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The Last Rose of Shanghai  by  Weina Dai Randel My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! Last day of November already! I just finished THE LAST ROSE OF SHANGHAI by Weina Dai Randel and I am an emotional mess. This beautiful story of forbidden love between a young Chinese woman and a German Jew refugee in Shanghai is heartbreaking. This jazz-filled story takes place during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai and tells the horrific events of those times. The story also takes in the Chinese familial customs and expectations on a young woman in the 40s’. I was enthralled by Ernest and Aiyi’s story from the beginning. The ending was exceptional! This is truly a beautiful novel and I recommend it to all those who love the historical genre. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #il...

Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships  by  Sarah Grunder Ruiz My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! Happy Monday! LOVE, LISTS & FANCY SHIPS by Sarah Grunder Ruiz was a delightful book. The characters were fun, interesting, and sexy. I loved the way the author introduced Alex in the story and made this character more and more lovable as the book progressed. It is an emotional read with many happy moments and several sad ones. The book deals with the pain of losing a loved one, divorces, break-ups, and rejection. This is Sarah Grunder Ruiz first book, and it is a great one. I am looking forward to reading this author again soon. Pick up a copy of LOVE, LISTS & FANCY SHIP today and be dazzled by this awesome novel. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcan...

Flight Patterns  by  Karen White My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! FLIGHT PATTERNS by Karen White is an emotional book with many layers about family secrets and learning to forgive. I loved how Ms. White used an antic set of dishes with a bee motif as the link between all the well-written characters. I was pulled into the story from the beginning and enjoyed the heartwarming ending. Great read! #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #flightpatterns #karenwhite #panguincanada #berkleypub #bookreview View all my reviews

The Wright Sister  by  Patty Dann My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE WRIGHT SISTER by Patty Dann looks at the life of Katharine Wright, sister of the famous Wright brothers who flew the world’s first airplane. The book is written in the form a marriage diary and letters to her brother Orville. It was interesting to find out more about her unrecognised contributions in the invention of the airplane. He attempts to reach out to her reclusive brother Orville are moving and sad. Her marriage life anecdotes were eye-opening for those times but too repetitive in the book. I doubt she spent that much time in a bath but who am I to judge. If you like discovering more about historical characters, this is a good book to pick up. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebo...

Crazy Like a Fox  by  Melinda Metz My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! CRAZY LIKE A FOX by Melinda Metz is the second book in the Fox Crossing Series. This is a light and fun read. This time around, we read about a young and meek woman who finally discovers who she really is made of after her boyfriend broke up with her. I love the legend of the fox and how this hundred of years old beauty still roam Fox Crossing, Maine, and brings luck to those who see her. The book can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend you read them in order to discover this beautiful series. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #crazylikeafox #melindametz #penguinrandomhouse #kensingtonbooks #penguin...

The Last Flight  by  Julie Clark My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I tend to read several books in the same genre in a row. This does not always pay off as sometimes the stories start blending with each other. To avoid that, I have been making sure not to read more than three books in the same genre in a row. I then switch to another genre just to cleanse the palate. THE LAST FLIGHT by Julie Clark was the sorbet to my reading and it was so good. This mystery thriller delivered twisted punch after twisted punch and ended with a surprising bang. I read it in one sitting; it is so good. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #thelastflight #julieclark #sourcebooks #bookreview Vie...

The Parrot's Perch  by  Karen Keilt My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! OMG!! I was not sure what kind of book to expect when BOOKSPARKS selected me to review an audiobook copy of THE PARROT’S PERCH by Karen Keilt. This book is sooo good and troubling at the same time. Karen’s stories of torture, beatings, abandonment and life struggles were heart-breaking. Her courage, determination, and grace when facing adversity, is inspiring. This biography is a must-read. It educated me and challenged me in so many ways. Pick up a copy today. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #theparrotsperch #karenkeilt #booksparks #orangeskyaudio #bookreview View all my reviews

Colorado Christmas Magic  by  Caitlin McKenna My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! COLORADO CHRISTMAS MAGIC by Caitlin McKenna is truly delightful. This is the kind of read that revives your Christmas spirit and gives you all the great feels of the holidays. I love the story, the charming characters, and all the Christmas traditions. It is simply a heartwarming and magical read; perfect to put you in a festive mood. #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #Sponsored #HarlequinPublicityTeam #HarlequinBooks #ContemporaryRomance #ChristmasRomance #coloradochristmasmagic #caitlinmckenna #bookreview View all my reviews

Tales of the Otherworld  by  Kelley Armstrong My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! TALES OF THE OTHERWORLD by Kelley Armstrong is the second book in the Otherworld Stories Series. This series is an extension to the Women of the Otherworld series and offers deeper insights on some of the original characters. These stories are well written and entertaining. One of these stories covers Logan, a werewolf. He was introduced in the book BITTEN and I loved him from the start. Unfortunately, Ms. Armstrong killed this character way too early in the series and broke my heart. I got to know him more in TALES OF THE OTHERWORLD and this justified my thoughts that he should have had a book dedicated to him in the original series. Maybe Ms. Armstrong will write one in the future and make this reader/fan very happy. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #bo...

The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba  by  Chanel Cleeton My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN CUBA by Chanel Cleeton is a fantastic historical novel based on true events. Cuba is one of my fav vacation spots and I love to learn more about its history. Ms. Cleeton has a wonderful way to bring that history to life and make it so interesting. The characters are well written, and the story offers suspense, conflicts, courage, and love. If you love Cuba and love historical novels, please add this one to your TBR list. Viva Cuba libre! #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #themostbeautifulgirlincuba #chanelcleeton #berkleypub #bookreview View all my reviews

The Last Daughter of York  by  Nicola Cornick My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE LAST DAUGHTER OF YORK by Nicola Cornick was a great read. I love how the author linked the two timelines and created fantastic characters to carry the story. I would, however, have preferred that the story takes place in the 1400s’. I believe that the entirety of the book could have been on that timeline and less on the present time. The story of Anne and Francis was fascinating and I would have loved to know more about them after finishing the book. The finale was excellent and brought a good conclusion to the story. This is overall a brilliant read and I recommend it. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity...

Our Woman in Moscow  by  Beatriz Williams My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! OUR WOMAN IN MOSCOW by Beatriz Williams is a fantastic historical novel, full of suspense. Ms. Williams’ characters are intriguing, complex, and surprising. She delivers an intelligent plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I could not put this book down until it was done. It is such a great read. I hope they will make a movie of this one. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #ourwomaninmoscow #beatrizwilliams #williammorrowbooks #bookreview View all my reviews

November 9  by  Colleen Hoover My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! The Pooches & Pages Book Club’s November book choice NOVEMBER 9 by Colleen Hoover. I love this author. Her books have intelligent and clever plots. In this book, she delivered the plotline like an opening flower. As you read, you see more and more of the story, the characters and what unites them. There was more than one surprising twist in this book. The “meet once a year” premise is not new, but Ms. Hoover put her own flavour on it. Overall, it is a beautiful story of regrets, making amend, love and forgiveness. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #november9 #colleenhoover #simonshusterca #bookreview Vie...

City of Time and Magic  by  Paula Brackston My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! CITY OF TIME AND MAGIC by Paul Brackston is the fourth book in the Found Things Series. This is one of my fav series. It has fantastic characters, sensational plots, magic, and, of course, love. This series about Xanthe, a young woman, who has the talent to hear old objects sing and to travel in time to help the original owner of the object. She is a Spinner. The third book ended with a cliff-hanger where Liam, Xanthe’s love interest, has been kidnapped by another Spinner. She will do anything to get Liam back, but upon returning to the past, she finds out that there is more to the kidnap that meets the eyes. If you are looking for a terrific series that has all the good vibes and will keep you on your toes to the end, this is the one. I recommend it. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookish...

Two Steps Forward  by  Graeme Simsion My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! My brother did the Compostela pilgrimage three times in his lifetime, and I am sure he will do it at least one more time. I admire him for this. When I saw that Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist wrote a book about the Camino de Santiago, I could not resist to buy a copy and start reading. I loved it! It is two people’s journey of discovery and reflection; leaving them changed and better off. I loved the characters, the descriptions of each town they visited and the many events that made their travel compelling. This is a quick and emotional read. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #booksofhcc #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #twostepsforward #graemes...

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II  by  Madeline Martin My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I just finished THE LAST BOOKSHOP IN LONDON by Madeline and I want more. This is such a beautiful story of perseverance, courage, and friendship amidst the bombing of London during WWII. A young woman moves to London at the start of the war and finds a job in a bookshop. Little does she know that this will change her life forever. The story offers great physical and emotional descriptions of the bombings of London by the Germans. The characters warmed my heart and the bookshop setting added to the story in a special way. This is now one of my fav WWII books. It is a must read for this genre lovers. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadi...

In a Holidaze  by  Christina Lauren My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! IN A HOLIDAZE by Christina Lauren is a fantastic holiday read. It has conflicts, frustration, sexy moments, and love. This dynamic duo authors never disappoint. I love how they wrote the characters and the setting for the story. This is an easy-peasy book with all the right feels. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #inaholidaze #christinalauren #gallerybooks #simonandschuster #bookreview View all my reviews

The Girl Who Ruined Christmas  by  Cindy Callaghan My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE GIRL WHO RUINED CHRISTMAS by Cindy Callaghan was a perfect blend of Christmas Cheers and Christmas drama. Thirteen years old Brady Bancroft never thought that a selfie would be such a catastrophe and ruin Christmas for the town of Harper Hollow Falls. She must redeem herself and by doing so, will learn the value of friendship, dedication, and miracles. This book is a perfect gift for the tween in your life. It has excellent lessons and is full of fun Christmas cheers. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #thegirlwhoruinedchristmas #cindycallaghan #bookreview View all my reviews

Suite Française  by  Irène Némirovsky My rating:  1 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I just finished SUITE FRANÇAISE by Irène Némirovsky. I saw so many great reviews of this book and had great expectations. Unfortunately, the book did not meet these expectations and felt like a bad bouillabaisse made of too many characters and no substance. This one was not for me, but it might be for you. Don’t let my review stop you to pick up a copy. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #suitefrancaise #irenenemirovsky #penguinramdomca #vintagecanada #bookreview View all my reviews

Men of the Otherworld  by  Kelley Armstrong My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! MEN OF THE OTHERWORLD by Kelley Armstrong is everything I hoped for. Jeremy and Clayton are two of my fav characters in the Women of the Otherworld series and it was awesome to know more about them and their life background and what happened to them to become who they are. If you love paranormal fiction, I recommend the Women of the Otherworld series and then the Otherworld Stories series by this awesome Canadian author. It is full of action, conflicts, battles, and hot sexy scenes. So good!!! #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #menoftheotherworld #kelleyarmstrong #penguinramdomca #vintagecanada #...

The Night of Many Endings  by  Melissa Payne My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! It has been a while since I read a book that was able to evoke this many emotions in me. THE NIGHT OF MANY ENDINGS by Melissa Payne is a thought-provoking book about family, drugs, homelessness, sacrifice, and redemption. Five people are stuck in a library during a major snowstorm. Their lives will never be the same once the night is over. The characters are beautifully written, and the story is touching and sincere. It was unexpected and moving. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #thenightofmanyendings #melissapayne #amazonpublishing #lakeunionpublishing #bookreview View all my reviews