Posted June 2, 2023 Book Number: 257 Number Of Pages: 464 Book Title: The Song That Moves the Sun Author: Anna Bright Book Number: 258 Number Of Pages: 320 Book Title: Where Darkness Blooms Author: Andrea Hannah Share this post Link to post
Posted June 3, 2023 Book Number: 13 Number Of Pages: 304 Book Title: The Maid Author: Nita Prose Summary: Molly lives to clean, which is why she's such a good maid. But when a VIP real estate mogul winds up dead in one of her rooms, she will have to overcome her inability to read social cues to help police find out who the murderer is before the crime is pinned on her. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 3, 2023 Book Number: 259 Number Of Pages: 342 Book Title: The Final Girl Support Group Author: Grady Hendrix Book Number: 260 Number Of Pages: 341 Book Title: Daughter of the Siren Queen Author: Tricia Levenseller Share this post Link to post
Posted June 5, 2023 Book Number: 261 Number Of Pages: 320 Book Title: Lord of the Fly Fest Author: Goldy Moldavsky Book Number: 262 Number Of Pages: 368 Book Title: Ashlords Author: Scott Reintgen Share this post Link to post
Posted June 5, 2023 Book Number: 71 Number Of Pages: 456 Book Title: The Other Nadia Bisset Author: C.A. Whittman Summary: Carla Bisset is the mother of twins, Nadia and Lydia, two beautiful little girls. When Lydia goes missing, her peaceful life is upended. Rating: 3.5/5 This novel is... alright. Like, I'll read the last two to get the rest of the story, but for now... I dunno. Weird and weird is what I can say. Book Number: 72 Number Of Pages: 304 Book Title: This Delicious Death Author: Kayla Cottingham Summary: Four friends go to a desert music festival held two years after an event created ghouls, actual human eating ghouls. Someone is making them feral, and our girls have to figure out who. Rating: 5/5 Eeeeee! I loved this book! A trans main character/love interest? Sign me up! ❤️ Share this post Link to post
Posted June 6, 2023 I'll probably only finish one book by the time the challenge is up, but I'd like to join! Share this post Link to post
Posted June 6, 2023 Book Number: 48 Number of Pages: 301 Book Title: Those We Love Most Author: Lee Woodruff Summary: The tragic death of a nine-year-old boy affects his whole extended family. The story centrals four people, Maura, Margaret, Pete, and Roger. Their whole world is turned upside down after the death of Maura and Pete's son, James. Margaret and Roger are Maura's parents. They must all re-examine some of their bad decisions in the wake of this accident, as they rebuild their lives. Review: I couldn't find anyone in this story that I could really like very much. They all seemed so selfish that the resolution and repair of their relationships just seemed totally unlikely and contrived. I cannot recommend this book. While it may have had good storytelling, the story was painful to read and the conclusion to me rang false and was ultimately unsatisfying. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) Book Number: 109 Number Of Pages: 247 Book Title: Under the Egg Author: Laura Marx Fitzgerald Summary: When her grandfather dies, Theodora must solve his cryptic last words. Edited June 11, 2023 by Lagie typo Share this post Link to post
Posted June 12, 2023 Book Number: 263 Number Of Pages: 496 Book Title: Beasts of Ruin Author: Ayana Gray Book Number: 264 Number Of Pages: 592 Book Title: Cherish Author: Tracy Wolff Share this post Link to post
Posted June 14, 2023 Book Number: 49 Number of Pages: 402 Book Title: The Mayfair Bookshop Author: Eliza Knight Summary: Story in 2 timelines, concerning two women, both connected with a London bookstore. The WWII parts are a sort of historical fiction about the author Nancy Mitford. The modern timeline involves Lucy, a book curator with a job in Washington, DC, who gets the opportunity to go to London and work on a collaboration at the Mayfair Bookshop, where Nancy had also worked. Review: I had never heard of Nancy Mitford before reading this book, but am now thinking I must try to find one of her books to read. The parts of the book about her were fascinating. The parts about Lucy were less so, just too predictable for me -- young American woman gets dream opportunity in London, meets man, falls in love, decides to stay. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 16, 2023 Book Number: 265 Number Of Pages: 480 Book Title: A River Enchanted Author: Rebecca Ross Book Number: 266 Number Of Pages: 321 Book Title: Losing Hope Author: Colleen Hoover Book Number: 267 Number Of Pages:176 Book Title: Finding Cinderella Author: Colleen Hoover Share this post Link to post
Posted June 17, 2023 Book Number: 73 Number Of Pages: 246 Book Title: Dastardly Deeds at St. Brides Author: Debbie Young Summary: A young woman escapes her husband and begins working at an all-girl's school. Rating: 4.5/5 For being a book that I chose since the author's last name started with a 'Y,' it's okay. The characters were amusing, the plot wasn't great, but not too bad. I'm amused. Book Number: 74 Number Of Pages: 432 Book Title: How to Sell a Haunted House Author: Grady Hendrix Summary: When her parents pass away from a tragic car accident, two siblings have to team up to sell their parents' haunted home, after getting it cleared up of course! Rating: 5/5 Ya'll. I got to read the term "puppet wall" several times, and I am here for it! Book Number: 75 Number Of Pages: 721 Book Title: Sleeping Beauties Author: Stephen King, Owen King Summary: The women of the world are falling into deep sleep, becoming covered in some sort of strange webbing and not waking back up. Only Evie Black seems to be a normal sleeping woman... Rating: 4.5/5 I love Stephen King and reading a book that he wrote with his son, Owen, was fun. The characters were great, like Jeannette (#justiceforjeannette btw), and of course, the plot was interesting. I really liked it, but it's not my favorite book by this illustrious author. Book Number: 76 Number Of Pages: 240 Book Title: Her Deepest Fear Author: Kelly Utt Summary: Young mother, Cate, loses her husband in an accident, and now she's in the crosshairs to be arrested for his murder. Things may not be as they seem... Rating: 3.5/5 Welp. That book was... okay? Um... Cate isn't my favorite, but I do like her brother, James. It just tries to do too much, I think, but it's not terrible. I hope the author gets better, and I may one day read the author's next book just to see. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 18, 2023 Book Number: 50 Number Of Pages: 301 Book Title: It's Better This Way Author: Debbie Macomber Summary: After her marriage falls apart, one woman's struggle to pick up the pieces finally leads to a new beginning -- but is the past truly behind her? Review: I enjoyed this book, but it stretched credulity with how quickly the badly damaged relationships could be mended. The main characters were likable and sympathetic. I just felt it didn't give a proper perspective on the difficulties of blending families (even -- or perhaps, especially -- with adult children), when there is deep-seated animosity between some of them. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Ouch, june is not great on term of reading 😅 not a slump but was on vacation for 2 weeks and didnt get much reading done Book Number: 81 Number Of Pages: 384 Book Title: What Does This Button Do ? An Autobiography Author: Bruce Dickinson Summary: The autobiography of Iron Maiden's singer Bruce Dickinson. Dickinson twrites about his professional life as a singer and other professional activities (fencing, piloting, radiohost and a few other things). Edited June 20, 2023 by Little-Star Share this post Link to post
Posted June 23, 2023 Book Number: 51 Number of Pages: 287 Book Title: Come Rain or Come Shine Author: Jan Karon Summary: Dooley Kavanagh has just graduated from vet school and opened his own practice. As he and his childhood sweetheart Lace Harper plan their wedding they know money will be tight for a while. So they plan a simple farm wedding with a potluck reception. Of course nothing is ever quite as simple as it seems, but the wedding turns out even better than they could have hoped. Review: Series alert! Do not even try to read this book if you have not read at least some of the previous 12 in the series. All the loveable characters that have shown up in all the Mitford novels that went before show up in this one! I had read the first 5, so was familiar with a lot of the people, and still got lost. Also, the author has an annoying habit of changing from one character's viewpoint to another without warning. Still it was a heartwarming and engrossing story. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 23, 2023 Book Number: 77 Number Of Pages: 317 Book Title: The Honest Lies Author: Elizabeth Lyvers Summary: Woman looses her husband, but he's not the best husband that she thought he was. His friend comes to her rescue until he's accused of murdering the husband. (I read too many books that are just this sort of summary lol) Rating: 4.5/5 I really loved the characters from this novel, especially Pete. He was great. Also... Asher is an adorable name for a baby. Book Number: 78 Number Of Pages: 336 Book Title: My Best Friend's Exorcism Author: Grady Hendrix Summary: After a skinny-dipping gone wrong, sophomore in high school Gretchen is possessed by a demon. Her best friend, Abby, has to figure out how to save her. Rating: 5/5 This author is so good! He's so brilliant at making things spooky without making it super-duper cheesy! Also the references to the 80s were perfection! I love it! Share this post Link to post
Posted June 25, 2023 Book Number: 52 Number Of Pages: 160 Book Title: The Gift of Empathy Author: Joel P. Bretscher and Kenneth C. Haugk Summary: Imagine a world where everyone's go-to way of relating is empathy. That is the world this book aims to make a reality, equipping readers to relate in empathetic ways that make a difference in people's lives. Review: I read this book in preparation for a continuing education session for our caring ministry at church. It shows practical ways of relating to others that can make them feel heard and valued. Simple in theory, but takes practice to put into action. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 25, 2023 Book Number: 268 Number Of Pages:448 Book Title: The Dream Runners Author: Shveta Thakrar Book Number: 269 Number Of Pages: 384 Book Title: The Iron Vow Author: Julie Kagawa Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2023 Book Number: 53 Number of Pages: 229 Book Title: So Sorry For Your Loss Author: Dina Gachman Summary: Since losing her mother to cancer in 2018 and her sister to alcoholism less than 3 years later, the author has dedicated herself to understanding what it means to grieve, how to live with loss, and the ways we stay connected to those we miss. This book is a mix of personal stories and advice from experts. Review: When I saw this book in my library's new book listings, I thought it might be useful to me in my caring ministry through my church. It did provide some insights, but the author also makes the assumption that everyone's grief is as overwhelming and long-lasting as hers. I have not found that to be true. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2023 Book Number: 270 Number Of Pages: 186 Book Title: Mysteries of Thorn Manor Author: Margaret Rogerson Book Number: 271 Number Of Pages: 320 Book Title: Borrow My Heart Author: Kasie West Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2023 Book Number: 1 Number of Pages: 804 Book Title: The Priory of the Orange Tree Author: Samantha Shannon Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2023 Book Number: 14 Number Of Pages: 229 Book Title: Irish the Demon Slayer Author: C.T. Markee Summary: This YA fantasy tale features Irish, a 12-year-old boy descended from legendary Irish heroes. After hearing trees speak to him while being out with his friends Streak and Huff, followed by strange earthquakes and attacks, Irish consults a seer who tells him it's his destiny to protect the Otherworld from a demonic force. After demons capture his sister, will he and his friends succeed? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2023 Book Number: 110 Number Of Pages: 383 Book Title: The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation Author: Rosemary Sullivan Summary: Retired FBI agent Vincent Pankoke and a team of investigators pore over tens of thousands of pages of documents and interview scores of descendents to find the answer. The cover quote says "Less a mystery unsolved than a secret well kept". Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) Book Number: 79 Number Of Pages: 285 Book Title: The Broken Places Author: Blaine Daigle Summary: Losing his uncle and Dad in one day, Ryne decides to spend some time in his family's cabin in the northern part of the Yukon with two buddies. Thing do not end well... Rating: 5/5 So this is a brand new author, and he did a fantastic job with creating a spooky atmosphere, providing tension, and adding a hint of body horror! Pretty great, Mr. Daigle! Book Number: 80 Number Of Pages: 294 Book Title: The Shuddering Author: Ania Ahlboen (I may have misspelled this, sorry) Summary: Five people in a cabin, while the snow and monsters stir outside. Rating: Okay so this book has a dog in it named Oona, so that's a 5/5 for me. lol. It's really good too, so that helps! Book Number: 81 Number Of Pages: 354 Book Title: The Girls in the Water Author: Victoria Jenkins Summary: Dead ladies in water. Two lady detectives. Rating: 5/5 The characters balance one another out, and it's nice to see two detectives that are women instead of a man and woman team. Book Number: 82 Number Of Pages: 274 Book Title: Ashwood's Girls Author: J.R. Erickson Summary: Skeletons found. House built anyway. Ghosts. Mystery. Murder? Rating: 5/5 Alright, so Erickson is one of my favorite authors to read on Kindle Unlimited! She's fantastic at all the things needed for writing! This particular series of books are based loosely on true crime stories, which is fun and incredible! Book Number: 83 Number Of Pages: 288 Book Title: Beyond Good and Evil Author: L.T Vargus/Tim McBain/E.M Smith Summary: Bodies found. It's up to Loshak to put together the pieces of who's killing people in Miami. Rating: 5/5 How could I not give a novel about the best detective ever a 5/5??? Loshak is perfection~ ❤️ Man... I should update this more often. lol Edit to ask: Will another thread be made after this one runs its course? Edited June 30, 2023 by AsymDoll13 Share this post Link to post
Posted July 1, 2023 6 hours ago, AsymDoll13 said: Edit to ask: Will another thread be made after this one runs its course? Yes of Course ! Going to put it up soon ! Share this post Link to post
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