Welcome to Litsy!

This was another one from the bottom of my TBR list, and it was a good read. It takes place in Germany just after WWII, and is understandably grim. It was very interesting though to examine each person‘s reactions to the terrible conditions and to imagine how I would have fared. A good book to read on a cold, dark January day.

#Pop19 progress report.... 29/40... so just 11 to go....
How‘s everyone else doing?

Germany after wwii, during reconstruction.

Thanks to ILL I have read the book. Now time to #readthemovie

This was a so-so for me almost a pan. I just did not connect with any of the characters except one (and he unfortunately didn‘t have a happy ending). The only thing that saved this from being a pan was the descriptions of Hamburg. #Rhidianread

Finished...and I‘m left with a lot of unanswered questions. It seems like the ending came too rushed; I was hoping for more. A unique look at World War II‘s aftermath in Germany, from various perspectives. But, still lacking in something. A few weeks late, but finally completed #RhidianRead ! #Deweys24HourReadathon

#Vladimir #catsoflitsy

Somehow I missed posting a wrap-up post for #RhidianRead ! I‘m still reading, and I know a few of you were still waiting for a copy, so please feel free to share your thoughts when you have a chance to read this!

This was the first #buddyread @CouronneDhiver and I put up for a vote, and I think that worked out well! We‘re thinking about our next read, so stay tuned for that. If you‘re up for the next one, let us know! Thanks everyone!

Well, finally. Look what arrived in the mail today?! #Rhidianread #Buddyread #imreallylate

On Sunday afternoons, I often find myself procrastinating on work responsibilities. For the next hour, this is more important. #Rhidianread

Finished last night! Will post review later. Just checking in for the #rhidianread.

Book 93/165 3/9/19

#RhidianRead #buddyread
The author‘s inspiration for the novel is his grandfather who requisitioned a house for his family in 1946 Hamburg.In a unique move,he allowed the German owners‘ to remain & share the house.The novel‘s intrigue, it‘s vivid, sensory, details of ruins juxtaposed with splendor, it‘s tensions between the “occupiers”& those who lost, are palpable.The culture of the orphaned “children of rubble”is heartbreaking in it‘s detail.

#RhidianRead #buddyread

Just finished chapter 8. Anxious to know what happens next.
#RhidianRead checkin

#rhidianread @CouronneDhiver @Librarybelle
I finished this book today. The ending was a bit unfinished imo. But the book was very good. Two families impacted by the war. The British family who occupies a German families house. And how this leads to unintended consequences.

We‘re scheduled to be on the 3rd section today. How is everyone doing? I finally had a chance to start it this morning and hope to get a few more pages in before I go into work (hooray for snow delays!). #RhidianRead

And, I hope I remembered to tag everyone. If I missed someone, please let me know!

I‘ve spent the day getting caught up with Litsy and look forward to spending the rest of the evening working on #rhidianread.

Things have been a bit crazy for me lately so I haven‘t had a chance to post anything but that didn‘t stop me from finishing this book. Now I need to watch the movie! #RhidianRead

I've read through chapter 8. There is a sense of unsettling events that may be coming for the son. Not sure what it means.
#rhidianread @CouronneDhiver @Librarybelle

Thanks for the tag @britt_brooke !

1) So many to choose from-playing kick the can with neighborhood kids; reading with my Grampa.
2) 7 subs
3) joined 3 yrs ago this April.
4) tagged book
5) 💕💕💕💕 to all Littens!

I know it‘s an odd post but I can‘t be the only 1 who googles when reading. I came across “paternoster” in my reading & had to find out what it was. Looks dangerous!

This is my #rhidianread check in. Just finished chapter 6. I really enjoy how it goes back & forth showing the various perspectives: the English, the Germans, the wives, the soldiers, the children.
I will say I read 1 very negative review that said this book is full of sex. Where?

Ah, a character who can get lost in books can add a little light to a dark setting.

#rhidianread

When I read what The Aftermath was about, my mind immediately went to this photo of a photo I took in Köln. Not sure what building this was. Lots of quotes in the book keep taking me back to it.
Just checking in for the #RhidianRead. Just finished chapter 4.

@CouronneDhiver @Librarybelle #rhidianread
I've read the first four chapters of the book. It is set in a time after ww2 about which I really haven't read much. So it's very interesting to see what Germany was like after the war. I also have an idea how things are going to play out, so we'll see...

3.5⭐️
Would have been a 4 but the abrupt ending left me unsatisfied.
Interesting post-war history I knew little about, with characters I really felt for. But something was just off with the pacing. This is something I‘ve not said before, but after seeing the trailer, I think this may make a better movie than book. Which could be because the author also writes so often for the screen. I guess I‘ll find out in a couple of weeks... 🤷‍♀️
#rhidianread

I'm here! #fridaynightbookclub
#rhidianread #buddyread
@JoScho @Traci1 @hermyknee @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @AmyG @darklydreaming
What are you reading??

#rhidianread #buddyread
@CouronneDhiver @Librarybelle
Starting a bit late, but I'll have the first 4 chapters read soon!

#rhidianread As a monogamous print reader I really appreciate the read at your pace buddyreads! I finished this last night and I am conflicted about it, but I don‘t want to give anything away. The premise is unique - I loved the idea of post-war traumatized families from opposite sides living together under the same roof. There was some brutal honesty too that was appealing. Definitely see this as a possible film.

@CouronneDhiver @Librarybelle

😳 Moment at the end of chapter 12! Yet another snow day to keep the kids occupied while I get only a smidge of work done. #rhdianread

@libertybelle @CouronneDhiver

#RhidianRead #TheBeast #BuddyRead

Just opened this book. This is the first paragraph. Whoa, have these sentences sucked me right in. Who is talking? Who or what is The Beast? “...teeth like piano keys”! Not sure where this going but I just may enjoy the ride.

Who‘s ready for #RhidianRead ?

This is a no pressure #buddyread - read at your own pace. The dates listed above are just a guideline. Use the official hashtag when posting, and please tag @CouronneDhiver and @Librarybelle .

#rhidianread

I didn‘t get a chance to post an update to my #RhidianRead question but apparently I posted too soon. The start of “Chapter 8” of my audio copy is the beginning of Chapter 2 in the actual book so all is well in the world! 😁

“Pain was uniquely one‘s own, and undiminished by a democracy of suffering.”

#rhidianread

#nextup for #pop19 #becomingamoviein2019
I can‘t wait to see the movie...... I do love me a Keira Knightly historical drama! 💕🎥

I started reading (listening to) The Aftermath last night and I have a question for @CouronneDhiver @Librarybelle and any one else doing the #RhidianRead who has a physical copy of the book: Are there actual chapters? According to Scribd, I‘m about to start Chapter 8 and there are 92 chapters but the narrator hasn‘t announced a chapter number yet. I‘m so confused right now lol

My hold came in last night for the #RhidianRead. Can‘t wait to get started on my first #BuddyRead!

Repost for @CouronneDhiver :
Hi friends! 👋🏽

Would anyone else like to join in our next historical fiction #BuddyRead ?

✔️ Starts Feb 18th

✔️ Casual / No pressure, Read at your own pace or follow the schedule above

✔️ Use #RhidianRead and tag your hosts in any Quotes, Blurbs and Review

#RhidianRead

My copy came in the mail today, so I have our schedule for #RhidianRead !

Please join us as we read this soon to be a movie book set after World War II. The schedule is just a guideline...this is a no pressure #buddyread ; we just post and discuss throughout the reading time. Join in whenever too!

Please use #RhidianRead with your posts and tag @CouronneDhiver and @Librarybelle , so we can follow along too!

#literarylove #februarytbr
These are some of the books I want to get to...

The Song of Achilles is a re-read for a bookclub I run, so I‘m switching it up and trying the audio this time...

The English Patient is for my own reading challenge #mywheelhousetbr

The rest are all for #booked2019 and #pop19 prompts , including The Aftermath, which has been adapted into a movie (with Keira Knightly and Alexander Skarsgard) coming out in March...

Just found this whilst working an overnight at work (B&N).... I‘ve been dying to read this before I see the Keira Knightly movie coming out in March... It looks so good....
With my employee discount this was $4!

Thank you for the wonderful #halloweengoespostal package @Pamwurtzler Three awesome, new books to read! The darling bird-themed journal and bookmark! And I am excited to try this interesting hot chocolate mix! Happy Halloween to All! 👻🎃🕸

And many thanks to @BookishMarginalia for all the love and hard work that you put into this exchange.