Vikki’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2021)

Vikki’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

Vikki wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Vikki, I'm picking Bridget Collins for you. Those covers are compelling to me!"

Thanks Jennifer :) Not sure which one of these 2 books to go for yet... but I'll share my decision"

Nothing like waiting until the end of the month! I'm starting The Binding today

370 Monster in the Closet

Halfway there, book 6 finished today - Monster in the Closet
It's been a couple of years since I read my last Karen Rose book, coincidentally also in the Baltimore series. It was nice to return to the series. I warmed to the main character Taylor from early on. The 2 main storylines worked well together. Well written and made me want to keep reading to find out what happened. I'm not planning o leaving it as long before reading the next book that is already waiting on my shelves.

357 Jo to the Rescue
358 Tom Tackles the Chalet School
359 The Chalet School and Rosalie

347: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

"Deacon slid his shades back on."

Monster in the Closet

"I must go down to the Dementors," said Dumbledore.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

"Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy in many ways."
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

And

"Jazzie Jarvis slowed her steps as she struggled up the third of four flights of stairs to their apartment."
Monster in the Closet

Faouzia wrote: "Vikki wrote: "When people ask me what I do - taxi drivers, dental hygienists - I tell them I work in an office.

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine"

I loved that book :)"

It was a gift and I enjoyed it more than I was expecting. A bit different to what I normally read

Lindsey wrote: "The sequel to this book comes out in July - The Retreat . If you've finished The Sanatorium, you can read a preview of the new book h..."

I'm also looking forward to the sequel :)

313 The Bothy

and

Start Date: 03/01/2022
End Date: 03/31/2022

Total Pages Read: 2,834
Bonus Points: 305

Books Read:
1. Pygmalion 120
2. Police 628
3. The Bothy 233
4. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 317
5. Jo to the Rescue 309
6. Tom Tackles the Chalet School 260
7. The Chalet School and Rosalie 96
8. Monster in the Closet 433
9. The Binding 438

+ 10 Police anticipated book from TBR
+ 25 Police big book (628 pages)
+ 10 Police thriller
+ 50 Pygmalion a play
+ 10 Jo to the Rescue blue on cover
+ 30 (3 x 10) Jo to the Rescue Tom Tackles the Chalet School The Chalet School and Rosalie kid/YA books
+ 75 (3 x 25) Jo to the Rescue Tom Tackles the Chalet School The Chalet School and Rosalie written by female author
+ 25 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban female author
+ 10 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban YA book
+ 10 Monster in the Closet thriller
+ 25 Monster in the Closet written by female author
+ 25 Monster in the Closet big series (20+ books)

300 Police

5th book finished - Police by Jo Nesbo
Another great book in the Harry Hole series. A few things in the final chapter make me think those points are going to continue in the next book. I could be wrong...

Welcome to the group Jonnie, it does sound like you're from all over. I'm very boring, lived all my life in the same area of a small country (Northern Ireland).

A few discussion questions I found - there are spoilers so that's why they're hidden.

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1 Why did Elin decide to accept Issac’s invitation to the engagement party despite being estranged?

2 What did you think about the setting—the Sanatorium and the location in the Swiss Alps? How did it help add to the mystery/creepy vibe of the story? Would you ever stay in a Sanatorium hotel?

3 There was a lot of outrage in the town with the decision to turn the Sanatorium into a hotel. What is your opinion on taking places like that and repurposing into vacation destinations?

4 Elin and Isaac share a dark past—their brother Sam tragically died when they were kids. And Elin had suspicions that Isaac was involved. First, let’s talk about how this tragedy ended up influencing Elin’s decision to become a detective.

5 Did you believe that Isaac had murdered Sam and possibly Laure?

6 Elin is on leave from her job as a detective after a case went wrong. But once Laure goes missing, she taps right back into her skills to try and solve the mystery. What did you think of Elin’s detective skills?

7 Who did you initially suspect was behind the murders?

8 It turns out that Sam’s death was an accident, however, Elin witnessed it happen but was too much in shock to help him. How did learning the truth change everything for Elin?

9 We eventually learn that this Sanatorium actually conducted horrific experiments on women. Let’s talk about our thoughts regarding this.

10 What did you think about the reveal that Cecile was behind the murders and her reasoning for doing so?

11 What happens next for Elin, Will and Isaac? Will Elin and Issac now have a better relationship going forward?

12 Who is stalking Elin in the epilogue? Would you read a sequel of this story? (hide spoiler)]

Anna Bennett wrote: "Kurt Vonnegut

Brown, Brené

Emily St. John Mandel"

I feel drawn to Emily St John Mandel.
I haven't read books by any of these authors.

Jennifer wrote: "Vikki, I'm picking Bridget Collins for you. Those covers are compelling to me!"

Thanks Jennifer :) Not sure which one of these 2 books to go for yet... but I'll share my decision