so-soI didn't like this as much as I did the other books that I've read by Ashley Winstead. Maybe it's because I am not a big fan of Twilight. This book was a bit melodramatic for my taste. Some parts held my attention, but the plot was just too much for me.
pickThis book looked at the preparation (or lack thereof) and response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the gulf states. The focus is placed on New Orleans where things went completely off the rails. With the storm having been nearly twenty years ago, I had forgotten a number of the details or never knew them as an outsider. The poor decision-making, lack of planning, and inadequate response made for a maddening listen.
pickI listened to this in prep for vacay time! It focused heavily on the 18th and19th centuries with only a chapter or two on more contemporary times. I was hoping for more balance…but now I know all about its time as alternating French and Spanish settlements along with it being the main hub for the slave trade in the US in the 50 or so years leading up to the Civil War. It was so informative I zoned out of long periods of time 😴
#bookspinbingo
Happy Birthday Buddy Guy! He released a new album to celebrate 89 years, and it is brilliant. Check out "Where U At" with Kingfish and "I Don't Forget." And if you haven't seen the movie "Sinners" yet, what are you waiting for?! #legend
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so-soI‘m working my way thru my Goodreads “Want to Read” list and picked this one up. Enjoyed the first half but had to put it down when it got super gruesome. Not a fan.
pick4 Stars • Lights All Night Long by Lydia Fitzpatrick gripped me with Ilya‘s quest from Russia to Louisiana, chasing truth about his jailed brother, Vladimir. The mystery unfolds through vivid dual timelines, blending suspense with deep family ties. Ilya‘s bond with Sadie and their search for answers hit hard, delivering a heartfelt, hopeful tale of loyalty and sacrifice.
#LightsAllNightLong #LydiaFitzpatrick #Bookish
The air in the Baton Rouge airport tasted like toothpaste.
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pickThere are many things I like about this book including the questions about human nature, religion, and monstrosity that it addresses. At first I was annoyed by the fact that Ruth bases her whole idea of a wonderful romance on Twilight, but her world has been severely limited and it was a miracle she found that. The ending was derivative, but it fits the characters. #audiowalk. I started To Say Nothing of the Dog as my next walking book.
I only have three hours left, and I‘m still not positive who is responsible for some deaths yet. It‘s starting to get warmer again, but I‘m still okay in the low 80s with a breeze. #audiowalk
