Monday, March 9, 2020

A Five Star Review



Five reasons I'm giving Five Stars to:
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
by Katarina Bivald:

1. Sara leads a small life - she works in a bookshop
in her hometown in Sweden and corresponds
with Amy, a woman from Broken Wheel,
Iowa. When the bookshop closes, Sara
decides to take Amy up on her offer and visit.

2. This is a book about books, about reading, about 
the wonderful worlds and characters you discover
between the pages. I found so many of my favorites
mentioned and made note of some I haven't read.

3. Sara is that precious commodity - an unusual
protagonist. She finds a new life in Iowa, a better
understanding of herself and... yes, love. 

4. Broken Wheel is not a Hallmark small town, 
full of charm and cheer. Bivald does a wonderful
job of finding beauty in unexpected places.

5. I love books where letters are exchanged.
This one is not all letters but in spirit it does remind
me of a great favorite - The Guernsey Literary 
and Potato Peel Pie Society.

♡

The little hippo
suddenly froze,
he felt a funny
itch on his nose.







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58 comments:

  1. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 9, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    Haven't heard of the book but sounds interesting. Have started the Guernsey Literary a couple of times but have yet to finish it. Everyone who's read it seems to have really enjoyed it.

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  2. VeggieMummyMarch 9, 2020 at 8:23 AM

    I've made a note of the book title as it sounds a good read. I'd never heard of it before either. I love the embroidery of the hippo - he's adorable. xx

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  3. Ellie FosterMarch 9, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    Thank you for the book recommendation - it is on my wish list. I like the happy hippo!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  4. Maya KuzmanMarch 9, 2020 at 12:49 PM

    I've seen the Potato Peel Pie Society and loved it - so if this is similar - I'd love to read it!

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  5. VeeMarch 9, 2020 at 3:43 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful premise. I’m intrigued.

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  6. Kim March 9, 2020 at 4:26 PM

    Your poem and hippo made me smile...and your reviews always make me want to read again. Your last review prompted me to renew my library card!! xo

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  7. Ageeth MooijMarch 9, 2020 at 5:49 PM

    As a librarian, I love to read and my other favorite activity is creating real mail. And I just discovered that we have the book in Dutch! Thank you for your recommendation, X

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  8. SandyMarch 9, 2020 at 6:15 PM

    I am very interested in the book. I have to go look it up.

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  9. Yesteryear EmbroideriesMarch 9, 2020 at 6:44 PM

    I have never heard of this book, but will look for it. It sounds wonderful! Love your little hippo and the poem and I also love the little dog and poem on your last post. All so sweet!

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  10. Kinga K.March 9, 2020 at 8:21 PM

    I will check this book ♥

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  11. Louca por porcelanaMarch 9, 2020 at 10:08 PM

    Love that cute poem and pretty embroidery!Thank you for your recommendation.Hugs!

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  12. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 10, 2020 at 1:20 AM

    Such a cute little hippo! Thank you for sharing the book!

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  13. Kim SharmanMarch 10, 2020 at 5:21 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful read. Amalia. Adorable hippo and little birdie and of course the poem is so very sweet.

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  14. MaryAnneMarch 10, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    I've read both books and agree they are great. And I adore your hippo.

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 10, 2020 at 7:14 AM

    Love the sweet poem and embroidery, Amalia! Your book recommendations are going on my reading list - thank you for sharing! Hugs xo Karen

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  16. JunkchiccottageMarch 10, 2020 at 7:49 AM

    Your embroidery hippo is so cute. This books sounds really good. I need a new rainy day read. Happy New Week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  17. JoMarch 10, 2020 at 10:31 AM

    Sounds inspirational. Jo xx

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  18. JeanieMarch 10, 2020 at 4:58 PM

    This sounds very good. And if it reminds you of "Guernsey," then that's good enough for me!

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  19. PollyMarch 10, 2020 at 10:42 PM

    I love your hippo Amalia, he has a lovely smile on his face. The book sounds good. I like your new header image.

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  20. ConniecrafterMarch 11, 2020 at 4:07 AM

    your hippo looks very happy to have that little itch on his nose :)

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  21. RosieMarch 11, 2020 at 10:28 AM

    Thank for the book review it sounds interesting. Love the little hippo:)

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  22. Kitchen RiffsMarch 11, 2020 at 4:56 PM

    Really cute. And fun. :-) Thanks!

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  23. eileeninmdMarch 11, 2020 at 5:43 PM

    Hello, love the cute hippo and poem. The book review is great, thanks for sharing. I will check to see if my library has it this book. I hope you are having a great day!

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  24. Carla from The RiverMarch 11, 2020 at 9:19 PM

    Hi, great book review. I LOVED Guernsey as well, so I will be checking this one out. Thank You!

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  25. SnowbirdMarch 11, 2020 at 9:49 PM

    Sounds like a lovely read, I shall look out for it.What a sweet little hippo.xxx

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  26. PaulineMarch 12, 2020 at 12:21 AM

    Love your jaunty little hippo. If the book is as good as the other two you compare it to, it will be a good read. I'll add it to my library list.

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  27. DeniseinVAMarch 12, 2020 at 1:36 AM

    He's lovely, such a sweet little hippo and the book looks good too. Thanks Amalia :)

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  28. LorrieMarch 12, 2020 at 2:53 AM

    The book sounds like one I would enjoy - I'm going from here to my library page to see if I can order it online. That's a very cute hippo in your photo.

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  29. The French HutchMarch 12, 2020 at 4:08 AM

    Enjoyed your review, sounds like an interesting read. Cute poem and pic. Sweet post........

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  30. Handmade in IsraelMarch 12, 2020 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks for the recommendation. Delightful little hippo too!

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  31. EricaStaMarch 13, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    I love the little doggie... and the Story here of reading, now with a funny hippo. Its always a great pleasure for me, to visit your blogsite, dear Amalia.

    Heidrun xxx

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  32. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 13, 2020 at 4:48 PM

    I started this book awhile back but wasn't sure I could get into it so I skipped it and went on to something else. Since we both like so many of the same books....I'll try it again! It does sound really good and I LOVE books and letters! Thanks for a great review as always! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  33. Carolina G. TicalaMarch 13, 2020 at 6:28 PM

    Thank you for sharing!!
    Have a great week! 😍😍😍

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  34. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 14, 2020 at 5:30 AM

    Will be checking this one out. Thanks for the recommendation and the giggle.

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  35. Lowcarb team memberMarch 15, 2020 at 1:39 AM

    Many thanks for the recommendation.
    Love the hippo :)

    All the best Jan

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  36. creativejewishmom.comMarch 16, 2020 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Amalia, love the hippo! All the best to you and your family.....more time for crafting?

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  37. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 16, 2020 at 1:47 PM

    Staying home with the state of the world and a good book recommendation is appreciated (especially since I grew up in Iowa!). Thanks!!!

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  38. ElaMarch 16, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    Hello, dear Amalia !
    Thank you for the kind words on my blog! I changed jobs and now I have a lot of new responsibilities. That's why I'm rarely in the blogosphere!
    Keep healthy and safe dear friend!
    Greetings

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  39. Elkes LebensglückMarch 16, 2020 at 4:53 PM

    Wonderful hippo!!! Thanks for the recommendation!!!

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  40. Su-sieee! MacMarch 17, 2020 at 7:48 AM

    Cute little smiley hippo with his happy friend. Chirp, chirp. The book is on my to-read list now, thanks. :-)

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  41. VENTANA DE FOTOMarch 17, 2020 at 9:31 PM

    Buena recomendación de lectura.

    buena labor de artesanía, con motivo muy infantil.

    Besos

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  42. junieper/JeshMarch 18, 2020 at 2:19 AM

    An interesting adventure in taking this path, Amalia, that may be less common. The poem about the hippo is cute:) Many thanks for sharing this with us at All Seasons with widening our horizon, Have another adventurous and creative week:)

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  43. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 18, 2020 at 3:03 AM

    Thanks for sharing!!
    Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment!!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  44. TamaraMarch 18, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    hi Amalia,
    I have missed your delightful creations and sweet poems. I hope you and your family are well. Hugs, Tamara

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  45. AnonymousMarch 18, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    Lovely hippo and bird, that book review sounds interesting!!
    I also didn't know the movie, The Guernsey Literary, so I just watched the trailer!
    Thank you for sharing the great book and wonderful movie :)

    akiko
    www.akikohiramatsu.com

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  46. Pam RichardsonMarch 19, 2020 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks so much for the book recommendation and for the cute smiley hippo. We all can use a little smile this morning. Stay safe and healthy Amalia!

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  47. DianeMarch 19, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    Greetings Amalia, another sweet poem and adorable little hippo.

    Hugs Diane

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  48. white and vintageMarch 19, 2020 at 9:32 PM

    Hello Amalia,
    this hippo with the little bird on his nose is so cute! Thank you for this book review.
    Stay healthy and have a good time
    Christine

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  49. Veronica LeeMarch 20, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    I've never heard of it but it sounds wonderful!

    Have a great weekend!

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  50. Lauren at Wonderfully MadeMarch 20, 2020 at 3:28 PM

    Amalia this sounds like a wonderful book!! I am going to try to download it through our library or some other means! That little hippo - so so cute! Now I can see something like that on an outfit for my little baby grandson haha!

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  51. FlashinScissorsMarch 20, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    Thank you for the recommendation. Sounds a great read!
    Love the hippo!
    Keep safe my friend!
    A hug,
    Barbara xx

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  52. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeMarch 20, 2020 at 8:49 PM

    I just loved your review.Thank you! And that hippo is so cute. Your place is always a joy to visit. Our library is closed as is our big bookstore, so I'll have to set that book on a wait list. Something yummy to look forward to.

    A happy and safe weekend...
    Brenda xox

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  53. Kinga K.March 20, 2020 at 10:40 PM

    Happy weekend:)

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  54. betty-NZMarch 21, 2020 at 5:47 AM

    Great review, but the needlework is just precious!

    Thanks for your contribution to 'My Corner of the World' this week!

    My Corner of the World

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  55. bailiMarch 21, 2020 at 1:59 PM

    what a nice review dear Amalia

    the way you mentioned about your favorite character it made me fall in love with her ,she must strong inspiring person indeed

    glad you shared about lovely read
    this is such a pretty needle work and your poetry adds life to it so well
    stay safe and healyh dear friedn
    blessings!

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  56. Our Hopeful HomeMarch 23, 2020 at 10:25 PM

    That hippo is adorable and it sounds like a fabulous book! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen

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  57. JodiebodieMarch 29, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    I wish I had more reading time but I keep finding so many other activities that by the time I can get settled down to read, my eyes are too tired to stay open!

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  58. BeckiMay 1, 2020 at 6:37 PM

    What a lovely way to write a book review (5 reasons for 5 stars). And you've certainly made me want to check it out.

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