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8-6-23: My 78th finished book of 2023! I wanted to like this book because I liked the Amazon movie based on it, however, it was very difficult to like because every character was seriously flawed in ways I couldn‘t relate to. Alice and Paul are hateful. They are siblings and their half sister, Eloise, is getting married in England. Her character is a little more likable. All in all I felt annoyed with their whining. ⭐️⭐️⭐️📖#️⃣7️⃣8️⃣

#MayMontage
#InvolvesAWedding

Another book that‘s been on my shelf for years. Maybe I‘ll get to it soon 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I actually did enjoy this book even though I spent the first half of the book hating most of the characters. Hashtag rich people problems much? This is a book about flawed people doing flawed things. There is not a neat bow at the end which I also appreciated. Another rare case of The Movie Was Better. If Taco Bell was in the book I‘d have raised it to 4 stars to be honest 😄 #JoyousJanuary #Jumpstart2023

#12coloursofchristmas #wintergames2020 #mintgreen #teamrednosedreindeer @StayCurious

I enjoyed this quirky read, except for this story had no real direction and the ending fell a bit flat. Luckily the characters were easy to relate to albeit egocentric as all get out.

This is not the funny snarkfest that the humorous title suggests. This is a seriously dysfunctional family, and I disliked most of the characters in the story. Each chapter is told from a different person‘s perspective, which works well. I enjoyed this book, even with the horrible, flawed characters and look forward to more reads from this author. Be forewarned that there are graphic sexual scenes and unresolved drug use, if that bothers you.

This book took about six weeks to drop into my ebooks from a library loan, so I was a bit surprised when I saw how low it was rated on goodreads and here. This is a dysfunctional family and I truly dislike most of the characters in this book. (In fact, one hilarious review simply said “All the people in this book are a**holes.”) I‘m okay with flawed characters and I‘m enjoying the book so far. Fabulous title, just not the snarky romp I expected.

Was hoping for more Real Housewives and less Doctor Pimple Popper. Such a great title, though!!

You know how you are so glad that some books you were able to finish??? This was that type of book for me... the plot was pointless and all of the characters were so whiny that it was hard to read.

I was *really* worried about reading this—people seem to love it or hate it. I didn't feel that strongly about it one way or another. I definitely could have done without Mark; probably could have done without Ollie. All in all, not particularly enjoyable, deep, enlightening, touching, or anything else one might expect from a dysfunctional family at a major life event. It makes me want to watch Table 19 again, though.

Flew through another audiobook while cleaning, and making lists. It‘s two am, and thanks to that catnap earlier, I am wide awake.

Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Especially in #audiobook format. The family drama was perfect!

Audiobooks and late night cleaning! I‘ve been in the mood for mostly only #audiobooks today, so I figured I might as well make good use out of my time. Hand washing the floors at 11pm 😂 #AudioCleaning #BookishWeekend

I really really liked this book. The dysfunctional dynamics between each of the characters are complex and uncomfortable. #21 #2019

A woman is getting married and has to deal with her difficult family. Each member of the family is detailed and interesting and terrible.

Starting this next on #overdrive #currentlylistening

Meh... I have to say, the title is probably the most charming part of this whole book. It‘s a dysfunctional family story with two siblings and the wedding of their older half-sister at the heart of it. There were moments that felt real (the Chicago suburbs certainly felt authentic!!) but with characters that aren‘t even fun to love to hate... these #LonelyLonely people left me wishing I had read something more fun! #TimbitTunes

“Relationships are awful. They‘ll kill you, right up to the point where they start saving your life.”

#quotes #relationships #audiobook

Pick, but also the perfect book to read while your mind is more occupied by the World Series. #thesepeopleareawful #quickandeasy #gosox

What was supposed to be a productive Saturday turned out to be a day where the most activity I did was drag my butt to Starbucks for peach iced tea and then to the park to get some Vitamin D and read. Third week of school and I've already caught a head cold. 🤧🤒#teacherlife

Walked to the library on my break to pick up a book...went home with 5 🤷🏻‍♀️ Wasn‘t sure about the tagged book, but ended up grabbing it since I‘m currently all about wedding related books. Now I see it isn‘t very highly rated. Has anyone read this one???

Relaxation time! Books and bath bombs!

You pick up the book hoping it‘s juicy gossip about wedding guests. It almost is. In a twisty way. It‘s also almost a family history of sorts. You start out hating the whiny, dysfunctional people, only to have them redeem themselves in the end. Then there‘s the end, resolved a little too soon and too easily.

Day 17: Wedding
I was really looking forward to indulging in this one! The premise sounds as delicious as a piece of cake (see what I did there? 😂)- but it‘s sitting at a 2.8 on Goodreads 😱 I‘m such a star snob! What do you Littens think?
Also, I couldn‘t resist making the background a pic from my wedding... it may not have been a royal affair, but I sure felt like a princess that day!
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#ReadingResolutions @Jess7

Spring Break books! Read 11 books this week! Not super happy to be going back tomorrow. The kids think they‘re unhappy to go back? They have no idea...😂

I really enjoyed this one. It was lighter fare but not fluffy. It's a story of a dysfunctional family and none of them are perfect, no matter what they would have you believe. Despite how miserable some of the characters were I found myself liking them and hoping they would get their lives together. I enjoyed the little amounts of snark that they projected without going over the top. 4🌟

Half price book haul 😊

The characters in this book were all rather unlikeable, but then again I suppose that‘s life. Not my favorite story but not a bad one either.

Wow! I just realized I‘ve read 37 books already in February! (And 47 in January!) — 84 books (82 of which are audiobooks from the library 👍🏼, including the entire #HamishMacbeth series).

#AudioColoring in progress

I enjoyed this book, but realize it‘s not for everyone. I love family dramas, crazy people and ridiculous situations. Towards the end, the “privileged” aspect of it did start to become a little much, but it ended just in time. If you can deal with characters who are more than wealthy, siblings who whine too much, and cattiness, this could be for you

Evening reading

Another freezing cold Saturday is the just the excuse I needed to finish this book! It‘s terrible and hilarious, which is perfect and relaxing for today.

This was not very good, but a mid-afternoon glass of wine made it bearable. 😬

Ugh.... Everyone in the book is self absorbed, whiny, petty and a bit pretentious. A painful and boring book.

...he stares upward, past his blinding hangover, to a point in the distance that he can't quite grasp. A bit of infinity where blue bleeds to white, where absence and hope collide. He thinks of the beautiful, gut-wrenching future awaiting them, and the claw marks they've left in everything they've given up 🥂

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Currently reading

#day25 #fallintobooks #nextup A re-read (this time on audio) of "The Girl with all the Gifts" for a bookclub, and a library kindle loan ("The People we hate at the Wedding") that is so far, so super snarky!

Just started this audiobook today . It's hilarious! The germaphobic chic cracks me up!!! And Alice, well, she cusses like a sailor and it's awesome!

Tonight's reading material

#Bleeckersays he'd bite anyone I hate, anywhere. #pugsoflitsy

I found myself smiling while reading this. The family dynamics are so relatable and at the same time made me feel ridiculous because I could relate. This would make a great book to take along on vacation: light and breezy. Thumbs up!!

I seldom bail on books, so this decision took some consideration and a look at other Littens' reviews. I listened to 4 hours of the audio and began to wonder what this book is about...I'm not sure if they are even going to the wedding?! I'm out! 😣

Spent my Sunday afternoon finishing this one. This book is full of awful characters that are easy to hate. Their flaws are obvious and the family dynamic pissed me off a little bit. However, I am always a sucker for a book with unlikeable characters. I enjoyed this one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

There's a dog on half my body.

5 am snuggles and reads. Hoping to finish this book today.

I have worked my current job for 11 months. I have never eaten lunch with anyone else. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

#introvertsforlife #introvertingmylunchaway

Morning routines. I've moved my workouts to immediately after work. But I still get up 30 minutes early to enjoy coffee and a book.

That giant dark lump on the end is bailey. She always gets up to join me, but goes instantly back to sleep. 🤷🏻‍♀️

The world's loudest thunder woke me up at 4:30.

Might as well just go with it. Right? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Today's #libraryhaul

I may be a little too excited for the Babysitters Club...

A brother and sister travel to England with their mother to attend their sister's wedding. There is family drama, trauma, and lots of swearing and three-way unprotected sex. The characters were interesting but not very likable.