adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 6:15:16 GMT -6
It's a new month!
Did you finish the books you wanted to read in March? Were there any books you absolutely hated or loved? Any books coming out this month that you're excited about? |
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 6:20:33 GMT -6
I said it before but I'll say it again, I loved Temporary by Hilary Leichter and encourage everyone to give it a try and see what they think. I just realized that the "Fall of Koli" by M.R. Carey came out at the end of last month and I'm so excited to start. It's the last book in a trilogy and I loved the other two. He also wrote "The Girl with all the Gifts" which some of you might know or have seen the film but I'm enjoying the Koli trilogy more than those two books.
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 6:24:52 GMT -6
March was a good reading month for me. I read 15 books. My favorite was We Are All the Same in the Dark. My least favorite was Finlay Donovan.
I think the only books on my TBR list that are being released this month are Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson and Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle.
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Post by loves2read on Apr 1, 2021 6:38:14 GMT -6
I read 18 books in March and it wasn’t all great. I one-starred 3 books and two-starred two others which is a pretty high percentage of low ratings for me. But I read some really good ones too, especially right at the end (from yesterday’s post but I will plug them again: Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa and The House in the Cerulean Sea). I really wanted to get to the next Expanse book last month but I ran out of time so that is on my list for April. I also have The Midnight Library from the library. For releases this month, I really want to try Dial A For Aunties and I agree with caer that I am super excited about the new Sarah Hogle. |
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 6:38:57 GMT -6
March was a good reading month for me. I read 15 books. My favorite was We Are All the Same in the Dark. My least favorite was Finlay Donovan. I think the only books on my TBR list that are being released this month are Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson and Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle. 15 books? That's awesome!
Twice Shy totally reminds me of the Netflix movie, "Falling Inn Love" which is a real guilty pleasure of mine so I might have to check that out.
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Post by sweptaway on Apr 1, 2021 6:41:32 GMT -6
I'm still listening to Barack but I'm almost done. I finished Confessions on the 745 and I really liked it. Often these types of books have endings that are dumb to me and ruin it so that was a happy surprise.
I just started I am I am I am by Maggie O'Farrell. But it's a few years old
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 6:41:36 GMT -6
The Devil and the Dark Water sounds really interesting. I think I'm going to give it a try as well! Oh wait just saw that it's the same author who wrote the 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and I'm one of the few people in the world who didn't really enjoy that so maybe I'll wait on it a bit 
Also 18 books? I'm feeling like a big underachiever LOL.
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Post by sweptaway on Apr 1, 2021 6:43:30 GMT -6
I read 18 books in March and it wasn’t all great. I one-starred 3 books and two-starred two others which is a pretty high percentage of low ratings for me. But I read some really good ones too, especially right at the end (from yesterday’s post but I will plug them again: Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa and The House in the Cerulean Sea). I really wanted to get to the next Expanse book last month but I ran out of time so that is on my list for April. I also have The Midnight Library from the library. For releases this month, I really want to try Dial A For Aunties and I agree with caer that I am super excited about the new Sarah Hogle. I keep hearing such good things about House in the Cerulean Sea but it just has all the elements of things I never enjoy. Maybe I'll try listening to it. |
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 6:46:06 GMT -6
I read 18 books in March and it wasn’t all great. I one-starred 3 books and two-starred two others which is a pretty high percentage of low ratings for me. But I read some really good ones too, especially right at the end (from yesterday’s post but I will plug them again: Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa and The House in the Cerulean Sea). I really wanted to get to the next Expanse book last month but I ran out of time so that is on my list for April. I also have The Midnight Library from the library. For releases this month, I really want to try Dial A For Aunties and I agree with caer that I am super excited about the new Sarah Hogle. I keep hearing such good things about House in the Cerulean Sea but it just has all the elements of things I never enjoy. Maybe I'll try listening to it. I really strongly disliked it. I'm fine being alone on this island and I didn't think it was poorly written. It just wasn't my taste at all. But most people love it so definitely give it a try. |
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Post by kenzie on Apr 1, 2021 6:58:12 GMT -6
I keep hearing such good things about House in the Cerulean Sea but it just has all the elements of things I never enjoy. Maybe I'll try listening to it. I really strongly disliked it. I'm fine being alone on this island and I didn't think it was poorly written. It just wasn't my taste at all. But most people love it so definitely give it a try. I'm relieved to hear I'm not the only one who didn't like it! I thought I was broken. |
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Post by abs on Apr 1, 2021 6:58:58 GMT -6
March was a pretty terrible reading month for me. So was February, so was January, and most months for the past year. I think my anxiety is just getting in the way of relaxing with a good book.
There are a bunch of books coming out this summer I'm excited for so hopefully I'll get out of my slump soon!
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez comes out on April 6th. Looking forward to that one!
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Post by Lakes on Apr 1, 2021 7:03:36 GMT -6
I read 13 books last month. 7 were MG/YA books. Chris Hadfield’s An Astronaut’s Guide was the most fun to read.
I finished Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk the other day. I enjoyed it so I’ll try to get to her Wolf Hollow book this month.
I’m in the middle of Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science by Erika Engelhaupt. It was recommended since I read Dark Archives. It’s not as engaging since it covers a wide range of topics but I like it enough to finish it.
Library holds that are coming my way this month:
A World on the Wing by Scott Weidensaul
The Home Place: memoirs of a colored man’s love affair with nature by J.Drew Lanham
Ms. Adventure: my wild explorations in science, lava, and life by Jess Phoenix
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Post by gingy on Apr 1, 2021 7:20:32 GMT -6
I keep hearing such good things about House in the Cerulean Sea but it just has all the elements of things I never enjoy. Maybe I'll try listening to it. I really strongly disliked it. I'm fine being alone on this island and I didn't think it was poorly written. It just wasn't my taste at all. But most people love it so definitely give it a try. Oh, interesting. May I ask what you didn't like about it? It's one of my favorites of 2021 so far. |
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Post by Diordra on Apr 1, 2021 7:53:17 GMT -6
I finished 8 books in March, my favorites being Daisy Jones and the 6 and A Court of Silver Flames.
I have started the Mortal Instruments series and really enjoyed book 1. I’m unsure about listening to the final Discovery of Witches book, I feel so meh about them
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Post by CestLaVie on Apr 1, 2021 8:02:23 GMT -6
I finished 11 books in March. Addie LaRue and Evelyn Hardcastle were my faves of the month. Eat smarter was very good in an informational way too. Currently reading: The Sanatorium Super Attractor Everything is Figureoutable  |
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Post by loves2read on Apr 1, 2021 8:14:32 GMT -6
adelbert I haven’t read Evelyn Hardcastle. Why didn’t you like that one? I’ve read a lot more since the pandemic but I’m starting to go back into the office May 3rd (I’ll be fully vaccinated) so my high number days are almost over!
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Post by angelashly on Apr 1, 2021 8:16:36 GMT -6
March wasn't bad, but it wasn't great.
I finished The Cousins last night and meh
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Post by angelashly on Apr 1, 2021 8:18:48 GMT -6
I read a chapter or 2 of Watching from the Dark last night too but I was so tired I may have to start over
But I am picking up The Hunting Party today so I may do that instead.
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Post by loves2read on Apr 1, 2021 8:21:04 GMT -6
I keep hearing such good things about House in the Cerulean Sea but it just has all the elements of things I never enjoy. Maybe I'll try listening to it. I don’t know. It fits a weird place. Not really fantasy and not really NOT fantasy. In a way it’s a very humdrum tale of an orphanage and the social worker sent to check if the orphanage is taking good care of the children (who just happen to be magical). If it doesn’t appeal to you, I would just ignore everyone who liked it. Too many books to read to force yourself to read something you aren’t really interested in! |
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Post by nelzie on Apr 1, 2021 8:28:55 GMT -6
I had a good month for reading, I read 25 books this month. Favorites were A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, Much Ado About You, Anxious People, House of Salt and Sorrow, The Wrath and the Dawn, The Inheritance Games, and Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating. I did have a few 1 star reads, mostly KU romances.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 8:29:11 GMT -6
I really strongly disliked it. I'm fine being alone on this island and I didn't think it was poorly written. It just wasn't my taste at all. But most people love it so definitely give it a try. I'm relieved to hear I'm not the only one who didn't like it! I thought I was broken. I thought I was the only one too😂 |
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Post by sudsy on Apr 1, 2021 8:32:29 GMT -6
I’m gonna come in here and make an author suggestion 😮
If you’ve never read anything by Mary Roach, you should try her out. She’s funny and her books are so educational in a fun way. My two favs are Stiff and Bonk.
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Post by CestLaVie on Apr 1, 2021 8:33:04 GMT -6
nelzie, I have the inheritance games out from the library right now, glad to hear it's good!
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 8:36:47 GMT -6
I really strongly disliked it. I'm fine being alone on this island and I didn't think it was poorly written. It just wasn't my taste at all. But most people love it so definitely give it a try. Oh, interesting. May I ask what you didn't like about it? It's one of my favorites of 2021 so far. I thought it was very sappy. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie in a bad way. It just didn't hit the spot for me although I love magical realism. I thought the dialogue was fun but all the characters seemed so forced quirky to me. But again I totally understand the appeal for others and I think it's a great book, just not for me. |
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 8:38:45 GMT -6
Speaking of Evelyn Hardcastle, it’s on sale today for $2.99 on Amazon if anyone is waiting to read it. I liked it - it wasn’t perfect but I thought it was super unique and really fun overall.
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Post by adelbert on Apr 1, 2021 8:40:22 GMT -6
adelbert I haven’t read Evelyn Hardcastle. Why didn’t you like that one? I’ve read a lot more since the pandemic but I’m starting to go back into the office May 3rd (I’ll be fully vaccinated) so my high number days are almost over! I didn't love how he wrote the female characters. I found them a bit one dimensional. I did enjoy the journey though. |
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Post by wedding on Apr 1, 2021 8:44:30 GMT -6
I read 17 books last month. My favorites were Home Before Dark by Riley Sager and Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent. My least favorites were Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak and Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert.
I have about 10 pages left in The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton and I am really enjoying it. I had to really force myself to put it down at 1am last night!
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Post by wedding on Apr 1, 2021 8:51:11 GMT -6
Damn that's a lot of books nelzie! Your favorites all sound up my alley too! |
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 8:52:13 GMT -6
I read 17 books last month. My favorites were Home Before Dark by Riley Sager and Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent. My least favorites were Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak and Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. I have about 10 pages left in The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton and I am really enjoying it. I had to really force myself to put it down at 1am last night! I feel like Sharon Bolton doesn’t get enough love in the thriller/mystery world. I’ve really enjoyed all of her books! |
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Post by tatorhead328 on Apr 1, 2021 9:06:34 GMT -6
nelzie , I have the inheritance games out from the library right now, glad to hear it's good! Omg I do too! lol |
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