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Three favorites shown. Three favorite authors are S A Cosby, Louise Penny and Michael Connelly although their books on the list are not my favorites of their work.
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pick#SpringSkies Day 23: #LieInTitle - I enjoyed seeing how the book-story diverged from what I have seen on TV. But the female dynamics was strong, the friendships credible, and the self-flagellation and insecurities very real – with a layer that provided a deeper perspective, even while it tried to not take itself too seriously. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-kdE
pickOh Calamity!
I just loved this. I watched the series and it was incredibly close, and I pictured it all California & Reese Witherspoon the whole time, but I can say it‘s worth a watch or a read, maybe both.
pickWriting was very well done, loved it, the VERY RARE case of I liked the tv show ending better (and some other little things) but the authors way is more realistic
pickAfter all of the hype from the mini-series, I finally read this. Enjoyed quite a bit--dark and funny--my favorite combination! Does this mean I'll see the series? We'll see. I'm a stickler for always preferring the book over the movie.
Favorite Quote: “It was interesting how you could say things when you were walking that you might not otherwise have said with the pressure of eye contact across a table.”
Loved this book. Now I need to watch the show. #ScarathonDailyPrompts #teamSlaughter @Clwojick “Lies”
pickI have put this book off for so long. I started the show forever ago but never finished it. I'm glad I finally got the push to push to pick it up!
So much more enjoyable than I expected it to be. A little on the predictable side but also a little twist or two I wasn't quite expecting. I'd read the author again!
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pickThis was a fantastic listen. Imagine the elementary parents‘ group at their absolute cattiest. It‘s like playing a game of telephone, with the worst possible outcome. There are laugh-out-loud moments and plenty of aggravating ones. (I‘m so glad my last child is almost out of high school, and we can leave these types of back-biting social climbers behind, for good.) This is another great read from Liane Moriarty. Highly recommend.
pickA sad story of the violence done to women and how it affects their lives and those around them. There‘s also a mystery in the background of someone‘s death. Hope also runs in the background. It dragged in some places but I‘m glad I stayed with it.
I‘ve been watching this Big Little Lies adaptation (which I‘ve wanted to watch since it came out and just remembered I have HBO) this is really good, I should actually read a Liane Moriarty instead of just watching.
pickI didn‘t know what to expect but I thought the novel would be a little soapy with a lot of drama. “Oh calamity!” I was right. It took way too long for me to care what happened at the trivia night. It was a pick in the end because of the relationships. The trio, Madeline, Celeste and Jane were the key female friends but Moriarty also explored parent/child, wife/husband, sibling and frenemies. The last half was mostly worth the wait. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickI ❤️ Liane Moriarty! This is the second of her books that I‘ve read and it‘s fantastic! Twists and turns, complex characters, and a story line that draws the reader in. This is one of those books that you can‘t put down until you‘re done!
pickI am in floods of tears. What an amazing storyteller Moriarty is. I couldn't put this book down. Madeleine is bolshy and ballsy but vulnerable in her own way; Jane is defiant and brave but seems so fragile; and Celeste is the one that everyone assumes is fine but is living a lie. It picked on so many themes of being a woman and motherhood, as well as friendship and relationships, and I loved the interviews at the start of each chapter. Excellent!
pickWow. This book was full of drama. It tackles big subjects while still remaining entertaining. The writing is joyful and frivolous without ever making light of the serious issues within its pages.
Big little lies took me on an emotional rollercoaster with its three main characters. I felt their anger, their jealousy, their pain and their joy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars
"Jane saw that Madeline's feelings about Jane's baking were similar to Jane's feelings about Madeline's accessories: confused admiration for an exotic sort of behaviour."
... And then there are ladies like me who cant be bothered to bake OR accessorize ??
(Although I'll always get in on the action if someone else is baking!)
"As Jane looked around her, she felt that dissatisfied feeling she often experienced when she was somewhere new and lovely. She couldn't quite articulate it except with the words: If only I was here. This little beachside café was so exquisite she longed to really be there, except of course, she WAS there, so it didn't make sense."
@Yuki_Onna "Pickles is a model" ???? She does not look impressed at being roped into modelling my new read..
Started this today. So far I'm recognising Moriarty's style. Chatty, multiple POV, lively and quirky. I don't know how much the emphasis will be on the mystery and how much will be on the drama, but I'm excited to find out.
Here are my #roll100 books as randomly selected by @PuddleJumper
Both have been on my TBR for far too long!
The only other Liane Moriarty book I read started out strong, but got silly very quickly. I'm hoping this one is better as Nine Perfect Strangers had promise.
I'll start on Neurotribes once I've finished Black and British.
He also directed the adaptations of Wild, Big Little Lies, and Sharp Objects.
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Jumping in on #12booksof2021
This was my favorite (well, tied for favorite with Malorie by Josh Malerman, but winner of the eenie meenie minie mo match between the two to determine the favorite) for January 2021.
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“Everyone wanted to be rich and beautiful, but the truly rich and beautiful had to pretend they were just the same as everyone else”
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After hearing such good things about the TV show, I‘m hoping this will be a good read!!
“My friends, as you can see, the chaos of the world has an underlying order.”
― Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code
What did you think of the book this month?
Who is your favorite mystery character?
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“Sorry for swearing. Kindergarten teachers shouldn‘t swear. I never swear in front of the children. Just in case you‘re thinking of making an official complaint.” “You‘re off duty,” said Jane. “You can say what you want.”
― Liane Moriarty, Big Little Lies
Who is your person? (The person you would call to help get you out of trouble.)
Favorite Mystery Movie or TV Show?
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“The blind see what they want to see.”
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What do you believe is the greatest mystery of the world?
Favorite Mystery Meme.
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pickI had started watching the series when it was on and only saw one episode. I‘ve had this one on my list for a while to read and I‘m so glad i did. I love Lianes books, and this one is amazing.
“Friends could last a lifetime. The statistics were better than for relationships.”
― Liane Moriarty, Big Little Lies
Which book did you choose to read this month?
What has been your longest friendship?
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Who is ready for June??? Excited to read Wings for #NWC's monthly read?
Here is a schedule (if you need it) to help with ur monthly read.
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pickGreat book. I watched the show first and loved getting to read the book and see how closely the show had followed it. Also glad to be back into reading.
Hi everyone - I'm back after a month or so of radio silence. I have done so badly at reading, and I am trying to figure out why. I'm hoping that if I read a fictional piece from my shelf (and I LOVED this series too), it will motivate me to catch up on my goal! #booktwoof2021 #orisitbookthree #tbr #whatiread
Ugh still trying to slog through this. I'm not even sure why I haven't DNFed it by now.
pickThere is alot of build up as the first chapter starts off with the murder, but as Moriarty writes with a deft light hand it was all fairly enjoyable. A surprisingly frothy book which tackles domestic violence and murder. I saw about half of the plot twist coming but the other half did surprise me.
Will now toodle off and watch the tv series. 😂😂
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