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Post by leahcar on Mar 27, 2022 20:22:53 GMT -6
So I’m at 60% in Verity and it’s clear I will NOT be going to sleep tonight until I’m done. Ok WTF did I just read?! I read it last weekend and SAME. Such an insane way to finish it.
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Post by kayc on Mar 27, 2022 20:37:41 GMT -6
I read it last weekend and SAME.  Such an insane way to finish it. YES
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Post by flippinchica on Mar 28, 2022 5:29:00 GMT -6
I just finished Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and really enjoyed it. I definitely needed the tissues for some parts though.
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Post by abs on Mar 28, 2022 6:00:26 GMT -6
The reactions to Verity always make me laugh. Whether you liked it or didn't WTF always seems to be the final reaction, lol. I didn't like it but that was definitely me at the end, too.
I finished Triptych last night. I wanted a break from rom-com's and that is definitely the polar opposite of one. I always feel weird rating thrillers like that so I'll just say it definitely had me turning the pages very fast to see what happened. I'll read the second one, too, and then I'll probably be ready for more rom-com's after that!
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Post by emma on Mar 28, 2022 6:14:12 GMT -6
The reactions to Verity always make me laugh. Whether you liked it or didn't WTF always seems to be the final reaction, lol. I didn't like it but that was definitely me at the end, too. I finished Triptych last night. I wanted a break from rom-com's and that is definitely the polar opposite of one. I always feel weird rating thrillers like that so I'll just say it definitely had me turning the pages very fast to see what happened. I'll read the second one, too, and then I'll probably be ready for more rom-com's after that! i looooved Triptych, it was so fucked up but so good.
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Post by nelzie on Mar 28, 2022 6:49:32 GMT -6
I finished 56 Days last night. I really liked it but thought The Nothing Man was better. They mentioned the Nothing Man when talking about other criminals so I thought that was a fun tie-in to her other book.
I'm about halfway through A Novel Obsession. It's got some heavy stuff I wasn't expecting. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.
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Post by Cher on Mar 28, 2022 8:00:54 GMT -6
I finished Apples Never Fall last night. I need to talk about the ending with someone.
I decided I don’t like her books. I feel like they all go on 200 pages longer than necessary.
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Post by imapenguin on Mar 28, 2022 8:07:20 GMT -6
I finished Apples Never Fall last night. I need to talk about the ending with someone. I decided I don’t like her books. I feel like they all go on 200 pages longer than necessary. This one was especially long, and the end had one too many twists in my opinion.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 28, 2022 8:11:01 GMT -6
I finished Apples Never Fall last night. I need to talk about the ending with someone. I decided I don’t like her books. I feel like they all go on 200 pages longer than necessary. I dnf this one because I remember going OMG I am only half way through this still
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Post by Cher on Mar 28, 2022 8:14:08 GMT -6
I finished Apples Never Fall last night. I need to talk about the ending with someone. I decided I don’t like her books. I feel like they all go on 200 pages longer than necessary. This one was especially long, and the end had one too many twists in my opinion. So tell me about the end. so did that chick just lock her mom in her room before going on a tour of disaster? And then she was flying back to see if her mom was alive? It was so weird.
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Post by imapenguin on Mar 28, 2022 8:18:48 GMT -6
This one was especially long, and the end had one too many twists in my opinion. So tell me about the end. so did that chick just lock her mom in her room before going on a tour of disaster? And then she was flying back to see if her mom was alive? It was so weird. As far as I could tell, yeah. I hate the when books end and it’s like SURPRISE PSYCOPATH! It’s like the author isn’t sure how to make everything make sense so they just throw in a btw, this lady (because it’s always a lady) is totally nuts. And the story was already over at that point so just why. Make it part of the story or leave it out.
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Post by Cher on Mar 28, 2022 8:20:44 GMT -6
So tell me about the end. so did that chick just lock her mom in her room before going on a tour of disaster? And then she was flying back to see if her mom was alive? It was so weird. As far as I could tell, yeah. I hate the when books end and it’s like SURPRISE PSYCOPATH! It’s like the author isn’t sure how to make everything make sense so they just throw in a btw, this lady (because it’s always a lady) is totally nuts. And the story was already over at that point so just why. Make it part of the story or leave it out.
Right and we already figured that lady is a psychopath. It was just such a weird ending, like an attempt at putting in a twist but there were already twists.
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 28, 2022 8:21:26 GMT -6
I found out the library got in the next 3 books in the Verity Kent series, so I am reading through #3. It's not quite as good as Maisie Dobbs but it gives the same feeling and if very much cozy mystery for me.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Mar 28, 2022 9:58:36 GMT -6
I loved Notes On An Execution. It’s very heavy but just beautifully written. I gave it 4 stars but it was more like 4.5 stars. Going for something light next and giving The Roughest Draft a try next. I read Notes on an Execution last month and really really loved it. If you haven’t read The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld it was in a similar vein with some magical realism thrown in. I loved that one as well. Ooo I will have to pick up Notes on an Execution since you know of my love for The Enchanted
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Post by gingy on Mar 28, 2022 10:34:43 GMT -6
So I’m at 60% in Verity and it’s clear I will NOT be going to sleep tonight until I’m done. Ok WTF did I just read?! I read this on our trip in the fall. One of my fastest ever reads because holy fucked up.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Mar 28, 2022 14:37:38 GMT -6
Is there anything light you’ve been wanting to read? Usually a fluffy book will help me get out of a slump. Nothing really sounds good. I gave in and dnf'd The Ladies of the Secret Circus. Then started and gave up on some fantasy book that I got in a Goodreads giveaway. I did read the How to Start a Movement pamphlet that talks about The New Jim Crow, but that was pretty short. I hope you find something that interests you soon!
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Mar 28, 2022 14:39:52 GMT -6
I finished Giovanni’s Room today. Five stars. If I had the time, I could have finished it in one sitting. Highly recommend.
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Post by cribs on Mar 28, 2022 14:41:08 GMT -6
I finished Born A Crime on audiobook this morning. I know I'm 120 years behind everyone on this but it was really good.
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Post by kittyriot on Mar 28, 2022 14:45:58 GMT -6
Just finished The Man Who Died Twice. It was exactly what I want in a mystery. That traditional British mystery does it for me. And Richard Osman has modernized it well. The continue to develop the main characters so well that I can't decide a favourite.
Now that I had a palette cleanser I have moved on to The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Writing is beautiful, but it's definitely a book you have to be emotionally ready for. I am loving it so far.
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Post by peaseblossom55 on Mar 28, 2022 14:52:47 GMT -6
I love seeing people’s reaction to Verity.
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 28, 2022 15:11:20 GMT -6
I can't read another Colleen Hoover book. I find them to be readable but for some reason the sex scenes in them are so cringey to me (lol and I'm not against a good sex scene).
And the names! God forbid she use something regular like Lauren or Michael or something.
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Post by yellowwallpaper on Mar 28, 2022 15:27:19 GMT -6
I finished Born A Crime on audiobook this morning. I know I'm 120 years behind everyone on this but it was really good. Born a Crime is so good on audio!
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Post by melohdy on Mar 28, 2022 15:32:43 GMT -6
I finished A Touch of Darkness on audiobook this morning. It is a retelling of the Hades and Persephone story. It was very much a romance, which isn't my usual style. I felt a little awkward listening to it while I was out running.
I also finished Project Hail Mary this weekend and LOVED it. I agree with past posters saying that the math and science of it all became a little tedious, but I just started jumping over those parts. Totally out of my normal style but so, so good.
Started The Maid on audiobook and The Cartographers in hard copy but the reviews for it haven't been great
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Post by allthekristys on Mar 28, 2022 17:53:54 GMT -6
I didn’t think I was gonna hit my goal of 1 book in March but I did it! This month was so tough but I’m glad I found time and buckled down. Part of it was I had started this book last year and got like 40 pages in, but never went back to it. So glad I did because I really enjoyed it! I read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. It was a great read.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 28, 2022 18:00:03 GMT -6
I finished Apples Never Fall last night. I need to talk about the ending with someone. I decided I don’t like her books. I feel like they all go on 200 pages longer than necessary. I am always very huh at her books lol. I started with Big Little Lies, and it remains my favorite.
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Post by nelzie on Mar 28, 2022 18:03:49 GMT -6
I finished A Novel Obsession. It was just okay, 3 stars. I'm bummed because the premise sounded really good but the execution was lacking.
I'm not sure what to read next. I just binged season 2 of Bridgerton so now I'm in the mood for an enemies to lovers type of book. I may just read the 2nd Bridgerton book.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 28, 2022 18:05:22 GMT -6
I can't read another Colleen Hoover book. I find them to be readable but for some reason the sex scenes in them are so cringey to me (lol and I'm not against a good sex scene). And the names! God forbid she use something regular like Lauren or Michael or something. I just started Regretting You amidst all my other books, and I’m already eye rolling at the teen drama.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 28, 2022 18:08:30 GMT -6
Book related: I started Pachinko on Apple+, and I think they are doing a good job so far with the story.
But it’s definitely one I have to pay attention to, because of the subtitles.
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Post by Cher on Mar 28, 2022 18:14:34 GMT -6
I didn’t think I was gonna hit my goal of 1 book in March but I did it! This month was so tough but I’m glad I found time and buckled down. Part of it was I had started this book last year and got like 40 pages in, but never went back to it. So glad I did because I really enjoyed it! I read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. It was a great read. Love that book!
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Post by wedding on Mar 28, 2022 18:24:39 GMT -6
I finished Greenwich Park and I liked it. I guessed a chunk early on but still enjoyed the suspense. I was mostly on edge about the main character having her baby.
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