What NetGalley books do you currently have?

[Tasha]

That's so sweet. I hope she comes around here sometime, I'll make sure to hear her speak. Maybe she'll do a virtual book tour like lots of authors are doing these days.

[Elyse]

I also love Sepetys' work! My favorite is Salt to the Sea! I'm excited for I Must Betray You.

[Kristie]

If you get the opportunity to hear her speak, take it, Tasha. I was really glad I did.

Yes, Salt to the Sea was also excellent, Elyse.

[Kristie]

If you enjoy creepy books, Sundial by Catriona Ward is currently a read now. It's read now for 72 hours, but I don't know exactly when that started. Pub date is March 1st. I really enjoyed the last book I read by her, The Last House on Needless Street.

[Tasha]

Thanks, Kristie. It's still a Read Now as of this morning so I grabbed it as well. First I decided to check the ratings on NG and they are all 5 stars! Most I read seem to also say if you loved The House on Needless Street... so I think this will be a good one!

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "If you enjoy creepy books, Sundial by Catriona Ward is currently a read now. It's read now for 72 hours, but I don't know exactly when..."

I already got denied it so I can't get the read now. 😭 I want to read it so badly!

[Kristie]

Excellent, Tasha! Want to buddy read in February?

I hate that, Elyse! I wish they would change that. It doesn't make sense. Maybe try to message the publisher?

[Tasha]

Yes! I'd love to, Kristie.

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "Excellent, Tasha! Want to buddy read in February?

I hate that, Elyse! I wish they would change that. It doesn't make sense. Maybe try to message the publisher?"

I hate that too. It might help to reach out, at least it wouldn't hurt. lol

[Lilisa]

My first download of the year - added Breathless by Amy McCulloch.

[Kristie]

That one sounds really good, Lilisa!

[Elyse]

Lilisa wrote: "My first download of the year - added Breathless by Amy McCulloch."

Oooh that sounds good!

[Tasha]

That does sounds good! Trying to decided if I should request it or just wait for the release. I'm down to 77% ratio so want to build that back up.

[Kristie]

Same! I have so many to review coming up, but yet... I always need to remind myself that I can read them after publication too!

[Tasha]

Exactly, I seem to forget that sometimes. lol

[Tasha]

Exactly, I seem to forget that sometimes. lol

[Lilisa]

Lol, that’s why I haven’t requested/added any for a few weeks - I want to get to what’s on my shelf. Another GR friend flagged this one, so I ended up requesting it.

[Tasha]

Let us know what you think, Lilisa.

[Lilisa]

Tasha wrote: "Let us know what you think, Lilisa."

Will do, but heads up, I won’t be reading it soon - publish month is May and I have three other NG books I need to read before this one!

[Tasha]

no problem!

[Lilisa]

Tasha wrote: "no problem!"

👍

[Gunit Kaur]

I just finished Beyond the Wire. Has anyone else read it?

[Tasha]

No but I see it get very high ratings. Did you like it?

[Gunit Kaur]

Tasha wrote: "No but I see it get very high ratings. Did you like it?"

I loved it. It is a dramatization of the Oct 1944 revolt at Auschwitz. So it is primarily set around a few days within single month i.e. Oct 1944. That makes it fast paced and hard to put down.

Also, the characters are very thought provoking. I could feel their dilemmas.

[Lilisa]

Gunit Kaur wrote: "Tasha wrote: "No but I see it get very high ratings. Did you like it?"

I loved it. It is a dramatization of the Oct 1944 revolt at Auschwitz. So it is primarily set around a few days within single..."

I haven’t read it either, Gunit. It does sound interesting - great you enjoyed it!

For some reason, I’m remembering a Jakub and Anna in another historical fiction book set in Auschwitz. Since this book is based a true story I’m wondering if I’ve read another book based on the same story. Anyone know?

[Gunit Kaur]

Lilisa wrote: "Gunit Kaur wrote: "Tasha wrote: "No but I see it get very high ratings. Did you like it?"

I loved it. It is a dramatization of the Oct 1944 revolt at Auschwitz. So it is primarily set around a few..."

This is also a historical fiction whose premise is based on the Oct 1944 revolt. So, perhaps this is the one you've read.

Also, let me tell you something interesting. When I googled to check if there is another book with characters named Anna & Jakub, I found that there was a real woman named Anna Langfus who survived the holocaust. She was an author and her husband was someone named Jakub!!
Chills! I have literal chills!

[Lilisa]

Gunit Kaur wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Gunit Kaur wrote: "Tasha wrote: "No but I see it get very high ratings. Did you like it?"

I loved it. It is a dramatization of the Oct 1944 revolt at Auschwitz. So it is primarily s..."

Yes, tragic that this all occurred, so, so sad…

[Kristie]

I've not read it either, but I do read a lot of WWII fiction. It sounds really interesting.

[Gunit Kaur]

Lilisa wrote: "Gunit Kaur wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Gunit Kaur wrote: "Tasha wrote: "No but I see it get very high ratings. Did you like it?"

I loved it. It is a dramatization of the Oct 1944 revolt at Auschwitz. S..."

Yes... One of the darkest moment of humanity... :(

[Elyse]

Got a widget for , the sequel to , which I also got from NG and really enjoyed. It's funny because I *just* looked for it the other day and it wasn't there!

[Kristie]

I got a widget for that one as well, but haven't read the first. I haven't decided if I'll accept it yet.

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "I got a widget for that one as well, but haven't read the first. I haven't decided if I'll accept it yet."

The first one was really cute! There are some graphic sex scenes if you're not into that. Or if you are. lol. But you do have till May to read both! ;)

[Kristie]

Does this one build off the other or is it basically a standalone with a side character or something like that?

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "Does this one build off the other or is it basically a standalone with a side character or something like that?"

Standalone with a side character from the first book becoming the main character. 99% of trilogy romances these days is that theme!

[Kristie]

They sure seem to be. That’s why I guessed that. Makes it easy to jump in though.

[Lilisa]

I’m curious, how do you all decide when to read NG books - when you download them or do you wait to read them closer to the pub dates?

[Kristie]

Lilisa wrote: "I’m curious, how do you all decide when to read NG books - when you download them or do you wait to read them closer to the pub dates?"

I mostly just try to read them in publication order and before the pub dates as much as possible. I'd love to read them as I download them, but I'm not a fast reader, so when I get a new book it just goes into the reading order based on it's pub date and I get to it as soon as possible.

What is your process like?

[Lilisa]

Kristie wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "I’m curious, how do you all decide when to read NG books - when you download them or do you wait to read them closer to the pub dates?"

I mostly just try to read them in publication..."

Thanks Kristie, good to hear your approach. In the past I’ve pressured myself to read them as close to when I download them - for some reason I feel I have to get to them right away even if their pub dates are further out! I’ve started to back off and pace myself. I have four books with pub dates a further out and was debating whether I should start one or hold off a bit. I have so many other TBR books I’d like to get to. You’ve helped me decide - I’m going to hold off for a bit, thanks!

[Elyse]

Lilisa wrote: "I’m curious, how do you all decide when to read NG books - when you download them or do you wait to read them closer to the pub dates?"

I wait till a month or less before the publication date.

[Tasha]

I definitely follow a pub date schedule, unless we happen to do a buddy read at which point I read them out of order.

[Lilisa]

Thanks Elyse and Tasha - very helpful!

[Kristie]

Glad I could help, Lilisa! I usually only read early if I have too many that publish at once and won't have time to read them all at that time or if I have a buddy read or challenge that the book will fit or something like that. I don't feel pressured to read them right when I download. I always download as soon as I'm approved though so I don't miss it.

[Tasha]

Same as what Kristie said.

[Lilisa]

Thanks Kristie and Tasha, good to know - I’m my own worst enemy! :-)

[Tasha]

lol

[Kristie]

Haha, at least you're less likely to miss a publication date!

[Lilisa]

🤣

[Elyse]

Tasha wrote: "I got approved for The Book Woman's Daughter publishing in May. So excited as I loved The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek."

I just read The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, finally, it was so good!! Got declined for the sequel though. 😑 Maybe Bookish First will have it in the coming months.

[Tasha]

oh no. But I'm glad you loved the first one! I hope they do have it. I always forget about them, even though I get emails to remind me.

[Kristie]

I just won I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys from Bookish. I haven't gotten it yet though. Super excited for it.

I've had The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek on my TBR forever, but haven't gotten to it yet.