Litsy

Roadside Picnic | Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky

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#reread for #bookclub The book was a legend way before I read it for the first time, but now I believe I didn‘t appreciate the complexity and the clues between the lines, hidden from the Soviet censorship. The story is deep, dark, frightening and full of hate, but there are also sparkles of decency and love. The ending is somewhat hopeful, or at least open for interpretation

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melissajayne

The History of Bees: A Novel | Maja Lunde

so-so

3⭐️ Thought it was ok; felt like a slog for most of the book, as I felt that the three storylines could have been better integrated than they were. #2024 #bookclub #climatefiction #fiction #dystopian

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TorieStorieS

We Solve Murders: A Novel | Richard Osman

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I had so much fun reading this one!! My first introduction to Osman‘s writing, I already can‘t wait to dive into his earlier books! While my #bookclub didn‘t love this one as much as I did, I‘m so excited to give a copy to my own much loved, soon-to-be-retired FIL in the hopes that we may go solve murders together! Funny & gripping— though I solved the biggest twist pretty early— I loved scene-stealing Rosie & want the sequel right now!! So fun!!!

Aims42 My book club was split on this one too. I loved it and am so ready for a sequel 😍 2w

marleed I discovered I read for entertainment and my IRL bookclub is more critical of characters plot lines than am I. More than once I‘ve been alone or in the small minority of members who like a book. … I loved this book and will tread everything he writes! 2w

TorieStorieS @Aims42 I was so surprised that anyone doesn‘t enjoy murder mixed with comedy! That‘s what seemed to divide our club! But I am with you on being anxious for a sequel! This was a surprise hit for the whole year for me!! 2w

TorieStorieS @marleed I‘m lucky enough to be in 2 IRL clubs (used to be 3 but I exited one because I just couldn‘t get into some politics of selections!) and I‘m constantly surprised by what sticks in someone‘s craw and who can let things go for the ride of a novel! I think this plays out online too, to some extent, but it‘s always sad to be the only one who loves anything! Makes me extra grateful for Litsy overall!🥰 2w

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SarahBookInterrupted

The Legacy Letters | Carew Papritz

This was a fun interview with author Carew Papritz on Book Interrupted‘s Authors Spotlight.

https://youtu.be/hv48fnjRaj4?si=qPW4Ki0I_t9SHEWN

#bookpodcast

#bookinterrupted #authorsspotllight #bookstoread #bookclub #CarewPapritz #AuthorInterview #authorsspotlight #bookstagram #thelegacyletters #carewpapritz

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Jess861

Indian Horse | Richard Wagamese

Thank you to all for your thoughts on the first book. Excited to announce that our first read for the Oh Canada Book Club will be Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese. This book club will run every two months, so this will be the January/February book. Cannot wait to start diving into some Canadian books!

Very low key, all are welcome to join! Let me know if you want to be added to the tag list!

#OhCanada #BuddyRead #BookClub #2025 @LitsyEvents

Jess861 @lauraisntwilder @KathyWheeler @Ruthiella @CarolynM @LapReader @kwmg40 @Readergrrl @JenlovesJT47 2w

Ruthiella Fantastic! Looking forward to reading this new-to-me author next year. 2w

Tamra This is on my TBR! I‘ll join. 😄 Wagamese is terrific. (edited) 2w

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CarolynM Looking forward to it 2w

PurpleyPumpkin I‘d love to incorporate more Canadian authors into my tbr. And a two-month schedule is ideal! If you could add me to your list, I‘d appreciate it!😊 2w

Jess861 @Tamra - Awesome, great to have you join :) 2w

Jess861 @PurpleyPumpkin Great! I'll add you to the tag list :)! 2w

Tamra @Jess861 I‘ve ordered a copy. 👍🏾 2w

Kitta Can I be added to the list? 2w

Jess861 @Kitta Of course 🙂! Welcome!! 2w

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melissajayne

The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides

so-so

3⭐️ While I really liked the concept of the book, I found that once I had found out the crux of the story and was spoiled for me, I really didn‘t like it as much as I thought I would. #2024 #bookclub #fiction #contemporary #suspense #thriller #mystery

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melissajayne

The School for Good Mothers: A Novel | Jessamine Chan

so-so

3⭐️ While the concept is interesting, I didn‘t really get into the book. It was too creepy for my liking. #2024 #contemporary #dystopian #fiction #bookclub #thriller

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melissajayne

The Keeper of Lost Causes: The First Department Q Novel | Jussi Adler-Olsen

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4⭐️ I really liked the book and found it an enjoyable read. Liked the character development and the story. #2024 #mystery #suspense #contemporary #bookclub #thriller

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vlwelser

How to Age Disgracefully | Clare Pooley

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This is lovely. I definitely recommend it. By the author of Iona Iverson, this is just as fun. I love all of her characters.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

#bookclub #Spotify

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2w

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SarahBookInterrupted

I'll Give You the Sun | Jandy Nelson