My last book of 2024. It reminded me somewhat of American Gods, but is considerably thinner; I'm a little disappointed and a little relieved that I didn't love it and want to read all the rest.
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#TenBeforeTheEnd
One book DNF'd, one unavailable in time (Gilead), one about half done (Rivers of London) and 7 finished and enjoyed. Not bad!
This is the cover of my childhood, though I own a different edition.
#ChristmasCheer “Secrets“ #WinterGames Team #XmasChaCha
Going ahead and calling it now, because I really can't see myself doing the last bonus. 😂
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Big Bear joined in celebrating the 5th night. #HappyHanukkah #WinterGames #PhotoChallenge Team #XmasChaCha
(The glasses turn Christmas lights into Stars of David!)
I feel like I really should have been able to get those year-long ones filled, but oh well.
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“V“ was a poem in a Family Chistmas called “Christmas Eve--Nochebeuna“ by Cesar Vallejo.
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I didn't expect to fill this card, but a surprising amount of crime turned up...
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I read some fantastic books last June. Greta and Valdin, Clear, a reread of Seven Days in June... but this was really the right book at the right time, about living the best life you can while the uncaring wheels of history are driving over you. I may have to reread it soon.
#12BooksOf2024
I've been working really carefully on my list, trying to optimize it to fit my goals. What I don't want to happen is me reading stuff just to get a black out...
My New Year's Goals are
-- To pursue quality over quantity
-- To enjoy my reading
and
-- To only take on reading challenges that I think will help with the first two goals.
It seems odd to admit that I find the company of such a boisterous person restful, but perhaps it is always restful to be around someone who does not expect anything from you beyond what is in your nature.
A fun, funny read, though my main critique was that it read less like a book than a “Gilmore Girls“ screenplay. Probably a plus for some readers!
#ChristmasCheer #29 “Naughty“
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I don't know if I could read it now, but I sure did enjoy this 25+ years ago. (!) Best “chase me across the ice while I strip of my clothes“ scene ever. Possibly the only one, come to think of it. ;-)
From: Susan Batschliltz
Posted on Facebook
“You have a beautiful facial profile, Randy. You should show your profile more! Much better than the front.“
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your kinds words. I was so sad to see them end before you stopped typing.
Best read in small doses, but very funny at times. I also enjoyed when he lets his persona slip and gives glimpses of himself as a fallible human being.
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One of my favorites by Beverley. Hazard is a complicated card game.
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@TheAromaOfBooks @clwojick will there be a #BacklistReadathon for 2025? I'm trying to figure out if I need to save spaces in my bookspin bingo list.
I found this disappointing after the first book. A lot of time spent in very unpleasant POVs, a lot of nasty fat-shaming, and -- as with the first -- Gamache seems far too willing to let his suspects be involved in the case. (Has he never heard of the concept of tampering with evidence?) Still, I like the characters enough, and am curious enough about the dangling threads, to read on.
Absolute best thing about reading a very popular book is browsing the foreign language editions. What is even happening?!
My New Years Eves tend to be fairly mellow, but this list didn't include two of my most fun: NYE at Disneyland, which stayed open til 3 a.m. -- and the old tradition that whatever you're doing at midnight on NYE is what your year will be like held true, because we were on a roller coaster 😂 -- and performing at a First Night celebration (we even got paid!)
But it did have my very favorite, a wish wall. (cont.) CW: sensitive
Well, this explains a few things...
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Happy Hanukkah.
Truth.
Just noticed that this ebook is a daily deal for $1.99 at Amazon. It's a fantastic gothic thriller and I highly recommend it.
A reread for me -- necessary before reading the next book -- and it was just as good the second time. My favorite of the “Murderbot“ series, because of the characters and relationships, and Murderbot caring so much no matter how hard it tries not to.
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“I think today is a good day to eat a little more chocolate than your body can handle.“ -- my kid
Such a fascinating book, and hard to describe. It's about politics and psychology and how they interconnect, and helps explain our current mess. Not an easy read (listen), especially now.
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Having trouble getting into this. 🙁 It seems like it wants to be Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell and I just read that...
I could live without all the fat-shaming. 🙄
30+ year old origami ornaments made by my mom, the only #angel decoration we have.
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Another Bingo card filled! This is the one I had to redo, and it worked out pretty well. 😁
The book is a soft pick for me. The main characters both have some growing to do and have good personal arcs with their romance. But I was turned off by the constant fourth-wall breaking. “Oh this is just like a romance.“ “Oh, this is just like a Hallmark Christmas movie.“ I'm happier with the lampshade off!
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A collection of stories I just read for #YuleTideReads
#ChristmasCheer Day 23 #Mistletoe
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