Under the Whispering Door | 
pickSoft pick. This book, clearly means a great deal to its author and is in many ways deeply personal but for me one that took me. Surprisingly long time to read. A n exploration of life after death, grief and the universe it was at times wuirky and poetic and at times quite frustrating. Loved Wallace‘s growth and all the character bus found the pacing a bit too slow for me
pickFinished this past the deadline due to not feeling so hot but I don‘t regret pushing through. This had a slow start and elements did feel repetitive and predictable but overall, this was a heartwarming read. It was clear the author was in a place where he needed to get this down for their own personal reasons. #AuthorAMonth
I‘m home today, feeling slightly under the weather. Getting a move on my second #AuthorAMonth pick. The reference to his other work (and so far my fave after having read three titles by Klune) made me smile.
panMeh. Although it‘s not tagged as such, this read like a YA romance. And since I dislike both YA and romance, it was a tough slog. I liked the beginning but then it bogged down and felt very drawn-out and stuffed with platitudes that were trite and cliched. But at least I finally completed a book for this year‘s #AuthorAMonth. So that‘s something.
pickI found out some truly distressing/heartbreaking news this week (I'm fine, my family's fine), so I binge read this book to soothe my heart. I have been extremely fortunate in my life to not have experienced much deep loss in my life, but this book healed my bruised heart in ways it's hard to explain. I can't overstate how much the descriptions of death made me feel better. Highly recommended.
#authoramonth #aam @soubhiville
🤣🤣🤣Oh my god, Nelson [chapter 4] is frigging HILARIOUS! #currentlyreading #audiobook
This author cracks open my heart every time!! I just finished listening to this one and just spent the last 10 mins sobbing in the mall parking lot ….lol
Something about their books that just works so well in audio format! Moving on to “The lightning struck heart” now…. Let‘s see if this next one also makes me ugly cry in parking lots 😂
bailedI really couldn't get into this one. I got about 25ish% done but... I just couldn't it didn't “grip“ me. I have heard really good things to, so maybe it was one of those “high hopes“ more than I had expected you know? Oh well, not all books are for everyone.
#DNF
I found this on Libby. I‘ve heard good things. Hopefully it will be a good a distraction. (I need to get lost in a book)
#ProfStaceyTBR Fable Bookclub is starting this one today and reading over the next 4 week. Download the fable app and use the link below to join us!
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I guess I need to retire the Halloween book sleeve!
“If we worry about the little things all the time, we run the risk of missing the bigger things.”
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so-so⭐️⭐️unpopular opinion coming. I love this author but this one just wasn‘t for me. It‘s not a bad book! I wasn‘t the audience for it. Too many platitudes and too easy and quick redemption arc.
I‘m so excited to start this one!! You should join @MicrobeMom ‘s bookclub on fable to discuss with us!! 💫✨
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A heartwarming story about the character growth available in the afterlife. And tea. 💚
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pickDeath positive and LGBTQ+ centered novel with exponential main character growth. Wallace finds himself at his own funeral only to be brought to a tea shop in the middle of nowhere to come to terms with dying and find his purpose in death. Book was a little slow moving in parts but definitely gives the warm and fuzzies now that we‘re going into fall.
pickTruly phenomenal and my favorite book of the year by far! It makes you think a little more deeply about life and death, and the characters are so well developed. I experienced every emotion while reading it. If you liked A Man Called Ove and The Midnight Library, I think you would love this one, too.
pickThis was near perfection. This will be my go to rec for anyone who is grieving.
pickI always seem to read TJ Klune books when depressed and they always just add more sunshine to my world. I love the romance in this book and I don‘t like romance stories. I love the creativity, the deeper messages on life and death and meaning in all this insanity. Just *chefs kiss*
“If we worry about the little things all the time,we run the risk of missing the bigger things.”
TJ Kline
Under the Whispering Door
pickAnother heartstring-pulling, found family tale from TJ Klune. While I didn‘t love it with the intense ferocity with which I loved House in the Cerulean Sea, I still enjoyed the slightly irreverent tone & the quirky, charming cast of characters which made it feel familiar. Death & grief & the great, unknowable beyond are complicated topics to broach. That this book hits upon them with such undeniable warmth is enough to make it a pick for me.
pickI sobbed for the last 40 minutes of reading this book. I can‘t say enough about it. It‘s a journey of grief, of new beginnings, of discovering the meaning of living, written in a beautiful way, that is also funny and so very heartwarming. The Barnes & Noble special edition, with painted ends, is beautiful to boot. I have a book hangover now. ❤️💔
This is the second TJ Klune book I‘ve read, and he‘s become a must read author. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❤️📚
pickWow. I stayed up late finishing this tonight because I just could not stop. And did I ever cry! I haven't cried this much over a book in a while.
To be entirely honest, there was one slower part in the book that got almost too philosophical for me, but it passed, and the story really, really pulled through in the end! Just beautiful!
This might be my favorite spot in the house we are renting in the mountains. It is so peaceful. (Although we‘ve seen a bear twice so, I remain vigilant.)
I am really enjoying this book, so far. ❤️📚
Starting this one on a mountain lake vacation. ❤️📚 It‘s a special edition, with painted sides. So pretty!
so-soThis does a good job showing the beauty of living a fulfilling life. And while there aren‘t many jokes woven into the tale, Apollo the ghost dog is sure to make a few readers laugh. This is for those who are looking for a lighter read about life after death, and quirky characters who try to do their best to help people cross over.
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So, I was supposed to be on a book buying “pause“ because my TBR is getting a little out of hand.... but I just couldn't resist picking this one up! I keep hearing such good things and it sounds right up my alley!
Went to see TJ Klune at the Manchester Library. It was such a great evening! He had so much to talk to us about, and was an absolute sweetheart 💕
Bought a couple of books from the Queer Lit stall (they were the hosts), but these were the ones I got signed 😊🌈
Now I'm even more excited to dive into his other books!
pickOh my, how sweet of an embrace this honest book has been for a second time. I felt a pull towards one of the fictional homes that won my heart not so long ago & concurred to the whim immediately. My soul needed the safety & relief of the poignant storytelling within. It was cleansing & sweet. I laughed. I cried. I found pieces of myself scattered & constructed into impossibly tangible sentences. Beautiful in every way. I am now an honoured guest.
pickI loved Klune's first book, and enjoyed this one less. The character development of the main character felt rushed. But, that aside, I still had a good time reading! All the supporting characters were lovely, the world was fun, and it had moments of catharsis. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, emotional read (strong themes of grief/death) with a soft landing.
“It comes from the Earth Huego said quietly. Energy, life death all of it. We rise and we fall and then we rise once more. We‘re all on different paths. But death doesn‘t discriminate it comes for everyone. It‘s what you do with it that sets you apart.”
“The first time you share tea you are a stranger. The second time you share tea you are an honored guest. The third time you share tea you become family.”
“If we worry about the little things all the time we run the risk of missing the bigger things.”
pickPerfect book to break my reading slump. My friends either loved it or hated it. I was on the love side. Death, whimsy and love.
If we worry about the little things all the time, we run the risk of missing the bigger things. -Mai
“Patricia was crying.” #firstlinefridays
I‘m reading several books all at once and just started this one. I‘ve been wanting to read it forever and now I finally am thanks to my coworker 🥰
pickI have to say this book paints a pretty picture of death. A better life after death, the door that doesn't discriminate anyone, a second chance at being a better being.
A lot of reflective speeches between character, although I have to say that there's quite inactivity between chapters it certainly pays off in the end.
An emotional roller coaster. A pick for me. 3.9 ⭐
bailedGet ready for an #unpopularopinion ! I gave it a good shot (got to 38%). But after several chapters of nothing happening-just lots of reflective conversation- I was bored and let myself quit! Anyone else feel this way? Someone help me understand the popularity of this one!
You're not alive, Wallace. But you still exist. I don't think you realized that until today.
This quote resonates deep within me.
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I absolutely adored “The House in the Cerulean Sea”, so I had high hopes for Klune‘s “Under the Whispering Door”. This was definitely a heavier read in terms of content matter, however Klune did a beautiful job with his writing and exploring the concept of death. Overall, I loved the characters, story, and the witty humor was spot on.
pickI'm not crying. You're crying.
This book has a different take on purgatory than I've seen. Very grounded. If you take away the trappings of the world, can you be a better person? Can you grow? Imagine if scrooge died and the ghosts only visited him afterwards. It's kind of like that, with lovable characters all around. In a way, it's also a lot like the house in the cerulean sea, only it's more emotional. At least it was for me.
Starting a new book tonight! This is my second book by Klune and I hope I will love it as much as I enjoyed the House in the Cerulean sea!
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pickWhat a way to end the year. This is an amazing story and it seems I‘ll read anything written by this author. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I hope everyone has a happy new year‘s eve tonight! These are my plans - new library book and some Netflix.
I‘m weird, so I started reading the epilogue first… just to, you know, check on everyone. Anyone else do that, or is it just me? I can already tell it‘s going to be good. Thanks to @CBee for the rec! ❤️
