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[walking the dog]

Been a fan of Armistead maupin since his first novel . Just finished reading a few minutes ago 'The days of Anna Madrigal ' had a few tears at the end what a moving book.I have struggled recently with concentration due to low mood so to be able to read this and appreciate the message was very moving for me. I hope others find solace in books too xx

[babyjane]

We loved the books/TV series of Tales of the City. Mary Ann, Mona, Michael 'Mouse', Anna - loved following all their adventures    It was when I first recognised the talent that is Olympia Dukakis.

Sorry, that's not about Books is it    I will look into the Days of Anna Madrigal (a man and a girl)

[walking the dog]

Didn't see anyof it on tv babyjane but I bet it was fantastic he writes with such humour but poignancy at same time xx

[babyjane]

Yes it was, the characters became like friends.  Only the first two books were featured in the TV series and it was a long time ago.  I would love to read the story of Anna's last journey back to Winnemucca.

[walking the dog]

Its a beautiful moving story I felt like id lived her life alongside her xx

[walking the dog]

My lifes nothing like that but there's a bit of me trying to break free !

[babyjane]

ordered it.  thank you for mentioning it 

[walking the dog]

Wow that was quick babyjane hope you enjoy it as much as I did xx

[babyjane]

anyway, other books - I love a murder mystery and I liked the earlier Minette Walters.  For light or holiday reading I enjoyed the Dorothy Koomson books and my daughter has introduced me to Harlan Coben.

[walking the dog]

Not read anything by those,authors but I too love a,good murder mystery so I will check them out. I have recently read all of the Elena Ferrante novels the first being 'My brilliant friend ' they were un put a,downable if that's a real word

[babyjane]

it is now 

[babyjane]

WTD, received Anna's story today, already hooked.  Thanks for telling us about it x

[Dulciana]

Has anyone read "Winter in Madrid" by C. J. Sansom?   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_in_Madrid
I'd love to see it made into a film.   

[Ju Ju]

Has anyone read "Winter in Madrid" by C. J. Sansom?   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_in_Madrid
I'd love to see it made into a film.

No it's waiting for me on my bookshelf. Have you read his novels based in the time of Henry the 8th? Can't remember the titles or name or the main character, who was a humped back solicitor. Memory has come back! The 1st book is called Reformation. Very good.

I like Dorothy Koomsons books as well. I'm enjoying Citadel by Kate Mosse at the moment.

I like the sound of the book and author recommended by walking the dog. Could you give a bit more idea of what the story is about?

[walking the dog]

Glad you liked annas story baby Jane.
Dulciana and jujui have read all of sansoms novels all brilliant.