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Which book did you read? The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World ImpressionismWho is the author? Ross King
Did you enjoy the book? Very much. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Tristan Layton. It was a very interesting and entertaining art history book.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Yes, I already have a request in to the library for Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
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Who is the author? Brian Staveley
Did you enjoy the book? Yes, a lot!
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Sure! I've to check that the 2nd book in the series is as good, but I don't think I'll be disappointed. I'm happy he is currently working on other books.
Which book did you read? Assassin's ApprenticeWho is the author? Robin Hobb
Did you enjoy the book? Yes, a lot!
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Definitely! I heard that the second book of the series is very good and I'm looking forward to read it. The author has created a wonderful world with her Realm of the Elderlings and her other books take place in the same universe, so I think it will be interesting to continue reading this series or explore a little in her other series.
Which book did you read? Sometimes a Great NotionWho is the author? Ken Kesey
Did you enjoy the book? Yes.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Kesey had a pretty crazy way of writing. You kind of just have to hold on for the ride. So while I enjoyed this book there are other authors I'll read before I read another of his.
Which book did you read?Uprooted
Who is the author?
Naomi Novik
Did you enjoy the book?
Mostly, as said in my post, there was one part (it was only a couple pages) that if it hadn't been there I would have enjoyed the book a lot more.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future?
Maybe.
Which book did you read? The AwakeningWho is the author? Kate Chopin
Did you enjoy the book? Yes!
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Yes, I'm glad I discovered her. I even followed up The Awakening with a short story by her, Desiree's Baby.
Which book did you read? The Awakening ... Hi Michelle! Great choice! :)Who is the author? Kate Chopin
Did you enjoy the book? Very much - it was really moving.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Definitely.
Which book did you read?Stoner
Who is the author?
John Williams
Did you enjoy the book?
I enjoyed it more than I had expected.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future?
Well maybe one day, but not in the nearest future
Which book did you read? The Quaker CaféWho is the author?Brenda Bevan Remmes
Did you enjoy the book? I did enjoy the book.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? There's a sequel to this book coming out and I would definitely read that in the future.
Which book did you read? Heart-Shaped BoxWho is the author?Joe Hill
Did you enjoy the book?Yes.
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Already read NOS4A2, which I loved even more, and listening to Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
Which book did you read?The Girl with All the Gifts
Who is the author?
M.R. Carey
Did you enjoy the book?
Yes! It was fantastic!
Will you read more stories by this author in the future?
Definitely!
Which book did you read? Eyes on YouWho is the author? Kate White
Did you enjoy the book? Yes
Will you read more stories by this author in the future? Maybe.
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