The Forgotten Room: A Novel | 
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TODAY‘S PROMPT: PASTEL
Three women, three generations ....what is their connection?
THE FORGOTTEN ROOM is a book that historical fiction and women's fiction fans will devour.
FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/38maw894
Reading ‘Team W‘ books for an author event in Rhode Island in November. ‘Victorine‘ is what a character calls his muse in The Forgotten Room.
The real Victorine Meurent was Manet‘s muse, but she was an excellent artist herself. If you want to read more about Victorine, The Paris Novel is an excellent book.
https://laurajaenart.com/happy-birthday-victorine-meurent/
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:
#ABOUTABOOK
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Today‘s Prompt: BY MULTIPLE AUTHORS
Love books by these authors.
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pickI found it a little difficult to keep track of the various fathers and mothers at times, but I loved how engrossing this story was. The way the generations kept coming together only to be thwarted made for an epic set of love stories, and I always love a wartime woman doctor. #historicalfiction
1) I have, but I can‘t recall when I last did.
2) Tagged book
3) Probably something from the mid Victorian period until the cusp of the Great Depression
#sundayfunday
1. My high school English teacher introduced me to Norah Lofts and her multigenerational novels in which the house is another character.
2. Tagged.
3. 1860s to 1920s
#SundayFunday
Check out the novel summary on Goodreads.com. Love how these three writers pen a story weaving three different generations of women. Beatriz Williams is one of my top 10 fave authors. I‘ll read anything by B. Williams and the collaboration on this novel was creatively designed - I almost had to take notes!
It's discussion time for this month's #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I posted five questions under the Spoiler tag - you can find them either through my feed or by searching for the #LiteraryCrew tag.
I saw a lot of positive thoughts for this book, and I agree! What did you think overall? Upon viewing the discussion questions, is there anything else you wish to discuss about this book?
KarouBlue, Jerdencon, catebutler, BethM, megnews, CoverToCoverGirl, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, jimfields3, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead5. What was your experience reading the novel? Did the alternating chapters hold together seamlessly or did you find the shifts jarring? ~from LitLovers Discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
4. As the mystery unraveled itself during the course of the novel, were there any points where you felt you had the answers to the riddles? If so, were your predictions born out...or were you wrong? ~from LitLovers Discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
3. A central concern in the novel, is the power of love, whether appropriate or not. Trace the paths of love in this book. Discuss how love has consequences beyond the two people involved and their time. ~from LitLovers Discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
2. Lies and secrets are a major theme in The Forgotten Room: the way they ripple, like a pebble thrown into a pond, through time and across generations. How were the characters affected by the many secrets eventually uncovered in the book. What responsibilities for truth and openness do all of us have to the generations that follow us? ~adapted from LitLovers Discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
1. Of the three entwined stories that make up The Forgetting Room, which character(s) were you most drawn to? Which character's story held your interest more than the others? Or were they all equally compelling? ~from LitLovers discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
pickWow- this was a really interesting collaboration by three authors, with three storylines that all connected together slowly throughout the book. It tells the story of Olive in the 1890s, Lucy in the 1920s, and Kate in the 1940s. It is a story of friendship, love, and heartbreak. I enjoyed putting the clues together as I read, to see how each woman's story connected to the others.
#LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle
pickI have yet to be disappointed with the collaborative writings of White, Williams, and Willig. Sweet, multilayered time period stories, with a dash of mystery and some romance are the perfect escape reads. In this one, a room at the top of a mansion in New York has secrets of a love affair at the end of the 19th century, which affects characters in the 1920s and 1940s. Captivating stories expertly interlocked. #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
We‘re fast approaching the end of the month, which means discussion time soon for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead . I will post questions the evening (ET).
I know some of us have finished and others (like me) are still progressing through this. Any thoughts to share? I love seeing this story come together!
KarouBlue, Jerdencon, catebutler, BethM, megnews, CoverToCoverGirl, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, jimfields3, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead
Check in time for #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I know a few of us have finished, and others just started, but any impressions on readings so far?
I finished the second section and love seeing the pieces coming together in the storylines.
KarouBlue, Jerdencon, catebutler, BethM, megnews, CoverToCoverGirl, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, jimfields3, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead
pickHistorical fiction following 3 generations of women and The Forgotten Room. Sounds like something that I would usually love. This one got a bit confusing for me. I thought about drawing a family tree at one point. Still, I enjoyed the characters and storylines quite a bit. Looking forward to discussion with the #LiteraryCrew later this month.
Check in time for #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ers!
What are your thoughts so far? For me, I‘ve enjoyed everything I have read by Lauren Willig and Beatriz Williams, so I like the three time eras they‘ve crafted with Karen White. Also, I‘d love to see the house turned hospital!
KarouBlue, Jerdencon, catebutler, BethM, megnews, CoverToCoverGirl, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, jimfields3, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead
Here is the suggested reading schedule for next month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead . Read at your own pace; feel free to use this guide only as a suggestion. I will make check in posts throughout the month. Discussion on April 30th!
KarouBlue, Jerdencon, catebutler, BethM, megnews, CoverToCoverGirl, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, jimfields3, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead
I was excited to visit my library‘s used book store—well, that‘s a given—but I was especially excited to find this copy for the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead and for only $3!
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II. 42; one of my favorites is tagged ⬆️
III. Some family birthdays 🎂
IV. Tex Mex ⬆️
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@4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads
🌺 tagged
🌺🌺 “Well, that's the thing about choices, isn't it? There are always more to make. I've never seen a street where you couldn't cross to the other side.”
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Thanks for the tag Lisa 🥰
1️⃣ just finished the tagged
2️⃣ The Deep, Alma Katsu
3️⃣ Island of Sea Women & The Forgotten Room
#weekendreads
@rachelsbrittain
The patter of rain against the blacked-out stained glass dome above where I sat numbed me like a hypnotist‘s gold watch.
#firstlinefriday
@ShyBookOwl
pickA ruby necklace, a miniature portrait and a house connect three generations of women in this story about love and secrets. I found it difficult to keep the details of each timeline straight and was really annoyed at the lack of communication between the characters but it was a good story overall.
pickOne of my book challenges this year is to read all the books I placed on on my Goodreads TBR in 2016. I love reading backlist and really finding some great gems! This one has three timelines 1890, 1920 and 1945 and three sets of characters who are linked in some way. Loved the mansion that is also a character in this book. 4⭐️ book 33
The patter of rain against the blacked-out stained glass dome above where I sat numbed me like a hypnotist‘s gold watch.
#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl
1. This is my husband and SIL with their parents in the early 80s. My SIL‘s expression makes me laugh every time I see it 😂
2. Tagged.
3. Walks
4. Milk
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Today‘s Prompt: ABOUT A SOLDIER
If you haven‘t read this book yet, you are missing out. LOVED IT!!
A house, a ruby necklace, a law firm, and an injured soldier start the connection and get the pieces together in this beautifully told story filled with love, loss, revenge, and secrets.
FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/vn83sxy
@authorbeatriz
@laurenwillig
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pickEnjoyable light historical fiction and family mystery. The novel follows three generations of women and their connections to an NYC mansion, and to the men that live(d) there. Mild complaints: there's a problematic doctor/patient relationship, and the FatedMates (TM) trope doesn't always work, but I liked this one overall.
What a lovely surprise @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks . This means so much to me, thank you so much! 💗 I just finished a Karen White novel, and I am really excited to start this one tonight. Thanks so much Misty! This really brightened my day!
pickThis book was so beautiful and reminiscent of Kate Morton. A beautiful tale of love and longing throughout three generations. I whizzed through this! It was honestly just so romantic and delightful!
I‘m a Beatriz Williams fan and now I‘m reading my first Lauren Willig- The English Wife #botmbuddyread - so I‘m excited to read this book written by those two along with author Karen White! Thank you for my birthday surprise 😘 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
#photobomb by Gertrude 😻 and Willa 😹
pickI love a story that travels across decades with story lines that tie together at the end. This one had a nice thread through it. #LitsyAtoZ
Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White work beautifully together as well as alone.
I have enjoyed the books they have collaboratively written as well as the books they write solo.
These two books were truly a masterpiece with no way to tell who wrote which part and FABULOUS story lines.
LOVED both books.
I understand there is a third one in the works. :)
Have you read these books?
Both are reviewed on my blog.
Judy, @Judybskt thank you so much for your amazing #stuffedstockingswap package! I love everything! One Day in December is at the very top of my wish list at the moment, and The Forgotten Room is exactly the kind of epic genre blend I love! All the goodies are perfect, even the wrapping paper and card are adorable. ❤️🤗
🎅 #sss @Avanders Thanks for hosting!
This is sweet! Congrats @TheLibrarian on your huge milestone! #70kgiveaway
I had a lot of favorites this year. The Forgotten Room stands out because it was written by 3 of my favorite authors.
