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monkeygirlsmama

monkeygirlsmama

Joined August 2016

Home is where the books are. 😉❤️📚
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monkeygirlsmama
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4.5 ⭐

I discovered TJ Klune last year, & have yet to be disappointed by anything I've read by him. His books are artfully crafted to engage readers w/not only an exciting storyline, but also w/characters that have been created with immense heart and soul. There is always a depth, an emotional element, that makes the stories seem relatable in some way, even though the truth of the matter is that all of Klune's stories are fantastical in nature. ⤵️

monkeygirlsmama ⤴️ You will laugh (out loud even). You will cry. To put it simply, when you read one of these books you will find yourself experiencing a rainbow of emotions with one of the primary ones being sheer joy. That's the case for me anyways. #audiobook #coverlove 2w
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The Unwedding | Ally Condie
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This was another good #audiobook I picked up by chance on Libby. It was a decent mystery that surprised me with it's big reveal. I, however, thought some the story wrap up seemed a bit contrived. All in all, I enjoyed this Ally Condie novel.

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The Crash | Freida McFadden
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Mehso-so

⭐⭐⭐ #audiobook

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Scythe & Sparrow | Brynne Weaver
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⭐⭐⭐⭐

3rd book in the trilogy and it did not disappoint. Liked getting to know Rose and Fionn better, and have to admit I appreciated the fact that this installment seemed to go a little lighter on the gratuitous sex and gore. #audiobook

GingerAntics @julesG do you remember whey they never pronounce Fionn‘s name right? I literally just woke up with a theory I was so positive about… but now that I‘m fully awake, I‘m questioning myself. 2w
julesG Can't remember. What's your theory? Also, I know that Samantha Brentmore asked Eric Nolan for advice on how to pronounce it right - it was on her IG. 2w
julesG Also, I'm not sure why this name is hard to pronounce. One might confuse it with the Scandinavian "Finn", but once you know it's two syllables like in "Noël" it shouldn't be too hard. 2w
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Allegedly | Tiffany D Jackson
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#audiobook Read one review and decided I needed to read this. I was right!

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer
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⭐⭐⭐⭐

What did I just read?? Wow! #audiobook

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Saw this at Target awhile back and knew I had to read it. Ended up borrowing the #audiobook from Libby, and may have to get a print copy for my own personal library. Thoroughly enjoyed, despite the main character being kind of annoying.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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⭐⭐⭐⭐

Really liked this one. It was really cute and great in #audiobook format.

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The Reformatory | Tananarive Due
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Picked this #audiobook at random on Libby, and all I can say is "what a great choice!" This one deserves a solid 4.5-5 stars.

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Stolen Tongues | Felix Blackwell
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Heard this #audiobook was creepy good with lots of scare factor. It was none of the above, in my opinion. The story was alright, but it wasn't scary in the least and just felt flat for me. Maybe my expectations were set too high.

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When She Was Me | Marlee Bush
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Mehso-so

I chose this #audiobook based on the cover and the brief Libby synopsis. I didn't love it, and kept thinking things were going to go a completely different direction than they ended up going. I still enjoyed the overall story arc and am glad I gave it a shot. With that being said though I'd probably only rate it 3-3.5 stars. ⭐

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The Boyfriend was another fun McFadden whodunit. As usual, she kept me guessing well after I thought I'd figured it out. She has a real knack for writing these surprise endings. #audiobook

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CaroPi I read her trilogy of the maid and really enjoyed it... So this will go in my list! 2mo
monkeygirlsmama @CaroPi I have yet to read that series. 2w
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Bailedbailed

I tried; I really did. I just couldn't get into this #audiobook. I hate DNFing a book, but there are too many other books I want to read. So I'm not going to struggle through something that isn't doing it for me. Maybe I'll try it again another time.

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Despite there being some major facepalm moments that this reader found seriously frustrating, Someone in the Attic was a spooky fun read. I enjoyed the truly terrifying premise, and am excited to have added another author to my list of those to watch for. #audiobook

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Ghosts of the Tsunami | Richard Lloyd Parry
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Mehso-so

3.5⭐

I wanted to like this book more than I did. The narrator for the #audiobook had an incredibly soothing and easy to listen to voice. The firsthand accounts of the loss, devastation, resiliency, and strength were powerful. The book just felt too drawn out. If the author had condensed things a bit, which I fully believe he could have done without sacrificing the integrity of his work, then I think this would have easily been a 4-4.5 star read.

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This twisted page turner has left me wishing the author had other titles out there for me to voraciously consume. What a well written, crazy story! #audiobook

Yenya1954 This sounds like a book I would enjoy—it‘s now on my TBR list. 2mo
monkeygirlsmama @Yenya1954 I hope you do- enjoy it, that is! :) 2mo
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Hello Now | Jenny Valentine
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Mehso-so

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This was a short #audiobook that told a poignant yet inspiring story. Not my favorite book ever, but it was better than expected. A good reminder to live in the moment and to be present. (I will never completely stop taking pictures and trying to make physical memories either though because when life goes awry those are sometimes all you have left besides the memories.)

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No Place Left to Hide | Megan Lally
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Mehso-so

I chose this as my most recent #audiobook after really enjoying another book by the same author. Sadly, I quickly realized this wasn't going to hit the same way as its predecessor, and I even stopped reading multiple times thinking I'd just DNF it. But then I'd tell myself I should give it more time. So I did, and while I hated every single character, I didn't end up hating the book itself. Truth be told, the storyline was reasonably decent. ⭐⭐⭐

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That's Not My Name | Megan Lally
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Picked this #audiobook for two reasons- it was available to borrow immediately and the cover was eye-catching. Was a great decision too because this fast paced story pulled me in from the start and kept me invested til the last word was read.

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Inspired by people and events of history, The Sunflower House was not in and of itself a piece of non-fiction. Despite reading as such, it was infact just a really good novel. I highly recommend the #audiobook.

4.5 ⭐

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Mehso-so

I picked this #audiobook based solely on the title. Unfortunately, I never really connected to the story. It didn't help matters that it was so short. Meaning, by the time I started feeling like I was a tiny bit invested in the characters it was already time to say goodbye to them.

⭐⭐⭐

The_Book_Ninja This book was not for you 2mo
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Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver
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#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern

Demon Copperhead was my first completed read of 2025, and would most definitely recommend it. The #audiobook, in particular, was really good.

Brooke_H Mine was Ronja the Robber‘s Daughter by Astrid Lindgren, a kind of dark children‘s fantasy/adventure novel. Yes, would recommend. 3mo
SilversReviews My first book of the year was FABULOUS: The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall 3mo
BookmarkTavern I‘ve heard great things about this one! Thanks for sharing! 3mo
GingerAntics Knight‘s Fire by SJ Himes and absolutely would recommend (if you like dragons and a little 🌶️🌶️🌶️) 3mo
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Second Glance | Jodi Picoult
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My friend and I decided to do a book exchange where we both select and wrap twelve books for the other. Then each month we get to open and read our predetermined blind date book. 😁

This was the one she gave me for January. I've read Picoult before, but it's been many years. Seems this particular title has had some very mixed reviews, so here's hoping I end up falling in with those on the positive side. 😊🤞

wanderinglynn What a fun book exchange! 3mo
monkeygirlsmama @wanderinglynn It really was/is! I mean there's the excitement of seeing what she selected for me, but it was also stupid fun figuring out what books to give her. 3mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I loved this one! 3mo
Tamra So fun! 3mo
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Home Is Not a Country | Safia Elhillo
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Written in prose, home is not a country is a poignant & moving book about finding yourself & loving yourself. It's about making your life, despite the imperfections, 100% your own. And therein living it without dismay over what could have been & instead simply being proud of who you are & grateful for what is.

Can NOT recommend this book highly enough! (Even the acknowledgement section at the end made me cry. This book was just THAT good.)

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Nevermore Bookstore: Townsend Harbor Book 1 | Kerrigan Byrne, Cynthia St. Aubin
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Mehso-so

I requested this #audiobook from the library based on the title and cover alone, but quickly began feeling like it was going to be my first DNF title of the year. I didn't love the male narrator and I went back and forth for a while on whether to continue with the book or not. The story turned out to be mildly cute; however, I would not necessarily recommend it. ⭐⭐⭐

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Darkly | Marisha Pessl
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This was a fun little #audiobook mystery. Never felt incredibly invested in any of the characters, but I thought the story was kind of clever.

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Home Is Not a Country | Safia Elhillo
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Wow; again, I relate.

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Home Is Not a Country | Safia Elhillo
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This got me in the feels because my name is not Aisha and it doesn't mean "she who lives", but the rest sums me up to a tee since I lost my Jon 18 months and 2 weeks ago. ???

BkClubCare {{hugs}} 3mo
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ #audiobook #libby

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Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver
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Didn't have any idea what to expect with this book, but am glad I finally picked it up. I opted for the #audiobook which I think helped when the storyline got a little slow in a couple of places. Otherwise I might have been inclined to set it down in lieu of something more fast paced or action packed. Which, to be honest, would have been a loss on my part because this was a really good story. It's long, but definitely worth sticking with.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Plot | Jean Hanff Korelitz
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Mehso-so

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The premise of this #audiobook caught my attention, bringing it onto my radar. However, the story itself bordered on boring for me. I did enjoy the twist and found myself more engaged in the later portion, but overall this was just a bit meh for me.

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Sometimes I Lie | Alice Feeney
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3.5-4 ⭐

This wasn't my favorite book by this Feeney, yet it drew me in and kept me guessing. Infact, I've finished it and I'm still trying to work some things out. Truly though, the unreliable narrator made for a lot of unanswered questions, which is, I believe, exactly what the author wanted. So, in that regard, bravo and, actually, all the stars! #audiobook

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The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood
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Mehso-so

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Here's an example of a book that gets lots of hype and seems to be very much at the top of the recommendation lists, but was just meh for me. I found the parallels between Atwood's distopian future and our current times rather terrifying in many ways; however, as far as the storyline goes I guess I was expecting more. Not sure what that would be exactly, just that as a whole it fell a little flat. Still glad I read it though. #audiobook

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3.5-4 ⭐ This was a fun little #arc read from #NetGalley that will be releasing in May 2025. If you or someone you know is a dog lover, and an art lover, be sure to check it out! 🐕📖

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Maybe in Another Life: A Novel | Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Loved this book and the idea of the two parallel realities. Having lost the love of my life, my better half, my soul mate last year the final line of this book left me bawling at my desk at work. So so good. All the stars for this author, this book, and this #audiobook narrator!

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TheBookHippie I‘m so very sorry for your loss. 3mo
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Maybe in Another Life: A Novel | Taylor Jenkins Reid

"Sometimes I think my mom's anecdotes should come with Cliff notes because they're quite good once someone explains them to you." ???

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The Book of Doors | Gareth Brown
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Loved it! Action, adventure, magic, and heart - this book had all of these in spades. And the narrator for this #audiobook has quickly become a favorite of mine. Highly recommended!

4.5 ⭐

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Fun book that kept me guessing for awhile, and then still had some good surprises to drop in my lap. #audiobook

⭐⭐⭐⭐

britt_brooke I enjoyed this one a lot! 4mo
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Rereading this Christmas favorite. I love how you can read a single chapter each day for the month of December and still be finished on Christmas Eve. I was thinking I'd read all three books again this month, but since I decided to read it this way this time around I won't get to the other two books before Christmas. Maybe after Christmas I'll read them, or perhaps I'll just reread them next December. Only time will tell I guess. 😆

britt_brooke Thanks for reminding me of this! I‘ve loved several of Guinn‘s other books, but have never read this one. (edited) 4mo
monkeygirlsmama @britt_brooke This trilogy is excellent. 4mo
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When We Flew Away | Alice Hoffman
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This quick read is a fictionalized story based on Hoffman's research and knowledge of the Holocaust. Specifically what life may have been like for Anne and her family as they fought to live a "normal" life during the Nazi occupation before they went into hiding. A very well written, beautiful, and heartbreaking novel. #audiobook

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Hendrix does it again! Weird story, but very good #audiobook.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Saga Volume 1 | Brian K Vaughan
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Rereading this series so I can read the most recent issues that came out. Still one of my favorite graphic novel series!

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💙 this!

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My Goodwill finds from this evening. $5 for the pair. 📚 💚

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If you liked Brynne Weaver's Butcher & Blackbird and Lark & Leather then you will most likely enjoy this book with its mile long list of trigger warnings at the start. Humour, heart, kink! It's got all of these and more in spades. Can't wait for the next book!

Sidebar: The voice actors/narrators for this #audiobook were perfect.

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A friend recommended this #audiobook to me and I'm so happy she did because it was fantastic. Great characters with a sweet story to tell.

4.5 ⭐

SilversReviews I always wanted to read this!! 3mo
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This should be a must read! So good. #audiobook ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐