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What I Read This Week: August 28, 2022

August 28, 2022

This was my birthday week and I managed to finish five books! Monogamy by Sue Miller Literary fiction/Audiobook I was expecting this novel to be more compelling, maybe with a mystery element but it wasn’t that at all. While beautifully written, this is a slow […]

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What I Read This Week: June 19, 2022

June 19, 2022

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover Contemporary romance My feelings about this book are mixed. On one hand, it was a fast paced, engaging read. On the other hand, it felt emotionally manipulative. It’s like the author made everything about the book as gut wrenching […]

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What I Read This Week: June 12, 2022

June 13, 2022

Yesterday I was traveling home from the Huntington’s Disease Society of America‘s annual convention, so I wasn’t able to get my post up. I still want you to see what I read last week, so here’s my post a day late! What I Read This […]

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What I Read This Week: February 20, 2022

February 20, 2022

I finished two books this week. The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry Young adult/Magical realism This wasn’t the magical journey I was expecting. Instead it’s more of a sci-fi tale. There’s young love and time travel and high school football. Emily Henry […]

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What I Read This Week: November 6, 2021

November 7, 2021

I finished four books this week and they were all pretty good! This puts me at 171 for the year, creeping closer to my goal of 200 for the year! The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery Non-fiction I was expecting this book to […]

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What I Read This Week: September 5, 2021

September 5, 2021

I can’t believe it’s September already! You may have noticed I haven’t been posting with my usual regularity lately. As I mentioned in my last post, this is because I’ve had family stuff going on and am care taking my dad post-surgery. I’m hoping to […]

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What I Read This Week: August 29, 2021

August 29, 2021

Despite having a hectic week personally, I was able to finish three books. This books my total for the year at 133. The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang Contemporary Romance This is book three in The Kiss Quotient series, but could easily be read as […]

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What I Read This Week: August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021

Thanks to a non-COVID virus that had me out of commission for a few days, I finished five books this week and they were all pretty good reads. Luster by Raven Leilani Literary fiction This novel knocked my socks off! It’s the story of a […]

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Five Things Friday: August 13, 2021

August 13, 2021

Hello and welcome to Friday the 13th. I saw this meme on Facebook this morning and it really resonated with me! Something that made me happy this week: My husband and I went camping with friends for four days this week. Camping isn’t my favorite, […]

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Five Things Friday: August 6, 2021

August 6, 2021

Hello and welcome to the first Friday in August. Something that made me happy this week: Some friends stopped in when they were passing through the area on a road trip. Their daughter drew this portrait of my dog, Tinsley, and presented it to him. […]

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My mission is to get you out of your reading comfort zone! I can recommend the “right” books for whatever you're facing in life. I weed out the overhyped trendy titles. By sharing my experiences, I will lead you to a richer reading life. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Dark Matter
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Dark Matter
by Blake Crouch
What if you were able to go back in life and take the path not taken? It's a fascinating concept. It took a little while to get into, and I got bogged down by the heavy science in the middle but otherwise this is a pretty good book. It's...
The Silent Wife
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The Silent Wife
by A. S. A. Harrison
This is a thriller that unravels gradually. The twists aren't sharp but they are there. Every single character is unlikable, their behavior deplorable, but I couldn't help rooting for them at times. I went back and forth between the audi...
A Separation
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A Separation
by Katie Kitamura
Three and a half stars. This book wasn't what I expected from reading the dust jacket, it's not an intense thriller. There is a mystery gradually unfolding, which we learn about from the first person narration of a wife who reluctantly a...
Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction
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Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction
by Elizabeth Vargas
Three and a half stars. I was not familiar with Elizabeth Vargas prior to reading this, but I admire her greatly now. This is a brutally honesty memoir, written with grace and good intentions. The writing is a bit superficial at times, I...
Into the Water
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Into the Water
by Paula Hawkins
I pushed myself through this book because I thought it *had* to get better. The last 25 pages were the best part because I got resolution of open issues, but otherwise reading this was a waste of time. The story was sloooow and felt supe...

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