How about a
Marian Keyes novel to follow up
Sarah Pekkanen's amazing debut?
Alrighty then. The Brightest Star in the Sky
is next on our reading agenda, a book that promises to
"burn bright with hope" according to one Amazon
reader. And here is just a sample of what reviewers are saying about Keyes' latest release:
"There are so many pretenders to the Marian Keyes throne but, with this wonderful tenth novel, the author once again proves herself to be the reigning queen of British chick lit... Keyes' narrative zips along at a seemingly effortless pace with rounded, believable and engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius. Buy this book immediately, you won't be disappointed."
– Daily Mail
"The Brightest Star in the Sky is chicken soup for weary souls in these recessionary times – chicken soup with added spice because, as well as being an endearingly hopeful read, it’s filled with the author’s trademark humour. As one of Lydia the cabbie’s annoying passengers would say, thank you kindly and merci bow-coup for the laughs, Marian."
- Irish Times
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The Opposite of Me?
No problem. Stop back over and post your thoughts any time. Meanwhile, be sure to get your hands on
The Brightest Star in the Sky - because you will want to read this one,
we know these things.
I really need to get back into reading!! I've missed so much. I think I'll do some back tracking...start with the Nanny Diaries.
ReplyDeleteI can never remember the name of the book or the author as I'm standing in the book store or at HellMart.
I'll try to be a better chickie.
Nanny Diaries is a great choice for back tracking - I've been tempted to rent the DVD just to see the difference between the book/movie. It's been too long to remember! As for not remembering while you're in HellMart... I understand COMPLETELY. Ours is a total zoo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for trying to be a better chickie. We miss you!
Ok, I'm in. Going to order the book right now so I may fall a tad behind.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome news, Gina - can't wait to see what you think about this one! No worries about falling behind. We're timeline-free.
ReplyDeleteI am listening to it now, definitely different in a gaellic type voice.
ReplyDelete@Becca - interesting, gaellic? I'm on pg 66 and trying to keep Maeve and Katie straight, but the narrator keeps flitting around between characters. Not sure how I'm going to like going backward in time chapter-wise when we already have so many flashbacks/forwards happening within each chapter. Marian Keyes is definitely keeping me on my toes here!
ReplyDeleteIs this an angel or something going between the people? I love how it played with the dog!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a ghost or lost spirit. Loved that dog scene, too! Looks like time isn't going backwards, but counting down?
ReplyDeleteTime is going backwards but the story seems to be moving forward? Are you getting that feeling too?
ReplyDeleteI'm on pg 74 (Day 59) and trying to piece it all together, but yes I am getting the feeling like time is going backwards/story going forward.
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ReplyDeleteI just started day 56..this one is harder to piece together. I was wondering if it was just me or not.
Good morning! On day 40!
ReplyDeleteMoving to day 32... :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are cruising, Becca! I hope that means it's getting good? I'm still on day 59 but will make more progress tonight. Busy day here at the homestead.
ReplyDeleteThe relationships are all becoming more fleshed out and convoluted at the same tim. Odd..
ReplyDeleteI bought a bunch of books on amazon last night..email me..
Hi..on day 10..
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ReplyDeleteI am on day 0! This story does take a very interesting twist, hang with it, you will be well rewarded! Very different book to be sure!
ReplyDeleteGood to know, Becca. Thanks! I had to stop after Fionn and Grainne came into the picture - too much new information for my brain to handle tonight. But I will get back at it again tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, the story ends much different than I thought that it would be! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteDay 57, pg 120 here - you're making me want to finish right now, Becca!
ReplyDeleteI am so not going to spoil it for you, but the title of the book is a definite clue, I like how she did that and made us wait until the end to get to it!
ReplyDeleteDay 29 here (pg 299). This is a PAGE TURNER! Now I'm starting to wonder about Fionn's gleamy eye-wink that everyone keeps witnessing.
ReplyDeleteI am not telling what the eye wink is but you will learn more about him, that is for certain...no more from me..
ReplyDeleteI finished this book today - amazing! 'The Brightest Star in the Sky' is by far the best book publication of all by Marian Keyes and now one of my favorites. Highly recommend to readers looking for a captivating book that draws you in and keeps your interest from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteSimply unputdownable.
Hope that I didn't ruin any of it for you! I liked listening to it!
ReplyDeleteNot at all, Becca! I was in the dark right up to the very last chapter. Mystical and engaging all wrapped up in one incredible book. Wow.
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