Litsy

Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story | Renee Carlino

so-so

Ugh, I really wanted to like this one, but the MMC was whiny and pathetic. Sure he has some nice qualities, but overall I think he‘s sub par. You don‘t tell someone you‘re soulmates and then fall for the closest hot girl and then get mad when you realize you squandered 15 years away. I saw the ending surprise from a mile away and the last bit in the book was so cheesy and unrealistic it hurt. Book #81 in 2024

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Megabooks

Sociopath: A Memoir | Patric Gagne

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This is one of my favorite memoirs this year! 5⭐️ all the way!

Gagne realized she was different than other kids early on. She had a deep need to act out against other kids and break laws, but yet she felt apathetic emotionally. She found a checklist for sociopathy and realized she fit it to a T. With her deep intellectual curiosity, she began to work out ways to self-treat her condition. This led to a PhD and work with other sociopaths.

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Tamra Memoirs aren‘t a genre I typically enjoy, but I‘m curious about this one! 8mo

sarahbarnes I don‘t read many memoirs, but heard an interview of this woman and have a hold on it at the library. Glad to see it was a high pick for you! 8mo

Chelsea.Poole Reading this now! 📕 👯‍♀️ 8mo

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squirrelbrain I have this on hold on BorrowBox - I should get it at the end of the month. 8mo

AudiobookingWithLeah You intrigued me with this one...so I listened to the sample on Libby...I was definitely impressed...I'm now #81 on 12 copies...so we'll see. 8mo

Anna40 This sounds tough!!! 8mo

Roary47 This is on my list. I‘m so glad you liked it. 🥰 8mo

Megabooks @Tamra @sarahbarnes is definitely think this is engaging enough to draw in people who usually don‘t read memoirs! 8mo

Megabooks @Chelsea.Poole ooo!! I wonder what you‘re thinking. 🤔🤔 8mo

Megabooks @squirrelbrain I hope you enjoy it too! 8mo

Megabooks @AudiobookingWithLeah I ended up using my Spotify borrow on it because my library‘s line was long, too. No regrets! 8mo

Megabooks @Anna40 it was but super engaging! 8mo

Megabooks @Roary47 yay! Enjoy! 8mo

Christine I wanted this to be a #CampLitsy pick! I suppose not everyone would consider it a fun summer read…😆 (edited) 8mo

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Allthebookclubs

Hot Mess Summer | Melissa Foster

so-so

I wanted a fun read after reading a few deeper books lately. I don‘t mind a well written sex scene but smut isn‘t really my thing. However in this book, the main female character called her vagina her “sex” several times and it was really weird. I did like how Declan and Nicole allowed each other to take the chance they wanted. Book #81 in 2023

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Kris10H

One Without the Other | Shelley Moore

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Book #81
I read this book today as self-directed PD. I love Moore's YouTube channel, 5 Moore Minutes, and this book incorporates her insights, storytelling, and clever way of developing elaborate metaphors for education. I most enjoyed the final two chapters, which focused on the importance of seeing more than just a "snapshot" of your students, and UDL (using a sweeper van metaphor).

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Allthebookclubs

The Winners | Fredrik Backman

so-so

I love Backman but this one was just so long and drawn out. A great story that could‘ve been half the length. I don‘t even have the energy to write a good review, I‘m sorry. Book #81 in 2022

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bookaholic1

The Woman in the Library | Sulari Gentill

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#81
Another enjoyable listen

myellenbee Such a great book! 2y

bookaholic1 @myellenbee yes, I agree 2y

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limada

The Crime That Binds | Laurie Cass

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The latest installment in the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries is just as amusing as the series had grown to be. Minnie is a little more settled in life, but it doesn't mean she'll stop getting into trouble trying to help right wrongs. #81-2022

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