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Amor4Libros

Joined December 2016

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A Family Matter by Claire Lynch
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Ruins: A Novel by Amy Taylor
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Happiness and Love by Zoe Dubno
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Firstborn Girls: A Memoir by Bernice L McFadden
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Woodworking by Emily St James
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A Family Matter | Claire Lynch
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I‘ve been so intrigued about this one and I‘m on a book hangover after finishing my last book where nothing seemed appealing… So, I‘m going to try to start and finish this ARC before it releases in the US on Tuesday! #arc

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Ruins: A Novel | Amy Taylor
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Received this ARC 2 days ago and started it that same night! Almost 50% in and it‘s soo good, so far! #arc

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Current audiobook…Can‘t decide if the narrator‘s voice is boring me or not…

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The Book of Jose: A Memoir | FAT JOE, Shaheem Reid
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Bailedbailed

This was interesting but at almost 50% in I just felt like Joe was yelling all the time and it made me anxious 😅

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Care and Feeding | Laurie Woolever
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This was a great memoir, in my opinion. The author did not hold back and was vulnerable about all her own shortcomings and addictions.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Started this one today and already chuckled a few times 😊

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Doorman | Chris Pavone
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Low pick.

This is my first book by Chris Pavone and I had a good time with it. Sometimes the story felt too long, and I got confused with some of the POVs, but it was a very well crafted story, overall.

I adored Chicky's character and it made me root for him throughout the story.

Did not expect that ending!

I feel that this was a great introduction to Pavone's writing and made me want to read his backlist.

3.5⭐️ #arc

BarbaraBB I‘ve read some good ones by him too. 7d
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Piglet | Lottie Hazell
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I could not stop reading/listening to this!

TW: Eating disorder

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Almost gave up on this a couple of times. Felt like the story was stretched out on some parts. Glad I stuck with it because it might be my favorite that I‘ve read from her.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TiredLibrarian Agree with the stretched-out parts. I think it could have used a bit more editing. 1w
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Don‘t let the cover on this book fool you! This is not a romcom, but a young woman‘s quest for self-discovery.

Durga moves to Ireland from India to pursue a new job and independence from her family. At her new home she finds love, friendship, but she‘s always questioning her choices.

There‘s a (very shocking!) twist in the story and it turns her world upside down. How will she deal with this new perspective?

Loved!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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Fox | Joyce Carol Oates
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I‘ve been hearing so many good things from early readers of this one and my ARC came today! This will be my first by Oates 😊

Cathythoughts Sounds interesting! Stacked. 2w
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Care and Feeding | Laurie Woolever
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Current (2nd!) audiobook… Library hold came in and couldn‘t wait to start it!

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Happiness and Love | Zoe Dubno
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Started this one last night and the format it‘s written in has taken me a bit to get used to, but I‘m enjoying the story, so far! #arc

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Reached an unexpected twist on this story right before I had to put this book down and do some work. Had to put my Kindle in another room to avoid temptation! 😅 #arc

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Current audiobook…Can‘t believe I didn‘t have to wait that long for my library hold to come through! 😊

willaful I got lucky too. 2w
Amor4Libros @willaful Awesome! 😊 2w
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Two Can Play | Ali Hazelwood
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Mehso-so

This is my first Ali Hazelwood and it kept me entertained, but it was nothing memorable.

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BarbaraBB I know what you mean 2w
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Food Person: A Novel | Adam Roberts
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The food lover in me was immediately drawn to this book and this debut did not disappoint.

I liked Isabella and Molly‘s dynamic, and all the supporting characters in the story (Jeannie!!). The food descriptions were amazing and how this author described landmarks and tidbits about the restaurant and food industries.

Very entertained by this one and I loved the cover!

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Pub Date: 5/20/25 #arc #NetGalley

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Very happy that I was approved for this #arc earlier this week! Plan to read it before I (hopefully) go see the author speak at a writing festival here in Santo Domingo next month 😊

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Two Can Play | Ali Hazelwood
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Landed a huge work project last week and haven‘t been reading much. Started this audiobook and I‘m entertained, so far.

Also, trying to slowly finish all the Kindle books I‘m currently in the middle of before starting new ones…We‘ll see how that goes! 😅🤣

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All the Mothers: A Novel | Domenica Ruta
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The depictions of single motherhood were very accurate and then adding to that mix becoming best friends with your Baby Daddy‘s other Baby Mama? 🤯

Was this messy? Of course, it was! But, the way these women rose to the challenge just because they wanted to support each other and have the kids grow up together was a beautiful thing to read.

Loved, LOVED this story!

Pub Date: 5/6/25

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Reggie Awww there was a short on YouTube where these 2 best friends moved in together with their kids and they found it much more supportive and easier than living with their ex husbands. Nice review! 4w
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Food Person: A Novel | Adam Roberts
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Starting a new book at bedtime…Have high hopes for this one! #arc #NetGalley

thecheckoutstack What a cover 4w
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All the Mothers: A Novel | Domenica Ruta
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#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

1. I prefer lying down, but tend to fall asleep! 🤣

2. Tagged. I‘m loving this one because the premise is so unique.

TheSpineView Yeah, I get it. I can't lie down if I an tired. Thanks for playing 4w
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Firstborn Girls: A Memoir | Bernice L McFadden
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Current audiobook…Loving the narration on this!

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Sleepers | Matthew Gasda
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This book was wild! I even enjoyed the long chapters at the beginning, the storytelling was that engaging. We follow 4 characters and their intertwining stories.

I loved the writing on this. My only complaint is that I wished we'd gotten more of a story on Akari (the last chapter felt like it had too many things happening and I felt that some questions were left unanswered).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pub Date: 5/6/25 #arc

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This was wonderful! All I knew going into this memoir was that Ina is “The Barefoot Contessa.” I‘ve never watched her shows or purchased her cookbooks.

I came out of this a fan! And being able to listen to Ina‘s voice telling her story made it so much more special.

Now I want to buy one of her cookbooks and start trying her recipes.

Loved! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

AmyG Her recipes are wonderful. Easy for anyone and very consistent. 1mo
Amor4Libros @AmyG So happy to hear that! 😊 1mo
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Mehso-so

I started reading this one with a lot of expectations, since it has been listed as an anticipated release this year (that should‘ve been my first red flag…). The story was engaging for about 50%, but then it took a whole different turn (not for the better, IMO).

It became predictable, which in turn made it boring for me.

This being the author‘s first novel makes it a great effort and I will read her future work.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

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Doorman | Chris Pavone
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I‘m reading too many books right now (nothing new here 😅), but nothing seemed to be holding my attention…

…Enter this book: Rich people secrets, building staff who know way more than they let on, set in NYC…Yes, please!

20% in and very intrigued. #arc

BarbaraBB I‘ve read and enjoyed two other books by him so am interested in your thoughts on this one 1mo
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Before I Let Go | Kennedy Ryan
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#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

1. Yes. About 150

2. This one introduced me to Kennedy Ryan‘s writing and I loved it!

Play? @Lesliereadsalot @BarbaraBB @Sace

BarbaraBB Thanks for the tag 🤍 1mo
Lesliereadsalot Yes thanks. Already played! 1mo
TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 1mo
Sace Thanks for the tag! 1mo
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I wanted to read something a little less heavy than my normal reads and this is proving to be a good choice! #arc

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Panpan

I went into this one with such high expectations after loving the author‘s first novel. Unfortunately, I struggled with the story.

Too many POVs and backstories made it hard for me to keep everyone‘s story straight. It also made the book too long and all I kept wishing was for the story to end.

Will keep reading this author in the future, this one just didn‘t work for me.

2.5⭐️ #arc #NetGalley

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Dogs of Summer | Andrea Abreu
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Sometimes while reading this book you just feel like you‘re reading about the same thing over and over. But, then you remember that the narrator is a teen girl and she‘s telling you about her summer with her best friend.

Another unique thing about this one is the language. Written entirely in local slang, it took me a bit to get used to, but this just added to the richness of the story.

Loved! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Nesting | Roisn O'Donnell
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Bailedbailed

Found myself putting this one down and forgetting about it. I‘m taking it as my brain can‘t handle this story right now.

tpixie Good to take care of yourself! 1mo
BarbaraBB I finished it but was very underwhelmed 1mo
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Medea me cant un corrido | Dahlia de la Cerda
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Read this one on audio, and it was the best decision! These interconnected short stories were excellent and the narrators were superb.

It‘s official: Dahlia de la Cerda is now a fave author!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

BarbaraBB Has she been translated? I studied Spanish in uni but it won‘t be sufficient any longer to read a whole book in it. 1mo
Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB One of her books has been translated that I know of. It was longlisted for the Booker Prize this year. 1mo
BarbaraBB Of course! I just read that 🤦🏻‍♀️. So good! 1mo
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Heading into my birthday weekend reading my favorite author!! ❤️ #arc

Read-n-Bloom Happy Birthday 🎂🎈🎉! 1mo
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Ruthiella Happy Birthday! 🥳🥳🥳 1mo
Lesliereadsalot Happiest birthday to my best source for good books! 🎉🎂🥳 1mo
Amor4Libros @Lesliereadsalot Thank you, friend!! ❤️ 1mo
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These Heathens | Mia McKenzie
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I loved this one so much! Set in Georgia in the 1960‘s, Doris is a very religious teen who needs to have an abortion and turns to her favorite teacher for help. The duo embark on a weekend trip to Atlanta for the procedure, which gets delayed. While waiting, Doris meets a cast of characters who completely change her worldview and broaden her life choices.

Definitely a favorite read this year!

5⭐️ Pub Date: 6/17/25 #arc #NetGalley

BarbaraBB Wow. Stacking ! 1mo
Lesliereadsalot Already asked my library to order it for me! 1mo
Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB I hope you like it when you get to it! ☺️ 1mo
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The weirdest thing just happened: I was watching a video on YT and the creator mentioned receiving an ARC of this book, and I thought it sounded like something I might like. Fast-forward 20 mins later and I received the ARC on my inbox! 😮 🫶🏽

tpixie Wow! AI at its best! 1mo
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These Heathens | Mia McKenzie
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Love this cover, and the story is great, so far! ☺️ #arc

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Nesting | Roisn O'Donnell
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Can‘t deal with the pressure of so many people waiting for this at the library, so I‘m starting it now 😅

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Current audiobook… I‘ve never watched Ina‘s show or gotten her cookbooks, but her memoir is so interesting!

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Mehso-so


I loved the premise of this book and it started out like a very promising read. I loved how the author used a lot of stereotypes to portray racism and privilege. It started going down for me at around 60%, I just felt like it started to become predictable and the ending felt very flat. I wished the author had taken a few more risks with this one.

3.5 ⭐️ #arc #NetGalley

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Currently reading… And unable to put it down!

BarbaraBB Sounds good 1mo
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Enjoyed this on audio. My heart goes out to her for all the suffering she went through before getting diagnosed.

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Set in Atlanta in the 90's, Daniel and Jacob are employed by a developer who is trying to get government approval for new housing developments in the city in anticipation of the upcoming Olympics. These projects would mean displacement for the families in the area, who are mostly Black. In the story, we follow our protagonists as they navigate their values, ambitions and accepting who they are when it comes to their sexuality.

Out tomorrow! 4⭐️

Reggie Stacked! 1mo
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Started this yesterday and already so invested! Will probably spend all day reading this today. #arc

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Soft pick and ALL the trigger warnings for abusive relationship themes. Glad I read it, but it‘s a tough one to recommend, honestly.

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Hello, it‘s me, starting a new book at bedtime… 😅🤦🏽‍♀️

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Reading Zarna‘s memoir and everything she has gone through to get to where she is has made me even more of a fan. This book will make you laugh and at the same time tug at your heartstrings.

Loved! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#arc #NetGalley Pub Date: 4/29/25

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Current audiobook… Loving Selma‘s narration!

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This Could Be Us | Kennedy Ryan
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3.5 ⭐️This started off with a bang, but as the story went on I just kept constantly checking how much more I had to go. It just felt too long.

I did like the autism representation, and that Soledad was biracial, but I felt that the author kept on hammering on the same things and it became repetitive.

This was OK overall, but I didn't love it as much as the first one in the series.

Ready for book 3!

Kerrbearlib What a gorgeous cover! 2mo
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I‘ve always liked Zarna‘s humor and she has been popping up a lot on my feed lately. Going through my lists of April ARCs this morning I discovered I have her new memoir. I‘m so excited! ☺️ #arc #NetGalley