pickThis was a great book to introduce some of the history of Key West through a series of profiles. It helped to explain the somewhat complex vibe of the area which has both progressive LGTBQ and conservative Florida vibes and elements. I particularly enjoyed reading about how the island became the Conch Republic, how the town had the first openly gay mayor in the US, and how the gay community struggled to gain a foothold and grow in Key West.
pickThis was a very short read that gave some interesting ideas for activities and things to do in Key West. My only complaint is that it should be revised and updated as some of the recommended businesses haven‘t been around for several years (unfortunately I won‘t be doing any “scorpion shots” on his trip 🦂😕).
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pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved being back in Raine‘s world in this second Redwinter book!
There are some familiar story techniques, but McDonald also manages to make it all unique at the same time. I think Raine is a great main character who seems realistic while dealing with extreme situations.
Samara MacLaren is one of my favorite audio narrators, so I recommend listening to this one.
Cannot wait for the next installment!
so-soQuick read, but something was missing for me with this one. #doublespin for May @TheAromaofBooks
From Amor Towles and up, some options for my May #bookspin and #doublespin --- a #BOTM backlist pick (#ds), and a thrifted book (#bs), in this case relating to my current reading mood of 80s/90s private eye/neo-noir novels, Ed McBain is close enough. I'm 97% through Manhunt: The 12-Day Search For Abraham Lincoln's Killer, so naturally a novel about John Wilkes Booth family history would fit as follow up, right? I just started Amor Towles' latest.
My May Challenges & Buddy Reads.
#Roll100 #SeasonalCozies #BookSpin #DoubleSpin #readyourebooks #TBRtarot #ReadOrDonate #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD #childrensclassicread2024 #NoPlaceLikeHolmes #NancyDrewBR #LittensLoveRomance
Not pictured: #BobWhiteBuddies (I‘ll add it)
Cuilin, TheBookHippie, Librarybelle, StayCurious, CBee, dabbe, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, julieclair
pickFinished this over breakfast at my favorite cafe. I love this story and really never knowing what‘s going to happen next. The final pages were such a flurry of action too! Now the wait for the next volume begins…. #bookspinbingo #doublespin
pickI‘m still salty about the Death card, but this was a decent mystery novel with a supernatural twist. I thought it would be lighter, but it is just this side of serious to be a Hallmark Mystery Cozy. Still, it‘s a nice change from gory, high-stakes thrillers, and I really liked the characters. It also sets up nicely for a series or at least a sequel.
Up next…something a little lighter! It‘s my April #doublespin (a little late) and it‘s an #unreadbookshelf read!
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pickI wasn‘t sure if I was going to like this one because I didn‘t really enjoy the last couple of Emily Henry books. But I really loved this one! I loved Miles and Daphne. I loved all the exploring of Michigan too! I don‘t know if all the places are real, but I wished they were!
This was my #doublespin for May
