The Princess of Las Vegas | 
pickThis started off with a bang, then was more of a slow burn. Told in alternating POVs, I had no idea what was going on and why (but in a good way!) and had fun trying to figure it out. But all the pieces came together nicely!
Back in March, I heard @ChrisBohjalian speak at my local indie bookstore, and got him to sign my book. He was great!
#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - the 24th book of an author
pickCrissy has done well for herself,becoming an artist in residence portraying a Princess Diana who sings, touching hearts of the fans that sell out her shows. her life hasn‘t been perfect,she spends her days slightly self medicated in her cabana by the pool.Things change drastically when her estranged sister shows up,adopted teen & boyfriend in tow. Chrissy‘s boss is found dead in the desert, things unravel from there.Characters & Las Vegas shine!
pickThis was a fun one for me. It‘s a bit of a slow burn (after starting with a bang). I loved all the Vegas details and the main character‘s job as a Princess Diana impersonator. I was lucky to get to meet the author at my local bookstore recently with @OriginalCyn620 and @Graciouswarriorprincess
pickI really, truly thought I had one character pegged for something and it turned out not to happen. I'm glad for that but was half-way to being ready to pat myself on the back only to be let down by the fact that I was wrong. 🤷🤦 I learned a lot about Princess Diana (impersonation) and cryptocurrency so I can only imagine the author learned even more in preparing for this book.
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Crissy Dowling channels Princess Diana in her one-woman cabaret.
Her younger sister, Betsy, also has the Diana look, but she is a social worker in their home state of Vermont. There‘s no wasted space in this novel, which clips on powered by the compelling sisters, their strange situation, & Marisa, the adopted thirteen year old . The denoument is surprising and makes perfect sense, and the road there is satisfyingly twisty.
Book 71/100.
Wow, an entire grid of newly published books and the princess wins the tag!
5* = Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4*= I liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Avg C
2*=Nope D
1*=DNF F
Note: To equate quarter ratings to A-F scores, 3.5 and 3.25 both garner a C+, but 3.5 represents my quandary when I can‘t decide between a pick or a so-so!
Staring my #bookspin early this month! This is a new-to-me-author that I‘ve been meaning to try!
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My #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin picks for this month are two very recent releases. I‘m excited to have a chance to read them before something else catches my eye! I‘m especially excited for the Jane Casey — I love her Maeve Kerrigan series.
pickI always look forward to a new release from this author. Each book is so different from his previous works and I just buckle up for the ride I‘m about to embark. I couldn‘t stop reading this and loved Crissy, Betsy, and Marissa. Chrissy working a Las Vegas residency as a successful Princess Diana impersonator amongst contemporary things of today just somehow worked. Honestly, how does Chris come up with his stories!?
The correct caption is:
A) This is an author talking about his childhood on day 12 of a book tour.
B) This is a toddler in his Dad‘s Suit who didn‘t get his cake at his birthday party.
C) A tiara‘s a really good look on a bald man.
pickNot the best Bohjalian book I've read, but still a good story. My favorite part of the whole book is Marisa. Her parts are rather brief but you get to know her enough to love her!
21/62
I‘m blessed to get great book tour gifts on the road. I thank all my readers so much. But a special shoutout has to go a pair of sisters for a very cool shot glass (in Tampa) and Arak (in Doylestown)#
Re-listening to Slot Machine Fever Dreams before reading @chrisbojalian ‘s new book. It is the 2nd book I‘ve ever read with a 2nd Person Narrator!!
Last night, I had the privilege of hearing @ChrisBohjalian speak about his new book at my local #indiebookstore, Quail Ridge Books. What made it even better was having my friends and fellow Littens @MallenNC and @Graciouswarriorprincess there too!
This book sounds so good and I can‘t wait to read it!
Meeting the amazing @ChrisBohjalian and Sarah McCoy! Both of these books are must reads!!
I‘m honored tonight to see these two amazing authors @chrisbohjalian and @sarahmmccoy tonight at @quailridgebooks .
Chris is currently touring with his 24th book, “The Princess of Las Vegas”.
"The sun was setting as they drove west from the strip, and the two men in the car were squinting behind their sunglasses."
#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl
It's a gorgeous day for a little out of doors reading with good ol' Stray Cat hanging around.
New author dust jacket photo? Taken last night on THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS “Roll the Dice” Book Tour.
Today‘s the day! THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS is now on sale wherever you get your books! I‘m on tour a lot of the next month. Join me! Events at www.ChrisBohjalian.com .
Thank you, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, for today‘s wonderful review of THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS: “Riveting... Same old same old isn‘t something you get from Chris Bohjalian. No ruts for this author... Bohjalian nails the seedy atmosphere of Las Vegas off the strip.” — Gail Pennington, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Wearing a tiara in celebration, because (indeed) I never want to be the “same old same old.” On sale in days!
Celebrating the first newspaper review of THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS! Thank you Chris Hewitt and the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Bohjalian has a type. His recent thrillers are about glamorous, imperiled women who may not be trustworthy but whose senses of humor makes us like them anyway…[He] writes with verve and humor, and his depiction of a seedy, past-its prime casino feels just right…[and he] keeps us guessing until the end.” Seven days now!
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So grateful to the New York Times: THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS was one of their “15 Books Coming in March.” They wrote, “Subsisting on Adderall and Valium, a slim, beautiful Princess Diana impersonator makes a good living in Vegas until the day her estranged sister shows up, setting in motion a thriller that involves organized crime, unscrupulous cryptocurrency bros and shady politicians.” Preorder wherever you buy your books!
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Meet your new casino black jack pit boss! Okay…pitbull. (I couldn‘t resist.) THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS arrives in 24 days, and I hope you‘ll all be playing with the Queen of Hearts! Preorder this weekend! (Also? Thanks to my beloved Jesse for modeling.)
Soon you will see my cursive in action. First event on THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS Roll the Dice Book Tour is four weeks from today! All events can be found on my website! https://chrisbohjalian.com/events/
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As someone who lives in Las Vegas, I am always up for a book set in the city I love, especially the way Bohjalian uses the extraordinary Red Rock Canyon area as a second setting throughout. It's clear that Bohjalian did extensive research into not only the city itself, but also the crypto industry and unsavory politicians who are on the take. This multi faceted thriller incorporates all of that into a fast-paced story.
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FIRST REVIEW is in!
“Bohjalian‘s lightning-speed page turner delivers a dishy, twisting tale of suspense tempered with intriguing insights into the nature of ego, fame, and family…Irresistible.” — So grateful to @booklist_ala . On sale this March from @doubledaybooks . Preorder wherever you buy books!
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