These Shallow Graves | 
so-soI listened to the audiobook and was not impressed. I felt like the performer read so fast, especially with the dialog. It was the first time I've ever had to change the reading speed, and it still felt way too fast.
I have always enjoyed reading Donnelly's books, but this one was NOT my favorite, and it was rough to get through. The romance aspect was odd, and it could've been 200 pages shorter. It did have a twist near the end.
#mystery #ya
pickWhen I first started reading this book, I felt like the storyline was too fasted paced with some got-cha moments. However, once the story settles, I found the storyline enjoyable and am happy with my first pick for #WomenReading.
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so-soHave to say I didn't enjoy this one as much as others by her. Fave is still A Northern Light. This one is very YA, where every turn is totally predictable. Nice bit is MC's inspiration from Nellie Bly and 10 Days in a Madhouse. #MagnificentMarch #AboutMentalIllness #coffeeandabook @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 For suspenseful and engaging novel similarly inspired, read Woman 99
pickGilded Age NYC, mystery, love, friendship, YA,
I loved this book! I‘m sad it‘s over. I highly recommend to fans of YA and historical fiction. Jennifer Donnelly is excellent.
“Those of us with means and voices must help those who have neither.”
1. Neither. I hate to work out.
2. Outdoors
3. Audiobooks
4. Running
5. Yard work
#hellothursday
@wanderinglynn
#AMonthOfSongs Day 3: So, I checked Goodreads and found these titles with #Shallow in the title. And I have not read annnny of them. 😂😭😢🧚🏼♀️💕📚
pickThis book is for you if you love an old time murder mystery with a love interest.
so-soMeh. I really wanted to like this one, but it draaaaaaaaaaaagged so badly! I almost bailed on several occasions. There were a ton of red herrings at points when it was painfully apparent what was going on. The last 25% of the book was very good, but not enough to make it a pick. 2/5🌟
Another #yawednesday mystery pick. This is a historical fiction, early 20th cetury New York. An upper-crust young lady finds her world shattered by her father's supposed suicide, but things aren't adding up. She delves into New York's working world and underbelly to sort things out. (I have to admit I thought this could have been done better, but it's not bad, and I think young teens will like it better than I did)
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The pool isn‘t ready to swim in yet (and I can‘t swim for 5 more weeks anyway 🙄) but my hubby dragged my lounge chair out so I could read in the sun and work on my summer freckle count. On a YA reading binge - my third book in 6 days. 🙌🏻 #libby #kindle #poolsidereading
One of the books I‘ve been reading is These Shallow Graves, picked for me by my husband. I‘ve really been enjoying it. The main character, Jo is a strong-willed young woman who isn‘t going to be ruled by social constructs.
My cousin, Ella gave me this notebook and handmade the bookmark that‘s on it. I‘ve been writing in it several times a day. I don‘t think I‘ve ever enjoyed journaling so much! 💕
6 months ago I started at #tbrbingo board. I figure an update is in order. I have read 5.5 of the books, and seem to simply be avoiding the others for now haha. I've loved all the books I've read, and know that I need to go back and actually finish One Hundred Years of Solitude at some point!
This book is exactly what I was looking for. 484 pages and it was a breeze. #favorite #theseshallowgraves #jenniferdonnelly #bookstagram #theend #northerngothic
Ah, yes. The way to a woman's heart: pus. #thisfreakingbook #jenniferdonnelly #theseshallowgraves #bookstagram #northerngothic
Just when I thought Eddie Gallagher couldn't get any more adorable. #theseshallowgraves #jenniferdonnelly #eddiegallagher #cute #bookstagram #northerngothic
“Let‘s not rush things. I‘m not that kind of boy.” Eddie is so sweet! #theseshallowgraves #jenniferdonnelly #bookstagram #eddiegallagher #ya #northerngothic
In which Jo is me. #theseshallowgraves #jenniferdonnelly #ya #notgoth #bookstagram #northerngothic
19th Century text message. The kind you get when your overprotective, secret boyfriend (hence the code name) finds out you‘ve done something dangerous. #theseshallowgraves #jenniferdonnelly #ya #cute #bookstagram #northerngothic
I haven't even started reading this one. I just felt like messing with photo backgrounds and filters. This one has a kinda ethereal feel... #bookstagram #aesthetic #bright #northerngothic
The seven days seven bookshelf anticipated reads challenge!
The challenge is to post seven books from your bookshelf that you are most excited to read for seven days. No explanation, no review and no information on the book needed. Just a book you can't wait to read!
Day 6 #theseshallowgraves by #jenniferdonnelly
pickI had such a hard time putting this book down! I loved how Jo was written and her romance with Eddie. I particularly love that the romance doesn't end in a "they lived happily ever after" way that focused soley on the romance. Jo does a great job of showing sexism of the time, contrast between the rich and poor as well as so much growth and inner analysis. My only complaint was that I saw the murderer unmasking several chapters before.
My arms hurt too much from yesterday's workout so legs gotta do the work today
#QuotsyNov17 Day 20
I love the #absurdity of this exchange! The guy is being rude, for sure, but Jo‘s retort? 🙌🙌👏👏 🤣🤣
pickI love Donnelly‘s writing! I was able to figure out a bit more of this historical mystery sooner than I would have liked, but the characters, setting, and examination of society and the roles of women and girls more than made up for it.
This is my second book by this author and I will definitely be reading more 📚📚📚
I loved this amusing exchange between these two in my current read!
#QuotsyNov17 Day 14 #adventure
I read all these lovely books for the #readathon yesterday. I didn't finish the top book but got about 50 pages in!
LOVED this book. Even if the plot was slightly predictable, I really connected with the characters, setting, and writing. #lincolnawardnominee
pickFinished this audiobook today - a YA mystery set in historical New York. A wealthy girl who wants to be the next Nellie Bly finds out her father was murdered and sets out to solve the mystery, with the help of a handsome and ambitious reporter. I really enjoyed the touches of early forensic science, too.
Today's #labsoundtrack while amplifying some DNA. 👩🏼🔬
I was tagged by @smilingshelves to share several books from my TBR I thought would be five-star reads. Two are by authors I've read and loved previously and two I just have a really good feeling about. #fivestarpredictions
I tag anyone who follows me and would like to share :)
pickLoved this thriller set in the 1890's in New York. Thought the story was interesting, and I think my high school students will like some of the gory details.
pickHistorical YA about an intrepid girl reporter in Gilded Age New York trying to solve a family mystery. Loved the setting and the newsies.
I've been having a really hard time deciding what I want to read lately. And I've been having a hard time concentrating on my reading.
I've been taking breaks from reading but nothing seems to be helping and my anxiety level is just so high and normally reading helps .... I'm just so confused.
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#theseshallowgraves #jenniferdonnelly #flowers #plant #tbr
This is set in the early 1900s. Unfortunately people still try to control women with language and shaming.
Some of my Christmas gift card haul came in the mail today!
Bet you never knew a city could be over run my typists. And I hear they are deadly 😛
To believe they used to teach this to girls.
Luck neighbors. Here are this week's book bin picks. Which one(s) would you take?
pickIt took me awhile to get into this one, but it had a strong finish.
Another round of book drive donations. Trying to rep for older readers (and give some love to books I love).
