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vlwelser
The Guncle Abroad | Steven Rowley
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This is really cute. In a way, it's a bit fluffier than the first. But it's still funny.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Pub date is 5/21/24
#ARC #Netgalley

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julesG
Ocean's Godori | Elaine U. Cho
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Mehso-so

Out already

Debut SF novel with a bit of romance. Unique cultural approach: Korea is the leading nation for space exploration.

Found family, enemies-to-lovers(?), cliffhanger ending.

Nothing much happens in the first 3/4 of the book, unfortunately. Secondary characters are mere plot devices and can only be distinguished by their quirks.

#MountARC #NetGalley

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BoleyBooks
The Midnight Feast | Lucy Foley
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kezzlou85
The Silence Factory | Bridget Collins
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Pickpick

This was an interesting read, its quite a dark story and you do find yourself feeling rather sorry for the creatures involved in this. The story is told by him and Sophia further in the past. It does take a bit of following and i was slow to get into the story but it eventually drew me in. The plot is a slow and steady build. The ending was dark and then hopeful which really finished the story well. #Netgalley 3*

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OutsmartYourShelf
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At a time when film studios seemed unable to appreciate the future historic value of the film industry, Marc Wanamaker set up Bison Archives which has tracked down & archived thousands of photographs, maps, & records of buildings, sets, & LA hotels, nightclubs, & theatres which no longer exist or have been redeveloped. This book showcases just a few of these remarkable photographs & documents from the old-school days of Hollywood.

OutsmartYourShelf Wow, this was a real treat! I've always been interested in the history of film-making, especially in Hollywood, from the silent films of the early twentieth century to today. After a short biography from Mr Wanamaker himself, there are lots of gorgeous photographs from over the years. From film studio sets, via the Ambassador Hotel & famous Coconut Grove nightclub, to the iconic Hollywood sign itself, the book gives 3d
OutsmartYourShelf a great snapshot of how much LA has changed. It's not an in-depth written history but the authors let the photographs do the talking. It is quite sad really to think of some of the lovely old buildings which have been demolished & that's why an archive such as Bison is such an important thing. Really enjoyed reading it. 5🌟

My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Globe Pequot/Lyons Press, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
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DieAReader 🥳😏Sounds interesting for sure! 3d
Andrew65 An excellent review 👏👏👏 2d
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PuddleJumper
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First book I've requested from #Netgalley

I've avoided requesting any books because I feel pressured to read and review them quickly 😂 I really wanted to read this one though and thankfully I got approved!

Already 25% in and loving it!

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PuddleJumper
Small Gods of Calamity | Sam Kyung Yoo
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Pickpick

It takes awhile for this novella to find its stride. The first few chapters are a bit awkwardly paced and there is a lot of information thrown at the reader. After chapter 3 it improves dramatically.

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PuddleJumper It follows a police detective in Seoul who can see ghosts and incorporates a mixture of Korean, Japanese and Chinese spiritualism and mythology. This part of the book I really enjoyed. It was explained well and felt integrated and fully flashed out. 4d
PuddleJumper The MC Han-gil is openly bi and identifies as asexual. You don't often see ace MCs, especially ones where their sexuality isn't the focus of the story.

A lot of great things were packed into this novella. If this was turned into a series I would definitely keep reading.
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PuddleJumper The story touches on transphobia in Korea and there are scenes of domestic violence against a trans person.
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PuddleJumper Thanks to #Netgalley for the #ARC 4d
CBee 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4d
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BookmarkTavern
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Pickpick

A thorough explanation of everything you never knew you needed to know about gynecological health.

Wow! There‘s a part of me that‘s embarrassed about everything I didn‘t know in this book, but more of me is angry. For most of my life I thought debilitating pain & long heavy periods was all normal. It was nearly 20 years with a period before a doctor took me seriously.

I should have known better. I should have been taught better. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕

BookmarkTavern Release Date: May 7th, 2024 #NetGalley #ARC CW 👇🏻 5d
BookmarkTavern Chapters cover such topics as miscarriage, cancer, abortion, and fertility difficulties 5d
mrsmarch The onus should not be on the patient to have more medical knowledge than the doctor and convince the doctors something is wrong. Shame on your doctors who for twenty years did not educate you about your body or take your pain seriously. I have friends who are doctors who get mad at my doctors for not telling me stuff and putting the shame of medical onus on me. 4d
PuddleJumper Glad there are more books coming out that are talking about things like this. It's not just lack of knowledge but also medical bias. I work a lot with clients with endo and most of them don't get diagnosed for years and usually only when surgical intervention is needed 4d
willaful @PuddleJumper I never did get any help, except that one doctor put me on codeine for the pain. Was saved only by pregnancy and then menopause. Not that it was definitely endo -- who the hell knows? -- but it was *something* 🤬 4d
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PuddleJumper
Number Call | Nagisa Furuya
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Pickpick

This is a very low conflict manga about first love. It's a good blend of humour and sweetness.

The artwork is lovely and really fits the vibe. I would definitely recommend it as an easy, happy read

Thanks to #netgalley for the #ARC

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PuddleJumper
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Mehso-so

I have mixed feelings about this book. I found the mix of humour and information very unbalanced for much of the book, it seemed to fine a good balance about half way through and I enjoyed the second half of the book much more than the first.

PuddleJumper I would have liked some references or further reading suggestions for each section. The selected bibliography at the end was very lacking as it didn‘t cover all of the women featured. The sections on each woman were about a page long and were more like snippets placed in the context of world history. I would have preferred more focus on the women themselves.

The idea was great, it just wasn‘t executed as well as I would have liked.
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PuddleJumper Thanks to #Netgalley for the #ARC 5d
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