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Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week
I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week?
Family Ties on Beamer Street by Sheila Riley
My Review:
Family Ties on Beamer Street by Sheila Riley– a BRAND NEW instalment in the emotional Beamer Street series, set in Liverpool 1926, against the backdrop of The General Strike.
The third book in the Beamer Street series, but certainly reads well as a standalone. This is exactly the kind of historical fiction that I love and can’t put down. I was lucky enough to grab this on audio, and I will admit that I ignored everyone around me so I could get as much listening in as possible.
Peggy’s story is a powerfully emotional one, and her determination makes her such an admirable character. I also enjoyed seeing her transformation from someone who would never have accepted help or a job she considered “beneath” her to a more open-minded, empathic character. She was on a true journey and I loved it.
The writing was vivid and brought the setting of 1926 Liverpool to life on the page. I easily pictured everything in my mind – I almost felt like I was watching a saga in my mind as I read. I was truly swept away.
Wonderful characters and a strong story made this a five star read.
What I’m Reading & Listening to Now:
Reading: What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
Listening: Puzzle Me a Murder (Alice Pepper Lonely Hearts and Puzzle Club Mystery #1) by Roz Noonan
Week in Review:
What a snowy week – four snow days! We only went to school once (on Thursday). I love a good snow day, but that was a bit too much. We read a lot and baked oatmeal raisin cookies. My son and I made it to our taekwondo class twice during the week (our goal is to go twice a week in January – we are way out of the habit of going). On Saturday, we went to my mom’s and made cut out sugar and gingerbread cookies. We hadn’t gotten to that over the break so it was great fun to get to it now – especially nice to leave the house! Her kitchen is very sunny so it was a cozy spot.
Something I’m Looking Forward To:
It will certainly be a change to go to school five days this week and it is a busy week. We’ve got meetings and appointments, but the biggest appointment is that my daughter gets her braces off on Tuesday! I’ve got brunch scheduled next Saturday with a friend I haven’t seen since August, and my book club meets next Sunday night. I’m trying to be a bit more intentional in planning things to look forward to – even small things like the release date of a new book or favorite dish on our meal plan.
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A review for a book I read earlier was published on Kings River Life News & Reviews. Check it out here:
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