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Post by emma on Mar 12, 2022 15:01:09 GMT -6
I finished Undercover Bromance and loved it, maybe even more than the first. I just love this series, thank you to the ladies here who introduced it to me.
I’m going to start Orphan X next
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Post by imapenguin on Mar 12, 2022 15:47:43 GMT -6
Y’all, I know it’s been said here before, but just in case someone missed it, say it again.
Pachinko is AMAZING!
I avoided this one for so long because of the length and I didn’t need to—I’m reading 16 pages a day with a group of friends and I hate stopping each day.
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thatgolfb
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 12, 2022 17:07:25 GMT -6
Y’all, I know it’s been said here before, but just in case someone missed it, say it again. Pachinko is AMAZING! I avoided this one for so long because of the length and I didn’t need to—I’m reading 16 pages a day with a group of friends and I hate stopping each day. I started this on audio today at work and I am already 4 hours in! (Well, at 1.5x, so it didn't take 4 hours, but still). I am enjoying it a lot so far.
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wedding
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Post by wedding on Mar 12, 2022 17:10:57 GMT -6
It took me all week to read The Last House Gust by Megan Miranda. I didn’t like it at all and should have stopped. Predictable, too much whining, and been done better before. I’m starting Never Saw Me Coming next. Hoping it’s better.
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kayc
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Post by kayc on Mar 12, 2022 17:41:24 GMT -6
Did anyone read The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher? I read it awhile ago and think about it often That was one crazy book! I can’t really tell you if I liked it. It was so weird.
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Post by adelbert on Mar 12, 2022 17:43:12 GMT -6
Just finished Sundial by Catriona Ward and really hated it. But I absolutely devoured it, once I started I didn't stop until I was done. I really enjoy her writing, too bad this story just didn't work for me at all. So over the top but while trying to remain not fantasy I think? In the end it was really so much bad evil stuff happening that it seemed like a joke.
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Post by icedcoffee on Mar 12, 2022 17:47:39 GMT -6
I'm reading Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart next. I planned on starting it this weekend but I havent yet. Maybe tonight
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Post by kittyriot on Mar 12, 2022 17:58:58 GMT -6
Omg. I just accidentally returned Butter Honey Pig Bread instead of In the Weeds, the book I am actually done with, nooooo. Ugh. I'm so annoyed with myself. Oh no!
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Post by caer on Mar 12, 2022 18:20:38 GMT -6
Did anyone read The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher? I read it awhile ago and think about it often That was one crazy book! I can’t really tell you if I liked it. It was so weird. Yes, I also thought it was very weird. It’s been awhile since I read it but I also remember being surprised by how graphically violent it was at the end.
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Post by caer on Mar 12, 2022 18:21:52 GMT -6
I read The Suite Spot and thought it was cute. I didn’t like it as much as Float Plan but it was a perfectly fine romcom.
I’m going to read The Patient’s Secret by Loreth Anne White next.
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Post by mathrun on Mar 12, 2022 18:31:24 GMT -6
I finished People We Meet on Vacation - not amazing but a solid palette cleanser after a couple heavy books - and Run Rose Run - also not amazing but it was co-written by Dolly Parton so that was fun.
Next up is Crying in H Mart and The Alchemist. I’ve got like three new releases coming next week so I need to read these quickly!
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Post by icedcoffee on Mar 12, 2022 18:50:27 GMT -6
That was one crazy book! I can’t really tell you if I liked it. It was so weird. Yes, I also thought it was very weird. It’s been awhile since I read it but I also remember being surprised by how graphically violent it was at the end. And I feel like it didn't make much sense? Idk I can't fully remember it all now but I think I was like wait what is going on/happened at some point
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Post by abs on Mar 12, 2022 19:06:13 GMT -6
I read The Suite Spot and thought it was cute. I didn’t like it as much as Float Plan but it was a perfectly fine romcom. I’m going to read The Patient’s Secret by Loreth Anne White next. I should finish this one up tonight. I really like Rachel but yeah it’s missing the uniqueness of Float Plan. Still really good though and I’d recommend it.
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Post by kayc on Mar 12, 2022 19:51:15 GMT -6
I just finished The Other Family. It was an easy to read, non graphic thriller. I enjoyed it. I recommend it if you’re looking for something entertaining/beach read/break a reading slump.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 12, 2022 20:09:38 GMT -6
Omg. I just accidentally returned Butter Honey Pig Bread instead of In the Weeds, the book I am actually done with, nooooo. Ugh. I'm so annoyed with myself. Oh no! I’m so mad at myself 😠It’s fine. Not like I don’t have a ton of other books to read. 🤣 I will grab it if I get another skip the line.
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Post by icedcoffee on Mar 12, 2022 20:42:06 GMT -6
I'm reading Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart next. I planned on starting it this weekend but I havent yet. Maybe tonight So I did end up starting it. I hadn't read any other books from this author and grabbed it based solely on the description on the inside cover. It's definitely more science fiction-y than I normally read. I thought it would be more history/time travel based. I'm still pretty early in the book so I'll keep going but not sure how I feel about it yet
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Post by yellow711 on Mar 12, 2022 22:34:05 GMT -6
Did anyone read The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher? I read it awhile ago and think about it often That was one crazy book! I can’t really tell you if I liked it. It was so weird. I just looked at my GoodReads and I read it …. But don’t remember anything about it
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Post by yellow711 on Mar 12, 2022 22:36:09 GMT -6
I just started The Golden Couple today - so far it is really good! I am definitely into it … at least so far Let me know what you think of it! I finished yesterday and ended up not liking it very much, unfortunately. caer I finished the Golden Couple. It got a little weird towards the end but still a solid 4 out of 5 stars
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Post by caer on Mar 13, 2022 4:00:58 GMT -6
Let me know what you think of it! I finished yesterday and ended up not liking it very much, unfortunately. caer I finished the Golden Couple. It got a little weird towards the end but still a solid 4 out of 5 stars Oh good, I’m glad you liked it! My issue with it was the middle - it seemed like not a lot happened for a long time. But I’m not mad I read it.
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Post by justbecause on Mar 13, 2022 9:28:03 GMT -6
I finished Dune and started Shadow and the Bone.
Dune was good but very long and it was a race to the finish before it was due back at the library. H is thrilled I read it and keeps telling me about the other books and it’s a bit much.
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Post by byjove on Mar 13, 2022 14:26:23 GMT -6
I finished the latest Veronica finally, it’s been a slow reading month for me. I just adore these books. I actually thought this installment was great and liked it better than the last couple and finally delved into some of Veronica’s past/issues which I thought has been lacking. Can’t wait for the next one with how it ended!
Now starting the last in the Invisible Library series. I’m going to be sad when I finish it.
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Post by mrsnorris on Mar 13, 2022 15:23:57 GMT -6
I read the Eloise and Francesca installments of the Bridgerton series this weekend and enjoyed them both, despite the varying degrees of problematic that all of the Bridgerton books men are.
I’m undecided whether to forge ahead with Hyacinth and Gregory. I don’t particularly care about either one and the stories sound a bit dull. Anyone have opinions either way?
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Post by snowyowl on Mar 13, 2022 15:30:35 GMT -6
I read the Eloise and Francesca installments of the Bridgerton series this weekend and enjoyed them both, despite the varying degrees of problematic that all of the Bridgerton books men are. I’m undecided whether to forge ahead with Hyacinth and Gregory. I don’t particularly care about either one and the stories sound a bit dull. Anyone have opinions either way? I really like Hyacinth’s book. It’s not the best of the series IMO, but it’s cute. Gregory’s book was a DNF for me the first time I read the series. I managed to get through it the second time I tried when the tv show came out, and it wasn’t unreadable. Just liked it the least.
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Post by motherofdachshunds on Mar 13, 2022 15:50:20 GMT -6
I just finished The Room on Rue Amelie. The story was ok but predictable and I thought the writing was kind of flat. I think I’m done with WWII fiction for a while.
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Post by byjove on Mar 13, 2022 16:10:33 GMT -6
I read the Eloise and Francesca installments of the Bridgerton series this weekend and enjoyed them both, despite the varying degrees of problematic that all of the Bridgerton books men are. I’m undecided whether to forge ahead with Hyacinth and Gregory. I don’t particularly care about either one and the stories sound a bit dull. Anyone have opinions either way? I really like Hyacinth’s book. It’s not the best of the series IMO, but it’s cute. Gregory’s book was a DNF for me the first time I read the series. I managed to get through it the second time I tried when the tv show came out, and it wasn’t unreadable. Just liked it the least. I thought Gregory’s was a nice end cap to the series, but definitely not the best. Idk. Maybe save them until you need a palate cleanser in the future?
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Post by Minerva on Mar 13, 2022 16:48:48 GMT -6
I read the Eloise and Francesca installments of the Bridgerton series this weekend and enjoyed them both, despite the varying degrees of problematic that all of the Bridgerton books men are. I’m undecided whether to forge ahead with Hyacinth and Gregory. I don’t particularly care about either one and the stories sound a bit dull. Anyone have opinions either way? Read them! I was pleasantly surprised. Hyacinth’s story had some great twists and turns and her character is developed in an interesting way.
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Post by Minerva on Mar 13, 2022 17:19:47 GMT -6
I really like Hyacinth’s book. It’s not the best of the series IMO, but it’s cute. Gregory’s book was a DNF for me the first time I read the series. I managed to get through it the second time I tried when the tv show came out, and it wasn’t unreadable. Just liked it the least. I thought Gregory’s was a nice end cap to the series, but definitely not the best. Idk. Maybe save them until you need a palate cleanser in the future? My favs are definitely Anthony and Francesca, but I think I liked Hyacinth’s story more than Daphne’s and at least as much as Benedict’s and Colin’s.
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Post by justbecause on Mar 13, 2022 19:14:22 GMT -6
I just looked through my lists and I apparently never read the Gregory one. I guess I will put a hold on it for all of this fantasy sci fi reading is done.
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Post by Minerva on Mar 13, 2022 20:44:37 GMT -6
I just finished Circe by Madeline Miller. I had DNF’d it last year when I was reading a hardcover copy and my hands were very achy. I’m so glad I gave it another chance. I loved the narration, the lyrical writing, and the interpretation of Circe’s story and other mythological figures. I’d give it 4.5 stars.
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Post by nelzie on Mar 13, 2022 20:49:30 GMT -6
I just finished Circe by Madeline Miller. I had DNF’d it last year when I was reading a hardcover copy and my hands were very achy. I’m so glad I gave it another chance. I loved the narration, the lyrical writing, and the interpretation of Circe’s story and other mythological figures. I’d give it 4.5 stars. Glad you gave it a second chance! I loved that book.
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