Jane Harper does it again. Great mystery and atmosphere that kept me guessing until the end.
Jane Harper does it again. Great mystery and atmosphere that kept me guessing until the end.
Although a bit grisly for my taste, the characters were great and the book was fast moving. Entertaining weekend read.
1. My plans for this week - work, travel to a work conference, continue to try and kick a virus that's had its hold on me for a week now.
2. I'm on the east coast of Canada and we are above 0 degrees Celsius- it's very exciting!
3. The view from the window at my workplace.
Fun game @Cupcake12 and @wanderinglynn !
Wanna play @DebbieGrillo , @KateReadsYA ?
Although fiction, the tone of this book is more dour than other park ranger/warden books I have read. I'm not sure I would have finished it if I wasn't listening to it on audio. The main character was not compelling and I didn't feel attached to his story. There is also extreme violence against dogs at 3 parts in this book that I did not expect and totally hated. I don't think I will continue with this series.
Although I would not have guessed that this book is considered adult fantasy (it has a very YA feel), it was a great read. The story and its characters captured me from the first page. It felt as if I was reading something different rather than the typical tropes that are popular. I'm glad the second book has also been published.
The gastro bug has hit my house. Kiddo was up all night, hubby sick all day and now my tummy is turning. Not an exciting weekend. My sweet dog hasn't left my kiddos side.
Thank you for the tag @dabbe!
I am excited.to read The Berry Pickers this month. I do not have any books on pre order.
Wanna play @DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo
Great prompt @TheSpineView
1. LOTR series
2. Little House on The Prarie series
3. Handmaids Tale (novel & graphic novel).
@dabbe . #tlt.
What about you @DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo , @TheLudicReader
Anyone doing the Jimmy Fallon book club? There are 16 books (could not fit them all in my screen shot) that they are going to whittle to 8, then 2. The winner will be Fallon's official book club read this spring. If you have already read any of these, voting is open!
Came across this paragraph about insecurities and bullying in Rachael Harrison's Cackle. As someone whose name rhymes with both "smelly" and "jelly" (and I've never been petite), I totally get this!
Great book! A wounded police officer and a combat vet dog. Both wounded, haunted by the past, and still wanting to work. Interesting crime/mystery, great character development and I loved how Maggie the dog was portrayed.
Excellent! Three novellas, each has fantastic characters, interesting storyline, and 5 star steam!
Listened to this one on audio, and I feel that helped - multi cast recording. I feel this is an example of a fictional book trying so hard to make a point/deliver a message (about societies obsession with true crime) that the story was lost. I was not invested in the missing person and was left with "meh" at the end.
1. Rabid - Bill Wasik
2. Cabin Fever - Michael Smith
3. How to Be A Good Creature - Sy Montgomery
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@DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo, @AmyG - wanna play?
Best graphic novel I have read in ages!!! A YA love story at its core, but its so much more. It tackles the decisions we make as parents, which we think are in our childrens best interests, butsometimes they are not. It also showcases Korean culture and lion dancing. This story has an amazing cast of characters (some of whom made me laugh out loud). The illustrations are beautiful.
Kelley Armstrong does it again. Could not put this book down. Book 2 in the Haven's Rock series.
I'm so glad I took a leap and decided to try book 2 in this series after a "meh" for book 1. This book had less YA angst, a great mystery, and was fast-paced. I look forward to checking out book 3.
A cozy mystery with an excellent cast of characters. Reminded me a lot of Janet Evanovich. I look forward to more books in this series.
I am hooked on this series! Interesting mysteries, wildlife and the characters are well developed. Main character Mike Bowditch grows and matures more in each book. I look forward to what he gets involved with next.
Hmm, I cannot figure out how to fit my whole picture. I read 9 books in January. The 3 not pictured are the next 2 in the Paul Doiron Mike Bowditch Game Warden series and the tagged book. Only one 5 star - The Many Lives of Mama Love. All others were solid 4 stars.
This book was much darker than I anticipated. That being said, I couldn't tear myself away, I wanted to know what happened. I listened to this one on audio and loved the narration. The narrator has a thick Scottish accent and it really sets the tone. Trigger warnings for non-consensual sex.
Number 2 in the Mike Bowditch Game Warden series. Although he is self-destructive, I am enjoying reading about his adventures and the mysteries are good. I look forward to reading the next book.
Action- packed mystery involving a young game warden and his estranged father. I look forward to more books in this series.
Great book. Interesting characters and fast-paced mystery. I'll be reading more in thus series!
I went into this book with zero expectations as I didn't really know what it was about. What an excellent story! Such great writing. Full of real insight into how we think about ourselves but presented in a way that reads like a story - not self help. Highly recommend.
First book I have read in this series, and I would happily read another. The main character, Joe, is a forest ranger trying to solve a missing person's case in a small town. The story was fast paced and the characters were interesting. First book of 2024!
This is a different type of book related challenge for 2024! To get all 20 - follow @gratefulforgrace on Instagram (this is not me but a book related account that I follow)
Teenage angst aside, this was a real page turner! I enjoyed the concept of teens having natural abilities (like spotting patterns) to.aid the FBI in solving cold cases.
Fascinating and frustrating. This non-fiction story does not wrap up neatly. That being said, the story is very interesting and informative. I was engaged until the very end. Recommend for those who enjoy nature/mysteries/ nonfiction.
@TheLudicReader - thank you for my amazing swap package ♡♡ It was so thoughtful of you to send along something for Josie - she was very excited to get something with her name to open. I hope that you have an amazing Christmas dear friend ♡
@MaleficentBookDragon
Although it takes place over Christmas, this is not a Christmas themed book. The story took an interesting turn about 3/4 of the way through. A real page turner!
@ReadingRachael - your #Jolabokaflod package is on its way via Amazon. If you get an unexpected package - it's from me :) @MaleficentBookDragon
@Librarybelle - thank you for the beautiful Christmas card!! It's my first one of the season. I LOVE Christmas cards ♡.
Oldie but a goody. Needed an easy but interesting read, and this fit the bill perfectly.
What a great book! Fiction about a complicated family and their search and rescue dogs. I normally am not a fan of open endings but it was perfect in this book!
1. Fresh cut trees (especially evergreen and cedar)
2. ☕️ ☕️ Coffee
3. "Clean house"
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#smilesonlitsy , @dabbe - not a pic I'd usually share but this one's for you! I was at a Christmas card making class and we got candy canes + chocolate as welcome presents. The instructor asked me to pose for a pic - I chose to ham it up.
@StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego - Thank you for my awesome #hauntedhallowswap package! I've been wanting to read this book! The light up ghost, socks, napkins and bookmark are adorable!! Hubby and kiddo were very excited for the candy ♡♡♡
@TheLudicReader - I am SO fortunate to have you as a friend. Thank you for my Birthday package. The paper was so pretty! I LOVE the bookmark and cannot WAIT to dive into the books!!
Saturday vibes.
#bbgiveaway , @BarbaraBB - congratulations! My most anticipated book is Iron Flame. @DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo - what about you?
@LeahBergen - Thank you for the awesome swap package!! I will be starting this book today while I enjoy my new coffee and much needed eye patches. The owl mug is AMAZING!!! You are so thoughtful ♡♡♡#FFFS 2023, Thank you for hosting @Chrissyreadit .
K.A. is an auto-buy author for me. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. It is her first foray into adult horror. The creep factor was there, and it was certainly gory. However, I expected more from the ending.
Although the book dragged in a couple of places it had the perfect "creepy/spooky" fall vibes I was looking for.
@Deblovestoread - thank you for the AMAZING #FBTBS package!! I can't wait to read The Shadow and Bone Trilogy and the Oregon bookmark is an awesome new one for my collection! The entire package was so thoughtful and made my day! The post it notes are already in my work bag for tomorrow! @Bookgoil
I was hesitant to read this one as it's everywhere with a lot of hype. Oh boy is it worth the hype! I could not put it down! Fantastic cast of characters and a great storyline. Love!