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I had high hopes for this retelling of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Bailing because half way through I find I have no connection with either the new Holmes or Watson. The relationship didn't make sense.
#booked2023
#moderntakeonaclassic

This is a fantastic take on Pinocchio. In this story Victor, a human boy, who has been raised by his father, Geo an android and with his friends Nurse Rachet, a nurse Droid and Rambo a vacuum Droid. Together they all live happily out in the forest and then one day they find a new friend 🤖
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Beast Boy's first appearance was way back in 1964.

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#booked2023 #setinamountainregion also would work for #moderntakeonaclassic
#pantone2023 #blueperennial

Excellent but bleak. This reimagining of David Copperfield as an Appalachian bildungsroman is Kingsolver in wonderful form. Naturally, the writing (from our hero‘s perspective) is fantastic. But the story‘s deeply depressing, with poverty and the opioid crisis as its main themes. Can‘t wait to discuss with my IRL book group.

I loved this! Will absolutely be a 2023 favorite. I despised The Scarlet Letter and MUCH prefer this 😂#booked2023 #moderntakeonaclassic

Anne of Green Gables is a favorite of mine,and love NYC. When this popped up on my Litsy feed, I thought it would be great for #booked2023 #moderntakeonaclassic. Checked off the prompt,but my enjoyment of the book was limited.While the image of Marilla in jeans and Hunter boots watching a sunset was lovely,the sex scenes with Anne and Gil were a bit too graphic for my taste. Quick read. Contemporary issues: sexual harassment,women‘s rights,LGBTQ.

#pop23 #booked2023 #moderntakeonaclassic

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This would probably have worked better for me in print, not audio.

I didn‘t have super high expectations for this month‘s #Bookspin, and while it wasn‘t a master retelling, I ended up enjoying this modern day thriller version of Jane Eyre. #Booked2023 #ModernTakeOnAClassic #FabulousFebruary @TheAromaofBooks @alisiakae @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Andrew65

Emma goes Bollywood

#FriendsToLovers #Romance

Kamila has a sparkling personality. She's the perfect hostess for any party. She's matchmaking her friends. And has been friends with Rohan since forever. Due to her father's illness, Rohan has spent a lot of time with her. But does that mean he has feelings for her?

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This book held me under a spell. I was completely enveloped in Demon‘s world and circumstances. Kingsolver set out to rewrite a modern take on an old classic and while I‘m not 💯 familiar with David Copperfield, you can feel the homage on every page. The writing at times gorgeous, is also so evocative of the 90‘s & early aughts. Demon sheds light on the opioid crisis plaguing Appalachia with love and tenderness for the people & place.