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February book club - This Is How It Always Is

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 24-Jan-17 09:54:40
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Starting the thread a little early (before the books have been sent out! Don't panic!) to add something more to the details on the book club page

Here is a letter from Laurie, the author, which offers insight into why she chose to write this particular story. I read it before I read the book and found that it resonated even more because of it.

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annsixty Thu 02-Feb-17 08:43:49

About half way through and I am struggling rather with this book. I find my mind glazing over occasionally as time jumped quickly and the bedtime stories bored me. I will carry on though as I want to know how it pans out for the child.

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eGJ Thu 02-Feb-17 08:34:23

A long bus journey yesterday means I have read February 's book already! Beautifully presented makes it intriguing before you even open the cover. Hard to start with as you are in the story straight away, but then you are swept into the middle of the Walsh-Adams family. There are funny parts, but heart breaking moments too. A topic very much in the public domain just now and this helps to reveal some of the issues. My question for Laurie is "How does your daughter feel about the book?"

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callgirl1 Thu 02-Feb-17 00:07:37

My book arrived today, many thanks.

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merlotgran Wed 01-Feb-17 22:53:55

Mine arrived this morning. Many thanks, Gransnet.

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Greenfinch Wed 01-Feb-17 20:43:06

Picked my copy up from the post office this morning.It was in such a big box that it would not go through the letter box.Looking forward to reading about what is very interesting subject matter.

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eGJ Tue 31-Jan-17 20:32:04

What a beautiful looking book! My was on the doorstep today; review to follow when I have read it. Thank you

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Candelle Tue 31-Jan-17 14:35:39

I collected my copy from our post office this morning.

I have one chapter of my current book left so the timing has been perfect for me. I can't wait to begin reading this book with its interesting (and probably challenging) topic and will be very happy to provide a critique.

Thank you Gransnet HQ!

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annsixty Tue 31-Jan-17 13:54:28

I have started reading my copy. Different to say the least.

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Maggiemaybe Tue 31-Jan-17 13:46:48

Mine arrived yesterday, and I'll look forward to starting it. First comment - what an unusual cover!

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Waveney Tue 31-Jan-17 13:43:27

Thank you for my copy - I picked it up from the Post Office this morning. It has a very striking cover!

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Pittcity Tue 31-Jan-17 13:17:06

Picked mine up from the collection office this morning. ☺

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MawBroon Tue 31-Jan-17 12:06:46

Disappointed again sad

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rocketstop Tue 31-Jan-17 11:44:51

Thank you,my book has arrived, I will start it soon and report back !

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cornergran Tue 31-Jan-17 11:20:47

Mine also arrived yesterday. Thanks Gransnet, looking forward to reading it soon.

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NfkDumpling Mon 30-Jan-17 18:44:14

Mine arrived this morning! Thank you! I have a borrowed book to finish so I'm rushing through it. I have to be strict with myself or I end up with several books on the go at once and get all confused!

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mumofmadboys Mon 30-Jan-17 17:24:24

I received a copy too. Thank you Gransnet!

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annsixty Mon 30-Jan-17 15:34:15

Very busy postmen today as mine also arrived. Thank you.

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Parsleywin Mon 30-Jan-17 14:35:04

Thank you very much for my copy, which has just arrived. I'm looking forward to reading it - as soon as I can finish Wolf Hall!

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 30-Jan-17 14:24:34

janeainsworth

How do you get a free book? Have I missed it?

Hi Jane

So - midway through the month we launch the giveaway element of our next book club choice. We put it on the home page, the books index and in the newsletter and there's usually a week or so to apply. We ask people ONLY to put themselves forward for a free copy if they are able to commit to reading and adding thoughts/questions for the author within the time frame specified on the page. We always get far more applicants than we have books though, so we draw names from the hat and those 50 people get the books.

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Gagagran Mon 30-Jan-17 14:00:53

My copy arrived this morning too - thank you GN. It is such a treat to have a new book ready to start.

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annodomini Mon 30-Jan-17 13:01:48

It has arrived today at a very opportune time. I've just finished reading Michael Connelly's latest Harry Bosch crime novel, one of his best.

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weather Mon 30-Jan-17 11:02:53

my book has just arrived thank you I will start reading it this week

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mischief Mon 30-Jan-17 10:35:57

My book arrived this morning, thank you. Looking forward to reading it.

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janeainsworth Fri 27-Jan-17 20:48:33

How do you get a free book? Have I missed it?

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Grannyknot Thu 26-Jan-17 07:35:10

Apologies, that's not it! Here's the correct link:

www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/books/book-club-index

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