What NetGalley books do you currently have?

[Tasha]

That's a great attitude, Thereadingbell. Love it.

[Elyse]

Thereadingbell wrote: "I don't get stressed about it the publishers know that life happens for people just get them done as soon as you can. I am not wasting energy on stress over books. I do the best I can."

Yeah I don't let it bother me. As you can see by my 28% ratio. 🤣

[Tasha]

lol

[Tasha]

I got approved for today but when I went to add it to my GRs shelf I noticed it had a really low rating, 3.14!! I hope it's not that bad, lol. I think the cover first attracted me to the book.

[Elyse]

Tasha wrote: "I got approved for today but when I went to add it to my GRs shelf I noticed it had a really low rating, 3.14!! I hope it's not that bad, lol. I think the cov..."

What an eye-catching cover! I have one friend who read it and gave it 4 stars. 🤷‍♀️

[Tasha]

Oh! That is great to hear, thank you. :)

[Kristie]

I hate when that happens, Tasha! Usually I try to read a few reviews to see why it is rated so poorly. Sometimes the thing that makes someone give it a low rating is something I typically enjoy. Good luck!

Edit: Interesting that it's been longlisted for 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction.

[Tasha]

I did notice that after quickly glancing at a couple reviews. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Maybe it will be really good!

[Lilisa]

Lol, Tasha, though you may end up enjoying it and bring that rating up!

[Tasha]

Keeping fingers crossed! ;)

[Lilisa]

Got approved for:

Lost to the World: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Five Years in Terrorist Captivity

and

The Book Spy.

[Kristie]

I'm not sure the last time I updated, but I recently got approved for Cursed . It is the follow-up to Gilded. I'm excited to see how the story ends.

I also just got Friendshipped . This is the first book I've read by this author and it looks really cute.

I am also expecting a physical copy of The Angel Maker . This will be my third book by Alex North and I thought the first two were great, so I'm really looking forward to it.

Funny that they are three completely different genres, but that is perfect for me. Now I just need to figure out how to fit in the first two really quickly. The Angel Maker doesn't publish until February, so I have plenty of time for that one, but the other two both publish this month.

[Tasha]

Looks good, Kristie! It's always the issue, isn't, trying to fit books in! lol. I remember days going to the library and getting one or two books out and taking my time reading them. Not since GRs!

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "I'm not sure the last time I updated, but I recently got approved for Cursed . It is the follow-up to Gilded. I'm excited to see how the s..."

I got from BookishFirst! Denied on NG. I also enjoyed his other 2 and can't wait to read this one!

[Kristie]

Yes, Tasha! I also never have the what should I read next issue.

[Kristie]

Also getting it from BookishFirst, Elyse!

[Tasha]

I've really slowed down in my requesting of books. It was purposeful for a bit but now I think I've got into a habit. I think I'll go over and check things out this morning, maybe request a couple of books.

[Kristie]

I did that too, Tasha. Then, I went and requested too many. lol I'm trying for a happy place somewhere in the middle.

[Lilisa]

I’ve avoided browsing for quite a while too. I may break down and check this weekend!

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "I did that too, Tasha. Then, I went and requested too many. lol I'm trying for a happy place somewhere in the middle."

lol.

[Tasha]

Lilisa wrote: "I’ve avoided browsing for quite a while too. I may break down and check this weekend!"

We might end up with a lot of books! :)

[Lilisa]

Lol, I will need to exercise self control!

[Tasha]

Me too really, I'm feeling overwhelmed at the moment with 'have-to' reads!

[Kristie]

I'm so excited that I just received widget for Hello Stranger by Katherine Center. I love her books. :) It doesn't publish until July, so lots of time to read it!

[JenniferJ]

Kristie wrote: "I'm so excited that I just received widget for Hello Stranger by Katherine Center. I love her books. :) It doesn't publish until July, so lots of time to read it!

[..."

I did to! Love her books!

[Kristie]

JenniferJ wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I'm so excited that I just received widget for Hello Stranger by Katherine Center. I love her books. :) It doesn't publish until July, so lots of time to read it!

I did to! Love her books! "

Yay! Depending on when we both decide to read it, maybe we can set up a buddy read later. :)

[Tasha]

Yay, so great! I have yet to read one of her books but she is definitely on my radar. Maybe 2023.

[Kristie]

I love her work, Tasha. The first I read by her was Things You Save in a Fire. I voted for The Bodyguard by her in the Choice Awards this year.

[Tasha]

I do remember you talking about her, I think that's why she has stuck on my radar.

[Vicki Willis]

I voted for The Bodyguard too.
I am not a huge romance reader but I loved all of hers.
I want to try to get

[Thereadingbell]

I voted for that one too. I read some of the others in the romance topic but still felt like it was a better romance.

[Kristie]

I hope you get Hello Stranger, Vicki. Any update?

[Kristie]

I just added Devil's Way. It's book 4 in the Kate Marshall series by Robert Bryndza. I really enjoyed the previous books. Anyone else read this series?

[Vicki Willis]

Kristie wrote: "I hope you get Hello Stranger, Vicki. Any update?"

I do not see it on NG yet but will keep my eye out for it.

I just got approved for What Have We Done
I have not read anything by him before.

[Thereadingbell]

Vicki Willis wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I hope you get Hello Stranger, Vicki. Any update?"

I do not see it on NG yet but will keep my eye out for it.

I just got approved for[bookcover:What Have We Done|6..."

I got this one too Vicky

[Trisha]

I have that one too What Have We Done

I absolutely love this author! I'm excited to read it!

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "I just added Devil's Way. It's book 4 in the Kate Marshall series by Robert Bryndza. I really enjoyed the previous books. Anyone els..."

I'm reading it! I've read books 1 and 2 and have book 3 sitting on my shelf. I am definitely going to see if I can get Devil's Way.

[Lilisa]

I got approved for:


George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy by Sally Bedell Smith

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Windward Family: An atlas of love, loss and belonging by Alexis Keir

Of Mud and Honey by Roxana Trabulsi - had to add this one to Goodreads!

[Tasha]

Nice! I added George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy to my tbr. Can't wait to see what you think about it.

[Lilisa]

Great, will do Tasha - it publishes in April so I have some time, but four books on my NG list publish in January so I have get on those in the next month or so. I did good restraining myself from requesting books when I browsed NG last!

[Tasha]

LOL, I've stayed away but did request one this morning. I may check things out over there later today since it really has been a while. :)

[Kristie]

Vicki Willis wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I hope you get Hello Stranger, Vicki. Any update?"

I do not see it on NG yet but will keep my eye out for it.

I just got approved for..."

Oh, I wanted that one and almost requested, but didn't. I'm hoping for the audio because I have quite a few physical books to read right now. Unfortunately, the audios usually come out a lot later and you never know if they'll have it or not. I may end up requesting anyway.

[Kristie]

Tasha wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I just added Devil's Way. It's book 4 in the Kate Marshall series by Robert Bryndza. I really enjoyed the previous b..."

I'm reading it! I've read books 1 and 2 and have book 3 sitting on my shelf. I am definitely going to see if I can get Devil's Way."

It's really good! Craig (hubby) has been reading the series too, so I think we may listen to it while we're traveling for Christmas. :) I think it would be good to be able to read a couple in a row so you don't forget things between. Hope you get it too!

[Tasha]

If I get it, I'll wait to read #3 closer to Devil's Way, good idea.

[Elyse]

Vicki Willis wrote: "I just got approved for What Have We Done
I have not read anything by him before...."

Oooh lucky! He's good! I've read his other 2 books. I got denied this one. He's getting too popular for my low ratio. lol

[Lilisa]

I got approved for:

In Search of Amrit Kaur: A Lost Princess and Her Vanished World

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. I’m especially interested in this one. I loved one of her other books - The Luminaries

A History of Burning

Also added Allergic: How Our Immune System Reacts to a Changing World

My NG list is is getting longer! 🤦‍♀️

[Tasha]

I entered the GRs giveaway for . I love the cover and it sounds very interesting,

[Lilisa]

Tasha wrote: "I entered the GRs giveaway for . I love the cover and it sounds very interesting,"

Good luck, hope you get it Tasha!

[Elyse]

I can't be trusted... I just requested umm...almost 100 NG books? lol

[Lilisa]

Elyse wrote: "I can't be trusted... I just requested umm...almost 100 NG books? lol"

Whaaat???!!! Lol Elyse, we know what you’ll be doing in 2023!🤣