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The Craftsman
The Craftsman
Sharon Bolton | 2018 | Mystery
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8.5 (2 Ratings)
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Believable female centre character (0 more)
A bit short (0 more)
Best book I've read in a long time
I loved this book and have read a few of hers since, the book is well written with a good balance between scene setting and dialogue. The female main character is believable and fits well in the time frame. There are enough twists to keep you going without it being hard to keep up with the narrative.
  
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...And the Dying is Easy
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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A collection of summer themed short stories. Most of them were quite good, but there were a few that confirmed my opinion of some writers. All told, I enjoyed it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-and-dying-is-easy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Roxanne (13 KP) rated In His Pocket in Books

Nov 14, 2018  
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In His Pocket
Erica Pike | 2013
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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This was a really sweet read but it was just soooo short! I really liked the characters and believe that they could be developed so much more. I would very much be interested in reading a full length version of this as it just lacked too much depth and emotion.
  
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ClareR (5726 KP) rated The Quarter in Books

Dec 3, 2019  
The Quarter
The Quarter
Naguib Mahfouz | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.0 (1 Ratings)
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This collection of very short stories gives us a glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of The Quarter. It's fascinating to see the opinions and lives of people who are so removed from my own life. An enjoyable, quick read. Many thanks to The Pigeonhole for serialising this book!
  
Upright Women Wanted
Upright Women Wanted
Sarah Gailey | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
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I had read a brief synopsis of this novel online, and wanted to try it out. I wasn't 100% sure what to expect, besides possibly weird. I enjoyed it. It's a short novel, but it's a good slice-of-life story, set in an old western-type of environment. It's sci fi, being set in a futuristic world, as far as regulations and how the government is running things. But the journey that the characters have to take is like an old western type of story. I enjoyed the growth of the main character in the short amount of time that she was given in this novel. It was an entertaining, quick read.
  
Snow, Glass, Apples
Snow, Glass, Apples
Neil Gaiman | 2019 | Comics & Graphic Novels
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9.0 (2 Ratings)
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Beautiful artwork (0 more)
I'm a huge Neil Gaiman fan so I'd read the short story 'Snow Glass Apples' previously and enjoyed it. Although I've read most of his graphic novels with some of the recent adaptations of short stories I've not been sure if having a graphic novel version was really adding value. So when I saw there was a new adaptation of this one I had a look through before deciding to buy. All I can say is that the artwork is beautiful, Colleen Doran has done an excellent job bringing this to life, with sensitive handling of the more graphic details. I'd definitely recommend this, it's a lovely addition to any collection.
  
The Accidental Baker
The Accidental Baker
Clare London | 2019 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
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8.3 (3 Ratings)
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pure sugar!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

A short review for a short book, only 5 chapters, 64 pages, took me about 40 minutes to read.

Some chocolate eggs and bunnies escape and find their way into the lives for four men, who each find love.

This book is PURE sugar! It's so bloody SWEET, your teeth will rot but I LOVED it!

I will usually say that I prefer my books on the more explicit/sexy side, but this particular book is almost clean, just some kissing and some talk about what one character wants to do. CLEAN and I loved that it was!

I've only read another short by London, and loved that too, but now I want to read something longer, more in depth book. I like the way she spins her tales, I really do.

This book landed on my kindle at 9am. It was read by 10am. I hadn't moved out my pit, I'm full of a cold but this book made me feel a little better, about myself and the world.

So, thank you Ms London, this dollop of sugar set me up for the day!

4 solid stars.

**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
  
Shifter Woods: Growl (Esposito County Shifters #3)
Shifter Woods: Growl (Esposito County Shifters #3)
Nicola M. Cameron | 2022 | Paranormal, Romance
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8.7 (3 Ratings)
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its only short but packs quite the punch!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.


This is a short, slotting into the series after book 3, I think. (I'm a little puzzled by the listings on some sites about the order!) I've not read those, and I'll come back to that shortly. I didn't think I missed anything by not reading them, though, and so I would say this can be read as a stand alone.


I liked this, a lot. It gives you an insight into Esposito County, and the people who live in it.


It;s steamy and smexy. It's dark and dangerous. It's only short but packs a punch! I loved the twist with the magic spell that was shielding Marco, and what that was doing just a tad too well!


Going back to not reading the other books. I didn't feel I missed anything, and you know I'm all about sharing my book feelings, but what I am left with is a NEED to read those books. Not because I missed anything, but because I want to read everyone else's story!


So, my KU shelf needs clearing for those books 🙂


4 solid stars


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Jemima Kirke recommended The Collected Plays in Books (curated)

 
The Collected Plays
The Collected Plays
Tennessee Williams | 2011 | Biography, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
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"These are some of Tennessee Williams’s short plays, ones that were rarely performed or produced. I particularly like “The Rain,” as it’s one of the saddest things I’ve ever read. Also “27 Wagons Full of Cotton.” It was the precursor to “Baby Doll,” although even Kazan’s film softened some of its edges."

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