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Kristie wrote: "Oh my gosh, Vicki! That is a lot. Thank goodness you had a motorhome to stay in. I don't have either of those yet, but I may end up with both. I've been really trying not to request too many beca..."
I also got Darling Girls, it's still READ NOW!
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Vicki, I got approved for Only If You're Lucky!
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Only If You're Lucky here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I won't be around much for probably the first half of 2024 as I am currently 21 weeks pregnant and due on Jan 9! And this is my first so I have no idea how much my reading will be affected. Obviously it WILL be affected but people (my family lol) don't seem to realize that I squeeze in reading at any moment or minute, even if it's just a page at a time. lol.
Elyse wrote: "I won't be around much for probably the first half of 2024 as I am currently 21 weeks pregnant and due on Jan 9! And this is my first so I have no idea how much my reading will be affected. Obvious..."Congratulations, Elyse!
Yay! Congratulations Elyse! How exciting! and Yes! I'm the same way, I carry a book around with me everywhere and if I don't have a physical one or my kindle, I have my phone and audiobooks! lol I hope you find time to still read in the midst of your happy but tiring days!
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Shruti morethanmylupus wrote: "Congratulations, Elyse!..."Thank you, Shruti!
Trisha wrote: "Yay! Congratulations Elyse! How exciting! and Yes! I'm the same way, I carry a book around with me everywhere and if I don't have a physical one or my kindle, I have my phone and audiobooks! lol I..."
Thank you, Trisha! Yes, I have a physical book or device on me at all times, I even listen to my audiobook in the shower via Bluetooth speaker so I'm sure I'll manage to squeeze in *some* reading. I know I won't be reading my usual 300 books next year but that's okay! lol
Kristie wrote: "Congratulations, Elyse! That is very happy, exciting news. :)"Thank you, Kristie!
Yay Elyse!What an exciting time. I am sure the new baby will be reading with you in no time! :)
Vicki Willis wrote: "Well, it has been a time. I had 8 books to read for August and I am on number 7 now - that is good.
School started - that is going well
I had a water leak and it turned into a big project where I..."
Wow! Just seeing this now. I hope all is on the way to normal.
Kristie wrote: "I've requested it as well. I love what I've read by Stacy Willingham so far. I'm almost always approved by St. Martins, so fingers crossed. I'm also still hoping to get the audio later so I'm not s..."I would like to start tracking the publishers on my end as well.
Kristie wrote: "I added Only If You're Lucky and Darling Girls to the calendar as dates to be determined with Only If You're Lucky in December and Darling Girls in 2024. I'm thinki..."I requested Only If You're Lucky. Will join the BR if I get approved.
Elyse wrote: "I won't be around much for probably the first half of 2024 as I am currently 21 weeks pregnant and due on Jan 9! And this is my first so I have no idea how much my reading will be affected. Obvious..."Congrats on your exciting time, Elyse!
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I don't track them very well. I just know that St. Martins and Macmillan Audio are where I get the most approvals and Berkley pretty much never approves me. They did one time and it was a huge shocker. Other than that one, it's a pretty quick no.
I saw that Simone St. James has a new book coming out, Murder Road. It sounds really good and is on NG, but through Berkley.
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"I requested a digital copy in order to sample the prose on my phone (since I don't have a eReader) before requesting a physical copy for review. My review will be based on the physical ARC I read (if I qualify)"
That is the entire review. How does this person get approved and Berkley declines my requests all the time? I'm sure they must have a popular blog or something. Sheesh.
I was declined for both The Sun Down Motel & The Broken Girls by this author, so I'm hesitant to even bother requesting.
Sorry for the mini-rant. lol
Vicki Willis wrote: "Yay Elyse!What an exciting time. I am sure the new baby will be reading with you in no time! :)"
Thank you, Vicki! I hope he's a reader! lol. But we've already joked that he'll be an athlete because we are NOT into any sportsball. 🤣
Evee wrote: "Congratulations, Elyse!"Thank you, Evee!!
Tasha wrote: "Congrats on your exciting time, Elyse!..."Thank you, Tasha!!
Kristie wrote: "Tasha wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I've requested it as well. I love what I've read by Stacy Willingham so far. I'm almost always approved by St. Martins, so fingers crossed. I'm also still hoping to ge..."I just got denied for Murder Road. 😭 I haven't read any of her books yet but I own The Book of Cold Cases.
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Kristie wrote: "I just went to check out the reviews on NG for Murder Road and there is only one: "I requested a digital copy in order to sample the prose on my phone (since I don't have a eReader) before reques..."
It's mind-boggling!
Found this on their publisher page on NG:
For the Penguin imprints of Berkley, Ace, and DAW, Penguin reserves the right to accept or decline requests on a case by case basis. Please note that at this time we are only approving review requests from reviewers/influencers with strong engagement rates, dedicated followings, and regular posting activity.
Kristie wrote: "I saw someone say they were declined for Murder Road in 5 minutes. It was their fastest decline ever. lol"That sounds like maybe they're auto rejecting? I'm going to request anyway even though I rarely get approval for Berkley books because I do really like her books. I've read most of them.
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This is one of those situations where I really hope they add the audio to request later, although I don't recall them offering her books on audio before.
I was (unsurprisingly) declined so I'm also crossing my fingers for an audiobook option
is it okay if Theresa and I buddy read a brand new release in this group that we're super excited about but didn't get as an arc?we're starting
today but didn't have another spot to put our thoughts
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we're starting
today but didn't have an..."Oh, I preordered that one! I'm super excited about it too. :) I need to read my book club books from the library first though. Bummer. Sure go ahead.
My copy of Holly came yesterday but I want to read If It Bleeds first as there is a short story about her in it and it's also a 2-month long buddy read at Castle Macabre blog that goes Sept 1-Oct 31. I'm planning on just reading it this month.
YES! I've heard there will be spoilers if you haven't read all the previous works with Holly in it! Eee! I'm so excited to read it!
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The Bell in the Fog? I'm reading it now and feel like it would be good for discussing.
Kristie wrote: "Does anyone have The Bell in the Fog? I'm reading it now and feel like it would be good for discussing."I don't. I passed on a widget because I haven't read Lavender House and don't have the time to! #growth 🤣
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I have to say this is a separate story, but there are some characters from the first story. I think you could read it as a standalone, but it is better if you read them in order.
Kristie wrote: "Haha... good job, Elyse! Passing on those widgets is hard. lol I have to say this is a separate story, but there are some characters from the first story. I think you could read it as a standalon..."
I do like to read in order, even if they're companion novels and not strict sequels.
Trisha wrote: "Shruti and I are starting 
- 1/19 thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
I have heard mixed reviews on this one.
Thereadingbell wrote: "I also have 
and 
"I would have liked the wishing game, but was never approved for that one.
Thereadingbell wrote: "I have 
"This one was really good. I like both Wonderland and the butcher
Trisha wrote: " thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Theresa and I are starting today!"
How many pages is this one?
Bella wrote: "Trisha wrote: " thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Theresa and I are starting today!"
How many pages is this one?"
I think it's about 480. it's pretty short for Stephen King! 😂🤣
Kristie wrote: "Does anyone have The Bell in the Fog? I'm reading it now and feel like it would be good for discussing."I would love too but I also never got around to reading (and was denied) Lavender House. I will keep this one on my radar though as I'm still very interested in it!
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I hope so! Nothing like a good book gone bad. :)
I have both 
The Engagement PartyAnd
Keep Your Friends Closepublishing on Nov. 7.
Anyone want to read either of them with me? I can start any time.
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I had 8 books to read for August and I am on number 7 now - that is good.
School started - that is going well
I had a water leak and it turned into a big project where I..."
Oh no, Vicki!! That sucks! At least you have the RV! I have requested both of those.