LoveYourShelf (LAB☺)’s Comments (group member since Jun 16, 2017)

LoveYourShelf (LAB☺)’s comments from the Read, Reading, Planning to Read and More group.

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I finished
4* for me. Not my usual type becuase its New Adult mixed with dystopian AND first person present tense, which I don't usually care for.

I was hooked though, lol. A couple of plot issues that were resolved too easily to make things work and one TSTL moment for the h that could've been handled differently but it was needed to get the plot to work. But I just didn't care for some reason. A few good twists too!

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I finished in audio. The narration was fantastic. I gave it 3* but more like 3.5*. It was both hilarious and disturbing.

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I'm reading and I don't want tp put it down. Its referred to as Hunger Games for adults.

Here's today's voting reminder, lol

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Also, I am almost done with . I'm really liking it. Very slow burn and long waits to see stuff revealed that I think I've figured out but in a good way, lol. There's still a lot of stuff not made clear at all to keep you guessing. Going to be a long wait for the next book. Hoping the ending is too traumatic. :)

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DemetraP wrote: "Well, unfortunately I did not like Shield of Sparrows.

The heroine's family was mean to her. Her new husband who married her as part of a peace treaty ignores her for most of the book.

Her new ..."

I'm reading it now. I like it so far.

Definitely better than . I had to DNF that one after 9 chapters. The main character was horrible and it was all telling and no showing.

Bookshop.org is celebrating their 5th anniversary with the Golden Bookmark Giveaway.

For people in the US only:
For a limited time (Thursday, April 3 - Friday, April 18), customers can Enter to Win a grand prize of free books for life ($500/year Bookshop.org gift card). Five (5) runners-up will receive a $100 Bookshop.org gift card.

Plus, entrants who share with their friends can even earn bonus entries!

Each entrant will have the option to nominate their favorite bookstore when they enter! The randomly drawn bookstore winner will then receive a $500 donation courtesy of Bookshop.org.

Here's the link to the entry form. I don't expect you to nominate my store - pick a local indie bookstore you like! But if you do want to nominate my store, my store is Love Your Shelf in Bellingham, MA.

And reminder - Bookshop sells ebooks now!

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Melindeeloo wrote: "@LoveYourShelf (LAB☺) ... I saw on your shop's facebook that you were at a Lucy Score signing. Is she as funny in person as she is in her newsletter?"

Yes! She was so funny! So was Megan Quinn, who did the "interviewing". Her husband was super funny too. I forgot what exactly she was saying but at one point she paused and he just stuck a thumbs out from behind the curtain and had everyone laughing. There were 700 people at the launch!

Also, the store hired a photographer for the photo line and had pictures uploaded the next day for us to download. But when it was my turn I asked her if my husband coold take an extra one so I could post on social media right away since I own a store and carry her books, and she was like "of course!"

Finished on audio. Great narrattion - really enjoyed it. I'm going to order copies to carry in my store.

Also finished . Another 4* for me.

Currently listening to . Pretty good so far.

Bookshop.org launched ebooks today! They gave us no advanced notice because there was an information embargo due to the NYT article this morning.

This means you can now buy ebooks from an independent bookstore! So I'll be buying books from myself, lol.

This is my store link but you can choose any bookstore you want.
And the app is pretty cool! There's a section for books less than $3 (including some very popular authors).

https://bookshop.org/shop/loveyourshe...

DemetraP wrote: "Anyone getting ready for Onyx Storm? I loved the first bookd in this dragon rider series."

I'm so stupid. I could be reading it now since my store copies came in, but I want to do a reread of the first 2 books (going to do the graphic audio) because I forgot a lot. I should've done my re-listens weeks ago!

Melindeeloo wrote: "LoveYourShelf (LAB☺) wrote: "If you have a netgalley account the new Katherine Center that comes out in May is a read it now. "

Thanks for mentioning this. I g..."

I'm reading it now. Love it so far!

If you have a netgalley account the new Katherine Center that comes out in May is a read it now.

Douglas wrote: "Has anyone read Fourth Wing I was just stumbling around looking for something new and this thing has like 300K reviews and almost a 5 Star average. The fact it and the sequel are bo..."

The third book comes out in less than 2 weeks. I took preorders at my store. They're pretty good - its more new adult than YA and there is on page sex scene. I think it hit the right spot for a lot of non fantasy readers becasue its a good fantasy with a good story but not high fantasy, and the dragons are really cool, lol.

I'm going to reread with the graphic audio versions becasue I forgot a lot and want to enjoy the 3rd book.

I've read the first 2 books of the trilogy. Jay Kristoff never disappoints. Starting book 3 today.

For audio I picked up on sale at Libro.FM. It was less than $3, and its great so far.

Someone in my store book club heard Lucy Score was going to Salem NH for her only east coast appearance in March. Its at a theather about 90 minutes from my house (I'm in MA). Two of the book clubbers got tickets, I forgot about it until 2 days ago, and it was almost sold out and I'd have to sit by myself, so my hubby said to get 2 tickets and he'd go with me.

I got an ARC of Katherine Center's new book mailed to me from the publisher. I was super excited because I love KC. Then I opened it up to take out the publisher promo letter and there was a personalized note from Katherine Center - she addresses me by first name and mentions my bookstore name. I posted about it on social media and she responded to me on Instagram. I'm going to frame it and hang it in my store. I love owning a bookstore, lol.

❤️ Dorsey aka Wrath Lover Reviews ❤️ wrote: "LoveYourShelf (LAB☺) wrote: "I'm finally listening to . I love it!

I had tried it as ebook and didn't get past the first chapter. This is dark romantic co..."

Hope you enjoy it! I just finished audiobook. I liked it alot, just not as much as the first book. Again narration was great.