Wow! I loved this book!!!! Hist Fiction. Story of Teza, a young man serving a 20 yr prison sentence for writing & performing political songs against the Burmese (Myanmar) gov't & in support of opposition party led by (Aung San Suu Kyi~ Nobel Peace Prize Winner). So beautifully written. Compelling, tragic, heart wrenching & inspiring... 📚💗

Nonfiction story of 2 Albino brothers kidnapped, sold & exploited by various circus shows. Deals with Jim Crow South. Meticulously researched. However, I felt the author did not have enough of a story line and the book went in many directions some of which were a bit dry...

Fiction: story of a strained relationship between mother/daughter a midst the daughter recovering from a serious illness & of course family dysfunction. A little to vague in parts. I preferred "Olive Kitteridge" & look forward to her upcoming book..

Wow! This book had it all- sci-fi, thriller, time travel & romance! (For the record I'm not a science or sci-fi person) I so enjoyed this book! The voice & persona of the main character was so strong. I really felt for him. Well written and thought out! Kudos! 💗📚💗

Heard a lot about this book so I had to read it. Nice writing. Probably a bit too dark for me but I'm glad I finished it. Not for everyone...

I ordered this from Amazon for Christmas. This 1957 series was a childhood favorite. Some thought the pictures & storyline were creepy but I remember spending hours pouring through these books! Glad to have one back in my hands! 💓📚💗

Hist Fiction: 19th cent France. I wanted to love this book but it was not meant to be. Not a fan of the writing or punctuation (quotation marks are beneficial). Needed to be edited. Muddled in parts. Had to force myself to finish... 🙁

Historical Fiction. Set in Ireland after the Great Famine. Great writing & character development. Rural customs, religion & skepticism rule the day.. I enjoyed it! 📚💗

Fiction "thriller" set in Britain. Some parts were just not believable. Characters were too shallow. I did finish it but preferred "Woman in Cabin 10."

Fiction/ Time travel..Nicely written. Intense. Story of a recovering burn victim. Graphic. Just not what I was looking for real right now

Tragic, raw, funny & inspiring! This book had it all. 17 year old physically disabled teen living in an asylum for gravely ill children. Set in Belarus. Many of the children suffered abnormalities from excessive radiation from a nuclear reactor accident. Ivan's wit & perseverance are remarkable.

Disappointing.. Nicely written but he rambles on at times. I did not connect with the characters..Just did not resonate with me on any level and I had to force myself to finish it... 📚🙁

Fiction. Story of a Social Worker (with major baggage) working in rural Montana in 1980's with a heavy caseload. Raw, gritty, harrowing
& powerful! Not for everyone. Bumpy ride~ but I enjoyed it! 📚💗

Struggling mother trying to have it all despite dealing with aging parents, 3 children,a slightly problematic husband & a demanding job. It was okay. I've just read so many other books that have truly resonated with me! 💗📚

Struggling mother trying to have it all despite dealing with aging parents, 3 children,a slightly problematic husband & a demanding job. It was okay. I've just read so many other books that have truly resonated with me! 💗📚

If you love art & a little mystery this is the book for you! Fiction but based on the true events surrounding the 1990 ($500 million) heist of the Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Paintings are still unaccounted for..(Gorgeous museum- home private collection of wealthy patron) Thank you to a recent Litton who recommended this book! 💗📚🎨

Nice writing. I guess it just fell a bit short of my expectations with the hype that came along with it. I think it could have been a little longer as well and tied up some loose ends..

Nonfiction. Wow! Powerful! Between 1950-1973; prior to (Roe v Wade) 1.5 million babies were put up for adoption mainly due to pressure from families & society. Fessler presents commentary on the times as well as oral histories from over 100 birth mothers & their stories. Tragic & heartbreaking...On a personal level it stirred up a lot of emotions in me since I have both a sister & a daughter who are adopted.

Nonfiction. Wow! Powerful! Between 1950-1973; prior to (Roe v Wade) 1.5 million babies were put up for adoption mainly due to pressure from families & society. Fessler presents commentary on the times as well as oral histories from over 100 birth mothers & their stories. Tragic & heartbreaking...On a personal level it stirred up a lot of emotions in me since I have both a sister & a daughter who are adopted.

Wow!! Impeccable writing. Interesting storyline on race/racism in America. Interesting observations on immigrant experience. I really enjoyed this novel & want to read her other works! ❤️📚

Contemporary fiction. Young woman loses father. Upon cleaning up his home & estate she discovers major inconsistencies in what she's been told pertaining to her deceased sister. Many twists & turns. A quick read. Lots of family dynamics & your usual dysfunction..Read this for my book club. Good tangents for discussion..

Not sure how I picked this? I am not a Horror fan.. Having said that, the novel didn't seem that horrific. Interesting premise~ a fast spreading plague. However, at over 700 pages it was unnecessarily long. I did not appreciate the writing and in places it felt that it hadn't been properly edited..

Love the book cover! Good quick beach read! Although the main character may have been a little self absorbed I got past it. It held my attention & I did not solve the mystery of my own accord.. I enjoyed it. Onto the next one...

Overall I enjoyed this book. Good writing, solid character development & great plot. It kept my interest. I could have seen the ending go in a multitude of different directions. But then again, one could say that with any novel when using one's imagination..

Reading @ the Beach... 🤗📚

Just finished this delightful read recommended by Litsy Readers. What can I say? We all know or have come across people like Ove; those that view the world in black & white or on their terms...It is truly heartwarming to see the growth in people regardless of their age..As my mother always says "We're all on the journey, each individual is in a different place on that journey." Sweet, stubborn Ove!! ?

Mystery set in England. Detective following multiple cases...Good writing, believable characters & story line. It just seemed a bit disjointed in places.. I loved her novel "Life After Life"..

Fictional account of modern day school shooting. Emotionally gripping. Read in one sitting. Appreciated the perspective of the stay at home father... 📚

This novel was said to be a "psychological & intellectual thriller".. I didn't find it to be either. Solid writing. I found the plot to be a little thin. Story of a frustrated middle aged school teacher who cannot stand up for herself. I got frustrated with the main character and didn't think much of the others..

Packing for the Beach!! 📚⛱🌞🍹

What a treat! Charming & quick read. Novel about a brilliant mathematics professor & his housekeeper/caretaker. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and has only 80 minutes of short term memory. She reintroduces herself to him everyday... They forge such a touching relationship. I really enjoyed this read!! 👍📚

Fiction: 1980's Atlanta. Story of two sisters born to a bigamist father & their eventual encounter. Nicely written, vivid and believable characters. Told from multiple perspectives. Nice quick read. I enjoyed it. And a big thank you to the "Litsy" friend who posted & recommended this book!! ?

Story follows 3 thirty year old New York college friends before & after 9/11. I found the plot to be a bit weak was disappointed in the lackluster ending.

I tried this book a year or so ago & didn't get far.. This time I couldn't put it down! Historical fiction set in antebellum south with time travel element. Fast paced, great story line, believable characters..I loved it! (Some graphic violence but it pertains to storyline)

Wow!!!! Absolutely stunning debut novel! Fastidious historical fiction. Epic in scope. Eloquent writing. A joy to experience! 👍📚

I have always been drawn to history & literature. Not a fan of math or science. However, I so enjoyed this book! Intelligently written and such a joy to see someone who absolutely loves her profession!! 👍 📚

Packing for long weekend road trip! 📚 🤗

Exquisite historical fiction narrated by an 8 year old Polish Jewish boy confined to the Warsaw ghetto. Painstaking research based partially on a Jewish Doctor who ran an orphanage inside the ghetto. Gritty and real! 👍🏼📚

So much hype on this novel. I'm sure many will enjoy it.. Nice writing but I didn't connect to any of the characters & the plot was a bit too thin...Onto the next one... 📚

Life is filled with challenges & crosses at various times. Sometimes you wonder how you made it through? While I'm not happy about all of the challenges that have been thrown at me I know that most of them have made me grow and become a stronger person. This memoir was open, honest and heartfelt! 💕

This had been on my tbr list for quite a while. It just wasn't my cup of tea. I'm sure many will enjoy it. It's charming in places but it just wasn't enough to hold my attention or have an impact on me...Onto the next book..