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Sister time!!

So the MC of this book was just one of identical twins. While both were gifted with a ‘sense‘, the MC, was reluctant to bring hers into her functional adulthood. However, the sense remains a supporting character along with her twin, her husband, and the couple‘s best friends. not what i was expecting based on the title, but still interesting.

My sister and I used to host a Sisters Book Club on Goodreads, and this is one of the titles we read.

1. https://youtu.be/0X4taP8g9S8
2. I like the hip-swaying cadence and the poignant quality of Tift Merritt's voice. Also, it reminds me of when I lived in North Carolina.
3. Meditation breaks and neck and shoulder stretches.

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This was not what I was expecting. Identical twin sisters, Kate & Violet, have had “senses” since girlhood. Now adults, Vi has embraced her gift while Kate has washed her hands of it. Vi predicts a major earthquake, and both sisters lives are turned upside down. But, about halfway through the book, it turned into less about the both of them and the earthquake and more about Kate and her marriage. 🤷🏻‍♀️
#readyoursign #gemini ♊️ - symbol, twins

"She would say that we create our own reality- that the truth, ultimately, is what we choose to believe"

Just discovered: If you tap on Libby‘s icon in-app, you can change her skin tone. Library diversity! #libby #library

This book was a 17 hour listen and in literally the last FORTY MINUTES it went from intriguing and compelling to the exact reason why the poo emoji was created 💩 💩 💩 The characters in here were complex and the storyline's idea was interesting. But then this descended into one person's journey while all the other characters were side-lined, leaving the reader feeling unsettled and disjointed. I can't recommend unfortunately.

"We all make mistakes. Don't we? But if you can't forgive yourself, you'll always be an exile in your own life."

The reasons I chose to read this:
1. I'm in love with the narrator, Rebecca Lowman.
2. It fits a category on my #pop18 reading challenge.
3. I really like the synopsis, adult twin sisters who have the eerie habit of predicting things before they happen. One denying she can, while the other embraces it. Set in my home state of Missouri. With a catastrophic earthquake possibly!

"How flattering motherhood was, when they weren't rubbing food on my clothes or sneezing in my mouth."
Ain't that the truth!

I enjoyed this. The dynamics of sisters is represented well. Fighting, hurt feelings, yet still loving each other so deeply.

While I didn‘t regret the time I spent reading this, it‘s not a book I‘d particularly recommend. Some of the characters were fleshed out and interesting, but others fell flat (mostly the male characters). The premise was intriguing (twins sisters who both have some intuitive/psychic ability but who have different attitudes towards it) but the reality didn‘t match the potential. Didn‘t love the ending. Just ok overall.

Not sure about this one. I will say it did have me thinking. I just really hated the narrator. She was boring, insecure, judgmental, and not true to herself. The writing was good in a breezy easy to follow sort of way. The book is supposedly about a set of twins with psychic abilities that predict an earthquake. It is really about one of the twin‘s neediness and self loathing. Just not sure.

The wildlife on my audio walk this afternoon!

After 14 hours of dance with my daughter yesterday, I need some audio knitting! #audioknitting #knitting #dancemom

Bailed on the other one it was too cute let‘s see about this one :) Maybe I‘ll revisit later but I didn‘t like it didn‘t capture me from the start....

Part of my loot from Half Price Books today. I had to go to a bookstore...medicinal purposes. 😉 It's good for my mental health. Some of these will go in my #littlefreelibrary.
#bookhaul

I can‘t tell you how much I loved this book. The way the characters developed throughout the book, was amazing. My heart felt for all of them. Oh and that ending.

Making my way through Sittenfeld‘s backlist. The reviews have been so-so, but I have high hopes.

This wasn't as good as Prep and American Wife - but it's still a solid novel. I personally think Sittenfeld is the bomb and she knows how to craft a good narrative. Because this is about twins, she could have gone the dual narrative route (yawn) but she didn't - which to me shows her strength as an author. This isn't a perfect novel but it kept me riveted and entertained. If you need likable characters - this won't be for you.

That's right stupid Holly bush - you've poked me one last time - you're coming down and being replaced with something nicer. And you're going to listen to Sisterland with me while you die.

If you're living with something akin to a Holly Bush - rip that sucker out by the root and replace it. ❤️

I almost put this one down after the first chapter. What unlikable people. But I kept going and now I don't want to stop.

Really enjoyed this story. Interesting portrayal about identical twins. Both with "senses" and trying hard to lead very separate lives. But still maintaining a strong bond.

I am strictly an #ereader. I love my Nook. I currently have 1,096 unread books on it. A good majority of them were free or less than $2. I originally received an e-reader because my boyfriend could not take all the books in our small apartment. Then he one for me with a glowlight so I would not bother him at night. I am on my fourth Nook. I got my sister hooked on them too, because she travels all over the place.💓💓💓💓💓 #seasonsreadings2016

Coming in just under the wire, I have one more for #threwitacrosstheroom. I hated this book with all of my soul. The main character, a selfish upper middle class white lady, is literally one of the worst characters I've ever read. Her motivations didn't make sense, and she was thoroughly unloveable. I stopped near the end of the book and looked for a spoiler post on GoodReads. Glad I quit because it was even worse in the end. #photoadaynov16

I loved the American Wife. This one not so much. Boring and too many details.

I wish I enjoyed this one as much as I LOVED Eligible. But that just goes to show not every book by an author of a book you adored is going to tickle your fancy. And that's ok. This really was better than so-so. I was entertained and interested in returning to the story of these twins. Fun fluff

Starting this now. Seen so many friends recommend it, excited to start!