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5+ stars! Seven authors each write in sequence from the viewpoints of different people about Rome‘s occupation of Britain, and the attempt of a queen of one of the tribes to force them out. Queen Boudica did exist; her story was told by the Roman historians. But this book follows other characters (one per author): another queen, a slave (Boudica‘s husband‘s illegitimate daughter), a Roman tribune, a Druid, a son of an important character, ⬇️

This book is astounding, written by 7–SEVEN-authors, about Queen Boudica‘s rebellion against Rome in Britain. Review to come. But in the Author‘s Notes, I thought it amazing that one of the authors gives so much credit to our #authoramonth Kate Quinn! I‘m so glad I read this book; it‘s a keeper (which means I‘ll have to buy a copy). I wouldn‘t have read it but for #authoramonth but I also needed it for #letterY for #litsyatoz. It‘s extraordinary.

Getting kitty biscuits while listening to the tagged book, which is fantastic. #authoramonth @Soubhiville #litsyatoz #LetterY

A history of the city of Alexandria, from its conception by Alexander the Great in 331BC to the Arab Spring of the early 2010s. As I have a fondness for ancient history, I found the early chapters most interesting. I felt a bit bogged down with various invasions and a little depressed at the recent “islamification” that has cost the city much of its multiculturalism.

Book29/60 Page 8939/18000 #Read2025 @DieAReader
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I found this one excruciatingly slow and pleonastic.
I still appreciate the story and morals, but feel there's better adaptations out today.

#Classic
#OffTheShelf2025 @Librariana
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#Pantone2025 #Cocoa @Lauredhel

I picked this up solely because it fit with a #BookChain2025 prompt! I know Bonneville from his work in Downton Abbey and Notting Hill, so I was interested to read a bit more about his journey. There‘s humor laced with stories on various sets and theater productions. Not recognizing Leonardo DiCaprio was hilarious! #LitsyAToZ #LetterP

Partly Informative, mostly unhelpful.

Yes I've learned a few things, but overall there's nothing here that I could actively add to reduce my problems.
I'm very happy for Hill that she can arrange her whole life around her period, but very few of us actually have this luxury.

#NonFiction
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#Pantone2025 #PearSorbet @Lauredhel

2½
Lacked the action and thrill of the trilogy.
It did however answer some of the questions I had, but still not all of them. I'm hopeful that Fever code will answer my last questions.

#OffTheShelf2025 @Librariana
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
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#Pantone2025 #YellowJasper @Lauredhel

March was a great month for getting ahead in my challenges.

#52bookclub25 - 11
#bookchain2025 - 8
#litsyAtoZ - 6
#chunksters - 3
#mounttbr - 15

Bloodlands was my top read and I just bought Snyder‘s On Freedom which I‘m excited to dive into.

Michelle is such an inspiration!

Hopefull, informative and inspiring.

Not only did she offer a look at the Lady behind Michelle Obama, sharing her hopes, dreams and fears.
But she also encourages and inspire to do more, be more.

#NonFiction
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#Pantone2025 #LimpetShell @Lauredhel