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Jessica Owens's avatar

I listened to Gaskell's "Cranford" on audio for Victober a few years ago. I reminded me that I'd watched "Wives and Daughters" and "North and South" on PBS with my grandmother 40+ years ago. I promptly bought Delphi's complete collection of Gaskell's works. So. Good. I listened to "The Housekeeper and the Professor" in 2023. Solid 5 stars for me, as well. And I just put a hold on "Stoner" based on your recommendation. You've had some good reading this year! I've also completed 57 books this year (but a lot were small poetry collections). My 5 star reads this year have included “How to Stay invisible” by Rudd, “The Murmur of Bees” by Segovia, “The Lincoln Highway” by Towles, “The Heart's Invisible Furies” by Boyne and “Foster” by Keegan.

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Tracy's avatar

Thanks for your recap and recommendations. My last three June reads have been two stars. 🤨. I shouldn’t have even finished them. I also enjoyed Summer Romance for the same reasons and Say You Will Remember Me. My favorite reads this year have been Frozen River, Broken Country, James, Great Big Beautiful Life, The Story She Left Behind and Marble Hall Murders.

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