Tonight's read.

This may be my favorite book yet by Goodman. It has thrills, chills, creepy folklore, and a story within a story. Friends fleeing a pandemic 10 years into our future are trapped on an island. Chaos ensues as they try to figure out what is real and what is imagination.
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My goal is to read 3 to 4 books.
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Perhaps the most heart-wrenching of the series so far, this volume deals with Charlie's mental health issues.
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In this volume, Nick, Charlie, and the crew head to Paris. The focus is on a variety of non-binary relationships.
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This is becoming one of my favorite graphic novel series. In this volume, Charlie and Nick further explore their relationship. It's both heartfelt and entertaining.
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Starting the game a little late.
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Another charming adventure with Dex and Robot, seeking the answer for “What do humans need?“ The novella had a lighthearted feel throughout.
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Lots of creepiness and atmosphere in this haunted house novel. It starts out slow and then picks up the pace and tension. 4.5 stars

I needed this charming break before I start my thriller\horror binge. I'll have to finish the series now. Realistic black and white drawings add to the text in this graphic novel about a non-binary relationship.

Short chapters really help to the develop the pace in this novel as you try to figure out where the next twist is going to go. The premise that your DNA can be matched to your soulmate is plausible in today's society. When devious scientists and others bent on revenge are involved in this match, chaos ensues.

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1. The One, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Fables, Aunt Dimity and the Enchanted Cottage.
2. Green is my favorite color, so yes.
3. Our Crooked Hearts and When Women Were Dragons, Someone is Killing the Children.
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An entertaining romp through modern fairy tales. A villain, known as The Adversary, exiled the fairy tale characters into our world. In this volume, it looks like someone or something has killed Rose Red. Bigby, the Big Bad Wolf, is investigating the case. The prose and illustrations blend seamlessly together. 4.5 stars
#20in4Readathon @Andrew65

My goals are to read 20 chapters and finish at least one book. On deck are The One, The Disinvited Guest, and Hidden Pictures.
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This was not my favorite book by Ware; however, it was still a good mystery. I figured out the killer, but not the motive. I liked the dual timeline, but the pacing was a little slow. Sometimes Hannah exasperated me. 3.5 stars.
@LKK526

I'm addicted to James Tynion IV's graphic novels. The horror and illustrations work so well together. In this series, Walter gathers some friends at a lake house to try to save them from intergalactic annihilation. Looking forward to Volume 2.
#JubilantJuly @Andrew65

1. I love the Aunt Dimity cozy mysteries.
2. Outside
3. Iced tea
#sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz

Volume 3 continues as the town of Archers Peak goes under lockdown to protect its citizens. More about the Order of St. George is learned. Erica continues her quest to rid the town of monsters. Beautiful and often gruesome artwork completes the package.
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Vol. 1 continues where Vol. 2 ends. More of Erica's back story is explained as she and others attempt to fight the 5 monster babies from the first story. Good suspense and horror throughout.
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Awesome graphic novel, if bloody. Combines a missing persons mystery with a monster feature. It also contains a badass heroine. I loved the illustrations. There are 3 more volumes.
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Sometimes I don't mind FB ads. Especially about authors I love. I almost missed this release.

1.) Neil Gaiman
2.) How High We Go in the Dark
3.) Litsy, especially #LitsyLove

I admit I didn't mind The SanatorIum by Pearse. However, a couple chapters into her follow-up in the Elin Warner series and I don't know if I can last.
Example: “the air feels sticky like gum, catching in her eyes, hair.“
The only reason I'm not dropping this for The It Girl is I only have a 7 day hold on this one, and I hate bailing.

I enjoyed this one a lot. Basic concept: Throughout history, when women are oppressed, they can change into dragons. The book centers on the uprising of 1955. Alex is left wondering if her mom chose to be a dragon, or her aunt didn't, would this have changed her fate? There are also research snippets from other uprisings to show what women were facing throughout the centuries. Unlike some feminist writings, not all men are portrayed badly here.

1.) Unless for the fact they are all through my house, no.
2.) Television in the background. I can handle radio.
#Two4Tuesday @ThreSpineVieew

This wss a Booker Prize Winner; however, I just couldn't get into it. It was beautifully written, and I enjoyed how Lockwood described social media, known as the Portal in the book. It's when she starts describing real life that I couldn't connect the two halves of the book.
#JubilantJuly @Andrew65

Tonight's book.

A retelling of the House of Usher. Kingfisher sought to expand on Poe's tale and provide some explanations for the family illness.The narrator is non-binary and used different pronouns, such as ka and kan for sworn-swords. While I thought Poe had more suspense, this novella was well-written by T. Kingfisher.

I plan to read at least four books for the#JubilantJuly Readathon.
Thank you, @Andrew65 for hosting.

This is my new favorite book by Albert. I was drawn in by the magic and stayed for the relationships. Well-written with beautiful imagery.

1. Illuminae Files
2. Horror, especially ghost stories
3. Hell House or House of Leaves
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1. Most definitely!
2. I bet you thought I was going to say Murderbot. The Chet and Bernie mysteries by Spencer Quinn are told from the point of view of Bernie's dog Chet and are hilarious.
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@TheSpineView

Getting pulled down a dark an twisty rabbit hole with this one.

BotM club box has arrived! I have my week set up with Our Crooked Hearts; The It Girl; Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow; and This Poisoned Heart.

I love novels told in epistolary fashion. This one explores the urban legend of Slender Man through journal entry, blog posts, IM, and emails. It explores Slender Man's effect on a teenager as he tries to unravel the disappearance of another teen. It has good atmosphere, but the ending seemed somewhat forced.

Slender Man, elevation, and meds to work on taking the pain away.

The premise of the book was similar to Hitchcock's Rear Window in that what you see when no one thinks you are watching can lead to trouble and danger. I never read Sager before, so I don't know if it's his style, but the book started off really slow. So much so that the first major plot twist doesn't hit until about 100+ pages in. Then the action finally ratchets up to the climax. I consider it a solid 3.5 stars.

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The lake is darker than a coffin with the lid shut.

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Thank you, @BeaG, for the book and goodies!
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I tried so hard to like this book, but couldn't get further than the first couple chapters. Maybe it's because I liked A Deadly Education better. The illustrations were good though.

This beautiful verse novel really tugged at my emotions. It describes the aftermath of an accidental shooting and how two families lives are forever changed.
#20in4Readathon @Andrew65

1 Ziggy, Stardust and Me
2. Tagged above
3. Gregory Ashe
#sundayfunday
@ozma.of.oz

A good start to the #20in4 #Readathon. The book was well-written and engaging. At its core, it's a story of love and pain. I enjoyed all the characters. Uncle Hoyt made it easy to hate him.
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