None of This Is True: A Novel | 
pickA nice palate cleanser between all the nonfiction and memoirs I‘ve been reading recently. This is the hardback, but I mostly listened to the audio addition which is the way to go. A trademark Lisa Jewell domestic story:
Who is lying? What are the motivations?
But this time, it‘s packaged as a podcast-turned Netflix docuseries. An entertaining read.
pickNone of this is true 4.25 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is exactly as the title describes. I didn't read the summary before I started so I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I loved it! A wonderful suspense novel! I HIGHLY encourage that you listen to this book instead of read it because it's recorded like a true crime podcast and it makes it more real.
pickAs a dark tense psychological thriller this meets all the hype, it definitely had you guessing through the whole book and gives all the feels for all of it‘s craziness,wasn‘t my favorite thriller but it was a fast, entertaining read.
#readaway2024 book 11
pickI really liked this book. It was super fast-paced and had a very eerie vibe of kind of knowing what's going on but still not really knowing what's going on. I do think the ending got a little muddled, though. Also, I wish the book wasn't named this because I think it took away from the story and gave stuff away. 4/5
pickOh, this was one for the collections!
N for A to Z challenge!
pickI inhaled this (just as I have every other Jewell book I‘ve read🤷🏻♀️). Admittedly, while it‘s twisty, many of the twists are predictable (the title seems like…a choice) but in terms of popcorn fast reads, this author is top class.
Will be gifting this in a swap for my Book Club on Sunday. Off to start our pick (with less than a week to spare 😆🥳🤯💪🏻).
pickI promise to stop talking about this book now. I left it on my work friend's desk. No idea where he's at but whatever. It's amazing. If you like psychological thrillers.
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pickThis kept me turning pages as the feelings of unease steadily increased. It's creepy and distressing but pulled me right along.
Today in the life of someone else's library book we have another goofy pic at North Station.
Me and this library book that doesn't belong to me are officially besties. We go everywhere together.
Don't blow my cover but I just borrowed this off a friend that wants to talk about it. It's not due yet but there's a 1250 person hold list. So skipping the line. Also he must trust me a lot.
Saturday, you're my favorite 😊
pickMassive PICK. I loved this book and I read it soooo quickly 📖. Couldnt and didn‘t want to put it down. So many twists and turns 💕💕
pickI finished a book! The audio was good and the story mostly made me feel icky. And I still don‘t where the complete truth lies so the book did its job.
pick8-9 Mar 24 (audiobook)
A thriller that starts as a chance meeting of birthday twins: Alix, a journalist living an instagrammable life with her successful yet troubled husband; and Josie whose life has been ruined as a result of her traumatic upbringing and abusive marriage. As Josie becomes the subject of Alix‘s new podcast, it is clear (from the title of nothing else) that all is not as it seems. Tense and gripping until the inevitable end.
1) Work is ramping up (tax season) so that will be most days and I need to make it to the post office.
2) a teacher because I loved school.
3) Road trip north to Victoria BC, east to Glacier National Park, south to Yellowstone, west to home.
4) Need to finish as I want to know what happens but spending time with these characters is 😬
@Cupcake12
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I'm still wondering if anything I read was true. This kept me on the edge of my seat. The suspense kept building page after page.
I gave this 4⭐ because I figured out the ending. Plus, Josie got on my nerves and I just didn't think some of what Jewell wrote was quite believable. Overall though, it was a good thriller with twists.
#bookbingo #readaway2024
#weekendreads
Just started Marion Lane from my #ReadYourKindle list. Hoping it will keep my interest.
Thanks to @CBee for recommending a thriller as a slump buster. Listening to None of this is True while doing other tasks. Although I don‘t really like any of the characters and my spidey sense thinks it‘s going in a direction I‘m going to hate, it is keeping my attention.
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#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
I have a lot of books going 🤷
📚 None of This is True - Lisa Jewell ( Library Book)
📚 Mindhunter - John Douglas (Mine)
👩💻 Twenty Years Later - Charlie Donlea (Libby)
🎧House on Fire - Bonnie Kiestler ( Libby)
🎧The Secret Adversary - Agatha Christie (Libby)
bailedCouldn‘t move forward with this one… the stalkerish, murder vibe is not my jam and ultimately felt uncomfortable reading this😅 if you like that kind of genre certainly give it a try!
so-so3.5/5
I have read quite a few Lisa Jewell novels, and I will likely read many more. They are well written, and she always gives good insight into the minds of her characters. This one is quite an elaborate story. It kept my interest and kept me guessing. It isn't one that's probably going to stick with me, but it was a worthy passing of time.
pickCharacters weren't really likable, but they felt believable. There were two women and neither of them were happy with their lives.
When the story starts to unravel this turned out to be quite thrilling and intriguing. This sometimes felt a bit disturbing too. I wouldn't say this was easy to read all the time, but that means this was well-written and made me feel.
This wasn't really unique story, and a bit predictable.
I have a 3-day weekend starting tomorrow! 🥳 Just worked 6 days in a row and I am tired! 😵💫 I'm starting the long weekend off right with some popcorn, kitty cuddles, and this new thriller by Lisa Jewell! I'm so excited! 🥰📚💕 #catsoflitsy #rumpel
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️ While I did enjoy None of this is True, I also found it slightly typical for its genre. It was well-written & passed the time. Unreliable narrator & all. But besides the podcast format, I wouldn‘t say this book would stick out more than other similar reads. BOTM book of the year nominee? Hhmmm.
pickI usually don‘t love a full cast recording, but this true crime podcast inspired story really worked as an audiobook. The twists and turns were relatively easy to guess, and the ending wasn‘t my favourite, but I still loved the ride.
I put my Amazon gift card to good use!! Which one should I read first?
Started this one today and will finish it tomorrow. I love that with my job I can listen to a book for 8 hours lol
Lisa Jewell is another go to for me. I figured out most of the twists, they gave themselves away. Still enjoying and want to see how she wraps this one up.
pickI could not put this down. A total thriller/page-turner where you aren‘t sure who is telling the truth. It really sucked me in!
pickIn full agreement with the many who have said this is Jewell‘s best book to date. The full cast recording and great sound design sealed the deal!
Two women are out celebrating their 45th birthday and discover they were born in the same hospital. Searching for a new idea, the podcast host begins interviewing her birthday twin and hears an epic story of grooming, pedophilia, and abuse. But as their lives intertwine, she wonders how much is true.
pickLisa Jewell is almost always a hit for me. This one may be my favorite now. The title really sets you up for a wild ride and the book delivers. The audiobook is the way to go, I think. I‘m not sure how it reads on the page. And I love Nicola Walker, who does the voice of Alex.
This is my #BookSpin #DoubleSpin for December
pickDevoted Mom and podcaster Alix crosses paths with Josie. Eccentric, poor, lonely Josie quickly works to become the next podcast subject with a re-telling of her life story…a devastating one. And then the cards begin to fall.
Definitely one of my favorite reads this year. While I read for fun and enjoyment and don‘t worry too much about literary critique…Lisa killed it with this one!!!
Now on to Christmas❤️
pickLisa jewell really knows how to suck you into a story and devour a book quickly
Book Club pick for December 🤓 I was able to grab it at my library on the 7 Day Express shelf. The wait list is 220+ ppl long 😑🫠
pickI just finished listening to the audiobook of this book!!! I loved it!!!! The cast of the audiobook was amazing!!!! The twist and turns in this book was great. I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars!!
pickMysterious, twisty, and mind-boggling, I couldn‘t put this down and finished it in a day and a half! A podcaster is approached with a story that is so compelling, it could be the perfect next subject of her podcast. but is it too incredible to be believed? I love an unreliable narrator and this one takes the cake! Highly recommend! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
Great read for a little retreat before full on Christmas mode!! Currently in the “what?!?” state. Can‘t wait to see where we are going!!
pickI often read books while listening to them on Audible. Listening to it on Audible made it as if you‘re actually listening to a podcast. It was gripping and had you wanting to keep reading to learn more about these intriguing characters. I finished this book in days. Recommend it. 🙌🏽
so-soI have mixed feelings on how I feel about this one. Loved the podcast set up, not sure about the rest.
