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Ordeal by Innocence | Agatha Christie
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“But Hester, I‘m years older than you are. You can‘t really—“
“That is—if you want me,” said Hester with sudden doubt.
“Oh, I want you!” said Arthur Calgary.
#OrdealByInnocence #AgathaChristie #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookcase #bookcases #bookcover #bookcovers #bookcoverdesign #bookcoverdesigner #bookclub #bookclubs #bookvibe #bookvibes #Mystery #Fiction #Crime #Classics #Audiobook #Detective #Thriller #BritishLiterature #MurderMystery

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Maria_Pulver
Translation State | Ann Leckie
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This is a stand alone book in Leckie‘s Imperial Radch universe and it's possible to appreciate without reading her other books, though having the background helps.
I loved the characters, their development and the way that the questions of belonging to humans in general and to one's family are asked. I was very disappointed by the way the romantic line was resolved - it was both too adolescent and too forced. #told_by_a_woman, #bookclub

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Maria_Pulver
Roadside Picnic | Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
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#reread for #bookclub The book was a legend way before I read it for the first time, but now I believe I didn‘t appreciate the complexity and the clues between the lines, hidden from the Soviet censorship. The story is deep, dark, frightening and full of hate, but there are also sparkles of decency and love. The ending is somewhat hopeful, or at least open for interpretation

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melissajayne
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Mehso-so

3⭐️ Thought it was ok; felt like a slog for most of the book, as I felt that the three storylines could have been better integrated than they were. #2024 #bookclub #climatefiction #fiction #dystopian

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TorieStorieS
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I had so much fun reading this one!! My first introduction to Osman‘s writing, I already can‘t wait to dive into his earlier books! While my #bookclub didn‘t love this one as much as I did, I‘m so excited to give a copy to my own much loved, soon-to-be-retired FIL in the hopes that we may go solve murders together! Funny & gripping— though I solved the biggest twist pretty early— I loved scene-stealing Rosie & want the sequel right now!! So fun!!!

Aims42 My book club was split on this one too. I loved it and am so ready for a sequel 😍 3w
marleed I discovered I read for entertainment and my IRL bookclub is more critical of characters plot lines than am I. More than once I‘ve been alone or in the small minority of members who like a book. … I loved this book and will tread everything he writes! 3w
TorieStorieS @Aims42 I was so surprised that anyone doesn‘t enjoy murder mixed with comedy! That‘s what seemed to divide our club! But I am with you on being anxious for a sequel! This was a surprise hit for the whole year for me!! 3w
TorieStorieS @marleed I‘m lucky enough to be in 2 IRL clubs (used to be 3 but I exited one because I just couldn‘t get into some politics of selections!) and I‘m constantly surprised by what sticks in someone‘s craw and who can let things go for the ride of a novel! I think this plays out online too, to some extent, but it‘s always sad to be the only one who loves anything! Makes me extra grateful for Litsy overall!🥰 3w
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SarahBookInterrupted
The Legacy Letters | Carew Papritz
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Jess861
Indian Horse | Richard Wagamese
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Thank you to all for your thoughts on the first book. Excited to announce that our first read for the Oh Canada Book Club will be Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese. This book club will run every two months, so this will be the January/February book. Cannot wait to start diving into some Canadian books!

Very low key, all are welcome to join! Let me know if you want to be added to the tag list!

#OhCanada #BuddyRead #BookClub #2025 @LitsyEvents

Ruthiella Fantastic! Looking forward to reading this new-to-me author next year. 4w
Tamra This is on my TBR! I‘ll join. 😄 Wagamese is terrific. (edited) 4w
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CarolynM Looking forward to it 4w
PurpleyPumpkin I‘d love to incorporate more Canadian authors into my tbr. And a two-month schedule is ideal! If you could add me to your list, I‘d appreciate it!😊 4w
Jess861 @Tamra - Awesome, great to have you join :) 4w
Jess861 @PurpleyPumpkin Great! I'll add you to the tag list :)! 4w
Tamra @Jess861 I‘ve ordered a copy. 👍🏾 4w
Kitta Can I be added to the list? 3w
Jess861 @Kitta Of course 🙂! Welcome!! 3w
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melissajayne
The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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3⭐️ While I really liked the concept of the book, I found that once I had found out the crux of the story and was spoiled for me, I really didn‘t like it as much as I thought I would. #2024 #bookclub #fiction #contemporary #suspense #thriller #mystery

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melissajayne
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Mehso-so

3⭐️ While the concept is interesting, I didn‘t really get into the book. It was too creepy for my liking. #2024 #contemporary #dystopian #fiction #bookclub #thriller

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melissajayne
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4⭐️ I really liked the book and found it an enjoyable read. Liked the character development and the story. #2024 #mystery #suspense #contemporary #bookclub #thriller