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Post by mrsnorris on Mar 8, 2022 20:38:29 GMT -6
I finished Hook, Line, and Sinker. I didn't like it quite as much as It Happened One Summer but it was still a cute read. It definitely has some spice though so if that isn't your thing consider yourself warned. I am going to DNF the last Simple Wild book. I loved Calla and Jonah's story but can't get into Marie's at all. I don't find her likable one bit so moving on. Next up is the Suite Spot which is a follow up to The Float Plan. I loved that so high expectations here. Agreed, Marie is so wishy-washy and a bit pathetic about Jonah but I did love all the dogs in this one.
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Post by mrsnorris on Mar 8, 2022 20:42:01 GMT -6
I finished The Last One today, I found it to be very meh. The concept was so interesting but the execution was incredibly boring. I found myself skimming most of the chapters set in the present day because it was just her dumb stream of consciousness about nothing for pages upon pages. I refuse to believe anyone is that stupid. I think I would have liked it better if I was in the dark too, but telling me upfront what is happening just made her whole character annoying to me.
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Post by imapenguin on Mar 8, 2022 21:58:16 GMT -6
I forget if there are any other American Royals fans here, but the prequel novella that comes out next week is so good! Makes me want to reread the first 2 ahead of the 3rd book out in May.
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Post by Lormor on Mar 9, 2022 0:37:01 GMT -6
Gone: A search for what remains of the world's extinct creatures by Michael Blencowe is haunting and…I don’t know, morbidly beautiful? Blencowe travels around the world to see where 11 species lived and where their last remains ended up. He does a good job bringing the animals to life. The historical accounts were brutal. I’m giving it 4 stars. The artwork throughout was gorgeous so I’m including the cover:
Have you read Last Chance to See, by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine? It sounds similar to this. There was a BBC series with Douglas Adams and Stephen Fry and I don't know if the book came before or after the series.
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Post by Lakes on Mar 9, 2022 5:29:40 GMT -6
Gone: A search for what remains of the world's extinct creatures by Michael Blencowe is haunting and…I don’t know, morbidly beautiful? Blencowe travels around the world to see where 11 species lived and where their last remains ended up. He does a good job bringing the animals to life. The historical accounts were brutal. I’m giving it 4 stars. The artwork throughout was gorgeous so I’m including the cover:
Have you read Last Chance to See, by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine? It sounds similar to this. There was a BBC series with Douglas Adams and Stephen Fry and I don't know if the book came before or after the series.
I haven’t! But my library has it so I just requested it. The reviews say that the writing is excellent. My current book, Buzz by Thor Hanson, hasn’t totally grabbed me yet. Maybe Last Chance to See will. I’ve had two can’t put down books in a row so any book I try now is at a disadvantage.
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Post by tatorhead328 on Mar 9, 2022 7:37:06 GMT -6
I finished The Paris Apartment. I was never bored while reading but when I got to the end, I just felt like... Okay. I wasn't blown away by it, but I'll keep reading Lucy Foley's books I'm sure. Book spoilers: The minute Jess (Or Ben? I can't remember) found the wine ledger with the wines listed as way more expensive than they were, I knew it was going to be human trafficking of some sort. I thought it was hilarious that Ben was seemingly going to bang every single member of that family lmao.
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Post by tatorhead328 on Mar 9, 2022 8:25:45 GMT -6
I'm listening to Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult right now, but idk how much I want to finish it. One of the POVs is from a white supremacist guy and it's so sickening to listen to. I don't know if I can handle having this voice in my ear for a 15 hour audiobook, ugh.
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Post by caer on Mar 9, 2022 8:41:57 GMT -6
I finished The Paris Apartment. I was never bored while reading but when I got to the end, I just felt like... Okay. I wasn't blown away by it, but I'll keep reading Lucy Foley's books I'm sure. Book spoilers: The minute Jess (Or Ben? I can't remember) found the wine ledger with the wines listed as way more expensive than they were, I knew it was going to be human trafficking of some sort. I thought it was hilarious that Ben was seemingly going to bang every single member of that family lmao. I also lol-ed at that last part of your spoiler. It was…an odd choice. ETA: I was also annoyed that I had every twist figured out ahead of time.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 9, 2022 8:46:43 GMT -6
I finished The Paris Apartment. I was never bored while reading but when I got to the end, I just felt like... Okay. I wasn't blown away by it, but I'll keep reading Lucy Foley's books I'm sure. Book spoilers: The minute Jess (Or Ben? I can't remember) found the wine ledger with the wines listed as way more expensive than they were, I knew it was going to be human trafficking of some sort. I thought it was hilarious that Ben was seemingly going to bang every single member of that family lmao. Yes this was my feeling too I was interested but also I am glad it didn't go on longer and the end twist didn't do it for me. {Spoiler} Maybe I skimmed it but the father realized he knew about the club right? not that he was sleeping with the wife? That is why he went after him?
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Post by angelashly on Mar 9, 2022 8:47:35 GMT -6
I'm listening to Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult right now, but idk how much I want to finish it. One of the POVs is from a white supremacist guy and it's so sickening to listen to. I don't know if I can handle having this voice in my ear for a 15 hour audiobook, ugh. I loved that book but I can see how listening to it may not be good and you have to be in the right space to read it for sure.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Mar 9, 2022 8:49:36 GMT -6
I finished Heartstopper Vol. 2 and loved it as much as the first one. They are really lovely, happy books, with fantastic, but simple illustrations. I highly recommend the series if you're looking for a light, teen romance. I love this series so much. It’s going to be a Netflix show soon. I hope they do it justice. I had no idea - I will definitely keep my eye out for it, and hope it's done right lol. My hold on vol. 3 just came in, so I can't wait to keep reading them.
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Post by STP on Mar 9, 2022 8:52:39 GMT -6
I'm reading Taste Makers by Mayukh Sen. I am just getting into it, but it's about food and awesome women so that's right up my ally.
I have Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse and the new Nora Roberts fantasy series on tap (I started the first book and kind of wandered away, which isn't a good sign. I just don't like fantasy that much.)
I also found an Ann Rule book I hadn't read at Goodwill for when I need a campy break.
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Post by missmissy234 on Mar 9, 2022 9:28:33 GMT -6
I finished Hook, Line, and Sinker. I didn't like it quite as much as It Happened One Summer but it was still a cute read. It definitely has some spice though so if that isn't your thing consider yourself warned. I am going to DNF the last Simple Wild book. I loved Calla and Jonah's story but can't get into Marie's at all. I don't find her likable one bit so moving on. Next up is the Suite Spot which is a follow up to The Float Plan. I loved that so high expectations here. Agreed, Marie is so wishy-washy and a bit pathetic about Jonah but I did love all the dogs in this one. My review was similar to this. For this extraordinary veterinarian surgeon, she was so all over the place and pathetic, not just about Jonah but just life in general. I did like learning about the Iditarod and the dogs, but the romance story fell flat to me.
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Post by CestLaVie on Mar 9, 2022 9:29:17 GMT -6
I just finished The Plot. It held my attention and I enjoyed it, but I did guess the main twist like immediately, as soon as the character was introduced but the unfolding of the actual plot details was enough to keep me interested.
I've also been listening to the Hannah Brown book. It's too Jesus-y for me and the writing is immature but I do want the bachelor tea so I'll keep listening to it lol.
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Post by overboard on Mar 9, 2022 9:31:22 GMT -6
I finished the latest In Death book and man those are getting boring. Plug in a different grisly minder but the rest of the book remains the same. ⭐️⭐️1/2 I’m looking for something good on KU, but it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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Post by tatorhead328 on Mar 9, 2022 9:37:31 GMT -6
I finished The Paris Apartment. I was never bored while reading but when I got to the end, I just felt like... Okay. I wasn't blown away by it, but I'll keep reading Lucy Foley's books I'm sure. Book spoilers: The minute Jess (Or Ben? I can't remember) found the wine ledger with the wines listed as way more expensive than they were, I knew it was going to be human trafficking of some sort. I thought it was hilarious that Ben was seemingly going to bang every single member of that family lmao. Yes this was my feeling too I was interested but also I am glad it didn't go on longer and the end twist didn't do it for me. {Spoiler} Maybe I skimmed it but the father realized he knew about the club right? not that he was sleeping with the wife? That is why he went after him? {Spoiler} Yes, Nick told him about the article he was writing but I'm pretty sure he didn't know about the affair at all.
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Post by angelashly on Mar 9, 2022 9:38:36 GMT -6
Yes this was my feeling too I was interested but also I am glad it didn't go on longer and the end twist didn't do it for me. {Spoiler} Maybe I skimmed it but the father realized he knew about the club right? not that he was sleeping with the wife? That is why he went after him? {Spoiler} Yes, Nick told him about the article he was writing but I'm pretty sure he didn't know about the affair at all. Ok good that is what I thought
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Post by junch817 on Mar 9, 2022 12:17:27 GMT -6
I'm listening to Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult right now, but idk how much I want to finish it. One of the POVs is from a white supremacist guy and it's so sickening to listen to. I don't know if I can handle having this voice in my ear for a 15 hour audiobook, ugh. His chapters were extremely difficult to read. Like made my stomach queasy hard to read
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Post by junch817 on Mar 9, 2022 15:06:13 GMT -6
If anyone reads the Holderness book, you HAVE to listen to it on audio. It’s so good. I’m really enjoying it. Any book about having a better marriage is going to be a little cheesy at times, but we’ve had so many of the same fights they discuss. They really are so good for each other and you can tell they deeply love each other.
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Post by emma on Mar 9, 2022 15:47:38 GMT -6
I finally finished What Alice Forgot. It took a lot longer than I thought and was very slow but overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. It was one of Liane Moriarty’s earlier books and it doesn’t have the same gripping can’t put it downness as some of the others.
Moving onto Undercover Bromance next
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Post by caer on Mar 9, 2022 16:05:42 GMT -6
I finally finished What Alice Forgot. It took a lot longer than I thought and was very slow but overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. It was one of Liane Moriarty’s earlier books and it doesn’t have the same gripping can’t put it downness as some of the others. Moving onto Undercover Bromance next This is actually my favorite Moriarty book. It doesn’t have the same twisty, commercial appeal of her later novels but I thought it had some really interesting things to say about marriage and aging.
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Post by emma on Mar 9, 2022 16:30:22 GMT -6
I finally finished What Alice Forgot. It took a lot longer than I thought and was very slow but overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. It was one of Liane Moriarty’s earlier books and it doesn’t have the same gripping can’t put it downness as some of the others. Moving onto Undercover Bromance next This is actually my favorite Moriarty book. It doesn’t have the same twisty, commercial appeal of her later novels but I thought it had some really interesting things to say about marriage and aging. yes exploring love and marriage and friendship and how it all changes over time was very well done and such an interesting concept. It’s left me with a warm feeling after finishing it, if that makes sense? And am sitting here pondering how I’d feel if I woke up tomorrow and thought it was still 2012, although I feel like to time leap between 1998 - 2008 is much bigger in terms of tech evolution and global politics
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 9, 2022 16:34:40 GMT -6
I'm listening to Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult right now, but idk how much I want to finish it. One of the POVs is from a white supremacist guy and it's so sickening to listen to. I don't know if I can handle having this voice in my ear for a 15 hour audiobook, ugh. I read this, didn't listen to it, but I thought it was a good book.
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Post by wedding on Mar 9, 2022 17:49:14 GMT -6
I finally finished What Alice Forgot. It took a lot longer than I thought and was very slow but overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. It was one of Liane Moriarty’s earlier books and it doesn’t have the same gripping can’t put it downness as some of the others. Moving onto Undercover Bromance next This is actually my favorite Moriarty book. It doesn’t have the same twisty, commercial appeal of her later novels but I thought it had some really interesting things to say about marriage and aging. Mine too. I think it was the first I ever read by her.
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Post by wedding on Mar 9, 2022 17:50:35 GMT -6
I'm listening to Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult right now, but idk how much I want to finish it. One of the POVs is from a white supremacist guy and it's so sickening to listen to. I don't know if I can handle having this voice in my ear for a 15 hour audiobook, ugh. It was a hard read but I did like it and it stuck with me. This was the last good book she wrote IMO.
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Post by wedding on Mar 9, 2022 17:54:10 GMT -6
I read Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton. There were a lot of pieces to come together and I knew the biggest twist right away but I still liked it a lot. It’s the first of the Morgan’s of Nashville series so I’ll try the next one, although I tend not to love series.
Up next is The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda.
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Post by whatever on Mar 9, 2022 17:55:28 GMT -6
I finally finished What Alice Forgot. It took a lot longer than I thought and was very slow but overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. It was one of Liane Moriarty’s earlier books and it doesn’t have the same gripping can’t put it downness as some of the others. Moving onto Undercover Bromance next This is actually my favorite Moriarty book. It doesn’t have the same twisty, commercial appeal of her later novels but I thought it had some really interesting things to say about marriage and aging. Same! I really enjoyed this story and it's by far my favorite Moriarty book.
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Post by caer on Mar 9, 2022 18:46:16 GMT -6
I finished The Golden Couple and thought it was weird. It seems like it’s fairly well reviewed on Goodreads so maybe it’s a me thing. But yeah, weird sums up my thoughts.
I think I’m going to read a romcom next but haven’t picked one out yet.
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Post by tatorhead328 on Mar 9, 2022 19:14:47 GMT -6
Finished Small Great Things! I really liked it. I just haaaated having that guy's voice in my ear, blech. I liked the Author's Note at the end. While I was reading, I was wondering how I felt about a white woman writing a book about a black woman's experience with racism. But the author's note made me see it how it was intended and I think it made a lot of sense and I appreciated what she had to say.
And the story itself was SUPER compelling. I listened for like 10 hours today, I was so into it.
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Post by yellow711 on Mar 9, 2022 20:19:03 GMT -6
I finished The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda and liked it. I gave it 3 stars but it’s closer to 3.5. I’m a sucker for a thriller set in Maine, but it definitely dragged in spots. I’m reading The Golden Couple now. I’m about 10% in and intrigued so far. The authors are hit and miss for me, so it could go either way but I’m liking it for now. I just started The Golden Couple today - so far it is really good! I am definitely into it … at least so far
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