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Malibu Rising
Malibu Rising | Taylor Jenkins Reid
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six. A lifetime holding it together. One party will set it on fire. Malibu: August, 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud-because it is long past time to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own-including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come bubbling to the surface. Malibu Burning is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
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Magpiegem
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I‘m on holiday in Perros -Guirec in France, known as the Rose Coast because of the gorgeous pink granite that rises from the sea. I deliberated over the perfect holiday read and I think I found it with this one. Set 40 years ago this week, full of surfing, sun and intrigue. Im really enjoying it.

BethM All of that sounds amazing 1mo
Ruthiella Enjoy! 😃 1mo
Dilara Perros-Guirec and the sentier des douaniers are stunning! We went in the spring. The woodlands between the village and the seaside were covered in bluebells! ❤ 1mo
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guidosophia
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Taylor Jenkins Reid has mastered the art of the page turner. Every time I read her books I consume them in one day. This was such a fun drama filled read that always kept me interested. I loved that we get to see into the lives of randos at the party it was just so fun to read. Also apparently they don‘t sell condoms in Malibu bc everyone was pregnant

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Hilary427
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Loved it!!! Not as good as EH, but better than DJ in my opinion! Captivating characters, short chapters, twists turns and drama!
⭐️: 4/5

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kissmehardy
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This one fares better on a #reread, imo. I did love it the first time, but since I wasn't braced for an Evelyn Hugo/Daisy Jones-esque twist anymore, I appreciated the character work on the Rivas in a new way. Propulsive and human on all levels. #historicalfiction

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Honeybeebooks
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The Riva party hosted by the four famous siblings, is the Malibu party of the year. This year the siblings are in for surprise and drama as secrets are revealed. The back drop is the hills and beaches of Malibu. The family is famous, but they are challenged by the same relationship problems as the rest of the world. This was a heady mix of beach and drama rolled into a sizzling summer read pick. 4⭐️out of 5.

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Erin.Elizabeth10
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This was a fun one! It‘s got all the elements of an entertaining book with flashbacks, multiple perspectives, family drama, secrets, love, a beautiful setting, and suspense. I had high expectations, and I would say I did really enjoy it!

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Yuki_Onna
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Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 4mo
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brynnlizzie_1
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if summer were a book, it‘d be this one

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LiteraryinLawrence
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This was a great fast read! For some reason I didn‘t think I‘d be interested in it when it first came out, but I just found it at a used bookstore and am glad I read it! I think I‘ll read her next one too!

CSeydel Me too! I thought it didn‘t sound at all like my cup of tea, but I really enjoyed it! 5mo
Cupcake12 I enjoyed this one 📖 5mo
ravenlee Love your reading partner! 5mo
jamield1993 Loved this one! 5mo
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SanjanaGhosh
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"Malibu catches fire. It is simply what Malibu does from time to time"

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Megzmarie5
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A quick, playful read that unveils the threads of family composition. Mickey, the father who is too successful and broken to be a steady husband and dad, leaves his family to grapple life on their own. A devoted mom who self medicated to get through impacts her oldest Nina in a way that makes her have to grow up too quickly. She is the heart and soul of the family, but every sibling plays a powerful part in love. Great read overall!

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catsuit_mango
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The only trouble with reading a paper book ? Not being able to read in the movie theater before the start of the film as the lights are too low,so catching up over late diner.

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Kshakal
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Eggs 💗💛💙 6mo
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kimmypete1
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I have a habit as writing off books as not being my jam and then I end up loving them, and that is exactly where Malibu Rising slid in. TJR won me over with this familial tale of siblings and their parents courtships and one wild party.

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jamield1993
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TJR is becoming a must-read for me. Is there anything this lady can not write?!
I love the way all her stories tie in without you having to read them all or read them in a certain order. I also don't think there is an author out there who writes more realistic characters.
I adored the siblings in this book, especially Nina and Kit.
It was fun but also heartbreaking at times. Anyone who comes from a broken home will relate to this.
Perfection 💛

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Eorrlopez
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This was a super quick and easy read. I found it entertaining. If you want a summery read this one is for you.

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Bluebird
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Not my favorite TJR read, but that may because I‘m not a fan of celebrity…and all that goes along with it. However, It was an integral theme to the book, so it was necessary. I most enjoyed the familial relationships and personal drama away from the privileged lifestyle—although the party scene was quite humorous—loved the surfing down the roof into the pool. Lol. #52bookclub23 #abookaboutsiblings

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booklover3258
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My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/IlQ6-UUcNfc

Enjoy!

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AoifeS
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I'm reading Malibu Rising because I really enjoyed another book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but so far not much has happened in this one. It takes place in 1983 and follows the life of the four children of a famous singer, and jumps back and forth between 1983 and them growing up. I think the book is building up to a big party they're going to have in the end, which will end in disaster.

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IndianBookworm
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I literally read the book in 2 days. Second by TJR, and I definitely enjoyed it. Interesting yet relatable characters, definite page turner, great plot, wholesome relationships, lots happening at once yet still manages to keep you hooked.
It's a story of losing family, of gaining support, of fame, of scandal, of past, of present, of marriage, of divorce, of infidelity, of love. Above all, of betrayal and yet loving until the very end.
4.5/5🌟

Amandakay I loved this one, too! 4mo
IndianBookworm @Amandakay Yeah! I can't wait to watch any virtual adaptation of this.😍 4mo
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IndianBookworm
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I'm like 70% through the book. Already loving it. There's so much happening in every chapter and still TJR seems to manage the overall pace. Had no idea that I'd enjoy it this much. Meanwhile did some mandala after so long.

dabbe Lovely. ❣️ 7mo
IndianBookworm @dabbe thank you💞 7mo
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peanutnine
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TJR really knows how to make you feel for unlikeable characters. This was a great story about the Riva kids and their complicated family dynamics. I loved how it switched between the timeline of the party and the past to slowly reveal more backstory.
#Booked2023 set in two or more time periods @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen @alisiakae
#2023ReadySetRead beach setting @Clwojick

Cinfhen This was such a fun read!!! Great choice 7mo
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BookwormAHN
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I really enjoyed this book about the Riva children. All grown up now, the siblings are preparing for a huge party. Then their secrets start to come out, and there are flashbacks of their parents and their chaotic childhood. Plus, there is a fire coming ❤️‍🔥
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

Gissy I enjoyed it too🤗 7mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 7mo
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BarkingMadRead
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#februaryreads Malibu Rising and Verity were my faves!

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Gissy
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If you like family drama and “Hollywood scandal gossips and parties” then, this is for you. I thought I was not going to like it but I wanted to know how everything would end. What a chaos. The ending was okay for me. 3.8⭐️ That Mick Rivas....
2nd book completed during #20in4 Readathon @Andrew65
3rd book #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville
February 2023 #BookSpinBingo (#21 free space) @TheAromaOfBooks ⬇️

Gissy @BeaG see how beautiful is my summer/mermaid bookmark holder is? 🧜‍♀️ 😍A prefect swimming technique 😂book style 7mo
S3V3N @gissy Great ideas. It‘s pretty. 7mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 7mo
Andrew65 Well done, an excellent book 👏👏👏 7mo
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Larkken
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February has felt a little full! Between a family ski vacation, a work conference in Orlando, and regular work fun, I‘ve been fitting in books where I can. I‘m trying to read as many #tobshortlist #tob2023 as possible, to actually participate in the tournament for once, and of course keep up with #aam and other challenges… but sometimes giant fantasy/horror chunksters get in the way 😆 I enjoyed all of these - and they were all so very different!

Larkken I maybe liked Sea of Tranquility the best - I love to see literary spec fix, and this one played with time travel tropes nicely - but Malibu Rising was very satisfying. I liked the come-uppetances in the ending (though maybe that is petty? 😬) 7mo
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youneverarrived
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I didn‘t really like this which is a shame as I loved the other two books I‘ve read by her. It was a bit too cheesy, cliche and lacking in real substance for me. It‘s drama filled but I found it dull plot and character wise. So-so because she definitely knows how to write to keep you reading on. #authoramonth

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dariazeoli
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I had these 3 TJR novels hanging on #MtTBR for various lengths of time, and #AuthorAMonth was the impetus to finally get them off the mountain! I enjoyed all of them, with Evelyn Hugo being my fave of the 3.

With the Daisy Jones series coming next month, I‘m glad I get to stay in Reid‘s world a bit longer this time around!

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laurabilly13
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3️⃣ I just love every one of Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s books, love this family and their story #taylorjenkinsreid #kindle #maliburising

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Jadams1776
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I finished this about a week ago, but failed to post. I really loved this one - I had a hard time putting it down. I plan to read more from this #Authoramonth but probably won‘t get to more this month.

Soubhiville Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 7mo
BarkingMadRead This was so good, I read it for #authoramonth as well! 7mo
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dabbe
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Just squeezed this one in! My 2nd TJR read (1st was E. Hugo). I love how TJR is able to draw the reader right into the story with very few words; that's not easy to do. I adored the characters (especially Nina) and was completely able to suspend my disbelief in certain areas because of that. I could relate to a lot of the trauma, too, also coming from a broken home with 3 siblings. Will have to read more of her!
#AuthoraMonth @Soubhiville

jamield1993 Love her. Currently reading Daisy Jones & The Six. So.far, it's fantastic! 7mo
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jenniferw88
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I think these need to be palate cleansers or books to get me out of a slump, as I could see various plot points coming after having recently read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Still enjoyed it!

#authoramonth @Soubhiville
#booked2023 #threegenerations @Cinfhen @alisiakae @BarbaraTheBibliophage
#pop23 #bookaboutdivorce @RaeLovesToRead
#52bookclub2023 #featuringaninheritance @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB @Bluebird @ravenlee @LeeRHarry @MissHel

Cinfhen Well played 😉 7mo
Librarybelle I need to read this one! 7mo
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wideeyedreader
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A book club read that, once again, is a hit! I don‘t think this is my favorite TJR, but I loved Nina as a character so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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AmyK1
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“They had taught her that family is found, that whether it be blood or circumstances or choice, what binds us does not matter. All that matters is that we are bound.”

This is another re-read for book club. Still love it ❤️

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RebelReader
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I was not a big fan of Daisy and the Six and I skipped this one when it came out. I read Carrie Soto in December and was surprised that she had a small role in this book too. I really liked how June and Mick‘s backstory was mixed in with the story of the children. It worked for me and kept me turning the pages.
#AAM

Ruthiella Good to know! I also didn‘t jive with Daisy and was reluctant about trying something else. 7mo
CarolynM Daisy put me off this author too @Ruthiella but maybe I should reconsider. 7mo
RebelReader @Ruthiella @CarolynM I have liked everything else I‘ve read of hers. 7mo
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DHill
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Just finished a reread of Malibu Rising for #AuthorAMonth. Still working on the print version of Carrie Soto Is Back but it‘s slower going.

I‘m sort of underwhelmed by TJR novels but this is my favorite of the three I‘ve read.

@Soubhiville

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Deblovestoread
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Taylor Jenkins Reid can form a compelling sentence and string them together to keep you reading. This is only the second book of hers I‘ve read and once I started I did want to go along on the journey. It was a pleasant read while keeping an eye on the Super Bowl.

#AuthorAMonth #Pantone23 #GrayLilac #52Books #Meanttoreadlastyear

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BarkingMadRead
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#fabulousfebruary goal check!
📚finished the Hurricane
📚finished Pack Light Travel Light
📚started Verity… and finished it about 12 hours later
📚made progress on both books
📚started Malibu Rising
Total success!!! Thanks again to @Andrew65 for hosting!!

Ruthiella Excellent work! 👏👏👏 7mo
Andrew65 Brilliant, well done and thanks for playing along 👏👏👏🙌🥳🍾🥂😍 7mo
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MrsV
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Book 2 for #AuthoraMonth. Hope to be able to fit in a third as well.

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AnneCecilie
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The Riva siblings. Kids of the famous musician Mike Riva. It‘s time for the famous Riva party that the oldest kid, Nina, host every year. As long as you know when and where, your invited.

A book about family and what makes a family. Is it “just” blood or is it the people that are there every day?

And I must say that I loved that ending.

2book for #FabulousFebruary #AuthorAMonth
@Andrew65 @Soubhiville

Andrew65 Loved this book. Well done 👏👏👏 7mo
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BarkingMadRead
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dabbe This one's my pick, too. Can't wait to read what you think of it. 😊 7mo
RebelReader I‘m in the middle of this one and loving it! 😃 7mo
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AnneCecilie
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So this was my forecast for this week and it didn‘t exactly go as planned, but good intentions is everything, right?

I did continue with All That She Carried #SheSaid

I continued with Braiding Sweetgrass, finished Malibu Rising and I‘m currently reading Every Day is Mother‘s Day.

So I didn‘t get to We Are All Birds, this is something that happens when you get sidetracked by movies (Enola Holmes 1 & 2). It‘s due back on Thursday, so not sure

AnneCecilie I‘ll get to it. Guess you‘ll find out tomorrow 😊 7mo
Cinfhen Im waiting with excitement 😁Still a good week!!! 7mo
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Sresendez12
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I love TJR. I managed to miss reading this one when it first came out. I read Carrie Soto last year, so this helped me understand that book a little better. I was so glad when I saw it on my #auldlangspine list. I love the time periods, the characters, just everything. Another great one by one of my favorite authors #authoramonth #bookspin

kstadt929 I just swapped a book for this book and am looking forward to reading it. It also has the best cover 😍 8mo
Sresendez12 @kstadt929 makes me ready for summer! 8mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 8mo
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AllDebooks
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#Bookspinbingo

My Feb #bookspin (10) was my #Authoramonth selection for Taylor Jenkins Reid. To my surprise, I did enjoy it. Nice lazy afternoon reading 📚
A soft pick.

@TheAromaofBooks @Soubhiville

BarkingMadRead This is mine as well lol I‘m starting it today! 8mo
AllDebooks @BarkingMadRead I hope you enjoy it. X 8mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 8mo
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AnneCecilie
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#WeeklyForecast

Continue with the buddy read of All That She Carried #SheSaid

Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass

Finish Malibu Rising #AuthorAMonth, read Every Day is Mother‘s Day and get a good start on We Are All Birds of Uganda #foodandlit #Uganda

Cinfhen Sounds like a wonderful week ahead !! 8mo
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slategreyskies
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Does anyone need a copy of Malibu Rising? I noticed it‘s on sale today, and TJR is this month‘s #authoramonth. @Soubhiville :)

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CBee
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**CLAIMED** Friends! I have a like new copy of Malibu Rising if anyone would like it for #authoramonth in February 😊 Let me know! @Soubhiville if you want to tag your peeps I‘m happy to pass this along 😊♥️

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Soscha I mostly do audio now but I‘d never turn down free book if no one else is interested. 8mo
CBee @Soscha happy to send it to you! E-mail me your address at cydneybean@gmail.com 😊 8mo
Bklover Missed it!!! 8mo
CBee @Bklover you never know, I like to surprise folks 😊♥️ 8mo
Soscha Ty so so much! 😽 8mo
Amiable I‘ve already read this one, but thanks for the offer! 8mo
Bookzombie So nice! 💗 8mo
CBee @Bookzombie 😊😊 thanks! 8mo
squirrelbrain So kind! ❤️ 8mo
AmyG Thank you! I am listening now to Carrie Soto. 8mo
CBee @AmyG I have that one waiting for me at the library! Enjoying it so far?? 8mo
AmyG @CBee I just started yesterday as my hold came in. It‘s good but alot of tennis. I am not a big tennis fan. 8mo
CBee @AmyG hubby is a fan of tennis, maybe I‘ll just have him read it and report back 😂😂😂 8mo
AmyG @CBee I‘ll give you my #….he can report back to me, too. 🤣 8mo
CBee @AmyG trying to get him to read a book would be a feat 😂😂 8mo
AmyG I will be kind and say my husband has read 1 book in the almost 38 years we‘ve been married. @CBee 8mo
CBee @AmyG wow 😯 So Karl used to love to read, but years of market research and constant poring over data and such burned him out. I‘m hopeful maybe one day he‘ll pick it up again 🤞🏻 8mo
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ChantalReads
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I bought this after having read read Evelyn Hugo (loved it) and Daisy Jones (liked it well enough). I would rank this in between the two. What I really like about TJR books is the level of realism (if one can relate to famous people) that not everything in life "works out" in a satisfying way, and I did feel that by the end of this book. I will buy the rest of her books and read them, and she consistently produces well-written characters.

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Tothemoonandback
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Wow! This book is amazing! It was captivating and entertaining. 5/5 I already wish I could re read this book again for the first time

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bookandbedandtea
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This family hooked me and didn't let go for 384 pages. Loved every minute of this. 🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️ #12BooksOf2022 #August @andrew65

Andrew65 A brilliant book and has a few recommendations. 9mo
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