There were a couple spots where continuity seemed off and the plot rushed, but overall this was a charmer. I enjoyed this much more than The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. Was a bit hesitant at first but I enjoyed this one.
#fiction
There were a couple spots where continuity seemed off and the plot rushed, but overall this was a charmer. I enjoyed this much more than The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. Was a bit hesitant at first but I enjoyed this one.
#fiction
A great reminder to get out of our comfort zones and try a new thing. The thing doesn‘t have to be a big thing. Something as simple as trying a new food item, changing your walking route or wearing a color you don‘t usually wear.
#nonfiction
The amount of research that must‘ve gone into this one is impressive. Learned so much about Hattie McDaniel that I hadn‘t known before. Tate did a beautiful job of bringing Hattie to life. Amazing how many stars and future stars she knew during her day. Also didn‘t realize just how many films she‘d actually been in, though I was aware she‘d been on stage before she did film.
I liked the layout and ease of use. There‘s a wide variety of plants listed as well. Picked up some new tips for a couple recent acquisitions I wasn‘t as familiar with which were helpful to know. Good houseplant reference book.
Finished this a while ago and forgot to post. I liked it enough to return my library copy and buy my own. One I know I‘ll reread. Enjoyed the world building as much as the characters and look forward to the sequel.
The narrator change from Deuchler to Pearlman is definitely changing my enjoyment of this series. Might have to switch to reading paper or ebook on this series. Enjoyed Deuchler‘s narration more.
#audiolisten
Enjoy this series. Liked seeing the family together and watching MC interact with her mother. Enjoyed her defense of her sister‘s marital prospects in the face of their mom‘s aspirations for them.
#audiolisten #cozymystery #mystery
This was an audiolisten. Narrator did a good job. The main character could‘ve been unlikeable but listening made this one more humorous than annoying. She wanted to get off planet at any cost and got in way over her head. Made a lot of bad and questionable decisions as a result. Complete by itself, but it could easily be the start of a series.
#spaceopera
It‘s definitely that time of year. 🤧
Switching points of view can be risky, but here it worked. Loved how things concluded.
#fantasy #fantasyfiction #fantasyfan #fantasyreader
Picked this up not knowing much about it. Liked how the tale spun out and you learned more and more about the monster. On a bit of a fantasy reading kick recently and this fit the bill. Really enjoyed it.
#fantasy #fantasyfiction #fantasyfan #fantasyreader
Wasn‘t sure how things would go after the first book, but Ms Broadbent pulled it off. 😊
#fantasy #fantasyfiction #fantasyfan #fantasyreader
Loved it! That ending…saw part of it coming but did not expect it all. Ran to the library for book two the next day. lol
#fantasy #fantasyfiction #fantasyfan #fantasyreader
Enjoyed this look at humanity finding their footing in the intergalactic community. Aliens and humans used a reality show to get their points across. The eripi were a good look at what happened when the trial period wasn‘t properly handled and how status could easily be changed from full citizens to drudges. Nice if you like sci-fi, aliens, space doctors, family drama, and clean romance.
*Didn‘t see this in the Litsy database.
In the beginning it was slow and rambling and I was tempted to quit. But then suddenly I was caught up in the story and the characters and I was swept along until the end. Not sure I could tell you everything that happened but glad I stuck with it.
Gertie and Hedy were enjoyable characters and Bingham Books made a great setting. Hemingway the dog was a bonus. Wonderful to see people pull together and lend a helping hand when it‘s needed most and to watch them develop their own found family.
#fiction #WWIIFiction
You really never know what people are going through. Heartbreaking, maddening, humorous, vulnerable, resilient, and encouraging. It says a lot about the human spirit that she could survive all that and not be completely jaded and bitter. I hope her future is a bright, healthy, and happy one.
#nonfiction #memoir
The snow pea and pecorino salad was a great surprise and the angry grandma pizza crust turned out well. Always enjoy trying recipes from Perelman.
#cookbook
There‘s a section on double layer cakes where you can mix and match batters, fillings, and icings and create your own cake from the different selections. The single layer cakes were also interesting. Tons of decorating tips, gorgeous photos and not your typical flavor combinations. But parts seem inaccessible…how much time does the average person have to make one of these? Great for passionate bakers, maybe not so much for casual bakers. #cookbook
I enjoyed the historical background and research that went into this one. Laura and Sadie both had interesting stories. Having the mystery of the book thefts take place in the library was a clever way to tie the two timelines together.
I debated on watching this, reading the text, or audiolistening. Chose to #audiolisten and the audio made it interesting. Enjoyed how the different viewpoints developed and wove together. It also made me want to try black cake. 😂
#audiolisten
I live 2 miles away from 1 branch, 3.4 miles away from a second branch, and work a block away from the main branch. My address is an EJT though, so I‘m a non resident. To me this change is great news. Can‘t wait til March arrives. Hopefully this is good news to other Littens also.
#austinpubliclibrary
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Juniper Song is problematic in so many ways. It‘s interesting to see her rationalize her decisions as the book progresses and how she manages to make everything about her and the wrongs done to her, all the way to the bitter end. Very cleverly done. Enjoyed it.
I was passing through Springfield, MO and took a little time out to explore this charming bookstore. Nice selection of books and helpful staff made it a worthwhile stop. They also had a fun selection of bookish swag such as socks, earrings, and board games.
Loved it! My only problem with it is that apparently book two comes out in 2024. Sigh.
This book on grief covers everything from losing a family member to losing a job, pet, friendship or sentimental item. It also talks about the physical response our bodies have to grief and provides sample responses to give (or not give) when you or someone close to you is going through a loss. Even how to tell someone you aren‘t ready to talk about your grief at this time. Gentle, compassionate and kind, it‘s one you can revisit as needed.
This was a different way to look at forgiveness. The audio really brought the characters to life. Each character has to deal with forgiveness and moving forward in their own way. No easy decisions here. While parts of it seemed far fetched at first glance it was all woven together into a pattern that helped the characters confront the past and move fully into their futures.
Ghoulish co-owners Max and Lori Booth decided to crack open a ghostly bookshop in Selma, TX after running their own haunted publishing house for about a decade. They carry all types of horror books for all ages, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, crafts, and coloring books. The tagged is one of the books they published.
Their website:
https://ghoulish.rip/
Entertaining #audiolisten full of intrigue and blackmail. I liked how the backstory was slowly unveiled explaining the tensions between the characters and how perception and reality were different for each one. Seeing the caste system and cultural references in action were interesting as well.
Absolutely loved the audiobook. Every Cosby book I listen to seems to be better than the last. Cosby has a gift with making his characters feel like real people. Great characters, plot, and narration made this one awesome.
#authorcrush
Being a triathlete is hard work, but someone‘s gotta do it. 😉😂
Love this series and looking forward to this one.
Beast was the ultimate cinnamon roll hero. He was under a curse and the fae who cursed him was in violation of the QuestingGuild rules. Claire came along and actually saw him for who he was now, not the teen who‘d gotten himself cursed for lacking courage. She decided to get him help and break his curse. Claire had a good backstory also and they gave each other exactly what the other needed. Slow burn, strong friendship, found family love story.
A welcome return to the Imperial Radch universe. Clever and twisty read.
I liked it. A cozy for sure but covered some things I wasn‘t expecting. Poppy‘s health issues made her seem more real and fully fleshed out. While she was a widow it was interesting to learn about the relationship she had with her husband and how it came about. Enjoyed her sleuthing and how she eventually figured things out.
Maybe it was the audio, but Lucy just seemed really, really whiny and she annoyed me. Seemed to have unrealistic expectations regarding the adoption process and made promises to Christopher that she wasn‘t in a position to keep at the time she made them. The whole thing seemed unrealistic. Wasn‘t nuts about Hugo either. Christopher and Jack were okay. Okay, but not a feel-good read for me.
Loved the historical details in this one and how her commitment to her career began to clash with her marriage and her husband‘s aspirations. Really added depth to the story. Looking forward to the next entry in the series.
Dystopian YA where young adults have to survive deadly trials to become warriors. Ikenna has another mission though, and it‘s to find out who killed her grandfather. Liked the audiobook version of this one, though occasionally Ikenna‘s impulsiveness got old. But she‘s grieving and angry and mistrustful of pretty much everyone around her, so her stress outburst also make sense. Definitely reading book two. Curious about how things will turn out.
More memoir than birding, but a good read. Cooper has a very interesting background and I‘m glad to see his book out. He makes birding look approachable and accessible to everyone and with his background makes blerds look pretty cool. Glad to meet him through his words.
#memoir
A friend suggested this and I was skeptical at first, but it ended up being super charming, and super sweet. Viktor and Lucy were absolutely adorable. If you like romance, it‘s worth checking out. Loosely based on Frankenstein, it shows “monsters” in a whole new light. Loved the part where he brought the dogs home. 🥰
Didn‘t know what to expect but it wasn‘t insta-love. Love, love, loved it! Definitely one I‘ll read again.