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The Big Rewind
The Big Rewind: A Novel | Libby Cudmore
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Irreverent yet intense . . . to put it simply, Libby Cudmore rocks.Hilary Davidson, Anthony Awardwinning author of Blood Always TellsListening to someone elses mix tapes is a huge breach of trust.But KitKat was dead . . . and curiosity got the better of me.When a mix tape destined for her friend KitKat accidentally arrives in Jett Bennetts mailbox, Jett doesnt think twice about iteven in the age of iTunes and Spotify, the hipster residents of the Barter Street district of Brooklyn are in a constant competition to see who can be the most retro.But when Jett finds KitKat dead on her own kitchen floor, she suspects the tape might be more than just a quirky collection of lovelorn ballads. And when KitKats boyfriend, Bronco, is arrested for her murder, Jett and her best friend, Sid, set out on an epic urban quest through strip joints and record stores, vegan bakeries and basement nightclubs, to discover who the real killer is. However, the further Jett digs into KitKats past, the more she discovers about her own left-behind love lifeand the mysterious man whose song she still clings to. . . .
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ShyBookOwl
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Mehso-so

This is billed as a murder mystery, but the author is clearly more interested in nostalgia, music and romance.

Not what I was looking for or expecting. I didn't hate it, though. Infact, I enjoyed the reading experience. There were a lot of moments that made me smile, BUT there were more that made me grit my teeth or roll my eyes. The book does its fair share of pandering, and hating on marriage, but for a debut -- not bad.

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ShyBookOwl
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Oh, how we live and learn...

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ShyBookOwl
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Mixtapes are like diaries.

marleed Love your photo! 5y
Suet624 Yes!! 5y
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wanderinglynn Yes! I miss mixed tapes. 5y
ShyBookOwl @wanderinglynn a shared Spotify playlist just isn't the same, is it? No shade to Spotify, I love it lol 5y
Melissa_J @wanderinglynn me too. There was just something about them that can‘t be replicated with today‘s technology. 5y
ShyBookOwl @Melissa_J something to do with how tangible they were, and their sound quality can't be replicated either! 5y
wanderinglynn @Melissa_J @ShyBookOwl Agree. Spotify is great, but holding a mixed tape, knowing that someone spent hours getting the songs just right. There‘s nothing like it. 5y
ShyBookOwl @wanderinglynn to be fair though, I can spend hours on a spotify playlist and I share them sometimes, but I don't usually personalize them. It's a different beast, I guess. Plus, sharing via text is not like slipping it into a locker 😍 5y
wanderinglynn @ShyBookOwl so true. I‘ve created some great playlists. But nothing beats being 15 years old and finding a mix tape in your locker after English class. 😉 #90snostalgia 5y
Purrfectpages Yes! I miss making mix tapes! It was so therapeutic. 5y
ShyBookOwl @Purrfectpages I always found it stressful 😂 but I loved doing it anyways. 5y
ShyBookOwl @wanderinglynn I think it might also have something to do with space restriction. You could only pick so many songs, so u had to really make it count. A spotify playlist may never end 5y
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ShyBookOwl
The Big Rewind: A Novel | Libby Cudmore
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My next read.

🔎 Mystery.
📼 Nostalgia.
🎧 Mixed tapes.
🤳 Hipster culture.

I expect this will be a fun summer read.

Pricel101 Love this! 5y
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neet_reads
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Dw, my kitchen is also a joke

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LitHousewife
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This was a slow read for me, but I started it at the tail end of #sadsadbookfunk. I enjoyed the music theme, especially the chapter titles. If you need a fun read or a cozier mystery, this is a good bet. It made a long flight go by more quickly.

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Its500Books
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Light and easy...a little mystery, a little romance. Will be a great beach read this summer!

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LitHousewife
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I love the chapter titles in this book.

TriniCapini And now I'll be singing this song all morning! :) 9y
LitHousewife I'm now on "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" It's hard not to look ahead, but I enjoy the surprise of the next chapter title. 9y
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