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2019 on Goodreads | Various Various

I‘m extremely belated with this post. Honestly, I try not to overwhelm my subscribers and I read a LOT of books in January. So, now that I‘m juggling some new books, here is my post of 2019 favorites. (And several runners up!)

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Prairiegirl_reading There are a few on this list that I really want get to! Thanks for sharing! 5y

Marni I saw Rachel Maddow on her book tour for Blowout. The book is on my nightstand waiting to be read!

Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Marni Cool! How was the event?? 5y

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BarbaraTheBibliophage @Prairiegirl_reading You‘re welcome! 5y

Marni @BarbaraTheBibliophage it was really awesome!!! So glad I decided to go without knowing if anyone I knew would go, just went for it! 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Marni Oh nice! Sometimes it‘s good to just do what WE want without depending on friends to go to. I do that with movies sometimes. 5y

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The Mists of Avalon | Marion Zimmer Bradley

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Bradley strikes a balance between intense description, action, and character-driven narratives. The combination worked for me. I felt connected to all the main characters, and that I knew enough about the most important minor ones as well. Never did I feel bogged down in descriptions of place, although sometimes her expositions of religious conflict grew tedious. But it‘s LONG!

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PatriciaU I read this years ago...now I want to re-read! 5y

Hooked_on_books I had this book sitting on my shelf for about 2 decades and never read it. Before my last move, it got culled. I don‘t regret that but I‘m glad you enjoyed it! It is definitely long! 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @PatriciaU I thought maybe I‘d read this before, but now I‘m less sure. Either way, it‘s good. (edited) 5y

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BarbaraTheBibliophage @Hooked_on_books Sometimes it‘s just not meant to be ... 😎 5y

Suet624 @PatriciaU same here. I loved this book when I read it and I still remember some of the events vividly. It keeps tugging on me to reread it. 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Suet624 @PatriciaU I see a buddy read in your future! 5y

alisiakae I‘ve been meaning to reread this for years! But I‘m worried what I know now about the author will ruin her books for me on 2nd reading. 5y

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Flash Count Diary: Menopause and the Vindication of Natural Life | Darcey Steinke

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Darcey Steinke presents her perspective on various aspects of menopause. It‘s one woman‘s experience, and thus, a memoir. And yet, it‘s so much more. There‘s science, social / cultural commentary, and some thoughts on medical methods. But if you‘re looking for a “how-to make menopause easy book,” this isn‘t directly it. Still, I came away feeling empowered. 4.5 stars

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Disappearing Earth | Julia Phillips

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Between a pick and a so-so for me. In under 300 pages, Phillips introduces many characters. Some are central to the plot of two missing girls, others are only adjacent. But how and if they connect only comes clear in the last chapter or two. I wanted more of some characters, but recognize the story telling purpose. The complex structure added to the overall melancholy tone of this one.

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Suet624 Bummer. I really liked this one. I‘m not sure I would have enjoyed the audio version because I needed to check back on older storylines. I understand your issue with wanting to continue with a character though. 5y

Cinfhen @BarbaraBB loved this one too @Suet624 5y

BarbaraBB One of my favorites this year! @Cinfhen @Suet624 @BarbaraTheBibliophage 5y

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Angel and the Assassin: The Tiny Brain Cell That Changed the Course of Medicine | Donna Jackson Nakazawa

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Donna Jackson Nakazawa is a favorite nonfiction author of mine. This is her latest, and publishes in January 2020. It introduces a component of our brains called microglia to the general public. Studying microglia proves that brain, mind, and body are intimately tied together. Nakazawa is a journalist / patient who writes for patients. She‘s the advocate you‘ve always wanted. ⬇️

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BarbaraTheBibliophage Read this if you like learning more about how your body, especially your brain, works. You‘ll see how the science of microglia is already changing what we know about our brains. Definitely recommended for people with neurological, autoimmune, and mental health conditions of all kinds (and the people in their lives). 5y

The_Real_Nani I love the cover! 5y

The_Real_Nani And I‘m definitely add this to my stack. Ever since I got my cochlear implant, I‘ve been in awe of my brain. LOL 5y

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ShyBookOwl @The_Real_Nani admittedly, I don't know a lot about cochlear implants, but the little I have read has also blown my mind! I hope you're happy with it 😊 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @The_Real_Nani I hope you find it as fascinating as I did. I‘d love to hear more about your cochlear implant. I have Ménière‘s disease and have been losing my hearing for six years. 5y

Chab256 @BarbaraTheBibliophage Interesting as I have autoimmune diseases... 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Chab256 I do too. You‘ve gotta give this a go! 5y

kspenmoll Great review! Thank you for bringing this book to my/others attention! 5y

Mdargusch Wow! Sounds fascinating. 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @kspenmoll Thank you! And thanks for commenting on the blog post. ♥️ It really is a great book. 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Mdargusch It is—and so readable! 5y

Crazeedi Thanks for this post! I definitely want to read this one!! 5y

Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage I too have hearing loss from tumor around 5th cranial nerve in inner ear and repeated infections that destroyed my bone structure. I empathize with all who have this disability 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Crazeedi Yowza. That sounds rough too. You and @ShyBookOwl might be interested in this book on my Kindle shelf. I‘m anxious to get to it.

Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World

ShyBookOwl @BarbaraTheBibliophage oh thank you! Stacked. Sounds really interesting 5y

Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage thank you for the info, I'm definitely going to look for this one! 5y

The_Real_Nani @BarbaraTheBibliophage I‘m happy to chat about it anytime! 5y

The_Real_Nani @ShyBookOwl it‘s amazing! Very happy with it. :) 5y

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Solstice Bride: Book Two of the Heirs to Camelot Series | Jacqueline Church Simonds

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The series premise takes the legends of Avalon, Merlin, and King Arthur and combines them with urban fantasy in the near future. We‘ve moved into the next generation and England is still deep in trouble. One well-prepared young man and a naive Princess are tasked with saving the country (again) from evil. Some insta-love, but it didn‘t offend me. Planning to read the prequel soooon!

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Good Boy: A Life in Seven Dogs | Jennifer Finney Boylan

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Just so darn good. I inhaled this like a dog who tips over the treat jar in an empty house. Boylan tells stories of her childhood, teenage years, and adult life through the lens of dog ownership. In some stories dogs are central, and often misbehaving. In others, they are bit players. I laughed a lot, and also learned more about the trans journey. 4 enthusiastic stars.

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Crazeedi Awww this sounds so good, I'd probably cry 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Crazeedi I did way more laughing than crying ... 🐶 5y

Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage well then I'm putting this on TBR, sounds really good! Thank you! 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Crazeedi I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 5y

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Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health | H. Gilbert Welch, Lisa Schwartz, Steve Woloshin

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The fundamental questions raised by the authors are vital medical ethics and practice concerns. To simplify a complex set of topics, Welch encourages patients and even physicians to think carefully about the cost versus benefit of early detection and treatment. He applies it to various cancers, high cholesterol and blood pressure, DNA testing and more.

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Clwojick 6 pt/. 5y

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My Favorite Thing is Monsters | Emil Ferris

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Ferris creates the art journal and diary of Karen Reyes, a 1960s Chicago pre-teen, balancing the difficulties of her own adolescence with a family that‘s only marginally stable. And what she wants most in the world is to become a werewolf.

If you like a quirky kid, stories of growing up too fast, and fantastic art, give this graphic novel a whirl.

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Cinfhen, alisiakae

BarbaraTheBibliophage Hey, my favorite co-hosts, I finally (long after you) finished our challenge! Autumn summary coming soon! 😘😘 5y

Cinfhen Woo Hoo!!!! Great job, Barb!!!!!! 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen Thanks, my friend. ♥️ 5y

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The Midsummer Wife: Book One of The Heirs to Camelot | Jacqueline Church Simonds

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This is an urban fantasy with a side helping of Arthurian legend. It‘s a tantalizing reading combination, especially in a time when we know our leaders by their tweets rather than by their ancestry. I like an engaging good versus evil story like The Midsummer Wife, especially when the real world is stressful. Strong writing, and I‘m already on to the sequel!

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