Michelle’s Comments (group member since Dec 08, 2021)

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

Lea wrote: "Michelle wrote: "My husband hates listening to books on road trips because he says he never gets to hear the ending. That why I'm not telling that I finished this one up before it had to go back to..."

I have tried rechecking the book for subsequent trips but he usually claims to have forgotten everything. Then we start over and never get any further than we were. He also refuses to listen at hyperspeed so there is never any progress. This time my little grandson rode with us for a while and we listened to Harry Potter. I think my husband enjoyed that more than anything so maybe we will just always listen to Harry on rode trips.

Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#77 Foe by Iain Reid Foe I was really looking forward to reading this book and I'm sorry to say it was a huge disappointment. Too much introspectio..."

Yes! SciFi used to be for fun and escape not psycho analysis. Checking Roadside Picnic off all my lists by the way.

Alissa wrote: "I have hit Book #100!! Woot woot!

If you have time to hurry up and add one last summer book this year, run/don't walk and try and grab Every Summer After by [author:Carley Fortune|..."

Congrats on 100 books Alissa! So glad that it was a 5 star.

Lea wrote: "Your lunch location during your vacation looks amazing and I love that you are listening to the rest of the book without hubby...I definitely do that sometimes too! I hate having partially finished..."

My husband hates listening to books on road trips because he says he never gets to hear the ending. That why I'm not telling that I finished this one up before it had to go back to the library. My lunch location was amazing but one of the reasons I originally took the picture was for my flip flops. We were getting ready to go on a beach vacation and I couldn't find my flip flops. I went to our WalMart to pick up a quick pair and discovered that I was too late in the season. This was literally the last pair of flip flops that WalMart had in my size. Palm trees, flamingoes, neon pink and glitter. Not my usual style for sure but you know what when I left them at the beach access (repeatedly) no one ever mistook my flip flops for theirs. They were always waiting for me when I got back. Anyway beautiful scenery, ugly flip flops and a great book. My idea of a relaxing lunch.

Thanks Kristine!

I think you would enjoy both of those Lillie. The Lifeguards was fast paced suspense and despite the title The Dead Romantics was very life affirming.

Checking off Texas with The Lifeguards byAmanda Eyre Ward. A suburban mystery/thriller that take place in the Austin greenbelt.

22 books so far. Should be able to check off a few more soon.

#78 The Lifeguards I loved this little mystery thriller about three moms who will go to any lengths to protect their sons. Audiobook. 3 stars. Mystery/Thriller.

#79 The Dead Romantics A light romantic comedy was just what I needed and I enjoyed this one so much. A ghost writer who also sees ghosts has to help her hot new editor move on after he is hit by a car. This was funny and romantic but it was also a book about love of life which was refreshing. Audiobook. 4 stars. Romantic Comedy.

#80 These Silent Woods A father and daughter hide from the past by living off the grid until civilization finds them and forces them to make tough choices. This was a little bit of a slow starter for me but the ending was excellent. Audiobook. 3 stars. Contemporary Fiction.

80 books/9039 pages

Currently I have a lot of books unfinished and checked out at the library. Here are the ones I can actually call myself reading.

Cloud Cuckoo Land Hardback. I was progressing but I put this one on hold when I went on vacation. The massive number of characters required too much attention and it is a brick!
Die Trying Paperback. I've been reading this one instead and loving it. You Joe Ledger fans should check out Reacher. He's just as tough but, sadly, no zombies.
Raft of Stars Audiobook. My husband and I tried to listen to this on the road trip but didn't make much progress. I am now into it and will say it is finally getting good. Don't tell my husband I am listening to it without him.
Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age ebook. Still plugging away at this one.

I've been on vacation and not reading much but I did manage to have lunch every day like this.

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Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "#77 Foe by Iain Reid Foe I was really looking forward to reading this book and I'm sorry to say it was a huge disappointment. Too much introspection and not enough science fiction...."

Maybe it was just me Alondra. I mean it was creepy sort of but it was mostly just inside the guy's head worrying about what was going on. I thought he would eventually do something but no. It wasn't all that suspenseful either. I mean you have it all figured out in the first part of the book. I think I was expecting scifi or horror and this was actually speculative fiction which I also enjoy but not this time. Too much discourse on memories and marriage and not enough story. IMO. :)

Maybe it was just the premise I didn't buy into. I mean you are going to send my husband to space for a couple of years and you want to send me a replacement? No thanks. I mean, I love him, I will miss him, but a couple of years with no meals to cook and lots of reading time. It's not anything to go producing a clone about. Maybe we could text each other or something.

I'm going to have to get serious about that one Ioana.

#73 The Atlas Six Six magical young people mysteriously chosen by a secret society vie to earn one of five places in the society. This was a well done audio production but the story itself was something of a disappointment. Mean-spirited and written with long sections looking back at the past which became very confusing and boring. I was glad when it was over. Audiobook. 3 stars. Fantasy.

#74 The People We Keep I loved the main character and really all the characters in this book. I also loved most of the story. I did not love the underage romance in the first part of the book. Frankly, it made my skin crawl. I think if the story could have started after the main character came of age, I might have enjoyed the book more. Audiobook. 3 stars. Contemporary Fiction.

#75 The It Girl An Agatha Christie-like closed door mystery with a less than beloved victim. I enjoyed this one but I think Ruth Ware's formula is wearing thin for me a little bit. I did enjoy this one more than the last 2 or 3 of hers that I have read. Audiobook. 3 stars. Mystery.

#76 The Reading List I re-read this after recommending it for my RL book club. I enjoyed it just as much the second time around. I hope my book group does too. They can be picky but how can you miss with a book about books. ebook. 5 stars. Contemporary Lit.

#77 Foe I was really looking forward to reading this book and I'm sorry to say it was a huge disappointment. Too much introspection and not enough science fiction. Too bad. Audiobook. 2 stars. SciFi/Fantasy.

77 books/9026 pages

Current:
The Lifeguards Started today and loving it. Audiobook.
Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age Wisdom and anecdotes. ebook.
Cloud Cuckoo Land Still not much progress. Hardback.

Alissa wrote: "〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "

Yes I think so! There are 4 right now and a holiday read is coming in October I believe

A Very Merry Bromance"


Can't wait!

Alissa wrote: "Book #89: Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams



4 STARS

If you haven't started the [bookcover:The Bromance Book Club..."

I loved Vlad's book. Glad to see you did too.

What a great month you're having Lillie! Glad you liked The Verifiers. I thought that was a good one. You just added The Woman in the Library to my mental TBR. I'm also looking forward to seeing your reviews on the next ones up from your library. Over half of them are on my TBR and at least one of them already on my hold list.

Bill wrote: "My review is below. I don't think there are any spoilers but if you have any concerns, wait until you finish it before seeing if you agree. Anyway, as most of the Maugham books I've enjoyed, this w..."

Enjoyed your review Bill. I think this is a book that grabs you from the first scene and somehow doesn't let go. Like you I enjoyed the second part of the book which Kitty spends sorting out her feelings for Walter and generally growing up into a better person. The ending (which I won't spoil), just like the beginning, holds the reader captive. Maugham had a way of writing that creates a detailed picture in your mind. Even though I read this some time ago it is as vivid as a movie to me. Did anyone else have a similar experience or have a strong reaction to Maugham's writing?

Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "The Kaiju Preservation Society This was just pure fun. Think Jurassic Park meets The Big Bang Theory. ebook. 4 stars...."

Really?? I guess I need to read this soon. I really like ..."

I liked it better than Redshirts but that's just me. I would go with whichever appeals to you the most. Enjoy!

I think we should nip this talk of next year in the bud peolple.

Ioana wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Maybe you should put in a request at your library they might pick up the other two."

LOL, of course I did :-)
I don't have high hopes, but you never know. I listened to the audiob..."

Ouch! is right! I'll keep my fingers crossed that your library will pull through.