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Post by byjove on Mar 21, 2022 7:07:23 GMT -6
byjove I am reading those and am on book 5, if I can find it at the library. I have enjoyed them so far! I hope you can find it! Book 6 is one of my favorites- it's set in a different time period than the pretty standard Victorian era. I read the author is working on a new trilogy and then may come back to the IL. I'm looking forward to when the new trilogy comes out- no word when though.
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 21, 2022 8:30:19 GMT -6
I started Stanley Tucci's book and I'm already like, I wish I bought this one!
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Post by byjove on Mar 21, 2022 10:57:01 GMT -6
CestLaVie MD tomorrow! I timed finishing the IL yesterday poorly, because I don't have anything to listen to while knitting tonight, and I don't want to start something to put it aside. Gah. So excited though. It's like visiting a BFF I don't get to see very often.
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 21, 2022 11:00:24 GMT -6
CestLaVie MD tomorrow! I timed finishing the IL yesterday poorly, because I don't have anything to listen to while knitting tonight, and I don't want to start something to put it aside. Gah. So excited though. It's like visiting a BFF I don't get to see very often. I totally forgot but now I am super excited!! It truly is like visiting a bestie!
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Post by wedding on Mar 21, 2022 13:35:24 GMT -6
I read Be Afraid by Mary Burton. It is the 2nd in a series and I was surprised I enjoyed it since I usually find series to fall flat. I may even try the 3rd book. I just started Reckless Girls. So far it isn't grabbing me but it's early.
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brux
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Post by brux on Mar 21, 2022 13:59:10 GMT -6
I've been really struggling to get into and finish books.
I started and decided to abandon After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell.
I have a couple days and 80% left to read on Panorama City by Antoine Wilson.
So I just checked out The Midnight Library and Crying in H Mart. Hoping one of those helps me get back into the reading groove.
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Post by brux on Mar 21, 2022 14:00:03 GMT -6
Also, I just realized that a number of the books I've had on my hold shelf for weeks were for the kindle version, not the audiobook version. So lol at myself.
I had to re-start holds on over half my hold shelf.
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emma
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Post by emma on Mar 21, 2022 14:36:36 GMT -6
brux have you tried switching up genres? I found that helped last year when I was really struggling to get back into reading
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Post by brux on Mar 21, 2022 14:39:15 GMT -6
brux have you tried switching up genres? I found that helped last year when I was really struggling to get back into reading I might try that. I've bounced around a lot, genre-wise, but I think I might need a fluffy beach read if these don't work. I'm stressed out by life lately, and it's hard to focus on serious content.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 21, 2022 14:47:01 GMT -6
brux have you tried switching up genres? I found that helped last year when I was really struggling to get back into reading I might try that. I've bounced around a lot, genre-wise, but I think I might need a fluffy beach read if these don't work. I'm stressed out by life lately, and it's hard to focus on serious content. that happens to me too and it can only be thrillers or fun rom coms (and even those sometimes are too much) for a little bit.
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Post by melohdy on Mar 21, 2022 14:51:08 GMT -6
I'm really enjoying Project Hail Mary! I am about halfway done and just want to sit in bed and read all day.
I am currently listening to A Touch of Darkness which is probably not very good, but it is also fluffy and naughty and I'm finding it enjoyable. My Thursday Murder Club audiobook went back to the library before I could finish and I am chomping at the bit to get it back
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Post by Bluebird on Mar 21, 2022 15:04:11 GMT -6
I’m struggling my way through the War of Two Queens (From Blood and Ash #4). The story line has gotten so complex that I am having a hard time following.
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Post by peaseblossom55 on Mar 21, 2022 15:50:58 GMT -6
I just finished Four Winds by Kristin Hannah it was a 3 star.
I also read since I last updated: The dictionary of lost words and Not A Happy Family. All pretty meh. I haven’t read anything really good in awhile. All 2-3 stars lately.
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Post by caer on Mar 21, 2022 16:21:10 GMT -6
I finished The Book of Cold Cases and gave it 3 stars. I thought the first half was terrific but I absolutely hated the second half. I just thought it dragged on and on. I’m definitely disappointed, I was really looking forward to this one.
I need to scan through my TBR list to figure out what’s next, but will probably pick another thriller.
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Post by brux on Mar 21, 2022 16:30:56 GMT -6
Oh! I forgot that I started The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave on Friday morning.
And then I stayed up until 1 am to finish it.
I gave it 5🌟 just because I was willing to lose sleep to finish it. But I enjoyed that one a lot.
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Post by nelzie on Mar 21, 2022 16:38:26 GMT -6
I read A Brush With Love over the weekend and loved it. It was such a sweet rom com but also dealt with some heavy stuff. I thought the anxiety storyline was really well done as someone who suffers from it as well.
I'm listening to Dating Dr. Dil and enjoying it so far. Another cute rom com.
I'm also reading the rom com I got from Netgalley, Bet On It. This one also has anxiety rep.
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Post by loony on Mar 21, 2022 17:16:00 GMT -6
Oh! I forgot that I started The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave on Friday morning. And then I stayed up until 1 am to finish it. I gave it 5🌟 just because I was willing to lose sleep to finish it. But I enjoyed that one a lot. I loved this one!
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Post by junch817 on Mar 21, 2022 17:40:05 GMT -6
I finished The Last House on the Street - it was good.
I also finished listening to Colin Jost’s audiobook. I loved it. I wish he would have talked about meeting Scarlette though! I couldn’t believe his story about his visit to Google Headquarters lol
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Post by brux on Mar 21, 2022 18:49:10 GMT -6
I finished The Last House on the Street - it was good. I also finished listening to Colin Jost’s audiobook. I loved it. I wish he would have talked about meeting Scarlette though! I couldn’t believe his story about his visit to Google Headquarters lol I’ll have to add Colin’s book to my holds.
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Post by junch817 on Mar 21, 2022 20:30:08 GMT -6
I finished The Last House on the Street - it was good. I also finished listening to Colin Jost’s audiobook. I loved it. I wish he would have talked about meeting Scarlette though! I couldn’t believe his story about his visit to Google Headquarters lol I’ll have to add Colin’s book to my holds. It was really good. Lots of funny stories, SNL stuff, with a small bit of more serious stuff
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Post by mintyblueair on Mar 21, 2022 21:13:54 GMT -6
I'm not really into Black Cake... I always finish books so I'll come back to it, but today I started A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and I really love it so far. It drew me right in.
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Post by emma on Mar 21, 2022 22:15:16 GMT -6
I finished Killing Floor and loved it. I also started the Reacher show on prime yesterday which is based on Killing floor and so far it’s actually pretty close to the book and is good.
I think I’m going to read Hellbent (Orphan X #3) next. My other choices are The Mirror Man or Crazy Stupid Bromance.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 22, 2022 5:36:13 GMT -6
I finished A Very Punchable Face yesterday, and it was so good. I was crying laughing at some of the parts. I actually stopped it so that H could listen to the Jimmy Buffet portion. He is a fan, lol.
I started Crying in H Mart on audio. Still working my way through Butter Honey Pig Bread, and I am loving it, I just haven't sat down to read as much lately, so my hard cover and Kindle books are getting neglected. I can't remember when that one was originally due, but the nice thing is that I have the audio hold on Libby coming up soon, so I can always finish it there if needed.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 22, 2022 5:36:49 GMT -6
I finished The Last House on the Street - it was good. I also finished listening to Colin Jost’s audiobook. I loved it. I wish he would have talked about meeting Scarlette though! I couldn’t believe his story about his visit to Google Headquarters lol Oh my gosh, I was livid for him during that part! Wtf! lol
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Post by gingy on Mar 22, 2022 7:46:10 GMT -6
I am almost done with Perfect Little World (audio) and The Love Hypothesis (e-book). I have so many out from various libraries right now. I need a day to stay home and read.
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Post by Minerva on Mar 22, 2022 7:52:26 GMT -6
The Untold Story- 8th and last installment (for a while at least) in the Invisible Library series was great, 5 stars. It wrapped up a lot of questions and was adventureful, but left openings for more books. The last several in this series were so strong and better than the first several, IMO. I listened to them on audio, and that’s also about the time that Kristen Atherton started narrating and she’s A+. I think I’m going to go back and listen to them all again as I have time. Has anyone else read these? I’ve read the first 5 novels and really enjoyed them. Guess I’ll be adding the last 3 to my tbr list. 🙂
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Post by Minerva on Mar 22, 2022 7:58:17 GMT -6
I stayed up late to finish The Firekeeper’s Daughter last night. Fell asleep thinking about it and woke up still thinking about. It’s definitely a book that will stick with me for a long time. I’d highly recommend it.
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Post by junch817 on Mar 22, 2022 9:23:44 GMT -6
I'm not really into Black Cake... I always finish books so I'll come back to it, but today I started A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and I really love it so far. It drew me right in. Black Cake was just meh for me too. It wasn’t bad, but it’s one of those books that I forget about shortly after finishing it. I remember closing the book and being excited to start something else
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Post by angelashly on Mar 22, 2022 9:48:02 GMT -6
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 22, 2022 9:50:47 GMT -6
After listening to In Order to Live, Pachinko, and now Crying in H Mart... I am definitely ordering Korean food this week. I'm drooling.
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