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Bookwormjillk
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Oh man. George recommending books he never read. I can see why people say this is funny. But it‘s kind of we have to laugh so we don‘t cry funny, you know? #TOB2025

BarbaraBB I hear such mixed things about this book but will read it myself one of these days 1w
Bookwormjillk @BarbaraBB I‘m not finding it as torturous as others have, but I‘m only about 30% in. 1w
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Larkken
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Pickpick

I liked this first Poirot novel enough that #christiescapers made my final #weeklyfavorite for January but I didn't love it. Red herrings everywhere, and so much talking it almost felt like a play, but an impressive 1st novel! My favorite reads this month are all from the #tob2025 longlist (one from the shortlist) so I'm happy to see it is still capable of introducing me to new authors to watch.
Lots of books in January! And a #bookspinbingo! 🔽

Larkken I finished both #bookspin and #doublespin books, one each #roll100 #readyourebooks and #auldlangspine picks, and our #LSFBC buddy read. I enjoyed both Redshirts and The Gilded Ones and plan to continue reading from @Lin3han list - in fact September House just came in from the library! In comparison February is off to a slow reading start, but I'm ok with that 😌 1w
Lin3han @Larkken Same here for your list! I‘m just waiting on tons of holds from Libby and hoopla. I loved September House much more than Gilded Ones so I hope you love it too!! 1w
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!! 1w
Read4life Wonderful month!! 💙📚💙 1w
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Larkken
Headshot: A Novel | Rita Bullwinkel
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Pickpick

I enjoyed this book and how it used a youth sports competition in Reno, NV to frame the lives of the 8 contestants. The last chapter was a little weird, maybe? But Reno is a weird place, so whatever I guess. #tob #tob2025 #tob25

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Bookwormjillk
BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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My very messy February list. I‘m working on reading down my TBR, various challenges, and getting ready for #TournamentofBooks2025. My free spaces will be devoted to more #TOB2025, my big stack of ARCs, and of course the #NancyDrewBuddyRead. February is a short month but my list is long. Just saying I could use another blizzard.

TheBookHippie I could be snowed in again. 😂 3w
sarahbarnes I would definitely take a blizzard. 😆 3w
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Bookwormjillk
Someone Like Us | Dinaw Mengestu
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Pickpick

This was my most anticipated #TOB2025 title. I live in a city in Virginia with a large Ethiopian population so I thought I would learn more about my new neighbors. Haha no. That‘s not at all what this was. This was a fever dream that jumped all over the place and I‘m not even sure what happened to be honest. I‘m not mad. Just confused. Still a pick, but don‘t ask me any questions 😂

TrishB Great review 👍🏻 3w
squirrelbrain Ha! Perfect review! 3w
CarolynM I‘m reading this at the moment. Not sure what to make of it yet, but your review gives me hope🙂 3w
Bookwormjillk @CarolynM you just kind of need to go with it. 3w
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BkClubCare
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Finally, my in-hand so-excited-for hardcover edition of #ToB favorite! Posed with a cooperative Copper - look at that face! Starting this as my last #ToB2025 entry that I am sure I devour but want to savor and not pressure through #ifyouknowwhatImean. Through my reading, I am having a lovely January ❄️ 🌟

Btw, Jan 23 is National Pie Day! 🥧 grab a slice 😁

TorieStorieS What a cutie!!🥰 4w
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 4w
sarahbarnes It‘s a good one! 📖 4w
BarbaraBB Enjoy the pie and the book 🤍 4w
Cathythoughts I‘m looking forward to this one. Enjoy 4w
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BkClubCare
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Isn‘t this just THE cutest pic of my dear departed Esther? My current iPhone‘s screensaver. So, I am 5+ minutes in so far and will listen as I walk Copper or drive to/fro from work. Am just ready to endure this mediocre white boy. #LFG #ToB2025

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 4w
BkClubCare @Librarybelle - all good, she is a fabulous heart-warming memory and will have a beautiful piece of my heart. A wonderful dog. Now we spoil Copper! 💖 4w
dabbe She is beyond precious. So is Copper. 🖤🐾🐾🖤 4w
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Reggie Awwwwwwww adorable!!! 4w
Ruthiella ❤️❤️❤️ 4w
CatMS What a sweetie 3w
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sarahbarnes
The Book Censor's Library | Bothayna Al-Essa
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Pickpick

Such a creative approach to writing about a topic that (obviously) terrifies and infuriates me. I went in expecting one kind of story and was very surprised by the twists and turns of this one. A fun read and a light pick for me. #TOB2025

BarbaraBB You‘re doing great with the ToB. Again, I feel the same about the book as you do 1mo
sarahbarnes @BarbaraBB there are a handful that I don‘t think I‘m going to read off the shortlist - I just don‘t feel like it. I think Orbital might be the last one I read. 1mo
BarbaraBB Me too. I haven‘t read about four of them and don‘t think I will. 1mo
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BkClubCare
Someone Like Us | Dinaw Mengestu
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Mehso-so

This was a book that absolutely did not grab my attention, I sensed an unreliable narrator who does things that make no sense; I went into it thinking it might be a devastating immigrant story, but once I put it down and then a few days go by, and then when I do open it back up with low motivation and hit a snag (drawn curtains are closed! Not open), WHAT DO I Do? I find many of my friends loved it. #sigh A case of “it‘s me, not the book.”

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fredthemoose
All Fours | Miranda July
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn‘t love this. The writing was engaging and I got through it quickly but I just did not connect with the MC. There were some interesting pieces of commentary about women‘s sexuality and relationship structures and menopause, but by the time they came around I wasn‘t willing to give the MC a pass for being a self-absorbed jerk. #ToB2025 #ToB25

CarolynM Yep. 1mo
TrishB Accurate description of said MC. 1mo
Larkken Haha, agreed 1mo
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