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I love to read, recommend books and open the world of reading to others. I tutor to ensure that the next generation of readers will know the joys of a good book because their reading skills have improved. I am an avid reader, especially of mysteries and fiction. I believe that two of the world's greatest inventions were the public library and eyeglasses!

The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100 – The New York Times

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/books/review/dorothy-sayers-whose-body-at-100.html

What will be found in the: Last Circle of Love by Lorna Landvik

This book features some things that I really like. First, I am generally somewhat intrigued by books that feature a religious leader who is very human. I also enjoy stories that are about a group of women. This title offers both.

In this story, a pastor realizes that her parish needs some serious enlivening. The project that five church women suggest is a recipe book but one about love and spicing up relationships. Through this project readers get to know a group of gutsy women, the youngest of whom is in her fifties.

Needless to say, not everyone is in favor of this idea. Find out how things work out in this enjoyable and fun(ny) novel.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union. All opinions are my own.

This title was published in 2022.

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From the Publisher

A recipe for romance. A story about love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A feel-good read for book clubs.” —Booklist

A wonderful read: The Wishing Game (by Meg Shaffer)

I’ll just put it out there: I loved this book. It is a novel for anyone who has ever felt the power of books and the delight in reading a special series (there is a fictional one in this novel) and for those who know how important relationships can be. It is part whimsy, part fairy tale, part game and all a page turner with heart. There are characters that I loved and wanted good lives for, most especially Lucy and Christopher who both suffered difficult childhoods. Lucy is in her twenties as the story opens while Christopher is seven. Lucy deeply wants to be Christopher’s parent as he very much needs one.

Those who enjoy stories about reclusive authors, puzzles and the power of dreams and wishes will find this to be a most satisfying read. Travel to Clock Island, try to solve a riddle and watch what happens.

Four adults who were childhood fans of author Jack will come to Clock Island. Lucy will also get to know Hugo, an illustrator and wing man for Jack. What will happen when they meet?

Read this fairy tale for adults. I wonder how many people you will then urge to read it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

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Pub date: 30 May 2023

From the Publisher

Make a wish. Turn the page.
“Part Willy Wonka, part magical realism,” says Jodi Picoult“This is wish fulfillment in the best way,” writes Publishers Weekly“One of my favorite books of the year,” says Sarah Addison Allen
“A love letter to reading,” says V.E. Schwab

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Meg Shaffer’s beautiful novel is part Willy Wonka, part magical realism, and wholly moving. It broke my heart and patched it over and reminded me that even as an adult, if you look hard enough, you can find the child still inside you.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey

“Our list of must-read fiction books wouldn’t be complete withouta novel that reminds readers of the power books hold between their pages. Meg Shaffer’s The Wishing Game may not contain any magic—this is a whimsical tale, but it’s grounded in reality—yet there’s something magical about the book.”—Reader’s Digest, in “Best Fiction Books of 2023”