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July 2024 Reads

I read 8 books this month   I enjoyed them all with 4 of them rating 4 stars, and 4 of them rating 3 stars.  Here are my thoughts on each one. The Husbands - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Holly Gramazio This was a fun book to read.    It stretched my normal “based in realty” self and it was an enjoyable ride.    There were a few plot holes and I expected a little more depth as far as what Lauren learned from the experience.    But overall it kept my attention and entertained.    Sometimes that’s enough from a book. The Drowning Woman - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Robyn Harding This was our book club pick for the month and it was a good choice.    I kept guessing where it was headed and was half right and half wrong.    It wasn’t always believable and the ending was a little too easy.    But getting there was a fun ride.   The plot does have some loose similarities to Housemaid - different settings but still a lot alike.    So you may want some time between reading those two books if both are on your radar. The Librarianist -
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January 2024

  My thoughts on the books I read this month.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “First Lie Wins” -  Ashley Elston I went into this pretty much blind.  I had seen it all over the place and it was recommended by a friend.  I’m so glad that she did because it pushed it to the front of my want to read list.   This is a well written cat and mouse story.  I found just enough crumbs along the trail to keep the story moving forward.  The flashbacks in time all tied in nicely with the story, there was a good balance of character development and plot and while there were a few surprises, they were ones that were logical.   I didn’t realize this was written by a Louisiana author and was based in Louisiana until I started the book.  That adds a little extra for me. But no matter where you live, this is one for any reader of thrillers. Thanks Gayle for pushing it up my TBR.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bright Young Women - Jessica Knoll A good fictional telling of the victims story.  I graduated college in 1978 so I remember the fear the
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November Wrap Up

  The Bodyguard - Katherine Center I don’t read many RomCom’s but give me a Katherine Center book and I’ll dive in.    Characters and situations are believable, good writing and just a fun read.   Harry’s Trees - Jon Cohen This was a re-read for book club.    I first read it almost 5 years ago and I loved it.    As a second time through, I still like it but it lost a little something.    My advice, go in blind.   Saving Emma - Allen Eskens Allen Eskens is another author that I enjoy his stories.    This is not my favorite of his, but it is still a good one.    I don’t think the cover reflects the story, but that’s a small complaint.   What Have We Done - Alex Finlay The characters and the plot in this story are well developed.    The action is at a good pace and the writing is descriptive.     I haven’t read Alex Findlay before but will be adding some of his books to my Mount TBR.  Happiness Falls - Angie Kim I had heard a lot about this book and was looking forward to reading it.    T
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August 2023 Books

August was one of the better months so far.  I read 12 books.  I guess that 's what happens when you don't have any trips.  8 of the 12 books were above average, 2 were average, and 2 below.  Here's my thoughts - Dollbaby   Laura Lane McNeal This was a book for Book Club.   I had not heard of it so it was nowhere on my radar.   Set in New Orleans during the fight for civil rights.  Even though that is the time, it is not a deep story.   The author is from New Orleans and at times it seems more like a travel brochure than a story.   There is a lot of local cultural references with an explanation for each.  This is this authors first (and only) novel.  I was suspicious of this being her first novel while reading and then confirmed it.   For me, it was an average read.   We did have some good discussion at Book Cub and it was interesting hearing other views about the story and characters. ⭐⭐⭐ French Braid Anne Tyler Anne Tyler did it again.   I think she is one of the best at
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JANUARY 2023 BOOKS READ

  The new year started out with a decent month of reading.   I finished eight books.   Only 1 was a five star, 2 came in at four stars, 3 at three and 2 at two.  As usual, my 2 star books were rated much higher by the majority of people, so what do I know?!   Maybe you will find a book or two here that you will enjoy.   As always, I welcome your recommendations.   What cha got?? I started out with one of my 2 star books and finished with one - but I enjoyed the "in betweens".     Bewilderment  by Richard Powers Theo Byrne is a astrobiologist who along with his son, Robin, is grieving the death of his wife and learning how to do life without her.   Robin is an unusual 9 year old who thinks and feels deeply - to the point of some thinking he should be on psychoactive drugs.   Theo is not sure that is the answer and steps into the world of experimental treatment.   A common thread throughout the story is also Robin's concern about the planet and the destruction of it. I did
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September was just an ok month for me as far as reading goes.  I only read 7 books.  2 of those books were better than average, 3 were average and 3 below average.   My favorite was "A Slow Fire Burning."    I usually hit a little slump sometime during the year.   I'm not sure if it will pick up in October, but so far it is a good start.    I hope your September was better than mine and that you have happy reading ahead! The Chain Adrian McKinty A letter chain - but in real life - that involves kidnapping and extortion.  A child is kidnapped and the parent receives a phone call informing them that the "ransom" is for them to pay and to kidnap another child.  In the middle of a health crisis, Rachel finds herself caught in the chain.   Now she must face what she is willing to do in order to save her daughter.    This plot sounded so promising.   I expected it to be a "sitting on the edge of my seat" book, but I never came close to that.   First off, I d
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