pickThis is the 20th book in a series that started as modern Agatha Christie type mysteries (motive and plot driven with great characters) but has morphed over the last few books into thrillers. Fortunately, I love both and really enjoyed it. I admit though as a Canadian it also terrified me, as it cut too close to possible realities given the horrible rhetoric towards our country by the current American president. Hopefully this stays fiction. 4.5/5
pickMy husband and I went to see the movie last night, and it was a great adaptation! Really close to the book minus some slight changes to the end to make it a bit more cinematic. Surprisingly funny in moments too. My husband had no clue what to expect but he enjoyed it and said he would return if there‘s a sequel! The last thriller book to movie adaptation he saw was Gone Girl and he didn‘t think this was as good, but still held its own!
pick😱I forgot 2 books read on August 2025 bk1
Another author thay I bought a couple of her books when BookOutlet shipped to PR. without knowing that they are Christian fiction. I haven‘t found much religious content which is not my thing. This story is about to reveal what happened in a murder. The church was involved but the story focus in the investigation. Some conservative beliefs are discussed but I integrated as part of the story⬇️
so-soDecember 2025 Book #3
Madeline is a survivor of a crime attempt but she can‘t remember anything. Someone is paying for that crime and now, years later request a review in his case. This famous writer find Madeline after she moved, and is offering her to reveal what real happened. A friend of Madeline disagree with this offer. Then the plot is how Madeline remembers what happened and an expected (obvious) romance rise. ⬇️
pickI'd been recommended to read this repeatedly, and it was reinforced at family Christmas so I put it on the list to be my first read of 2026. I didnt anticipate being quite so interested and reading it so fast.
Now to decide if I want to see the movie.
01-2026
“Nothing brings people together better than death. It‘s like the sound of a high-pitched whistle for a dog that has strayed from its owner. When it happens, they always come.”
#Celebrate Day 3: An oceanic #Journey to witness the northern lights turned into a nightmarish near-death experience. A rare case of me enjoying the movie adaptation more than the book. Read this as part of my face to face book club who is hosting a netflix watch party instead of discussing the book next week in Dubai. Makes perfect sense, I thought. Book is paired with BJ‘s Dubai chocolate pizzookie and dubai chocolate espresso martini.
so-soThe momentum of this book was so slow. It just did not keep my interest, but I was halfway through and invested, so I decided to finish it. It does finally pick up towards the end, but by then for me, it was too late. A woman finds a mysterious book on a nightstand that she soon realizes is about her. Who wrote this book and how did it get there? The MCs life starts to unravel until the secrets of her past are revealed.
