What did you read ~~ March 2023

[Marie]

Alias Reader wrote: "You had another stellar month, Marie. Thanks for sharing. Even though the Konrath was a 3/5 for you, April was a good month for you !...."

Thank you so much, Alias! :)

[Marie]

madrano wrote: "Marie, your enthusiasm for books you read shines through your reviews, whether you like a book or not. It’s a pleasure to read about them.

Your disappointment in the Konrath sounds valid, which is

Thanks for sharing about the books you read last month. I also appreciate that you share the covers. This genre consistently has some of the most interesting covers i’ve seen."

Horror book covers are always unique and amazing to me. I am always seeing covers that just are different in that genre compared to some other genres. Sometimes I see unique covers in fantasy books though. :)

[madrano]

So many options!

[Gabriella]

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

[madrano]

Lilac Girls—Martha Hall Kelly. Gabriella, what did you think of this debut novel? It sounds good.

[Alias Reader]

madrano wrote: "Lilac Girls—Martha Hall Kelly. Gabriella, what did you think of this debut novel? It sounds good."

"Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades."

Yes, it sounds good. I hope it lived up to your expectations, Gabriella.

[Michele]

madrano wrote: "Lilac Girls—Martha Hall Kelly. Gabriella, what did you think of this debut novel? It sounds good."

My book club read this one. I tried to listen on tape, but I thought the writing was bad. After three tries, during which I talked back to my Alexa, I gave up. The rest of the ladies loved this book, though, so I was the odd duck who didn't.

[Alias Reader]

Michele wrote:during which I talked back to my Alexa, I gave up. The rest of the ladies loved this book, though, so I was the odd duck who didn't.

LOL. I usually listen to Alexa when I go to sleep. I listen to podcasts.

When I belonged to an in person book club, I often was the odd duck out. I think it's because I prefer non fiction.

[madrano]

Michele wrote: "After three tries, during which I talked back to my Alexa, I gave up….”

LOL, Michele. Did she reply? When i mumble to my books that something is amiss, they remains silent. I’d prefer a bit of sass, i think. Having already read one 3-perspective story about WWII this year, this novel didn’t call to me.

[Michele]

Alexa doesn’t respond to complaints, I noticed. But she will often yell out when nobody is speaking to her.

[Alias Reader]

Michele wrote: "Alexa doesn’t respond to complaints, I noticed. But she will often yell out when nobody is speaking to her."

For some reason Monday though Friday my Alexa turns on and gives me the news at 7 AM. I've googled to try to find out how to stop this but to no avail. :( I think my Alexa must be related to David Goggins ! -- Navy Seal and author David Goggins

[Michele]

Ha! Do you have an Alexa app on your phone? You may be able to stop newscasts from there. I cant get mine to turn up the volume. Can never hear her. 21C problems

[madrano]

Michele wrote: "Alexa doesn’t respond to complaints, I noticed. But she will often yell out when nobody is speaking to her."

How funny. Loneliness or energy saver?

[Alias Reader]

Michele wrote: "Ha! Do you have an Alexa app on your phone? You may be able to stop newscasts from there. I cant get mine to turn up the volume. Can never hear her. 21C problems"

No. On my phone I have Siri. I can put the Alexa app on that and see if that gives me any options to stop reoccurring alarms. Though when I look on the website form my laptop there is no such alarm set.

It's so odd. I can call Amazon for the Alexa issue. I just haven't bothered. My Alexa is old. They don't even make the model I have anymore.

That's too bad that you can't get the volume to go up. On my Alexa I have a button I can tap to raise/lower volume or I can say Alexa, louder.

Yes, 21C problems. However, I know I am dependent on this technology now !

[madrano]

Smiling in recognition, Alias & Michele.