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Post by roguelily on Mar 5, 2018 7:11:20 GMT -6
roguelily have you read Grace and the Fever? I just finished and it was like flashbacks to observing/partaking in the 1D fandom. The author even says in her blurb at the end that 1D was a fandom she lurked while researching her book. It was a quick read and I did like it, but woah to the memories. I haven’t heard of this!!! Adding it to my tbr silverspoon - just picked this up from the library tonight!! Thanks for the recc. I took this out and “when it’s real” by Erin watt - which is a “fake Boyfriend” trope for hets. So basically I’m having a fanfic rehab week, lol
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Post by byjove on Mar 5, 2018 10:36:34 GMT -6
I just started Girl Waits With Gun and am loving it so far. Set in 1914 in NJ, based on the true (forgotten) story of one of the first female deputy sheriffs. It's focused on three sisters- their personalities remind me a bit of little women.
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Post by byjove on Mar 5, 2018 10:40:03 GMT -6
bearfootzcontinued I finished The Baker's Secret. It was a little on the upsetting side for me, but I liked it. I really liked the character study of the different people in town and the different choices/morals. I really thought the novel was going to burn it all down at the end, but I was so relieved it didn't. I can't imagine living through that.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Mar 6, 2018 8:41:03 GMT -6
bearfootzcontinued I finished The Baker's Secret. It was a little on the upsetting side for me, but I liked it. I really liked the character study of the different people in town and the different choices/morals. I really thought the novel was going to burn it all down at the end, but I was so relieved it didn't. I can't imagine living through that. I'm glad you liked it. I'll admit that I read it around the same time as either The Nightingale or Lilac Girls, can't remember which - but both of those are a bit more brutal with their descriptions of the violence so in comparison The Baker's Secret didn't bother me as much. Obviously, it was a troubling story given it's setting in time but somehow the book read more like a story to me vs. a historical account and I don't know how to describe it - but it drew me in more than other books. I can't imagine living through that either and it shakes me that people had to endure all that. And then I have to switch gears to more light hearted fare.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Mar 6, 2018 8:58:10 GMT -6
I finished Hillbilly Elegy. It was an interesting take on things but I felt like it kind of went off course at the end and he ended up sounding like a pretentious jerk.
I also finished Tiny Little Thing and just started Along the Infinite Sea. Both are follow ups from The Secret Life of Violet Grant, part of the Schuyler Sisters series by Beatriz Williams. She's my new guilty reading pleasure.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 6, 2018 9:04:43 GMT -6
I am finishing up Behind her eyes. I still have about 60 pages and according to all the reviews those are the best so I will see. Otherwise it was just an ok book. Held my attention, but I wont really be recommending it to anyone
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Post by roguelily on Mar 7, 2018 1:57:08 GMT -6
silverspoon - I know exactly what you mean about this book. It's basically someone ripping off real tumblr posts, real larry drama and calling it Lorry (like hello, matching tattoos even? a Simon Cowell copycat figure?), and then inserting their own head canon about what it would be like to meet the band amidst all of it? I don't know how to feel about it. In a weird way, it almost feels like plagiarism? But plagiarising what? A drama that is so real, the unindoctrinated will think it's real fiction made up in the authors brain? And I guess it IS fiction because the band's not real and the origin stories are changed slightly.. but there is really no creativity going on by the author here. I am hoping she wraps it up with something interesting because im only halfway through.. but it feels really cheap and sort of strange. I guess they do say that as soon as an author changes one name, it's moved from non-fiction to fiction... I've just never read a book where that felt so apparent. What if the author was on the larry board?? Could have been, to be honest. She said she lurked the 1D fandom and we didn't know it!
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Post by silverspoon on Mar 7, 2018 9:14:33 GMT -6
silverspoon - I know exactly what you mean about this book. It's basically someone ripping off real tumblr posts, real larry drama and calling it Lorry (like hello, matching tattoos even? a Simon Cowell copycat figure?), and then inserting their own head canon about what it would be like to meet the band amidst all of it? I don't know how to feel about it. In a weird way, it almost feels like plagiarism? But plagiarising what? A drama that is so real, the unindoctrinated will think it's real fiction made up in the authors brain? And I guess it IS fiction because the band's not real and the origin stories are changed slightly.. but there is really no creativity going on by the author here. I am hoping she wraps it up with something interesting because im only halfway through.. but it feels really cheap and sort of strange. I guess they do say that as soon as an author changes one name, it's moved from non-fiction to fiction... I've just never read a book where that felt so apparent. What if the author was on the larry board?? Could have been, to be honest. She said she lurked the 1D fandom and we didn't know it! I know what you mean. I'm pretty sure there was an actual record scratch in my head when she mentioned the matching tattoos. It was a quick easy read, but brought back some weird flashbacks of the chick with the robot baby. I know she says she lurked it, but man, it seems more like she lived the 1D fandom.
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Post by roguelily on Mar 7, 2018 9:18:21 GMT -6
silverspoon - I know exactly what you mean about this book. It's basically someone ripping off real tumblr posts, real larry drama and calling it Lorry (like hello, matching tattoos even? a Simon Cowell copycat figure?), and then inserting their own head canon about what it would be like to meet the band amidst all of it? I don't know how to feel about it. In a weird way, it almost feels like plagiarism? But plagiarising what? A drama that is so real, the unindoctrinated will think it's real fiction made up in the authors brain? And I guess it IS fiction because the band's not real and the origin stories are changed slightly.. but there is really no creativity going on by the author here. I am hoping she wraps it up with something interesting because im only halfway through.. but it feels really cheap and sort of strange. I guess they do say that as soon as an author changes one name, it's moved from non-fiction to fiction... I've just never read a book where that felt so apparent. What if the author was on the larry board?? Could have been, to be honest. She said she lurked the 1D fandom and we didn't know it! I know what you mean. I'm pretty sure there was an actual record scratch in my head when she mentioned the matching tattoos. It was a quick easy read, but brought back some weird flashbacks of the chick with the robot baby. I know she says she lurked it, but man, it seems more like she lived the 1D fandom. Yeah - no way she was just a lurker. She’s got way too many details exactly right on.. Not just the surface level stuff, but things that take a while to get. And yes, robot baby chick was terrifying and is still around, I think.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Mar 7, 2018 9:32:32 GMT -6
I can't seem to get into any of my library books lately, I gave up on bel canto and The Vineyard. I decided to try some of the new books I bought, so I just started American War, and it's grabbing my attention a little better.
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Post by wesleycrusher on Mar 7, 2018 9:39:39 GMT -6
silverspoon - I know exactly what you mean about this book. It's basically someone ripping off real tumblr posts, real larry drama and calling it Lorry (like hello, matching tattoos even? a Simon Cowell copycat figure?), and then inserting their own head canon about what it would be like to meet the band amidst all of it? I don't know how to feel about it. In a weird way, it almost feels like plagiarism? But plagiarising what? A drama that is so real, the unindoctrinated will think it's real fiction made up in the authors brain? And I guess it IS fiction because the band's not real and the origin stories are changed slightly.. but there is really no creativity going on by the author here. I am hoping she wraps it up with something interesting because im only halfway through.. but it feels really cheap and sort of strange. I guess they do say that as soon as an author changes one name, it's moved from non-fiction to fiction... I've just never read a book where that felt so apparent. What if the author was on the larry board?? Could have been, to be honest. She said she lurked the 1D fandom and we didn't know it! now I have both of these on my reading list.
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Post by byjove on Mar 7, 2018 9:40:53 GMT -6
bearfootzcontinued I finished The Baker's Secret. It was a little on the upsetting side for me, but I liked it. I really liked the character study of the different people in town and the different choices/morals. I really thought the novel was going to burn it all down at the end, but I was so relieved it didn't. I can't imagine living through that. I'm glad you liked it. I'll admit that I read it around the same time as either The Nightingale or Lilac Girls, can't remember which - but both of those are a bit more brutal with their descriptions of the violence so in comparison The Baker's Secret didn't bother me as much. Obviously, it was a troubling story given it's setting in time but somehow the book read more like a story to me vs. a historical account and I don't know how to describe it - but it drew me in more than other books. I can't imagine living through that either and it shakes me that people had to endure all that. And then I have to switch gears to more light hearted fare. Have you read the Alice Network yet? You should definitely put it on your list if you haven't. It's right up this alley.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 7, 2018 9:56:04 GMT -6
I have 50 pages left of Behind her eyes and I just want it to be over. It kept my attention, but now it is dragging.
Kristin Hannah's new book The Great Alone came out yesterday and is ready for me to pick up at the library so I may go get that today and give it a start. I may need a break from psychological stuff.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Mar 7, 2018 11:25:29 GMT -6
I'm glad you liked it. I'll admit that I read it around the same time as either The Nightingale or Lilac Girls, can't remember which - but both of those are a bit more brutal with their descriptions of the violence so in comparison The Baker's Secret didn't bother me as much. Obviously, it was a troubling story given it's setting in time but somehow the book read more like a story to me vs. a historical account and I don't know how to describe it - but it drew me in more than other books. I can't imagine living through that either and it shakes me that people had to endure all that. And then I have to switch gears to more light hearted fare. Have you read the Alice Network yet? You should definitely put it on your list if you haven't. It's right up this alley. Just started it last night!
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Post by enchanted on Mar 7, 2018 11:32:30 GMT -6
I can't seem to get into any of my library books lately, I gave up on bel canto and The Vineyard. I decided to try some of the new books I bought, so I just started American War, and it's grabbing my attention a little better. Maybe I'll try that. Nothing has caught my attention either recently.
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Post by roguelily on Mar 7, 2018 18:49:20 GMT -6
YA fic, a good graphic novel or a memoir are all good rut-busters to try.
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Post by byjove on Mar 13, 2018 10:26:42 GMT -6
I really liked Girls Waits with Gun. I just started book 2. Reading some much about England in 1914 and then switching to the USA... even the east coast at the time seems like the wild wild west. HA
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Post by silverspoon on Mar 13, 2018 10:29:20 GMT -6
After a long wait on Overdrive I'm finally reading Six of Crows... and it's not holding my attention.
I think I built it up in my head too much.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 13, 2018 14:29:26 GMT -6
I got the new Kristin Hannah book The Great Alone and I started it. from what I have read review wise is that it is a little hard to get into, but to stick with it so I am going to plug ahead.
My last book taught me that it isn't always good if the book catches you right away because it could slow down or end up horrible.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Mar 26, 2018 8:56:52 GMT -6
I'm glad you liked it. I'll admit that I read it around the same time as either The Nightingale or Lilac Girls, can't remember which - but both of those are a bit more brutal with their descriptions of the violence so in comparison The Baker's Secret didn't bother me as much. Obviously, it was a troubling story given it's setting in time but somehow the book read more like a story to me vs. a historical account and I don't know how to describe it - but it drew me in more than other books. I can't imagine living through that either and it shakes me that people had to endure all that. And then I have to switch gears to more light hearted fare. Have you read the Alice Network yet? You should definitely put it on your list if you haven't. It's right up this alley. I have to say The Alice Network was ok but not a favorite - but maybe that's because I've been stuck in the same genre for a while that they start to blend together? Might need to go back and read these posts to get ideas for something different or try the book discussion again.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 26, 2018 9:04:05 GMT -6
I finished The Woman in the Window Saturday. I don't know how I feel yet.
I loved it at first, it dragged a little in the middle, then picked up and then ended.
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Post by byjove on Mar 26, 2018 9:12:10 GMT -6
Have you read the Alice Network yet? You should definitely put it on your list if you haven't. It's right up this alley. I have to say The Alice Network was ok but not a favorite - but maybe that's because I've been stuck in the same genre for a while that they start to blend together? Might need to go back and read these posts to get ideas for something different or try the book discussion again. I could definitely see that.
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Post by byjove on Mar 26, 2018 9:12:46 GMT -6
CestLaVie not sure where you are in the series, but a new M. Dobbs drops at midnight.
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 26, 2018 9:13:51 GMT -6
CestLaVie not sure where you are in the series, but a new M. Dobbs drops at midnight. still elegy for eddie! strongly considering starting up the next one instead because I've been stuck here for a while. Exciting though!
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Post by silverspoon on Mar 26, 2018 9:22:56 GMT -6
I just borrowed Named of the Dragon by Susanna Kearsley, but haven't cracked it open yet.
Some of hers I really love and couldn't put down such as Winter Sea, but others fell completely flat like the Shadowy Horses.
She writes historical fiction mixed with time travel that isn't really time travel for those that don't know or might be interested.
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Post by byjove on Mar 26, 2018 9:36:04 GMT -6
CestLaVie not sure where you are in the series, but a new M. Dobbs drops at midnight. still elegy for eddie! strongly considering starting up the next one instead because I've been stuck here for a while. Exciting though! Gotcha. In some ways Leaving Everything Most Loved has some of the same ennui that E for E does, and I don't know if that is what made you stuck, but there are so major plot advances.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Mar 26, 2018 12:47:21 GMT -6
Gah, so apparently this year is one big reading rut for me. Still can't seem to get into anything. This month I've read American War (which was good, and I got caught up in the ending, but took forever) and I'm trying to get through The Power right now. Need to start on American Marriage.
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Post by byjove on Mar 28, 2018 7:53:43 GMT -6
I started the newest M. Dobbs this morning (audio). I sighed as the narrator started reading. It is like being back with an old friend.
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Post by roguelily on Mar 29, 2018 18:49:39 GMT -6
With a relatively slow reading year going on I'm happy to report I've finally got a big amazon cart building (which I'll pull the trigger on at the end of April because of new releases). I love savouring an amazon book cart so I thought i'd share: Books I've read already but want a physical copy: 1. Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld (Prob my fave ever) 2. We are Okay by Nina LaCour (this book is so beautiful.) Books that have been out a while but I haven't read yet: 3. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (I actually think the paperback new release is soon but i can't find the date?) Classics: 4. Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger New Releases out already: 5. Feel Free by Zadie Smith 6. Educated by Tara Westover 7. Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman 8. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi April New Releases: 9. You think it, I'll say it by Curtis Sittenfeld (short story collection) 10. Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertelli (Simon sequel) 11. The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer Plus one for my kids 12. Peanut butter and jelly (Narwhal and Jelly #3). That should keep me busy until summer new releases!! On a related note, my friendly Amazon algorithm just informed me that there is a Devil Wears Prada spinoff novel coming out for summer!! It's called "When Life Gives You Lululemons" by Lauren Weisberger and it's about Emily moving to the suburbs. I'm so up for this!
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Post by silverspoon on Apr 9, 2018 6:31:42 GMT -6
I just read Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge. It's a YA retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but with too many other influences. The author borrowed from so many different myths and legends that I honestly never really understood what was going on. If you're going to have magic and fantasy, explain it. I got the impression she was just throwing everything into the pot, stirring it up, and that's what cooked up with very little care as to whether or not it made any goddamn sense.
I'm now reading Pretend You're Safe by Alexandra Ivy. There's a serial killer, a hot guy, and a girl that's in danger. We all see where this is going, but I'm willing to take the ride.
I think I'm going to try something a little more... critically acclaimed, for lack of a better phrase, next. I love my YA and my NA romance, but I've read a lot of crap lately and the gems seem fewer and far between.
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