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Jul 06, 2023 12:25PM
I recently finished reading an early copy of Never Letting Go, a thriller by Stacy Claflin. Next up is an advance copy of Extraction, a thriller by Jodi Burnett.
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I just finished The House of Eve
by Sadeqa Johnson. It was excellent very well written. Set in late 1940s/early 1950 Philly and Washington DC. Discussion of lots of issues of poverty, race discrimination and motherhood.
An ARC of Attic of Dreams: A Memoir by Marilyn Webb Neagley
Listening to Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva. I listen in the car but I only go somewhere about once a week so it is taking time. I own the audio.
I recently read Marvel Masterworks the Amazing Spiderman and Mighty Marvel Masterworks; the Amazing Spiderman. They both collect Amazing Fantasy 15 which shows the origin story of Spiderman and then Amazing Spiderman 1-10. It was a kick to see the original comics from the sixties. the first title also includes the rediscovered artwork from the first Spiderman story showing erasures whiteouts and other edits in the line art based on Stan Lee's notes to the illustrator Steve Detko.
I am reading the new book by Dianne Freeman A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder
. I always enjoy visiting with George and Frances. Rose is growing up and they still haven't taken their honeymoon yet. Good fun.
Closing out the week with a thriller -
The House Guest by Hank Phillippi Ryan https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 5
This novel is number 27 in the Japanese light novel series. I don't usually get started on them because the genre is like a fantasy soap opera. The story just goes on and on and on. But I got hooked on it when I watched the anime with my son.
I finished Never Lie
Freida McFadden, Very good thriller.I am now reading Rogue Justice: A Thriller
by Stacey Abrams. good so far. Book 2 in series. Book one, While Justice Sleeps
was excellent
I can't quite believe it. I've been working on catching up on the Gaslight Mysteries for years, and now I'm looking at the most recent.
Murder on Bedford Street by Victoria Thompson https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Re-reading J.D. Robb in Death series. Maybe not all of them but I've already read more than I originally intended. This is one of the series that just really sucks me in because of both the characters and the stories.
MadameZelda wrote: "I'm aiming to read (besides cozies) the Dresden Files series. I am now reading 
"I loved the early books which are sort of Harry Potter meets Sherlock Holmes. The later books have less investigation and more action hero. But I am still enjoying them.
I just enrolled in NetGalley and read these great 5* books.I loved Hit the Road Jack by Willow Rose. She is a new to me author but i will definately be reading more of her books. here is my review for this compellling book. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I also read two children's books. Birds of a Feather: A Book of Idioms and Silly Pictures byVanita Oelschlager is a whimsical picture book that appeals to young children but also provides a springboard tor a Language arts lesson In my opinion it is a must have for school libraries. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also read an ARC of an upcoming children's book due in October.
Coyote's Wild Home by Pulitzer prize winner Barbara Kingsolver. this storybook is a gentle lesson in environmentalism with beautiful artwork. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
L J wrote: "Re-reading J.D. Robb in Death series. Maybe not all of them but I've already read more than I originally intended. This is one of the series that just really sucks me in because of b..."Fantastic series, I can see how you could end up bingereading.
I am currently reading (and enjoying) an ARC of Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher.
Hidden History of Florida by James Clark
I just read 6 chidren's children's books. Where's Spot? was for a book club. here's my 5* review of the timeless classic. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....
I read three books for Netgalley.
Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup! features a Jewish kid but the appeal is universal. This heart warming book covers several themes. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....
Cat Family at The Museumwas a 3.5* rounded to 4 flap book intended for older kids. It was interesting but didn't have a clear target audiance.
.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac tells the origin tale of the Chinese zodiac, elaborating on the characters that each sign posess. It also explains why Cat and Rat don't get along.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Out of curiosity I looked at two other books on the same folktale. Another book by the same title The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac is reviewed here.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A variation The Great Race was fantastic for younger kids.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished a cozy, but am now about to start reading Dial Q for Quincy's Hope by Lori Soard.
As if I have all the reading time in the world, I've been RE-reading favorite romances when not reading cozies. A scene from one pops in my head, so I revisit, just to read the scene... sure. I wind up reading the whole thing again, then others in the series. Those lead me to other scenes and series. Comfort reads, I guess. I know what I'm getting and I can read them faster because I've read them before (in some cases, many times before!). Sort of doing the same with cozies. I've been revisiting favorite series. I found an online library that had copies of the Selma Eichler series Desieree Shapiro. That made me think of Elizabeth Daniels Squire and her Peaches Dann series so I (re)read those, too.
I need to get back to new reads. So many of my series have new entries I haven't even picked up this year -- with more to come.
Karen wrote: "As if I have all the reading time in the world, I've been RE-reading favorite romances when not reading cozies. A scene from one pops in my head, so I revisit, just to read the scene... sure. I win..."You're describing my reading pattern this year! Think of scene -> read scene/book -> read another and another and...
J.D. Robb thought of scene... dozen or so later and each leads to reading another.
Nalini Singh Psy-Changling bear twins star in new book thought of scene in previous book... read bear books which led to Mercant books which led to...
Ilona Andrews, Jayne Castle, etc.
Trying to escape real world?
In between I'm making effort to keep up with cozy series but last month realized I missed new releases of some favorites late last year and early this year. I'm not even sure how it happened.
Thank goodness for this group or no telling how far behind I'd be.
I am trying to read the 2nd in a series of Joshua James books called Uprising. So far, I am loving it. Finding the time to read it? Has been challenging. I am a huge fan of all things Science Fiction and especially post-apocalyptic sci fi. But I go through phases. These are fast reads, surprisingly well written with intelligence, not easy to find in this genre. I also watch too much TV and am watching GOT for the third time. I am 70 and have a lot of illnesses and too much time on my hands. But I also had cataract surgery on both eyes in December and it changed my close up vision dramatically. Docs say it will take up to two years for my eyes and brain to sync up after 70 years seeing a certain way. So I can only read in short bursts right now. Stay young, my friends! Stay young!!!
I am reading The Paris Daughter
by Kristin Harmel. Set in France during WWII. Well written (She has done a lot of research), good characters , but I am weary of books set in occupied France.
I am currently reading Next to You by Dionne Grace.
I recently enjoyed
A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. This historical mystery is on that gray line for me between cozy and traditional. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I am reading and enjoying The Saturday Evening Girls Club
by Jane Healy. Set in 1908 Boston. This book tells the tale of four immigrant young women who want to break away from the old way of doing things. There was an real club by this name in Boston at the time. Very interesting book.
I know it is only August, but I am just starting to read an advance copy of Every Day Is Christmas by Karen Schaler.
I have read:Where the Crawdads Sing
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection
Saved: A War Reporter's Mission to Make It Home
I loved This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection. It brought back a lot of memories and made me lol!
'Tis the season for Christmas themed ARCs, so I am reading Every Day is Christmas by Karen Schaler.
I just finished an excellent Fantasy novel, Fourth Wing
by Rebecca Yarros. Love the dragon, and our spunky protagonist, Violet. Book two comes out in November.
I am reading the latest book by Sujata Massey The Mistress of Bhatia House
Set in 1922 Bombey. Our protagonist Perveen Mistry is the only Woman Solicitor in India at that time. Very good view of India in the 1920s, well developed characters. I great enjoy this series.
The Holiday Swap
A cute Hallmark movie in book form. If you love the small town charm of cozy mysteries and don't mind the improbable antics of the cozy mystery heroines, you'll like this one. It's not a mystery but it's VERY cozy. It's a vanilla paint by numbers Hallmark movie but I enjoyed it.
Mary wrote: "I am currently reading (and enjoying) an ARC of Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher."In just finsihed a few minutes ago. I really liked it and need to do my review. My first read of the series.
Leona wrote: "Mary wrote: "I am currently reading (and enjoying) an ARC of Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher."In just finsihed a few minutes ago. I really liked it and need to do my review. My first read ..."
I also read the first book in this series, A Season on the Wind. I really enjoy her books.
Enjoyed another trip back in time with
Bring the Night by J. R. Sanders. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I listened to Red Rising. The story pulled me more than I expected it to. I plan to read the next book in the series.
I am reading The Housemaid's Secret
by Freida McFadden. This is book 2 in Housemaid series. Love her books. You think you know what is going to happen and she switches it up on you.
Last night I finished an ARC of A Reason to Run by Mike Magluilo. He has previously been published in magazines, but this is his first novel.
Rounding out the week with
The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Kari by Terri Anne Browning
MY REVIEW
I was led to this book after reading Browning's book Hating Piper, part of her Rocker's Legacy series -- which is part of her Rocker Universe. I normally don't read series out of order, but the book's description lured me in. I really enjoyed the characters and their story so much that I wanted to read more in the related series of the "universe" -- only in order, of course -- which pretty much comprises every series she writes. I found a reading order on her website and Our Broken Love, a collection of five stories, was listed first. Kari is the first story in the set and is part of the Safe Haven series.
Only the audio version of the books in the print edition are listed on GoodReads separately, which is why I posted my review there.
I am now reading The Pomegranate Gate by Ariel Kaplan. I received the ARC a couple of weeks ago and admit I was hesitant to start reading it since fantasy is pretty low on my list of favorite genres. So far I have been happily surprised and am enjoying it more than I expected.
I finshedWhere Serpents Sleep
by C.S. Harris. Set in 1812 England. Excellent series if you enjoy regency england. Very well written. Good mix of history and Mystery. Start with book 1. This book is number 4 in the series.
I am reading Murder at Haven's Rock
by Kelley Armstrong. I have only read one of the preceding Rockton series, but there enough background. I am really enjoying it so far. I like Kelley Armstrong's writing style. Her characters and plot pull you right in.
I have just started an ARC of Becoming Henry (Henry Winkler's memoir).
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I listened to an audio ARC of that last month. It was read by Henry Winkler, which made it even more enjoyable.
Steve Hockensmith's Holmes on the Range series is back with
Hunters of the Dead. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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