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A spot of op shopping yesterday after Friday work drinks with the new girl at the yacht club. Grand total 🟰 $43. I did the whole of Lifeline over in an hour. That‘s impressive for one who wishes to escape with a slow shop as often as time and funds will allow.

Ok, one of the #ToB discussions mentions the word “nondescript” and SURE ENOUGH, I find this word on page 1 of my book today 🙄

#BookClubBook sort of; #bookslumpmaybe

Set in Tasmania, this is an unusual story told in an unusual way, from the points-of-view of a large number of characters, most human but some not.

Very glad I got to discover this talented author via #BookCrossing.

#gottacatchemall (Komala: dreamy character) @PuddleJumper

Scrivenor‘s second novel may be even better than her first!! I couldn‘t stop listening to this one set both before & after a fatal climbing incident. Finn‘s met the love of her life in Magdu but wishes that her childhood best friend, Daphne, would make more of an effort to make friends with her. What‘s supposed to be a bonding day adventure in the NSW mountains changes their lives forever. Well-performed & genuinely riveting— can‘t wait for more!

This was awful. It's supposed to be a mystery, but I kept forgetting what Phryne was supposed to investigate. It's all muddled in non stop descriptions of her clothes, sex (without any eroticism) and comments of people admiring her? I'm surprised it has so many books in the series and even made it to the tv. I wonder if the whole book is just an introduction to the character and then the series improves...but let's be honest, I'll never find out⬇️

The graphic novel written by Evie Wyld and illustrated by Joe Sumner was only ok. Evie remembers growing up in Australia where her shark obsession begins. Interspersed with shark attack stories this is really about family and loss but stays too much on the surface to be a moving, heartfelt memoir. I enjoyed Sumner‘s artwork.

I was dreading reading this 4th book in Riley‘s Seven Sisters series because I‘ve never liked CeCe. It turns out — in spite of the ridiculousness of some of the coincidences — that this is my favorite book so far. I came to understand and appreciate CeCe as she learns to understand and appreciate herself. My daughter is out of town, so for the first time, I took Missy for a walk by myself. She did good. 😊 #audiowalk

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

FEELIN‘ THE LOVE
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: LONELY

THE BOOKSHOP OF THE BROKENHEARTED had many feelings going on...heartbreak, tragedy, loving someone even when they weren't lovable, and being hopeful for happiness in it all.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/mrxmcxa8

What are you reading this weekend? #WeekendReads

Thanks to #roll100 I‘ve finally read this book that has been on my shelf for a few years.

It started out very good. Told in 3 timelines, I was captivated by Nell & Cassandra‘s search for the truth and Eliza‘s story in the past. The first couple of nights I had a hard time putting it down to get some sleep. But then part two started to drag. It felt like I was slogging through bits of each timeline waiting for anything exciting to happen. ⬇️