage everyone during the challenge. Big shoes to fill but will do my best! 😳😊