melohdy
Platinum
Posts: 2,457 Likes: 13,484
Member is Online
|
Post by melohdy on Apr 21, 2022 12:05:39 GMT -6
I finished Taste and absolutely loved it. Stanley Tucci is a delight. I can't wait to make some of those recipes. I just requested this from the library - it fulfills my love for ST as well as my reading challenge "make a recipe from a book" challenge
|
|
jaygee
Diamond
Posts: 28,921 Likes: 226,115
Member is Online
|
Post by jaygee on Apr 21, 2022 12:20:06 GMT -6
I finished listening to Run Rose Run. It was ok. 3/5. Dolly Parton is a treasure and having her as one of the narrators is great. But the story was pretty cheesy and it didn’t have enough mystery for me. Quick, easy listen though.
|
|
|
Post by mintyblueair on Apr 21, 2022 12:50:10 GMT -6
I finished The Paper Palace and wow, what a perfect gem of a book. I'm so impressed that it's the author's first novel. It's just so elegantly constructed and perfectly paced, and it strikes the perfect balance between sad and tender. I had only one tiny complaint but I can't spoiler so I won't mention it.
|
|
|
Post by CestLaVie on Apr 21, 2022 12:58:55 GMT -6
mintyblueair , I really enjoyed it too. The pacing was great for sure. haha DM me your spoiler if you want I'm curious
|
|
|
Post by mintyblueair on Apr 21, 2022 13:11:53 GMT -6
mintyblueair , I really enjoyed it too. The pacing was great for sure. haha DM me your spoiler if you want I'm curious It's pretty petty but sure, I'll message you!
|
|
nelzie
Sapphire
Posts: 3,465 Likes: 10,100
|
Post by nelzie on Apr 21, 2022 16:53:30 GMT -6
I finished my ARC of Sarah Hogle's next book Just Like Magic. It was a super cheesy, ridiculous, and fun holiday rom/com. Not my favorite of her books but I really enjoyed it. It will be fun to read around the Christmas season.
I also finished Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough (Behind Her Eyes). I rated this one 3 stars. It was repetitive and dragged a bit. I feel like she does some things just for shock value and they don't always land.
I'm now starting The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels and The League of Gentlewomen Witches. I've heard them described as Bridgerton with witches and pirates so they sound fun.
I also have an ARC of The Woman In the Library that I'm starting tonight.
|
|
junch817
Amethyst
Posts: 6,581 Likes: 18,673
|
Post by junch817 on Apr 22, 2022 7:26:19 GMT -6
I’m in the middle of Shadows of Pecan Hollow. It is a debut novel by Caroline Frost and it is SO GOOD. The writing is great. If you like a slow burn and are ok with reading something that might make you feel uncomfortable, you should read this.
**TW - I never read All the Ugly and Wonderful Things, but I have heard enough about it to know that this might be comparable, but the story is much more than that. I’m looking forward to finishing it. **
|
|
|
Post by kittyriot on Apr 22, 2022 7:28:48 GMT -6
I’m in the middle of Shadows of Pecan Hollow. It is a debut novel by Caroline Frost and it is SO GOOD. The writing is great. If you like a slow burn and are ok with reading something that might make you feel uncomfortable, you should read this. **TW - I never read All the Ugly and Wonderful Things, but I have heard enough about it to know that this might be comparable, but the story is much more than that. I’m looking forward to finishing it. ** I loved All the Ugly and Wonderful Things so I am adding this. Looks fascinating.
|
|
caer
Sapphire
Posts: 4,652 Likes: 26,768
|
Post by caer on Apr 22, 2022 11:02:39 GMT -6
I finished The Long Weekend and I liked it. But it’s also one of those books that if someone told me they hated it, I would totally understand. It’s very weird, both in style and plot. But it did genuinely surprise me in a few places and it kept me interested throughout.
I’m (finally) going to read Anatomy of a Scandal next.
|
|
|
Post by starrynight on Apr 22, 2022 11:25:38 GMT -6
Untamed by Glennon Doyle was my book club book. It isn't something I would have chosen on my own because I disliked Love Warrior. I didn't like it, but it wasn't as bad as Love Warrior. I'm always glad when someone finds happiness in their life, so good for her, but I really dislike her tone.
|
|
wedding
Emerald
Posts: 14,392 Likes: 77,779
|
Post by wedding on Apr 22, 2022 13:59:29 GMT -6
I just finished The Golden Couple. It was ok. It dragged a lot in the middle. 3 stars
|
|
kayc
Sapphire
Posts: 4,518 Likes: 12,529
|
Post by kayc on Apr 23, 2022 6:05:12 GMT -6
I finished The Judge’s List last night. I enjoyed it-a good legal thriller. The ending (last 25% or so) felt a bit rushed/weak, but overall it was a good read.
|
|
junch817
Amethyst
Posts: 6,581 Likes: 18,673
|
Post by junch817 on Apr 23, 2022 11:00:06 GMT -6
Please don’t judge me but I am just now reading (listening to) To Kill a Mockingbird.
To Kill a Mockingbird was never on my high school’s curriculum, and at that point in my life, and for the next several years, I was not a reader. I was a teen that was swept up in AIM and MySpace and never cared about reading. Fast forward 20 years and I feel so ridiculous every time this book is mentioned because I can’t add anything to the conversation.
So here I am, reading it for the first time. It’s narrated by Sissy Spacek and I love her voice, even though I picture her drenched in pig’s blood the whole time 🫣
|
|
|
Post by angelashly on Apr 23, 2022 11:14:30 GMT -6
I finally finished The Long Weekend. I don’t think I liked it
|
|
|
Post by icedcoffee on Apr 23, 2022 12:34:49 GMT -6
I finished The Whispers by Heidi Perks.
It had really good reviews but I was left underwhelmed. I was speed reading last night to finish. It wasn't terrible but it was very predictable
|
|
emma
Ruby
Posts: 18,908 Likes: 86,756
Member is Online
|
Post by emma on Apr 23, 2022 13:06:49 GMT -6
I finished Prodigal Son (orphan x #6) and enjoyed it. It’s one of my favourite series but I have to wait for the next one because it just came out and I’m in a long hold list at the library. I’ve got a Jack Reacher or Cop Town (Karin Slaughter) to read next
|
|
|
Post by cdnfroggy on Apr 23, 2022 23:19:11 GMT -6
I finished Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel and while I’m still gathering my thoughts about it-I adored it. Like hugged it when I finished it, want to reread it, wish I could read it for the first time again loved it. Her writing is so beautiful and I love how she ties so many random things together. I’m sure I’ll have more to say about it later, but probably top 3 books I read this year.
|
|
wedding
Emerald
Posts: 14,392 Likes: 77,779
|
Post by wedding on Apr 24, 2022 7:42:19 GMT -6
I finished Rust & Stardust. It’s a fictional account of the story of the true crime that inspired “Lolita”. There is a non fiction book as well but I didn’t even know I was reading a true story until the end. So I’m going to read Lolita next. The book was very disturbing (pedophilia) but very good.
|
|
|
Post by bubblehape on Apr 24, 2022 14:58:22 GMT -6
I just finished The Husbands by Chandler Baker - 2.5 stars. I liked The Whisper Network by her and this one had a lot of the same spot on social commentary but this one was just so incredibly predictable. The last half of it I listened to on 3x speed just to get through it and hoped there'd be some great twist that would make it worth it but nope.
|
|
junch817
Amethyst
Posts: 6,581 Likes: 18,673
|
Post by junch817 on Apr 24, 2022 18:08:33 GMT -6
I just finished Shadows of Pecan Hollow
Wow! What a story. It was very hard to read at times, but the writing was beautiful. I am looking forward to reading more by Caroline Frost - I can’t believe this was a debut! If you enjoy slow burns and don’t mind stories that make you feel uncomfortable at times, then I highly recommend! It was definitely one of my top reads of the year.
**TW for animal abuse and inappropriate relationships**
|
|
nelzie
Sapphire
Posts: 3,465 Likes: 10,100
|
Post by nelzie on Apr 24, 2022 22:04:32 GMT -6
I finished The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels and thought it was a lot of fun. I'm working on the 2nd book now.
I also started and finished Go Hex Yourself today and absolutely adored it. It was such a fun and swoony rom com.
My hold for Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez just came in so I'll probably start that tonight too.
I also started Wil Wheaton's new annotated memoir on audio.
|
|
junch817
Amethyst
Posts: 6,581 Likes: 18,673
|
Post by junch817 on Apr 24, 2022 22:51:55 GMT -6
After that heavy read, I needed something light so I just cracked open Four Aunties and a Wedding. I absolutely loved the first one, even though it was completely different from what I normally enjoy. It had reminded me so much of the craziness and unrealistic nature of Jane the Virgin, which I also surprisingly loved.
|
|
junch817
Amethyst
Posts: 6,581 Likes: 18,673
|
Post by junch817 on Apr 25, 2022 7:43:05 GMT -6
I finished The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels and thought it was a lot of fun. I'm working on the 2nd book now. I also started and finished Go Hex Yourself today and absolutely adored it. It was such a fun and swoony rom com. My hold for Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez just came in so I'll probably start that tonight too. I also started Wil Wheaton's new annotated memoir on audio. Oooo I want to listen to Wil Wheaton’s book! I just put in a request - thank you! ETA Holy shit - it says the audio is 24 hours!! My Lord!
|
|
klong11
Emerald
Posts: 14,890 Likes: 85,775
|
Post by klong11 on Apr 25, 2022 7:50:15 GMT -6
I finished The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves and Winter Garden By Kristin Hannah. I enjoy Hannah's books, but much prefer her historical fiction.
I am now reading The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk. It is def. a different speed than the previous 2 books I read, but its starting to get interesting now that I'm about 100 pages in.
|
|
|
Post by justbecause on Apr 25, 2022 7:50:48 GMT -6
I finished Frankenstein. That was a wild ride.
I’m finishing up the second Shadow and Bone book and I think it’s way too long.
|
|
wedding
Emerald
Posts: 14,392 Likes: 77,779
|
Post by wedding on Apr 25, 2022 8:54:30 GMT -6
I read 20 pages of Lolita and noped out. I couldn’t handle the sexualization on such young girls.
I’m now reading The Hawthorne Legacy which is book 2 in The Inheritance Games series. Definitely need some lighter fiction!
|
|
melohdy
Platinum
Posts: 2,457 Likes: 13,484
Member is Online
|
Post by melohdy on Apr 25, 2022 10:36:29 GMT -6
I finished The Cartographers yesterday and it was just ok. I can't remember if it was here or on Goodreads where someone described it as 2 separate books - but they were totally right. Right about the 50% mark, it went from a treasure hunt-type feel to a slightly supernatural theme. Either of those would have been awesome, but neither was fully fleshed (flushed?) out. I gave it 3 stars
|
|
nelzie
Sapphire
Posts: 3,465 Likes: 10,100
|
Post by nelzie on Apr 25, 2022 11:31:46 GMT -6
BOTM spoilers are up! I'm not sure what to pick this month but this time because there are several I want!
I'm currently reading Part of Your World and really enjoying it. So that's one I can cross off.
But I want Darling Girl, Breathless, Take My Hand, The Hacienda, and Book Of Night.
|
|
thatgolfb
Unicorn
Posts: 55,134 Likes: 235,509
|
Post by thatgolfb on Apr 25, 2022 13:35:02 GMT -6
Cher I started LA Weather and got anxiety within the first chapter so now I’m primed to hate it with you. Woof.
|
|
Cher
Global Moderator
BMB, GD, Special Interests
Posts: 58,472 Likes: 443,403
|
Post by Cher on Apr 25, 2022 13:52:15 GMT -6
Cher I started LA Weather and got anxiety within the first chapter so now I’m primed to hate it with you. Woof. Oh that’s the most action the book has. I hated it because it’s boring AF and I care about none of the characters.
|
|