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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 16, 2021 10:37:19 GMT -6
For those that read The Sanatorium, I saw that there will be a sequel coming next year. It had that weird epilogue, so at least that explains the ambiguous ending. I know many of us (me included) hate read it but I’ll probably still give the sequel a try! I don't think I can help myself, I'll probably read it  |
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Post by caer on Aug 16, 2021 11:36:43 GMT -6
For those that read The Sanatorium, I saw that there will be a sequel coming next year. It had that weird epilogue, so at least that explains the ambiguous ending. I know many of us (me included) hate read it but I’ll probably still give the sequel a try! I don't think I can help myself, I'll probably read it Same lol! I’m also really hoping that tatorhead328 will read and live blog this one. I really enjoyed her review of the first one. |
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Post by cdnfroggy on Aug 16, 2021 11:41:07 GMT -6
I finished Alice Network and enjoyed it more than I expected. I didn't know about the female spy networks and thought that was pretty interesting. I right the present day timeline was a little far fetched though. Talk about far fetched... I'm halfway through Dial A for Aunties and so far I'm not loving it. It is a quick read, so I'll finish it today or tomorrow. Next up is Golem Girl by Riva Lehrer. I didn't like Dial A for Aunties - much too far fetched. I am currently reading Neon Gods, an erotic-ish retelling of Hades and Persephone and I am hooked. |
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Post by tatorhead328 on Aug 16, 2021 14:02:31 GMT -6
I don't think I can help myself, I'll probably read it Same lol! I’m also really hoping that tatorhead328 will read and live blog this one. I really enjoyed her review of the first one. The minute I read your post about the sequel, I knew I would be adding the stupid book to my list lmao. |
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Post by junch817 on Aug 16, 2021 18:36:24 GMT -6
I finished The People We Keep today and ugh…. I started it and immediately thought I would love it. I loved the writing. But after a bit, it really started to read like a YA novel. The main character was all over the place with her thoughts. There were relationships in the story that were just messed up. It was higher ranked than most of the other BOTM picks I have tried, and like I said, it started out great for me, but I did not end up enjoying it.
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Post by stayingblonde on Aug 16, 2021 21:44:32 GMT -6
I was 70% through One Last Stop and my ebook loan got retuned to the library 🙈 Now I'm back on a super long hold list to read the ending. So annoying, but my fault for taking to long to start it. I was having issues staying hooked on it, though. I enjoyed the writing and the story, it just seemed so long.
I just finished Any Way the Wind Blows, the final book in Rainbow Rowell's Simon Snow trilogy. I always tear through these books, for whatever reason. The second book annoyed me, so I was glad that this one was much more satisfying.
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Post by overboard on Aug 17, 2021 5:48:16 GMT -6
I finished the house of broken angels out of sheer determination. It’s one of those books that are beautifully written but drags on and on. There were so many characters that it got confusing too. I’d try something else by this author, but I didn’t care for this one.
I am flying through pachinko.
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Post by becausewhy on Aug 17, 2021 7:17:30 GMT -6
I’ve been stuck (in a good way) in the Edge of Collapse series. It’s an apocalyptic series which isn’t my norm but I’ve been enthralled. I want to know how this ends.
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Post by Bookshelves on Aug 17, 2021 9:39:17 GMT -6
I need some recommendations for a good coming of age novel. I love reading those, but I’m realizing it’s been quite a while since I’ve read one. The Heart’s Invisible Furies was one of my favorites. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn |
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Post by cdnfroggy on Aug 17, 2021 9:45:39 GMT -6
I finished Neon Gods and loved it so much. It was fun, steamy as hell and kept me hooked. Highly recommend if you like very very steamy novels.
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Post by justbecause on Aug 17, 2021 11:09:13 GMT -6
I need some recommendations for a good coming of age novel. I love reading those, but I’m realizing it’s been quite a while since I’ve read one. The Heart’s Invisible Furies was one of my favorites. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn The Kite Runner I Capture the Castle Cider House Rules The secret life of bees The Outsiders I like Julia Alvarez and I think a lot of her stuff has coming of age elements. |
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Post by loony on Aug 17, 2021 12:58:37 GMT -6
I finished Neon Gods and loved it so much. It was fun, steamy as hell and kept me hooked. Highly recommend if you like very very steamy novels. I just put a hold on it...I need one of these after some heavy non-fiction. |
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Post by angelashly on Aug 17, 2021 13:00:44 GMT -6
I am almost finished with Local Missing Woman I am hoping to finish tonight because it is really interesting.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Aug 17, 2021 13:06:03 GMT -6
I finished Neon Gods and loved it so much. It was fun, steamy as hell and kept me hooked. Highly recommend if you like very very steamy novels. I just put a hold on it...I need one of these after some heavy non-fiction. I needed a horror break, it was perfect! |
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Post by nelzie on Aug 17, 2021 15:03:53 GMT -6
I finished It Happened One Summer yesterday. I thought it was okay. I think it helped that you guys lowered my expectations going in, lol. I enjoyed the characters and I'm excited for the characters in the second book so hopefully that one is better.
My friend is making me read It Ends With Us. I've been putting it off because I haven't been in the mood for sad.
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Post by overboard on Aug 17, 2021 20:32:13 GMT -6
I finished Pachinko. Very good but long. I think it starts in the 1920s and goes all the way to 1989.
I’m ready for something lighter. I picked up a duke, a lady, and a baby by Vanessa Riley.
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Post by tatorhead328 on Aug 18, 2021 6:59:32 GMT -6
Whew, school starting is brought my reading to a screeching halt. I finished In My Dreams I Hold a Knife last night, and it was a really solid thriller. About a group of seven best friends at an elite college, and one ends up dead. No one was ever charged with the murder. Now the friends are all back for a 10 year reunion and secrets are exposed.
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Post by kittyriot on Aug 18, 2021 7:07:39 GMT -6
I finished Pachinko. Very good but long. I think it starts in the 1920s and goes all the way to 1989. I’m ready for something lighter. I picked up a duke, a lady, and a baby by Vanessa Riley. Loved Pachinko!!! But Lordy, did I ever need something lighter after that! |
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Post by CestLaVie on Aug 18, 2021 7:18:59 GMT -6
I finished Evelyn Hugo yesterday and loved it so much!
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Post by angelashly on Aug 18, 2021 7:28:24 GMT -6
Whew, school starting is brought my reading to a screeching halt. I finished In My Dreams I Hold a Knife last night, and it was a really solid thriller. About a group of seven best friends at an elite college, and one ends up dead. No one was ever charged with the murder. Now the friends are all back for a 10 year reunion and secrets are exposed. I am worried starting work at the office again will hinder my reading. I don't know why because I am not reading during the day, but I guess because I start dinner later which cuts into my reading time. |
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Post by byjove on Aug 18, 2021 8:46:38 GMT -6
I think I’ve been reading too much. Everything is just kind blah. House By the Cerulean Sea was meh. Bookish Life of Nina Hill had a few really great parts, but was ok. I have the Royal Holiday from the library and I’m not even interested.
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Post by boxerific on Aug 18, 2021 9:16:01 GMT -6
My July reads. A few duds, but mostly a good month.
Have You Seen Me? ***
Leave the World Behind **
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo *****
Heartbreak Bay (Stillhouse Lake #5) ****
Survive the Night ***
American Sherlock (Book club pick) ***
Hairpin Bridge ***
Bitter Falls (Stillhouse Lake #4) *****
Malibu Rising ****
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Post by wedding on Aug 18, 2021 11:22:31 GMT -6
This puppy is really interfering with my reading!
I just finished Bunny. I don't know how I feel. I don't know what was happening....
I started Local Woman Missing and it is good so far.
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Post by abs on Aug 18, 2021 13:28:40 GMT -6
Finally finished Local Woman Missing. I flew through the first half but then didn't have much reading time so it took me awhile to finish. Overall I really enjoyed it and thought it was a good page turner. There were a few story holes that bugged me and I guessed the ending pretty quickly but I would still say it's one of the better thrillers I have read recently.
Pretty sure I want to read another. Any suggestions?
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Post by angelashly on Aug 18, 2021 13:41:02 GMT -6
Finally finished Local Woman Missing. I flew through the first half but then didn't have much reading time so it took me awhile to finish. Overall I really enjoyed it and thought it was a good page turner. There were a few story holes that bugged me and I guessed the ending pretty quickly but I would still say it's one of the better thrillers I have read recently. Pretty sure I want to read another. Any suggestions? I am so oblivious to things. I have to finish the end of LWM but I just read the first twist of the first missing and I didn't see that coming AT ALL. I never do though. |
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Post by caer on Aug 18, 2021 13:56:53 GMT -6
Finally finished Local Woman Missing. I flew through the first half but then didn't have much reading time so it took me awhile to finish. Overall I really enjoyed it and thought it was a good page turner. There were a few story holes that bugged me and I guessed the ending pretty quickly but I would still say it's one of the better thrillers I have read recently. Pretty sure I want to read another. Any suggestions? I am so oblivious to things. I have to finish the end of LWM but I just read the first twist of the first missing and I didn't see that coming AT ALL. I never do though. I’m usually very good at figuring out what is going on way before the end but Local Woman Missing actually surprised me! I don’t think I figured out any of the twists beforehand. So you’re not alone! |
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Post by Bookshelves on Aug 18, 2021 14:00:31 GMT -6
I liked People We Meet on Vacation a lot. I didn’t expect it to be so straightforward romantic comedy, but it was just what I needed in my life!
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Post by caer on Aug 18, 2021 14:01:13 GMT -6
Finally finished Local Woman Missing. I flew through the first half but then didn't have much reading time so it took me awhile to finish. Overall I really enjoyed it and thought it was a good page turner. There were a few story holes that bugged me and I guessed the ending pretty quickly but I would still say it's one of the better thrillers I have read recently. Pretty sure I want to read another. Any suggestions? I know I’ve recommended her here before but have you tried any of Sharon Bolton’s mysteries? I really like her and enjoyed her latest, The Pact. I also thought her book Little Black Lies was great. |
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Post by caer on Aug 18, 2021 14:01:51 GMT -6
I liked People We Meet on Vacation a lot. I didn’t expect it to be so straightforward romantic comedy, but it was just what I needed in my life! I thought that book was pure, fluffy fun. Have you read Beach Read? It’s similar. |
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Post by Bookshelves on Aug 18, 2021 14:33:39 GMT -6
I liked People We Meet on Vacation a lot. I didn’t expect it to be so straightforward romantic comedy, but it was just what I needed in my life! I thought that book was pure, fluffy fun. Have you read Beach Read? It’s similar. I haven't, it was the first book of hers that I have read. I will probably add Beach Read to my list. |
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