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Book 133

I listened to Someone Else's Love Story by Joshilyn Jackson, a book about a young mother who is held hostage during a gas station robbery. This experience motivates her to accept her past and unravel her feelings. It was an engaging, easy listen. 3.5 stars

My Friday evening plans. Plus baked feta pizza with tomatoes from the overgrown garden behind this pic. 🥰

Not my best reading month in terms of volume, but I read some really good books this month. 🧡 #SeptemberWrapup

This was really good! I can understand why it gets some mixed reviews because there are a myriad of human emotions all intertwined in this book. Complex, but at the same time simple. Just like life. A variety of interesting characters, and strong (but sometimes tough) subject matter made this one hard to put down.

7days7covers #covercrush
Day 7

Post your favorite book cover. No explanation. Tag someone else each day. @lost.in.a.book

I‘m feeling really achy today, so I‘m going to relax in the bath with a CBD bath bomb, a book, and a cup of coffee. 💜🛁

Making a cup of herbal tea. The hubs and I are both sick, so tea, rest, and reading is how we‘re spending the evening. I feel so blessed to have a partner who appreciates quiet nights. ❤️☕️📚

#MugsOfLitsy

I‘m starting this one today. I tend to like Jackson‘s books, so I‘m optimistic.

I finished this in 2 days. It would of been 1 if not for social obligations this weekend. My heart really ached for Shandi and William and all their intersecting family and friends. I like the way the author unraveled the story with flashbacks inside of present day moments. The ending was satisfying and I loved how she portrayed the three year old son. It made me nostalgic for when my son was little.

What I liked:
Natty was so adorable and funny
The writing style and humor
The family dynamic was very well written and true to life
While not a traditional romance story, there was some different romance elements and the love of a family/mother/parents.

What I didn‘t like—spoilers in the comments.

Overall, a melancholy, emotional, mixed read for me--but I did like the author‘s writing style and may check out another one of her books.

There were parts of the book that I liked but I found myself frustrated with the main character. This is the 2nd Joshilyn Jackson book I have read. It wasn‘t nearly as good as Almost Sister but It was pleasant enough.

I‘ve got a ton of Joshilyn Jackson books sitting neglected on my shelves. I‘m finally reading one, and I love it. It‘s been a while since I‘ve read a book that made me laugh out loud!

It's a good story, filled with hope, hopelessness, faith and faithlessness. It has a few twists and surprises that had my attention until the end.

Book 94. Good book, I've ordered more of her books because I've liked the everything I've read so far. I had some qualms that I'm going to address in a spoiler comment below. 👇👇

There's a lot going on in this novel, but somehow it all works. The characters each have their own quirks and provide the basis for several intertwined love stories. I guess in the end this is a story about love, and how it is different for everyone.

Totally unrelated photo. This was Bella' s perch during our 90 minute ride to our new home. She hates cat carriers.

Just started this last night, and I'm not yet sure. It's hard for me to follow the writing; I can't keep track of the characters or the plot just yet. Will keep trying for a few more pages.

Even though it only has a 64% Pick on Litsy the readers that liked it REALLY liked it. I'm giving it a try.

Checked this out from the library through the Overdrive app on my phone and had it downloaded to my Kindle. Gotta love technology.

Library find! Not really a romance novel reader but I picked this out and I loved it. Nuns, at gunpoint, good characters, Aspergers, Atlanta, southern charm, and a love triangle that's actually a square!! Had me until the end, I'm going to read her other books. Love a find like this.

A few more books for my tbr pile.

I only finished this because it was for a book challenge. Parts I really enjoyed but parts were really boring.

Finally read my first Joshilyn Jackson book after hearing so many good things from Anne Bogel in the What Should I Read Next podcast. It was a great summer read. Sweet and heart-breaking in turns with a perfect ending. Just started the short novella My Own Miraculous last night which is about the same characters as SELS. Also listening to Opposite of Everyone on audio; the main character is a side character from SELS. Looking forward to more JJ!

Currently reading two Joshilyn Jackson books ... This one on my Kindle and The Opposite of Everyone on audio (read by the author). I am enjoying the tagged book more so far but haven't had much time to really get into the audio book yet. Has anyone here read Joshilyn Jackson? What are your favorites by her? I am hearing great things about her new one coming out this month and look forward to reading it.

Headed to the park with #Bitsy and an audiobook 😀

#Allisnotlost We still have books! @Liberty

Present from a customer ❤️😃

My current audiobook to help pass the time

Just started reading this one this morning. 91 pages in & I can't put it down!! 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁💗💗

So-so for me. This was my first time listening to an audiobook read by the author. I liked that. I enjoyed Shandi's chapters much more than William's. I really hated the Paula character. I did feel like Jackson played a trick on the reader. Not thrilled with that. And there were several times when I didn't like Shandi. Overall, I thought it was a lot longer than it needed to be.

This book was not at all what I expected, and that's a good thing. Strong character work and lots of interesting storylines.

I really liked this book. Such a great story line. I loved the alternating perspectives and character stories and I really loved the characters. I loved the way it came together and didn't entirely expect the ending. Definitely read this one!

So beautifully written. ❤️❤️❤️

This is one of my all time favorite parts of a poem. I already know I am going to love this book!