
The Little Paris Kitchen: Classic French Recipes with a Fresh and Fun Approach
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Rachel Khoo serves up a modern twist on classic French cooking. Rachel Khoo was determined to get to...

Modern Romance
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A hilarious, eye-opening tour of the new romantic landscape, from one of America's sharpest comic...

A History of the World in 100 Objects
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Neil MacGregor's A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a bold, original approach to human...

Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Thursday Murder Club in Books
Sep 10, 2020
The plot is multi-faceted with several murders both recent and historic but rather than this causing confusion, it all seems to flow smoothly and logically despite its complexity although you do have to keep your wits about you to keep up at times. The writing style is easy to read and flows well and although the main subject matter is murder, there are snippets of humour and more tender moments too.
The setting of a rather upscale retirement village is unique as are the main characters who are engaging, appealing and, at times, amusing. I really would like to get to know Elizabeth better - she is a very intriguing character and there are teasing morsels of her previous working life which are very interesting and I want to know more.
This book is what I would call a cosy-read that could be enjoyed by anyone and I would recommend it to those who enjoy a classic murder-mystery without the violence and graphic detail.
Thank you to Penguin General UK and NetGalley for my copy in return for an unbiased and unedited review.

Cartoon Wars 2: Heroes
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The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell
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You may know W. Kamau Bell from his new, Emmy-nominated hit show on CNN, United Shades of America....
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Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire
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The Way to the Spring: Life and Death in Palestine
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This is a book about Palestine today. It is neither apologetic nor romanticized, but a powerful and...
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Berlin Alexanderplatz
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The great novel of 1920s Berlin life, in a superb new translation by Michael Hofmann Franz...

In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History
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"There is a difference between remembrance of history and reverence for it." When Mitch Landrieu...