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Murder in Time
Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
While fleeing from an unexpected assassin herself, Kendra escapes into a stairwell that promises sanctuary but when she stumbles out again, she is in the same place - Aldrich Castle - but in a different time: 1815, to be exact Mistaken for a lady's maid hired to help with weekend guests, Kendra is forced to quickly adapt to the time period until she can figure out how she got there; and, more importantly, how to get back home. However, after the body of a young girl is found on the extensive grounds of the county estate, she starts to feel there's some purpose to her bizarre circumstances. Stripped of her twenty-first century tools, Kendra must use her wits alone in order to unmask a cunning madman.
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Chrissyreadit
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My friends!!!! One of my favorite authors is following me on IG!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Ruthiella Wow ! That‘s awesome. 😃 10mo
bthegood Awesome sauce !! 10mo
Gissy Yes! 🎉🤩 10mo
janeycanuck Ooh, how cool! 10mo
paper.reveries Omg! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 10mo
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WJCintron
A Murder in Time: A Novel | Julie McElwain
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KristiAhlers
A Murder in Time: A Novel | Julie McElwain
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If you like your time travel suspense stories you‘ll like this one. Has a little romance. A whole lot of whodunit. This is book one of the Kendra Donovan series. This will be a series I‘ll work on through the summer months that‘s for sure.

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Chrissyreadit
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@KateReadsYA is having a book giveaway! I would love to see this tagged book as a movie- I love period dramas and would love to see the scenes and costumes along with the series!

KateReadsYA Wow I would definitely watch this if it was a movie. I'd love to see all the costumes as well :) thanks for sharing 2y
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Susanita
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1. I‘m fascinated by history, but I don‘t know if I‘d want to live there! So, I‘d want to visit the future and see if we actually get out of this mess.
2. The tagged book is a fun series opener about an FBI agent who gets transported to the past and solves a murder.
#two4tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 2y
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Chrissyreadit
A Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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@sprainedbrain these are not cozy mysteries but for me they are go to series that I love, and can be formulaic, have a little will they/won‘t they and I can‘t wait for the next book. I have not read After Cilmeri in years- but it‘s up there with the other two. @Laughterhp these are some go to series for me.

sprainedbrain A murder in time was already on my Chrissy recs shelf! 😂 2y
Laughterhp I‘ve read Murder in time, but never continued with the series. I‘ll have to check out the other 2! 2y
Chrissyreadit @Mitch and I think these are the two you added? Footsteps in time is not a cozy, just fun. But the other two are so so good. 2y
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Mitch Love your “Chrissy ‘recs shelf “ @sprainedbrain Need to start me one of those! 🎉 2y
Mitch Thanks Chrissy - going to dip in with Murder In Time - shamelessly chosen for its beautiful cover! 2y
Chrissyreadit @Crazeedi this is the post- Murder in time is McElwain 2y
Crazeedi @Chrissyreadit thank you!!!❤ 2y
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Kangaj1
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#bookspinbingo #bookspin Here is my Sept bingo board - only 2 bingos but lots cleared off. @TheAromaofBooks

Glad to start a fresh list tomorrow!

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! Great month!!!! 2y
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StaceyKondla
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I powered through this audiobook! Pure escapist fun! Love the main character, Kendra Donovan. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon and Deanna Raybourn.

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sblbooks
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Here are a few possibilities for next month. #FebruaryTBR. This does not include some buddy reads I want to participate in.

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BookNAround
A Murder in Time: A Novel | Julie McElwain
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I probably should have know a mystery with an FBI profiler thrown back in time who must stop a serial killer without all of the modern crime fighting aids she‘s used to would be too gory for me. That‘s on me. But the historical anachronisms and the way that our former prodigy acts incredibly stupidly to move the plot along is on the author. Full review at https://booknaround.blogspot.com/2020/10/review-murder-in-time-by-julie-mcelwain...

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SeaToSkyes
Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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LoverOfLearning I have 3 of the book from the Career of Evil series!! Can't wait to crack them open. 3y
SeaToSkyes @LoverOfLearning I've been wanting to start the series for a while, but haven't been able to find the first book anywhere. Finally found it at Half Priced Books! 3y
LoverOfLearning Hey nice!!! 3y
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BookNAround
A Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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The prologue was pretty grim for cowardly me but so far I‘m doing okay with the rest of it. Another for my self-imposed October mystery reading.

Chrissyreadit One of my favorite books! 3y
BookNAround @Chrissyreadit I stayed up past midnight to finish it because I needed to know they caught him and then I still had nightmares so it was a bit too over the scary line for me! 3y
Chrissyreadit Then you would not like some of the others in the series. 3y
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BookNAround @Chrissyreadit Yeah, I figured. I can see why people would love it but it was just too much for me so I already knew I wasn‘t going to read further in the series. My daughter might love it though. She‘s braver than I am. 🙂 3y
RedxoHearts Aww cute pup :) 3y
BookNAround @RedxoHearts Miss Gatsby says thank you very much. 3y
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klevy
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Tied for top of my best books list! Absolutely loved this series!

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sblbooks
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#3books I borrowed from the library recently. I hope to get to these before my time is up. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚👍🏻 4y
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melissajayne
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4.5⭐️ While it took me a while to get into the book, I really enjoyed it. I think a large part of it was I had just come off of watching another binge watching of the 1995 Pride & Prejudice mini-series. I really liked Kendra and thought she was a strong character and that the world that Kendra had landed in believable. #ebook #timetravel #historicalfiction #fiction #bookstagram #bookreview #2020

LoveToReadLiveToRead Oh this sounds interesting. I love a bit of time travel! 4y
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Chrissyreadit
A Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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#thoughtfulthursday Friday edition 🤣 thanks @Mitch for this opportunity to jump in Litsy and procrastinate some work 🎉🥳🥰
1. Tagged is one favorite but I have many series I Love.
2. When I just can‘t put it down and I have to buy it for my friends.
3. Honestly, Magic is everywhere. I found it in random events that happened when they were most needed.

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing ❤️🌹 4y
MicrobeMom I will have to check this series out! 4y
Mitch Being open to finding magic is 👍🏼 4y
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swishandflick
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This was an entertaining distraction! It felt a bit like Outlander (not as good, mind you) but instead of her being a nurse she's a modern day FBI profiler who finds herself back in time, 1815 to be precise, helping to profile a serial killer before that was even a thing. Not sure what it is about time travel that hooks me, haha. Pretty solid for an impulse library pick - and I love the cover art! I'll continue with the series at some point 👏🏽

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Julia Harris
Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Fiction
Started: Nov. 20th, 2019
Completed: Nov. 30th, 2019
How did you choose the book: Is it a series of Julie McElwain books.
Summary: 1815, to be exact Mistaken for a lady's maid hired to help with weekend guests, Kendra is forced to quickly adapt to the time period until she can figure out how she got there; and, more importantly, how to get back home.

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BookmarkTavern
A Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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So, definitely not going to make 24 hours before Monday. BUT. I‘ve never done one of these before. And I‘m doing much better than I thought I was going to! 😊

#TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon #24B4Monday @Clwojick 10 points for finishing tagged book for a theme read + 2 for during #readathon + 1 participation (281 total)

Clwojick You‘re doing great! ♥️ 4y
Andrew65 That‘s a great time, well done 👏👏👏 4y
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BookmarkTavern
A Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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Lucy is doubling as a foot warmer and a book holder. 😂

#catsoflitsy #Lucygirl

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sblbooks
A Murder in Time: A Novel | Julie McElwain
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#7days7covers #covercrush Day 6
@InnerSavvy Would you like to share 7 of your favorite covers?

CrowCAH I love the consistent cover art! 5y
Nute I‘ve never seen the entire set. So beautiful! 5y
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Skeeterisme
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Most beautiful #7days7covers Day 4

Julia Harris Seems like a interesting book can't wait to read it 4y
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robinb
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@gradcat be careful what you ask for...😂😂 Here are all four covers of the In Time series, similar but also a little different each time. 💜 them all!

Chrissyreadit I love these books! I have them in ebook and want them in real life! 5y
robinb @Chrissyreadit I agree...those covers make me covet the actual books. Unfortunately I borrowed all of them from my library, and don‘t own any of them. I need to rectify that...😆 5y
gradcat Thanks for posting these, Robin...I really like seeing sets like this...really pretty. ♥️ 5y
robinb @gradcat you‘re welcome! 💕 5y
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Chrissyreadit
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#letsgetlost in time....with a book. Gratuitous plug for my #staycationintimeswap and article about why we get lost in books https://www.bustle.com/articles/48494-heres-the-scientific-reason-why-you-get-lo...
#wanderingjune

Cinfhen Woohoo!!!! #GratuitousPlug 🤩🥳 5y
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ads0123
A Murder in Time | Julie McElwain
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Walter says it‘s waaaaaaaay past his bedtime, and mine too, for that matter. But I don‘t want to put this one down!!! I need to know what happens next!!!!
#stayedupwaytoolate #bedtimereading #gladimoffworktomorrow

Lreads Walter in a cute little sweater! 5y
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ofclumsywords
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📕 Murder in Time (Julie McElwain)
📗 Sarah J Maas 👑
📘 The Martian
📙 Mac & cheese

#manicmonday @JoScho

JoScho 💙😊💙 5y
Suzze I almost picked the same book. Have you read the others? I read the second, and have the third on my shelf. 5y
ofclumsywords @Suzze I actually just finished book three last month and loved ever single moment of it! 5y
Suzze @Ofclumsywords oh, goody! 5y
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AprilMae
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Thank you sooooooo much @BookwormAHN !! It looks super interesting ❤ Loved the #justabookswap ,Thanks @TheBookKeepers

BookwormAHN Your welcome. I hope you enjoy it 😺 5y
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lauraleebc
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This one‘s tricky. I really liked it, read it quickly, and have the next one already checked out from the library. But it was annoying in a lot of ways. (An absurd backstory and REALLY bad attempts at writing dialect come to mind.) But I like time travel novels in general, which by nature requires a certain tolerance for nonsense. I‘m hoping that the next in the series was written with a little more finesse, but prob not. I will read it anyway.

RaimeyGallant I appreciate the review. 6y
lauraleebc @RaimeyGallant Thanks! 😊 6y
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Crewgurl
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This was a fun read. The audiobook was well read but I kind of wish I could have just plowed through at my own speed. The main character was a little rough but relatable. I‘m going to check out the next in the series.

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Christyco125
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An FBI agent lost in time. I don‘t usually start series books but I think I might give the second one a try. There was a lot included in the story but it was a good world building book and a decent mystery. #2018christyread

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ofclumsywords
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This book was an impulse read for me after bailing on another book and I am so glad I picked it! Time travel has always been a favorite of mine and the 1800‘s another so instantly I knew its right up my alley. Not only the time travel but the characters are also amazing too and I loved every second of it and am going to impatiently wait for my holds on the second and third books. 5/5⭐️

BlueStockingReviews Love the cover 6y
Erinsuereads I wrote a novel length story one time about time travel to the 1800‘s. Have loved that kind of stuff ever since!!! So glad I saw this one on your feed 6y
ofclumsywords @ErinSueG Oh thats so cool, that is my favorite kind of fiction novel! You will love this book then it is so detailed and well written . 6y
LoverofLit I really enjoyed this too! It was very Criminal Minds meets Downton Abbey meets Doctor Who! The twist at the end got me! 6y
ofclumsywords @LoverofLit yeah that twist got me too! And I got a little anxious while reading the suspenseful parts too! 6y
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Chrissyreadit
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I enjoyed this book. Another perfect read for a not feeling good day. Especially if you like time travel and historical fiction.

robinb I really liked this one too and the second one even more! Looking forward to the third coming out next month! ❤️😊 6y
Chrissyreadit @robinb I started the second one instead of writing a paper! It was so hard to put down! Excited there is one more! 6y
robinb @Chrissyreadit 🤣🤣 Yes, I‘m happy there are more too! 6y
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LoverofLit
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I originally chose this because of the pretty cover (I mean look at it 😍) but enjoyed it so much more than I expected! The present day scenes felt a little obligatory but the dialogue and mystery were SO good. I didn't see that twist coming until it hit! Definitely Dr. Who meets CSI meets Downton Abbey. I'll be reading the next one for sure!
#pop18 #popsugarreadingchallenge #abookabouttimetravel

sammisho Knew you would love it! 6y
LoverofLit @sammisho I did! This book would make a great movie too 6y
RealLifeReading Sounds fun! 6y
LoverofLit @RealLifeReading It really was! 6y
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LoverofLit
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"Language, she reflected ruefully, was a lot like a living organism: words were born, they thrived, sometimes died or evolved into new words, new meanings."

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LoverofLit
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"For a horrifying moment, she envisioned being a lady's maid for days, weeks....years.
No fucking way."
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LoverofLit
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6 chapters into this book and there's been no sign of any wibbly wobbly, timey wimey action yet....sigh. Patience is not my virtue! ⏰ ⏰ ⏰

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LoverofLit
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Here is my #junelineup 📚 Anyone read these, liked or did not care for, want to read yourself?
#junetbr

LoverofLit @whatshesreadingnow I have heard such good things about that one! 6y
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LoverofLit
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2 First Impressions 1 Chapter in...
1. This cover is gorgeous 😍
2. Good, freaky first chapter starting from the villain's POV!
#pop18 #abookabouttimetravel #popsugarreadingchallenge

sammisho I loved this! 6y
LoverofLit @sammisho I'm reading it because of your description! Was it downton abbey and doctor who meet? Or something like that! 6y
sammisho And a dash of Criminal Minds! 6y
LoverofLit Haha perfect! @sammisho 6y
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Deborah42
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In this time travel murder mystery, Kendra Donovan is a brilliant FBI agent. After a raid goes wrong, she is determined to deliver justice to the man who betrayed her team. But she stumbles into a hidden stairway and emerges in 1815. Before she can figure out how to return to her own time, the body of a brutally murdered young woman washes up on the river‘s edge. Kendra can‘t resist hunting for the killer.

Fast-paced plot that kept me guessing.

RaimeyGallant Sounds interesting. 6y
Deborah42 Trigger warning for sexual violence. 6y
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Saknicole
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@Kimberlone pushed me to read this because it has some of my favorite tropes: time travel, historical, and romance! It was enjoyable, but Kendra violates the number one rule of time travel all the fraking time; try not to constantly bring attention to being out of time. I suppose at least it is the 19th century so she can't be accused of witchcraft like Claire. In fact Claire could give her some pointers! #timetravel #romancy #outlander #1800s

Kimberlone Agreed, Kendra‘s habit of making pop culture references and constantly bringing attention to her strangeness is almost too much. Also the accelerated timeline. Like everything happens in 2 weeks? 6y
Saknicole @Kimberlone haha I hate those crazy fast timelines, it always makes the romance seem a bit weird, like it's the 19th century, have some chill. That other time travel series I read Ruby Red, all three books take place in like a month, it drives me crazy! 6y
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sammisho
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FBI agent Kendra Donavan, inexplicably travels back in time to the year 1815, and finds herself heading an investigation for a serial killer.
This book was Pride and Prejudice, meets Criminal Minds and Doctor Who. Very well written, fast paced.
#abooksetinacountrythatfascinatesyou #pop18 #popsugarreadingchallenge

LoverofLit I went to tag you in this to see if you've read this only to realize it was you who wrote the review! 😂 6y
Cheshirecat913 That combination definitely sounds like fun. 6y
sammisho @LoverofLit 😂😂😂 It was totally my kind of book! 6y
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sammisho
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So far Spring Break has been rainy and cold, thankful for local community center. Kids can burn of energy at the pool and Mama gets some time to read.

Reviewsbylola Win win for everyone!! 6y
Tamra I never realized how vital community play places are until I had energetic kids! 6y
sammisho @Tamra they are a lifesaver! Especially with my 5yo son!!! So much energy! 6y
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sammisho
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Want me to read something? Put a pretty dress on the cover and make it about time travel. Hope this is as good as it looks!

MarriedtoMrT Pretty! 6y
tpixie I‘m glad u posted this again. It‘s on my TBR!! 6y
sammisho @tpixie This is my first time posting about this book. Are you thinking of? Similar concepts I think 6y
tpixie @sammisho fun!! I‘m checking out Libby, etc to see if I can find it!! 6y
tpixie Lol while I‘m touring on a Hop On/Off bus 🚌 in New Orleans!! 6y
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Read66
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A fun time travel mystery with a few too many story flaws to totally work for me. My main hesitation is in the main character who is supposed to be a genius but is incapable of trying to fit in so she can make her own life easier until she gets home to her own time. So she is either arrogant or just stupid - both possibilities annoy me.

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aschermetz
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Back to work tomorrow for me, which means one last vacation night to enjoy! Started this one yesterday as my first pick of 2018...it came to me in my #halloweengoespostal package if I remember correctly! I am joining in the #unreadshelfproject over on Instagram to try to get my TBR list waaaaay down this year. This is one of many reading goals of mine this year—what are yours?

Happy New Year, Littens...I‘ve missed you!

aschermetz Also yes, we are a “Christmas decorations don‘t come down til Epiphany” household. 😂🎅🏻🎄🙌 6y
TheLibrarian Great book. Enjoy! 6y
Lcsmcat @aschermetz Yes! I‘m glad there are a few of us left. 😀 6y
Hollie I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would! 6y
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BellaBookNook
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I really enjoyed this audiobook. I‘m lousy at figuring out who‘s sone it so I am probably not a good judge but I didn‘t know who did it until close to the end. The voice talent was great and I‘m definitely on board with the next book! #audiobooks make me happy too!

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BellaBookNook
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Enjoying this audiobook so far. #audiobooks

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raeintheworld
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Mehso-so

This book definitely sucked me in and was, especially toward the end, suspenseful, but there were just too many things attacking my suspension of disbelief and one glaring inconsistency that I can't let go.

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