pickThe premise of this book is odd, but I enjoyed it. An octopus befriends an older woman Tova and helps her solve a mystery about her son. In some ways, the storyline is tied up too neatly, but I still found the story endearing and sweet.
pickI found this book, and Marcellus the octopus, completely charming ❤️
pickThis was one of the most beautiful endings to a book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickExpand Your Horizons 2024: read a book with an animal on the cover ✔️
It took me a bit to understand the flow of the book with multiple POVs, including a perceptive, aging octopus. Brilliantly woven together.
pickAt first I wasn‘t so sure, but I very much enjoyed this charming story about a rather clever and articulate giant Pacific Octopus, and a motley collection of lonely characters trying to sort out questions about their past. It‘s a sweet page turner.
Already 1/3 through! Such a great match for reading by the ocean.
Just starting this.... Had forgotten the premise 🐙
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I LOVED this book. I loved all of the characters and was excited to see where this would go. The writing made it predictable in a fun way.
I was curious, so I looked up some octopus videos. And let's just say, this octopus is way cuter 🐙
03.16.2024
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This book gets all the stars!!! I absolutely loved Tova and Marcellus! ❤️ Truly, a wondrous story that is unlike anything else I've read. 😁
Side note: The narrator had a great voice which made listening to this #audiobook very pleasant.
pickRead in February 2024
This was a heartwarming story. I liked and care about Tova and Marcellus. There were predictable parts and others I think were a little abrupt specially that ending. But still, I liked it, how Tova went through her grief, her loneliness, her second chance in life to be with other persons she care❤️3.8⭐️
Yes, I will be ditching Luckiest Girl Alive for this!
I love me some op shopping down time. Had a discount card on this day a while back too as I had 5 stamps on my card. It gives you a discount on the clothes. Woo hoo!
pickHumans for the most part you are dull and blundering, but occasionally you can be remarkably bright creatures “ 🐙 🥰 what a great book I really do hope someone turns this little gem into a film , so far my favourite read of ‘24 & soooo glad 😌 read it on holiday so could give it the full attention it deserves
Nightstand stack has finally gotten smaller. I also got this lovely crocheted fabric at the thrift store for $4. It‘s gorgeous and it must have taken whoever crafted it some time!
Next holiday read 🐙 haven‘t eaten one for years and never ever will they pass my lips 👄 again ! #marchreads #bookspinbingo
Reading this for a book club at my library. Im liking it so far.
I saw this painting this past weekend and it reminded me of Marcellus. I had to share it with you, @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks & the #LitsyLoveReads group. 🧡🐙🧡
pickJust a lovely book about a woman who befriends an octopus, and the friends surrounding them.
Sweet and moving, with a real sense of place, and characters I cared about, Remarkably Bright Creatures is feel-good fiction at its finest.
I loved Marcellus so so much. He made the book shine.
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pickA very sweet story focusing on grief, found family and new beginnings. May have been just a bit too sweet for me, but nothing against that.
February is muddy and dingy, and virusy.
So I thought I'd share a picture of this colourful spread from earlier on.
Enjoying the book, but boy is Cameron annoying 🤣
pickA warm read of interwoven stories and a perfect little seaside town. The characters in this book feel like family, including the sea life. Certainly a pleasant read!
My first buddy read with #LitsyLoveReads
I wouldn‘t have read the tagged book if I had saw it in a bookshop, but so glad I read it with you guys ❤️
Misty-you really are thoughtful 💕
so-soI really don‘t like it in books when we, the readers, find out information before the characters. We‘re then left reading pages and pages waiting for the characters to catch up!! Plus way too predictable. (The octopus didn‘t add much to the story, even though I loved him, it felt like a trend ticking exercise. He was not in the story nearly enough!!)
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Sweet but very predictable. Reminded me of Fredrick Backman's writing. Read for a f2f bookclub. My favorite character was Marcellus, which I didn't expect.
@NataliePatalie
1. Lay low and try to get well from a long sick.
2. No
3. A janitor in a Aquarium.
@Cupcake12. #MotivationalMonday
@NataliePatalie
"Tova wonders sometimes if it's better that way, to have one's tragedies clustered together, to make good use of the existing rawness. Get it over with in one shot. Tova knew there was a bottom to those depths of despair. Once your soul was soaked through with grief, any more simply ran off, overflowed, the way maple syrup on Saturday-morning pancakes always cascaded onto the table whenever Erik was allowed to pour it himself."
pickThis was such a wonderful read!
I particularly loved how the character of the octopus Marcellus was developed; he is a great and exquisite narrator, giving more depth and meaning to the story. His lines are funny, yet he appears for the heart-wrenching reality. Overall, really heart-warming!
pickIt is so gray here that you can‘t tell that‘s a lovely red fox staring at me as I approached. I‘m fairly picky about audiobooks & usually don‘t like fiction on audio, but this story was great & the audio kept my attention. An elderly woman mourning the death of her son 30 years ago, a young man searching for his father, & an octopus who is delightful. An enjoyable read that kept me occupied on my hour-long drive to City Hall to work on elections.
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A lovely story. I really liked Tova‘s story. A widow who also lost her only son at 18. I also liked Marcellus the octopus, although his narration seemed a bit corny. Cameron was my least favorite narrator. This is just a sweet book about unlikely friendships.
pickWow ok, I don't know what happened to my litsy but my last post was 4m ago and after that I couldn't get the app to load properly, find the app to reinstall, nor get my password reset. Somehow by luck I remembered the password and I'm back in on browser version at least. Anyway, hello again, this book was amazing (I know, I'm late to that game). And my own “remarkably bright creature“ is growing rapidly!
Easy choice for my favorite read in January.
Thanks @Catsandbooks for this template! #BookBracket2024
Like @peanutnine I‘m completing 2 brackets this year. They‘re set up differently and I‘m very curious to see how different match ups affect the outcomes.
This one was created by @CSeydel 💙
Like @peanutnine I‘m completing 2 brackets this year. They‘re set up differently and I‘m very curious to see how different match ups affect the outcomes.
This one was created by @Catsandbooks 💙
“SOWELL BAY HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1989
He flattens the photo, and even in the half dark he recognizes a teenage version of his mother, her arms around a man he‘s never seen before.”
💙🐙💙 My favorite book from January. I honestly don‘t know if I would have picked this up if not for the #LitsyLoveReads buddy read. 🤓
1) This is a tougher question to answer than I‘d expected. I‘ve finished 21 books this month and bailed on a few others. The tagged book is one of my favorites. Other favorites include The Spectacular, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, and maybe All the Sinners Bleed. These authors are now added to my list of favorites to buy without hesitation.
2) Dhalgren by Samuel Delany for #ClassicLSFBC.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
Thanks for the tag, Lisa 💙
1. Tagged 💙🐙💙
2. The Secret of a Heart Note by Lee for #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD
Want to play @KadaGul @CBee @Andrew65 @julieclair
I loved it! And I want to make friends with an octopus! 🐙
Treated myself to the fish and chips that Ethan and Cameron never got to. #CookingtheBooks #TakeoutEdition #BookAndDinner
We‘re at the end of January so I‘m making sure I have my trackers up to date. I like having these graphics to add to my digital journal at the end of the year. They make for nice reflections on my interactions and reading.
I loved loved loved this one! 💙🐙💙
#LitsyLoveReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
This novel dealt with many emotional issues. What was the author trying to teach us? What was your favorite moment of the book? Were you satisfied with the way the story ended for all of the characters?
Is there anything you would like to add?!
Thank you all for participating in this buddy read! I loved it! I‘m really looking forward to our February selection Hello Beautiful 😍
Have you had any experiences with animals who demonstrated surprising levels of intelligence? Have you felt “seen” by an animal or felt a relationship deepen with an animal when you earned their trust?
#LitsyLoveReads
Tova and Cameron finally realize how they are connected. How do you imagine them in a year following this novel‘s end? And where is Aunt Jeanne?! She was hilarious 😆
#LitsyLoveReads
Why do you think Tova‘s Swedish horses were some of her most treasured possessions? Do you have any heirlooms that you feel this way about? How did you feel when Tova was cleaning out her attic?
#LitsyLoveReads
What does Cameron mean by this statement?
Were you surprised to learn who Cam was or did you have a hunch?
#LitsyLoveReads
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