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Susan Kay Harris

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in Blue Ash, Ohio, The United States
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The Falcon and the Songbird is a novel inspired by Susan’s own experiences as a teenager in Texas and France. She was particularly impacted by the assassination of John F. Kennedy, which occurred when she was fifteen.

Always something of a “wild nature child,” her strong affection for all living creatures, especially horses, played an important role in her life, as it does in her book.

Based in Switzerland where she lives with her Swiss husband, she has contributed to Reader’s Digest and local publications, and was active in community life. When not writing, she is an avid gardener and cook, and for over twenty years has been a passionate tango dancer. She also enjoys hiking in the Swiss countryside.

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The Falcon and the Songbird

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Son of Nobody, Martel

Son of Nobody Son of Nobody by Yann Martel

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I really don’t know what to make of this book. I had to read it quickly, as I had it on loan from Libby for two weeks only. (I like the option of being able to read a book first to find out if I like it enough to purchase. And no, I will not purchase this one.)

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Mare by Emily Haworth-Booth
"This book had lots of premise but it failed to draw me in and hold my interest. I failed to connect and empathise with the narrator, although she is going through a really difficult time in her life, dealing with infertility and grief. The writing wa" Read more of this review »
Mare by Emily Haworth-Booth
"Pressure without counterweigh

Emily Haworth-Booth's Mare follows a childless woman in early menopause who becomes intensely attached to a shared horse she does not own. She has access but no claim. She participates in care but cannot secure it. The no" Read more of this review »
Mare by Emily Haworth-Booth
"'Mare' is a novel deep and reflective novel that explores relationships and cultural expectations from a female perspective. The main character reaches a turning point in her life, and has to deal with the fact that she cannot have children, so inste" Read more of this review »
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Mare by Emily Haworth-Booth
"Mare is a slim, slightly elusive novel that doesn’t so much tell a story as circle around a feeling. At its centre is a woman coming to terms with not having children, and who ends up forming an intense, somewhat puzzling attachment to a horse she he" Read more of this review »
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I really don’t know what to make of this book. I had to read it quickly, as I had it on loan from Libby for two weeks only. (I like the option of being able to read a book first to find out if I like it enough to purchase. And no, I will not purchase ...more
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Roman Clodia Hi Susan - yes, maybe we can tell more about a person from the books they don't get on with!


Carolyn Thanks for the friend request and the comment about We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. I don't often find myself disagreeing with popular opinion but I really didn't like that book!


reading is my hustle Thank you for the friend request, Susan. Looking forward to reading your reviews and talking books! :)


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