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itsjustme40something

itsjustme40something

Joined July 2019

Books are like pizza, even a bad book is still good simply because it's a book I've never regretted time spent on a book
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The Patient | Jasper DeWitt
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I'm such a horror snob. I'm overly critical and am rarely ever completely happy. I'm usually most disappointed by the ending. This book had a great wind up & it was a fast and compelling read....but the big reveal and ending left me disappointed. But, if you aren't as damn critical & demanding with horror stories you'll probably love it

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I found a recipe for chicken dumplin soup...amazing

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Found an amazing small bookstore by lake george NY

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Dreamland | Nicholas Sparks
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Panpan

I used to be a fan of Nicholas Sparks & then his stories became extremely predictable. Despite finding out he was kinda a piece of shit it didn't ruin the stories I loved....but this book was just a never-ending stream of meah. I won't call it unreadable ,it just wasn't very good.

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My daughter got the part

Ruthiella Congratulations to your daughter! 👍 2w
itsjustme40something Thank you ❤️ 2w
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One of Us Is Lying | Karen M. Mcmanus
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I finally picked this up and couldn't put it down.
I'm not sure why but YA books have been the only one's I've enjoyed lately. Adult novels are almost routinely overly wordy, pretentious or predictable and some I can barely finish. This book had a great story, pacing and lovable characters

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This is my absolute favorite "to do" list

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Bailedbailed

I really hate it when I book has an interesting story and a unique concept & I can't finish it. I wanted to like it, I tried to like it...but when it was still hard to get into at page 200 I had to bail. The book is over 500 pages & it was just too much. Overly descriptive & overly worded chapters just made it hard to connect.

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Some of It Was Real | Nan Fischer
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Again, another book I did not expect to enjoy. Yet, I was completely caught up in the story and the characters. Not to mention a tear inducing cat scene

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Motherthing | Ainslie Hogarth
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I wispered "WTF" multiple times reading this book...in the best ways. It was gross, uncomfortable and an overall emotional confusion

AudiobookingWithLeah I'm listening to this now...I'm not sure what I think about it. I'm only a third of the way in. 4w
itsjustme40something I must have whispered wtf 1,000 times. I can see the twist coming about 98% of the time, so I gotta respect when I'm gobsmacked 4w
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The Golden Couple: A Novel | Sarah Pekkanen, Greer Hendricks
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I didn't expect it to be this good, or to enjoy it as much as I did...despite a not so shocking twist the book was captivating

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The Newcomer: A Novel | Mary Kay Andrews
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Mehso-so

Meh...cliched and predictable, but well written

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2 weeks of waterside reading spots makes returning to homework almost cruel....just sayin

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I Don't Forgive You | Aggie Blum Thompson
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Mehso-so

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great...just meh

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I Don't Forgive You | Aggie Blum Thompson
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The last full day beach read

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I Don't Forgive You | Aggie Blum Thompson
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The final book of vacation

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Despite vacation I still have to do the homework

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If you love 80's horror & the nostalgia of a Gen X childhood then this book is a no-brainer. The characters will remind you of someone from high school, the scenes are horrifically groas & man the sound track would be killer. Personally love how every chapter is a song title

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This book is a love letter to 80's Horror

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Another day, another spot, another book

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We Were Liars | E Lockhart
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While I definitely figured out where the book was going I didn't get all the twists. The writing, characters & storyline all make it a book worth your time.

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We Were Liars | E Lockhart
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Another day, another reading spot

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We Were Liars | E Lockhart
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My entire vacation is simply favorite reading spots & all the time to read

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Home Before Dark | Riley Sager
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Pickpick

The novel within a novel really adds to the twist.

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Last week my dogs ran out and jumped into my mailmans truck...today it let me know that he hasn't forgotten

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The single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you've just told them......Rachel Maddow
Happy Pride

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Pickpick

Honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did , but it was a great twist on the story of Sleepy Hollow.

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Reggie Lolol 4mo
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Blood Countess | Lana Popovic
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I honestly didn't expect much from this book, but it was a pleasant surprise. Despite it being a quick easy read it was still a good story

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Clearly the Peacock knew I was taking a book break from the weather during this camping trip

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Sometimes Urban Dictionary is pure gold

Ruthiella 😂😂😂 5mo
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My daughters got me a Hogwarts acceptance letter for my birthday....I must say I'm impressed

Reggie Awwwwww hope you get sorted into the house you want! Remember sometimes it lets you choose. 5mo
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The Sweeney Sisters | Lian Dolan
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If you're in the mood for a lighthearted , feel good story then this is for you

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Survivor Song | Paul Tremblay
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Mehso-so

The book was well written & had some great characters. I'm just over the "zombie apocalypse" stories.

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Did you know that there's a Dick museum in Iceland??
Well now you do

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Iceland is like something out of a picture book

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Fascinating article from the N.I.H

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The Wife Between Us | Greer Hendricks
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Not to brag, but I usually figure out the twist early....but this book got me, twice!

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I Don't Forgive You | Aggie Blum Thompson
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This book was fucked up....but in a good way

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A whole week off from school and I made a dent in my TBR pile....tomorrow I'm back to textbooks

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The day definitely called for trying my hand at a tomato bisque & sandwiches

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Elsewhere: A Novel | Alexis Schaitkin
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Slow start, but I have all night so here's hoping it hooks me soon

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For the past 2 terms I've only been reading textbooks, but apparently it was worth it. Here's to my Christmas break

Ruthiella Well done! 👏👏👏 9mo
itsjustme40something Thank you so much 9mo
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The Coffins | Deborah Dunn
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Mehso-so

I've never read a more " meh" book before

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Time Magazine | Briton Hadden, Henry Robinson Luce
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My new doormat came & I love it

Ruthiella 🤣🤣🤣 10mo
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Which 1 do I pick ?

Ruthiella I‘ve not read any, but I‘d start with (edited) 10mo
itsjustme40something Ultimately that's what I went with, but after I read the self published ghost stories to get it read. It took less than an hour 10mo
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If you know what to expect ( witch themed rom-com) then it's ok