Ronald's bookshelf: all en-US Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:49:37 -0700 60 Ronald's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[The Curious Charms Of Arthur Pepper]]> 30107954 In this poignant and curiously charming debut, a lovable widower embarks on a life-changing adventure

Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., just as he did when his wife, Miriam, was alive. He dresses in the same grey slacks and mustard sweater-vest, waters his fern, Frederica, and heads out to his garden.

But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam’s death, something changes. Sorting through Miriam’s possessions, Arthur finds an exquisite gold charm bracelet he’s never seen before. What follows is a surprising and unforgettable odyssey that takes Arthur from London to Paris and as far as India in an epic quest to find out the truth about his wife’s secret life before they met — a journey that leads him to find hope, healing and self-discovery in the most unexpected places.

Featuring an unforgettable cast of characters with big hearts and irresistible flaws, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is a joyous celebration of life’s infinite possibilities.

“Filled with colourful, complex characters and adventure, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is a lovely story about grief and healing. I was moved by Arthur and his journey. You will be too.” — Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of Love Walked In

"Once in a great while, a character like Arthur Pepper comes along and quietly steals your heart. Arthur might make you cry — but he'll also make you laugh, think, and feel grateful that you came along on his fantastical journey."  — Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of Things You Won’t Say

"Eccentric, charming, and wise, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is about finding courage, generosity, and compassion, even when all seems lost... This book will illuminate your heart."  — Nina George, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop

“A touching tale of rediscovering someone you love. Arthur Pepper is utterly charming and endearing.”  — Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Daughter

“Tender, insightful, and surprising... [Arthur Pepper] will instantly capture the hearts of readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Little Paris Bookshop, and The Red Notebook.”  — Library Journal, starred review

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335 Phaedra Patrick 1760374369 Ronald 0 4.07 2016 The Curious Charms Of Arthur Pepper
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<![CDATA[The Messy Lives of Book People]]> 57938945 Have you ever wished you were someone else?

Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.

But when Essie dies suddenly, a devastated Liv is astonished to learn of her last wish: for Liv to complete Essie's final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes, and as Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever...]]>
352 Phaedra Patrick 0778312003 Ronald 0 3.64 2022 The Messy Lives of Book People
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It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real ...

They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of them can withstand the force that has drawn them back to Derry to face the nightmare without an end, and the evil without a name.]]>
1184 Stephen King 0450411435 Ronald 0 to-read 4.28 1986 It
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Only there is no Gathering. Someone is eliminating the Gentian line. And now Campion and Purslane -- two shatterlings who have fallen in love and shared forbidden experiences -- must determine exactly who, or what, their enemy is, before they are wiped out of existence . . .]]>
473 Alastair Reynolds 0575077174 Ronald 4 4.37 2008 House of Suns
author: Alastair Reynolds
name: Ronald
average rating: 4.37
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