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The beginning intrigued me, the middle rather bored me, and the last third did both.

Interesting story, but not necessarily enough that I would recommend it.

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This book gave me such immense anxiety, but wow! An intense and horrifying story that is guaranteed to keep you glued to the pages.

Edited to add: Loved the narrator on this #audiobook.

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I picked this book up on a whim last time I was at the library. Thought the cover was eye catching and the blurb, in turn, sounded cute. Never had read or heard of the author before, but decided to give her a go. So glad I went with first impressions because this book was amazing! With the exception of a quick pause to run to Starbucks with the youngest for a weekend treat, this was a read it one go book. So good I could hardly put it down.

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Such a quick, easy read. It will make you laugh, smile, & maybe even cry. Full of feel good vibes & heart. Like relatable characters who come complete with messy stories, making them all the more relatable? You'll love Kinsella's writing. Love quirky characters who leave you waiting for the other shoe to drop? You'll enjoy Kinsella's writing. Just need an escape from your own day to day drama? You'll find it in Kinsella's writing.

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Getting up early and spending a few hours hitting up garage sales was how my Jon and I spent our Saturday mornings. We never spent a ton, but we always had a blast and found some good deals. I haven't gone since he died last Summer, but this morning our oldest asked me to go with her. So I did, and it was incredibly bittersweet but fun. I kept seeing things and saying, "Oh, Jon would have loved that!" Which incl the top 2 books in this #bookhaul.

Listening to this installment as an #audiobook was weird at first because I read books 1 & 2 in print. And it took some getting used to listening to the characters being voiced by the narrators. That said, I appreciated the flow of this book more than book 2, and felt the author made up for the awfully abrupt ending of it. I actually quite liked how all the storylines came together this go round and how the author wrapped them up nicely.

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My SIL loves Backman, but this was my first time reading him. I opted for the #audiobook and quickly came to understand why she's a fan. I found the back and forth perspective a bit confusing; however, the interaction between characters made it very easy to slip inside the story and become one with them. Brilliant!

I would have liked it no matter the format, yet I can't help but feel the narrator added something extra special to the experience.

Bahahahahahahahahahahaha 😂🤣😅😆

Also... Ewwwwwwww! 🥤🤢 😝

4.5 ⭐

Still fresh in the throws of grief, I wasn't certain if I'd be able to get through this. (I didn't know what it was about prior to the trigger warning at the beginning.) Decided I was going to try it anyway, and I'm so glad I did. It broke my heart several times and put me back in that initial loss mindset. I cried. I cried like a fool actually. At my desk. At work. But it was such a good story and so well written. A truly beautiful tale.

Sitting down to start the tagged book when I notice this page.

Say what?!?! How have I missed ALLLLLLLL of these ones?!?! 😮🤔😵‍💫 Apparently I have much catching up to do. 😄👍📚

I haven't read Koontz in several years, though he's been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. Pulled this one from the stacks at the library recently, and dove in head first without any idea what it would be about. It was bizarre, but it was really good too. To that point, I'm not sure I've ever really read anything by him that wasn't.

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Edited to add: The banter between Aleem and Kuba was amazing!!!

How awful! 😐🫣😱

Safe to assume none of my fellow Litsy family would do such a vile thing. 😝

Thought the plot was pretty solid until the big reveal. However, by that point, the main character's dramatics and reasoning felt downright stupid. Without allowing that aspect to negatively color my opinion of the book, I thought it was a fun and fast paced debut. And, despite the leading lady's crazy fueled drama, I liked the direction the story took from there on out.

3.5 stars

I'd definitely read this author again.

"It can be hard to tell where Mum's personality starts and her grief ends."

Moment of self reflection here, but damn I felt that.

"It was enlightening to see that you were a proponent of manscaping when you were alive. I'd hate to think you'd neglect it only to spend your time here with a topiary garden in your pants." - Nelson

????Nelson ragging on Wallace does not get old. This guy is by far one of my favorite characters ever.????

3.5 ⭐

The Vaster Wilds is a well written, fictional, account of a young girl's escape into the wild unknown. A lonely and rather depressing tale throughout which the girl attempts to put distance between herself and her past, both physically and emotionally. Displaying a wealth of courage and headstrong strength, the girl makes her way across waters and lands trying to find a place of solace and comfort - a place of safety and belonging. ⤵️

"May you drown in a malmsey butt, welsh hag, the girl said." ?

There's one I haven't heard before. ?

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I found nearly every character annoying and their behaviors idiotic. I found them obtuse and bordering on insipid. Truth be told, I was constantly bi!tching at them. 😆 And yet, somehow, I enjoyed the book overall and the story development. 😝

#audioread

🤣🤣🤣Oh my god, Nelson [chapter 4] is frigging HILARIOUS! #currentlyreading #audiobook

My second #audiobook by this author and narrator combo, and again a wonderful one indeed! The storytelling is beautifully crafted so as to draw you in and make you, the reader, think you're figuring things out early on when in fact the author has taken a far more diverting and unforeseen direction. Several "oooh, I didn't see THAT coming" moments in this book that are bound to keep you guessing. Incredibly entertaining!

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Yes, I've met Audrey Niffenegger and Nicholas Sparks both at their book signings. Same with The Pioneer Woman, though she's not really in the same category of author. I have pictures somewhere, but they're not on my phone so can't share. #SUNDAYFUNDAY @BookmarkTavern

No idea what I just read. No idea how to really review it. Might be worthy of 1 star or 2, maybe 5. I'm going with 1. Very weird, and not my cup of tea.

This book has been on my TBR list since I first heard about it shortly after publication, yet for some reason I only just read it. Took me long enough, but once I had my hands on a copy I couldn't put it down. Hilarious and Terrifying! What a brilliant idea Hendrix had when he brainstormed this horrifying novel of craziness. I loved all the blatant nods to Ikea and how there were illustrations, product fliers, and ads throughout the book. ⤵️

Falling somewhere between a so-so and a pick for me, this #audiobook had a couple of decent narrators. The guy who read for Myles sounded so familiar and/or reminded me of someone, but I haven't a clue who. I think it's going to bug me for a bit. 😝

So good! Kept me guessing and second guessing. Will for sure read more by this author. #audioread #audiobook

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Today's #libraryhaul. 😁📚

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Don't walk- run to your nearest bookstore or library, and get your hands on a copy of this book! While you're at it, grab some wine and tissues cause you're gonna need them. Because, wow! Just wow. Such a wonderful, incredible, amazing story this was.

Plus, fantastic narration on this #audiobook. 💗👍

I enjoyed this one though I had the first big surprise figured out well before it was revealed. The rest of them that followed snuck up on me however! A good story with nods to age old classics like Christie, and certainly worth the time. Not my favorite read, but an all around fun whodunnit/whydunnit.

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I had zero interest in reading this series, despite all the hype. Now, based solely on this mid rating review I feel like I simply MUST read it. 🤣🤣🤣

Went in blind on this one, knowing nothing about it other than I'd seen it recommended by a total stranger online. Three cheers for recs from randos because this book was quite good! Lots of mystery and raw tension that worked itself out in the end.

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Also, for the record, this was great on audio. Will be looking to see other titles this woman has narrated. 👍

I'm unable to quite describe my feelings about this book. It was weirdly beautiful; however, it was equally just plain weird. Plus I found both of the main characters, Benny & Annabelle, incredibly infuriating & annoying. The Bottleman was my favorite character by far, so full of colorful personality & wisdom. ... ⤵️

My neighbor's doormat and my #currentread. I couldn't pass up this photo op. 😃

I didn't love this and I didn't hate it. You could say it fell solidly in the middle somewhere. I didn't really connect with the characters, but I thought the concept of the story was intriguing. However, the ending, while acceptable, seemed lacking.

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#WonderousWednesday @Eggs I'm a day late... 😝

📖 Hardback
📖 Fiction
📖 Eh...
📖 Recent release
📖 Coffee
📖 Physical
📖 Print

That said, I am an equal opportunity reader who will gladly read paperback or a hardback or even an ebook. And I love listening to audiobooks when I can't read a printed book (ie at work, when driving, etc). I love coffee and tea both, but default to coffee. 📚🎧📱☕🍵🧋🫖☺️

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This book gets all the stars!!! I absolutely loved Tova and Marcellus! ❤️ Truly, a wondrous story that is unlike anything else I've read. 😁

Side note: The narrator had a great voice which made listening to this #audiobook very pleasant.

Only just starting this, but that prologue! Eerie! 😱🏚️🌲

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#NetgalleyReads #Netgalley #Arc #AdvancedReadersCopy

Thought I had this one partially figured out really early on, but it seems I got ahead of myself. Way ahead of myself. 😆 Truly, I started to think this was going to be just a meh read and not as good as her others, yet I'm here to say I was wrong. So wrong. 😝

Wanted to read this, but I'm gonna have to hold out for a print copy. An hour in and I can't stand either narrator. 😬

I took a gamble when I picked up this audiobook on Libby. Having read the synopsis I felt inclined to give it a shot, but also had a moment 's hesitation because I wasn't certain it would really be for me. 17 hours 10 minutes and 50 seconds in listening time later I am happy to report this was a solid pick! Such an incredibly well written and entertaining story.

Shhh... Small secret, it even made me cry. LoL

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"The vexing thing about time is... it's never enough."

Today's #libraryhaul 📚😁

Talking about a cat that was disturbed while sleeping in a chair... "He does his best impression of an inconvenienced bread loaf." ??

That was a crazy thriller! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had thought this might be a very interesting read, but as it took me this long to get through it I think it's safe to say that it wasn't. Not for me anyways. I found the first 2/3 of the book mildly diverting, but when the subject matter changed from the experiments to Muzafer's background things started to get incredibly slow going for this girl. ⭐⭐⭐

"We are the cartographers of our own destiny."

What a beautifully unusual way to put something I've heard many times into completely new words. ?

Oooh the twists and turns with this one were excellent! No idea why it got such mixed reviews as I really liked it. The narration was top notch too! This is my second Alice Feeney read, and I'm thinking she's quickly becoming a favorite of mine. 😊

Another audiobook in the books!

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