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Book_Lover95

Joined January 2019

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Summer Lovin' (Original) by Carly Phillips
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
Bailedbailed

Help! I‘ve been in a reading slump for over 2 months. I miss reading but I also don‘t have any motivation to pick up a book. Every book I‘ve tried to pick up either didn‘t sound interesting, it was predictable, flat out boring, or I just couldn‘t focus. What did you do to get over your reading slump? Also, any book recommendations are always appreciated ❤️

Luke-XVX I seem to have read an awful lot of novellas this year! A good mix up after some chunky fantasy books 4w
Book_Lover95 @Luke-XVX thank you! ☺️ 4w
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Yes, yes, yes! It was dark, it was spicy, it was perfection! I feel like I have been in a reading slump after reading Haunting Adeline. But The Ritual saves the day! I was hooked from the first page. Just when one conflict settled there was another one around the corner. Such a good read. 10/10 ⭐️! I‘ve already ordered the next book in this series.

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Punk 57 | Penelope Douglas
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Mehso-so

I‘m going to get some hate for this. But… I did not like this book. I do not consider this to be “dark romance”. The spice was mediocre at best. The characters were annoying. The storyline definitely felt very high school like to me. To be fair, this wasn‘t the worst I‘ve ever read but it wasn‘t the best either. 3/5 stars from me.

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The Notebook | Nicholas Sparks
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I‘m ashamed to say this is the first time I‘ve read The Notebook. Y‘all. I was not prepared. This book had me crying! Once again Nicholas Sparks takes me on an emotional roller coaster. I was so absorbed into this book from page one. 5 out of 5 stars!

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Does It Hurt? | H D Carlton
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Mehso-so

I honestly think this book was over hyped. The spice level is amazing! The creepiness is on point. But the story line did not keep me hooked. I can‘t put my finger on the exact thing that turned me off or why I had to make myself keep going. But I do not think this book is worth the hype.

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Panpan

Honestly, this was one of the most boring books I‘ve read in a long time. It took me over a month to read 359 pages. The character development was terrible and the storyline didn‘t make sense. 0/5 ⭐️. I do not recommend.

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Not a book review. Just thought my fellow Litsy friends and book lovers would appreciate 🥰

julesG 😍😍😍 6mo
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Wonder | R J Palacio
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Okay, at first I felt a little silly reading a book about a bunch of middle schoolers. But this book was really good. It was sad, funny, heartbreaking, and happy all at once. I agree with August Pullman, everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their life. I‘m so happy to “see” Auggie get his standing ovation.

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Verity | Colleen Hoover
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I loved Verity! It was dark, eerie and creepy and yet there was love and spice and it was light and funny at times. I couldn‘t keep my eyes off it. Colleen Hoover is a genius. I love her! She may be my 2nd favorite author!

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Verity | Colleen Hoover

I‘m finally getting to read Verity! This book has been on my TBR for months now. I‘m curious, what were your thoughts on Verity? I‘ve seen a lot of mixed reviews.

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The Searcher | Tana French
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Mehso-so

This is my second book by Tana French that I‘ve read. I‘m still on the fence. Don‘t get me wrong, it was a good read. But I‘m absorbed into the story line as I normally am. I don‘t feel the characters emotions, I‘m not envisioning the scenery in my head, I don‘t feel like I am a part of the story.

TrishB I gave it 2 books with French and just wasn‘t invested either 🤷‍♀️ 7mo
Book_Lover95 Im not sure if it‘s the writing style or the different cultures she writes about in Ireland. Either way, I don‘t think I‘ll be reading anything by her again. 7mo
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A Face in the Shadows | Lenora Worth
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Three words. Christian murder mystery. Umm what?! This book was actually really good. I loved the storyline. The author did such an excellent job of keeping my attention while also bringing God into story without it being too cliche. I usually do not enjoy these short stories. But these 217 pages packed a big punch! 3.5 out of 5 stars for me!

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The Saving Graces | Patricia Gaffney
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Mehso-so

I read so many great reviews on this book. I guess I‘m an odd bird. I did not enjoy this one. Personally I was not captured in the story until the last 200 pages. All in all it was not a bad story. However I was almost done with the book before I began to enjoy what I was reading. I also feel the story ended a bit abruptly. The ending felt “unfinished” and I would have liked to see a happier ending for some of the characters.

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The Perfect Escape | Leah Konen
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Wow! I was hooked from the first page. Just when I thought I figured it out, here comes another plot. I‘ve never read anything by this author before but she is most definitely on my radar for future reads. 10/10 recommend!

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It Starts with Us | Colleen Hoover
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I‘m going to be honest, I have mixed feelings about this one. Yes, it was a great story. And I was so happy to see Lily get her happy ending. This could have been a great slow burn love story. However I personally feel the author rushed this one. I also wish more details were given into Atlas‘s past.

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It Ends With Us | Colleen Hoover
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I was not prepared for the emotional roller coaster Colleen Hoover took me on with this book. I found myself getting angry when Lily was hurt. I found myself feeling happy when Lily and Ryle were doing good. I also found myself feeling proud for breaking the cycle when Lily asked Ryle for a divorce. Such a good read! 5 out of 5! #52bookclub24 (prompt 25: an author everyone has read)

Deblovestoread I still haven‘t read a Hoover. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 10mo
Kristy_K Cried when I read this one. By far her best book in my opinion. 10mo
Book_Lover95 @Deblovestoread you should give her a try! I was pleasantly surprised. 10mo
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Book_Lover95 @Kristy_K I‘m not going to lie, I cried as well. I was not prepared for the emotional roller coaster I went on while reading this book. Now I HAVE to know how it ends. So naturally I‘ve started the second book in the series: It Starts With Us. 10mo
Librarybelle Funnily, I‘ve not read any by her! 10mo
Book_Lover95 @Librarybelle I recommend reading this one. I can‘t vouch for any of her other books. But this one was very good! 10mo
Librarybelle 👍❤️ 10mo
BarbaraBB I haven‘t read her either but it does sound like it packs a punch 🤜🏼 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 10mo
LaraReads I enjoyed this one! It‘s the only Hoover I have been fond of. Interested to see what you think of the sequel! I wanted Atlas‘s story so bad, but I was not a fan of the 2nd book. I disliked it so much, it made me retroactively not like this one quite as much as I had before. 🤦🏻‍♀️ (edited) 10mo
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It Ends With Us | Colleen Hoover
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My first book of the year! This is also my first book by Colleen Hoover! I‘ve heard a lot of mixed reviews for this author. Either you love her or hate her. I‘m curious, what is your opinion of Colleen Hoover?

DanaR I read Verity first and was HOOKED. This one reads differently, but I can understand why (given the personal note at the end). I‘m about to go binge some more of her books! 10mo
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Snowbound in Dry Creek | Janet Tronstad
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I initially only read this book to break up some of the heavy thriller and dark romance books I‘ve been reading. This story is short, but I actually enjoyed it. I appreciated the time the author took to develop some background between the characters. I typically do not enjoy these short stories as they are predictable, however I enjoyed this short read.

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Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
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Pickpick

Wow! This my first dark romance book I‘ve ever read. It definitely did not disappoint! I honestly was not expecting it to end on a cliffhanger. Usually I can predict how the end will be, but boy was I wrong! I loved every page of this book. It was both terrifying and fascinating at the same time. 100% worth the hype!

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Journey to Forever | Carol Steward
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Mehso-so

Journey To Forever was an easy read with a predictable storyline.

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The Echo Maker: A Novel | Richard Powers
Mehso-so

134 pages in, 317 pages left to go. I‘m hoping this book gets better as the patient continues to receive treatment. However I‘m having a hard time following the story line. I can‘t visualize the scenes unfolding in my mind as I read as I normally do. I do not feel any connection to any of the characters at this point. I‘ve only bailed on 4 books so far in my entire life. I‘m trying hard to finish this one out, but I‘m struggling.

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Dreamland | Nicholas Sparks
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Crossed a few things off my bucket list this weekend!

1. Met my favorite Author (Nicholas Sparks)
2. Got a signed copy of his new book (Dreamland)

* I haven‘t started this book yet. I‘m currently in the middle of 3 different books 😅

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Kind-Hearted Woman | Janet Spaeth
Mehso-so

I would rate this 3 out of 5 stars. This story takes place during the Great Depression in 1935. Collin Hammett sets off on the road to find the meaning of life. His trip is cut short when he find himself sitting on a couch with no memory of who he is or why he is there.

It was a short read with a happy ending. In my opinion the storyline is very predictable. I did not become very attached to the characters as I normally do.

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Unknown Book 7862140 | Unknown Unknown

Is there an app that gives recommendations based on books you previously read and rated? Like Netflix, but for books?

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It‘s been 3 years since I‘ve made my last post?! How did that happen?!

TrishB Wow 😯 that is a long time! 2y
BookmarkTavern Welcome back! 2y
Book_Lover95 @TrishB hahaha I know! 2y
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Book_Lover95 @ozma.of.oz thank you! 2y
sprainedbrain Good to see you again! 😂 2y
Book_Lover95 @sprainedbrain haha thank you! 2y
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I've never read a "self help" book before, but this was pretty good. It was really interesting to read other people's stories too

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I can't believe I've been away for so long! Oh how I missed my fellow littens!

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You know you are officially moved in and settled for a while when you get your bookshelf the way you want it

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Been so stressed out I can't even enjoy reading.. this is going to be a long month

BookNightOwl Hope things get better. I loved this book!!! 6y
Book_Lover95 Thanks! And yes it is pretty good 6y
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I need some help from my fellow littens. There was book I read about a woman who lost her voice after an airplane accident, she then married this rich older man, and after his death she fleas to her home town but there is a killer on the loose. The killer is a female who cuts people's faces off after they are murdered. I CANT NOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME REMEMBER THE AUTHOR OR THE TITLE.. Anyone read a book like this? I need some help!

Reggie Sorry, no, but sounds intriguing. 6y
Book_Lover95 It was sooo good! But I can't remember the name of it and it's about to drive me insane 6y
Book_Lover95 @Reggie found the book! After several moves and many life changing events I found it!! It‘s called The Women Who Couldn‘t Scream by Christina Dobb 😆 2y
Reggie Thank you for the reply! Lololol 2y
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Already in chapter 6 and I'm definitely liking this book so far!

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Prayers for Sale | Sandra Dallas
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WOW! I honestly expected this book to end in a tragedy. It was such a good read from page 1 all the way to page 305. I think I may have discovered the next aurthor for me.

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Prayers for Sale | Sandra Dallas
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Going to finish my last 80 pages and eat my oatmeal 😁 Who knows I may start another book tonight

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Prayers for Sale | Sandra Dallas
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I just learned there were hookers and prostitutes in 1859.. Who knew🤷🤔

TrishB They say it‘s the oldest profession. 6y
Book_Lover95 That is exactly what my boyfriend said when I told him 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I visited the site of a brothel at an ancient Roman ruin in Morroco, dating back to the 3rd century BC (or something like that). Prostitution has been around since the beginning of mankind basically. 6y
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Book_Lover95 SERIOUSLY?! I'd never thought it would have even been a thing, especially back then 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Yup! A quick read on the history of prostitution, if you're interested. https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-prostitution-721311 6y
Book_Lover95 That was definitely an interesting read! 6y
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Prayers for Sale | Sandra Dallas
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Just started this book about ah hour and a half ago and I'm already hooked! I already feel myself getting all emotional over 2 characters 🤦😭. I honestly did not expect to like this book, much less this EARLY on in the read. P.S. yes I'm eating Chef Boyardee Beefaroni with cheese (I'm a weird eater)

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The Best of Me | Nicholas Sparks
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Definitely did not have the ending I was expecting!

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The Shack | WM. Paul Young
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I'm definitely not saying that I understand life and everything in a wonderful ray of sunshine and rainbows now. I will however say that I was definitely struggling with the death of someone very close to me as well. And just like Kate, I also blamed myself. I definitely feel that the reading of this book was in perfect timing to my healing and grief process... "God's timing is perfect"

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Message in a Bottle | Nicholas Sparks
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1 word: AMAZING! This was the book that made Nicholas Sparks my FAVORITE author. Loved this book ❤️

CoffeeNBooks Welcome to Litsy! 📚 6y
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Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn
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Mehso-so

I'm going to be honest, I didn't finish the book. It did not hold my interest in the slightest. I actually read a chapter 3 times and still have no idea what was going on.

Mitch Welcome to the wonderful world of Litsy! 6y
Book_Lover95 Thank you! It's so exciting and nice to see other people who enjoy reading and talking books as I do 😂 6y
TK421 Welcome to Litsy!☺ 6y
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Lynnsoprano Welcome to our Litsy family! Check out @LitsyWelcomeWagon for tips and ideas. It‘s great t have you here. 6y
Cinfhen I think it‘s either love it or hate it with this book...I loved it!!! And film was pretty good too😁 6y
JacqMac I didn‘t like this one very much either. It was so predictable. I kept waiting for it to get better, but it never did. 6y
Book_Lover95 I wanted to like it. But this is the first time I've said this.. but the movie is actually better than the book 6y
DarcysMom Welcome to Litsy! 🤩 6y
CrowCAH Welcome to the Litsy family!!! 📚 6y
the.bookish.valkyrie Welcome to Litsy!🎉📚💕 6y
Book_Lover95 So what is this #24in48 about? 6y
RaimeyGallant I read it so long ago, I can't remember if I loved it or not. And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. 6y
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