Geraldine McCorkell
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer. Family Secrets and the Legacy of War. When her son was born with Autism life changed for Alice, at what cost to her family. The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair was enjoyed by Lorraine. This book was inspired by real life female code breakers who worked for Central Bureau in Brisbane in WW11. The women worked in a tiny garage at the back of a beautiful mansion. The Family Inheritance by Tricia Stringer. A Will plays havoc with the lives of three women when they discover they have been living a lie – how intriguing. Jeffrey Archer has made an impression with Nothing Ventured. If you enjoy his writing this one is worth the read. The third novel by Amor Towles (A Gentleman in Moscow) author, The Lincoln Highway, spans just 10 days. If you enjoyed A Gentleman in Moscow this one will satisfy. The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay tells the story of a Parisian woman in mourning for her husband and son, when Napoleon 111 devises an ambitious urban plan that could destroy her family estate. By the same author Sarah’s Key, two main parallel plots are followed through the book, a brilliant read according to Noelle. The Magician by Colm Tolbin is a fictionalised biography that explores the life and times of exiled German Nobel winner Thomas Mann. The Salt Path a memoir written by Raynor Winn. When their home and livelihood was taken away by a bad business decision and her husband diagnosed with a terminal illness they walked the 630 mile coastal path from Somerset to Dorset. This author featured in Michael Portillo’s recent walk on the same coast. Shirley proudly showed us a short story written by her granddaughter Tracy Leotus featured in An Anthology of Short Stories and very enjoyable it was. Shirley also enjoyed the Historical novels, The History of the Unexpected, The Kings Obsession, and Dangerous Inheritance. Keep enjoying reading, see you in December.
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About 'Let's Talk Books'Have you read a good book you would like to share with others? Bring your book along and tell the group about it. This is a casual discussion group about books, papers or magazines we have read and enjoyed. You will hear about books others have read that you may also be interested in reading. Convenor/s and contact detailsGeraldine McCorkell
0408 522 662 Meeting times1st Monday 2 - 4 pm, Seniors Auditorum Fawckner Drive.
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