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Dinosaurs: A Novel
Dinosaurs: A Novel | Lydia Millet
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Named one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2022 by Boston Globe, Literary Hub and The Millions A stunning new novel from the author of A Childrens Bible, a National Book Award finalist and one of the New York Times' 10 Best Books of 2020. Over twelve novels and two collections Lydia Millet has emerged as a major American novelist. Hailed as "a writer without limits" (Karen Russell) and "a stone-cold genius" (Jenny Offill), Millet makes fiction that vividly evokes the ties between people and other animals and the crisis of extinction. Her exquisite new novel is the story of a man named Gil who walks from New York to Arizona to recover from a failed love. After he arrives, new neighbors move into the glass-walled house next door and his life begins to mesh with theirs. In this warmly textured, drily funny, and philosophical account of Gils unexpected devotion to the family, Millet explores the uncanny territory where the self ends and community beginswhat one person can do in a world beset by emergencies. Dinosaurs is both sharp-edged and tender, an emotionally moving, intellectually resonant novel that asks: In the shadow of existential threat, where does hope live?
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Robotswithpersonality
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I hesitate to mention A Man Called Ove, because there's less concrete plot pieces in common, more a vibe. Gil is a man who is slowly recovering from a bad break up, not the death of his wife, and he's less a crabby old guy than an independently wealthy middle-aged man trying to feel he's doing something worthwhile. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? His wealth and how people react to it is a topic discussed, but it's less the way the narrative is propelled (no poor-little-rich-boy angle), and more something of a convenient plot device. The story can focus on Gil meeting his neighbours and those he interacts with when volunteering because it's not focused on his need to have a job. 4d
Robotswithpersonality 3/? In a larger, busier book, maybe the story could be reframed to include him working for a living, but the intimate scale works, as does the motivation of Gil constantly looking to help. People's flaws and the ugly and random things that can happen are not shied away from, but there's a current of strength and warmth that I enjoyed. I like to think it's a well-written case for UBI. 4d
Robotswithpersonality 4/? What might we do if we had the time outside work? And furthermore how valuable a person's time and caring is, even above their ability to contribute funds. It's Gil taking an interest, taking action, that makes the biggest differences to his friends/found-family. While he's encountered people that want to use him for money, it's the people in his life currently that appreciate him so much more for what he does because he cares. 4d
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Robotswithpersonality 5/5 It's becoming very clear I am partial to any books that take time to speak about birds; there is at least one significant plot point involving them in this book, but I think any space made for idle appreciation of feathered friends improves my opinion of a book. 😊 There's a thinner thread of environmental awareness also wound through the book, I think the sentiment is best expressed by the bird passages. ⚠️ animal death, bullying (edited) 4d
Texreader Amazing review! 4d
Robotswithpersonality @Texreader Thanks! Hope you like it! 3d
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Robotswithpersonality
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Hummingbird type: jewel 💎

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Lcsmcat
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Reading this at the same time as Robinson Crusoe really pointed out how introspective Gil is. (And how much more I like him than Robinson 😀) This also feels like a book that will reward multiple readings. It touches on so many topics that could be depressing, but is actually hope-filled. I look forward to my book club‘s discussion on Thursday.

BkClubCare Yay! I liked this one, lots of layers 5mo
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Lcsmcat
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Current book club selection.

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charl08
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There were about three thousand active satellites up in the sky, he'd read. Some twenty-thousand pieces of orbital debris. At any given moment, an average of nine thousand passenger planes flying.

And yet, he'd thought as he walked, without the last of the dinosaurs the sky would be empty.

BarbaraBB I loved this book 10mo
rachaich Loved The Children's Bible. 10mo
charl08 @BarbaraBB yes, it came highly recommended! 10mo
charl08 @rachaich I still haven't read that one. Oh my groaning TBR pile! 10mo
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CallMeIshmael
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Wow this book is absolutely magic, best book I have read this year. Wow fantastic. Highly highly recommend

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ManyWordsLater
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Great, quick read.

I will now be placing holds on all her other books.

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Soubhiville
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I bought this hoping a good chunk of it would be about walking cross country. It‘s not that.

But it is a good story of a man who makes a move (by walking) from New York to Arizona after a big break up, and getting to know his neighbors in his new place.

Not a lot of plot, but I enjoyed the characters and the descriptions of Arizona and it‘s plants and birds.

squirrelbrain I agree; I thought it would be about the cross-country walk and it wasn‘t, but I loved it nonetheless. 1y
Soubhiville @TheAromaofBooks this was my August #bookspin 🙂📚 1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
charl08 So glad I finally picked this one up - such a great read! 10mo
Soubhiville @charl08 glad you liked it! 10mo
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Soubhiville
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I love the 2nd of the month, because it‘s the day @TheAromaofBooks draws the #bookspin numbers! Here is what she chose for me this month.

I‘ve had The Little Friend on my shelf for years- I got it at a library booksale after loving The Goldfinch by Tartt.

Dinosaurs I picked up in the New Year‘s B&N sale where all the hardcovers are half priced. Looking forward to finally reading them both!

sarahbarnes I‘ve had The Little Friend on my shelf for years, too! 1y
Suet624 @sarahbarnes same. Can‘t believe I haven‘t read it yet. 1y
Soubhiville @Suet624 @sarahbarnes I know some folks are put off by the cover… creepy doll face. I don‘t mind it, I think I just have to be in the right frame of mind for a chunkster. Looking forward to it though! 1y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!!! 1y
TheLudicReader The Little Friend is my son‘s favourite Donna Tartt…and he‘s read them all. I think she could write about anything and make it worth reading. 1y
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Kazzie
Dinosaurs: A Novel | Lydia Millet
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Loved!! Would read again. Such lovely real characters, trying to do the right thing. Gil especially trying so hard to lead a meaningful and conscientious life

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azulaco
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Finally got around to reading this. I liked it, but it felt unfinished. Loved the writing. Interesting concept: MC who is so rich he doesn‘t have to work, but instead flails around trying to find purpose in his life through volunteer work and his friendships. He‘s so oddly clueless, I wanted to shake him, yet he‘s somehow sympathetic too. Not easy to pull that off. tournamentofbooks #ToB2023

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Melismatic
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I really enjoyed this writing. There is no real *plot* in terms of beginning, middle, and end. But the world and the characters are so well fleshed out and human — a real slice of life story.

I need to read more of this author.

BarbaraBB This is her best I think. The others are quite different and less straightforward 1y
Melismatic @BarbaraBB interesting! Which have you read? 1y
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BarbaraBB For me both of these started out real strong but I got lost in them at a certain point. I loved Dinosaurs though! 1y
Melismatic @BarbaraBB thanks! I‘ll have to look into. It seems meandery disjointed fiction is kind of her thing with a dash of realism? 1y
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perfectlywinged
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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I loved The Children‘s Bible so I am excited to start Millet‘s next book set in Arizona.

BarbaraBB This is my favorite Millet! (edited) 2y
perfectlywinged @BarbaraBB now I am really excited! 2y
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LadyCait84
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A subtle — even gentle — story of the power and value of community, even as an awareness of our disastrous climate realities and political divides looms in the background.

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Bookboss
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A man walks from New York to Arizona after a bad break-up and moves into a castle-like house. Next door is a house with glass walls, and he becomes friends with the couple and their children who live there. I was worried that the story would turn creepy, but instead it focused on relationships with neighbors, partners, and grief. This is an excellent book that I still think about.

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Pinta
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Mehso-so

Slow & subtle. 45-yr-old Gil, orphaned but wealthy, moves from NYC to Phoenix & makes friends w/ the neighbors. Activity vs. passivity, bullying vs. kindness, human activity vs. nature, resistance vs. avoidance. Clipped sentences, quirky humor. Couples. Grief & ghosts. Wealth & responsibility. But Gil‘s lostness edges annoyance. P176 “A lazy solution, his form of self-defense: throw money. But it was better thrown. He felt a little lighter.” 2022

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BookishShelly
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Loved this book. 5⭐️

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Kempfme
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I feel as though a lot of people are not giving this read the time it needs to get going. It is a very slow burn, but beautifully written. You really get to know the main character. #bookspin #tob @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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Larkken
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The March #bookspin list is primarily #tobshortlist for #tob23. First up is the tagged novel. Wish me luck!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
BarbaraBB The tagged book is goooood! 2y
Larkken @BarbaraBB I am enjoying it so far - very dif from my last tob, which was Nightcrawling. Which is good! Dunno if I could have done another book with that much sadness so soon. 2y
BkClubCare I see some past ToB books on that list. Enjoy 2y
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Vanessa
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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California snow day!

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HeatherBookNerd
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Such an endearing book. It‘s not a plot driven story bursting with action. Rather, it is a book where the main character gradually unfolds for the reader as he discovers himself within a small found family. I loved Gil so much. And what a beautiful ending.

Jas16 I really loved this one too. 2y
Tamra I need to read the physical copy because I‘m sure I‘d like it based on the Litsy love! I tried the audio and for some reason couldn‘t stick with it. 2y
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rmaclean4
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Loved this quiet but profound book about one man's life. I also loved The Children's Bible by the same author. The writing has an ease to it. Here is the last line of the novel:" How you came not from a couple or a few but from infinity. So you had no beginning. And you would never end." 4.5/5 ? #TOB23 #52bookclub23 #inheritance @Clwojick @BookBelle84 @jennifer80 @Librarybelle @triplem80 @AshleyHoss820 @LauraReads @KarenUK @britt_brooke

jlhammar This was a good one. And what a great last line! I'll have to try The Children's Bible sometime. 2y
rmaclean4 @jlhammar The Children's Bible has really stuck with me! 2y
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squirrelbrain I haven‘t read The Children‘s Bible yet - I think it has more mixed reviews than this one, which I loved. 2y
Librarybelle This author has been on my radar…I have to read one of her books soon! 2y
Ruthiella I agree, the writing does have a real ease to it. 👍 2y
Suet624 I liked this one too. 2y
BarbaraBB One of my favorites too from the shortlist 2y
Clwojick Fantastic! Way to go! 2y
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MysticFaerie
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4⭐️/5⭐️

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kwmg40
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Mehso-so

This story had some appealing characters and posed interesting questions but I found it rather slow-paced and was grateful that it was a relatively quick read.
#ToB2023

6th book finished for #FabulousFebruary @Andrew65
#BookSpinBingo #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks

Ruthiella I agree, the length worked in its favor. 👍 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
kwmg40 @Ruthiella Yes, it was just short enough that it never occurred to me to bail on it and I liked it more as I got further along. 2y
kwmg40 @TheAromaofBooks Thanks for stopping by! 2y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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AnnieMcC
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The book description is the story of a man who walks from NYC to Arizona after a failed love. The book basically begins after his walk and hardly references any part of the walk. . . It was okay, a quick read with likeable characters but I kept waiting for some big insight or development and it never happened.

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Ruthiella
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Millet is never going to be my favorite writer, but I found this to be a deft story with just enough undercurrent to make me dig for meaning. How difficult is it to be compassionate in our world and specifically in current American culture? Gil is rich and privileged. Even he, the top of the food chain, so to speak, is powerless in the face of modern societal and environmental challenges. How much is enough? #ToB2023

Cinfhen Great review…this book while compact left a big impression! I think it‘s on my top 5 shortlist 😊 2y
Ruthiella @Cinfhen I‘ve still got SEVEN books to go. Dunno if it‘ll make my top five…but it might if it sticks with me… 2y
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Suet624 Great review of this one. I like Millet and still I found this novel her easiest to connect with. 2y
Amiable Wonderful review! 2y
squirrelbrain Great review! This is in the top half of my list too @Cinfhen 2y
sarahbarnes Great review! I liked this one quite a bit. 2y
jlhammar Excellent review! I enjoyed this one more than I was expecting to. 2y
Tamra Can‘t wait to read - enticing review! 😃 2y
Ruthiella @Suet624 Yes. I think Millet often uses strange happenings (mermaids, apocalypse, etc.), but this one was quite straightforward. 2y
Ruthiella @squirrelbrain @sarahbarnes @jlhammar I definitely liked this more than I expected. Still too early to see where it‘ll land in the total shortlist for me. 🤔 2y
Ruthiella @Tamra @Amiable I hope I didn‘t oversell it. 🤞 2y
BarbaraBB Beautiful review. This book ended up being one of my favorites of the shortlist 2y
Ruthiella @BarbaraBB Thanks! It‘s definitely one to ponder. 2y
Hooked_on_books Good review! And I agree about Millet. I liked but didn‘t love this one. 2y
Ruthiella @Hooked_on_books Thanks! I‘m not going to seek out her back catalogue but glad I liked this one better than the last two. 2y
BkClubCare Great review. Her books are always unique and thought-provoking. 2y
Ruthiella @BkClubCare Thanks! I agree that her plots and subject matter are imaginative. 2y
Readerann Sounds intriguing. Hope I can get to it at some point. 2y
Ruthiella @Readerann It‘s a pretty short book, if you get a chance to check it out . 2y
kwmg40 Nice review. I'm hoping to start this one soon. 2y
Ruthiella @kwmg40 Thanks! Looking forward to your thoughts on it! 2y
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Bethanyroe
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Mehso-so

Overall, the book was good. It was a really sweet story, and the characters were endearing. It just fell a little flat of being great.

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Jas16
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This is why I wanted to read the #tob23 shortlist titles- a book I likely never would have read otherwise and absolutely adored. Second book in a row without a lot of plot but I loved reading about Gil, a genuinely good guy doing the best that he and trying to make real connections. I could see myself reading this again.

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Sophronisba
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After a slow start, I ended up finding this pretty compelling. I really liked the characters and the writing was beautiful. The themes of community and loneliness are well-handled and give the reader a lot to think about.

BarbaraBB I loved this one. You‘re doing good with the shortlist! Will you be joining us again for our #LitsyToB23? 2y
Cathythoughts I really enjoyed this one too ♥️ 2y
BarbaraBB 👍🏽❤️ 2y
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Erinreadsthebooks
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I‘m DNF-ing at over halfway through…and that says a lot. “Boring” is not a descriptor I use often but seems spot on for this one. Character driven is my jam, but I could care less about Gil. Millet‘s other book (which oddly isn‘t mentioned in her author‘s blurb 🤔) didn‘t work for me either, so I can officially cross her off my list.

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cariashley
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Eh. This struggled to hold my attention on audio, although it was read really well. As others have said, it felt a bit flat to me and never really pulled me in. #tob23

BarbaraBB That‘s a pity. I enjoyed this one a lot. 2y
cariashley @BarbaraBB I see that. I don‘t think I was in the right headspace for it. And print would probably have been better than audio. 🫤 2y
squirrelbrain I really liked this one too, on audio, but I feel like I was in the right headspace for something ‘quiet‘. 2y
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BarbaraBB Print did work good indeed. Well, at least it‘s another one completed for the #TOB23! 2y
Megabooks Sorry it wasn‘t a win for you. 2y
Ruthiella Bummer. I‘m still looking forward to it because I didn‘t like the previous two books that I read from her. This will be the 3rd strike if I hate it. 😂 2y
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RebelReader
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Mehso-so

Not my favorite and I‘m glad it was short. 🤪
It seems like I either really like these #ToB23 books or they leave me cold.

Cinfhen I thought this was good, not great and yes….loved the length 😁 2y
squirrelbrain This is on the top part of my own personal #ToB shortlist, but maybe that‘s because there‘s so many meh ones…! 2y
Hooked_on_books I liked this, but not as much as many others had. I agree that it‘s a weird list this year. 2y
Ruthiella Another so-so! Now I‘m super curious to see where I land! 2y
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Erinreadsthebooks
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I‘m trying…and hoping it starts keeping my attention a little better. 🤞

Tamra The blurb is very intriguing. 2y
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Cathythoughts
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I really enjoyed this listen. I liked , even loved Gil, who is finding his way through a painful breakup, who is still and I imagine always will be, figuring out what life is all about. There are some nice characters in this book. I loved figuring out in my mind why it‘s called Dinosaurs. There was a welcome softness in the writing and the story. I must look up more by Lydia Millet 👍🏻

squirrelbrain Gil was so lovely! ❤️ 2y
Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain He really was ! ♥️ 2y
Ruthiella Great review! I‘m looking forward to this one! 2y
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Cathythoughts @Ruthiella Looking forward to your thoughts! It‘s a thought provoking book ♥️💔 2y
LeahBergen “A welcome softness”. I like that! Lovely review. 2y
Megabooks Great review! 2y
Tamra Titles are often such a puzzle - I don‘t always have a good guess. I‘m curious as to how often publishers pick the titles over authors. 🤔 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Thanks Leah. I think the softness comes mostly from the MC Gil ❤️ 2y
Cathythoughts @Megabooks Thanks Meg X 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra The meaning is beautifully revealed at the end , but I loved puzzling over it as I read. I imagine you‘d like this one ❤️ 2y
Tamra @Cathythoughts I will stack! I hope my library has the audio version. 🤞🏾 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra By the way , I started watching Three Pines Series on Tv. So good. I needed a good Tv show to go to .. delighted 👍🏻 2y
Tamra @Cathythoughts yay! I think the casting is quite good, especially Gamache. I burned through the episodes during my lunch breaks and now have to wait. 😩 I don‘t recall the details of the novels sufficiently to say how closely they align, but it wouldn‘t bother me if they didn‘t. 2y
Tamra @Cathythoughts I put a hold on the audio edition and the blurb sounds really good. 😊 2y
jlhammar Wonderful review! I also enjoyed this audiobook. 2y
Cathythoughts @jlhammar Thanks! It‘s so good ♥️ 2y
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sarahbarnes
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I really enjoyed this endearing book. Quiet and careful, the narrative style very much embodies the essence of the MC. I too was drawn into the lives of these characters. A win from #ToB2023!

merelybookish This might be my favourite that I've read! 2y
sarahbarnes @merelybookish it‘s right up there for me, too! 2y
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Cinfhen This was a pleasant read - from the shortlist it‘s on the better side ☺️ 2y
sarahbarnes @Cinfhen right?! 😳 2y
Ruthiella Who knows? Maybe this one will take The Rooster 🐓? 2y
sarahbarnes @Ruthiella I think I would be on board with that based on the ones I‘ve read so far! 2y
jlhammar Great review! It really was endearing. Glad you enjoyed it. 2y
Megabooks Agreed! Great review! 2y
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jlhammar
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Really good listen. My first Millet so wasn‘t sure what to expect. Gil is a great character and it was a pleasure to spend time with him. I also dig the title (birds being descendants of dinosaurs) and the various ways you see it reflected in the story. Is Gil a dinosaur among birds? Does it speak to his (or our collective) journey changing, growing, adapting, surviving? I‘m sure there are more layers I‘ll be thinking about in the days to come.

jlhammar The Book of Goose is still my current #ToB23 favorite, but I have several left to read so who knows where I'll land (Babel, Tomorrow and Mercury Pictures are the ones I'm most excited to get to). 2y
BarbaraBB Great update on where you stand. Looking forward to our tournament! 2y
batsy I'm excited about Babel and The Book of Goose! 2y
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Hooked_on_books
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Gil is an independently wealthy man meandering his way through life, trying to do good things for others but otherwise lacking focus. We see his current life in Arizona and his past in NYC as well as how they intersect. There‘s a bit of a melancholic tone here in this interesting character study. #tob2023

BarbaraBB Yes to all of this! 2y
Ruthiella I‘m so curious to see how I get along with this considering I mildly disliked the other two Millet novels I previously read for the TOB. 2y
BkClubCare @Ruthiella - this one is my favorite yet. 2y
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Chelsea.Poole Great review! 2y
sarahbarnes I picked this up at the library today and I‘m really excited to try it! Great review! 2y
BarbaraBB @Ruthiella I did too but this one is the most straightforward until now and therefore way better imo 2y
Cinfhen This was rather a simple story but it left a big impression!! 2y
squirrelbrain I agree about the melancholy, there was a sad edge throughout. Great review! 2y
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merelybookish
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Finished my last book of 2022 last night at 11:30 pm, and what a book! How to describe it? About a guy who just wants to do good in the world. One of those books that reminds you how small acts can make a difference. Also people are messy and complicated and that's okay. I was smitten! A new fave for #tob23
Brought my year-end total to 125 books! Maybe my best year ever!
Happy New Year Littens! Here's to more good books in 2023!

Cathythoughts Happy New Year ♥️ I just started this one on audio.. sounds good. 2y
squirrelbrain I loved this one too! 2y
batsy 125! That's amazing 🙌🏾 Happy New Year! 2y
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sarahbarnes Wow, great work! And great review. I‘m excited to pick this one up at the library next week. 2y
Ruthiella 125 books is awesome! Happy New Year to you! 🥳 2y
Megabooks Fantastic!! 🎉🎉 I loved this too! 2y
jlhammar Awesome! Happy New Year! I‘m in line for this audiobook. Hoping I get a chance to listen before the tournament. 2y
Reggie Happy New Year! 2y
AnneCecilie Happy New Year 🎆 2y
BarbaraBB Happy new year! I loved this one too 2y
LeahBergen Happy New Year! 2y
merelybookish @Cathythoughts I listened to it too. I hope you enioy! 2y
merelybookish @batsy Thanks! I credit Canadian winters! 😄 2y
merelybookish @sarahbarnes Thanks! Look forward to your take! 2y
merelybookish @Ruthiella Thank you! It's a personal record. 2y
merelybookish @Megabooks Yes, I hope it goes far! 2y
merelybookish @jlhammar It's a great read! I hope it comes through in time. 😀 2y
merelybookish @BarbaraBB I think it could be a contender! Or I hope so. 2y
BiblioLitten That‘s a great total! Happy New Year and happy reading. 📚😃 2y
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ManyWordsLater
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Might be my last book haul of 2022.

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BkClubCare
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Loved this. LOVE ❤️ 💕 💗 🐦 🦅 🛹 🦕

#TOB23 #QuietProfound #LitPie

Ruthiella Yay! 😃 2y
BarbaraBB Me too! 2y
Megabooks Same! 2y
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BkClubCare
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“It was a peach 🍑 pie” 🥧
#TOB23 #iLovePie #CaresPieShow #PieinLit #LitPie

BkClubCare Millet creates such interesting people. 2y
BkClubCare I am LOVING this. 2y
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BookishTrish
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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Is cozy literary fiction a genre? If so - this book is it.

BkClubCare Cozy yet evocative. 2y
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Deblovestoread
Dinosaurs: A Novel | Lydia Millet
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#BookReport #PlayingCatchUp

Still loving the Gaslight murder mystery series and a big change has happened at the end of this one. Secret of Snow was good for #LMPBC, enjoyed Matzah Ball and Mouth to Mouth. Favorite of the bunch is the tagged book. Working my way through the TOB23 short list, still on the fence about my two current books. Ariadne is last book for #Booked2022.

Cinfhen Amazing week!!!! And im curious to hear what you‘ll say about 2Am in Little A & 2y
Cinfhen I really liked 2y
Cinfhen We read so many of the same books!!! 2y
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BarbaraBB
Dinosaurs: A Novel | Lydia Millet
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What a gem of a book. Gil is a wealthy man who hasn‘t been happy in NY. He decides to give it all up, walk all the way to Arizona and start afresh. It‘s not easy but he tries. He is such a kind and good man. I rooted for him all 230 pages. Beautiful and touching! #ToB2023

Ruthiella I hope I like it as much as you! I‘m skeptical of Millet! 😂 2y
Cathythoughts Sounds interesting! I think I might try on audio 👍🏻 2y
Hooked_on_books Nice! My copy is waiting for me at the library, but I may not be able to get it until after Christmas. I look forward to it! 2y
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Chelsea.Poole I rooted for Gil too! 2y
BarbaraBB @Ruthiella I was too, but this is unlike her others. It is quite straightforward and reminds me a bit of Strout 2y
BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts Please do. I think you‘ll love it too! 2y
BarbaraBB @Chelsea.Poole He is so kind to everyone! Admirable 🤍 2y
Cinfhen I did this one on audio @Cathythoughts it was great‼️Enjoy ♥️ 2y
squirrelbrain Ooh good, looking forward to this one! I‘m going to listen on audio too @Cathythoughts @Cinfhen 2y
Cinfhen It‘s a quick pleasant listen @squirrelbrain 😊 2y
JamieArc Ooh I can‘t resist reading about longs walks. Stacking this. 2y
sarahbarnes Great review! I‘m on hold for this at the library and I‘m looking forward to it. 2y
Megabooks Glad you enjoyed this too. V different than 2y
BarbaraBB @Megabooks very different. I liked this much more. I also preferred it to 2y
BarbaraBB @JamieArc the book is not really about the walk. I was disappointed about that too but it really is a great book nevertheless 2y
CarolynM Stacked🙂 2y
Suet624 We end up reading some pretty grim books so it was lovely to read a book about a nice man that you can root for. 2y
BarbaraBB @Suet624 Exactly! It feels good between all unreliable narrators 😉 2y
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ImperfectCJ
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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Although I found the ending a little disappointing, overall I thought this novel was excellent. It's an honest portrayal of mid-life, when even those of us who thought we were paying attention open our eyes one morning and realize that 1) we're mortal in a more urgent way than we'd felt it before, and 2) we went a little sideways when we thought we'd been following the path to happiness and fulfillment and aren't where we thought we were. #tob2023

BarbaraBB I have not finished yet so don‘t know about the ending but I am loving it so far! 2y
rmaclean4 So looking forward to this book! 2y
Megabooks Great review! 2y
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Suet624
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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This is the 3rd book I‘ve read by Millet. I‘ve liked every one of them. This might be the most “normal” of the three. I listened to the audio and was interested the entire time which rarely happens with audio-fiction. Gil was a lovely character, overcoming the recent loss of a partner and long-ago loss of his parents. Watching as he developed relationships in a new location was a lovely experience. #TOB23.

BarbaraBB I am reading this one too at the moment. Just a few chapters in and I am enjoying it very much. 2y
squirrelbrain Looking forward to this, especially now after your review. I‘ll be listening on audio too. 2y
Megabooks 💯 agree with your review! 2y
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Suet624 @BarbaraBB I'm sure you've read the other reviews on this. It's surprisingly quiet but engaging. 2y
Suet624 @squirrelbrain I hope you like it! 2y
Suet624 @Megabooks I saw that you liked it. Hard to put my finger on why it resonated so much with me. Maybe I'd like to think I am more than a little like Gil. 2y
sarahbarnes I have this one on hold at the library and am excited to get it after your review! 2y
Hooked_on_books I‘m curious to see what I think of this one. My library hold should be in soon. 2y
Suet624 @sarahbarnes I found the book very moving but I can't exactly tell you why. Still trying to figure it out myself. I look forward to hearing what you think. 2y
Suet624 @Hooked_on_books I look forward to hearing what you think. 2y
Cinfhen Exactly- it‘s a quiet novel but leaves a big impact 🥰 2y
Ruthiella Looking forward to reading something more normal from this author! 😂 (edited) 2y
Suet624 @Cinfhen I was really looking forward to reading this after seeing your review 😍 (edited) 2y
Suet624 @Ruthiella Hahaha. 2y
Cinfhen Awwww xxx thanks!!! Glad you enjoyed it!! 2y
batsy I've had Millet on my TBR for so long! I was interested in this because of the unique title—turns out it's not about prehistoric creatures, as such 😂 I'm looking forward to it. 2y
Suet624 @batsy LOL. Nope, no dinosaurs as such. 😂😂 2y
BkClubCare Ty! A friend loaned me her hardcover. (Good to know audio is excellent) 2y
Suet624 @BkClubCare I hope you have the same experience with the book as I did. 2y
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Chelsea.Poole
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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Gil, raised by his grandmother, now a grown man, has strong moral character. His grandmother was absolutely horrid, in my view. He walks across the country and ends up in Phoenix where he becomes involved with his neighbors‘ lives, who happen to live in a literal glass house. Gil begins to notice birds that have been shot dead in his area which he finds out for despicable. Not big on plot, but meaningful scenes make it a pick.
#ToB23 long list

Chelsea.Poole Also, who are the dinosaurs? Gil? The birds? People in general? 2y
BarbaraBB Intriguing review. I have this in my shelves. 2y
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Ruthiella Another I‘ll probably only read if it makes the shortlist. I‘ve read two other from Millet (also because of the TOB) but didn‘t love them. 2y
Chelsea.Poole oops--forgot to mention this was also my #doublespin @thearomaofbooks 2y
Megabooks Excellent review! 2y
Megabooks And yes, v odd title! 2y
Readerann Hmmm. Will probably read if it makes the shortlist. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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Megabooks
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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@Cinfhen wrote a great review about how this book is full of small moments w/ big impacts. So true. This is a satisfying book to read.

Gil, an independently wealthy New Yorker, needs a shake up and walks all the way to Phoenix where he buys a house next to a family. As he becomes more involved in their lives, he begins to open up about what brought him to Phoenix so suddenly and finds the community he‘s been longing for. As I said, v satisfying!

Megabooks This is a kind of straightforward book for a usual #toblonglist pick, but I really enjoyed it. Available on #hoopla in the US. @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain @Ruthiella @sarahbarnes @Suet624 @Hooked_on_books @Chelsea.Poole @Addison_Reads @RebelReader @MicheleinPhilly I hope I‘m not missing anyone! 2y
Kimberlone I won a Goodreads giveaway for this one but haven‘t touched it yet. Good to know that you and @Cinfhen recommend it! It will probably have to wait until the new year but now I am more motivated to get to it soon! 2y
Ruthiella Actually I am glad it was straightforward. I‘ve read two books from Millet and they were not favorites. Not terrible but not my cup of tea. Sweet Lamb of Heaven and 2y
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sarahbarnes Great review! I‘ve got this one on hold and am interested to check it out. @Ruthiella I didn‘t realize this is the same writer who wrote A Children‘s Bible. 2y
Addison_Reads I was a fan of this one too, but I also have enjoyed other books by this author. 2y
Megabooks @Kimberlone fantastic! I hope you enjoy it. Free books are wonderful! 2y
Megabooks @Ruthiella that‘s where I recognized her name! I enjoyed children‘s Bible, but I‘d hardly believe this is the same author. Other than a semi-weird friend who loves birds and the initial walking, this is a very normal book. 👍🏻👍🏻 (edited) 2y
Megabooks @sarahbarnes yes! Me either. I hope you like it. 2y
Megabooks @Addison_Reads I‘m so glad you enjoyed it. You and I usually agree. I can almost always count on liking the ones you positively review! 😁 2y
Cinfhen This did feel VERY different from her previous books - excellent review @Megabooks - it‘s a slim story, which I very much appreciated but it does leave a long impression. It‘s quiet. I think you‘ll like it @sarahbarnes @Kimberlone I listened on audio via #Hoopla too!!! 2y
Cinfhen @Addison_Reads I really LOVED this one, but it was WHACKY, right @Reggie 😉 2y
Reggie I put this on Xmas lists family members wanted us to make, and I‘m gonna sound like that girl from Willy Wonka, but I better get it. Lol jk. I loved Mermaids and the biblical one that just came out last year. Can‘t think of the title. 2y
BarbaraBB I wasn‘t a real fan of both her other books so I am glad with your review, because I couldn‘t resist buying a copy of course 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2y
Chelsea.Poole I‘m relieved to see the “straightforward” description 😅 I‘m looking forward to this one. 2y
Suet624 I really liked the children‘s bible so I‘m glad to see this one is well received by you all. 2y
Megabooks @Reggie I hope it‘s under your tree! I think the biblical one is this, which I loved too. 2y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB I hope you end up enjoying it! 2y
Megabooks @Chelsea.Poole 😂😂 yes, definitely different than the other book of hers that I‘ve read, but quietly quite beautiful. 2y
Megabooks @Suet624 I hope you enjoy this if you are able to get to it. 2y
Suet624 Thanks for letting me know it's on Hoopla. I found it! 2y
Megabooks @Suet624 great, especially since it made the brackets! 2y
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Cinfhen
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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#ToB23 long list - After a breakup, Gil an independently wealthy New Yorker leaves the city and walks his way to Phoenix to begin a quiet life in the wilds. Instead he becomes enmeshed with his neighbors & rural community life. This book lacks BIG moments but it‘s small everyday life experiences creates BIG impacts. A definite pick! Audio #Hoopla

Addison_Reads I really enjoyed this one too and was happy to see it on the list. 2y
Cinfhen I‘d like to see this one advance @Addison_Reads !!! 2y
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BarbaraBB It sounds good! Thanks for tagging me! 2y
Megabooks I‘m reading this right now. Thanks for the heads up that it was on hoopla! 2y
Cinfhen I‘m glad you picked it up @Megabooks !!! 2y
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Cinfhen
Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET
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I bailed on this earlier in the month but since it‘s now on the #ToB23 long-list I thought I‘d give it a second chance. It‘s actually good. Millet has a way of effortlessly writing the inner lives of highly moneyed privileged New Yorkers. Gil is an interesting character. Audio #Hoopla

Ruthiella Ooh! Good to know to give it a second chance if at first it doesn‘t flow! 2y
Megabooks Didn‘t realize it was on hoopla. I‘ll check it out! 2y
BarbaraBB Good to know. I bought a copy of it! 2y
squirrelbrain I‘m planning on listening to this on Audible, as I can‘t seem to get it anywhere else. 2y
Cinfhen This ended up being a pick & it went deeper than I originally thought but it‘s a quiet story. No real BIG moments but still engaging @Ruthiella @Megabooks @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain 2y
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