so-soIt's described as a “propulsive thriller,” but it's not. It's a slow burn psych suspense. Jonathan‘s wife Maddie disappeared on her b-day 20+ yrs ago & despite achieving success as a writer after her death, he's never recovered. There's very little action, & most of the story takes place in his head. The characters are unlikeable/despicable. It ended up being just a so-so read. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
After reading an article about how Amazon violated the agreement with the publisher of The Testaments by shipping copies of the book a full week before last week‘s release & how that‘s yet another unfair practice Amazon used to kill indie book stores, I decided to order the book from an indie bookseller rather than Amazon. It arrived today with this adorable customized artwork. 😍😁 You made my day, Avid Bookshop!!
I realize that I'm like a month (or more)-old newspaper, but I just saw this post from the Decatur Book Festival recognizing one of our fellow Littens!! Congratulations, @Well-ReadNeck !! This is very cool. And you did an amazing job; this year's presenter list is incredible!! #dbf2019
pickWhat a beautiful book! So much emotion conveyed in so few words. 😥
pickI've read a lot of books I've given 4 stars to, but I'm stingy with 5 stars. I have to basically get a book hangover in order to give something 5 stars. This book definitely qualifies. Tessa Fontaine weaves together the story of her season traveling with a carnival side show and her mother's series of massive strokes. I know, it sounds odd, but give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I haven't read anything by Haruki Murakami, but I want to as evidenced by the fact that I own these 2 + 1Q84 on audio + preordered his latest. Where should I start? With 1 that I already own or is there something that's a better entry point?
Armistead Maupin at the Decatur Book Festival. So hysterical! #dbf2018
Of all the great authors I saw & all the great books discussed at the Decatur Book Festival today, I think this is the one I want to tackle 1st. I don't think it will be easy, but I feel like it might be a good companion piece to Chasing Portraits, our last @litsybookclub read. I was so engrossed in the discussion during this session that I didn't take a picture of the panel, so you have to make do with a picture of the book.#dbf2018
After the Decatur Book Festival tonight I had the pleasure of attending a viewing of the documentary The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin, followed by a Q&A with Maupin. Although I've heard of Maupin, I just recently started reading his stuff. Now I want to read it all. Immediately. AM said Netflix is doing a new take on Tales of the City & some original cast members will be back!! Can't wait to see him again tomorrow!! #dbf2018
What does it say about a book festival with so many amazing authors that for most time slots I'm struggling to decide between at least 2 (and sometimes as many as 4) sessions? It says it's a kick ass book festival!! The Decatur Book Festival makes my Labor Day weekend every year. #dbf2018
Thanks to everyone who participated in the #AnnaKareninaReadAlong !! Whether you finished to book or not, it was loads of fun to host & get to know each of you just a little bit better thru this.
There are still a few hours left in the month, at least here in the eastern time zone, but I'm getting a jump on things by starting the wrap-up conversation.
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I'm so late with the Week 3 questions. Sorry!!
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Starting this book. Living in the US where I don't think any state has any statute of limitations on murder I find this tidbit fascinating. I'm going to have to look up what Japan's current statute of limitations is.
And Week 2 is just about over. We're half way there!! I'm raising my glass to all of you, whether you're on page 1, page 400, or have already finished because you enjoyed the book so much you couldn't stop. You're making this ride so much more enjoyable than it would be if I were reading alone. 😁🥂🍷 #AnnaKareninaReadAlong
As we wrap up Week 1 of the #AnnaKareninaReadAlong it's time for some discussion. I'm trying to keep the questions spoiler-free since we're all at different places in the book. I don't want to ruin anything for anyone. 🙂
In September it felt like I wouldn't complete any of my reading goals for 2017. I don't know what I did to kick things into gear but something worked. I surpassed my #Goodreads goal, & completed #2017ReadHarderChallenge , #2017LitsyAtoZ , #2017LRC + a few others that I could knock out with crossovers from these 4. Color me shocked!!
In case you're interested & missed this tidbit buried in comments on an earlier post, Oprah's Book Club created a bookmark with the characters. I am so going to print this when I get to the office on Tuesday!! I need help with all the Russian names. 😆http://static.oprah.com/images/obc_classic/book/2004/anna/anna_characters_bookmark.pdf #AnnaKareninaReadAlong
I'm all set to begin the #AnnaKareninaReadAlong tomorrow. Marked each section so I can monitor my progress. Here's a question for the Litsy universe...Do you read the introductory information before you start reading a book? After you finish? Somewhere in between? Never?
Two days + a couple minutes until we kick off 2018 with the #AnnaKareninaReadAlong! What edition will you be reading/listening to?
Just 12 days until we start the #AnnaKareninaReadalong. I can't believe it's almost here! I broke the book out into sections that I hope are do-able each week with the goal of finishing by the end of January. I used the Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with the Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky translation. There may be some variation if you read a different version, but that's okay. There are no rules on the edition you select. 👇
Kristy_K, Dragon, Jess_Read_This, sprainedbrain, erzascarletbookgasm, sisilia, PurpleyPumpkin, DrexEdit, AceOnRoam, Sarah83, JoRead, CouronneDhiver, slategreyskies, Jess7, quietlycuriouskate, Erin7, jb72, norsulaulu, whatsthEStorey@litsybookclub I haven't seen a vote for the January book. Did I read on Slack that Amy Stewart will be joining our discussion? (If so, that's awesome!) Do we know yet which of her books we'll be reading?
It's just over 2 weeks until we start the #AnnaKareninaReadAlong! As I prepare for my 2018 reading challenges I'm finding this book fits perfectly for prompts on several challenges. How about you? Do you need help finding a book in translation, a book set in a BRICS country, an Oprah's Book Club selection, a book over 500 pages, or any number of other prompts? This one fits the bill! Join us if you'd like!
Kristy_K, Dragon, Jess_Read_This, sprainedbrain, erzascarletbookgasm, PurpleyPumpkin, AceOnRoam, Sarah83, CouronneDhiver, Jess7, quietlycuriouskate, Erin7, jb72, norsulaulu, whatsthEStorey
It's posted! Now for the fun of planning what to read! #readharder2018 #bookriot
#LitsyAtoZ challenge completed tonight. Now I am doing as instructed & posting to Litsy. 😆
YAY!! It's available!! Am I the only person who anxiously awaits this list each year & then spends an embarrassing amount of time pouring over the list?? ❤️📚❤️📚
An embarrassment of #bookmail riches arrived today!! #BOTM selections, #FolioSociety Jane Austen set (on sale thru 12/4), & a copy of the 1996 Folio Society edition of To Kill a Mockingbird that I found on eBay. Squee!!!! 😁🎁📚
I posted this in October & now that it's December (can you believe it?!?!), it's time for a re-post. We'd love to have you join us! #AnnaKareninaReadAlong
Kristy_K, Dragon, Jess_Read_This, erzascarletbookgasm, PurpleyPumpkin, AceOnRoam, CouronneDhiver, Jess7, quietlycuriouskate, Erin7, jb72, norsulaulu
Three of my 2017 reading challenges include a judge by the cover-type of prompt. IMHO, this one definitely fits the bill. If the first page is any indication, I'm really going to enjoy this one! #LitsyReadingChallenge #BetterWorld #ModernMrsDarcy
Audible.com has some really good deals so I did a bit of "from me to me" Christmas shopping this morning!! ???
I'm a sucker for Book Riot's book mail boxes, especially the best of the year box! Ordered. Now the wait until it arrives. ⏱
I preordered this book months ago & it arrived today. I turned to the first page to start reading & found this. Perfectly fitting for Halloween!! Happy All Hallows' Eve, fellow Littens!
pickCaught up & finished the book on time. I really enjoyed it, even though I found most of the characters to be not very likable most of the time. Thanks for hosting the #blindassassinbuddyread @JenP !
What page am I on? 213. What page should I be on?? Oh, about page 413. SO behind on #blindassassinbuddyread . I will catch up. I will catch up. It may not be this week, but I will catch up if it kills me. Hopefully it won't kill me. 😜
YES!!!
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Argh!!! What a place to end for the Week 1 section!!! #blindassassinbuddyread
Tom Petty 😢
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