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Monday, May 23, 2011

Your Summer Read...........early


Along with a holiday weekend with magnificent weather came the most wonderful read, a bit of a surprise to me. I had seen this book in a couple reviews but wasn't paying proper attention, somehow the title threw me off and I can't imagine why. The title is perfect (as it turns out) and so is the exquisite writing of new author Sarah Winman. When God Was a Rabbit is one of those books where you fight with yourself. Do I keep turning the page or put it aside so I can prolong the ending? Can I possibly slow down this reading pleasure? In the end you just can't stop turning the pages and you just want to cry because this wonderful story is over and you know you just finished one of the year's best reads by a most magnificent new writer.










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17 comments:

  1. vicki archerMay 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love your recommendations Sande....off to buy this one.....How are you ??xv

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  2. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    You should get paid for that review because you definitely sold me on it... I'm putting it my list of things to do today (pick up the book). Looking forward to reading a book that I can't put down ;)

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  3. French Basketeer.comMay 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Yesss, it IS on itunes; thanks for the recommendation, Sande; hope it will fill my holiday weekend!

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  4. Carole Poirot May 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Salut Sande, I'm intrigued by the way you describe it and I really should make some time for some lazy summer afternoons to spend reading books... I hope you're well, have a great week, Love from London xo

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  5. Jacqueline @ HOMEMay 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    You have done such a wonderful review of this book that I MUST go and get a copy Sande !!
    Thanks for the recommendation. XXXX

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I, too, hate those kind of books(no, really, I love them) when you just don't want it to end! I will most definitely buy this one. Pool side this weekend: perfect reading companion. Thanks!

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  7. Jo FarmerMay 23, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Following your wonderful review, I will be heading to the bookstore after my yoga class in the morning to buy myself a copy...
    Thank you Sande

    Jo x

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  8. SueMay 23, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Ooo...sounds good. I'll have to look for it!

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  9. Splendid MarketMay 23, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I love this recommendation, I SO need a great read. I will order it now! Merci! ebh

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  10. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    ♥♥

    Much love
    Jeanne

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  11. pve designMay 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I have now seen this book several times and we have a long weekend coming....I think I need to get this book asap!
    pve

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  12. Simply Mel {Reverie}May 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Okay, you had me at 'stop reading to prolong ending" ~ my favorite kind of book!

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  13. Glamour DropsMay 24, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Well with a wrap like that, I better go check it out. A book you can't put down? Yep, that's what we all want!

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  14. quintessenceMay 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I shouldn't be allowed in a book store judging by the huge (unread) stack next to my bed but I may just have to make one more exception...

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  15. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMay 25, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Just letting you know that I gave you a shout out on my last post and put you on my "B List." Love your blog!

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  16. StephanieMay 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    You know I'm always looking for a good read. And yes, the title would throw me off too. Thanks for the tip - off to check it out!

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  17. MysticaJune 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    This was in turns for me nostalgic, sad, funny, and very very good.

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