Geri’s Comments

Geri’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Note: Geri is not currently a member of this group.

I am up to the part where Emma is just about to see Jessie again.

(view spoiler)[I definitely felt Emma’s sadness. I liked when she met Sam again. It was funny and I fell for Sam like I did when Emma was in high school.

Question for all of us about what Sam said about changing and growing apart in his marriage. He said he was a lot different at 30 than he was at 20. I do agree there is change during those years! I’m glad I met my husband when I was 30. I do think people are more settled and know more what they want.

What do you think? Can you remember that far back? LOL I can barely remember!

I was a little angry when Jessie’s mom chastised Emma for moving on. I don’t think Emma rushed her grieving process. She did it all right in my opinion! (hide spoiler)]

Yes, second person can be a little jarring, Laura. It puts distance for the person talking. More so than first person. Emma was grieving and by it being in second person, I felt this was the only way Emma could tell us her story.

Yes, the narrator is doing a great job! She’s definitely a pro and I’m not surprised she has read so many books! January Lavoy is also great. She can make a weaker story seem good. LOL I know you, Laura, are just getting into audio. Look for her name and you are pretty much guaranteed a good listen!

I agree that Reid is doing a great job writing the book. I definitely felt her sadness after losing Jessie. And her confusion over what to do now.

Laura wrote: "I'm reading this version I prefer the cover above to mine!

I just finished chapter 3 if I'm including the prologue - pet peeve- chapters are not numbered!

prol..."

My audio has the same white cover as your book. I agree the one above is better.

The other book has the same pic for the audio as on the thread. You will have to show us your blue color book.

I have also read part 1.

(view spoiler)[I totally agree that it was a great trip back to high school. Sometimes I don’t like that. But this time it did feel real, and not too young or silly. All the awkwardness and conflicts with parents and siblings also felt real.

I definitely don’t like attention at restaurants for my birthday! That was a cute story, Brooke! I do remember Showbiz Pizza.

I die enjoy going back to the past! Emma’s teenage years were explored in detail. Then, after she started a relationship with Jessie it started to get glossed over. I think that is why you, Laura, thought it lacked emotion. I think we needed a little more.

But as far as “ships” go, it’s going to be tough to choose one. I liked Sam. He definitely felt awkward when Emma didn’t accept his invitation for a date eagerly. He was an interesting, nice guy.

It seemed like Jessie was more of a gorgeous, popular guy. The kind of guy most teen girls get a crush on. I usually root more for the underdog. So maybe I am a little more of an Emma/Sam shipper!

Either way, this is going to be a tough decision for Emma. One I’m glad I don’t have to make. But I am curious how it will end. (hide spoiler)]

I’ll try to finish then next 25% or so today.

I heard the William Kent Krueger book is good.

I also added a few Simone St. James books to my list too. I have read a few by her and liked them. The Sun Down Motel looks good. But no audio yet. I may have to break down and buy it on kindle.

BTW, I looked up Book Of the Month Club. I’m too digital now to read a physical book. But I looked at January 2020 selections. And found a book I bookmarked at audible.

I will probably check it monthly to see if I find more books to keep an eye on. Mostly I look at Amazon Best Books of the Month list.

I have read . Really good book!

It seems like a timely story about the opioid crisis. And the author is a really good writer!

I have borrowed the book and will definitely be ready to start on Monday. There are 40 chapters. I’ll probably read 8-10 chapters a day. I am looking forward to this!

Can we get a thread for starting Jan. 13? Thank you!

I’m definitely super excited!

I’m in for this one too!

Looking forward to buddy reading this book!

Wow, we did great! We had a great captain and co captain too!

And thanks, Sammy!

That’s it for me! I wanted to get longer books done too, Laura, but couldn’t with all the stuff going on.

I hope your doggie is doing better soon!

Megan, you are amazing! Reading so much when you have a headache.

Brooke, have fun with those 2 pups!

Alissa, I’m sure that ugly sweater party was hilarious and loads of fun!

I’m so sad TT is almost over! It was a lot of fun. It’s going to take me awhile before I get used to reading all by lonesome again! 😢

by Kylie Scott
Read: Dec 15
Pages: 242
BOM: No
Sin Bingo: No
Color: No
Genre: Contemporary
Criteria: Lust, romance

Laura wrote: "I’m looking forward to family time next week..."

Have a really good time with your family! Brooke and Karen too!

I will also enjoy having some TV time. I get so behind during challenges.

That being said...I will try to finish 1 more book by Sunday morning.

Brooke wrote: " by Abbi Waxman
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So glad you enjoyed this book too. I will reread it next year when I need a feel good read.

by [author:K.A. Linde|
Read: Dec 13
Pages: 289
Genre: Contemporary

I will also have a crazy weekend. Going to a Christmas play then out to dinner with friends tomorrow. Sunday my husband and I will go on a road trip. I am working on finishing 1 more before deadline. It should fit contemporary.

I can’t believe TT is almost over! But with the holidays, it is getting more difficult to read like a maniac. LOL