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Wow, I really disliked this book. I predicted almost every twist. The dialogue was early ‘90s made-for-tv-movie bad. The sex scenes were so cringy. I would have bailed on it if I hadn‘t been reading it as part of a read along.

There was a difference. That difference became evident the moment you realized that you no longer liked being alone as well as you liked being with someone else. That's when aloneness turned to loneliness.

What a beautiful (gloomy) reading day!

Happy Wednesday and happy reading! ☺️

'You ended the sentence with a preposition,' he noted.
'You're the writer. I'm a mere editor.'
'I'm a *former* writer.'
'There's no such thing.'

This book was amazing. I loved how it ended but it isn't what you would expect!

I am really digging this book. I have only read a couple by this author but I have enjoyed what I read so far. I am branching out and trying different authors in the murder mystery genre. I never read the same author twice in a row...I think it's monotonous to do so and by reading different authors you don't get sick of them as quickly (or at all). I always have two books going at once. One on my Kindle and ones a paperback!

Had to bail on this one. The hero is a bully and jerk and I‘m starting to root for the bad guy. 🤣

Reading Envy Podcast Episode 105: Best Reads of 2017. Thanks to all who participated! https://tinyurl.com/ReadingEnvy105
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Well, it looked #orangeandblack last night! Now, not so much! 🤷🏻‍♀️ #hallowreads

Certainly a bar where the editor Maris Matherly-Reed would have a drink 😉 🍹 #Miami #Mykindofbar

Does anyone else get green with envy when they see a fellow Litten reading a book or series they love? It's not like I couldn't stop what I'm reading and also go read that... haha!

This was a really fun read! A thriller with plenty of style and tension. The head of a revered NYC publishing house heads down to Georgia to meet with a reclusive & mysterious manuscript submitter with a heck of a story; meanwhile, her husband has devious plans for the company. I was glued to this, staying up way past my bedtime a couple nights. My first SB foray has me wanting more! #PairWith: Sweet Carolina sweet tea vodka, on the rocks.

#BookNLunch! Accompaniment this warm afternoon: my famous Italian nacho dish! Tostitos chips, hard salami, smoked pepperoni, black olives, 9 cheeses, and my special blend of spices. And sparkling lemon water to wash it all down 😊👍🏻. This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

#BookNDinner! #CrackerBarrel edition. Accompaniment this evening: lemon pepper trout, mac 'n cheese, baked sweet potato with brown sugar & butter, cornbread, sweet tea, &--not pictured--a small cup of beef noodle soup. MMMMMM 😋! Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻 Time to get back on the road, half-way home 😊👍🏻.

While we're out and about, I have a brief moment to share with you a most amazing quote most appropriate as a #Christmas gift from the dear Sandra Brown. I saved it until I had the chance to share this magnificence with you all!! Do you see it?! Do you see it?! 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cool night: beef pad thai (my faaavorite Thai dish 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☺️!), chicken satay with peanut sauce, and a Thai iced tea. MMMMMM 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

#BookNDinner! Post-mattress topper victory edition 😂😂😂👏🏻! Accompaniment this frigid night: cheese ravioli in marinara, decorative mini trees, peasant bread, and Coke. MMMMMM 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

These are the books @BookBabe & I won at our #2030SomethingBookClub #bookswap! 😁👏🏻👏🏻! We have to read these for January. Love love love the ones we picked! Anyone reads these? As as previously suggested, I have a feeling I have a whole new series to read now 😂👏🏻🙌🏻!

What is the best book you read in 2016? Find out how to add your pick to the Reading Envy Podcast "Best of 2016" episode http://readingenvy.blogspot.com/2016/11/be-on-podcast-tell-me-best-book-you.html

My hubby was in New York all weekend. He brought me home some treats. I love them. And him. But I'm still green with envy.

At my temporary window sill in Chicago. Rereading Envy because there's so much to learn from the Queen of suspense, Sandra Brown.

I'm a sucker for a story-within-a-story and this one included enough twists and turns to keep me up late reading.

I know Mrs Brown is considered "commercial" but this book is simply amazing. The suspense is simmering constantly in each page, the twists keep coming in every chapter, the characters well fleshed out and likable.

The story starts with an excerpt of a book. Risky choice but flawlessly executed. It starts with a reclusive author in a remote island near Georgia.