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ErinSJ (112 KP) rated Jane, Unlimited in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
Jane, Unlimited
Jane, Unlimited
Kristin Cashore | 2017 | Crime, Horror, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Missing Masterpiece (3 more)
In Which Someone Loses a Soul and Charlotte Finds One
Clues Spread Throughout "Chapters"
Interesting Concept/Style of Storytelling
The Strayhound, The Girl and the Painting- weakest part of the book in my opinion, still not bad (0 more)
  
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Thomas Keller recommended Charlotte's Web in Books (curated)

 
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
E.B. White, Garth Williams | 2014 | Children
7.9 (50 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I’ve never looked a spider web the same since reading this during my formative years. The tender friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur has remained with me and it serves as an important lesson about loss and learning to let go."

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Merissa (12911 KP) created a post

Jun 9, 2023  
"Oohh another cracker!" says Archaeolibrarian Charlotte

imPerfect Curse (The imPerfect Cathar #2) by C.N. Rowan - #DarkHumor, #Supernatural, #Mystery, 5 out of 5 (exceptional)

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ClareR (5879 KP) rated Charlotte in Books

May 14, 2022  
Charlotte
Charlotte
Helen Moffett | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I inhaled Jane Austen as a teenager, and so I was really intrigued when I heard about Charlotte by Helen Moffett. Ok, so this is a #BeatTheBacklog book - it has been sat on my bookshelf for far too long, but I’m so glad I’ve got round to it at last!

Charlotte is a continuation of Charlotte Lucas’ story after we leave her in Pride and Prejudice. She marries Mr Collins, and whilst we may remember him as something of a buffoon, he is quite different here. He still waxes lyrical about Lady de Bourgh - she does pay the bills after all - but he seems to be a good, loving father, and a decent husband.

There’s some really good insight into a lot of these characters from the original book: Lady de Bourgh, Anne de Bourgh (who becomes friends with Charlotte), Mr Collins, Lizzy and Charlotte herself. All were richly described, and it felt good to be back with them.

What really surprised me was Charlottes inner life: the passion, her heartache, how capable she was as the manager of a house and its servants.

And there was quite a surprising turn of events that I’ll say nothing of, but it was quite exciting and lovely.

I’m glad I’ve read this book at last. If you’re an Austen reader/ fan, I think you’d be interested in this. It’s probably a bit more risqué than Austen would have written at the time, but it’s certainly in the same vein.

Recommended.
  
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Merissa (12911 KP) created a post

Jun 21, 2023  
"It's all cracking off in 1970's London!" - Charlotte

A Mirror Murder (Jan Christopher Mysteries #1) by Helen Hollick - #CozyMystery, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Stranger in the Lake
Stranger in the Lake
Kimberly Belle | 2020 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Charlotte and her husband, Paul, live in a small lake town. But their marriage has caused gossip and rumors, when poor Charlotte, who grew up in a trailer park, marries the rich and older Paul. Then Charlotte discovers a body floating in the lake beside their house--in the exact spot where Paul's first wife died. Even worse, Charlotte saw Paul talking to the woman the day before, but he lied to the police about it. Then he disappears into the woods, leaving her to deal with the aftermath. As Charlotte begins digging into her husband's past, she starts wondering how much she can trust him.


"Something very bad has happened, right outside our door. Again."


This was an excellent and easy-to-read book with a compelling plot. I was drawn in by the story from the start and flew through the pages. Belle creates an atmospheric read, with the snow and lake basically appearing as extra characters. We find Charlotte (once "Charlie") pitted against her old best friend, Sam, who is on the police force and believes Paul killed his first wife. And we learn that Paul had a high school friendship with Micah, the son of the police chief, and Jax, who is now homeless and known as the town kook. It is Jax who asked to see Paul the day before the woman is found--and Jax who is lurking around Charlotte's house. Is he threatening her, or trying to warn her of something? And is there truly a chance that Paul killed his first wife? I loved how much this one kept me guessing.

What I found amazing is that Belle is able to take a familiar plot--a younger woman marrying an older guy with a past--and transform it into such a spellbinding thriller. What could come across as trite and stale is instead fascinating and intriguing. Charlotte is an easy-to-like protagonist who didn't seem to make dumb decisions. This can't be said of her husband, who was, frankly, an idiot. I had an inkling early about who might be responsible, but it did nothing to diminish my enjoyment of the story.

If you like your thrillers filled with secrets and lies, the power of family, and featuring a fascinating plot, this one is for you. 4+ stars.
  
An absolutely brilliant female retelling of Sherlock Holmes's classic first mystery. The writing is intelligent and the characters are on point. I absolutely adored the humor, mystery, and skillful unraveling of the threads of Miss Charlotte Holmes. It was far better than I expected.
  
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Merissa (12911 KP) created a post

Jun 14, 2023  
"Holy fluff balls! This is hot, fun... did I say hot?" - Charlotte

Release Blitz & #Giveaway: The Star (Charleston Condors #1) by Beth Bolden - #Contemporary, #MM, #Sports, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Merissa (12911 KP) created a post

Jun 23, 2023  
"Another brilliant story in the series" - Charlotte

Hanging with Daddy (Pride Pet Play 2023) by JP Sayle - #Contemporary, #MM, #Romance, #PetPlay, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Until Depths Do Us Part in Books

Sep 11, 2024 (Updated Sep 11, 2024)  
Until Depths Do Us Part
Until Depths Do Us Part
K. B. Jackson | 2024 | Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Sailing Away with a Dead Bride
When her nephew needs a last-minute location for his Thanksgiving wedding, Charlotte reluctantly offers the private residence ship she’s just learned her late husband bought a cabin on. Charlotte and her sister, Jane, aren’t sure about this wedding, but they are trying to be supportive for their nephew. However, their first night at sea, someone kills the bride, and their nephew becomes the obvious suspect. Can the sisters figure out what really happened?

I’d been wanting to try this author’s books for a while, and I’m glad I did. This book handled the tricky job of backstory and mystery set up well, and I was pulled into the story from the beginning. I did feel the interactions with one character got repetitive, but overall, the plot kept me engaged as Charlotte kept finding out more things that might have played into the murder. The solution was perfectly logical when we got there. We met the majority of characters at once, so I had a harder time keeping them all straight, but I did by the end. That doesn’t apply to Charlotte and Jane, who are great main characters. I enjoyed the fantasy of cruising, yet the murder is played seriously. I’m looking forward to booking another cruise with this series soon.