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Don‘t let this cover fool ya! Very different from the story. The story is awesome! I laughed out loud, cried, got pissed and many more. The author knows how to draw you in and make this so relatable on the light side of a lot of the sensitive subjects in our lives. I promise you won‘t regret picking this book up.

A friend recommended this to me last summer. I looked it up, saw the cover, and said nah. Then after hearing it recommended again on a podcast, I grabbed it at the library thinking I'd give it a few pages. Wow! This is another "Don't judge a book by its cover" example. It was a beautiful story. I fell in love with the characters, especially Birchie and Wattie. The story is powerful, uplifting, and heartbreaking all at the same time.

I've been away from Litsy most of the week so I just discovered this fun game! This is me catching up:
Almost Sisters, Joshilyn Jackson
The Bees, Laline Paull
The Curious Charms Of Arthur Pepper, Phaedra Patrick
A Darker Shade Of Magic, V.E. Schwab

#Alphabetgame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I forgot to take a picture before returning this one to the library. I had not heard of this author before my bookclub chose it. The writing was a bit repetitive in some parts but it was a good story overall with a good mix of humor and drama. It was a light, quick read and yet it had some heavier topics to discuss; a one night stand that leads to a pregnancy, dementia, racism and marriage were some of the topics covered in this southern story.

I listened to the audio and it was ok. It held my interest more the further I got into it. The author herself read it, and she did a good job. I could have done without the entire plot of Leia‘s graphic novel, though; that bored me, and there was too much of it. But overall, I‘m calling this one “ok”. Nothing overly exciting or special, but it wasn‘t bad

Ugh! Second book in a row that I‘m bailing on.

Trying to get into this…

I loaned the tagged book to a friend more than a year ago, so I was shocked when she dropped it off this morning along with the other book. Excited to incorporate tagged book into my 2021 reading challenges 😉

My December #bookspin book is also one of my favorites of the year, so I‘m going to play along with @Andrew65 ‘s #12BooksOf2020 too. I loved this so much, richly drawn characters including lovable main character, Leia, a comic book artist who gets knocked up by “Batman” at a fan con. When she travels to Alabama to help her beloved grandmother whose health is declining, she sees the south in a whole new light. It‘s both lighthearted and profound.

#BookSpin didn‘t turn up one of my more Christmassy selections this month, but I have no regrets. This one is excellent so far and I ❤️ this quote.

This book was full of well developed and unique characters, overlapping themes and story lines as well as some unexpected twists! Highly recommend!🤩I will be checking out this author again, for sure.

So many great layers to this book. Really good! #19 #2020

#MagicalMay #sisters

I have almost two dozen books with “sister” in the title in my stacks & on my Kindle. When I winnowed it down to the plural “sisters” & possessive “sister‘s” I had 12 so that‘s what I‘m going with. I have 8 of the 12 so far. (The Mud Sisters, The Romanov Sisters, The Story Sisters & The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters are still #TBR.)

Starting this next on #overdrive #currentlylistening

LOVED THIS BOOK!!

Thanks to:

#BiblioMAYania
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@OriginalCyn620

Today‘s Prompt: ABOUT SIBLINGS

THE ALMOST SISTERS had a lot of drama​ and a lot of love​. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline, the Southern charm, and especially the characters. They all were lovable, authentic, and sweet in their own way.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y9wo7dwb

@joshilyn_jackson
@williammorrowbooks

Finished this one last night. Quick read and enjoyable.

Other than the cover (which I wish incorporated Violet and Violence, Leia‘s comic characters. Or at least a woman sketching... something more artistic!) I really enjoyed this book. I don‘t think I had heard of Joshilyn Jackson before. Not only is she a great writer, she narrated the audio version herself, and she did a great job!
This one gets 2 thumbs up from me, and I‘d recommend it. 👍👍

I‘m really enjoying this so far, but I have to point out I feel like this cover, while pretty, is a terrible match for the book. The main character is a highly successful comic book artist, with all the geekiness you‘d expect to come with that. This cover doesn‘t reflect that at all.

Are there any book covers that you feel misrepresent their books?

My #WeeklyForecast.

I hope to finish my current read, which is my Owl Post book, read The Hollywood Book Club, which is an ARC from LibraryThing‘s Early Reviewers, and get a good start on one of the other two pictured.

The tagged book is my current audiobook. I‘m sure I‘ll finish it and probably start another.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

My #WeeklyBookReport: I finished all the books I hoped to get through, and I started my Owl Post book (a Litsy Postal club) and The Almost Sisters on audio. It‘s been a good reading week!

My August book ratings and reviews are now up on the blog! Check em out here: https://theshelfishlife.com/2019/08/28/books-i-read-in-august/ Do you see any of your favorites? #augustreads #monthlyroundup

I really enjoyed this multi dimensional story my first by this author. I loved the main character and the elements do her graphic novel in the book but also the relationship between her and her grandmother (I‘m a sucker for cross generational friendships). Some of the themes were a little too obvious but it was still a really enjoyable read. D I shall look for more by this author !

A great read.

I listened to this book on audio as recommended to me. I absolutely loved it! This is my first Joshilyn Jackson book and I will definitely be reading more. I loved how the book addressed different generations, locations, races, and other sometimes taboo topics. Amazing story!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#thealmostsisters is our July book club pick! I haven‘t started it yet, but we‘ll surely see how it goes.

❤️

GUYS! This book was SO GOOD! I loved it from start to finish. I loved the main character Leia, her grandma Birchie and her niece Lavender. I don‘t want to say too much more, other than I HIGHLY recommend it! ♥️

Strawberry orange banana smoothie, along side some more of the tagged audiobook. What a perfect Sunday♥️

Started this one last night, and so far i am really enjoying it ♥️ #AudiobooksBeforeBed

Thank you so much Stacy! Joshilyn Jackson is one of my very favorite authors these days! And I have a thing for 4-leaf clovers. This is perfect! #funkopopandabookswap

This was my first Joshilyn Jackson book, but I don‘t think it will be my last. This book handles tough issues with sensitivity and even some humor. It‘s an important story that is very well-written. There‘s a lot happening with all the secrets that are uncovered. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I have now completed the 2019 #mmdchallenge ! This was my “book recommended by someone with great taste.” #modernmrsdarcy #mmd

I‘m really enjoying this. An engaging family story told with tenderness and some humour. And a touch of southern charm as well. 🌸

Starting now. This will be a “book recommended by someone with great taste” for the #mmdchallenge. #modernmrsdarcy

⭐️⭐️⭐️: Great on audio- narrated by the author. The story itself kept me interested but had a lot going on. Hard to keep everything straight at times, but I‘ll continue to pick up more from JJ.

There was so much going on in this book that I don‘t think 1 more thing could have fit in there. But it was really good- the comic book tie in, the crazy relationships and more! #botm

This was between a pick and a so-so for me. At times the conservative southern politics in this bothered me too much & it was read by the author (which I always love) but she slipped in and out of a deep southern accent in a way that struck me as unintentional & distracting. When I did manage to stay engrossed in the story the characters were drawn well & realistically, the dialogue was funny, & it was interesting to hear a dark story told lightly

I loved this book about life, love, heartache, relationships, you name it. Perfect for a snowy afternoon in my new house....

It was ok, I guess. There was just too much going on at once. However, I loved the characters💞

#StarWarsReference

Decision made!

#CurrentRead

Flying back to Philly today. Back to real life tomorrow. Truthfully, a bit sad about both. And so it goes.

One of my favorite books 📚 on kindle daily deal!🤓

My birthday was on Tuesday and my Litsy fam did not disappoint! 💕 Thanks for the cards @Lovesbooks87 @Kdgordon88 @CareBear @robinb @BookwormAHN @StephanieGeiser @erzascarletbookgasm and thanks for the books @Soubhiville and @silentrequiem! I love you all! 😍😘📚

#OctoberPutASpellOnYou
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@Vkois88

Today‘s Prompt: Sisters

I enjoyed this book.

Have you read it?

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-almost-sisters-by-joshilyn-jackson...

I love this book for so many reasons. It also makes me sad for nearly as many reasons. #2018 #bookclub #bookworms

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Great book. The Almost Sisters is a mix of family, southern history, love, and racial injustice with some "nerd alert" humor thrown in. It didn't get a full five stars because I almost felt like it was too long but, at the same time, it was missing something. Definitely worth reading.

I‘ve found many things in books over the years but never a “to-do” list. Oddly enough, it‘s rather similar to my own task list. 🤔
#foundinbook #librarylife

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I was expecting something cheesy about family and how love conquers all. And this book did have a lot to say on family, but it also talked about stereotypes, racism, and how complicated and messy relationships are.

@Jas16 thank you so much for the surprise book mail! It totally made my day and I can't wait to read it. Thank you so much! #jb 💜📚💜📚💜📚