Despite there being some major facepalm moments that this reader found seriously frustrating, Someone in the Attic was a spooky fun read. I enjoyed the truly terrifying premise, and am excited to have added another author to my list of those to watch for. #audiobook

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I wanted to like this book more than I did. The narrator for the #audiobook had an incredibly soothing and easy to listen to voice. The firsthand accounts of the loss, devastation, resiliency, and strength were powerful. The book just felt too drawn out. If the author had condensed things a bit, which I fully believe he could have done without sacrificing the integrity of his work, then I think this would have easily been a 4-4.5 star read.

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This twisted page turner has left me wishing the author had other titles out there for me to voraciously consume. What a well written, crazy story! #audiobook

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This was a short #audiobook that told a poignant yet inspiring story. Not my favorite book ever, but it was better than expected. A good reminder to live in the moment and to be present. (I will never completely stop taking pictures and trying to make physical memories either though because when life goes awry those are sometimes all you have left besides the memories.)

I chose this as my most recent #audiobook after really enjoying another book by the same author. Sadly, I quickly realized this wasn't going to hit the same way as its predecessor, and I even stopped reading multiple times thinking I'd just DNF it. But then I'd tell myself I should give it more time. So I did, and while I hated every single character, I didn't end up hating the book itself. Truth be told, the storyline was reasonably decent. ⭐⭐⭐

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Picked this #audiobook for two reasons- it was available to borrow immediately and the cover was eye-catching. Was a great decision too because this fast paced story pulled me in from the start and kept me invested til the last word was read.

Inspired by people and events of history, The Sunflower House was not in and of itself a piece of non-fiction. Despite reading as such, it was infact just a really good novel. I highly recommend the #audiobook.

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I picked this #audiobook based solely on the title. Unfortunately, I never really connected to the story. It didn't help matters that it was so short. Meaning, by the time I started feeling like I was a tiny bit invested in the characters it was already time to say goodbye to them.

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#audiobook #queerfiction

#betareader #arc #advancedreadercopy @Beiler

#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern

Demon Copperhead was my first completed read of 2025, and would most definitely recommend it. The #audiobook, in particular, was really good.

My friend and I decided to do a book exchange where we both select and wrap twelve books for the other. Then each month we get to open and read our predetermined blind date book. 😁

This was the one she gave me for January. I've read Picoult before, but it's been many years. Seems this particular title has had some very mixed reviews, so here's hoping I end up falling in with those on the positive side. 😊🤞

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Can NOT recommend this book highly enough! (Even the acknowledgement section at the end made me cry. This book was just THAT good.)

I requested this #audiobook from the library based on the title and cover alone, but quickly began feeling like it was going to be my first DNF title of the year. I didn't love the male narrator and I went back and forth for a while on whether to continue with the book or not. The story turned out to be mildly cute; however, I would not necessarily recommend it. ⭐⭐⭐

This was a fun little #audiobook mystery. Never felt incredibly invested in any of the characters, but I thought the story was kind of clever.

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Wow; again, I relate.

This got me in the feels because my name is not Aisha and it doesn't mean "she who lives", but the rest sums me up to a tee since I lost my Jon 18 months and 2 weeks ago. ???

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Didn't have any idea what to expect with this book, but am glad I finally picked it up. I opted for the #audiobook which I think helped when the storyline got a little slow in a couple of places. Otherwise I might have been inclined to set it down in lieu of something more fast paced or action packed. Which, to be honest, would have been a loss on my part because this was a really good story. It's long, but definitely worth sticking with.

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The premise of this #audiobook caught my attention, bringing it onto my radar. However, the story itself bordered on boring for me. I did enjoy the twist and found myself more engaged in the later portion, but overall this was just a bit meh for me.

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This wasn't my favorite book by this Feeney, yet it drew me in and kept me guessing. Infact, I've finished it and I'm still trying to work some things out. Truly though, the unreliable narrator made for a lot of unanswered questions, which is, I believe, exactly what the author wanted. So, in that regard, bravo and, actually, all the stars! #audiobook

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Here's an example of a book that gets lots of hype and seems to be very much at the top of the recommendation lists, but was just meh for me. I found the parallels between Atwood's distopian future and our current times rather terrifying in many ways; however, as far as the storyline goes I guess I was expecting more. Not sure what that would be exactly, just that as a whole it fell a little flat. Still glad I read it though. #audiobook

3.5-4 ⭐ This was a fun little #arc read from #NetGalley that will be releasing in May 2025. If you or someone you know is a dog lover, and an art lover, be sure to check it out! 🐕📖

Loved this book and the idea of the two parallel realities. Having lost the love of my life, my better half, my soul mate last year the final line of this book left me bawling at my desk at work. So so good. All the stars for this author, this book, and this #audiobook narrator!

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"Sometimes I think my mom's anecdotes should come with Cliff notes because they're quite good once someone explains them to you." ???

Loved it! Action, adventure, magic, and heart - this book had all of these in spades. And the narrator for this #audiobook has quickly become a favorite of mine. Highly recommended!

4.5 ⭐

Fun book that kept me guessing for awhile, and then still had some good surprises to drop in my lap. #audiobook

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Rereading this Christmas favorite. I love how you can read a single chapter each day for the month of December and still be finished on Christmas Eve. I was thinking I'd read all three books again this month, but since I decided to read it this way this time around I won't get to the other two books before Christmas. Maybe after Christmas I'll read them, or perhaps I'll just reread them next December. Only time will tell I guess. 😆

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This quick read is a fictionalized story based on Hoffman's research and knowledge of the Holocaust. Specifically what life may have been like for Anne and her family as they fought to live a "normal" life during the Nazi occupation before they went into hiding. A very well written, beautiful, and heartbreaking novel. #audiobook

Hendrix does it again! Weird story, but very good #audiobook.

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Rereading this series so I can read the most recent issues that came out. Still one of my favorite graphic novel series!

💙 this!

My Goodwill finds from this evening. $5 for the pair. 📚 💚

If you liked Brynne Weaver's Butcher & Blackbird and Lark & Leather then you will most likely enjoy this book with its mile long list of trigger warnings at the start. Humour, heart, kink! It's got all of these and more in spades. Can't wait for the next book!

Sidebar: The voice actors/narrators for this #audiobook were perfect.

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A friend recommended this #audiobook to me and I'm so happy she did because it was fantastic. Great characters with a sweet story to tell.

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I'd say this #audiobook was between a 3.5 and 4 stars read for me. I enjoyed the story, but found myself easily distracted with life around me. This doesn't usually happen to me unless I'm not fully invested which, I guess, means that it wasn't. I think some of the explanation of how and why things were happening the way they did felt a little convoluted. Still a decent book though that I'm glad I read. #audiobook

This was a really good book. It was heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time.

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I have been reading this one off and on for months. I managed not to lose it when I moved, and yet somehow since then I've managed to misplace it. 🤦‍♀️ I would love to finish it if I could just figure out where I last set it down. 🤣

A short and sweet #audiobook worth checking out.

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#kindlereads

I think it's really cool that Michael Crichton started this book before his death and that James Patterson was able to come in afterwards to pick up and complete the story. Was it my favorite book? No, it wasn't. But I enjoyed the #audiobook reading experience all the same.

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I almost always find McFadden's books to be well developed with a complete out of left field twist at the end. This time around I came away somewhat disappointed. The story stressed me out something fierce, which isn't neceoa bad thing, but I want it to all come together in the end. And with this #audiobook, I didn't even like the ending. Some of the twist I was down for; however, the actual ending itself seemed contrived and irritating. 3.5 ⭐

Fiction mimicing real life! I loved this fictionalized version of Kinsella's own personal story about her life and experience dealing with a cancer diagnosis and recovery. A moving look behind the curtain, so to speak. #audiobook

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I went back and forth on my opinion if this book. There were times I was quite enjoying it, and then other times that felt just meh to me. Overall I guess I'd give 3.5 stars because it was a decent story. I didn't care for the narration on this #audiobook though. I found some of the accents and voices to be irritating/annoying. It's possible I'd have ranked the book higher had I read it in print instead.

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Cute read! #audiobook

Anyone else get a kick out of crazy descriptors? A couple that stood out to me from recent reads are below.

"Skin the color of old mushrooms" and "hair the color of raw meat".

These were from different books and different authors, but both made me sit up and go "huh?!" ? I mean, they're very specific ways to get your mental image across, but they're so weird! ?

This was my first experience reading this author, and I can't say enough how much I enjoyed it! I loved the characters and the story. It was cute, clean, and fun. Highly recommend the #audiobook too as the narrator did a great job.

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Alix E Harrow is a new to me author who lured me in with their cover and kept me in with their writing. It wasn't the best thing I ever read, but I liked it well enough. The modern day gothic vibe added to the book's appeal though I'm only giving this 3 out of 5 stars because it was still rather lackluster.

Sidebar,The narrator for the #audiobook gets my thumbs up.