I didn't like AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN as much as her others, but I loved MARIGOLDS and FRAGILE THINGS. Since we love so many of the same authors, who are your other favorites? I'm always looking for new ones to love :)

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I love Kate Quinn, Louise Penny, Fredrick Backman, Mitch Albom, Stephanie Dray/Laura Kamoie, etc!

I felt the same way. The story has really stuck with me, it was so visceral. I've heard good things about SOLITUDE, but I don't know if I can handle "daunting" - ha ha.

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Louise Penny is pretty much unparalleled! I've heard other people say they've grown tired of the Tempe Brennan series, but I still love it. Some books are better than others, for sure. I just love the characters, so I'll stick with it to the end.

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How funny! A CURIOUS BEGINNING is a great book. I hope you love it. I'm reading the newest book in the series right now.

I've never heard of REFUGEES ON THE RUN, but it definitely sounds like my kind of thing. Thanks for the rec!

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The Inspector Gamache series is such a good one! I'm reading it slowly, so I'm a few books behind. I love it, though.

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It is, isn't it? That's one of the newer covers. They were re-done at some point and I definitely like the new ones better.

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Except for her newest, I've really loved all of Morton's books. I wish she published more because she really is one of my very favorite authors.

The Al Capone series is a great, underrated one. I wish Choldenko would write another fun MG historical series.

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I'm glad you think so. I enjoyed all of them!

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Reichs really knows her stuff! One of my favorite things about her is her ability to explain complicated science in layman's terms without talking down to the reader. As for Virals, I haven't read that series. I should.

YA westerns are very few and far between! There should be more of them. I love reading about that time period, whether the story is about pioneers, homesteading, the Gold Rush, whatever. It fascinates me.

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Definitely give the Veronica Speedwell series a go! It's delightful. I love the covers as well.

I've only read the first three books in the Gilded Newport series, but I've enjoyed them. They're light and clean and entertaining. Just the thing for summer.

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Ha ha. Sometimes my mind just totally blanks on the TTT topics and I have to find my own spin. Other times, it clicks :)

Morton is one of my very favorite authors. She writes broody family sagas that are lush and absorbing. My kind of thing exactly!

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I remember you telling me when I read "The Clockmaker's Daughter". I still have to read more of her books but I did love that one.

To be fair, I probably wouldn't have been as disappointed in THE CLOCKMAKER'S DAUGHTER if I hadn't read all of Morton's other books first. IMHO, THE CLOCKMAKER'S DAUGHTER just isn't her best work. Good news is, if you loved that one, you will surely REALLY love her other books :)

I had the same thought when I read the first line and I know you've told me that before. I'll have to get to a bigger town with a larger bookstore in order to find some more English books again, mind you the lockdown was good for my TBR pile. LOL

I love Oliver! One of my favorite musicals.

The Gamache series is excellent. A lot of people love it, so I'm not surprised Stabenow recommends it. Some of the books resound with me more than others, of course, but I've enjoyed all of them.

I've never read Carriger. I need to!

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Yes, we must! And, luckily, it's a lot easier for us to get some more than it was for poor Oliver :(

I have not read anything by Grafton. I need to try her. Thanks for the rec.

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Really? Bummer. Well, different strokes for different folks and all that. The Kat Halloway series is sort of similar in that it's about a female amateur sleuth, but Kat is much more understated than Veronica. The writing isn't as fun, but it's a solid series that I've been enjoying. I hope you like it if you do try it.

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The Alcatraz series is fantastic. It's funny, unique, poignant, and interesting. I definitely recommend it.

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I'm only about halfway through the series, but I have noticed that they're getting darker as they go. I once heard the Gamache series described as "cozy" and I've been puzzled about that ever since. Even the lighter books have never struck me as cozy mysteries.

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Thanks, Carla! I hope you enjoy the Meissner book.

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The Al Capone books are awesome! I'm glad he enjoys them. I hope you like the Hannah book when you get to it.

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Ha ha. That was the first thing that came to mind when I saw today's topic! Food and books are the two things that I always want more of :)

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I had no idea about Alcatraz either, but there was a whole community of people there including children. Crazy!

I really like Younts' novels. If you want non-cheesy Amish novels, check her out.

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I was never good at science classes either! That's one of the reasons I like the Tempe Brennan series - Reichs makes the science interesting and approachable, even for those of us who didn't earn A's in science class!

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