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shanaqui
Not to Be Taken | Anthony Berkeley
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I'm not always a fan of Anthony Berkeley, but this one was fun -- it was explicitly written for the audience to figure out, and the British Library reissue includes Berkeley's reports on the results of the contest. I wouldn't have won either, there was definitely a clue I didn't fully appreciate.

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ElizaMarie
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@CatieWithAC - It took me a bit to start, and then I finished this one. It had a lot of information, which was all very interesting, but I needed maybe more of a slower-paced, one type of poison/spice, more in-depth, instead of a little about a lot? If that makes sense.

Thanks again for the gift! I love reading all the books you recommend!
#DoubleSpin (March) @TheAromaOfBooks

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mhillis
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“Cold rain soaking her boots, splashing her stockings, and leaking from the brim of her ruined hat and onto her face was the least of Saffron Everleigh‘s worries.”

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
I loved the first two books in this series and am looking forward to getting started in this one!

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JulietteReadsALot
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Mehso-so

Soft so-so
It being a debut novel, I would be interested in reading the second book in the series to see if her writing improved.
Entertaining plot, but I found the main character very insecure and immature (quite close to the damsel in distress stereotype) which puts me off.
Khavari's writing about plants was good, but she really hammers the parts about feelings/relationship, something not explicitly said is sometimes better.

Susanita I enjoyed this one, but I bailed on the next one in the series. 2mo
JazzFeathers I read all thee of hers that had been public shed. Enjoyable overall, but as you say, there's always a sense that something is missing. 2mo
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Doppoetry
Rappaccini's Daughter | Nathaniel Hawthorne
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I re-read this today and it still made me sad. I want to listen and read more of Hawthorne's work, he was my favorite author in high school. I always enjoyed his commentary on women's agency and rights and their treatment by men/the patriarchy. (The Scarlet Letter/Young Goodman Brown are also great examples of this.)

This short story at its core is about the ethical use of science and I find that interesting.

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mesquite
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This is a fun lighthearted book. Perfect for reading in bed before you turn in for the night.

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Doppoetry
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#Bookreport

Pretty nice week of finishing up some novels and starting ones that have been on hold for a while. I am almost halfway finished with Weyward so I will most likely finish it in a few days. I am looking forward to starting some epic poetry with the Aeneid and jumping back into Drizzt or witness for the dead, depending on my mood.

📚CR:

🎧Weyward
🎧Rise of the King
🎧The Witness for the Dead
🎧The Aeneid

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Doppoetry
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I never know how to rate nonfiction books. I'm hoping this isn't too outdated and accurate enough with the information that was available at the time.

This was really fascinating, overall. The author had written out some questionable opinions, however (I doubt people in the future would laugh at chemotherapy, but I do believe in the distant future there will be better ways to treat diseases and illnesses)

Doppoetry People really poisoned themselves with various concoctions, paints, and substances that they either ignored the negative effects of or were simply ignorant of the dangers of. 3mo
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Doppoetry
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This made me laugh so hard.

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DebinHawaii
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#ReadAway2024 #SeriesLove2024 #20in4 #Readathon
#OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew

Book 3 of the Saffron Everleigh series, my third & final #Roll100 book for December & probably my last finished book of 2024 since it‘s 10:30 PM. I struggled a bit with this one & all the characters, but I really enjoy Saffron, her roommate & her colleague/love interest. The science & the 1920s London setting are great too. I find I really enjoy historical mysteries, ⬇️

DebinHawaii … & I‘ll keep reading this one. 4mo
TheSpineView Fantastic! 4mo
Andrew65 Excellent 🥳🥳🥳 4mo
DieAReader 🤓Awesome! 4mo
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