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This month, we each reviewed a book of our own choice that we had enjoyed.<\/p>\n
\u2018The tattooist of Auschwitz\u2019 <\/strong>by Heather Morris.<\/p>\n This book is based on the real life of Lale Sokkolov a survivor of Auschwitz, interviewed by Heather Morris. It is the love story of Lale and Gita, who met in the concentration camp. Lale\u2019s role as a tattooist gave him a little more freedom, enabling him to exchange jewellery and cash from murdered prisoners, for food.<\/p>\n \u2018Tombland\u2019 <\/strong>by C.J. Sansom<\/p>\n (Also reviewed by \u2018Off the Shelf\u2019 last month) This is the 7th in the Shardlake series of historical mystery novels. In 1549 Shardlake is requested by Princess Elizabeth, to investigate a murder. He travels to Norwich and becomes embroiled in the peasant rebellion. \u201cHistorical fiction at its best.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Normal people\u2019 <\/strong>by Sally Rooney.<\/p>\n Follows the see-saw relationship between Marianne and Connell living in Dublin. The balance of their relationship alters as Marianne transforms from a skinny, anxious girl to become a popular student at Trinity, while Connell gives up football after being a star. \u201cCouldn\u2019t put it down.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Tip of my tongue\u2019 <\/strong>by Trezza Azzopardi.<\/p>\n Set in 70\u2019s Cardiff, it is one of a series of books retelling fables from the Mabinogion. \u2019Geraint, son of Erbin\u2019 is retold, seen through the eyes of Enid, a nine year old girl from Splott. She goes to live with rich relatives in Devon when her mother dies and her father sinks into depression. \u201cThe relationship between Enid and Geraint (her cousin), is thought provoking and well written.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Painted girls\u2019 <\/strong>by Cathy Marie Buchanan.<\/p>\n In the late 1800\u2019s in Paris, after the death of their father causing their mother to turn to drink, the Van Goethem sisters need to earn money. Antoinette, the eldest, finds work as a stage extra, while her sister Marie goes to the Paris Opera to train as a ballet dancer. Marie becomes a model for the painter Edgar Degas. The book links in historical newspaper reports from that time. A very good read.<\/p>\n \u2018Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine\u2019 <\/strong>by Gail Honeyman.<\/p>\n Eleanor aged 30, rarely says a word at work not related to her job. At weekends, she does not speak to anyone from Friday night till Monday. Then she meets someone who connects with her. The plot has a clever twist at the end. An excellent book that draws you right in. Other members of the group who had read the book, agreed it was very enjoyable.<\/p>\n \u2018One good turn\u2019 <\/strong>by Kate Atkinson.<\/p>\n Jackson Brodie, a retired detective, in Edinburgh to support his girlfriend Julia, who is performing in the fringe. Jackson witnesses a violent road rage incident. With dark humour, the book then introduces a series of distinctive characters, who slowly become linked to this<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This month, we each reviewed a book of our own choice that we had enjoyed. \u2018The tattooist of Auschwitz\u2019 by Heather Morris. This book is based on the real life of Lale Sokkolov a survivor of Auschwitz, interviewed by Heather Morris. It is the love story of Lale and Gita, who met in the concentration camp. 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