This is my 3rd Chris Bohjalian novel, after Midwives and The Hour of The Witch both of which I rated 5 stars. I enjoy it but was my least of the 3 and I will probably rate a 3 on good reads. Still will not be my last of his. The ending was unpredictable but very unrealistic and I found it humorous for some reason. Shes a very unlikable character that has a drinking problem which causes a hard fast downward spiral.

Ok, Probably an unpopular opinion but I've decided to bail on this one. The writing is slow and I've found myself rereading Passages because her writing style is confusing to me. Half way thru it and just not liking it at all. The picture is of My finch so if anyone has the app you will understand why he's so cute. My code is L8Z2HEL3VX is interested in being my neighbor

Finished and Enjoyed Where The Crawdads Sing so I decided to try this one. As someone who grew up in a strict Pentecostal household during the summer months when I went to visit my mother , this may hit close to home.

I tend to avoid hype up books, but my daughter who absolutely hates to read asked me to take her to the library for this book. Then she proceeded to fly thru it and is now insisting that I do too. So here it goes.

Simple explanations are usually the wisest ones - a person can complicate a straightforward situation with unnecessary dramatics and end up in a complete mess.

Helping me realize that my pain is my pain but I'm also reliving generation after generation of trauma surrounding abandonment. My mother abandoned me physically, she felt abandoned by my grandmother emotionally who felt the same way emotionally about my great grandmother who was sent away from the family at the age of 3 . I knew our family history, but this book help me piece it all together and why this keeps happening

In a time before history, in a harsh and beautiful land near the top of the world, womanhood comes cruelly and suddenly to beautiful, young Chagak. Surviving the brutal massacre of her tribe, she sets out across the icy waters off America's northwest.

I'm slowly making my way thru thus wonderful series. So far, this one is my favorite and found myself laughing even when they found the body. Only the British can make murder this humorous. I read this in a day, I just couldn't put it down

Written very badly. I struggled thru the entire book. What I did like was learning about these cases, but I found the writing was repetitive and the fact she mentions several times how horrible America was when these cases had absolutely nothing to do with America was a little off putting. Also strays from the victims to other cases that may or may not be connected. It was just really confusing.

After reading a few heavy reads, Starting this light hearted cozy on lunch

I love books with great character development!

Now that I've finished and thought about it.. Here my review, I hated it.. The Characters are blend and unlikable all of them, Very repetitive, a few good power points made but overall extremely boring.. I felt like I was reading an essay instead of story. I wanted to read at least one classic this year and I accomplished that. After hearing such high praise about this book for as long as I can remember it, I'm very disappointed.

Halfway thru this audio and I'm struggling with it.. Does it get better?

Second Book in the Hungarian Tea House Mysteries.. I like the fact it introduced new characters, but the plot didn't hold my interest like the first book in the series did.. I will continue on and eventually read the third book because I do enjoy these characters and I want to know what is in store for them in the future

“The more time you spend thinking about yourself, the more suffering you will experience"- Dalai Lama.. I can not express how therapeutic this was for me, life changing and thought provoking. I can not recommend this enough.

My first Sherlock Holmes short story, I listened to this as I went about house chores.. Definitely a delight and will not be my last

Free on Kindle, Great Paranormal Romance

Excited to start the first in A Hungarian Tea House Mystery.. I honestly haven't seen many Hungarian novels, my own children are Hungarian descent on their fathers side, but unfortunately are not close to that side of the family, divorce is such a nasty situation, anyways.. Maybe just maybe I can learn some traditional cultural customs even tho it's just a cozy. Open to suggestions on any other Hungarian novels

I found that you either love or hate her books, I have loved them. About a quarter thru this one and again another page Turner for me at least. I should get thru this one rather quickly

What a treat this series is, absolutely adored Agatha and the Villagers. Can't wait to continue on and find more adventures in Cotswold.

My Book Club's January Read. I'm seeing some mixed reviews and only read one other book by this author, Plain Truth which I found so-so. I thought about skipping this month but then read the description and it caught my interest, Ancient Egyptian Mythology and Burial sites. So I picked up my copy and going to at least give it a Go.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

Been awhile since I've read James Patterson, now I remember why I use to read him a lot... Fun, fast pace, entertaining story. I listen to the audiobook on YouTube. Not for sure who the narrator is but his voice was captivating and I spent a much needed lazy day in bed N bringe this book today

The most beautiful and accurate book about my beloved home, I have ever read. Well I live an hour away just across the state line but still these are my people. My own great grandfather was from that county died in the mines at age 40, my own grandmother was born in a coal camp. Another form of Slavery that no one talks about and very few are even aware of. The Forgotten Americans, my only complaint is The Reader mispronounced Appalachian

While I adored The Nightingale and The Great Alone, this one felt me feeling let down a bit.. Loose ends that could have been wrapped up, I didn't fall in love with the characters like I usually do in her books. The teenager daughter was annoying, words and phrases became too repetitive for me to enjoy. I enjoyed it till they set out for California. I rated it a 4 on goodreads but was very tempted to only give it a 3

I'm been so into the cozy mystery genre lately, which is strange because they never interested me before now and now I can't get enough of them.. I read the first chapter and I could smell the cookies baking already. I heard this is an awesome series and has its own cookbook.

This book was such a Hoot! I love and adore Agatha and the villagers of Cotswolds!

This Purtain Historical Fiction/Thriller was a great October read..I gave it 5⭐ on goodreads. There were people in the world who are good and people who were evil, but most of them were some mixture of both and did what they did simply because they were mortal.

Not much on listening to books but having some long drives. While it's caught my attention I find my mind wondering a lot. I'm going to keep going, because I think its me struggling to listen instead of reading it.

I've never read this series but I thought I would give a heads up. I just downloaded this cozy mystery series on my kindle for .99

When you entered middle age, guilt set in: guilt about failed marriages, guilt about lost chances, guilt about doughnuts

Weekend Project, Turning my Grandfather's utility closet into a Witchy bookshelf

Love this series and finally getting around to 4th and last book. Don't want it to end. Haven't read her other series but plan on giving it a try.

Never read this author before but found it on the bargain shelf.

Stuck in Quarantine.. Since we can't leave the house for another week ill started this one I've been holding off because of the size. I love Historical Fiction, hope I won't be disappointed

My signed copy of Milk and Honey.

First Nice Sunny Day to sit outside and just read. I'm really enjoying this one so far. I related to the main character because I'm caring for my elderly Grandparent too because of the Death of a Parent. Already tugging at my heartstrings

Was gifted this lovely book on Greek Myths.. The artwork is fantastic and the myths are written so anyone can understand and enjoy it. Fabulous book for all ages. As a Hellenic Pagan this book just makes my heart happy.

Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum..

I belong to cabin 5, Which cabin would you belong to?

Rereading this wonderful series, it's been a long time.. No grandkids yet but I stumbled upon the complete series for a great price and bought it thinking what a great collection to my library and hopefully one day be a great read for my grandkids

Was gifted this book by my step mother, sounds like an interesting and unique plot. Was a bit put off by the title of the book I have to say, Goodreads has a high rating but there are some awful reviews. Guess theres only one way to decide for myself and that's to read it.Going to try to approach it as a fun fictional entertaining read instead of taking it seriously. Why does a 4 star rating have so many bad reviews?

Wanted to like this book but unfortunately it was extremely boring to me till the every end but I kept reading because I wanted to know the outcome.

Needed One more book to complete my 2020 Goodreads challenge so you can never go wrong with a Poe Short Story. Love this one and found it very appropriate and its message still profound even now

Love the first two books in this series, so excited to started on the 3rd.

Pick this up at the Library, Jumped right at me as soon as I walk in.

Heard mix reviews of this book but it's my favorite Halloween classic movie. Starting a little early this year. hate when people rush time and now I'm doing it. First selfie but wanted to show off my first pair of glasses

Clearly, To the early Christians the Holy Spirit was a female, but soon suffered a forcible sex change, becoming part of the all-Male Trinity. However her role was remember, retained, and honored-but only by the heretics. Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man will be forgiven but the one who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit shall not be Forgiven

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