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Dec 30, 2019 06:24PM
Looking forward to another great year of reading!
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1. The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald. I read this one for a book group I'm in. Enjoyed the author's writing style, dark humor, and wit!
2. Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer. A little taste of Nantucket at Christmas time. Thayer's characters and descriptive writing give the reader a glimpse of the island lifestyle in the winter months. A NetGalley advance reader copy that I finally had some time to read!
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Elyse wrote: "Three books down, Annie, you're cruising! A book a week is a great start!"Elyse, Thanks! Here's hoping I can keep up the momentum.
Looks like you're off to a great start this year also!
4. The Night Swim by Megan Goldin. I had the pleasure of reading an e-galley of this new thriller - publication date is August 4, 2020. This was a perfect read for me - subject that tears at the heart, great characters, and twisty enough to keep me th urning the pages.
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Have you also read her debut, The Escape Room? I had so many questions at the end of it. But I do want to read this one. Waiting to see if NG approves me!
Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "4. The Night Swim by Megan Goldin. I had the pleasure of reading an e-galley of this new thriller - publication date is August 4, 2020. This was a pe..."Elyse, I did read her debut, The Escape Room. I enjoyed it but somehow it felt a bit lacking. I enjoyed The Night Swim much more! Hope NG gives you the go ahead soon!
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Ugh I just checked and I was declined. :( Well, that's okay as I really need to get my ratio up!
Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "4. The Night Swim by Megan Goldin. I had the pleasure of reading an e-galley of this new thriller - publication date is A..."Boy, I know that feeling! Sometimes wonder if I'll ever get my ratio anywhere near the suggested percentage...
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I'm seriously in awe of those who have the 80% or higher ratio! I just love free books too much and I went way overboard when I first started with NG. lol. So now I'm trying to get better. I'm only at 20%...eep. But I did go up 4% since last January! lol. I really need to STOP REQUESTING. But I can't. So I'm trying to read more!
Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "4. The Night Swim by Megan Goldin. I had the pleasure of reading an e-galley of this new thri..."I'm finally at 48% but it took my forever to reach it. I also struggle with too many requests - it's a very real problem, lol!!
5. The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler. Enjoyable thriller, probably 3.5 stars for me. My first book by this author - will probably be checking out more of her novels.
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I wasn't wild about this one either.
6. The Last Letter from Juliet by Melanie Hudson. Enjoyable enough historical fiction, but many typos/grammar issues which I found really bothered me!7. Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life by Anne Bogel. This was an e-galley, book publishing date is March 3rd. Review to come. Well written!
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Oh no, that's awful! I have a hard time liking a book if there are multiple grammatical errors. It's painful!
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EEEEEEK, typos bother me a rage-level amount.
Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "6. The Last Letter from Juliet by Melanie Hudson. Enjoyable enough historical fiction, but many typos/grammar issues which I found really bothered me!..."Juli, LOL! Me too!
8. A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler. Read an ARC of this with one of my reading groups. Great choice for book groups, lots to discuss!
10. Dinner with Edward: A Story of an Unexpected Friendship by Isabel Vincent. I read this memoir with a book group. Enjoyable read.11. Wildland by Rebecca Hodge. This fast-paced book helped get me out of a reading slump! Just what I needed!
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I'm hoping to read this one soon, picked it for BOTM!
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I just finished this! Definitely a quick read! It kept me engaged the whole time.
13. Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn14. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
15. Sea Wife by Amity Gaige
16. Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
17. The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton
The last few weeks have been very productive for my reading life. What a nice change!
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14. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
15. Sea Wife by ..."
Woohoo that's always nice! I have not read or heard of any of them! lol. But I do have a couple other Peter Swanson books in my TBR.
Wow! Can't believe it's been so long since I've updated my list. I'll blame it on the crazy year!18. The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew
19. How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior
20. The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
21. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
22. The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
23. All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
24. The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir
25. Don't Look for Me by Wendy Walker
26. Paris Never Leaves You by Ellen Feldman
27. The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates
28. The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings by Edgar Allan Poe
29. One by One by Ruth Ware
30. The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
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18. The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew
19. [book:How the..."
This year is crazy! I just caught up on updating my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. I love that you read Poe!
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Did you enjoy it? I just read it as well and I loved it!
Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "31. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig."Did you enjoy it? I just read it as well and I loved it!"
Yes, I loved it!
32. Wicked New Hampshire by Renee Mallett This was a Christmas gift - loved it!33. Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien A family favorite!
34. A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection by Steve Martin.I believe this will wrap up 2020 for me.
Looking forward to 2021!
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33. Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien ..."
Well then, I HAVE to read Wicked NH because I live here! And Hoopla has it, cool! Sounds fun!
I just read Letters from Father Christmas yesterday! So cute! I must buy it in hard copy!
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