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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It | Elle Cosimano
Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimanos adult debut Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is the first in a witty, fast-paced mystery series, following struggling suspense novelist and single mom Finlay Donovan, whose fiction treads dangerously close to the truth as she becomes tangled in real-life murder investigations...
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TEArificbooks
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Stephanie Plum meets Dead to Me. A single mom who is an author is discussing her next book with her agent at Panera when she is mistaken for hitman discussing her job. Over the top ridiculousness ensues yet it might be plausible.

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JackOBotts
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This was my February #bookspin (Kindle Read), and it was a fun one. Looking forward to seeing where that surprise of a cliffhanger takes us in book #2.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
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Victoriahoperose
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I loved this book so much. It was so much fun. It definitely had Stephanie Plum vibes to it which I really enjoyed. There was mystery, romance, friendship and humor. I just enjoyed the characters and the story so much. It was a light read that I couldn‘t put down and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

CoffeeNBooks This series was so much fun! Looking forward to book #4! 2mo
Victoriahoperose @CoffeeNBooks I have had this book on my shelf for the longest time and have been saving it and I‘m so glad I got to it. I cannot wait to read the next one. Definitely exceeded what I even expected 😊 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
marleed It is so much fun to read the first book in a series and realize how lucky you are that you can to read the next books back-to-back! Not that you really do but imagining that you can is all part of the thrill! 2mo
Victoriahoperose @marleed so true!!! 2mo
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MissyD
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I went into this book hoping I would like it. But fearing it was overhyped. I had like 7 people recommend it to me. So I finally read it. HOLY COW. It was a fun read. Book of the month? Probably not. But fun and quirky. And I can‘t wait to read the next one. Book #17

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I loved this one! 2mo
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CoffeeNBooks
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#Two4Tuesday
1. Yes! My first car was a manual.
2. Finlay's minivan
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TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 2mo
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katiekat311
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First completed read of the year did NOT disappoint.
Stressed out mom riding the hot mess express, throw in a murder mystery.
Frustrations & triumphs of life abound in this witty, heartfelt & fast-paced read.

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CoffeeNBooks
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#12Booksof2023
Finlay Donovan is just trying to write another book so she can pay her bills and take care of her kids. But she finds herself in the most ridiculous of circumstances, and has to solve a mystery or get blamed for it herself. With her kids' trusty nanny Vero by her side, they become quite the pair of detectives.
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Andrew65 Looks well worth a read. 3mo
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LeticiaToraci
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The first book in this series was very funny and entertaining. Let's see how the sequel will be.

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Sara_Planz
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I am so glad I finally picked this up at the suggestion of a fellow bookish buddy! This was hilarious, cozy, and downright fun with just the right touch of romance. I will definitely be continuing this series!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Coolest picture ever!!! 7mo
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3.5 ⭐️

I think I had too high of expectations based on all the 5 star reviews as it wasn‘t really a 5 star book in my opinion. Finlay Donovan Is Killing It was an easy, quick read with a really good ending and some great characters. But I think I missed the charm and comedic relief that so many others enjoyed. #LitsyLoveReads

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Kshakal
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Thanks for the book @Mommamanzi !! I can‘t wait to read it!! #cbbc

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kimmypete1
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Just got home from a Mediterranean cruise. We had stops in Italy and Croatia, and we browsed several bookstores along the way. Decided my traveling abroad “thing” is going to be picking up a book I loved in the countries I travelled to. Here is Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert in Italian (that cover 😍) and Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano in Croatian.

kspenmoll What a wonderful idea( books) & what sounds like a fabulous cruise! 9mo
Meshell1313 Ooh those covers! 😍 so fun! 9mo
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Kris10H
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Book #58
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This novel is kind of how Bridget Jones Diary would be if you added in some Murders and detective work. Good read. 😊

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sarahgreatlove
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Implausible and crazy in the best kind of way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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BBooks
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Another vacation read 🏖 and was good. I had a good time with this one ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Johanna414
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This was SO much fun! I probably never would have picked it up if not for a recommendation from a coworker, but I‘m really glad I did.

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Scochrane26
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Could have been productive today, but I had to find out how this book ended! Definitely enjoyed the mystery, humor, & characters, I guess I now have another series to keep up with.

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CoffeeNBooks
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Thanks so much to my #LitsyLove family for this wonderful surprise mail! I can't wait to read this book, and I love this coffee flavor! Thanks so much for thinking of me! 💙

AmyG Hope you are good! 😘 11mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻 11mo
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Eggs ❤️😎📚 11mo
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CoffeeNBooks
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Thanks so much for the surprise bookmail, Misty!! I've been looking forward to reading this because I really liked Elle Cosimano's Nearly Gone. Thanks so much for thinking of me, my sweet friend! 💗 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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Check out my Book Recommendation on Book Interrupted‘s Manuscript Monday here https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-finlay-donovan-is-killing...

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HeyT
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This made the perfect book for my commute. I knew I would finish it on the way home from work today so I preemptively borrowed the next two before heading out. Finlay‘s life is a dumpster fire and you can‘t help but root for her while at the same time loving the flames.

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Gissy
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I think most of you know the premise of this story. Finlay is talking with her editor about her novel and someone heard words like contract, kill him, payment, and thought they were talking about a hitperson and now wants to hire Finlay. This is an absurd, unrealistic contemporary adult cozy mystery for me. So funny. I was laughing on all the time. It was good after all my busy month and after serious books. This is for laugh. Don‘t expect more ⬇️

mabell It does sound fun! 12mo
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Gissy @mabell It absurd but fun☺️ 12mo
Gissy @mabell It absurd but fun☺️ 12mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 12mo
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ncsufoxes
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I listened to this one on audio. At first I wasn‘t sure about all the different voices the book narrator was using but about halfway through I was hooked. I don‘t read a whole lot of fiction but I liked this one. It was an interesting story & funny at times. I‘ve already checked out the next one from the library (via Libby/audio). Definitely looking forward to reading the rest in the series. #bookspin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 12mo
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angieinwonderland
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I had heard mixed things and picked this up as a second attempt at filling my cozy mystery reading challenge. I did not like the dynamic between the characters at all. I know people said you had to suspend your belief for this book, but that encompassed too much for me. I returned it to my tbr and hope it speaks to me at a different time and mood.

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ShawnYLibros
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My current reads

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HeatherBlue
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When all the library holds come in at the same time 😂

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SarahBookInterrupted
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This is a good one! It isn‘t like any murder mystery that I‘ve read. I‘ve already recommended it to my mother who‘s a huge fan of the genre. The main character reminds me of my mother. Someone who kinda falls into unusual situations and always seems to make the best of them in the most hilarious and interesting ways. Being around people like that you‘re always thinking ‘what‘s next?‘ 😂I love Finlay and was completely absorbed by her story.

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Coueriamb
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1. Season? Fall
Snack? I usually don‘t eat while reading, but I do like some pretzels
Color? Darker Green
Flower? Lilly of the Valley
Book Setting? Modern day tbh
Beverage? Coffee
Game? Pokemon to keep it easy- but 90‘s platformers have my heart

2. Tagged! Alongside Conjure Women and Town of Babylon

Eggs Thanks for playing 🥳📚👏🏻 13mo
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Karkar
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I was surprised how much I enjoyed this it was an easy fast read. Not sure if the antics will be something I would want to read again and again. The comparisons to Stephanie Plum I totally agree with.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Loved this one!! 13mo
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ReadingOver50
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This book was surprisingly wonderful. I picked it up on a whim and am so glad that I did. It felt reminiscent of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series with the whacky characters and crazy adventures. I really liked Finlay's relationship with her nanny/business partner. Definitely looking forward to reading more in this series.

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♥️

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Kat.Kao
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The premise (novelist and exhausted mother is mistaken for a contract killer) sounded so fun, but the book is just fine. The tone is breezy but I didn‘t find it funny, and I found Finlay really irritating. It was mildly entertaining. I just wish it had been funnier and that Finlay hadn‘t come across as being so mean as she did to me.

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julesG
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I picked this up from #MountTBR after reading @DGRachel's review. I couldn't put it down and was grumpy when I had to.

Finlay Donovan is a writer, divorcee, single mum and her life seems to be falling apart. Then a woman at the next table overhears her conversation with her agent and sees the content of her bag and comes to the wrong-right conclusion that Finlay might be the perfect killer for hire. Hands-on research for her new novel?

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julesG Will definitely pick up the second book in the series soon. #SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65 14mo
Andrew65 Sounds great 👏👏👏 14mo
TheSpineView Fantastic! Love when I find a new series. 14mo
SarahBookInterrupted Looks good. I‘ve just put it on hold at my library and @TheSpineView I feel the same. 14mo
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Rachiiebookdragon
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A great book, very funny at moments.

Read for reading challenges.

5/5

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DGRachel
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Delightful! Finlay Donovan, struggling author, divorcee, and single mom is in breach of her latest book contract. An overheard conversation with her agent in a Panera leads to a misunderstanding that turns Finlay‘s life upside down as she takes on a new roll as a reluctant contract killer. Mostly unbelievable, absolutely hysterical, and completely entertaining, I can‘t wait to read more of Finlay‘s adventures.

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Jenken1998
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Well, that was over the top fun. Any book that makes me LOL gets 5 🌟 from me. Down and out mystery writing mother of two accidentally becomes a hitman. It was ridiculous fun and just what i needed.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Loved this one!! 1y
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ChasingOm
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This week‘s #SouperSunday recipe came from the NYT Cooking section - Chickpea Harissa Soup. Listened to the first few chapters of the tagged while cooking and eating…the perfect combo! 🔪😂

Credit to @TheBookHippie for inspiring my weekly meal prep plans! 🥣

Tamra So delicious! 1y
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Can we please cease the “First-Name-Last-Name-is-Verbing-Noun” and “The-Adjective-Noun-of-First-Name-Last-Name” freaking book title trend?? Enough is enough. 😂 But, I digress. It took a minute for this to grow on me, but a struggling author who accidentally becomes a hit woman is sneakily funny and entertaining. I‘ll definitely continue this fun series!

Hooked_on_books I love this series! The latest one comes out at the end of the month! 1y
Sarahreadstoomuch Yes! Just finished this yesterday too and felt the same. So fun! 1y
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AlaMich I love your rant! I feel that way about the cover-with-a-woman‘s-back-on-it trend also. I refuse to read them on principle. 😂 1y
britt_brooke @AlaMich YES. 😂😂 I‘ve had enough of that, too! 1y
LiteraryinLawrence I was just talking about this naming trend with @BennettBookworm recently! Lol 1y
britt_brooke @LiteraryinLawrence 😂😂 I usually enjoy watching cover and title trends, but this is so overplayed! 1y
BennettBookworm Lollll agreed! 1y
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Sarahreadstoomuch
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I‘ll admit, I was VERY skeptical at first. But all of my concerns were eventually explained and while absolutely far fetched, this was a joy ride to listen to. I‘m now looking forward to continuing the series 😊

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#Shelfie or maybe hoarder of books!! 🤷🏻‍♀️📚❤️
My happy place ❤️

#JanuaryJazz

dabbe Absolutely stunning.❣️ 1y
DivineDiana Fabulous! Oh to have that much space for my books! 1y
UwannaPublishme Wow! 😍😍😍 Wish all my books were this organized! 1y
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Kimberlone Oh my goodness! Your library is amazing! 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @dabbe thank you!! ❤️ 1y
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Read4life Just wonderful! It‘d be my happy place, too 💙 1y
Oryx Truly beautiful ❤️ 1y
5feet.of.fury Looks gorgeous! 1y
KristiAhlers I truly think your space is amazing! 1y
Megabooks Love it!! #goals 1y
iread2much That looks so pretty and professional! Like a magazine 1y
Cupcake12 I love this ❤️ 1y
Pageturner1 holy cow thats yours @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, its a private library 😀 1y
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TheSpineView I absolutely love your library. If only I had a tad more room.😏 1y
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Read4life
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Thank you, @BennettBookworm for including this one on your #AuldLangSpine list. I really liked it and have requested the audiobook for book 2!

#AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
#2023ReadySetRead #nobuy2023 #BookSpinBingo
@Clwojick @PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks

BennettBookworm Yay I‘m so glad to hear it!! 1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
Clwojick I love these books! Can't wait to read the 3rd on in February. 1y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I‘ve read the first one and it was really good!! 💗📚💙

#Murder!
#JanuaryJazz

Eggs Perfect 🤩 👏🏻 1y
Read4life Started book 1 today. Enjoying it so far 🤓 1y
ChasingOm I just downloaded the audio for book 1 yesterday! 1y
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Read4life
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It‘s a widely known fact that most moms are ready to kill someone by eight thirty A.M. on any given morning.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

#AuldLangSpine @monalyisha @BennettBookworm

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this book!! 💗🖤 1y
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AvidReader25
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Could not put this one down! A single mom in the midst of a custody battle with her philandering ex, finds herself mistaken for a professional hitman. I loved the banter, so entertaining! The nanny-turned-accountant, Vero, definitely makes the book. The whole thing was just absolutely fun. Suspend your belief and enjoy the ride.

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Cinfhen
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My first listen of the year and my first book from @MallenNC and it was PERFECT 🤩 I really enjoyed this light hearted story of single mom Finlay who is mistakenly assumed to be a hired killer. Chaos & hilarity ensues. Can‘t wait to read the next book in the series. #ALspine @monalyisha #52BookClub23 #AboutMurder

Ruthiella If you like this, you might also like 1y
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Cinfhen Thanks for the rec @Ruthiella 😃 and adding you @azulaco to my tag list 1y
KarenUK This sounds so fun! 💕 1y
Cinfhen It really was FUN @KarenUK even though you need to suspend belief 😅 1y
monalyisha Hooray, @Cinfhen! You and @MallenNC are already…ahem…”killing” it. 🎉 1y
Librarybelle I really need to move this up my to read list! 1y
Cinfhen @Librarybelle I really think you‘d like this one, Jess!! Audio was excellent 1y
squirrelbrain Sounds fun! 😁 1y
Cinfhen If you want a fun, lighthearted audio @squirrelbrain I‘d easily recommend this one ☝️ 1y
LaraReads Agreed! The audio is great, and it is a fun & easy little story. 1y
Cinfhen I‘m looking forward to the next book @LaraReads but I‘ll wait a bit…, 1y
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My first audio listen for 2023 from @MallenNC #ALspine list @monalyisha is FANTASTIC 😄
Totally loving it! Using for #Booked2023 #ProperNounInTheTitle #52Books23 #AboutMurder

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LeeRHarry You‘re also killing it with getting a good start to all your challenges too Cindy! 😄 1y
KarenUK Happy New Year! Off to flying start!! 1y
Librarybelle I have to read this! I‘ve heard so many good things about it 1y
BarbaraBB You‘re on fire again! 1y
squirrelbrain Well done you! You‘ll have all the challenges done by the end of Jan! 🤣 1y
LaraReads I really liked this! So funny. Started the 2nd book last year, I don‘t know if I finished it though! 🤦🏻‍♀️ You are also KILLING IT! 😅 1y
MallenNC I‘m glad you‘re enjoying it! I thought it was so fun. I hope to get to the next one in that series soon. 1y
monalyisha Happy New Year! 🥳 1y
Deblovestoread You are off to a fantastic start! 1y
Cinfhen Im definitely going to continue on with the series @MallenNC Im almost done and found it SUPER ENTERTAINING @Deblovestoread @monaliyasha @larareads @squirrelbrain @barbarabb @librarybelle @KarenUK @LeeRHarry 1y
LaraReads Woo hoo!! 1y
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MartinaLove
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4/5⭐

Funny. Twisty. Cozy.

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Read4life
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Thank you for a great #AuldLangSpine list @BennettBookworm . I‘ve only read Evelyn Hugo but have a few others on my TBR. I‘m going to start with these 3 in January. I already have them so I‘m set.

#ALSpine

Cinfhen Love your graphics!! I‘ll be reading this one too, which was on my #ALspine list 1y
BennettBookworm Yayyy this makes me so happy! 1y
Read4life Thank you, @Cinfhen. I‘ve heard good things about the series. 1y
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