so-soMy final book of 2025—not one I‘d have chosen on my own, but I‘m faithful to my book clubs‘ picks. I appreciated the storylines, though the writing style didn‘t work for me. Still, the novel explores compelling themes of integrity, family dysfunction, racial injustice, and corporate power. The ending offers truth and growth, even if imperfect.
Full review: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSy5GBEFHbA/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
pickI‘ve seen others criticize this for moving too slowly, but for me, it was a 5-star read. Perspectives alternate between three women: a hiker lost along the Appalachian trail, the State Game Warden leading the search, and a retiree who takes an interest in the search from afar. The character development here was well done, and Gaige strikes a balance between mystery, survival, and reflection that really worked for me.
I love when I have time to read near the holidays.. always peak reading experience ♥️💚🎄
Currently reading the tagged book.
pickAmazing story full of characters that we learn just enough about to matter. It's a mystery of what first happened to Bear and then years later his sister Barbara. It's a well thought out story. I really enjoyed this one.
pickI‘ve always had a fascination of the AT so when a I saw a book about a woman going missing on trail, I was in! A nurse suddenly goes missing in Maine & Bev, a seasoned game warden, is immediately on the case. Bev is a great character who will stop at nothing until she finds the hiker dead or alive. Lena, a third character also somehow has ties to this situation & we learn how every thing ties together in the end. Good story that kept me engaged.
pickFinished 3 more for #10beforetheend !
Tagged ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed so much of this. But felt that Lena‘s story was unnecessarily weak. Maybe it was originally intended to go elsewhere?
Dream Hotel: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed
Late Night Witches: idk ⭐️⭐️💫 I guess it wasn‘t for me🤷♀️
Reading Katabasi & Atmosphere for #reallifebookgroup & intend to read at least 1 Xmas book this year. And that‘ll get me to 10!
Oh 🎃🫅 is what I‘m reading w bubs 🥰
Yes, I loved HEARTWOOD!
pickI had not heard of this author but I love her writing and I love the heroine of this book. Dr. Gul Delani, a museum curator in Pakistan, is called to investigate a mummy and the wild ride begins. Mystery, history, violent crime, danger, murder, Gul and her museum team work to authenticate the mummy and uncover all kinds of intrigue in the process. An excellent read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We got the barest hint of first flurries today in Mass & Rhode Island. Not enough to appear in a #BeautyBreak photo. BUT! I went to college in VT & I have friends who are still there. One of them shared a picture in our group chat of the view outside her window. ❄️💜
