pickMagic candles, a snarky talking cat, a small town populated by friendly witches… what‘s not to love? First book in the series, and I look forward to reading more.
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#CastTheDie @PuddleJumper
pickThis book, based on the Essex Witch Trials of the 1640s, was truly spellbinding.(Forgive the pun; it‘s the most appropriate word I could think of.) I highly recommend listening on audio. I found the narrator‘s voice to be quietly mesmerizing, and was perfectly suited to this story. Although the story is sad, it conveys a real sense of what it was like to live in England during the witch craze of the Cromwellian era. Petrifying.
pickA fast-paced murder mystery set in LA in the 1930s. The different worlds of Chinatown and old Hollywood both come alive and feel very authentic. The mystery kept me guessing and the ending definitely surprised me!
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pickEverything I could want in a wintery, deep woods fairy tale. Loved it!
This was my October selection for #FictionalTraveler #Trees
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pickInteresting and informative. Lots of fascinating details. I read this slowly over the course of several months, one State at a time. Now I know that the shapes of the States are not nearly as random as they seem!
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pickDual timeline, totally immersive, strong women. Loved it!
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pickI love cozy mysteries, but this one didn‘t grab me. Not sure why. The punny banter did seem a bit overdone. Even the ghost got on my nerves! I doubt I‘ll read any more of this series.
#ThematicCozies #Paranormal
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pickThis book somehow manages to feel disjointed and yet cohesive. So many topics covered - the pandemic, Native American culture, George Floyd, incarceration, love, friendship, dictionaries. Skillful storytelling.
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pickThis fascinating book read more like a gripping nonfiction memoir than a novel. A fascinating glimpse into the lives of FBI & CIA agents, and the impact their job had on their morals, ethics, and physical safety (and that of their families) during the Cold War. This was an excellent choice for #BookedInTime #ColdWar @Cuilin
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pickIrving‘s prose is beautiful, and he evokes a wonderful sense of time and place. The tales he relates are enchanting, but all very similar. The history he tells is interesting, but too detailed. Personally, I think I would have preferred a condensed version of this book. It just felt like a bit of a slog. A soft pick for me, but I‘m glad I read it, thanks to @BarbaraJean and #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead .
