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Despite the title, Hamnet is really Agnes‘ story. A dual storyline, one that traces her life with Shakespeare, from their meeting through their marriage and children. The other is told through Hamnet‘s eyes as his sister grows ill. Once he dies, the last third of the book comes as scattered moments of Agnes and Judith‘s grief. Still, the novel is beautifully written, even if its format feels uneven. Book #72 in 2025

How could I not read this tonight. I ha e a beautiful edition. Maybe I'll make it a tradition. #72-2024

I enjoyed 99 Stories of God more, but this one has some gems, too. And #72 made me guffaw.

Meh, when does friends with benefits not lead to at least one person or both wanting more? I liked the premise of making it about birding- it almost sounds fun. The last third of the book is nothing but smut, but thankfully it‘s not degrading so it wasn‘t too cringe. Book #72 in 2024

A decent thriller, but the main character is kind of flighty and made so many stupid decisions after the accident. Because she‘s so dumb, the story isn‘t believable and it feels like the author was trying too hard. The final twist was a good one and put some of the main characters behavior into perspective, but the author didn‘t need to make her seem so aloof. Book #72 in 2023

Book #72
3/5
Page's memoir deals almost exclusively with sexual/gender related experiences and identity. There are also a lot of references to Halifax, NS, which this Bluenoser personally found enjoyable to listen to. I always recommend the audiobook when reading an autobiography. And as always, this one I borrowed from the Halifax library.

A coming of age story told by 30 year old Percy that recounts meeting Sam when they were just 13. Almost a YA book, I wouldn‘t designate it as such due to described sexual tension and a couple sex scenes. I was unsure about Percy because she almost comes off as whiny and needy, almost. I‘d have loved a few chapters from Sam‘a point of view. Book #72 in 2022

#72
Another enjoyable read.

Read these back to back on vacation. Super excited for the third one (that isnt out until February!!) So that I can finish the series.
This needs to be a three season TV show.
#71-2022, #72-2022

22 #72 I‘m at the beach this week and this was the perfect beach read!