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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks

BeckyWithTheGoodBooks

Joined January 2017

“There where one burns books, one in the end burns men.” - Heinrich Heine
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Mehso-so

Tallent‘s novel about a young girl grappling with physical and sexual abuse from her father is dark, brutal, and bleak, but also lacks a deeper context and believability in the protagonist. I wanted to understand Turtle on a deeper level and the third person narration created a lot of distance and discomfort with her character. Turtle had the makings of a literary heroine, but Tallent‘s strange choices detracted from that potential. 3⭐️

Tamra I gave it a so-so as well. The over the top element was, as you say, a distraction and felt too manipulative. (edited) 15h
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Tamra It just didn‘t sit right with me - and not just because of all the terrible stuff happening 5h
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Trying to finish up my May #LMPBC read while my daughter paints pottery. Sorry #GroupB!! Life has been really busy with my kids‘ birthdays, so I‘ll put this in the mail on Monday!

Megabooks No problem! That happens sometimes. 👍🏻 3d
LiteraryinLawrence @Lesanne I received the book today! Thanks so much! 22h
Lesanne @LiteraryinLawrence Excellent!! Thanks for letting me know 22h
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My four year old wanted to use some of the birthday money he got from his grandparents at Half Price Books, so he purchased books with his own money for the first time today! He loves books and said as we were walking up to the store, “I‘m going to smile so big when we go inside and see all the books!” Me too, buddy. Me. Too. 📚

Purpleness Aww, starting off on the right path:) 4d
5feet.of.fury Awww! That‘s amazing! 3d
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Little & Lion | Brandy Colbert
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How is it June already?! And my first born turns 8 tomorrow?! Life is moving so fast - thank goodness for #bookspin and the kickoff of summer reading!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I'm the oldest in my family, and Mom always says that my birthdays make her feel older than her birthdays do 😂 4d
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @TheAromaofBooks Hahaha! I am also an oldest daughter! And yes, I relate to your mom‘s statement. 😂 4d
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Night Shift | Stephen King
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King‘s first collection of short stories holds a special place in my heart. Thus far, King was purely a horror writer to me, but a few stories here really show the breadth of his imagination and writing abilities. There are plenty of delightful chills here, but The Last Rung on the Ladder” and “The Woman in the Room” are especially poignant and remind that horror can permeate everyday life without the need for things that go bump in the night. 4⭐️

JanuarieTimewalker13 I‘m reading Four Past Midnight right now. This is the first compilation I‘ve read of his. I want to read Different Seasons and Night Shift, eventually. He‘s a trip. I should be finished with this tonight. I think I need a little respite after this. Then I‘ll come back to a full length novel of his…it may be Needful Things🤓 6d
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks FPM and Different Seasons are so good!!! And Needful Things is one of my favorites! 6d
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The Missing Wife | Sam Carrington
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Mediocre thriller with an annoying and daft protagonist. This has an interesting plot, but was executed poorly with amateur writing, ludicrous character choices, an underwhelming twist, and absurd ending. A very quick read, but I only kept going because I was on vacation and in a generous mood. I also really disliked the portrayal of the protagonist as a “crazy” postpartum woman. As some one that had PP anxiety, I found that really gross. 2⭐️

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Maame | Jessica George
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Soft pick. This novel was a mixed bag for me. I think the novel solidly portrayed mental illness, grief, and toxic family dynamics, but in other ways it fell short. Maddie has had to grow up fast with many responsibilities foisted on her, but she was also strangely juvenile in a lot of unrealistic ways for a 25 year old. Some of the side characters had more personality than her. In the end though, I was rooting for her as she found her voice. 3⭐️

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I‘m on a solo trip to Astoria, OR! First stop is beer and a book at Astoria Brewing Company. 🍺 📚

BarbaraBB Enjoy the book, the trip and the beer! The book is tough but I loved it 1mo
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Mehso-so

This is a fact driven account of Vallow, Daybell, and the murder of Vallow‘s two young children. If you‘ve been following this case, then most of this book is probably known to you and doesn‘t offer new information. You won‘t find new insights on the psychology of cults or end times paranoia, but if you are looking for a fast-paced true crime novel to get you up to speed while Vallow and Daybell are tried, this will do the job. 3⭐️

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Ask for Andrea | Noelle W. Ihli
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I‘m definitely in the minority, but this was so disappointing. Three ghosts working together to bring down a serial killer sounds like a hit, but I found Ihli‘s novel to be so generic and boring. There was nothing gripping or suspenseful about this. I also found the three young woman characters barely fleshed out and almost indistinguishable from each other. Even the serial killer was basic. Even if the premise grabs, you can skip this one. 2⭐️

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Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman
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I‘m not sure how to feel about this one. King famously asked for this novella to fall out of publication, so it enjoys an allure as most King fans try to locate/read it. I was pulled into the story at first despite it‘s uncomfortable subject matter, but was left disappointed and confused with the ending. There are no redeeming characters or meaning. Ultimately, I think King was right to pull this story. It doesn‘t add anything to his omnibus. 2⭐️

Pikathulhu Very well stated! 1mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Pikathulhu Thank you! I read your review as well and totally agree! 1mo
5feet.of.fury Interesting! 1mo
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A Flicker in the Dark | Stacy Willingham
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Mehso-so

Willingham enters the genre with more of a whimper than a bang with her debut about a woman grappling with her traumatic past and increasingly distressing present. I found Chloe to be a frustrating main character - a lot of her choices were illogical and her misuse of prescription medications was unnecessary. And I guessed a major plot point 25 pages in. Overall, underwhelming, but something to get you through a vacation or plane ride. 2.5⭐️

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My #bookspin list for May! Hoping to get back on track this month. April was a bit of a slump for me.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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The Poisonwood Bible | Barbara Kingsolver
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Kingsolver‘s epic about a missionary family brought to the Congo by their evangelical patriarch is an undertaking, but well worth it. Her ability to give each of her five narrators a unique voice and perspective on colonialism showcases her talent as a writer. She also tackles the themes of freedom, faith, and feminism. A thoughtful novel with impact, this gives the reader a story and characters they‘ll think about long after the last page. 4⭐️

BeckyWithTheGoodBooks Thank you to #ALSpine and @dariazeoli for this recommendation!!! 😀 1mo
dariazeoli I‘m so glad you enjoyed it! 1mo
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Golden Child | Claire Adam
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This was a struggle. I was intrigued by the Caribbean setting and enjoyed the depiction of life in Trinidad, but ultimately I didn‘t connect. The treatment of one of the twins is so hard to stomach, I almost DNF. I‘m glad to have learned about this part of the world (I went down a rabbit trail about India‘s history with the island), but it was a slog. Better character development would‘ve helped the author make the emotional impact she wanted. 2⭐️

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V.E. Schwab kicked off a tour for the paperback release of Addie LaRue in Seattle this evening! She was absolutely amazing and I am so inspired to start writing again (something I haven‘t really done since I was a kid). if you ever have the chance to hear her speak, don‘t miss it. I‘m moving her other titles up in my TBR now! #townhallseattle #irememberyou #veschwab

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The Shining | Stephen King
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Everyone knows about this haunted hotel, and likely has images of the movie seared into their brain. But, King‘s novel is superior. The tension and isolation when reading this is palpable. One feels Jack‘s sanity teetering with each weird event. Was Jack a bad man destined to destroy his family, or did the hotel prey upon a man with a weakness as it would upon any of us? Perhaps the scariest thing is knowing The Overlook could get into us too. 5⭐️

Bklover Love your review! 2mo
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An American Marriage | Tayari Jones
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Here is my #bookspin list for April! Looking forward to this month‘s picks!!

TheAromaofBooks I read Brave New World for the first time in February. Such an odd book! I'll be interested to hear your thoughts!! 2mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @TheAromaofBooks ohhhhh! Will be happy to share when I finally read it. 😂😂 2mo
TheAromaofBooks I think I was especially intrigued because it's always listed as a “classic dystopian“ novel along with 1984, which I reread last year. They are definitely interesting contrasts to each other! 2mo
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The Wife Between Us | Sarah Pekkanen, Greer Hendricks
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Panpan

I found this to be…boring. This brings nothing new to the genre, and is another thriller based on the tired trope of a “too good to be true” man who is really a monster. The first twist wasn‘t very shocking, and the subsequent twists just went downhill after that. The novel got repetitive in the latter half and just didn‘t have substance. And then the implausible epilogue was unnecessary and didn‘t add anything to the story. I was annoyed. 😂 2⭐️

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The Shining | Stephen King
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I made great progress during this month‘s #20in4 #readathon! I started and finished “The Shining” and got further with “The Great Mortality.” I think I read about 1000 pages and very much enjoyed my weekend of morbid reading. 😀🖤

Megabooks Hey markup book club friend! Is Golden Child on the way to me? It‘s okay if it‘s not, but I‘m just wanting to keep an eye out. 👀 hope you‘re doing well! 😁 2mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Megabooks Hi!! Not yet, but it will be by the end of the weekend! 😀 2mo
Megabooks @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks great! 👍🏻 2mo
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The homophobia, casual racism, and violence are hard to stomach, but I ultimately enjoyed this crime novel centered around two men seeking vigilante justice for their murdered sons. Ike and Buddy Lee are an unlikely pair, but I found myself rooting for them as the story moved forward. Buddy Lee in particular made me laugh out loud with his quips. Cosby‘s writing is superb and I‘ll read his other novels just to savor it some more. A solid 3.5⭐️

Bookwormjillk Got this today. Thanks! 2mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Bookwormjillk Great! I apologize for the delay. My household got sick, so a little behind on life. 😀 2mo
Bookwormjillk @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks no worries! I‘ve been out of town so it was perfect timing actually. 2mo
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For this month‘s #20in4 #readathon, I will be trying to make progress on “The Great Mortality” and finishing “The Shining.” “TGM” is about the Black Death, so it will be a weekend of morbid reading. LOL. 🖤

Andrew65 Enjoy your weekend of morbid reading and good luck 😁 2mo
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My daughter had an awesome experience last week. Our school participated in an “all school read” of Shurtliff‘s “Rump,” which culminated in the author visiting the school! We read a few chapters together each night, and Josie was so into it she wrote a letter to the author and gave it to the school librarian. The librarian passed it on, and Josie got to have lunch with Ms. Shurtliff and received this signed copy of another one of her books! ⬇️

BeckyWithTheGoodBooks Josie came home that day exclaiming, “Mom, I could be a writer!” It was an amazing day for her and one I hope she never forgets! 2mo
TheBookHippie How wonderful. ♥️♥️♥️ 2mo
Cinfhen Wow!!! Amazing 🤩 2mo
SamAnne Oh what a great story! 2mo
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I enjoyed this sequel, and liked it just a tad more than the original. Picking up immediately from the previous book, the peculiar children embark on a journey to save one of their own. There is more action and the stakes are higher. This installment also fleshed out the world of peculiardom more by giving history and world building. The pictures continue to add depth and I was devastated by the twist at the end. Excited for the next book! 3.5⭐️

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I went to my second Silent Reading Book Club tonight and represented #LMPBC! 😀

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I finished three books during the #marvellousmarch readathon and have read 20/100 books so far in 2023. Looking forward to the rest of the reading month. 😀

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When She Returned | Lucinda Berry
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This gripping and fast-paced thriller had me at the edge of my seat. The plot was intriguing with a fresh spin on the premise of a missing person returning after 11 years. The twist was shocking, heartbreaking, and dark. Even if the ending was a little abrupt, this is the kind of thriller I love - one that keeps you turning pages long after you should be in bed (or ending your lunch break). I will definitely be reading more from Berry! 4⭐️

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek | Kim Michele Richardson
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It took me a little bit to get into this story, but did find it an easy and enjoyable read. The writing was average and a bit saccharine at times. Cussy Mary‘s voice was also inconsistent throughout. I am grateful to this book for bringing the WPA Pack Horse Library Project and the Blue People of Kentucky to my knowledge, but the potential for this to be a great historical novel is marred by too much sentimentality and a melodramatic ending. 3⭐️

RebelReader I enjoyed this one, but like The Giver of Stars by Jo Jo Moyes better. 3mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @RebelReader That‘s what I keep hearing! 3mo
thereadingreference Dang it, I gave up on this one and now I'll have to Google the overwrought ending.... 3mo
BkClubCare Good review. I would agree. 2mo
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'Salem's Lot | Stephen King
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King‘s classic tale of vampires infiltrating small town America is just as creepy as I remember. This is slow burn horror at its finest, and when things start to ramp up, you‘re stuck on the rollercoaster until it‘s time to get off. King creates just as many lovable characters as evil ones, and The Lot‘s ragtag band of heroes is no exception. A remarkable second novel with impact. I won‘t be looking out my bedroom window at night anytime soon. 4⭐️

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek | Kim Michele Richardson
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I did something new today and went to a silent book club! The event was held at a local bar and was book ended with chatting/mingling for 30 minutes before and after an hour of silent reading. It was really nice, and something I will absolutely be doing regularly! There are several chapters around me that meet monthly, so lots of opportunities to make new bookish friends! 📚

LaraReads That is too cool! 3mo
Jess861 Sounds super neat! 3mo
LiteraryinLawrence I love that idea! 3mo
Prairiegirl_reading This sounds like something that might actually get me out of the house. 3mo
Tamra How fun! 3mo
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek | Kim Michele Richardson
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I am in denial that it is March, but excited for this month‘s #marvellousmarch readathon! This time I‘m focusing on a mix of #bookspin backlog, #lmpbc, and two TikTok book clubs I belong to. It‘s still very much winter here in the PNW (again), so lots of cozy reading time! 😀

Andrew65 Looks some interesting reading there. Enjoy 😍 3mo
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Another month of no bingo, but it‘s fun to try! I definitely took some liberties this month to get books on the board (I decided that Carrie Soto FOR SURE has a messy bun), so don‘t look too closely. 😂😂 Thanks @Clwojick and @TheAromaofBooks for adding more fun to my reading goals! #ispybingo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Great month!! 3mo
Clwojick Hahaha love it! 😉 3mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick Hehehe. Thanks for the entertainment! 3mo
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My Lovely Wife | Samantha Downing
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I‘m a little concerned with how fast this year is going, but I‘m always excited for the next round of #bookspin!! Here is my list for March. 📚

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Brave New World was my BookSpin for February - I had never read it before! 3mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @TheAromaofBooks I feel like I have not read a lot of “classics,” so trying to add them in to my #bookspin! 😀 3mo
TheAromaofBooks Yes!! I actually have two lists. One is comprised entirely of classics that I want to read, and I always reading the BookSpin number from that list. The other list is my monthly TBR, and that's what I use for my BookSpinBingo. It's been fun to actually get through some of the more intimidating books on my TBR!! 3mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @TheAromaofBooks That‘s a great idea! 3mo
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'Salem's Lot | Stephen King
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I met my #20in4 goals this past weekend by finishing one book and reaching 50% on my February Stephen King pick. With this, I am on track to meet my 2023 of 100 books! Thanks for the inspiration, Littens!

Andrew65 Brilliant, well done 👏👏👏🙌🎊🥳🍾🥂😍 3mo
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The premise of this was promising, but it ended up being pretty boring. The characters were unlikable, bland, made ridiculous choices, and refused to accept reality. The writing was really simplistic and repetitive. I figured out the “twist” early on and it‘s been done better by other authors. I think this tried too hard to be clever, resulting in an anticlimactic mediocre thriller. Bummed that this was my first Kubica, but I‘ll try another. 2⭐️

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It‘s Steinbeck‘s birthday today! He is one of my favorite authors and I‘m really excited to read the tagged book for March‘s #authoramonth! Happy reading, everyone!

Pikathulhu I adore John Steinbeck's writing. Thank you for ensuring I'll celebrate this special day! 3mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Pikathulhu Of course!! 😀 3mo
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The Family | Naomi Krupitsky
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A readable coming of age story that follows best friends growing up in a New York crime family. Though I did enjoy the character development and exploration of the role of family in one‘s fate and life choices, I think I wanted it to be more gritty and action packed than it was. Not much happens for most of the novel, and then the cliff hanger ending is just too implausible. Krupitsky does get an extra star for her poetic and lyrical prose. 3⭐️

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I‘ve made the goal of finishing two books for this month‘s #20in4 readathon. Finishing these will keep me on track toward my goal of reading 100 books this year. 😀

Andrew65 Best of luck, great to have you with us. 😁 3mo
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White Smoke | Tiffany D. Jackson
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This freaked me the hell out. A haunted house story set amidst the more sinister realities of gentrification and racism, Jackson creates an immersive experience that left me ready to keep the lights on all weekend. As Mari unravels the mystery, we watch her grapple with the ghosts of her own past, as well as, her community‘s. Jackson tackles a lot of relevant topics ably, but the abrupt ending left me wanting more. Overall, a compelling read. 4⭐️

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Well told recounting of the 1959 mysterious deaths of 9 Soviet hikers. I‘m pretty familiar with this case, and found Eichar‘s desire to solve the mystery to be earnest and humble. He pays homage to the hikers respectfully, even traveling to Russia to meet the group‘s lone survivor (which I didn‘t know about!) and trek the same path as the unfortunate group. I also found his theory of infrasound as an explanation to be intriguing and plausible. 4⭐️

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I love Alice Feeney and I loved this book. This thriller about a couple trying to save their marriage at a remote chapel in the Scottish Highlands really packs a punch. I loved the plot devices of anniversary letters never shared, words of the year, and traditional anniversary gifts. The secrets and twists were shocking and the remote setting amped up the sense of foreboding. I love being creeped out by this woman. Keep it coming, Alice. 5⭐️

Alfoster Agree! Love her books and this one was creepy-good!👍 4mo
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Cop Town: A Novel | Karin Slaughter
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Here are my #LMPBC #GroupM choices! Tried to give us true crime, horror, and thriller options. Say Nothing might be a little too long, but I included it for kicks. Let me know what speaks to you. 😀

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Amiable Oh, “Razorblade Tears“ is so good! (I'm not in your group -- just adding my thoughts. 😃) 4mo
5feet.of.fury I‘d say Razorblade Tears or Garden of Good and Evil! I‘d be open to any except My Heart is a Chainsaw 4mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @5feet.of.fury Ok!! 😀 @Amiable Good to know! I‘m excited to read it at some point! (edited) 4mo
Bookwormjillk I‘ve read Midnight in the Garden but the rest look good! 4mo
ElizaMarie I think ir looks like Razorblade Tears has the most votes? I‘m good with that I haven‘t read any of them 4mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @5feet.of.fury @Bookwormjillk @ElizaMarie Ok! Razorblade Tears it is! 😀 4mo
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Carrie Soto Is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid
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This isn‘t a book I would‘ve read had it not been written by TJR - I‘m not an athlete and have close to zero interest in tennis. 😂 Carrie Soto is a hard character to like, but I found myself rooting for her on and off the court. Her personal growth and realization of the freedom in letting go can resonate with anyone. Not my favorite from TJR, but still worth the read for “completionists” of her work. 3.5⭐️

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When We Were Vikings | Andrew David MacDonald
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Here are my choices for #LMPBC #GroupB! Let me know what sticks out to you/what you‘ve read already! 😀

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Megabooks I‘ve read Normal People and When We Were Vikings, but I‘d be okay with any of the others! 4mo
LiteraryinLawrence Hmm, I was going to say that my top ones to read were When We Were Vikings and Normal People. 😂 So I‘ve read The Last Equation. Of the 2 left I‘d vote for Golden Child I think? 4mo
Lesanne Golden Child is fine with me! 4mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks Ok! Golden Child it is! 😀 4mo
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Carrie Soto Is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid
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I finished three books during #fabulousfebruary and made progress on my current nonfiction reads. None of these blew my socks off, but these readathons will help me get to my goal of 100 books in 2023! 😀

Andrew65 Brilliant, well done and thanks for playing along 👏👏👏🙌🥳🍾🥂😍 4mo
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Magpie | Elizabeth Day
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I have mixed feelings about this. I wouldn‘t classify it as a thriller. The twist comes too early taking the wind out of its suspense sails, and making it more of a domestic fiction novel. I was hoping for a jaw dropping twist to present itself at the end, but not much else happened. It‘s hard to say more without spoilers. 😬 I did enjoy Day‘s writing, but there were some issues with how mental illness was portrayed and some tired tropes. 3⭐️

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Had I never read The Handmaid‘s Tale, this would be getting a higher rating, but Erdrich‘s try at dystopian fiction felt derivative to me. The three parts of the story are disjointed and feel like different novels that don‘t quite fit together. The world was not fleshed out, and the open ending left me underwhelmed. However, Erdrich‘s prose can‘t be ridiculed. Her writing is deeply satisfying even when the story leaves something to be desired. 3⭐️

SamAnne Completely agree with your review. While I admire Erdrich for getting out of her normal wheelhouse, good dystopian is a different skill set it seems, esp to write like Atwood. 4mo
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Readathons are a great motivator for me! This time I‘m focusing on a mix of #bookspin, #authoramonth, and a “morbidly curious” non-fiction book group I belong to (plus, I still need to finish “The Facemaker”). It‘s really rainy here today in the PNW (again), and it‘s putting me in the reading mood. 😀 #fabulousfebruary

AllDebooks I loved Magpie 😍 4mo
Andrew65 Great choices, I loved Carrie Soto is back. Great to have you with us. 😁 4mo
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @alldebooks @andrew65 I am really excited to read both Magpie and Carrie Soto! 4mo
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I Spy | Claire Kendal
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I didn‘t get a bingo, but it was really fun playing #ispybingo in January! Two of the books I read last month didn‘t really match any of the prompts, but maybe February will be more fruitful for me. Thanks @Clwojick and @TheAromaofBooks for the fun challenge!

Clwojick Thanks for joining us! 4mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Great progress!!! 4mo
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Manhattan Beach: A Novel | Jennifer Egan
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Here is my February #bookspin list! I had a great start to my reading year (I read 8 books), so I hope to continue the momentum this month!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 4mo
RebelReader Ooooh You have some good ones in your list! 4mo
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