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I finished my 78th book
I started
yesterday...which when I complete it will make Jeff Shaara my most read author with my finishing of my 18th book by him...
I feel shattered in the best possible way after finishing
Swimming to Lundy by Amanda Prowse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.91 rounded to 4 stars review of All the Way Gone by Joanna Schaffhausen:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery / Crime Novel
Overall, this was a tense, emotional, and suspenseful novel with an unusual and riveting story arc that kept me engaged throughout.
Here is my 4.22 rounded to 4 stars review of Zero Sum by John Gilstrap:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Action Thriller
Intense, Suspenseful
Gripping Scenes
Plenty of Action
Nicholas LaMarca wrote: "I started Project Hail Mary and so far I am really liking it..."I loved it and especially recommend the audio. Terrific performance!
My review of Project Hail Mary
Zadie Smith's 'New Yorker' story The Embassy of Cambodia, is about neither an embassy nor Cambodia, but about Fatou, a young Ivory Coast woman living near the embassy in England, a scary place for someone like her to be right now, I imagine.
My review of The Embassy of Cambodia
Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Passions in Death by J.D. Robb:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural - near-future - some romance
Robb is an excellent storyteller who combines a clever plot with gripping scenes, lots of solid police investigation, and engaging characters with depth.
This one was a little slower paced than some, but still great.
A dual reality concept that works really well!
The Other Year by Rea Frey ⭐⭐⭐⭐.1 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
An absorbing historical mystery
The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen ⭐⭐⭐⭐.2 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Out the Window is exactly where she went in Lawrence Block's story, which he narrated himself in exactly the right voice. Now I want to find more of his #MatthewScudder crime series. 
My review of Out the Window
Confusing, disappointing.
Only the Guilty Survive by Kate Robards ⭐.5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Physicians of Vilnoc by Lois McMaster Bujold
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
An edge of your seat mystery/thriller
The Girl in the Dark by Zoë Sharp ⭐⭐⭐⭐.3 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
the Mystery of the Blue Train, The Catcher in the Rye, Born to Run, and Sociopath: A Memoir
Here is my 3.88 rounded to 4 stars review of City of Secrets by P.J. Tracy:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural / Crime Novel
4th book in the Detective Margaret Nolan series
Great characterization, complex plot, plenty of suspense and action
Love, friendship and the importance of family.
The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman ⭐⭐⭐⭐+ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Neil Gaiman at the End of the Universe by Arvind Ethan David is a delightful Audible short story narrated by 'the' Neil Gaiman himself, which makes it more fun. 
My review of The Neil Gaiman at the End of the Universe
@Melindam: When are you positing the nomination thread for October
I finished my 79th book
Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of Close to Home by Robert Dugoni:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural / Crime novel
Engaging, Twisty, and Complex Plot
Great Characterization and World-building
⭐⭐⭐.5 for
The End of Tennessee: A Memoir by Rachel M. Hanson https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished my 80th book
Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of The Broken Truth: A Thriller by Reavis Z. Wortham:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Contemporary western crime thriller
Great characterization
Tense with plenty of action
Fantastic world-building
Pulitzer-winner Elizabeth Strout has asked her much-loved characters to Tell Me Everything, and some of them open up. I reckon she should add I'm listening! because that's why they're talking. Wonderful book. Love it, of course.
My review of Tell Me Everything!
I finished my 81st book
My review of The Conditions of Unconditional Love by Alexander McCall Smith
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I generally prefer reading to listening, but audio done well can add a lot to a story. Darkness Visible by Arvind Ethan David is like a full-blown radio play, part of Audible's Earworm series of short stories. Very entertaining.
My review of Darkness Visible
⭐⭐⭐.8 for
Interpretations of Love by Jane Campbell https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Both plot and cast of characters will remain with me for a long time to come and I will probably revise my rating upwards when I have thought more about it. 💖📚
@Melindam: When are you posting thread for November nominations?
I finished my 82nd book
Here is my 4.32 rounded to 4 stars review of French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cozy Mystery
Third book in the Vintage Cookbook Cozy Mystery series
Great World-building and Characterization
Plenty of Humor
Well-Plotted
I just finished The Girl In My Dream by Jeanne’ Oliver.
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