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I am reading “Meet Me in Monaco” by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Also reading the ebook version of “The Mirror” by Nora Roberts.

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Great choices!

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I'm working on A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn (what a delightful historical mystery series) and Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday.

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I really like Deanna Raybourn's books! I need to pick that one up!

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Just started Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack..

Quirky! Finished Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein thru Netgalley...amazing non fiction book!

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I read Catherine Mack's book a few months ago. It's a lot of fun!

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Finished "Once Upon a Wardrobe" the day before Christmas—one of my favorite books ever. This week I read "Meet Me in Monaco" by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. I love finding new authors to read. I am looking forward to reading "Christmas with the Queen" by Gaynor and Webb soon.

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Great choices!

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Just started "The Florios of Sicily" about a family that started out in a small village and built an empire. This was one of those books that was given to me by a friend who found it "wasn't for them". I love the richness of the language. Maybe because it's a translation from Italian? Also learned a Hulu series was based on it (The Lions of Sicily).

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That sounds fascinating! I haven't heard of it before.

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Just finished "The Woman Who Wasn't There" by Robin Gaby Fisher and Angelo J. Guglielmo, Jr. Fascinating story of the woman who claimed to be a 9-11 survivor, but wasn't, yet still rose to become president of the survivor's association. Fascinating true story well told by an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker.

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That sounds fascinating!

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I just finished “Christmas with the Queen” by Hazel Gaynor and Tracy Webb. Phenomenal. Un-put-down-able! You should put it on your reads for next Christmas. I am just finishing “Christmas Duet” by Debbie Macomber and it is as heartwarming and sweet as her books always are. I am never disappointed. My next book will be “Winter Solstice” by Rosamunde Pilcher.

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Winter Solstice is a comfort read of mine!

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My journalist friend interviewed Jilly Cooper and said she was incredibly gracious. I've long wanted to read one of her books. I also want to read Kate Thompson's forthcoming book, Renée's story looks incredible. Happy writing in 2025!

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I like to think Jilly Cooper would be the best dinner party host. (And probably guest too!) Happy writing to you too!

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I've read most of Jilly Cooper's novels. They are all huge, with so many characters that I must constantly refer to the list at the front of the book. I would also recommend reading Fiona Walker's books.

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Thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to read Fiona Walker's books!

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