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Added some finished books just in case we complete the last word. ✌🏻

Christina wrote: "How's everyone's reading going? Are you on track to finish all your books which are on the tracking sheet for round 1 by tomorrow?

I'm most likely done for this round as I won't have enough readin..."

Same I'm done for this round too. I'm currently looking books for next round.

DQs Day 3; Chapters 16-22

10. Pupkin is,,, alive??? Okay, no big surprise there to be honest, but we did finally get some interesting background info from Louise and Mark's childhood, even if that's not how Louise remembers it. Do you think she really doesn't remember, has simply forgotten, due to trauma or it just having happened way too long ago, or does she remember but chooses not to acknoledge it? Or maybe Mark misremembers himself and it didn't even happen (that way at least)? They were both still very young after all, Mark especially. Is it possible to remember something that happened when you were only two years old?
I think it's normal for a child to erase bad things from their childhood. And some things can bring back those.

11. The second perspective adds a new layer, however it only got added halfway through the book. Were you surprised we got Mark's POV at all, and would you have preferred for it to be there from the beginning of the book? Also, has this last section changed your opinion on him in any way? He did save Louise from Pupkin after all....
I think it was a good idea to put Mark's pov when we all hate him and share his back story of the events.

12. To me, the last chapter feels a bit like a fever dream, definitely like they were on drugs. I personally don't remember which MPGs the book has and don't want to check in case of 'spoilers' now, but do you think there's a possibility the house, our main characters, the puppets, the dolls, Pupkin, everything- isn't actually haunted and none of it is actually happening?? What if it's just a dream (which would be the worst ending ngl), mental problems like Louise wants to believe, or mold in the house that's effecting them like this plus possible drug use from Mark when he was away?
I don't know but it feels like haunted to me all this dolls and puppets moving on their own.

13. I can't help but wonder how the book is gonna end... If Pupkin is indeed an evil puppet come to life I only see one way it can be destroyed - fire. Do you think they'll end up burning down the entire house (although Hill House (in the show at least) wouldn't let itself be burned down either, so who knows if that would work), or will the dolls and puppets take over? What do you predict will happen in the rest of the book?
I hope so it will all be solve by putting pupkin on fire. But pupkin seems like a child to nancy. Maybe there's a story behind it.

DQs Set 2: Chapters 8 - 15

6. Were you expecting those wills? Why do you think both parents were so unfair on the kids?
That was unexpected but that was really crazy. Just a few minutes and everything was hers. But wth is Mark's reaction! I really don't like parents having their favorites like that.

7. Yikes! killer stuffed squirrels! The first violent haunting here, was it effective?
That was creepy thank god its only on books! I personally not a fan of any stuffed toys.

8. Despite the various creepy things that Louise has experienced, she's refusing to let her aunt exorcise the house. Would you still be hanging onto rational reasons over accepting family help?
Depends on situations. But when it comes to this one I'm not going to stay there and asked help right away.

9. We've had more insight into the childhood of Mark and Louise. Does this change your opinion of either of them?
Mark still acts as brat. Maybe the way their parents let them grow like doesn't care bout a thing and keeping secrets but still don't like them. Lol.

DQs Day 1
Ch 1 to Ch 7

1.) What are your first impressions of the family and of Louise and Mark? How pivotal do you think their relationship (or lack thereof) will play in the story.
A total messed up. But who's knows what will happen next. I'm curious as to why Mark wants to clean the house right away and sell it.

2.) The book is organized into sections following the 5 stages of grief. Does this impact your expectations of the book at all?
its interesting but probably this is more on the sibling's relationship than their parents dying or the mother daughter relationship. We'll find out.

3.) Okay. Life size dolls named after her children. Weird, creepy? Would you be excited to have them as part of your inheritance?
I'm good thank you. I'm not really a fun of doll how much more a life size dolls. Probably donate it to those who likes it.

4.) Have you ever experienced a family post-death squabble/fight like the one Louise and Mark had in front of the junk clean out guys?
Luckily, no. Me and my sis are tight and bffs.

5.) Did anyone else google Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers? If so, were you surprised to find they were a real organization? Has anyone interacted with them before or a similar organization for other religious beliefs?
i didn't and haven't.

Judy wrote: "Christene, can you please add The Only One Left to your shelf? Thanks!"

Done! Hope you feel better soon.

Judy wrote: "Christene - can you double-check the edition you've shelved for Madison Square Murders? The one on your shelf has 299 pages (kindle edition) while the one in the spreadsheet is 287 ..."

Corrected sorry about that

Mine will be The Ex Hex easy read witchy romance

Aoife wrote: "I have An Uninvited Ghost & Under Locke to start off the U's but the V might be hard!"

V and Z are hard letters 😂

September Books

363p
255p
302p
409p
352p
339p
212p
226p
434p
416p
336p
258p
416p
144p
448p
352p
310p
340p
220p
348p
384p
368p
386p
211p
211p
384p
209p
195p

Total:8,828
Group Total: 1,449,735

Aoife wrote: "Christene Paula✨ wrote: "Hi team! I'm Christene and so excited to start this challenge. Here's my shelf: z-wheel-a-thon-8"

I feel like we're just stalking each other in challenges at this point 🤣"

Ikr. Hahaha 3 challenges in October same team lmao

Hi team! I'm Christene and so excited to start this challenge. Here's my shelf: z-wheel-a-thon-8

October 2023 Theme:
Audiobooks which are listed on GR with a rating of 4.2 or higher

Total audiobooks to read:
Audiobooks in monthly category to read:

Books in category:

FINISHED


End of Month
Total audiobooks read this year:
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NETGALLEY
(Made a new NetGalley since I forgot my old account. lmao)
ARCs Update


Total Approved: 19
Feedback Sent: 5
TBR: 12
Feedback Ratio: 26%
Finished Books (2023)

TBR:

+5 not in GR
+2 archived

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Added:
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So excited!

August Books

~480 pages 4.0⭐
~368 pages 3.0⭐
~288 pages 3.5⭐
~384 pages 3.5⭐
~400 pages 4.5⭐
~336 pages 4.5⭐
~304 pages 4.0⭐
~448 pages 5.0⭐
~292 pages 4.0⭐
~388 pages 4.0⭐
~336 pages 4.0⭐
~345 pages 5⭐

Total: 4,369
Current Total:1,305,435

Completion Post

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Monthly audiobook challenge: August 2023

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Spessartite Coins: 1
Total: 12

394 pages
239 pages
400 pages
425 pages
560 pages
304 pages
320 pages
289 pages
339 pages
384 pages
416 pages
320 pages

Total: 4,390 pages
Group total: 1,164,817

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