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NatalieR

NatalieR

Joined April 2016

I love to read and hang out with my dog. I blog about it at A Book and A Dog. https://abookandadog.com
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A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
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Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb
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Unsolved mysteries are always intriguing for me. The tragic disappearance of Amelia Earhart is one of those captivating mysteries. This is a short story about A. E.‘s disappearance in 1937. Portions of the story are told from A.E.‘s perspective while flying. Lizzie, age 15, hears A.E.‘s distress call. Excited to learn that A.E. is alive and asking for help when everyone else fears A.E. is lost at sea. ✈️

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Cities of the Plain | Cormac McCarthy
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Years ago, I was browsing in a used bookstore with my husband. He discovered this first edition for $5. This novel left me feeling much the same emotions as The Crossing. There are moments of heart wrenching despair and utter sadness. McCarthy knows how to build hope for the reader, but I wasn‘t fooled this time. I knew any moments of joy or excitement were going to be met with devastating grief.

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Crazeedi I've always meant to read this 3d
NatalieR @Crazeedi Have you read the previous books in the trilogy? 3d
Crazeedi @NatalieR o my goodness no, I guess I have to get them forst!! 3d
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NatalieR @Crazeedi 😅 It would be helpful to read these in order. 2d
Crazeedi @NatalieR oh definitely, I don't read out of order!! 2d
NatalieR @Crazeedi 😂 I‘m the same way! 1d
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I seldom intentionally try to solve the mystery when reading a book, and try to just sit back and enjoy the ride. This is one of those books that automatically put my brain into solving mode. I didn‘t trust any of the characters and felt suspicious towards just about everyone. By the conclusion, I was right and wrong! And I loved it! There were unexpected layers and satisfying twists.

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I‘m trying to be better at bailing on books I‘m not that crazy about or are ‘just okay.‘ As Long As We Both Shall Live by Joann Chaney started out well. Two timelines and a husband likely killing his wife. The lives of the investigating detectives became part of the story, it got confusing, and less interesting for me. A little more than 25% in and I decided it was time to move on.

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bthegood #hailthebail I've bailed on 3 books this month - I'm with you in terms of not wanting to spend time with stories I'm not loving - if it feels like a chore I'm out 🙂 (edited) 1w
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Cormac McCarthy‘s scene descriptions and character development pulled me right into the emotional story of The Crossing. It‘s an emotionally heavy read, filled with tragedy and suffering. While also being a beautiful story. I suppose I have this reaction because McCarthy repeatedly offers hope in the story but doesn‘t quite deliver. There isn‘t a man on horseback riding off into the sunset in this ending.

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Graywacke Great book. A little overshadowed by All the Pretty Horses. But this is terrific too. Glad you enjoyed and i liked your review. 2w
NatalieR @Graywacke Thank you 😊 I agree. I‘m looking forward to reading the third book soon. 📚 1w
Graywacke @NatalieR it‘s different. But it has its quirky charm, if that‘s the right word. Enjoy! 1w
NatalieR @Graywacke Thanks! I hope I do! 1w
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I finally made it to the final Jack Reacher installment in the series written solely by Lee Child. Blue Moon exceeded my expectations. Reacher continues to be an invincible character, willing to take on two villainous gangs. He also wins the affection of a waitress tired of the tension and injustice in her town. Reacher‘s brief love affairs continue to entertain.

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LiseWorks I just finished book 2, it was a wild ride. 2w
NatalieR @LiseWorks Reacher sure takes readers on an adventure. 😅 2w
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Ethan Frome | Edith Wharton
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I am new to Edith Wharton‘s writing and wasn‘t sure where to begin. I read that Ethan Frome is a reader favorite so I decided this was a good place to start. I truly enjoyed this novella and look forward to reading more of her work. I liked her writing style: her descriptions of scenes and ability to weave an interesting, timeless tale.

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From a Buick 8 | Stephen King
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As I started reading From a Buick 8 by Stephen King, I couldn‘t keep my mind from thinking about one of his earliest novels, Christine. These novels turn out to be quite different from one another. The Buick 8 is also a creepy and bizarre piece of machinery that only King can create.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great cover 📚 3w
NatalieR @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks It sure is a bright, shiny design! 😊 3w
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Disappearing Home | Deborah M. Morgan
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Imagine Living (book 2), set in 1980, follows Robyn, from tagged book. She‘s 16, doing her best to navigate the cards life has dealt. Circumstances unexpectedly change for Robyn and she decides to be homeless rather than return to a toxic home environment with her mom. Once I had the opportunity to immerse myself into Robyn‘s story, I couldn‘t put the book down until I finished.

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The more I grow in age and maturity, I am gaining an understanding of my relationship with anxiety. The authors of this amazing book offer many helpful suggestions that stand apart from other resources b/c they explain how the amygdala works and how the tools will work on the amygdala. For me, understanding how the brain works makes all the difference in applying their suggestions.

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Watchers | Dean R. Koontz
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This story pulled at my deepest, strongest heart string…dogs. Watchers is an incredible story. I listened to the audiobook every chance I had. The characters are more than likable, they are lovable. The only thing more scary than the monster are the people who created it. This novel filled my heart and entertained my brain. This is not only one of my favorite Koontz books, it‘s easily an all-time favorite.

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KathyWheeler This is one of my all time favorite Koontz books. I remember thinking that the last couple of paragraphs were sappy, but I loved the book. (edited) 1mo
TheBookgeekFrau One of my all time favorites, too💞 This was the first Koontz book I ever read, way back in the 80s; I still think of Einstein lying by the fire reading!! 😁🥰 1mo
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ShelleyBooksie Is this one gory? The story sounds really good but many Koontz books are too dark/gory for me 1mo
NatalieR @KathyWheeler I thought the same thing about the ending, but I‘m glad it ended that way. ❤️🐾 1mo
NatalieR @TheBookgeekFrau Awww I love that image! Such a creative aspect of the story. ❣️ 1mo
NatalieR @ShelleyBooksie There‘s a few gory scenes due to the monster. Overall, it‘s a love story of a couple and a dog. As a fan of horror and tolerance for gore, I think this one is lighter in that department. 1mo
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In Bloom | Paul Tremblay
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For me, short stories are a challenge to enjoy. I‘ve analyzed my struggle and concluded that‘s because most of them are too short. For instance, with Paul Tremblay‘s short story, In Bloom, I was completely sucked into the beginning. The ending was abrupt. I wish there was about 1-2 more hours, just to expand the story a bit more. I‘ll keep trying short stories; always in hope to read a gem!

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Blame | Jeff Abbott
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Blame by Jeff Abbott is a uniquely plotted psychological thriller. It‘s filled with suspense, a neighborhood full of people keeping secrets, and a lot of suspicion. The deeper I got into this book, the less characters I trusted. Everyone was a suspect!

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darklydreaming Ooo I read this a few years ago and enjoyed it! 1mo
NatalieR @darklydreaming Awesome! I look forward to reading more of his work. 1mo
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A beautiful, sunny day for the delivery of my signed first edition of The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz. Thanks to The Poisoned Pen, an independent bookseller in Scottsdale, Arizona, I am enjoying this cool cover with stunning endpapers!

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monkeygirlsmama Sweet! I got the ebook, but nowhere near as cool as this! 1mo
NatalieR @monkeygirlsmama 😅 It‘s pretty gorgeous! I love collecting signed books. 📚 1mo
Hooked_on_books I ended up falling away from his books for some reason, but I read a ton of Koontz as a teen and his books meant a lot to me then. So this would be a real treasure. 1mo
NatalieR @Hooked_on_books As reading habits change over the years, it‘s easy to drift away from an author. He continues to write some great books. 😀 1mo
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The Ruin | Dervla McTiernan
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If you‘re looking for an excellent mystery with suspense, betrayal, and corruption, I highly recommend The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. It‘s the first installment of the Cormac Reilly Mystery series. I purchased the audiobook from Audible. I loved the beautiful narration by Aoife McMahon. I could listen to her all day! 

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Gissy I own this one! I need to read it then. 1mo
Jerdencon Love her books! 1mo
NatalieR @Gissy Yes! It‘s really good! 😊 1mo
NatalieR @Jerdencon I really want to read the next one in this series. I think she has a new one coming out this year. 1mo
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Several years ago, I listened to the podcast, Books on the Nightstand, religiously. One of the hosts, Michael, raved about how much he loved The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti. I completely understand why he was so enamored by it. It‘s a 5🌟book for me! There are so many layers to this story: grief, survival, identity, change, friendship, love, and family. It‘s deep and wonderful.

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Bookwormjillk I loved that podcast. That‘s where I learned about Litsy actually. 2mo
NatalieR @Bookwormjillk I still miss that podcast. That‘s where I learned about Litsy too!! 😂 1mo
MaureenMc I also own this book because of Michael Kindness 😄 Still haven‘t read it yet, though. 1mo
NatalieR @MaureenMc 😅 That‘s awesome! I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. 1mo
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Courage. It‘s what Virginia and Violette harness as they navigate life during the war in Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck. It‘s a nice, long read that alternates between the lives of these women as they navigate the changes in their young lives that are significantly impacted by the invasion of the Nazi‘s. I purchased the audiobook from Audible. Narration by Caroline Hewitt is amazing!

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When I started listening to this audiobook, Caffeine, by Michael Pollan, I was a bit worried I was going to be left feeling guilty about my caffeine consumption. As you can tell from the picture, I love tea: tea bags, loose leaf tea, various flavors/seasons, and a variety of caffeine levels. Pollan tells the history of caffeine, impact on our bodies, and our caffeine culture. ☕️🫖

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A Good Marriage | Kimberly McCreight
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I understand why this book has received so many accolades. A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight is a great suspenseful thriller with many layers of secrets kept by ALL of the characters. I liked how the story is told from so many different perspectives. Many of the secrets are dark and people‘s reasons for keeping their secrets added to the complexity of their role in the story.

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Suet624 Your dog looks kingly. 2mo
AmyG @Suet624 He does….very royal. 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
NatalieR @Suet624 @AmyG 😅 I hadn‘t thought of that. Kind of in a sphinx pose. 2mo
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At Home with Books: How Booklovers Live with and Care for Their Libraries | Christopher Simon Sykes, Estelle Ellis, Caroline Seebohm
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These prism glasses allow me to read in bed without straining my neck. Where have these beauties been all my life? 👀

For my review and more photos please visit my biblio boutique blog https://abookandadog.com/biblio-boutique/valuu-lazy-glasses

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Camino Island | John Grisham
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John Grisham ventures into a different style of legal thriller with Camino Island. I loved the dreamy setting of Camino Island with the ease of coastal living, the lifestyle of the writers, and frequent dinner parties. All of the characters were likable, even the ones with an element of suspicion lurking throughout the story.

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marleed I noticed yesterday #3 Camino Ghosts releases in May! 2mo
NatalieR @marleed Yay! 👏 That‘s exciting!! 2mo
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I‘m a fan of Horowitz. Unfortunately, I bailed on this one. The narrator was pleasant; however, I had difficulty discerning which character was speaking. It became tiresome and required too much effort. I would probably be better off reading this one in print.

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Ruthiella I do like that painting! 😍 2mo
NatalieR @Ruthiella Thank you! It is rather elegant. 😊 2mo
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I don‘t recall how The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott got on my radar. Probably from a social media outlet or one of the many bookish emails arrive to my inbox daily. I was intrigued by the book as I enjoy true crime stories. While I can identify a lot of strengths for this book, it was just okay for me. Bootlegging is not a crime that interests me very much.

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T is for Trespass is another great installment of the Alphabet series by Sue Grafton. Kinsey Millhone‘s elderly neighbor is injured during a fall prompting her to offer assistance and engage the help of family. Meanwhile, a sociopath is stealing the identity of Solana Rojas so that she can work private caregiving jobs and take advantage of the elderly.

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Next Year in Havana | Chanel Cleeton
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Next Year in Havana is a love story. It‘s not just a romantic story of people falling in love, it‘s a story about one‘s love of country, culture, history, and family. Chanel Cleeton delivered a fascinating first book to The Cuba Saga series.

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The Institute | Stephen King
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I never know where a novel by Stephen King is going to take me and that‘s what I love about his story telling talent. In the Institute, King introduced fascinating concepts that made my skin prickle. He developed theories I hope stay in the realm of fiction. The story is suspenseful; the last 100 pages were intense! I couldn‘t stop reading until I finished the book.

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IndoorDame I have to read this one again! I read it really young and creepy hazy memories of it always stuck with me. Seeing several reviews of it online Litsy this year I realized it was a King novel I was remembering. I‘d always assumed I was remembering some 90s YA thing. 3mo
NatalieR 😂 A reread will probably feel like a new read! 3mo
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The Ankle Snatcher | Grady Hendrix
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If you fear what lurks underneath your bed at night, this story will make your fears seem like a fairy tale. When Marcus was a child, his father blamed the boogeyman who lives under the bed for killing his mother. He warned Marcus to leave all of the lights on in the house, or the boogeyman would get him. Marcus didn‘t really believe any of his father‘s survival suggestions, but he never forgot them.

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Ohio | Stephen Markley
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I was drawn to this because I grew up in Ohio. The simple title of the novel had me feeling nostalgic and intrigued. This is a book I struggled to connect with in the beginning and as I neared the end, I knew I was going go miss these characters. It‘s a heavy read with a lot of graphic descriptors that convey the shocking realities for these four traumatized characters. Markley is an incredible writer.

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BkClubCare For a very OHIO book, have you read 3mo
NatalieR @BkClubCare No, I haven‘t read this! Thank you for the recommendation! It looks great. 3mo
Chelsea.Poole I loved this too. Also, I‘m in Ohio :) 3mo
NatalieR @Chelsea.Poole Ah, very cool! Gotta love the buckeye state! 🤗 3mo
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Christmas Presents | Lisa Unger
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This is an excellent holiday-themed thriller! At roughly five and a half hours of listening time, this story is packed with suspense and layers of one woman‘s life. I loved how the pieces kept falling together while leaving me with more questions and suspicions. The story is intense and frightening at times, while filled with hope, forgiveness, and love that are staples of the holiday season.

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This is my first time reading this classic story. The new Audible Original production is free to members! I was immediately struck by this wonderful story. I understand why so many readers express significant love for Anne and the gorgeous setting of Prince Edward Island. I truly adored Anne and her wild adventures. Audible‘s production is amazing!

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I started listening to James Taylor in the early 1990‘s, so when Audible offered this short memoir, I didn‘t hesitate adding it to my library. He openly shares about his upbringing and family dynamics. It‘s interesting to hear him talk about committing himself to a psychiatric hospital and heroin addiction. The audiobook is well produced. He sings portions of his songs that correspond to the stories.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ve your ornament 💚📚❤️ 3mo
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The Twelve Days of Murder | Andreina Cordani
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This makes for a great holiday read when you‘re looking for a story set at Christmas with a murder mystery to solve. At university, a group of friends created the Masquerade Murder Society. Their final Christmas Masquerade took place 12 years ago when one member of their group disappeared. The Society comes together for another Christmas-themed party - the Twelve Days of Christmas.

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Killer Smile | Lisa Scottoline
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Satisfyingly working my way through the Rosato and Associates series with book number 9. Mary DiNunzio is hired pro bono to represent the estate of Amadeo Brandolini, an Italian immigrant. Amadeo‘s son wants to sue for reparations. At the beginning of World War II, Amadeo was placed in an Italian-American internment camp. This murder mystery story also reads like a historical fiction novel.

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This book is a cute cozy mystery with a holiday theme. The characters are likable and the mystery is satisfying. There‘s a lot of humor with a serious plot twist.

The small town is getting ready for the Winter Festival. Mae has a car accident due to a recent snowfall on the curvy roads that puts her in a coma. The man in the bed next to her doesn‘t survive.

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I love discovering new-to-me authors and that‘s exactly what happened with this novel. I was hooked on this story from the very beginning! Ann‘s writing is engaging and fascinating. She made me fall in love with her characters. Hildy Good is a well-respected, successful real estate agent. Her adult daughters organized an intervention because Hildy drinks too much. We meet Hildy upon her return from rehab.

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I‘m so grateful that Jenny Lawson continues to share her gift of humor as she opens-up to readers about coping with depression and anxiety. In Broken, she keeps inquiring minds up to date with stories of hilarious life moments that had me laughing until I cried. She also shares very serious stories that drive home the real struggles of depression. I appreciate her transparency and advocacy for all people.

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ShananigansReads I absolutely love her books and how honest and open she is. 4mo
NatalieR @ShananigansReads Me too! She‘s so relatable. 💛 4mo
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The Dead Key | D. M. Pulley
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Set in a downtown Cleveland bank. There are two story lines, 20 years apart. In 1998, Iris, an engineer assigned to survey an abandoned bank for a potential renovation. As Iris begins exploring, she immediately observes the building has been frozen in time. In 1978, Beatrice, a 16 yr old living with her aunt as an escape from her nightmare family. The aunt coaches Beatrice on getting a job at the bank.

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Brave New World | Aldous Huxley
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This has been on my radar for quite a while and I‘ve seen lots of glowing reviews. I‘ve been cautious about reading it because I didn‘t think I would like it. I finally decided to try it after seeing positive comments about it on X. I was wisely advised that I wouldn‘t know if I liked it, until I gave it a try. I gave it a fair shot by listening to 1 hour and 20 minutes before I pulled the plug. 😏

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dabbe #hailthebail! 🩵🩶🩵 4mo
tpixie Good for you for trying. Good for you for bailing when it wasn‘t for you! 4mo
NatalieR @dabbe @tpixie Thanks! 😅 I‘m proud of myself too for bailing. I used to finish a book no matter what. Too many books out there!! 4mo
tpixie @NatalieR yes!! 4mo
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The Secret History | Donna Tartt
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This is incredible. I didn‘t know much about the plot when I started reading, which I think best suited my experience. My personal challenge while reading is that I kept comparing it to how much I loved The Goldfinch, and this didn‘t quite rise to that level for me. I reminded myself to manage my expectations and when I was able to do that, I became immersed in the story.

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Octoberwoman I haven‘t read The Goldfinch yet but I absolutely loved this one. 4mo
NatalieR @Octoberwoman I‘m glad you loved it! 4mo
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REBECCA | Daphne du Maurier's
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I am thrilled to join the club of readers who have enjoyed Rebecca. The elegant writing and fascinating story were a true pleasure. The opening chapters were beautifully written and had me mesmerized while also curious about this place called Manderley. After I finished the book, I immediately reread the first couple of chapters. It felt fitting, as the beginning was just as significant as the ending.  

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Ruthiella So glad you liked it too. It‘s definitely one of my favorites. 4mo
TieDyeDude I started this in October, but got distracted. I'm hoping to get back into it before the end of the year. 4mo
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NatalieR @Ruthiella It‘s one of my favorites now too. 💛 4mo
NatalieR @TieDyeDude I hope you get back to it too. It‘s a beautifully written story. 4mo
NatalieR @CaramelLunacy Agreed! 👍 4mo
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This is a unique book. The author, Carolyn, describes growing up in New Jersey with her best friend, Ashley. The two girls were close and began drifting apart when they attended different high schools. The last time these women were together, Ashley visited Carolyn in New York. I describe this book as unique because it is a memoir and a true crime story weaved together.

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It Waits in the Woods | Josh Malerman
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Josh Malerman delivers fear and terror with this short story. There‘s a legend that a creature lives deep in the Michigan forest. An adventurer will know they have found the creature when they discover an old bridge with faded white paint and intricate handrails with aged yellow trim. This creature is missing something and searches for it in the unlucky adventurers who cross its path.

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On the surface, when I selected this audiobook from my massive TBR, I thought it was going to be this suspenseful story about a teenager who emerged from the wilderness 10 years after he and his father had gone missing. I finished this book stunned in deep thought with a lot to process.  

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Gissy That tattoo👌📚 4mo
NatalieR @Gissy Thank you 😊 4mo
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Not tagged book. You Ought to Know by Adam Wade, is a unique audiobook. He is a storyteller and comedian. This was recorded with a live audience as he tells stories about his upbringing and transition into adulthood. I should specify that these are stories that expose vulnerabilities. He has a talent for sharing life experiences that are embarrassing and humbling in a way that I could relate and laugh with.

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dabbe Hello there, curly, cuddly pup! 🖤🐾🖤 4mo
NatalieR @dabbe 😊🤎🐾 4mo
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I‘ve always been interested in the study of psychology and in recent years have been focusing on personal growth. So, when I became aware of this book, I thought it was a perfect fit for me. As Dr. Kaufman explains each concept, he provides a list of questions to help the reader gain insight. He thoroughly addresses many topics from safety, connecting with others, self-esteem, love, and end of life.

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Gissy My favorite word to grow with the experience to transform it🙌 4mo
NatalieR @Gissy It is a great word! 🤓 4mo
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Survivor Song | Paul Tremblay
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The suspense and tension lasted from the opening scenes and didn‘t let up. Massachusetts experiences a new rabies infection that is ultra-fast acting and spread through saliva. Residents are under a shelter in place order and hospitals are overrun with patients. Natalie is 8 months pregnant when her husband is attacked by an infected neighbor. She tries to save him and is bitten in the struggle.  

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JenniferEgnor I loved this tragic book. 4mo
Reggie Ughh the part where the little girl at the end is listening to her mother with her headphones not understanding why she‘s a little mad. 😭 4mo
NatalieR @Reggie OMG! I know! It was heartbreaking 💔 4mo
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I will read books about ghosts and haunted houses that are filled with horror and terror anytime of year. During Halloween season (my favorite), I seem to scour the library to absorb as many spooky books as I can. I‘m grateful I found John Boyne‘s, This House is Haunted. It was excellent!

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Fallen | Karin Slaughter
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I am completely hooked on this Will Trent series! Karin Slaughter is a masterful storyteller with complex, likable characters. I couldn‘t be happier that Sara Linton, from the Grant County series, is a part of these stories. She is my favorite character, in any series, for her strength, compassion, and perseverance. Fallen is the fifth book in the series and I was immediately mesmerized by the story.  

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Bklover I‘m so glad to see I‘m not the only one who reads from my phone (even though I have two different kindles)😉 5mo
NatalieR @Bklover 😅 Sorry for the confusion. I listened to the audiobook on my phone. 🎧 5mo
Bklover Oh, I do that too😉😉😉 (if I‘d been paying attention I‘d have seen that it‘s an audio book) (edited) 5mo
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ShelleyBooksie Adorable doggy photobomb ♡ 5mo
NatalieR @Bklover 😅 No worries! Easily confusing. 5mo
NatalieR @ShelleyBooksie Thank you! 🐾🤎 5mo
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I don‘t recall how this book got on my radar, but I‘m grateful it did. I love nature and National Parks are the embodiment of preserving our magnificent pieces of land and monuments. Don‘t be misled, this book is not a guide to the National Parks. It‘s a fascinating history of the establishment of the park system, dating back to the late 1800‘s.

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I decided now is the perfect time to learn about the true history of the American West. The accounts of how unfair, cruel, and vicious the white men treated the American Indians was nothing but tragic. Time after time, the American Indians were kind, and willing to work with the white men. They are such a generous tribe who wanted to live simply in peace and connection with all cultures.

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Librarybelle I plan to read this next month. 5mo
Suet624 I read this as a teenager when it first came out. Broke my heart. 5mo
NatalieR @Librarybelle I hope you get out of it what you‘re hoping to find. 💟 5mo
NatalieR @Suet624 Yes, a very heavy, heartbreaking read. 💔 5mo
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