When I last left you, I was on a bit of an Elizabeth Strout tear. I was eagerly awaiting the remaining books in the My Name is Lucy Barton series to become available at my local library. While there remains a long waiting list for Lucy by the Sea (I may decide to give up on that one), I did secure a copy of Anything is Possible.
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Anything is Possible is a series of linked stories (vignettes, really) from Lucy Barton’s hometown, Amgash, Illinois. Although Lucy Barton herself only makes a brief appearance, her presence is felt throughout.
Each character in this narrative is intimately acquainted with struggle, loss, loneliness, and shame. Yet most find unique ways to persevere, a testament to human resilience. In addition, some of the unspoken horrors from Lucy’s childhood suggested in the first book are confirmed in this collection. Lucy’s success continues to model survival and triumph for others.
How This Book Inspires: At the end of these raw, poignant stories, we are reminded that despite life’s frailty, anything is possible. We are also left with the undeniable realization that Elizabeth Strout can write, as her deceptively sparse prose offers profound insights into our unique humanness.
4.5 stars
I knew nothing about Medicine Wheel for the Planet or its author, Dr. Jennifer Grenz, before receiving an Advanced Reader’s Copy.
This book provides a deep exploration of how Indigenous and Western knowledge can work in collaboration to preserve and heal our environment. It offers a unique perspective that is enlightening and thought-provoking.
Quickly, I was immersed in an environmental area that is literally my backyard. Interrupting my reading to dive down a few rabbit holes (which I am widely known to do), I found that Jennifer Grenz lives not only on Vancouver Island, as I do, but also in the same small town. This fact, along with the author’s highly personal writing style, made me feel that I was outdoors chatting with her in person rather than sitting alone reading.
How This Book Inspires: Jennifer Grenz takes us each on a personal journey. She reminds us that when we are open to other types of knowledge acquisition, we can find alternate paths of inquiry, heightened understanding, and new, more robust solutions. She asks us to consider what ancestral wisdom might tell us about healing our planet and encourages us to see beyond the boundaries of a singular worldview. We are then provided with practical examples of what a relational view of addressing climate change could begin to look like. Provocative and stimulating, the author gives us much to consider.
4 Stars
Richard and I read The Covenant of Water as a buddy read. It was the perfect choice on numerous levels. Despite its highly ambitious, multigenerational narrative spanning over 75 years, the novel is beautifully written and skillfully interwoven with memorable characters.
Early on, Richard complained that there was too much tragedy and misery that would not happen in real life. Wait? What!! Doesn’t he watch the news?
As we read further, we found ourselves delighting in and sharing much-loved phrases and nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout the chapters, e.g., “Unconventional beauty raises the hope that the viewer might be the only one to see it, that in recognizing and appreciating it, [s/he] alone has created [the] beauty”—the novel abounds with such gems.
After we finished reading, we reflected and then shared our respective impressions of the novel. Although we both greatly enjoyed it, we also perceived the story and its messages slightly differently. This is what I value most about shared readings—seeing the kaleidoscope of perspectives that writing can elicit and having an enriched reading experience from these differing viewpoints. The Covenant of Water was also chosen by my local book club for our July read. I look forward to that discussion.
How This Book Inspires: The Covenant of Water offers rich fodder for discussion. It is an unyielding testament to resilience and unconditional love amidst incredible adversity.
4.5 Stars (Richard rated it 4)
Although I wasn’t consciously thinking of E.M. Forster when I began my book club reading of Howard’s End, the beautifully written prose immediately reminded me of A Room with a View. Simple, eloquent, and poetic, Forster’s words swiftly capture the imagination. The similarities between these books continue. Both are stories of extreme contrasts and tension – between wealth and poverty, values, restraint, social class, and conventions. While I enjoyed the social comedy of A Room with a View, I found Howard’s End richer and more deeply moving.
How This Book Inspires: Howard’s End offers a rich tapestry of themes and characters that encourage readers to explore complex issues and question societal norms. Despite the conflicts and tragedies in the novel, Forster ultimately presents a message of hope and reconciliation, leaving the reader to ponder possibilities.
4 Stars
If you enjoy memoirs that blend adventure and introspection, detailed depictions of nature, and explorations of human resilience, I wholeheartedly recommend “The Salt Path” to you.
How This Book Inspires: The Salt Path challenges our perspectives on many issues, prompting deep reflection and leaving the reader enriched by the experience. Personally, it ignited my desire to increase my current walking distances. Within nine days of completing Raynor Winn’s first novel, I walked just over 100 kilometres. Yesterday alone, I walked 30. Walking addict, I know!
5 Stars
After thoroughly enjoying The Salt Path, I was pleased to find an available Audible version of Landlines at my local library. Raynor Winn once again skillfully transported me to the trail, making me feel as though I was walking alongside her. Her descriptions of the Scottish Highlands, Welsh countryside, and English landscapes are vivid and captivating. The reasons for Winn’s trek and the profound transformations it yields create a profoundly thought-provoking and inspiring read.
As a minor criticism, when Winn has a pet point that she wants to make, she often hammers it out repeatedly. While some of these repeated themes are integral to her story, their frequent mentions can become annoying, as if the reader has not been trusted to pay full attention. Still, Landlines is a thought-provoking read, vividly illustrating the profound impacts of walking and immersion in the outdoors.
How This Book Inspires: Landlines encourages readers with its message of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of both movement and nature. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope to be found if we are willing to keep moving forward.
4.5 stars.
Retirement Reflections 
Excellent book reviews! I’m sad that you can’t get “Lucy by the Sea” which was one of my favorites. I was one of the only people in my Book Club who wasn’t crazy about “Covenant of Water.” It was a worthy read but I felt that it dragged on. As a huge fan of “Cutting for Stone,” I was disappointed.
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Hi, Margaret – That type of disappointment has often happened to me when I eagerely read a second book by an author that I love, only to be disappointed. Thank you for your recommendation for Lucy by the Sea. I’ve heard mixed reviews on that so it is great to hear from another fan of the book! ❤
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Definitely books that inspire! Some great recommendations, Donna 💕. I first learned about the medicine wheel during my studies for my Adult Education degree – I look forward to reading more about it!
Deb
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Hi, Deb – I think you would definitely like Medicine Wheel for the Planet. I just saw a copy at Fireside Books and I am sure our library will have a copy too – they are pretty good at honouring local authors. You can also follow the author on Instagram – she posts some pretty cool stuff there.
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Thank you for your book reviews, Donna. I’m interested in reading The Salt Path. I just started Our Missing Hearts, Celeste Ng’s third book. I read her first two books and enjoyed her writing.
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Hi, Natalie – Thank you for the recommendation on our Missing Hearts. I read’ Little Fires Everywhere’ and also read Ng’s contributions to the collaborative novel ‘Fourteen Days.’ I am very happy to read more from this author!
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Hi Donna I’m always inspired by your book reviews. Great reads and reviews Donna. I’ve read the two Lucy Barton books but I can’t really remember them so I don’t think they made any impression. I think you should write a book on hiking and hiking the Camino. You are very inspirational especially with all the walking you do. xx
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Hi, Sue – Thank you for your kind vote of confidence. The more that I learn about what authors needs to go through to publish a single book, the more I realize that that is simply way too much work for me! And there really are numerous books on the Camino out there. I’ve blogged live from most of my Caminos but for the next one I think I will do FB/Instagram posts – so much easier! ❤
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Say it’s not so! I selfishly want you to blog!
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Ah, you are very kind. I was incredibly impressed that the blogging that you did from your biking trip. I salute you! ❤
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I’ve made note of a couple of the books you read. I’m about halfway through The Distinguished Guest, a novel by Sue Miller. She’s a good writer.
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Hi, Neil – Thank you for the recommendation of Sue MIller. I will check her out!
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‘The Medicine Wheel for the Planet’ looks so interesting. I will keep my eyes open for it. Glad you enjoyed the Elizabeth Strout this time around!
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Thank, Barbara – I read Medicine Wheel from Net Galley. I am not sure if they have any remaining copies available but it is definitely worth a look!
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Another interesting range of books Donna – and I love how you and Richard are doing a buddy read. Ross and I are currently reading a book that I started and found inspiring – he’s reading it faster than me (I keep going back over bits) but I like that he’s appreciating it too and that we’re on a similar wavelength on how we want to progress through this newly retired phase of life…
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Hi, Leanne – I agree that buddy reads can be fabulous, I don’t know why I hadn’t thought about this before. Richard and I set the pace that we are going to read each day and call each other on it if someone reads ahead. That way be can discuss as we go. That format has perfect for our buddy reads so far! ❤
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What a great post topic! (…runs to stash it in her idea bank…) I love to buddy read with my husband! Our favs have included Boys in the Boat, Project Hail Mary, News of the World, West With Giraffes.
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Hi, Carol – I look forward to reading which books inspire you. It was an easy theme to write on for this set of books. I am glad to read that you and your husband also buddy read. Richard and I read Boys in the Boat together (because he had forgotten to bring books with him on holiday). We both greatly enjoyed it. ❤
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Thanks for some great book reviews – I added a couple to my reading list!
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Thanks so much for stopping by. I am glad that you found some titles of interest! ❤
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So with the buddy read, do you read it, take turns reading it out loud, or just each read a chapter?
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Hi, Bernie – Great questions. I’m sure that everyone handles buddy reading differently. For Richard and I, we choose a book that appeals to both of us and we each get our own copy (I usually got mine from our public library and he usually downloads from Kobo). We then set the pace (‘Fourteen Days’ was easy as it was fourteen chapters so we agreed to each read a chapter a day — although I think we agreed to speed up as we went along). The key for us is reading at the same pace – and not reading too quickly – so that we can have meaningful discussions as we go along. ❤
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I am an incredibly fast reader and my other half is seriously slow. If I read the book out loud would be the way it would work at our house. Our reading picks are as far apart as our musical tastes!
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Hi, Bernie – Richard and I usually read at different paces as well. When we are doing a buddy read, we each have another book on the go so weare not bothered by a slower buddy read pace (that actually aids discussion). I think the cool think about Buddy Reads is that you can totally make them your own. I hope that you do give it a try – it could be a fun experiment! ❤
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These are great inspiring books Donna, and I like the way you shared why you found them inspiring, as it helps a lot for other readers to understand what it is about a certain book that’s captivating. As you know I’m not a huge Lucy by the Sea fan but then i hadn’t read any of the others so came late to the party and missed the punch! Thanks for being such an interesting and inspiring co-host and for stretching my thinking with all you do!
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Hi, Debbie – Thank you once again for your kind words. I love that each reader sees books differently. Another commenter absolutely loved Lucy By the Sea and another commenter could not remotely get into The Salt Path (which I loved to bits). That is such a cool thing about books — there’s something for everyone! ❤
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Hi Donna, I read these reviews with great interest. Elizabeth Strout appeals to me the most. I am reading Sharpe’s Tiger by Bernard Cornwell. There are another 21 books in the series. This first one is fantastic 💞. I am also reading a poetry book and have just finished the last book in the Harbor Point series.
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Hi, Robbie – Thank you for sharing your recent reading here. I am not surprised that your current books include one of poetry. Your poetry is absolutely beautiful. I now turn to your site for my poetry fix.
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Some interesting books here Donna . I’ve read the Lucy Barton series and have Anything is Possible slowly making its way to the top of my TBR list. I love your review of The Covenant of Water and feel sure I would enjoy it, so it’s going on the list. Thanks for the recommendation
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Thanks so much for stopping by. The Covenant of Water is a beautifully thick book (730+ pages) but I honestly felt that not a single word was wasted. I absolutely loved that book!
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Such positive, insightful reviews, Donna. What a coincidence is your proximity to Dr. Jennifer Grenz. You know what I have been reading 🙂
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Hi, Derrick – That was a cool coincidence about Jennifer Grenz also living in Parksville. When I downloaded her book from Net Galley I had no idea that she even lived on Vancouver Island!
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I enjoyed this post Donna, explaining other reasons why the books you read were of interest to you has made me look at one of them with different eyes
I’ve always been of the opinion that one of the good things in life that we don’t all like the same things – The Salt Path left me cold, so much so I did not finish it. Maybe at some time in the future I’ll do a reread
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Hi, Cathy – Thank you so much for stopping by. In this single post alone some readers had loved a particular book while other readers could not get into it at all. I was on such a ‘Salt Path high’ when I finished reading it that I was surprised by its mixed reviews on Goodreads. You are definitely not alone!
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It sounds like you have had a great month of reading!
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Thanks, Joanne – I’ve had a mixed month personally so reading (when I could fit it in) was a great solace.
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You read some excellent books. Thanks for the great reviews. Except for Howard’s End, I haven’t read any of the others. Must put them on my TBR list.
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Hi, Darlene – I’m glad that you read Howard’s End. I greatly enjoyed it as well. I had planned to watch one of the movies afterwards but somehow have not gotten around to this yet.
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Some great choices Donna! I absolutely loved The Covenant of Water, one of those books I was sad to see end. Everything was so beautifully and expertly woven together, every chapter was a joy.
I also loved Anything is Possible, and I’m definitely putting Medicine Wheel on my list to read!
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Hi, Dorothy – I wholeheartedly agree with you about The Covenant of Water. Even though it is quite a thick book – it speed by very quickly. Anything is Possible and Medice Wheel for the Planet were also good reads. I believe you will enjoy them.
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I still have The Covenant of Water on my to-read list. One of these days I’ll get to it! Thanks for hosting us. I love hearing what people are reading.
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Hi, Lisa – Thanks so much for stopping by. I also love discovering what other people are reading. I get great ideas that way! ❤
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Great sounding books with some amazing covers.
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Hi, Jacqui – I hadn’t consciously thought about it – but the covers are great too. I especially like the artwork on Raynor Winn’s books. It has been beautifully done and is very fitting to her work. ❤
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Anything Is Possible was the first Elizabeth Strout I read. Can’t decide if it was best to do that before reading Lucy Barton. I enjoyed spotting characters I knew when I got to the novels, but the other way round I might have appreciated learning the back stories of people I’d already heard of. So I guess either way is good! We have the Raynor Winn books in their women’s library but I’ve not got round to reading them yet.
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Hi, Anabel – I agree that one of the gems of Elizabeth Strout’s ‘Lucy books’ is that you truly can read them in any order. She is a very clever and thoughtful writer on numerous levels.
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Donna,
Very interesting books and very thoroughly reviewed. I love that you and Richard do buddy reads–something that Helen and I have not done. I might see if I can coax her into it while we are on the road this summer, but I’ll have to pick the book, LOL. I noted your comment about writing a book, and I have to agree with you, it’s too much work. Blogging 750 words is work enough, but fun at the same time. Have a wonderful weekend. Joe
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Hi, Joe – Great minds think alike. With all that today’s authors need to do to publish their writing, it is simply way to much work. And so much of the work has nothing to do with writing. If you ever see a book published by Donna Connolly – it is likely not me. ❤
I hope that you and Helen do fit in a buddy read. It can be a very cool activity.
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Interesting choices!
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Thanks, Kate – A couple of the books were chosen by my bookclubs – the others just grabbed me at the time! ❤
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The last completed read was “There is a Season” by Patrick Lane. A Canadian author, Lane has won many awards including the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence & B.C.’s award for Canadian Non-fiction. “…Lane… takes readers on a roller coaster ride…about his hard early life in interior British Columbia to the sublime joy of life in his garden on Vancouver Island. It was here that he spent the year writing this book while recovering from a lifetime’s addiction to alcohol & cocaine-a year in which he put his life back together.” Lane chronicled the garden life in a poetic style as he lived his first sober year. Now that was inspiring. Currently reading “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, interconnected stories of human relationships to each other & nature.
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Hi, Mona – Thank you for these recommendations. Patrick Lane may be a good choice for my Vancouver Island bookclub. I will definitely check him out.
I hope that all is well for you and your Spring/Summer is starting off brilliantly!
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I have read several of the books you talked about in this review and found them to be a source of soul satisfaction. I always feel satisfied after reading moving and meaningful literature. It sort of feels like a good meal. I am going to read Raynor Winn. Thanks for the gret review.
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Hi, Bernadette – That is a great comparison between finishing a good book and finishing a good meal. Both can leave our souls satisfied for quiet some time.
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I remember seeing the movie of Howards End on a flight back to the US from London, England. It seemed perfect timing.
If you’ve never read it, Howards End Is on the Landing by Susan Hill is an older memoir, and a clever one. Not that it’s about the Forster directly but his novel is the catalyst for her book.
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Hi, Ally – Thank you so much for this recommendation. I am off to check it out further!
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I can only seem to get Howards End on an audio book but might decide to do that and listen while I garden. You have certainly read some books that do enlighten and inspire.
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Hi, Bernie – I’ve heard that the audio version, narrated by Edward Petherbridge, is quite good. You can also read this novel online for free with Project Guttenberg. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2946/2946-h/2946-h.htm
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Such wonderful books on a variety of interesting subjects, Donna! I’m very intrigued by The Medicine Wheel and I’ll bet her environmental setting is similar to my backyard too!
I have to tell you that I borrowed two of your suggestions last month from our local library: The In-Between and Anne of Green Gables.
The In-Between left me in tears after every chapter and brought it all very close to home with the passing of our family friend. I saw first hand how, as we die (in hospice), we can choose our time to pass on, and that we may see our loved ones as we have a foot in eternity and a foot on Earth. I had said that myself 4 years ago when my mother passed, and then to read this from the hospice nurse… wow! These stories are real.
Then, drum roll–I read Anne of Green Gables for the first time. I am hooked. I bought the 8-book series on Kindle for a whopping $1.99, and just love it all. Being a redhead- I surely identify with Anne Shirley (LOL). I’m also watching Anne with an E on Netflix. What a delight! Now I REALLY want to visit Nova Scotia and PEI!
Thank you again for your valuable and honest reviews!
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Hi, Terri – What a lovely comment. You should teach a course in commening — or write a book on it!
I thoroughly agree that The In-Between is an extremely powerful read.
And how cool that you read Anne of Green Gables for the first time and became totally hooked!! This was my first time reading Anne of Green Gables as well. Although I never want to say that too loudly — someone might question my Canadian heritage and citizenship!
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I must have read Howard’s End back in the late 1960s.. and haven’t heard it mentioned for a long time. Thank you for the reminder to read it again.
Hels
Art and Architecture, mainly
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Hi, Hels – For some unknown reason your comments always go into my WP ‘pending’ folder. I seriously am not sure why that is happening.
If you have not read Howard’s End in quite some time, I highly recommend a reread. It would be interesting to discover any differences in how you view this book 55ish years later!
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I must get in and finish Landlines. I love how you and Richard did a buddy read … maybe I could suggest that to Grant. Yes, I’m laughing at that idea too!
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Hi, Jo – Definitely read Landlines. If you loved Salt Path, I think that you will greatly enjoy this one (despite some of her pet peeve repetitions).
And I have complete faith in Grant. He may surprise you!
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Howards End is one of those books I think I have read but I actually haven’t. You’ve sold me on it. I might seek out. Our bookclub did A passage to India last year. It was really interesting, esp when you consider the time it was written….#WOYBS
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Hi, Lydia – I have lots of those books too (books that I believed I had read but then discovered that I actually hadn’t). 😀
Thank you for the reminder of Passage to India. I haven’t read that one but would like to!
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Lots of good suggestions here, Donna. I’ve added The Covenant of Water to my “to-read” list. – Marty
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Hi, Marty – I agree that Covenant of Water is an excellent choice for rereading. I would expect to find many new gems the seocnd time around! ❤
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Hi Donna – Medicine Wheel for the Planet – is only being published here at the end of the month … but I’ll look out for it. Interesting the author lives near-by – that makes a difference … I expect you’ll get to meet her at some stage.
Howard’s End – is one I’d like to read … a Room with a View I’ve read a couple of times.
The Salt Path – I’ve read and resonated with … especially as it’s written around the Cornish coast …
My latest post is about ‘books’ with a difference – just me being me … cheers Hilary
PS – I will get the link sorted out … anon!
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Hi, Hilary- I havent yet met Jennifer Grenz – at least not knowingly – but I do follow her social media which has a very local feel. ‘Books With a Difference’ sounds like my kind of post. I’m off to check it out now.
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How interesting that you found an author you enjoyed lives right in the same town! I wonder if there will be a chance for you to connect with her in person? The two Raynor Winn books look interesting to me, and after reading all the thoughts on Howard’s End (which I was not familiar with), I think that’s one I should read sometime too. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!
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Hi, Kym – Thank you for dropping by and commenting. I haven’t met Jennnifer Grenz in person yet, but it would definitely be cool to meet her. Since we both live in the same town (that calls itself a small city but you would honestly never know), my chances of this are probably very good! ❤
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These sound interesting. Especially the first one and the author, Elizaeth Strout. I’ll have to look into those.
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Thanks for your mini-reviews. We were amazed to find this old classic ‘Howards End’ here too an Elizabeth Strout we love as well.
We just read an older book (two years old) our editor sent us “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. It’s written in a simple style from a feminist point of view. Entertaining and sometimes funny.
Then we read last week “Bourneville” by Jonathan Coe, an novel about Britain, sometimes funny but sometimes quite boring. The books we liked most we read this month was “The Romantic” by William Boyd and “The Wolves of Eternity” by Karl Ove Knausgård. Knausgård’s novel is a text that ciombines action with philosophical reflection – worth reading.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
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Hi, Fab Four – Thank you so much for stopping by. I’ve read ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ and greatly enjoyed it. Ironically, a close friend of mine is currently reading it, and liking it….but did admit that she was often quite mad at the book in the beggining. Thank you for the other recommendations. I will definitely look into them!
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We wish you happy reading
The Fab Four of Cley
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I enjoyed your excellent reviews, Donna! Interestingly, Jennifer’s book got you immersed in an environmental area. More interestingly, you found out she lives very close to you. How fun that you buddy read The Covenant of Water with Richard. Thank you for sharing the reviews.
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Hi, Miriam – Thank you for reading and commenting. MWftP was full of so many interesting gems. I now follow the author on Instagram abmnd continue to receive great gems – many of them local!
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How wonderful Donna! I gradually found out there are so many authors in Portland, Oregon. Many are retired publishers and editors. I guess that’s the reason they call this city of book lovers. 🙂
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How cool to live in an official ‘City of Booklovers!!!”
I would love if our town had that handle! ❤
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Donna, a treasure trove of inspiring reads for us! I am taken with your beautiful reviews and thoughtful comments on each and every book! This Spring I read, rather devoured, The Covenant of Water. An epic sweeping novel into which I fell heart and soul! You are right, it is a gem in so many ways, the writing exquisite and the power of love, of resilience portrayed brilliantly. It is the one book in a long time that I would like to re-read soon! So many others here grab my interest. After reading The Salt Path I look forward to her next in the series – although I doubt I will reach 30km a day as a result! 😀 Great that you love walking so much! Happy Reading and thank you so much for this excellent book discussion! Xx ❤️
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Hi, Annika – Thank you for carrying on the discussion. I agree that CoW would make a great reread. There are so many hidden gems that I am sure each reread would bring new insights. Wishing happy reading back to you.
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Thanks for these recommendations of inspiring books, Donna – I need to get back to Elizabeth Strout! And I read The Cutting Stone years ago – I am glad to see Verghese has another book out. Happy reading 🙂
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Hi, Barbara – I enjoyed Cutting for Stone and absolutely adored Covenant of Water. Verghese also wrote two earlier books – Country Doctor and Tennis Partner. I will definitely check them out.
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