Your Reads - currently reading or finished (2022)

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline

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[Kristine]

Kristie wrote: "That sounds fun, Kristine. I love going to author talks when I can.

I'm about 40% in right now and it's good, but a bit slow so far. I'll let you know what I think when I finish it."
Kristy, yes meeting the author is a lot of fun.

I’ll look out for your review.

[Kirsten]

I'm reading Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan

[Mark]

I just finished Midnight library it was a good ending uninspected

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Need to Know by Karen Cleveland

[Keli]

Finished "The Kind Worth Killing" by Peter Swanson. It was great. 4 - 🌟. Plenty of twists and a very satisfying ending. Currently reading "Her Last Breath" by Dan Padavona. It is not so great. It's ok enough but just that. Ok enough. Very cookie cutter, garden variety, generic suspense novel.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I put The Homewreckers aside for a couple of days. It's a bit slow-going for my taste and was taking a little longer to finish than I expected. I have The Soulmate Equation from the library and it's due back in two days, so I decided to read that first, then go back and finish Homewreckers. I got through 47% just today and so far it's been more fun and a much faster read.

I've also gone back and restarted Sundial. I had put it aside for other reads and decided to restart instead of picking up where I left off. I'm glad I did because I'm enjoying it more this time around.

I seem to be putting a lot of books aside for other reads. I seem to be feeling a bit slumpy. Hopefully, I've reached my turning point now and will fly through a few books.

[Jenna]

I loved The Soulmate Equation, Kristie. the ending was a little frustrating to me but it's still one of my favorite romances so far (I'm still a little new to this genre though).

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'm really enjoying it, Jenna. It's not my typical genre either, but I seem to be gravitating towards it more often lately. I have quite a few holds on similar books through my library right now. My only issue with the book right now (half way through) is that (view spoiler)[ the main guy was such a jerk and quite abrasive, but as soon as they get together he is immediately more intuitive to her feelings than the average guy. I see that they're playing it off as he's just shy and tends to be lost in work thought, but I'm not completely buying it yet. It was just too much of a shift too quickly. (hide spoiler)] I am trying to ignore that one bit though and am otherwise really enjoying it much more than my previous read.

If you're interested in trying out other authors in the genre, I really loved the books I've read by Katherine Center (especially Things You Save in a Fire and How to Walk Away). I also loved Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros. I think they are both excellent writers.

[Kristine]

I just got , by Jacqueline Bublitz. It sounds like such a good one. Two women in NYC, one dies and lives inside the others head. It’s a thriller, but also a character exploration of why there is so much interest in reading about dead women. I like thrillers/true crime so looking forward to this.

I started , Maggie Shipstead. This is rated so high, but have had a bit of a hard time getting into it. I think the main problem is it’s a book I need time to pay attention to, and reading some, listening to some on 🎧 is too distracting. I’ve only read 10%, so putting it aside until I finish a couple of others and then coming back to it.

Last, I love the author Lynda Cohen Loigman and was glad to get approved for . I think I will read this 2nd, as it seems like an upbeat, romantic and magical story which I’m in the mood for.

[Cammy]

Finished The Hate U Give⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Stalking Colton's Family by Geri Krotow

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finished The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews. This was a pretty average 3★ read for me.

my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kristie, Moderator]

I've started reading My Wife is Missing.

[Jenna]

Kristie wrote: "I'm really enjoying it, Jenna. It's not my typical genre either, but I seem to be gravitating towards it more often lately. I have quite a few holds on similar books through my library right now. M..."

Thank you for the recommendations, Kristie! Yes, I've been gravitating towards romance as well. It's such a perfect way to wind down from the day and has been helping me ease my stress.

In regards to the Soulmate Equation (view spoiler)[ I totally get what you mean, now that you've pointed it out. The guy was pretty horrible in the beginning and then was all of a sudden very charming and sweet. I think I just didn't mind because I loved the chemistry between the two and i'm such a sucker for the hate to love trope! (hide spoiler)] Have you read The Love Hypothesis? I thought it had very similar vibes to the Soulmate Equation but I liked it even more.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I ended up really enjoying The Soulmate Equation. I think that one shift was just too sudden for me. If it had been more gradual it wouldn't have bothered me at all.

I have not read The Love Hypothesis yet, but I plan to. It has made it onto my list of reads. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm also really looking forward to Something Wilder.

[Kristine]

Kristie wrote: "I ended up really enjoying The Soulmate Equation. I think that one shift was just too sudden for me. If it had been more gradual it wouldn't have bothered me at all.

I have not re..."
Kristie, glad you liked The Soulmate Equation. I have been reading a lot of heavy books lately and looking for a good romance. This one seems like that. Thanks.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Stranded in the Mountains by Geri Krotow

[Kirsten]

I'm listening to a historical mystery set in Elizabethan England:

To Shield the Queen by Fiona Buckley

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[Keli]

I just finished "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. It was wonderful. I'm currently reading "The Other Side of Night" by Adam Hamdy. It's really good.

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose

[Cammy]

Finished The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Once Upon a Modern Time by Regina Puckett

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called A Walk Down the Aisle by Holly Jacobs

[Cammy]

Finished Kaikeyi

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called The Sheriff's Baby Bargain by Susan Lute

[alex]

I just finished The Ghosts We Keep

[alex]

I’m also reading Little Fires Everywhere and Bully

[Kristie, Moderator]

I just finished reading My Wife Is Missing. It was pretty twisty. If you enjoy books that keep you guessing, you may enjoy this one.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am currently reading Murder on Black Swan Lane and The Lost Apothecary.

[Cammy]

Finished The Deep⭐️⭐️ and The Ex Talk⭐️⭐️⭐️

[alex]

Currently reading Far from the Tree

[Cammy]

Finished The Hacienda ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[alex]

Finished Little Fires Everywhere and Far from the Tree and started Punk 57 and Cemetery Boys

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Penelope by Bernadette Marie

[alex]

Finished Cemetery Boys

[Cammy]

Finished The Gilded Ones ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shayna Small wonderful narrator!

[alex]

Starting Yes No Maybe So

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called Heinous by Debra Webb

[Kristine]

I am reading Winterland, Rae Meadows. I just started it, but it’s about Gymnastics in the 1970’s in the Soviet Union. So far, I like it.

[Felipe]

Just Started A Column of Fire, by Ken Follet. Been reading that trilogy on "Book per Year Basis" as a long novel read in the covid years. Nowadays, this is the last, and I'm already enjoying it a lot. :)

A Column of Fire

[alex]

Finished Yes No Maybe So

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called See Him Die by Debra Webb

[alex]

Stared I Hope You Get This Message

[Christine]

I’m reading a book called See Her Die by Melinda Leigh

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finished Stay Awake today. I would definitely recommend it.
my Stay Awake review

I have just started reading Holy Chow and The Lost Apothecary .