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Post by brux on Apr 16, 2022 10:23:49 GMT -6
I just finished True Biz, my April BOTM pick.
I really enjoyed it. The story could’ve been a bit better in certain areas, but it gave a snippet into Deaf culture that I really enjoyed.
Every few chapters had non-fiction lessons about Deaf history plus a ton of instruction in ASL.
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Post by wedding on Apr 16, 2022 12:55:43 GMT -6
I read The Book of Cold Cases and wasn’t a big fan. It kept my interest though so I gave it 3 stars.
I also read Nine Lives by Peter Swanson and I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars.
I’m in a little reading slump right now since I went back to working in the office and immediately got COVID. I need to get my groove back or I’ll have loans expire before I’ve read them.
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Post by nelzie on Apr 16, 2022 12:57:51 GMT -6
I finished The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa last night and I absolutely did not like it. It started off pretty strong but quickly lost it's way. Characters had no chemistry. I never cared about what happened to them. 2 stars. The Worst Best Man was so good so I had high hopes for this one but nope. April has been a reading bust so far! Oh man, I got this as a "skip the line" on Libby but haven't started yet. I was hoping it would be good, one of the booktok accounts I follow has been gushing over it.
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Post by nelzie on Apr 16, 2022 13:21:53 GMT -6
I finished Notes on an Execution and gave it 3.5 stars. Part of the problem was me, I had a hard time focusing on this one for some reason.
I also finished The Long Weekend and gave it 4 stars. I thought it was a good thriller and it kept me guessing. It was definitely hard to follow on audio because the POV changes a lot. I actually ended up going back and rereading the beginning because I thought I missed something big.
I listened to Below Zero, the 3rd novella from the author of The Love Hypothesis. I thought it was sweet! 4.5 stars.
Last night I finished Nanny Needed by Georgina Cross. I can't remember if I heard about it here or on booktok. I gave it 4 stars. It was definitely crazy and you have to suspend disbelief but it was entertaining. I guessed one of the big ending twists but there were a few things I didn't see coming.
I've been doing a lot of audiobooks so I haven't been keeping up with my ebooks. I have 4 eARCs to read so I'm going to try to work on them now while I don't have any audiobooks checked out. I have Built to Last, Cult Clasic, Stay Awake, and Just Like Magic.
I'm just starting A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice. I'm not usually a historical fiction reader but I'm interested in things related to the titanic so I though this one sounded good especially since it was just the anniversary.
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Post by abs on Apr 16, 2022 13:33:31 GMT -6
I finished The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa last night and I absolutely did not like it. It started off pretty strong but quickly lost it's way. Characters had no chemistry. I never cared about what happened to them. 2 stars. The Worst Best Man was so good so I had high hopes for this one but nope. April has been a reading bust so far! Oh man, I got this as a "skip the line" on Libby but haven't started yet. I was hoping it would be good, one of the booktok accounts I follow has been gushing over it. It could just be me! An IRL friend of mine that’s now a big time bookstragrammer really loved it.
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Post by mrsnorris on Apr 16, 2022 13:55:46 GMT -6
I just finished True Biz, my April BOTM pick. I really enjoyed it. The story could’ve been a bit better in certain areas, but it gave a snippet into Deaf culture that I really enjoyed. Every few chapters had non-fiction lessons about Deaf history plus a ton of instruction in ASL. Finished this one today, I agree with this assessment. Very fascinating look into Deaf culture but I wish there was more resolution at the end. The story ended too quickly.
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brux
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Post by brux on Apr 16, 2022 15:12:56 GMT -6
I just finished True Biz, my April BOTM pick. I really enjoyed it. The story could’ve been a bit better in certain areas, but it gave a snippet into Deaf culture that I really enjoyed. Every few chapters had non-fiction lessons about Deaf history plus a ton of instruction in ASL. Finished this one today, I agree with this assessment. Very fascinating look into Deaf culture but I wish there was more resolution at the end. The story ended too quickly. yes! It ended way too quickly!
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Post by emma on Apr 16, 2022 17:31:05 GMT -6
I finished Into the Fire (Orphan X #5) and loved it as much as the previous ones. It’s a complete suspension of reality but so fast paced and enjoyable I don’t care. I think I’ll read Dark Matter by Blake Crouch next.
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Post by junch817 on Apr 16, 2022 21:05:21 GMT -6
nelzie I wasn’t all that impressed with Notes on an Execution either. I started off thinking I would love it, but it wasn’t anything special for me. It had its moments, but … 🤷🏻♀️
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Eagles
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Post by Eagles on Apr 17, 2022 17:44:09 GMT -6
I finally got The Night Circus and it was a SO GOOD.
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Post by bustedbiscuits on Apr 18, 2022 5:51:13 GMT -6
I finished Punk 57 last night. 1/5, do not recommend. While the storyline is an interesting idea, the execution is horrible and the main characters are awful. I was laughing at the sex scenes because they were ridiculous.
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Post by starrynight on Apr 18, 2022 12:15:03 GMT -6
Got an email that BOTM is raising prices by $1 for monthly and $1 for add ons. I don't get them every month, but maybe this will encourage me to tackle my TBR instead of buying more.
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Post by angelashly on Apr 18, 2022 12:17:01 GMT -6
I finished What Happened to the Bennetts. I think the end was fast, but it was still a solid 4 stars I wavered between 3 and 4 because I thought the big twist was a bit of a reach, so I landed on 3. {Spoiler}
the whole picture/senator or whoever twist? I didn't like that either I would have rather the wife's affair be the cause.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Apr 18, 2022 13:19:48 GMT -6
Eagles, The Night Circus is one of my all time favourites - I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I finished Notes on an Execution and I really liked it. I enjoyed the different POV's and it definitely kept me hooked. filingjointly I can see the comparison to The Enchanted (although I still love that one way more) and would definitely recommend this one as a read a like (but not). I liked what this book had to say about how so many remember the serial killers name, but not the victims. I really liked Saffy and Hazel's characters and Ansel was very creepy. I just started The Viscount Who Loved Me because I wanted more Kate and Anthony in my life, and I needed a lighter read.
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Post by filingjointly on Apr 18, 2022 13:30:57 GMT -6
Eagles, The Night Circus is one of my all time favourites - I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I finished Notes on an Execution and I really liked it. I enjoyed the different POV's and it definitely kept me hooked. filingjointly I can see the comparison to The Enchanted (although I still love that one way more) and would definitely recommend this one as a read a like (but not). I liked what this book had to say about how so many remember the serial killers name, but not the victims. I really liked Saffy and Hazel's characters and Ansel was very creepy. I just started The Viscount Who Loved Me because I wanted more Kate and Anthony in my life, and I needed a lighter read. I totally agree with all of this. The Enchanted is a 5 star book for me and this was like a 3.5. But I saw parallels in the two men’s upbringing and how their story was told much through the perspectives of a woman.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Apr 18, 2022 14:17:41 GMT -6
Eagles , The Night Circus is one of my all time favourites - I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I finished Notes on an Execution and I really liked it. I enjoyed the different POV's and it definitely kept me hooked. filingjointly I can see the comparison to The Enchanted (although I still love that one way more) and would definitely recommend this one as a read a like (but not). I liked what this book had to say about how so many remember the serial killers name, but not the victims. I really liked Saffy and Hazel's characters and Ansel was very creepy. I just started The Viscount Who Loved Me because I wanted more Kate and Anthony in my life, and I needed a lighter read. I totally agree with all of this. The Enchanted is a 5 star book for me and this was like a 3.5. But I saw parallels in the two men’s upbringing and how their story was told much through the perspectives of a woman. I would give it about the same rating as you, I liked that we got more of the womens perspective than his. I wasn't a fan of Lavender's, but I think that's just because I had a hard time with her character in general.
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Post by nelzie on Apr 18, 2022 14:39:43 GMT -6
I finished my eARC of Built to Last. This one didn't do it for me. It was the author's first adult book after writing YA and it definitely felt more like a YA book. It was hard for me to get into but the 2nd half was better. I gave it 2.5 stars. This is my first ARC I've given a not so great review to and now I'm worried they won't pick me anymore, lol.
I realized I hadn't finished the audiobook #IMomSoHard so I'm finishing that. It's okay but not as funny as I had hoped. I think I like them best in their short videos rather than a full book.
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Post by wedding on Apr 18, 2022 14:48:13 GMT -6
I finished Vulnerable by Mary Burton. It’s the last of the Morgan’s of Nashville series. Somewhat predictable with the story line but it held my interest. I’m going to start Notes on an Execution next.
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Post by Eagles on Apr 18, 2022 16:29:32 GMT -6
I wavered between 3 and 4 because I thought the big twist was a bit of a reach, so I landed on 3. {Spoiler}
the whole picture/senator or whoever twist? I didn't like that either I would have rather the wife's affair be the cause.
Exactly.
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Eagles
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Post by Eagles on Apr 18, 2022 16:43:54 GMT -6
Eagles, The Night Circus is one of my all time favourites - I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I finished Notes on an Execution and I really liked it. I enjoyed the different POV's and it definitely kept me hooked. filingjointly I can see the comparison to The Enchanted (although I still love that one way more) and would definitely recommend this one as a read a like (but not). I liked what this book had to say about how so many remember the serial killers name, but not the victims. I really liked Saffy and Hazel's characters and Ansel was very creepy. I just started The Viscount Who Loved Me because I wanted more Kate and Anthony in my life, and I needed a lighter read. Any recs based on The Night Circus?
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Post by caer on Apr 18, 2022 17:25:39 GMT -6
I finished Fool Me Once and it was just ok for me. It had potential but I thought it was overly long and the conflict between the leads was drawn out sooooo much. It wasn’t terrible, I just like my romcoms a little more on the snappier side!
I’m going to try The Long Weekend next.
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Post by nelzie on Apr 18, 2022 18:16:45 GMT -6
I finished Fool Me Once and it was just ok for me. It had potential but I thought it was overly long and the conflict between the leads was drawn out sooooo much. It wasn’t terrible, I just like my romcoms a little more on the snappier side! I’m going to try The Long Weekend next. I liked it but definitely agree with this, it was too long and needed to be cut down quite a bit. Her next book (The Last Housewife) is going back to the thriller genre and it sounds really good! I think it comes out this fall.
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Post by caer on Apr 18, 2022 18:18:31 GMT -6
I finished Fool Me Once and it was just ok for me. It had potential but I thought it was overly long and the conflict between the leads was drawn out sooooo much. It wasn’t terrible, I just like my romcoms a little more on the snappier side! I’m going to try The Long Weekend next. I liked it but definitely agree with this, it was too long and needed to be cut down quite a bit. Her next book (The Last Housewife) is going back to the thriller genre and it sounds really good! I think it comes out this fall. Oh thanks, I’m going to add that to my list! I really liked In My Dreams I Hold a Knife so hopefully that one will be as good.
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Post by nelzie on Apr 19, 2022 6:47:08 GMT -6
I read The Shadow House by Anna Downes. It kept me interested but it was just okay.
I started Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle that I got an eARC. I'm hoping it's good because I've really liked her other books. It feels a little weird reading a Christmas book now but I guess it did just snow on Easter so might as well 😂
I'm going to start Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough (Behind Her Eyes) on audio next. I've been looking forward to this one.
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Post by caer on Apr 19, 2022 7:27:14 GMT -6
I read The Shadow House by Anna Downes. It kept me interested but it was just okay. I started Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle that I got an eARC. I'm hoping it's good because I've really liked her other books. It feels a little weird reading a Christmas book now but I guess it did just snow on Easter so might as well 😂 I'm going to start Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough (Behind Her Eyes) on audio next. I've been looking forward to this one. Oh I’m super jealous of your Sarah Hogle book, I adore her! Let me know how it is.
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Post by nelzie on Apr 19, 2022 7:41:52 GMT -6
I read The Shadow House by Anna Downes. It kept me interested but it was just okay. I started Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle that I got an eARC. I'm hoping it's good because I've really liked her other books. It feels a little weird reading a Christmas book now but I guess it did just snow on Easter so might as well 😂 I'm going to start Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough (Behind Her Eyes) on audio next. I've been looking forward to this one. Oh I’m super jealous of your Sarah Hogle book, I adore her! Let me know how it is. The description is giving me cheesy Hallmark movie vibes. I'm excited 😁
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Post by gingy on Apr 19, 2022 7:57:28 GMT -6
I'm 10 hours into the Will Smith memoir with 6 to go, and it's due today. Ugh. I love listening to memoirs, but with a 5 minute commute it takes for.ev.er.
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Post by loony on Apr 19, 2022 10:41:09 GMT -6
I'm 10 hours into the Will Smith memoir with 6 to go, and it's due today. Ugh. I love listening to memoirs, but with a 5 minute commute it takes for.ev.er. I forgot I used my last Audible credit for this. How is it so far?
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Post by loony on Apr 19, 2022 10:43:36 GMT -6
I'm just finishing up Madam, which is kind of a mindfuck.
I needed a "palindromic title" for my popsugar challenge and I'm glad I picked this one, but it's going to stick with me.
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Apr 19, 2022 10:50:05 GMT -6
I am trying to start a "commuter book club" at work, and I need some current suggestions!
We are a small department, 30 people total and this group will be a smaller subset of that.
Most of us ride a ferry or BART or Muni to work, hence the inspiration for a commuter book group. I really want this to be silly/light/short/easy reading.
The last thing I read was Comfort Me With Apples by Cat Valente, which I will suggest because it's lovely writing and short, but I'd love a short list of suggestions so the group can settle on something that appeals to everyone.
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