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

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

Great month! I've got to get back to the Expanse series I think I read through #2 with the short story in between and faded out. Time to get #3 into the line up. I'm really glad to see you are enjoying it!

Checking off Massachusetts with We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry. The Danvers, MA setting was primary to the set up for this story, as the members of the high school field hockey use their town's witch trials history to help them have a winning season.

Three more audiobooks.

#18 Crosstalk by Connie Willis. I always enjoy this author and this book highlights her strengths. When a young woman tries to connect to her soon to be fiancé telepathically a comedy of errors ensues. audiobook. 4 stars. Fantasy/Romance.

#19 The Last Chance Library A young librarian joins the library patrons in an attempt to save their library from closure. Nice story. Nice book about books. audiobook. 4 stars. Contemporary Fiction.

#20 We Ride Upon Sticks This was a weird, funny little book with an 80's theme. The Danvers, MA high school women's field hockey team calls on their town's witch trials history to help them have a winning season. I was on the fence through most of this book about whether it was funny with something deeper to say or just kind of a hot mess (there were lots of characters and a lot of things going on). The ending though pulled it together and gave it a women's empowerment vibe. Also, it was amusing overall. I'll even admit that thanks to the 80's theme and the female empowerment vibe, I did listen to some Janet Jackson (Gimme a beat!) after I finished the book. audiobook. 3 stars. Contemporary Fiction/Fanstasy.

20 books/3297 pages

Current:
Fit Soul, Fit Body: An Ironman and a Shaman Put You on the Path to Lasting Health and Happiness My tolerance for wierd wellness books is fading. This one returned to the library hold list. Maybe I'll be ready to take it on when it gets back to me.
The Light Between Oceans Paperback. Still working on this one. I'm enjoying the writing but not the sad topic.
The Santa Suit ebook. I wanted to read this at Christmas but it just now worked its way to me from the hold list. I'm enjoying it anyway.
The Long Flight Home audiobook. Just started this one but good so far.

Alissa wrote: "I mean maybe it didn't resonate with me because I choose audio, so I'd be interested in hearing people's thoughts if they DO read it. But nope, pool on fire for me lol"

I actually loved The Sentence. I gave it 5 stars. I thought she somehow captured the feel of the early days of the pandemic perfectly. I did read it not listen to it though. That could be the difference. Sorry to hear the audio production did not live up to the writing.

Alissa wrote: "Finished a YA book, The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin



2 STARS

This book started off promising- a book about w..."

I thought this one looked interesting. Glad you read it first and warned me off. I won't waste time with it.

Alissa wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Let's just hope someone in the novel actually reads a book. The way she's going with these titles I suspect it will be about people who binge watch movies.."


OMG I just realized ..."

I know right! It's always really close so maybe they only play video games or watch movies based on books. They would really love to read books but they are too confused about their love life to actually read.

Lindsey wrote: "Finished my 2nd book - Razorblade Tears . 5 stars! This is an insanely good book!!!

Up next:
Outlawed
[book:The Four Winds|5313..."

I've been on the fence about reading Razorblade Tears. So glad you enjoyed it! I've read Outlawed and The Four Winds and liked them both. Hope you do too. You have a great list!

Great challenge idea! I look forward to seeing your reviews.

I don't know how I missed Jade Dragon Mountain set in Ancient China but I'm adding it now as #4.

Alondra wrote: "I'm late! Good luck with this challenge Michelle. Hurry up; you only have 8+ years to finish. LOL"

Thanks Alondra!

Alissa wrote: "Completed a continuing series, Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich



4 stars

Ahhh Stephanie Plum. I missed you. I don't know if the ..."

You are so right about these audiobooks. Spot on!

Ioana wrote: "Book #14 of 2022: Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1. I tried, unsuccessfully I should say, to read the real book Dune a few years ago. So I hoped the graphic novel wou..."

I had a similar problem with Dune. It's such a classic SciFi and I love SciFi. I tried several times over the years to read it and didn't get past the first few pages. Finally, I listened to the audiobook. I still wasn't overly impressed. When I saw your post I was actually encouraged. Maybe graphic was the way to go with Dune. Skip all the long boring sections and condense it down to only the action and it would be good right? I guess not. Come to think of it that didn't work in the old movie with Christopher Reeve either. I haven't seen the new one. I'm afraid I will fall asleep during the opening scene.

Lea wrote: "Alissa wrote: "I 100% agree about People We Meet on Vacation, I felt it was such a disappointment. I'm hoping her next one, Book Lovers, will be much better!"

I hop..."


Let's just hope someone in the novel actually reads a book. The way she's going with these titles I suspect it will be about people who binge watch movies.

That may be what it takes Alondra. Although I'll finish this one sooner than the around the world challenge

Ha! on Quiz #2 I'm the Second Mrs. de Winter from Rebecca. That's not too bad but it must mean I fall for twisted men. My husband and I are going to have to have a long talk later.

"You love nothing more than getting sucked into a new story, even if it means you’re reading under the covers with your phone flashlight and falling asleep in bio the next day. Your perfect next read: Sadie by Courtney Summers is a thriller you won’t be able to peel yourself away from"

I wish I could stay awake at night long enough to finish a book. I'm pretty much early to bed early to rise. They did get one thing right though I enjoyed Sadie by Courtney Summers.

Adding the Canadian far north with Moon of the Crusted Snow

Adding Minnesota with The Current by Tim Johnston

So far:

7. A book with a two word title. Bloody Rose 1/13/22

8. A book with a different culture than yours.Jade Dragon Mountain 1/23/22

13. A light hearted or fun book. Sourdough 1/17/22

15. A book written by an author who uses initials for his/her name.
ie: J.K. Rowling A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher 1/2/22

16. A book you own but haven’t read yet.The Current2/4/22

25. A book written by someone from The U.K. (N. Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales) Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls1/5/22

26. A book with an Orange cover. High Fidelity 1/15/22

Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I finished Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice several days ago but I'm just getting around to..."

I think you will like it Alondra. While there is violence in it, it lacks that violent tone that is prevalent in many apocalypse novels. It is quieter but still intense. There are so many more things going on in this one, I didn't miss the fleeing-from-zombies action. It was really just a very good book.