pickI got one more audio in for the year, after figuring I wouldn't finish any more 🙄 but I had to post about this sweet little novel, I really enjoyed it. I loved how the MC's maternal feelings grew throughout the story and how she realized the kids are making her a better person than she was without them, it was really a heart warming story.
pickSoon after Wren and Lewis get married, Lewis is diagnosed with a mutation. He is turning into a great white shark. Despite the bizarre premise, this is a Serious Book. Despite the transformation to animal, this book is very human as it plumbs the depths of Lewis and Wren‘s hearts. Beautifully and poetically written, Shark Heart captures the human experience - full of joy and grief and fear and, ultimately, hope. #BookSpin
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Novels in verse aren‘t my norm, but I read this for #RiseUpReads and ended up loving it.
pickI‘m not really into magical realism, but this one worked for me. Multiple POV, in the Dust Bowl, that connect via memories. I liked the premise, and it reminded me of the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Interesting characters, and my only complaint is that it dragged in the middle a bit. Overall, good read!
pickI had no idea what this book was going to be about. It‘s a fairy tale retelling of a bear story. This was based on a fairytale and the most unbelievable part about this story is the dog from her childhood was still alive 16 years later. 🤪
pickI really liked this book. An actress decides to go to Ireland where she lives and alternate version of her life. It‘s a way to deal with the trauma and grief that she never dealt with. I was going to be so mad but the book had a pretty good ending.
so-soA visually impressive book which was a low pick for me. The author tries to hype the characters but they fall short. I really wanted to like this book.
The cover is a work of art! 🥹
I came down with the flu yesterday & am not feeling great, so all the family has been sent off to my son-in-law's family for Xmas lunch. I'll be curling up in bed with a cup of Earl Grey & broken homemade mince pies. The paracetamol has kicked in, I got a good haul of books from Santa, & for the 1st time in ages, there's a sprinkling of snow outside to look at, so I'm starting to feel less sorry for myself.
Merry Christmas to all that celebrate it
Thank you so much @tdrosebud for this book. I now have the whole series. And if you can believe it, I had never had Dove until recently because I thought they only did dark chocolate. I was missing out. It is delicious! I love everything in this #Jolabokaflodswap package. And I had to show the wrapping paper. It was so pretty I almost didn‘t want to rip it open. Happy Holidays.
