The Great Carpezio
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 25, 2014 21:50:33 GMT
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jan 23, 2023 18:50:19 GMT
Well, apparently, I am moving to Mondays on this since I keep forgetting on Sundays? We shall see.
I still haven't finished a book this month; it is getting ridiculous. I am slowly reading a couple of books. This past week I had two nights of school conferences 4-8 pm after a full day of teaching, travel hockey is still in full swing (5 hours of driving and hours of driving and two games Saturday), and I have been trying to plan a summer vacation, so that has taken up a lot of my time. Next week I should have finished one or both books though and my trip is almost all booked.
What did you read this week?
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Post by clarencelynn on Jan 23, 2023 22:07:45 GMT
I'm reading Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult/Jennifer Finney Boylan. I'm a little more than 1/2 way. Interesting twist just occurred. Timing of it in the narrative seemed odd, but I'll go with it!
The last book I was reading (Miss Del Rio) I did not finish. I wanted to but realized I wasn't reading because it was boring. So back to the library it went.
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Post by dewryce on Jan 23, 2023 22:18:49 GMT
I read books 2 - 5 in the Cold Justice series by Toni Anderson. The two main genres I read are romance and mystery/suspense/thriller, and this series is a good combination. Great for when I can’t decide which I’d prefer to read. Just started reading these threads and have added quite a few books to my ‘to read’ collection, so thank you ladies!
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mimima
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Stay Gold, Ponyboy
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Post by mimima on Jan 23, 2023 22:22:04 GMT
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin. At first, I though that this was a gentle story, but then we veered into a LOT of bad choices and adultry. Maybe it is more French sensibilities than US? Having said that, the things that it says about grief, beauty, love, parenting, and our stories ended up winning me over. 4/5 stars
Persuasion by Jane Austen. My second reading - the first was a read-along many years ago, this time for Close Reads. While it isn't my favorite Austen, I find that it is a quieter, more mature story that I do enjoy - especially in community. 3/5 stars
Horse by Geraldine Brooks. I have loved Brooks before, but this one didn't quite grab me and I agree with my friend that I felt like she didn't always convey the history and experience all that skillfully. IRL Book Club book. 3/5 stars
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janeliz
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I'm the Wiz and nobody beats me.
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Jun 26, 2014 14:35:07 GMT
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Post by janeliz on Jan 23, 2023 22:29:44 GMT
I’m reading Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta. The sequel to his book Election.
I’m a big fan of Tom Perrotta’s books. They have a nice, quick pace, and I’m enjoying his latest very much. Also, I recently read that Reese Witherspoon will be reprising her role as Tracy Flick in the movie version.
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 23, 2023 22:32:58 GMT
I read Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. It was okay but it didn't grab me. I skimmed through it pretty quickly and was able to follow the story even with skimming. Good ending. Then I read A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. She wrote "Killers of a Certain Age" which I loved, so I looked her up and discovered this series! "A Curious Beginning" is the first one and I LOVED it! I'm so happy to find a series so now I have all the subsequent books to look forward to. These take place in the late 1800s, about an unconventional ("unconventional" according to the that era's ideas about how women should act) young woman who is a butterfly scientist (I forget the word and am too lazy to look it up). I'm assuming she and her partner are going to solve mysteries, but I haven't gotten yo the 2nd book yet. Thankfully there's a waiting list because I have two other books on my Kindle, plus several physical books also, that have to be read first.
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Post by tamiq on Jan 23, 2023 22:57:20 GMT
The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland 4 stars Idyllic neighborhood, perfect family, meaningful career. CIA analyst Beth Bradford has it all—
Until she doesn’t.
The Half Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley 4.5 stars The Half Life of Valery K is based on real events in the Soviet Union, though the characters are fictional. Ozersk, or City 40, was the birthplace of the Soviet nuclear weapons program and was a highly radioactive site. This novel follows Valery, a scientist who was sentenced to the gulag during Stalin's regime and who is later transported to City 40 to work on the radiation research being carried out. As Valery uncovers the truth about City 40, things become ever more precarious for him.
The Engagement by Samantha Hayes 4 stars You thought you had escaped him. Until he proposed to your daughter.
What My Family Saw by Daniel Hurst 3 stars Four family members. One incident. Several shocking twists... When Sophie and Stuart take their children, Josh and Tilly, for a family day out, they have no idea that things will never be the same again. But after each of them witnesses a crime in the woods, their lives are turned upside down.
The Secret She Kept by Cathryn Grant 4 stars There are some things you just don’t see coming. Like Nadia.
Ruth feels like she’s living the dream. She is happily married to the love of her life, Cameron, and she is deeply fulfilled in her work - running the wellness center that grew out of their shared vision.
But something feels off to Ruth about a new client, Nadia.
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Post by tamiq on Jan 23, 2023 23:08:23 GMT
mnmloveli, I hope you are doing well. You sure are missed on this thread!
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Post by katiescarlett on Jan 23, 2023 23:28:54 GMT
I read books 2 - 5 in the Cold Justice series by Toni Anderson. The two main genres I read are romance and mystery/suspense/thriller, and this series is a good combination. Great for when I can’t decide which I’d prefer to read. Just started reading these threads and have added quite a few books to my ‘to read’ collection, so thank you ladies! Are these stand alone or do I need to read them in order? They have quite a few of them on Scribd but not all so I didn't want to jump in the middle of a series!
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Post by katiescarlett on Jan 23, 2023 23:31:17 GMT
mnmloveli , I hope you are doing well. You sure are missed on this thread! Me too! Check in with us mnmloveli when you can!
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Post by dewryce on Jan 23, 2023 23:33:47 GMT
I read books 2 - 5 in the Cold Justice series by Toni Anderson. The two main genres I read are romance and mystery/suspense/thriller, and this series is a good combination. Great for when I can’t decide which I’d prefer to read. Just started reading these threads and have added quite a few books to my ‘to read’ collection, so thank you ladies! Are these stand alone or do I need to read them in order? They have quite a few of them on Scribd but not all so I didn't want to jump in the middle of a series! Hmmmm, I think that depends on your preference. They do occasionally reference what other characters have been through in previous books, so spoilers are there. And so many of the characters are in all/most of them and it’d be easier to understand their roles if you read in order. IMO, you could read them out of order and not be confused, but personally I’d start at the first one.
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finaledition
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Post by finaledition on Jan 24, 2023 1:47:42 GMT
I finished Cover Story by Susan Rigetti. I gave it 2.5 stars. Just too unbelievable for me.
Then I read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. Always put this off because it seemed like an uncomfortable read about the Holocaust. 5 stars. Boyne is such a masterful writer. Now reading the sequel to this book.
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Post by magenta on Jan 24, 2023 5:54:42 GMT
mnmloveli , I hope you are doing well. You sure are missed on this thread! Me too! Check in with us mnmloveli when you can! Another one who misses you on these threads and your wordle posts. mnmloveli check in soon! ETA: I’m also in a reading slump and haven’t even finished one chapter of any of the several books I’ve started this year. I think I might try reading a novella to see if that gets me into gear.
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Post by trixiecat on Jan 24, 2023 12:54:26 GMT
I finished reading The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand. I really liked it. I liked how she threw in references to at least a few of her older books.
I am now at 25% into Black Cake. I am having a bit of a problem pulling it all together at this point. Not sure if it is me since I am listening to it and maybe missed something. Do they ever say the name of the island or did I miss that? I know it got great reviews.
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purplebee
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Jun 27, 2014 20:37:34 GMT
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Post by purplebee on Jan 24, 2023 15:37:34 GMT
I’ve also been in a reading slump, which is unusual for me. I think I am spending too much time on social media, getting used to getting info in short bursts, and now it’s harder to concentrate on a book. But I did manage a reread of Malibu Rising (which was great) because I want to read Carrie Soto is Back by the same author (Taylor Jenkins Reid) and CS makes an appearance in Malibu but I’d forgotten a lot of it. Hope to get back in my reading habit!
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Post by mnmloveli on Jan 24, 2023 17:28:30 GMT
THANKS to tamiq @katiescarlet magenta and all the others Peas who have sent me messages of concern and good healing thoughts. I am doing very well and almost back to myself. I even got back to reading in 2023 and am so happy with this years picks so far. Here’s my most recent reads…… JAN 2023 : 4 STARS OFF THE DEEP END BY LUCINDA BERRYDESCRIPTION: Therapist turned stay-at-home mom Jules Hart’s idyllic suburban life shatters when she crashes her car into an icy lake. Her son and another teenage boy plunge into the water with her, but Jules can only manage to save one—the wrong one. Reeling from the death of her son, Jules spirals into a violent and unstable mental state. Ten months after the accident, she’s still trying to reckon with the fact that she rescued Isaac Greer, another woman’s child, when Isaac suddenly vanishes. Jules finds herself at the center of a massive police investigation. REVIEW: First 5 books by this author for me were Saving Noah (‘17 - Read ‘23 - 4 Stars), Under Her Care (‘22 - 3 Stars), The Secret of Her (‘21 - Read ‘22 - 4 Stars), The Best of Friends (‘20 - 4 Stars) and The Perfect Child (‘19 - 4 Stars). Always love this author’s writing. Plot takes-off like a freight train. Very original plot, even if a little twisted; not for everyone. Some characters make very destructive decisions but I think this shows a look into madness. Her books are definitely not the normal plots or what you would expect. JAN 2023 : ‘21 - READ ‘23 - 4 STARS THE REUNION BY KIERSTEN MODGLINDESCRIPTION: Hotel Lilith holds terrible memories for Cait Du Bois. The darkest night of her life happened within its walls. Once, she vowed never to return to the place that reminds her of the horror she experienced. But when the hotel is chosen as the location for her high school reunion, Cait finds herself unable to resist the appeal of showing off her new life to the people who once made her existence miserable. Cait is no stranger to being noticed in public, especially as a bestselling author. Shortly after her arrival, strange things begin to occur. A mysterious package, strange calls, and frightening text messages seem to be just the beginning of the nightmare about to unfold. REVIEW: Recommended by Facebook “Psychological Thriller Group” - Thanks gottapeanow New author for me. Liked the writing. Enjoying the slow reveal of what happened 10 years ago in high school. Loved the lesson that not stopping or correcting a bully equals being a bully. Enjoying the “cat & mouse” type game at the reunion. Very enjoyable read with a satisfying ending. Authors’ new book due 1/31/23, The Family Secret $6.99 which I’ve put on my TBR List. JAN 2023 : 5 STARS IMPOSTER (‘22) BY BRADEIGH GODFREYDESCRIPTION: Lilian and Rosie were once the closest of sisters, but the untimely death of their parents pulled them apart. Now, three years on, Rosie has reached out to her big sister, asking to meet. Driving on an icy road in the middle of a snowstorm, Rosie admits that she has something important to tell Lilian—a secret she describes as a matter of life and death. But before she has a chance to tell Lilian, a car careens into theirs, with devastating consequences. Lilian survives unscathed, but Rosie is left with a traumatic brain injury, unable to communicate. Lilian is convinced that someone deliberately rammed Rosie’s car. But why? As Lilian begins to explore her sister’s past, she uncovers disturbing secrets that make her question if she ever really knew Rosie. REVIEW: Debut book by this author. Right at the start, I like the author’s writing. The plot jumps right-in and has me guessing and very intrigued what is really going on. I was emotionally connected to both sisters and their pasts. Very good ending. BRAVO to this author on her debut book!!! JAN 2023 : 5 STARS THE HIKING TRIP BY JENNY BLACKHURSTDESCRIPTION: A young British backpacker goes missing on the West Coast Trail. No one is sure whether she died or simply disappeared. Apart from Laura. Twenty years later, a body has been found. And there’s only one person who could reveal the secret that Laura’s been hiding all this time. But she knows that two can keep a secret. IF ONE OF THEM IS DEAD. REVIEW: First three books by this author were The Girl Who Left (‘22 - 4 Stars), Before I Let You In (‘16 - Read 18 - 4 Stars) and How I Left You (‘14 - Read ‘18 - 5 Stars). Story jumps right in alternating between the hiking trip and present day - 20 years later. Since someone has changed their name, trying to figure out who I think it is. Love the cliffhanger endings of some of the chapters. Present day chapters kept me on the edge of my seat. Great writing to combine the past and present to get an awesome ending. AGAIN, THANKS for all the thoughts !
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Post by Linda on Jan 24, 2023 19:33:43 GMT
welcome back mnmloveliI finished Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - it was really interesting and I enjoyed it despite not caring for the narrator/author - I've since been told he's a comedian so perhaps if I had known that going in I might have had a different view of him? 4.5 stars anyway Also read To the Star Through Difficulties: A Kansas Renga in 150 voices - I picked it up by accident as an online read and actually really enjoyed it. 5 stars Currently reading Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel as well as The Good Neighbour by Maxwell King.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jan 24, 2023 22:00:23 GMT
I finished It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover. I enjoyed the characters and the storylines. 4/5 stars
Now I'm reading The Boys From Biloxi: A Legal Thriller by John Grisham. Having been to or through Biloxi so many times when I was younger, it's fun to recognize the names of places.
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Jan 25, 2023 0:34:41 GMT
I finished Did I Say You Could Go? I liked it but it was definitely different. I was happy with the ending.
I just started Book 2 of Finley Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead. I really liked book one, so I'm looking forward to getting into this one.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 25, 2023 10:41:33 GMT
This week I finished two books:
The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden and It's About Time: The Art of Choosing the Meaningful over the Urgent by Valorie Burton. Both very interesting books for this period in my life. I have been basically living without obligation and just bopping around doing whatever I feel like doing since the beginning of November. The only thing I have been committed to is my job. And I've been not beating myself up with the "shoulds." The goal was to be gentle with myself and give myself the absolute opportunity to grieve and settle myself. So I stripped away everything going on my life and just let myself be and feel. But, now I feel like it's time to start adding in things again and I'm trying to carefully pick and choose what kinds of activities have a positive impact on my life, what activities feel like self-care to me, what I need to do for my own physical and mental well-being. I've been choosing books lately to help me define what these things should be.
I did a springboard from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck into these two. It's About Time was interesting. I think it was a good book, especially for those who are in the phase of life with children at home, working, trying to maintain a house, really struggling to find a balance. She even had certain activities and prompt questions to think about. I am no longer in that phase of life. My child is grown and out of the house so I seem to have plenty of time on my hands. However, it helped me clarify which activities I think I need to engage in that add meaning to my life and which ones I can let go without guilt. The Motivation Myth was really geared more toward overachievers. But it gave a lot of tips and tricks for setting goals and putting plans in place to actually meet your goals. Some of it seemed really aimed at entrepreneurs, but there was a lot of good information for those of us who are interested in setting more personal than professional goals. That's not to say I don't have professional goals, however, with my new promotion, I'm sitting solid right now in a place where I'm just looking to learn a bit and I'm not setting my sights higher yet. My personal life, however, does need some development and I think I'm finally in a place to concentrate on that focus for a while.
I give both books 3 stars.
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Post by maryland on Jan 25, 2023 14:06:13 GMT
THANKS to tamiq @katiescarlet magenta and all the others Peas who have sent me messages of concern and good healing thoughts. I am doing very well and almost back to myself. I even got back to reading in 2023 and am so happy with this years picks so far. Here’s my most recent reads…… JAN 2023 : 4 STARS OFF THE DEEP END BY LUCINDA BERRYDESCRIPTION: Therapist turned stay-at-home mom Jules Hart’s idyllic suburban life shatters when she crashes her car into an icy lake. Her son and another teenage boy plunge into the water with her, but Jules can only manage to save one—the wrong one. Reeling from the death of her son, Jules spirals into a violent and unstable mental state. Ten months after the accident, she’s still trying to reckon with the fact that she rescued Isaac Greer, another woman’s child, when Isaac suddenly vanishes. Jules finds herself at the center of a massive police investigation. REVIEW: First 5 books by this author for me were Saving Noah (‘17 - Read ‘23 - 4 Stars), Under Her Care (‘22 - 3 Stars), The Secret of Her (‘21 - Read ‘22 - 4 Stars), The Best of Friends (‘20 - 4 Stars) and The Perfect Child (‘19 - 4 Stars). Always love this author’s writing. Plot takes-off like a freight train. Very original plot, even if a little twisted; not for everyone. Some characters make very destructive decisions but I think this shows a look into madness. Her books are definitely not the normal plots or what you would expect. JAN 2023 : ‘21 - READ ‘23 - 4 STARS THE REUNION BY KIERSTEN MODGLINDESCRIPTION: Hotel Lilith holds terrible memories for Cait Du Bois. The darkest night of her life happened within its walls. Once, she vowed never to return to the place that reminds her of the horror she experienced. But when the hotel is chosen as the location for her high school reunion, Cait finds herself unable to resist the appeal of showing off her new life to the people who once made her existence miserable. Cait is no stranger to being noticed in public, especially as a bestselling author. Shortly after her arrival, strange things begin to occur. A mysterious package, strange calls, and frightening text messages seem to be just the beginning of the nightmare about to unfold. REVIEW: Recommended by Facebook “Psychological Thriller Group” - Thanks gottapeanow New author for me. Liked the writing. Enjoying the slow reveal of what happened 10 years ago in high school. Loved the lesson that not stopping or correcting a bully equals being a bully. Enjoying the “cat & mouse” type game at the reunion. Very enjoyable read with a satisfying ending. Authors’ new book due 1/31/23, The Family Secret $6.99 which I’ve put on my TBR List. JAN 2023 : 5 STARS IMPOSTER (‘22) BY BRADEIGH GODFREYDESCRIPTION: Lilian and Rosie were once the closest of sisters, but the untimely death of their parents pulled them apart. Now, three years on, Rosie has reached out to her big sister, asking to meet. Driving on an icy road in the middle of a snowstorm, Rosie admits that she has something important to tell Lilian—a secret she describes as a matter of life and death. But before she has a chance to tell Lilian, a car careens into theirs, with devastating consequences. Lilian survives unscathed, but Rosie is left with a traumatic brain injury, unable to communicate. Lilian is convinced that someone deliberately rammed Rosie’s car. But why? As Lilian begins to explore her sister’s past, she uncovers disturbing secrets that make her question if she ever really knew Rosie. REVIEW: Debut book by this author. Right at the start, I like the author’s writing. The plot jumps right-in and has me guessing and very intrigued what is really going on. I was emotionally connected to both sisters and their pasts. Very good ending. BRAVO to this author on her debut book!!! JAN 2023 : 5 STARS THE HIKING TRIP BY JENNY BLACKHURSTDESCRIPTION: A young British backpacker goes missing on the West Coast Trail. No one is sure whether she died or simply disappeared. Apart from Laura. Twenty years later, a body has been found. And there’s only one person who could reveal the secret that Laura’s been hiding all this time. But she knows that two can keep a secret. IF ONE OF THEM IS DEAD. REVIEW: First three books by this author were The Girl Who Left (‘22 - 4 Stars), Before I Let You In (‘16 - Read 18 - 4 Stars) and How I Left You (‘14 - Read ‘18 - 5 Stars). Story jumps right in alternating between the hiking trip and present day - 20 years later. Since someone has changed their name, trying to figure out who I think it is. Love the cliffhanger endings of some of the chapters. Present day chapters kept me on the edge of my seat. Great writing to combine the past and present to get an awesome ending. AGAIN, THANKS for all the thoughts ! So happy you are back to reading and posting! Glad you are doing well! I always think of you when I read the reading thread and so excited for your new recommendations. I always add your recommendations to my goodreads account as I love the same type of books that you do.
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gina
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Post by gina on Jan 25, 2023 15:28:39 GMT
Listening to Nicholas' Sparks The Wish and about halfway through with it. So far, so good. I am slow-moving these days but just happy to be back to reading!
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Rhondito
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by Rhondito on Jan 25, 2023 15:59:18 GMT
One for me this week. A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner - two somewhat similar stories 100 years apart, each centered around a horrible tragedy: 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, and 2011 attack on the Twin Towers. I'm sure many of you have read this. I LOVED the 2011 part of the book but sadly most of the novel takes place in 1911 and it wasn't as enjoyable for me. I didn't like the main character, Clara and didn't connect with her at all. 5 stars for the 2011 section, 3.5 stars overall.
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 25, 2023 20:35:14 GMT
So, I'm in the middle of The Measure by Nikki Erlick and I need to know something before I persevere to the end since I'm not really liking it... Does it have a satisfactory ending? and do they explain where the boxes and string came from?
Maybe you could answer here with the hidden spoiler thing, or just message me. I've googled all over the place but can't find an answer. I refuse to read another word until I find out because I've already read one book recently ("Small Game" by Blair Braverman) that had a decidedly unsatisfactory ending. I don't need another one. haha
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Post by dewryce on Jan 25, 2023 21:12:59 GMT
I read A Girl in the Mist by Kristen Ashley last night. (Link)I enjoyed the storyline, the location, and some of the characters; but there were instances her writing style sort of irritated me and in several of them I felt like I was supposed to infer something and it wasn’t obvious to me. I did enjoy it enough I was going to read the second in the series but it isn’t out until May.
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Post by katiescarlett on Jan 25, 2023 21:26:20 GMT
One for me this week. A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner - two somewhat similar stories 100 years apart, each centered around a horrible tragedy: 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, and 2011 attack on the Twin Towers. I'm sure many of you have read this. I LOVED the 2011 part of the book but sadly most of the novel takes place in 1911 and it wasn't as enjoyable for me. I didn't like the main character, Clara and didn't connect with her at all. 5 stars for the 2011 section, 3.5 stars overall. I also listened to this one and had the same reaction. I enjoyed the history of the 1911 events but Clara got on my nerves. I gave it 3 stars overall.
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Post by pjaye on Jan 26, 2023 0:56:56 GMT
So, I'm in the middle of The Measure by Nikki Erlick and I need to know something before I persevere to the end since I'm not really liking it... Does it have a satisfactory ending? and do they explain where the boxes and string came from? No - there's no explanation, they just arrive, and they continue to arrive from that point onwards. You just have to either go along with the idea and accept that it happened and focus of the stories of the characters, or don't read it if it's something you feel strongly about. I don't think where the string comes from is the main interest/focus on the story though, it's about having knowledge of when you die and what you do with that information. We do find out what happens to all of the main characters and to me that's a satisfying ending. I mean it's fiction, so it doesn't always have to be plausible or even possible. FWIW, I really enjoyed and was OK with the concept because I knew that going in. I liked the characters and how their stories interwove and it was also interesting to contemplate what I'd do in the same situation...although I already know I'd look.
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 26, 2023 1:58:25 GMT
So, I'm in the middle of The Measure by Nikki Erlick and I need to know something before I persevere to the end since I'm not really liking it... Does it have a satisfactory ending? and do they explain where the boxes and string came from? No - there's no explanation, they just arrive, and they continue to arrive from that point onwards. You just have to either go along with the idea and accept that it happened and focus of the stories of the characters, or don't read it if it's something you feel strongly about. I don't think where the string comes from is the main interest/focus on the story though, it's about having knowledge of when you die and what you do with that information. We do find out what happens to all of the main characters and to me that's a satisfying ending. I mean it's fiction, so it doesn't always have to be plausible or even possible. FWIW, I really enjoyed and was OK with the concept because I knew that going in. I liked the characters and how their stories interwove and it was also interesting to contemplate what I'd do in the same situation...although I already know I'd look. I was hoping it was going to be a good science fiction novel, with some explanation of where the boxes and string came from. lol. It is interesting to think how we'd respond in that situation. But...I ended up letting it go back to the library for now. I had to turn on my wifi to download the next Veronica Speedwell book (#2, "A Perilous Undertaking"), and "The Measure" was overdue so away it went. I might go back to it at some point, but Veronica Speedwell is calling me first.
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Post by tampascrapper on Jan 27, 2023 1:00:16 GMT
I finished: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. 4/5 stars Naomi Shaw used to believe in magic. Twenty-two years ago, she and her two best friends, Cassidy and Olivia, spent the summer roaming the woods, imagining a world of ceremony and wonder. They called it the Goddess Game. The summer ended suddenly when Naomi was attacked. Miraculously, she survived her seventeen stab wounds and lived to identify the man who had hurt her. The girls’ testimony put away a serial killer, wanted for murdering six women. They were heroes. And they were liars. For decades, the friends have kept a secret worth killing for. But now Olivia wants to tell, and Naomi sets out to find out what really happened in the woods—no matter how dangerous the truth turns out to be.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian A YA book 4/5 stars Arnold Spirit, a goofy-looking dork with a decent jumpshot, spends his time lamenting life on the "poor-ass" Spokane Indian reservation, drawing cartoons along with his aptly named pal Rowdy, laughing those laughs over anything and nothing that affix best friends so intricately together. When a teacher pleads with Arnold to want more, to escape the hopelessness of the rez, Arnold switches to a rich white school and immediately becomes as much an outcast in his own community as he is a curiosity in his new one. He weathers the typical teenage indignations and triumphs like a champ but soon faces far more trying ordeals as his home life begins to crumble and decay amidst the suffocating mire of alcoholism on the reservation.
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Post by iowahawkeye on Jan 28, 2023 23:25:44 GMT
I finished Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka - 3/5 stars. I'm currently reading Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid and I am liking it so far.
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