pickThis novella is a fast, fun read at just around 100 pages. A group of acquaintances (not even they would call themselves friends…exactly) meet every night in a graveyard when they all step out of their jobs for a smoke. One night they find a hole…where there wasn‘t one the night before. That hole taken together with a mysterious outbreak of sudden acts of violence by people in town demands answers…which involves rats &…more. As I said, a fun read.
pickWhat's not to love with a closed room murder mystery for Murderbot? I will say reading somewhere before I started this that it's set before Book 5 helped me not be confused about timelines, which I think I would have been otherwise.
I can't believe I only have one Murderbot book left! 😭
In memory of @sharread I will be listening to the tagged book. She had the first one of the Murderbot series on her TBR. I think she would have liked it.
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pickI‘ve never read Claire Keegan before, but I‘ve heard she‘s one of the best. This did not disappoint. The book has two timelines, one following a man on a seemingly ordinary day, and the other recounting his past relationship. There is a lot of discourse at the moment of relationships and what is expected of men and women in their ‘roles‘ and this book perfectly encapsulates all of it! A very simple and yet effective gut punch right at the issue.
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According to Storygraph, this is my third time reading this book (and it may actually be my fourth), and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time I read it. It is a strange, beautifully poetic, confounding at times read that sticks with you. ⬇️
pick5 ⭐ Every Heart a Doorway has a unique premise, relatable characters, exploration of identity, and evocative writing.
Every Heart a Doorway is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novella that will appeal to readers of all ages. It's a story about finding your place, embracing your true self, and the enduring power of hope.
pickA fantastic retelling of Sleeping Beauty. A reverse where the princess is evil and the fairy is good. I love T. Kingfisher‘s books and this novella didn‘t disappoint.
Book 8/100 of the year.
pick(2023) Alien invasion aboard a failing generation ship. It's atmospheric and plot-driven, and I loved the adventure. Yes, the aliens resemble the baddies from the Alien franchise, but I didn't mind that nearly as much as a last-minute twist that felt inconsistent to the rest of the piece. So I'm just going to say I found it a blast and give it a “pick“ while pretending the last few pages didn't happen. Somebody oughtta make a movie
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I finished this one last week but hadn‘t reviewed it yet. I got it from the library based on the cover & description & made it a January #Roll100 pick (# 62 Any Library Book). (I also saw @BarbaraBB really liked it-always a plus!) So yeah, this book is both very dark & very good. Creepy, set at night & in Iceland where a young woman is exhausted & finds out she‘s sleepwalking to the tune of 40,000 steps on her smart ⬇️
