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MonicaAltman

MonicaAltman

Joined May 2017

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Tips for Living | Renee Shafransky
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I just finished this one and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Most importantly, I didn‘t figure out who the killer was until the point the author revealed the identity. Too often murder/mystery books are predictable. Not this one! The scenario was believable and the plot twists were great. Give it a read if you have time in your reading schedule. I don‘t think you‘ll be disappointed!

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The Hangman's Daughter | Oliver Ptzsch, Lee Chadeayne
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I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to read about life during the 1600s in a small German town. This story follows the story of a crime solving hangman (I had no idea how they were so hated), his daughter, and the town doctor. The book that I had was a new type of Kindle version that was animated. That kind of threw me for a loop so be prepared for that if you get it. All in all, it was good read and fun!

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The cutest nap ever!

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I Am Watching You | Teresa Driscoll
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I was a little skeptical that I‘d like this book when I was first starting out. The format is a little disjointed, jumping from narrator to narrator, and often has a stream of consciousness feeling to the story. I really enjoyed the way suspense built as more of the characters revealed their actions and how it became a perfect storm for what happened to, Anna, the victim. All in all, this was a fast and fun read.

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Dead End Girl | L. T. Vargus, Tim McBain
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Loved this book! I really enjoy crime novels and this one hit all the high notes. Great story, it‘s light on the gore factor that you expect with a serial killer novel, so don‘t worry about that. Very excited to read the next books in this series.

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The Unremembered Girl | Eliza Maxwell
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I got this book as part of the Kindle First Books program. It wasn‘t the worst book, just not a story that really held my attention. Still, I wanted to see how the story resolved so I stuck it out.

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Roses of May | Dot Hutchison
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I read the first book in this series, The Butterfly Garden, almost a year ago. I had no idea there were more books until I stumbled onto this one. I really enjoyed both books in this series and look forward to the next book coming out soon.

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The Fire Queen | Emily R. King
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Book 2 in a series. This wasn‘t quite as good as the first book. The storyline kind of gets bogged down in the middle of the book, but it eventually pulls free and the story moves along nicely after that. I‘m looking forward to reading book 3 in this series and seeing what happens next with these characters.

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The Hundredth Queen | Emily R. King
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I really enjoyed this book. Great storyline and a fun world to immerse yourself in.

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A Plague of Giants | Kevin Hearne
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I have to be honest, I bailed on this book on my first try. I feel like the author didn‘t give enough background in the beginning to explain the world he had created and how people got blessed with powers. If you slog through the first 100 pages or so, it gets better. I enjoyed the characters he created once I understood what was happening and how things worked. I‘m looking forward to the continuation of this story.

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Carved in Bone | Jefferson Bass
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I really enjoyed this book! It appears to be the first in a series. It has action, likable characters, and a good storyline. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes suspenseful crime novels. It is very similar to Bones (the tv show). All in all, a great read!

TrishB I think I'm on about number 7 so far 👍 6y
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This is my first Stephen King book and I honestly wasn't all that impressed. I was expecting a darker story with some sort of supernatural element. Honestly, this seemed like a book that anyone could have written. I was expecting something entirely different (and much better) from the "king" of supernatural thrillers.

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A depressing, but pretty accurate description of current events.

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Edinburgh Twilight | Carole Lawrence
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Mehso-so

If you like historical fiction novels, or Victorian-lite novels, then this one might be for you. There are some slow spots that take some time get through- mostly building backstory. All in all, it's a pretty good read with some interesting and quirky characters.

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Edinburgh Twilight | Carole Lawrence
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Unfortunately, this is all too true in our world.

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Our local library has a semi-annual book sale. This is my haul from the Fall sale on Saturday. All these for $7.50! 😍

BarbaraTheBibliophage Great haul! I love library book sales. 📚📚👏🏻👏🏻 6y
MonicaAltman Me too! Sometimes I try not to go because I already have so many. How do people not like to read?! 6y
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The Naturalist | Andrew Mayne
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This was a great read! I appreciate the author making the story believable and creating a nontypical hero. It's nice to see the nerd win sometimes! The author does abruptly drop the story at the end of the book and I was a little annoyed until I saw there is a second book coming in March 2018(?). This is a fast, interesting read that keeps you guessing. I'd definitely recommend!

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When They Come for You | James W. Hall
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Mehso-so

I got this book through the Amazon first books program. I did enjoy this book, so don't let the so-so rating discourage you. This storyline could be ripped from the headlines (and probably was). The ending doesn't resolve as fully as I would have liked. Instead, the author leaves it open for another book. This is a nice read if you aren't looking for something too deep. Would be great for travel. It just left me wanting more details.

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The Man of Legends | Kenneth Johnson
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This book starts in the present and backtracks through history to give backstory through first person accounts from different points of view. The first two hundred pages had me wondering what in the actual hell was going on. If you like tension and suspense, then this will be one you enjoy. Just be prepared for quirky story presentation. Also has religious themes if you're put off by that.

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Lunchtime reading and the cutest mug ever! 😍

Clwojick That mug!! 7y
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Ok... confession time. Who is a monster?? I've seen evidence that @Jenni_Capps is! 😜
I'm a bookmark girl all the way!

Jenni_Capps I only do this in emergency situations!!!! 😂 7y
MonicaAltman Lol, I'm glad to hear this! I saw some tabbed pages in Almost Sisters and thought the worst. 😂 7y
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Scourge of Muirwood | Jeff Wheeler
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Book 3 - continuation of characters and storyline of books 1 and 2. At the ending of the book the plot line is resolved satisfactorily. The entire series is a good, fast read. I think most would enjoy it if you like fantasy novels. The author was an avid student of history during college and pulls many plot lines from real-life historical events that are set in the worlds he has created.

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Blight of Muirwood | Jeff Wheeler
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Book 2 - This is a continuation of the first book. Same characters and storyline.

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Wretched of Muirwood | Jeff Wheeler
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I don't remember exactly who put me on to this writer. This is book one of a trilogy (his favorite format) and I enjoyed immersing myself in the world he has created. It's a fast read, but enjoyable nonetheless. Would be good/appropriate for young readers too.

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The Almost Sisters: A Novel | Joshilyn Jackson
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Giving this one a read. Thanks @Jenni_Capps for the lend!

Jenni_Capps Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!!! 7y
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I'm currently on a Dance with Dragons in my re-read. It's amazing how many details you miss the first go-round. What's been your favorite re-read?

Librarybelle I try to re-read Pride and Prejudice at least once a year. I'm also enjoying re reading Gone with the Wind and Outlander. 7y
MonicaAltman Outlander is a must for me too! ❤️ 7y
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Beckys_Books I need to read it again to see if it still holds up. 7y
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Does anyone here use a service like Kindle Unlimited to read books? I've been using KU. The only issue I've found is that the selection is super limited. Any other suggestions?

JoeStalksBeck I'm addicted to Overdrive 7y
Laalaleighh Um, the nook app has a huge selection of free books available each month. I think they give them to you in serial format? A chapter a day? 7y
MonicaAltman I'm reading on an iPad 😕. I already have the Kindle and iBook apps so I hate to add another. 7y
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Emma in the Night | Wendy Walker
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My best friend, Jenni, let me read this advance reader copy she had gotten. While the story has a very quick beginning that pulls the reader in, by the midway point of this book, the reader just wants answers. The plot gets complicated fast and it never gets easier to unravel. I think the author should have ordered this book's plot line a little better so the reader's brain isn't so fried at the end of the book.

Jenni_Capps 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 7y
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What to say about this book? It definitely wasn't my cup of tea. I don't deal well with any kind of animal mistreatment, and this book was replete with different kinds of abuse heaped on animals and humans alike. For me, the plot wasn't rich enough to offset the amount of violence the reader encounters. I also think the ending leaves more questions than answers.

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This book is a sequel to "The Alienist." It is often hard for second books to live up to the first, and this one, while not quite as interesting in storyline, was well done. The plot does lag in some spots, but I was kept guessing as to how they would eventually resolve the conflict.

DogMomIrene Hmmmm...I read The Alienist years ago and someone said the sequel was terrible. Never bothered with it. Now you've got me rethinking this decision, especially since you just reread The Alienist. I'm throwing it on the GR TBR🤓 7y
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This description had me cracking up! So wrong, but so funny!

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Angel of Darkness | Caleb Carr
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I finished a re-read of the The Alienist today. Imagine my surprise when I found out there was a second book with the same cast of characters! I'm starting this one tonight. Let's hope it lives up to its predecessor.

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1. Conway, SC
2. Outlander series, Portrait of a Lady, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy
3. Outlander series
4. Hard to decide... maybe the Indiana Jones movies?
5. Bull, Outlander series on Starz
6. Depends on the day
7. Blue, purple, or green
8. Historical fiction or mystery
9. A bank
10. 1 dog - Alice

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This behavior has migrated to include many more socio-economic levels. (This quote references John Pierpont Morgan- he still owns many of us today. 😂)

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Outlander | Diana Gabaldon
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I'm not sure which book this one comes from, having read the series multiple times, but I love this quote. And I ❤ Jamie!

sprainedbrain Oh, Jamie. *swoon* 💕💕💕 7y
Jenni_Capps 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 7y
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Just happened to see this one chilling on my bookshelf. It's a definite read if you don't mind a few gory details.

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Beneath a Scarlet Sky | Mark T. Sullivan

"Life is change, constant change, and unless we are lucky enough to find comedy in it, change is nearly always a drama, if not a tragedy . . . I still believe that if we are lucky enough to be alive, we must give thanks for the miracle of every moment of every day, no matter how flawed. And we must have faith in God, and in the Universe, and in a better tomorrow, even if that faith is not always deserved."

BarbaraTheBibliophage Welcome! 🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻📚📚 7y
Jenni_Capps 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 7y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings Welcome to Litsy!!! 😊❤️🙌📚🎉 7y
MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay 😊👍🏻. 7y
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