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We Solve Murders

By Richard Osman

3 stars

A farcical murder mystery.
Slugfest

By Gordon Korman

4 stars

Enjoyed listening to this audiobook while travelling with my nearly-teen. Themes of friendship, fairness and perseverance.
The Spotted Dog

By Kerry Greenwood

3 stars

One of a series about a Melbourne baker/amateur detective. Did not enjoy as much as I did earlier books in the same series.
My Brilliant Friend

By Elena Ferrante

4 stars

This book by Elena Ferrante is set in a working-class neighborhood of Naples in the 1950s. It tells the story of a complex friendship between 2 girls, Lila and Elena (the narrator), from childhood through adolescence. I enjoed this story very much, and am looking foward to reading ithers in the series.
Women of the Pandemic: Stories Front the ftont lines of COVID-19

By Lauren McKeon

4 stars

"Through intimate portraits of Canadian women in diverse situations and fields, Women of the Pandemic is a gripping narrative record of the early months of COVID-19, a clear-eyed look at women's struggles, which highlights their creativity, perseverance, and resilience as they charted a new path forward during impossible times." I nearly dismissed this as "not for holiday reading", but I'm so glad that I did read it. Yes, the context and stories are Canadian, but the themes are most definitely global. A stunning blend of science and humanity.
How to be Champion: My Autobiography

By Sarah Millican

3 stars

An entertaining holiday read. I'm calling it research, ahead of seeing her performing live.
My Name is Leon

By Kit de Waal

4 stars

This one tugged on my heart strings a bit. Told from the point of view of 9-year-old Leon, separated from his baby brother when their mother us unable to care for them. A heartbreaking beginning, but a hopeful ending.
The Bookbinder of Jericho

By Pip Williams

5 stars

The Bookbinder of Jericho is a story about knowledge who gets to make it, who gets to access it, and what is lost when it is withheld. It is set in Oxford against across the course of World War I. I really enjoyed the rich tapestry of characters, and history in a format that I can digest (narrative).
Greta & Valdin

By Rebecca K. Reilly

5 stars

I loved this book, with a cast of characters to rival a Shakespeare comedy. A refreshing take on the jigsaw of family and culture across the generations.
Lioness

By Emily Perkins

3 stars

Read this on a recommendation from a friend. None of the characters resonated with me. Rich people with first world problems... not really my jam.

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We Solve Murders

Slugfest

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How to be Champion: My Autobiography

My Name is Leon

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Greta & Valdin

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