Jami’s Comments (group member since Dec 07, 2021)

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

I'm trying something new; I'm adding these from memory of books I've been meaning to get to. I figure if they are in my mind, I should get to them (plus I can clear some space in the gray matter, LOL):

1. [book:The Self-Made Widow|59435944] by Fabian Nicieza
2. The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery
3. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
4. Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Constantine Croke
5. Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat by Barry Estabrook
6. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
7. Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
8, Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid
9. Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler
10. Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill Browder
11. The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson
12. Final Exam by Terry Huebner

Plus 4:

1. The Dogs Who Play Baseball by Thomas Louis Carroll
2.The Summer that Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel
3.[book:The Secret Lives of Church Ladies|51582376] by Deesha Philyaw
4. Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

I haven't read any of these, but they look interesting! I hear faint whispers of "add to your TBR, a few more won't hurt" :)

Alondra wrote: "Jami wrote: "I finished yesterday with Ready Player 1. What a great way to finish the list. I absolutely loved this book and was entertained throughout. This has been languishing on my TBR, despite..."

Hah! Once I mentioned your name to the Library Police, they said that they understand, because they too have experienced the "Alondra's Fault" effect on their TBR!!!! :)

Alondra wrote: "Jami wrote: "I know I'm a month late to the party, but congrats on finishing! Great job!!!!"

bwahhahaa... it is really okay, and hilarious. I thought I did something bad and everyone was avoiding ..."

You didn't do anything bad, but maybe I did....on my comment on my 12+4 challenge update today, I may have somehow brought up my old Alondra's Fault challenge....oops! :)

〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "🎉📚Congratulations Jami📚💖

Alondra’s “suggestions” are almost always great reads but glad you waited so you can end the challenge on a high note.

To follow the Alondra’s Fault theme it might make t..."

Thanks Beth! I actually did name my challenge a few years ago as Alondra's Fault; I think I did that two years in a row. I keep threatening her I am going to bring it back! I got a lot of laughs out of that and we had some fun with it!

I finished yesterday with Ready Player 1. What a great way to finish the list. I absolutely loved this book and was entertained throughout. This has been languishing on my TBR, despite Alondra's "suggestions" that I get to it LOL! (BTW, this is one of my "Alondra's Fault" books)

I know I'm a month late to the party, but congrats on finishing! Great job!!!!

Alondra wrote: "Wow! You completed this list behind my back. Humph! LOL

Congratulations on completing your challenge, Jami!!! Woo-hoo!!"

LOL, and I thought as the Moderator Schmoderator you knew everything!!!!!!! Thanks!

Carolien wrote: "Well done, Jami!"

Thanks!

Lea wrote: "Congratulations, it looks like you finished 12 of your books. :-)"

Yes! I am planning on finishing the last 4 in the next 2 months; they are all books I want to read.

Whoops, its been awhile since I updated this list! Since I last updated my list, I read Baby Teeth (not as good as I hoped, but still pretty good); Wither (no need for me to continue this YA series; it was very formulaic); The Arrangement (suspenseful with lots of twists; will continue with this trilogy); Ghostwriter (enjoyable as always from this author); What A Dog Knows (I love my dog themed books!!!); and West With Giraffes (very interesting, based on actual events).

I'll have to try this one; I wasn't crazy about their first 2 books, but this is getting good reviews.

Paranoia was good; it was fast paced and interesting. However, since I waited until 2022 to read it, the "cutting edge" technology described at the time of its 2004 publication is a bit outdated!

Jennifer wrote: "I really liked it, Jami. If you like it, you might also like Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End..."

Thanks for the suggestions!

Ioana wrote: "Jami wrote: "The Stationery Shop of Tehran (sometimes just called the Stationery Shop) - very, very good. I see the author has another book out, and I plan to read that one as well"

Good to hear t..."

I think you will enjoy it!

Drop Dead Gorgeous - not as funny as I had hoped; I could have done without this one.

Nine Women, One Dress - cute, funny and good for when you want something light.

Lost Dogs - an apocalypse story told from the dog's point of view; I enjoyed this one.

Welcome Home Mama & Boris - I really liked this story about a deceased veteran and his sister's journey bringing home the 2 dogs that he loved while serving in Iraq.

The Stationery Shop of Tehran (sometimes just called the Stationery Shop) - very, very good. I see the author has another book out, and I plan to read that one as well.

I didn't get a chance to fit this one in during the quarter, but I plan to read it (hopefully sooner rather than later). I enjoyed seeing the comments about the book; it definitely looks like something I will enjoy.

Jennifer wrote: "Amy wrote: "I likely won't be receiving this from the library by the end of the month, but still plan on reading it! There's a chance I may use an Audible credit to get the audiobook still this mon..."

That's why I changed my Audible membership to yearly! It's so much easier for me now.

I have definitely seen mixed reviews on this one, but I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a good, fast-paced read that kept me entertained. I really like stories with quirky characters, and this one was what I needed at the time I read it.

Vikki wrote: "Jami wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "I also haven't read Ready Player One"

Glad I'm not the only one!!!!!!"

I haven't read it either"

Join the club (until 2022 at least; hopefully I will accomplish this goal!)