First Impressions of When the Apricots Bloom

etrnyl
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Dec 09 2020 – 11:17 AM

huh

This sounds interesting! It reminds me of the Nightingale by Kristin Hannah even though i’ve...

saric87
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Dec 09 2020 – 09:07 AM

ehhh

Definitely not my cup of tea. Seems well written enough, but not the typical type of story I...

vermonter33
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Dec 09 2020 – 07:58 AM

can't wait!

I can't wait to read this book! I love that there are three female characters and I can't wait...

bookishforever
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Dec 09 2020 – 07:12 AM

Cool

This book looks so good and I’m interested to see what it’s all about. The cover looks pretty and...

edp
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Dec 09 2020 – 03:56 AM

Beautifully Written

When the Apricots Bloom was based on the authors time in Iraq as a "dependent spouse". She was a...

dschalley
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Dec 08 2020 – 11:40 PM

Loves it

I am not much of a contemporary reader but I do really love a story that has deep roots that...

grizzlan
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Dec 08 2020 – 09:35 PM

Thought Provoking

I found the story so far to be thought-provoking and deeply emotional. I want to read more and...

thebookview
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Dec 08 2020 – 09:35 PM

Could Be Interesting

For those that enjoy this genre, I think this could be a very interesting book. I was mildly...

kmanos
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Dec 08 2020 – 09:12 PM

A Compelling Novel

With a striking cover, it's only fitting that the words inside are just as beautiful. We...

elizabeth
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Dec 08 2020 – 09:07 PM

So Pretty

I was immediately drawn to the cover art, and the subject matter (historical fiction) is...

jwx4
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Dec 08 2020 – 09:01 PM

A Very Immersive Novel

The writing is very descriptive. I like how I am able to immerse myself into the scenery and...

christy102194
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Dec 08 2020 – 05:52 PM

I am Intrigued..!

This book looks VERY interesting... I'm listening! [or erm reading I suppose! :P] Definitely...

tina_readsbooks
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Dec 08 2020 – 05:15 PM

Intriguing

Based on the author's time in Iraq during Saddam Hussein rule, When the Apricots Bloom is the...

dcraskst
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Dec 08 2020 – 04:15 PM

WOW!!

How often do we get to read about life in Iraq via a well known journalist? This book had me...

suleika6
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Dec 08 2020 – 03:58 PM

Um, WOW!

OMGosh! This sounds so incredibly good! I really want to read this book. I think this is a book...

booklover1969
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Dec 08 2020 – 02:31 PM

Heartwrenching

Oh I must simply comment on this gorgeous cover first. Though I'm disappointed that I cannot...

negan88
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Dec 08 2020 – 02:29 PM

Quite Dull

I was not drawn into this story whatsoever. I really attempted to connect with the characters,...

book.jargon
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Dec 08 2020 – 01:57 PM

Gorgeous

First off, the cover is absolutely gorgeous! I love the simplicity of it, and it makes me wonder...

treblemaker0923
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Dec 08 2020 – 01:48 PM

Beautiful cover!

Oh goodness! First of all, this cover is absolutely gorgeous. The orange coloring gets the...

viviselphie
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Dec 08 2020 – 01:01 PM

Love It

i loved reading about the culture and learning the religion so I can truly understand. I want to...

reddhead
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Dec 08 2020 – 12:39 PM

My type of book!

First off, this cover is definitely the brightest of the books offered this week. This is the...

fireformed
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Dec 08 2020 – 12:18 PM

Riveting

This sounds like it is going to be riveting and twisty with all sorts of emotional complexities...

carson825
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Dec 08 2020 – 12:07 PM

WOW!

Wow, this already seems like it's going to be SO good. This book was on my radar, but I had no...

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