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There‘s something about the stillness of January that makes it perfect for a contemplative read. The author has a PhD in Philosophy, and while this is an intellectual story, it‘s also completely absorbing and wholly distinctive. It infiltrated my thoughts… I kept thinking about it when I wasn‘t reading, and it‘s still haunting me after finishing the last page. #BOTM #botmbacklist #botmbacklog

An absolute chunkster presenting complicated ideas and obscure academia that demands your complete attention? Right up my alley. I loved Babel.

I can see why this book has been so controversial -- I am conflicted about a lot of things, but I found the level of research and writing incredible. I got the point. I didn't expect to feel this sad after reading ... but it left my heart wrenched. So anyway 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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This is an emotional, poignant love story of both romantic love and love between a mother and daughter. It moved me in the end - I teared up multiple times - but it also felt really slow and overly wordy for the majority of the book.

It feels great to finally check this off my TBR! This was my oldest unread #BOTM purchase. Now I only have to catch up on my 2023 picks! 😊

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My only complaint about Jane Harper novels is that reading them seriously impacts the rest of my life -- it's just me and this atmospheric Australian whodunnit wonderfulness until I'm finished. Although I will say that this is the first one I've done in print, and I missed the Aussie audio narrator ...

5 ⭐️s! I know this isn‘t news to anyone… but Margaret Atwood‘s writing is exquisite. I loved the story within a story, the witty and reflective passages about aging, the incisive examination of traditional gender roles, and the way she captured humans‘ yearning to be remembered. Even though it‘s long, I still felt sad to turn the final page in Iris Chase‘s story - like saying a wistful goodbye to a great friend. #BOTM #botmbacklist #botmbacklog

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Ariadne‘s retelling is a scathing examination of the price women pay for men‘s sins. I wasn‘t familiar with this myth and loved experiencing it through a female-centric perspective. I was entranced by the beginning with the Minotaur storyline, and my jaw dropped a few times during the exhilarating and tragic ending, but the middle lagged a little for me. #BOTM #botmbacklist #botmbacklog

I enjoyed the idea for this book. I also liked the snark in some of the dialogue. What bothered me was the poor writing skills. The use of metaphors was over the top, to the point that I found it distracting.
Murder mystery in an upper class book club. Uppity women with secrets. Kids with issues. And everyone drinks everyday.
It was okay. Quick read. Nothing really memorable. #BOTMbacklist. ⭐⭐⭐

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Smart and original, this social horror novel really made me think. It‘s a bit slow at first, but takes an unexpected and sinister turn. I thought the commentary on workplace politics, microaggressions, white fragility, the weight of racial trauma, and white supremacy was so clever and creative. #botm #botmbacklist #botmbacklog

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Both entertaining and eye-opening to the ways the federal government continues to fail Native Americans. It‘s violent and action-packed, a story steeped in corruption and broken promises, but equally a heartfelt celebration of culture, identity, and community. #botmbacklist #botmbacklog #botm

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I didn‘t think this type of historical romance would be my thing, but watching Bridgerton warmed me up to the time period and I thought I would give it a try! Serious, pretentious, possessive, cold alpha male leads don‘t really do it for me, though. I appreciated the women‘s suffrage component, although for being marketed as a feminist story, Annabelle was much more passionate about the Duke than the cause. #BOTM #botmbacklist #botmbacklog