Bookish thoughts: I paired the ARC with an audiobook that had a full cast narration. It took me awhile to get the story down due to the novel having a Bookish thoughts: I paired the ARC with an audiobook that had a full cast narration. It took me awhile to get the story down due to the novel having a complicated timeline. I’m glad I had a print copy because the audio would have been hard for me to follow. Overall, I enjoyed this brilliantly written mystery that had themes of espionage, murder, and legal aspects!
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Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook ARC. Special thanks to Henry Holt Co. Books/NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Narrator Helen Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook ARC. Special thanks to Henry Holt Co. Books/NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Narrator Helen Laser did a wonderful job of narrating The Wedding People. I listened at 1.75x. This is my fourth book by this narrator. I have enjoyed all the books she has narrated. They include If Something Happens to Me, Yellowface, and The Second Chance Year.
Bookish Thoughts: I wasn’t sure what to think of this novel that started off kind of depressing. Phoebe Stone has hit rock bottom and runs into a wedding group staying at the same hotel she is at. Thankfully, Phoebe’s story takes a positive turn when she is befriended by the future bride. This book is hilarious, thought provoking and full of witty banter. There is some explicit language that I didn’t care for but overall I enjoyed this emotional story about love, relationships and overcoming adversity.
Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook ARC. Special thanks to Minotaur Books/NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Narrator Kathleen McIThank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook ARC. Special thanks to Minotaur Books/NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Narrator Kathleen McInerney did a phenomenal job of narrating The Burning. I listened at 1.75x. This is my second book by the narrator and I look forward to listening to many more books by her.
Bookish Thoughts: This fast pace murder mystery was a page turner for me. I listened to it in two days!! Chief of police Kate Burkholder investigates a gruesome murder, which reveals a little known chapter of early Amish history in the new installment of the bestselling Linda Castillo series. This was my first book I read in the series and I highly enjoyed it. It can be read as a standalone and I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series!
I loved reading Bad Blood by John Carreyrou so when I saw a review that Anna Bright was loosely based on Elizabeth Holmes’ story I kn4.25 star rating
I loved reading Bad Blood by John Carreyrou so when I saw a review that Anna Bright was loosely based on Elizabeth Holmes’ story I knew I had to read this book. I was hooked immediately! I thought the author did an outstanding job of coming up with her own idea of a product for a startup company.
Likes: Page turner Timely story Women in the workplace
Dislikes: I felt like the ending was a little rushed.
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I enjoyed this delightful and laugh out loud novel by author Jackie Lau. This is my first book by this author and it was the lighthearted ro3.5 rating
I enjoyed this delightful and laugh out loud novel by author Jackie Lau. This is my first book by this author and it was the lighthearted romcom I needed. Highly entertaining!
Likes: Romcom Funny and lighthearted Fake dating trope Books about books
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Narrator Stephanie Nemeth-Parker did a great job of na3.5 star rating
Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook. All opinions are my own.
Narrator Stephanie Nemeth-Parker did a great job of narrating the novel. I listened at 1.75x.
This is my first book by author Pamela Kelly and overall it was an entertaining book, a perfect accompaniment for the beach or pool. If you enjoy books by Mary Kay Andrews, Susan Mallery and Brenda Novak, then you will enjoy this one!
Likes: Family Drama Books about books Satisfying ending Likeable characters
Dislikes: Story dragged at times
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Author Paige Toon did it again!!! She wrote a roller coaster of a love story that shattered my heart to pieces and then gave me the ending I needed! IAuthor Paige Toon did it again!!! She wrote a roller coaster of a love story that shattered my heart to pieces and then gave me the ending I needed! I stayed up so late finishing the book and then couldn’t sleep thinking about what I just read. This novel gave me November 9 vibes, which I enjoyed. This is my second 5 star read by Paige. I also loved Only Love Can Hurt Like This. I highly recommend if you enjoy emotional love stories.
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2.5 rating: Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook. All opinions are my own.
At times I enjoyed this debut novel by author Katelyn Doy2.5 rating: Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook. All opinions are my own.
At times I enjoyed this debut novel by author Katelyn Doyle and other times, it fell flat for me. The dual cast narration was perfect for each character. I listened at 1.75x.
Likes: Second chance trope; laugh out loud
Dislikes: Too steamy for me; Explicit language
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This novel had me consumed from start to finish. Told using dual narratives, short chapters and a present day podcast/interview style,4.25 star rating
This novel had me consumed from start to finish. Told using dual narratives, short chapters and a present day podcast/interview style, the story is centered around two teenage characters who are love struck upon meeting for the first time. They each tell their perspective of their journey during the Waco siege. We Burn Daylight is more character driven and even though we all know the outcome of the story, some chapters were intense enough that I couldn’t stop reading. I highly recommend this unique and captivating story!
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Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook and Minotaur Books/ NetGalley for the ebook ARC. All opinions are my own.
Narrator4.25 rating!
Thank you to @macmillian.audio for the gifted audiobook and Minotaur Books/ NetGalley for the ebook ARC. All opinions are my own.
Narrator Emily Pike Stewart did an amazing job of narrating The Nature of Disappearing. I listened at 1.75x. I paired the audiobook with an ebook copy as well.
Bookish Thoughts: Like most people I loved These Silent Woods! It was a no brainer to pick up the author’s next book. I went in not knowing too much about the plot. I thought the book was going in one direction only to be pleasantly surprised in how it turned a different way. The sense of place drew me into this book along with a strong beginning. If you enjoy hiking, wilderness and a good mystery, consider reading The Nature of Disappearing!
The Trail of Lost Hearts is my first book by author Tracey Garvis Graves. It was an emotional love story that gave me my happy ending. 3.5 star rating
The Trail of Lost Hearts is my first book by author Tracey Garvis Graves. It was an emotional love story that gave me my happy ending. This book is a great pairing with nonfiction novel, Wild by Cheryl Strayed. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy camping and hiking.
Likes: *Intense opening that draws you into the story. *Outdoorsy setting along the Pacific Crest trail. *Characters who deal with real like experiences.
Dislikes: *Open door scenes
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The Husbands was a quirky debut novel, thoughtful and an entertaining read. I appreciated the unique premise of the story about getting a new husband The Husbands was a quirky debut novel, thoughtful and an entertaining read. I appreciated the unique premise of the story about getting a new husband from the attic every time the main character felt like it. It was silly but kept my attention. This is a great book club pick that would garner interesting discussions about life, relationships and endless decision making.
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I enjoyed this suspenseful family drama with all its twists and turns. This is my first book by author Lisa Scottoline and I appreciated how she gentlI enjoyed this suspenseful family drama with all its twists and turns. This is my first book by author Lisa Scottoline and I appreciated how she gently tackled tough issues of alcoholism addiction and the justice system. This was a page turner that kept me engaged trying to figure out the murder mystery and who was telling the truth. Pick this one up if you enjoy family drama, betrayal, crime, and justice!
I received an advanced electronic copy from publisher G. P. Putnam Sons Books and Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview this book.
I enjoyed this wild fast paced thriller filled with twists and turns. I have never read anything by author Steve Cavanaugh and I was pleasantly surpriI enjoyed this wild fast paced thriller filled with twists and turns. I have never read anything by author Steve Cavanaugh and I was pleasantly surprised. The story is told using alternating perspectives. It started getting confusing halfway through because one character used multiple aliases but once I realized what was happening, it got better. Read this if you enjoy a fast paced thriller with twists and turns you don’t see coming!
I received an advanced electronic copy from publisher Atria Books and Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview this book.
Finlay and Vero’s crazy shenanigans continue in the fourth installment of Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series. This story was filled with 3.5 star rating
Finlay and Vero’s crazy shenanigans continue in the fourth installment of Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series. This story was filled with laugh out loud, along with, several shaking your head moments. I was entertained as Finlay and her partner in crime travel to Vegas for an adventure filled road trip. I had to suspend belief at times but I felt this book had a nice blend of mystery and romance to keep me invested.
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