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Not That I Could Tell
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
When a group of neighborhood women gathers, wine in hand, around a fire pit where their backyards meet one Saturday night, most of them are just ecstatic to have discovered that their baby monitors reach that far. Its a rare kid-free night, and theyre giddy with it. They drink too much, and the conversation turns personal. By Monday morning, one of them is gone. Everyone knows something about everyone else in the quirky small Ohio town of Yellow Springs, but no one can make sense of the disappearance. Kristin was a sociable twin mom, college administrator, and doctors wife who didnt seem all that bothered by her impending divorceand the investigation turns up more questions than answers, with her husband, Paul, at the center. For her closest neighbor, Clara, the incident triggers memories she thought shed put behind herand when shes unable to extract herself from the widening circle of scrutiny, her own suspicions quickly grow. But the neighborhoods newest addition, Izzy, is determined not to jump to any conclusionsespecially since shes dealing with a crisis of her own. As the police investigation goes from a media circus to a cold case, the neighbors are forced to reexamine whats going on behind their own closed doorsand to ask how well anyone really knows anyone else.
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Eggs
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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This novel starts with a group of neighborhood moms gathered around the fire pit drinking wine…
‘Twas a good story!

#Wine

#LuckyIove

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💜🍷💜 2mo
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JenReadsAlot
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Pickpick

Not the best book, but it did keep me reading...

Trashcanman Hi Jen 🤗 2y
JenReadsAlot @Trashcanman Hello 👋 Hope you are doing okay! 2y
Trashcanman @JenReadsAlot Thank you, same old same old. 2y
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JenReadsAlot
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Plans for the rest of the night. This was my #botm pick from March 2018 🤦‍♀️

JackOBotts Story of my life! #BOTMBacklog! 😆💜🍷 Looks like a lovely evening; enjoy! 2y
JenReadsAlot @JackOBotts Glad I'm not alone! I have some older than this one yet! 2y
Christyco125 I keep thinking I‘ve finally caught up and read them all. Then I find another one on my shelf with that heart on the back. 😔 2y
JenReadsAlot @Christyco125 I have mine in order on my shelf so faced with the reality all the time! Lol 2y
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Elizabeth2
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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When one of the neighbors of a bucolic neighborhood in Yellow Springs and her two children go missing after a night of fun, the other neighbors are left with more questions than answers. Rather than a fast paced thriller, this is more of a slow suspenseful burn. Even if the reader can see it coming, you still have to keep reading to find out what happens. Female friendships, marriage and family are at the center of this story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5

Elizabeth2 Thank you @eggs for the gift of this book! ❤️📚 3y
Eggs You‘re welcome-so glad you enjoyed it 🥰 3y
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Elizabeth2
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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It is an absolutely gorgeous day today! I finished what work I needed to do and took myself to my favorite reading spot. I love having the birds and bugs as my audio background when I read. ❤️📚☀️

I am quite curious as to where this story is going. Hoping to finish today.

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Elizabeth2
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Time for a thriller! Finally reading this one that was a holiday gift from @Eggs Thank you, friend! ❤️📚

Eggs You‘re welcome! I liked this one, it‘s clever! 3y
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bookandbedandtea
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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I wouldn't exactly call this a thriller. I guess I'd say it's dark women's fiction, tho I'm not usually thrilled w/ catagorizing books as for women. But in this case it rings true. This book is about women. Their friendships & vulnerabilities, their fears, insecurities, & strengths. I liked all these women even those we don't get to know as well. Izzy was my fave & I feared for her for a while. I admired Clara from first to last. Solid story. ⬇️

bookandbedandtea I listened to this one and thought the narration was great. 3y
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OutsmartYourShelf
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Mehso-so

It started off well but soon became a run-of-the-mill domestic drama. The bad guy was obvious, & Izzy was unbelievably naive. 3⭐️

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HappilyEverKrafter
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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“She still hadn‘t worked out how 1950s housewives had done it, but she suspected it involved far more ignoring of the children and far less guilt in doing so.”

“How much nicer the world could be if people who didn‘t know what they were talking about would keep their mouths shut.”

Powered_By_Plants 🙌 absolutely ... no more mummy bashing . Sounds like a good read 4y
HappilyEverKrafter @Powered_By_Plants I liked it! It examines the lives of several different women as they deal with the sudden disappearance of their neighbor. 4y
MyNamesParadise I listened to this on audiobook on cd a couple years ago and gave it 5 stars! The other day I was at Barnes and Noble and they had the paperback for $6 so I got it! I really enjoy Jessica Strawser‘s prose. 4y
HappilyEverKrafter @MyNamesParadise This is the first one I've read of hers, but I've now added others to my list! 4y
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Sweettartlaura
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Pickpick

#readyoursign #cancer
Violet on the cover

Nice twist at the end 👍🏻👏🏻

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NatalieR
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Pickpick

Been looking forward to reading this one since meeting the author at a book festival last fall. Definitely entering the book hangover phase. Loved this group of women neighbors who are distraught after one of them goes missing. Excellent mystery full of suspense. #MountTBR

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MeganAnnabell
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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This was a #botm pick sometime last year and I loved it. It‘s on sale today on Kindle and Apple Books so I figured I‘d share!

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Megabooks
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Bailedbailed

I guess my brief flirtation with going back to reading thriller/suspense novels is over! It‘s just not my genre. I said if I could put this down for 24 hours, I‘d bail. Now, I‘m involved in three other books I‘m enjoying more. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This #botmbacklog is headed to the library sale!

IamIamIam I love thrillers but sometimes the market gets swamped with mediocre books because a genre is popular. Sorry this didn't work out for you!! 5y
Reviewsbylola I have read one of her books and wasn‘t impressed, which was a bummer because I met her at Ohioana and she‘s so sweet! 5y
Reviewsbylola Actually, this is the one I read! 5y
Megabooks @IamIamIam I will be the first to admit I‘m picky about thrillers. It‘s a genre I read rarely. I much prefer ones that veer more on the mystery side, but I think I had read too many in a row. 5y
Megabooks @Reviewsbylola I noticed it was set in south central Ohio, and I always appreciate a book set in the flyover! So cool that you met her!! This just wasn‘t doing it for me, but it could‘ve been like bingeing on candy after Halloween. This was the one snickers too many! 😂 5y
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NikkiKey94
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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This book wasn‘t what I was expecting but it was a very good read! I did have an idea of what was going on not too far into the book but there were still some aspects of the plot that surprised me. I would certainly be open to reading more from this author! #botm

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Eggs
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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kim.guernsey very pretty! 5y
Eggs Thanks ❤️ @kim.guernsey 5y
BooknerdsLife Awww beautiful 🥰💜 5y
Eggs Thank you ☺️ @BooknerdsLife ! 5y
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Bookwormjillk
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Pickpick

A decent enough beach read about a wife and mother who disappeared without a trace.

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Bookwormjillk
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Not sure how much kids are appreciating track practice in the heat tonight, but as an outdoor reading spot I rate it A+.

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Sharpeipup
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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“You‘ll find there are a lot of things in life that could be cleared up with a simple explanation,but never are.”

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morgan_krahn
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Pickpick

Finished this one up on my morning commute. Overall a pick, though nothing groundbreaking. I was left satisfied by the ending and how it was drawn to a close 🌟🌟🌟 1/2 🤷🏼‍♀️

MyNamesParadise I‘ve really enjoyed Strawser‘s books. I‘m eager to read her new one that came out this year. 5y
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morgan_krahn
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Free Starbucks to enjoy while I listen to my audiobook....why not?! #

vkois88 That looks so cold and amazing 😍😍😍 5y
BethM Yum! 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto Is this a caramel macchiato? 5y
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Melissa_J I love your nails 😊 5y
kstadt929 Yuuuuum looks good ! 5y
morgan_krahn @Melissa_J thanks! I love how they turned out! ♥️ 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto My favoriteeeee 5y
morgan_krahn @Ashley_Nicoletto it definitely hit the spot! Normally I get a blonde nonfat caramel latte ♥️ 5y
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morgan_krahn
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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If you would have asked me a few years ago how I felt about audiobooks I would have definitely told you I prefer to read print. But life happens. And I‘m a busy mom. So this format has become my go to when it comes to getting my reading fix! Just starting this one at work today!

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Erinreadsthebooks
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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In the middle of reorganizing my bookshelves. Started to feel reallllll over it. Pondered how understanding the nonreading husband would be when he comes home to lots and lots of piles of books in the floor. Was weighing my options when I stumbled on this gentle reminder of why the hell I need to organize my books 😐😒 1/3

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Hestapleton
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Been doing a lot of #audiostitching in my downtime lately. I‘m not usually a huge audiobook person (hard to focus) but this seems to be what I‘m in the mood for! What are you listening to today?

hermyknee I just downloaded 5y
Hestapleton @hermyknee I can‘t wait to hear what you think!! I‘m waiting on this from my library! 5y
llwheeler Beautiful project! 5y
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britt_brooke So pretty! I‘m currently listening to a nonfiction account from a Vietnam war correspondent: 5y
CrowCAH Wow great stitches! I love to cross stitch while listening to audiobooks. 5y
Linsy Beautiful! 💜💜💜 5y
rachaich I also enjoy cross stitch or tapestry whilst listening on line :) 5y
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Lexareads
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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This was my first book by this author she had me so hooked and I can't wait to read more of her work!

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HighLadyoftheStacks
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
Mehso-so

I wouldn‘t go out of my way to rec this one. The story was predictable and it seems to be attempting what I call “Gone Girl Lite.” It has all the twisty elements of Gone Girl (missing wife, slimey husband) that make you stay up reading, but without the unreliable narrators, psychopathic behavior, or any semblance of a real mystery.

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Kwrightson1986
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Book #2 for 2019

CoffeeNBooks Welcome to Litsy! 📚 5y
greenhairdontcare Welcome to Litsy! 💚 5y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 📚🤗 I liked 5y
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BekaReid
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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A story of women in the neighborhood, relationships, and their impact is explored in this story surrounding the incident of a missing woman and her children. This was a fun, quick read that was perfect for the long flight back from England last night.

LiteraryinLawrence Welcome back to PA! 5y
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AshleyC816
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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A woman and her two children go missing after a neighborhood bbq. This was a fun who done it mystery that I flew through in a couple of hours!

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Whimsical.Curiosity
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Mehso-so

Finished. Whew. I refused to give up but after finishing I feel like I could have. Definitely not my style and I just kept waiting for something that never arrived. In the figurative sense. I've heard great things about this author so maybe I just started with the wrong book.

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Whimsical.Curiosity
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Finally getting back to this one. Trying to beat the #bookmail I know is coming from this month's #botm. #anxiety #theimpatientsideeffect

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Ashley_Nicoletto
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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It‘s pouring rain, the windows are open, and Miss Bailey and I are enjoying some snuggle time.

CoffeeAndABook That looks @ sounds so cozy 🔥☕️😊 6y
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NovelGirl82
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Just finished book #3 of my #botmbacklog. This fell between a 3-4 for me. I hate when books are compared to books that I love, because they just never quite live up to the hype, and this was definitely not Big Little Lies. It was entertaining, if a bit predictable. Overall, I enjoyed it.

bookandcat Congrats on finishing another book!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I've heard mixed reviews of this one as well. 6y
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NovelGirl82
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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The only bright side to a sick day... I can get some reading in. #bookandbath #botmbacklog

Mitch So... if librocubicularist means ‘someone who reads in bed‘ , what‘s the words for someone who reads in the bath??!! 🤣 6y
NovelGirl82 @Mitch Ummmm.... libroaqualarist-one who reads in water? We‘ll just make up our own word! 😂😂😂🤷‍♀️ 6y
Mitch @NovelGirl82 that‘s perfect! I feel a winning scrabble game coming on! 6y
LiteraryinLawrence Feel better! 6y
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NovelGirl82
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I‘m watching my nephew this evening while my sil is at a board meeting. He‘s tired from his first day at kindergarten, so I‘m reading & he‘s watching some weird kid YouTube videos... 🙄😂 #botmbacklog

bookandcat Congrats on his first day of kindergarten! School is exhausting! Hope you enjoy your read 💙 6y
Reviewsbylola Ha! My daughter had her second day of kindergarten today so we can relate! It‘s crazy to me that they go all day now. She leaves the house at 7:50 and doesn‘t get home until after 3!! 6y
NovelGirl82 @bookandcat It's pretty good, so far! The hubby leaves for a week tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get some good reading in this week! @Reviewsbylola I know! He was so tired, bless him. He goes to after school care, too, so it was a really long day. I hope her first couple of days have gone well! 6y
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Gdsjenny
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I was hooked at the beginning. It is very well done and there is a twist at the end.

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NovelGirl82
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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#botmbacklog #3 will be accompanying me to the hospital this morning! Not sure how much of it I‘ll get through today, but hopefully it will move pretty quickly!

bookandcat Let me know how this one is, I'm curious! And CONGRATS on your negative screening! 🎉🎉 6y
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TheRomantiCate
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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August 5: #bookstagramreadsAugust— Favorite color: Purple!! 💜💜💜

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Rachbb3
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Mehso-so

I received this #BOTM pick through a giveaway. It was ok. I expected it to be more of a thriller/suspense than it was. Good characters but the storyline was predictable.

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Lauren.Archer
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
Pickpick

This was a solid book, reminded me of Lianne Moriarity. Never saw that ending coming.

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UnabridgedPod
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Beach books 5 and 6 (I have one more I started that I hope to post about tomorrow). Not That I Could Tell (a #botm pick!) was SO compelling—a perfect beach read. And Mongrels was great: really different (real and gritty) werewolf novel.

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Lauren.Archer
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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I really liked this authors last book, so have high hopes on this one.

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steepedinpages
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Mehso-so

I was truly disappointed in how quickly I figured out the ending of this book. It was still and interesting story with intriguing characters but I was not on the edge of my seat as expected.

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QuietMornings
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Sunday project 😍 absolutely LOVE my new reading space! Completely transformed my back patio, and I‘m SO pleased with how this area turned out! 💪🏼📚

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MallenNC
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Mehso-so

I think I would have liked this better if I hadn't expected it to be a mystery. There is a mystery at its heart -- what happened to Kristen and what did the neighbors know -- but it's more about the neighborhood dynamics. Good enough for a summer read. I didn't completely buy the resolution but I also didn't care enough to look back to see. I also just read The Perfect Mother, which has similar themes and was more suspenseful.

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Denisereads75
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
Mehso-so

This was a good story involving the relationships between a group of neighbors and the ramifications when one of them goes missing. This book was marketed as a mystery but should fall under general fiction. There is no great mystery. It was obvious to me exactly what happened. There is a small ‘surprise‘ at the end of the novel but it was more sweet than shocking. It was a solid story with s good message.

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QuietMornings
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Hoping all the comparisons to Liane Moriarty are accurate ☀️📖🏡

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jessberk13
Not That I Could Tell | Jessica Strawser
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Finally made it to the pool! Our new house is in a great development with an even bigger pool! Love it!

CouronneDhiver Lovely 😊 6y
BarbaraBB Hi Jessica, long time no see! Hope all is well? 💕 5y
jessberk13 @BarbaraBB hi there!! Yes I‘ve not been very active lately. I‘m pregnant with my first and it‘s been a very crazy past few months!! I‘m almost 30 weeks along now so I‘m sure the crazy won‘t stop anytime soon! I hope you‘re doing well too! Thank you for checking in! 😊 5y
BarbaraBB That‘s such a good reason, congratulations!! No, the crazy won‘t stop anytime soon 😉. Good luck & keep us posted please 👶🏻💕 5y
CouronneDhiver 👋🏽 hi! hope everything is going well... haven‘t seen you around in awhile 5y
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Whimsical.Curiosity
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