stvincentandthegrenadines

so-so

A wealthy American woman finds herself settling into life in #StVincentandtheGrenadines, hobnobbing with royalty. I‘m glad to check off the country, but I felt the story was a bit thin. I also didn‘t like what felt like a checkmark in the author noting in 3 sentences the disparities between black and white people and their circumstances on the island, then basically shrugging to off. Better not to mention it at all.

#ReadingAmericas2023

Librarybelle, BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB That‘s irritating indeed. 1y

Librarybelle I liked this one as a good distraction listen. It seemed very slow in parts. 1y

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squirrelbrain

An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude | Ann Vanderhoof

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Ann and her husband give up their busy lives in Toronto in the mid 90s to sail the Caribbean. This is just my kind of travel book; I love it when it‘s mainly about the wonderful people the travellers meet along the way. The book also contains many recipes too. (Their boat is called Receta)

The blurb says they visit 16 countries, but I don‘t think I spotted them all. Below is my list, some of which I‘m using and some I‘ve already read.

Librarybelle, BarbaraBB

squirrelbrain #grenada #bahamas #dominicanrepublic #trinidad #stvincentandthegrenadines #dominica #guadeloupe #stkittsandnevis 2y

squirrelbrain I know there were others but some of the visits were *very* fleeting. 2y

Bookwormjillk Thanks for the review. I was just eyeing this one. 2y

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squirrelbrain @Bookwormjillk - go for it! It‘s a lovely read. 🏝️ 2y

BarbaraBB I had this one stacked already. I think I‘ll like it too! 2y

squirrelbrain I‘m sure you will! @BarbaraBB 2y

Librarybelle I also have this stacked already - it sounds like a fun read! 2y

Aimeesue I have friends who are actually doing this now. Their FB posts are amazing! 2y

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Cinfhen

Mustique Island: A Novel | Sarah McCoy

#ReadingAmericas23 #UpNext My expectations are in check ✅ But I‘m looking forward to diving (😉) into #StVincentAndTheGrenadines @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB Curious what you‘ll think. Setting is great anyhow 🥰 2y

Cinfhen I‘m only about an hour into the audio but I‘m REALLY LIKING it @BarbaraBB - exactly the book I crave when I want an easy listen 💜 2y

BarbaraBB I can totally see why! 2y

Librarybelle I‘m looking forward to this one! 2y

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Cinfhen

Weekly Forecast | Thomas Gibson Inc

My last #WeeklyForecast for 2022😅Thanks to everyone who joined me this year sharing their #BookReports & forecasts❣️I loved seeing what you were reading & which books were leaving an impact. Looking forward to continuing our reading journey in 2023🙌🏻🤗Villa & Exiles are #ARCs publishing 1/3 so one will definitely be my #LastFirst2223 as each work for 2023 challenges, Attenberg because @britt_brooke loved it and Mustique for #ReadingAmericas ❤️

Librarybelle, BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB Which island is referred to in Mustique? and I've enjoyed the reports and forecasts a lot 🤍 2y

Librariana I *love* your reports and forecasts and in 2023, I want to make a genuine effort to participate in them more regularly and CONSISTENTLY (I'm yelling at myself as I type that, btw!) I feel a bit of regret as I watch from the sidelines when I KNOW I have all the power in the world to be a more active part of the fun. So here's to better #readingresolutions in the new year! 🥳🍾🥂💜📚 2y

squirrelbrain I love joining in the weekly reports and forecasts! Thank for being such an amazing host Cindy! 😘 2y

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vivastory I would definitely join in with the weekly forecasts if I wasn't such a mood reader. Think I'll aim for the book report. I thought about your music posts recently 🎶 2y

Cinfhen @BarbaraBB #StVincentAndTheGrenadines and I‘ve loved seeing your posts each & every week xxx Hope you‘re enjoying your Christmas Day 😘 2y

Cinfhen @Librariana I‘m always so glad when I see your beautiful avatar in my conversations box😁No pressure, swing by whenever you can - Merry Christmas 💚❤️💚 2y

Cinfhen @vivastory I TOTALLY get it! 9/10 times I NEVER read what I forecast 😂😂Happy Holidays 🎶🥂 2y

Cinfhen @squirrelbrain and thanks for being an amazing friend xxx LOVE to the fam - Merry Christmas, Helen 😘 2y

Librarybelle Thanks so much for hosting these weekly checkins! It‘s always fun to see what you are reading and enjoying! 2y

britt_brooke Curious to hear what you think! 🤍Reviews seem to be pretty mixed. 2y

Cinfhen It‘s good so far @britt_brooke but it‘s not blowing me away. It‘s a bit bland and I feel like I need MORE 2y

Cinfhen Thanks @Librarybelle I really enjoy chatting with everyone on Litsy 🫶🏼 (edited) 2y

TrishB I‘ve loved these! May not get to one today but great they‘re carrying on next year ❤️❤️ 2y

Cinfhen Thanks for playing so “religiously” @TrishB - looking forward to sharing more titles in 2023 2y

britt_brooke @Cinfhen That‘s fair. It‘s pretty specific to her journey to becoming a writer so some stuff feels left out. How do you like the style? I like the stream-of-consciousness feel, but I know it has turned some readers off. 2y

Cinfhen I don‘t mind the style - I actually prefer it since I‘m listening on audio and it feels more organic @britt_brooke 2y

Bookzombie I love all the book reports and forecasts. Hopefully, I will be consistent next year. 😀 Happy Hanukkah! 💗💗 2y

Cinfhen Yay @Bookzombie i know sometimes life gets in the way 😆 Merry Christmas ❤️💚Hope you‘re having a lovely holiday weekend 2y

britt_brooke @Cinfhen I did audio as well and agree. Not sure if I‘d felt the same way with print. (edited) 2y

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