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I can‘t believe it‘s almost June, but here‘s my #bookspin list, just in case it‘s true. 😂 @TheAromaofBooks

Book #2 in The Marlow Murder Club. This unlikely (s)quad of women solve an impossible murder in a charming English village in the best way. And really such great examples of women supporting women.

Although this was a HEA summer beach read romance, I thought the romance was secondary to the MC, 34 yo Addison, resetting her life after being tired from her position in Manhattan then soon after inheriting her estranged aunt‘s Fire Island summer home. There were characters introduced unnecessary for the romance but integral to learning about Addison‘s life journey.

May #BookSpin Category: From my Paperback Shelf

February 2025 Book #2 (book 1 in this duology)

I still think my favorite book is Elena Knows but this one was a great story. A thriller involving a triangle relationship. Only 162 pages and it was amazing of how many twists it has. Unlikable characters but so well described. I really like Claudia‘s writing style, how she develops these characters. However, there were some actions in our main character that I found unrealistic or too convenient⬇️

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs (thanks for the tag! 😍)

1. The one that made me cry the most and has stuck with me: WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS.
2. Hard question! I have always felt a connection to Charlie Brown from PEANUTS. I can so relate to him
3. This is the latest book I gave 5 ⭐️s: THE WOMAN IN WHITE.

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Book #2 in the Melody Brooks series. These are such good reads & we learned a lot about inclusion and really how simple & easy it can be.

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs (😍 for the tag!)

1. Tagged: THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY; it just came out. I learned about the author from an intriguing article in the NYT and just had to have it.
2. I keep two records of books I've read: #1: a journal where I write down favorite quotes that will hopefully help me remember the story and #2: a Litsy review. I love the required shortness of words; you have to really choose your words wisely.
You're all tagged!

#wondrouswednesday

1. I just got the tagged today. I found it on Libro, but figured it would be better in print.

2. I do like reviewing books because I find other readers‘ reviews helpful. So I hope mine are helpful to them. Litsy & Storygraph - I‘m slowly trying to reduce my use of GR since it‘s now owned by Amazon & I‘m frankly tired of all the Amazon ads on it.

1. Tagged book was a giveaway 😄
2. I keep a reading journal with reviews/blurbs, sometimes post reviews on Litsy, and fill out the review questionnaires on StoryGraph.
#wondrouswednesday