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4 Stars • "None of This Is True" by Lisa Jewell is a psychological thriller where podcaster Alix Summer becomes entangled with the mysterious Josie Fair. Josie convinces Alix to feature her dark, possibly fabricated life story in a podcast. As Alix investigates, she uncovers disturbing secrets, leading to manipulation and murder, with the truth becoming increasingly elusive.

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This was good and completely sucked me in!

I definitely recommend the audio version of this book! The multiple narrators did a wonderful job. I especially loved the special effects that were pulled into the narration, which made parts sound like a real pod cast. The storyline was intriguing, and kept me fully engaged until the end. I don‘t like that I was left with questions at the end. I like when things are wrapped up tightly with a bow. All in all, this was a good book.

My 4th read of the year. I'm trying to keep up with my BOTM books this year, lol 😅
Also pictured, the adorable purse my folks gifted me for Christmas this year! They typically don't get me any books, much less bookish things, so I was SUPER excited about it! 😍

A captivating story that definitely keeps you hooked from the start. The performances are amazing. But the show does end on a predictable, tried-a-million-times trope. Still, the book is a good, fast-paced listen. Perfect for anyone wanting to get started with or get back to reading.

Twisty, well written, plot driven, psychological thriller about a woman who tells her dark life story to podcaster Alix Summers as she worms her way into Alix‘s world.

Bag #2 of the poinsettia and I have finished this crazy book! It really was a GREAT audio book read by one of my favourite actresses, Nicola Walker ❤️❤️❤️ I miss Unforgiven with her and Annika, hopefully I find her in another show sooner than later

My next Lego set #audiolegoing

The wreath is finished and hanging up. I keep thinking about this book and it‘s title and what is happening 🤯

I did bag #8 late last night when we got home from driving to Toronto. Taylor Swift has been in Toronto for the last 2 weeks so hotels are premium priced and booked up so we didn‘t/couldn‘t stay over 😢 we had a quick visit with Beckett, saw his latest big project for one of his last 2 classes before he‘s done his degree and went to the Swedish Fair for lunch and to pick up our order of foodstuffs for Christmas ( John‘s dad‘s family is Swedish)

Bag #7 still no idea what‘s going on in this although Josie can‘t be sane ( her mom is a narcissist, her husband is ancient, both girls have some issues that aren‘t discussed forever but it‘s more than diagnosis?)

Bag #6 of the Lego wreath and I continue to wonder what the heck is going on in this book 😱

Bag #5 of the Lego wreath and a new audio book. This story is CREEPY

A quick, plot-drive adventure with some dark twists. My first Lisa Jewell, but it won‘t be my last. What should my next one be?

A dark,twisty thriller I was down the rabbit hole of this psychological read Lisa Jewel 's writing hooked me in fast and didn't let go until the very end.The unease and tension crept up on me in the best of ways,there were some warning signs along the way which just added to the tingles I was getting whilst reading this book. A haunting, atmospheric read that was everything I could ever want in a thriller.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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7 on average.
One in a different location so I have one whenever I have free time to read.
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Some really good twists. Solidly kept my interest all the way through. I really liked the story and the mixed media format. Characters were super interesting and I definitely was left wondering at the end. Love this author. I think I just loved some of her other stuff more which is why it wasn‘t 5 stars for me. But, still very good and would highly recommend.

“She‘s got what you might call an elastic relationship with the truth… When she doesn‘t like the reality of things, she finds a reality she prefers.”

What a belter! Does what it says in the title really. The question of truth pervades the whole story. Is it true that when we talk to each other about events we‘re presenting our own version of the truth? I could philosophise for hours about this. When it‘s six different versions of the truth, then who do you believe? Wonderfully gripping.

So I‘m halfway through this book by Lisa Jewell and I realise that should be a warning about driving while listening to such a gut wrenching story. It‘s so marvellously done.

This is new for me, I don‘t know what to expect at all, it‘s all on a recommendation

My hair stylist gave this to me last time I was in, and I thought, this isn't my kind of book at all, so I put it on a pile and pulled it out yesterday because I see her tomorrow. Reader, let me tell you, I flew through this! Everyone is horrible! I have very mixed feelings about the grooming aspect of this book, but I devoured it.
Excited to talk to my lady tomorrow!
It for sure isn't literature but I liked the mixed formatting - pod elements ect

It is always a bit thrilling to be reading a book on the exact week the story is set!

A pretty wild ride! I listened to this one and highly recommend the audiobook. The main character is a podcaster and there are several podcast interviews and news reels that are really well produced with multiple voices. There‘s lots of dialogue and conversation, so it made it easier to define the characters. A compelling, twisty thriller.

This book takes you on a wild ride that takes on a documentary/podcast format for part of it. Alix meets her birthday twin out one night never knowing what domino effect this sets off into one crazy story as she interviews her twin about her life for a podcast! I finished this in 2 days and just had to see how it ended. Great story but the ending was a bit lackluster. Still a high pick though!

This book had me saying “OMG” multiple times while reading it. Just when you‘ve got it figured out, you definitely do NOT. My only qualm is with the ending, although I suppose it definitely leaves you wondering “What is actually the truth here”. I read this so fast. I just had to figure out what was going on. A quick read with lots of cringes and twists.

Woah! Now this is a thriller that keeps you moving right along dying to find out what is going on! I listened to the audiobook which was extremely well produced and entertaining all the way through.

There are so many twists and turns that flow like water. This author can write a page turner. I loved every second of it except one little thing, which brought it down to a 4 star instead of 5. The ending.

Other than that a solid thriller!

I‘m sooo behind on reviews. So these will all be quick.

Read in May! Always enjoy Lisa Jewell. This is her new book from last year. The audio production was great.

This book got me on a bit of a thriller kick recently. A dissatisfied woman befriends a podcaster who she hopes will chronicle her plans to change her life. But how exactly does she plan to do that? And does Alix really know this woman she's welcomed into her life and home? A deeply unsettling psychological story where you're never entirely certain what is true and who is lying.

Audiobook was done very well and it made an already enjoyable story even better. I love to hate a main character and this was definitely in of those. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

There are books that translate well to #audiobook formatting, and then there are books that translate PHENOMENALLY to audiobook formatting. This one falls solidly into the latter category! In fact, I'd wager that in this instance the audiobook is even better than the print copy. The narration and sound editing are fire and make it seem like you're really listening to a podcast. Amazing audio concept for this remarkably entertaining story! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jewell always manages to hook me in. While the ending made this one a soft pick for me, the pacing was great. I appreciated that Alix's ignoring of major red flags felt like a natural progression here - she's just too far into the story to back down now. I like my fiction tied with a bow, so some of the ambiguity at the end annoyed me (plus one major plot point wasn't how I would have gone so), but overall I couldn't stop turning pages.

1️⃣3️⃣ chilled mornings on annual leave, I went to a Lisa Jewellery event earlier this year and heard her talk about this book, hooked on it already! - Loved this all the way though but felt like the ending let it down a little. Still a great read but I was expecting more, perhaps I am becoming immune to psychological thrillers 😂

A nice palate cleanser between all the nonfiction and memoirs I‘ve been reading recently. This is the hardback, but I mostly listened to the audio addition which is the way to go. A trademark Lisa Jewell domestic story:
Who is lying? What are the motivations?
But this time, it‘s packaged as a podcast-turned Netflix docuseries. An entertaining read.

None of this is true 4.25 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is exactly as the title describes. I didn't read the summary before I started so I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I loved it! A wonderful suspense novel! I HIGHLY encourage that you listen to this book instead of read it because it's recorded like a true crime podcast and it makes it more real.

As a dark tense psychological thriller this meets all the hype, it definitely had you guessing through the whole book and gives all the feels for all of it‘s craziness,wasn‘t my favorite thriller but it was a fast, entertaining read.
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I really liked this book. It was super fast-paced and had a very eerie vibe of kind of knowing what's going on but still not really knowing what's going on. I do think the ending got a little muddled, though. Also, I wish the book wasn't named this because I think it took away from the story and gave stuff away. 4/5

Oh, this was one for the collections!

N for A to Z challenge!

Kept me turning the pages!

I inhaled this (just as I have every other Jewell book I‘ve read🤷🏻‍♀️). Admittedly, while it‘s twisty, many of the twists are predictable (the title seems like…a choice) but in terms of popcorn fast reads, this author is top class.

Will be gifting this in a swap for my Book Club on Sunday. Off to start our pick (with less than a week to spare 😆🥳🤯💪🏻).

I promise to stop talking about this book now. I left it on my work friend's desk. No idea where he's at but whatever. It's amazing. If you like psychological thrillers.

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This kept me turning pages as the feelings of unease steadily increased. It's creepy and distressing but pulled me right along.

Today in the life of someone else's library book we have another goofy pic at North Station.

Me and this library book that doesn't belong to me are officially besties. We go everywhere together.

Don't blow my cover but I just borrowed this off a friend that wants to talk about it. It's not due yet but there's a 1250 person hold list. So skipping the line. Also he must trust me a lot.

Saturday, you're my favorite 😊