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Books You’re on the Fence About - 2024
Friends and the Golden Age of the Sitcom by Joanna Hagan
As a FRIENDS fan, I expected far more from this.
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I'm finishing the week with a review of
26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse. This thriller was a bit uneven for me./review/show...
Incidents Around the House- Josh Malerman - (Michigan)
Genera: Paranormal/Mystery Suspense/Thriller
5�
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The Hive and the Honey � Paul Yoon � 3***
I like this kind of literary fiction. This is a collection of short stories, all featuring Koreans. The settings and time frame vary, from Europe to Asia to North America, from the 19th century to contemporary times. What they have in common is the way in which Yoon depicts his characters.
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Free Fire � C J Box � 3***
Book number seven in the mystery series featuring Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett. Gosh but I love Pickett. He’s an astute observer, keeps his cards close to the chest, doesn’t take unnecessary chances, but doesn’t hesitate to go into dangerous situations when it’s called for. There are some hidden agendas regarding ecoterrorism, deals cut with major bioengineering firms, and possible drug dealing. Can he sort it out and discover the “real� culprit before a natural disaster occurs to wipe out all evidence?
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Zachary's Gold - Wes Snowden - (Germany, North Dakota)
Genera: World War I /Historical Fiction
3�
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Mashi and Other Stories by Rabindranath Tagore
A classic work by an acclaimed Indian author, but it needed better translation.
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Dragon Actually � G A Aiken � 3***
Welcome to the world of handsome warrior dragons and the bloodthirsty females who love them. The plot is thin, but it was a fast read and somewhat entertaining, if repetitive. I have to say I most enjoyed the family interplay between Fearghus, his siblings and parents.
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I'm closing out the week with
What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust by Alan Bradley /review/show...
The Queen of Sugar Hill � ReShonda Tate � 3.5***
Subtitle: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel. Tate’s novel begins with the Oscar ceremony when McDaniel won for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Mammy in GONE WITH THE WIND. But Hattie McDaniel was so much more than that iconic role, and Tate gives us all of her. Having read this book, I have a new appreciation for the trailblazing that McDaniel and other Black actors of her generation did.
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The Tunnels � Michelle Gagnon � 3***
Book One in the mystery series starring FBI agent Kelly Jones. A serial killer is targeting women on a New England college campus. This is a brutal, graphic murder mystery, and Jones is a tough lady who is up to the task. The pace is fast, the lead character is likeable, and the storyline held my attention, but I’m not sure I’d bother to read another in the series.
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Terrible Things - Beth Bolden
Narrator: Kirt Graves
Star Shadow Series Part I
Genera: M/M Romance/Boy Band
3�
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Here is my 3.23 rounded to 3 stars review of Wicked Embers by Keri Arthur:/review/show...
Urban Fantasy with some Paranormal Romance
Action-Packed
Unable to connect with the characters
Frozen in Time - Owen Beattie - Arctic/Canada
Genera: Non-fiction/Arctic Expedition
3.5�
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Sincerely, Sicily � Tamika Burgess � 3***
Sicily Jordan has looked forward to middle school with her besties, and their coordinated outfits. But shortly before school starts, she learns that she will be enrolled in a newer school, and she’ll have to wear a uniform! I thought this was really delightful. Sicily’s troubles range from “new school� blues to bullying to navigating a first crush to family drama around her chosen hairstyle to racism. I like the way Burgess dealt with Sicily’s conflicts, as well as the way she portrayed the girl’s awakening to her family’s background and culture as Black Panamanians. I’m going to recommend this to a couple of middle-schoolers I know.
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Finished What Happened to Nina?
. I would consider this one to be a palate cleanser. My thoughts: /review/show...
A Death In Door County � Annelise Ryan � 3***
First in a new series featuring Morgan Carter, bookstore owner and cryptozoologist. Several bodies are found washed up on the beaches of Washington Island in Lake Michigan, all bearing unusual injuries that look like bites from a giant, unknown animal. I loved the setting in Wisconsin’s Door County, and I loved Morgan’s dog, Newt. The plot stretched credulity and the solution to the mystery felt rushed as well as implausible. Still, a fast read and moderately enjoyable.
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Just finished a memoir A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story
. Always difficult to rate a personal story. My thoughts: /review/show...
Bringing Back Kay-Kay by Dev Kothari
A middle-grade mystery about a missing sibling and a girl's quest to locate him.
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Mrs. Winchester’s Biographer
turned an interesting woman into a boring subject. My three star review:/review/show...
Here is my 3.13 rounded to 3 stars review of Midnight Magic by Rebecca York, Susan Kearney, and Jeanie London:/review/show...
3 novellas
Romance centered around a magical painting that serves as a portal for second chances
Cinnamon Roll Crush - Joe Satoria
Shaftdale Daddies series Book #3
Genera: M/M Romance/Daddy/little
3�
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Temptation - E.M. Lindsey
Breaking The Rules Series Book #2
Genera: M/M Romance
3�
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Here is my 3.16 rounded to 3 stars review of The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells: A witchy, spellbinding tale of magic and love by Rachel Greenlaw:/review/show...
Magical Realism, Romance
Overall, I enjoyed the entertaining and atmospheric story, but it wasn’t what I expected. However, the world-building was excellent and it was a nice change-of-pace read that was also thought-provoking. The exploration of relationships was well-done.
Stuff Me - Joe Satoria- (New York/Vermont)
Part of the Bear 4U, multiple author series
Genera: M/M Romance/Daddy-little
3.5�
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