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ShelleyBooksie

ShelleyBooksie

Joined July 2018

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Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega
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Loathe to Love You | Ali Hazelwood
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Excellent! Three novellas, each has fantastic characters, interesting storyline, and 5 star steam!

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Kill Show: A True Crime Novel | Daniel Sweren-Becker
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Mehso-so

Listened to this one on audio, and I feel that helped - multi cast recording. I feel this is an example of a fictional book trying so hard to make a point/deliver a message (about societies obsession with true crime) that the story was lost. I was not invested in the missing person and was left with "meh" at the end.

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1. Rabid - Bill Wasik
2. Cabin Fever - Michael Smith
3. How to Be A Good Creature - Sy Montgomery

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@DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo, @AmyG - wanna play?

dabbe You've given me more to look into! Thanks for sharing. 💚💙💚 2w
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Best graphic novel I have read in ages!!! A YA love story at its core, but its so much more. It tackles the decisions we make as parents, which we think are in our childrens best interests, butsometimes they are not. It also showcases Korean culture and lion dancing. This story has an amazing cast of characters (some of whom made me laugh out loud). The illustrations are beautiful.

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The Boy Who Cried Bear | Kelley Armstrong
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Kelley Armstrong does it again. Could not put this book down. Book 2 in the Haven's Rock series.

LiseWorks Oh another's series for me too look into 2w
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I'm so glad I took a leap and decided to try book 2 in this series after a "meh" for book 1. This book had less YA angst, a great mystery, and was fast-paced. I look forward to checking out book 3.

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A cozy mystery with an excellent cast of characters. Reminded me a lot of Janet Evanovich. I look forward to more books in this series.

Kerrbearlib I just read it too and loved it. 2w
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Knife Creek | Paul Doiron
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I am hooked on this series! Interesting mysteries, wildlife and the characters are well developed. Main character Mike Bowditch grows and matures more in each book. I look forward to what he gets involved with next.

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Hmm, I cannot figure out how to fit my whole picture. I read 9 books in January. The 3 not pictured are the next 2 in the Paul Doiron Mike Bowditch Game Warden series and the tagged book. Only one 5 star - The Many Lives of Mama Love. All others were solid 4 stars.

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This book was much darker than I anticipated. That being said, I couldn't tear myself away, I wanted to know what happened. I listened to this one on audio and loved the narration. The narrator has a thick Scottish accent and it really sets the tone. Trigger warnings for non-consensual sex.

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Trespasser | Paul Doiron
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Number 2 in the Mike Bowditch Game Warden series. Although he is self-destructive, I am enjoying reading about his adventures and the mysteries are good. I look forward to reading the next book.

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The Poacher's Son | Paul Doiron
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Action- packed mystery involving a young game warden and his estranged father. I look forward to more books in this series.

Roary47 Your mug! 😍 2mo
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Great book. Interesting characters and fast-paced mystery. I'll be reading more in thus series!

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The Many Lives of Mama Love | Lara Love Hardin
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I went into this book with zero expectations as I didn't really know what it was about. What an excellent story! Such great writing. Full of real insight into how we think about ourselves but presented in a way that reads like a story - not self help. Highly recommend.

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The Disappeared | C. J. Box
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First book I have read in this series, and I would happily read another. The main character, Joe, is a forest ranger trying to solve a missing person's case in a small town. The story was fast paced and the characters were interesting. First book of 2024!

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The Disappeared | C. J. Box
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This is a different type of book related challenge for 2024! To get all 20 - follow @gratefulforgrace on Instagram (this is not me but a book related account that I follow)

BookmarkTavern These are some good ones! 3mo
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The Naturals ((The Naturals #1)) | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Teenage angst aside, this was a real page turner! I enjoyed the concept of teens having natural abilities (like spotting patterns) to.aid the FBI in solving cold cases.

Roary47 I read this so long ago. Your post encouraged me to get to the next one. 🥰 3mo
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Fascinating and frustrating. This non-fiction story does not wrap up neatly. That being said, the story is very interesting and informative. I was engaged until the very end. Recommend for those who enjoy nature/mysteries/ nonfiction.

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@DinoMom - thank you for this book! At 95 pages it was the perfect read for a cozy Christmas day.

CoffeeNBooks Adding this to my #SeasonalCozies list for next December! 3mo
DinoMom It had a dog and Gnome on the cover , plus Christmas ! How could I resist it! 3mo
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Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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@TheLudicReader - thank you for my amazing swap package ♡♡ It was so thoughtful of you to send along something for Josie - she was very excited to get something with her name to open. I hope that you have an amazing Christmas dear friend ♡
@MaleficentBookDragon

TheLudicReader Yay. No card though, right? Geesh.I wonder where it went. Lol. Merry Christmas! 3mo
ShelleyBooksie No card but I did get a lovely card in the mail from you ♡ @TheLudicReader 3mo
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Although it takes place over Christmas, this is not a Christmas themed book. The story took an interesting turn about 3/4 of the way through. A real page turner!

BiblioLitten Our city library does not have it unfortunately! It looks interesting. 3mo
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@ReadingRachael - your #Jolabokaflod package is on its way via Amazon. If you get an unexpected package - it's from me :) @MaleficentBookDragon

ReadingRachael Yay!! 😀 Thank you Shelley! ❤️ 3mo
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Season of Hope | Lauren Brooke
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@Librarybelle - thank you for the beautiful Christmas card!! It's my first one of the season. I LOVE Christmas cards ♡.

Librarybelle Yay! So glad it arrived! 😁❤️ 4mo
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Where Truth Lies | Christiane Heggan
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Oldie but a goody. Needed an easy but interesting read, and this fit the bill perfectly.

dabbe Your advent calendar has been sent to your email address. I hope you like it! 🩵❄️🩵 4mo
ShelleyBooksie Got it! So excited for tomorrow. Thank you @dabbe 4mo
dabbe @ShelleyBooksie 🤩😍🤗 4mo
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The Lovely and the Lost | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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What a great book! Fiction about a complicated family and their search and rescue dogs. I normally am not a fan of open endings but it was perfect in this book!

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A World of Curiosities | Louise Penny
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1. Fresh cut trees (especially evergreen and cedar)
2. ☕️ ☕️ Coffee
3. "Clean house"

Wanna play @TheLudicReader , @DinoMom , @LiseWorks

LiseWorks Since I can never get a copy of this to my own phone to repost, I will answer here. I love the Forest in the fall. The smell of wild roses and lilacs. 4mo
dabbe What does #3 smell like? I don't think I'll ever get there! Thanks for sharing! 🧡🖤💜 4mo
dabbe @LiseWorks I need more lilacs in my life! Thanks for sharing! 🧡🖤💜 4mo
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#smilesonlitsy , @dabbe - not a pic I'd usually share but this one's for you! I was at a Christmas card making class and we got candy canes + chocolate as welcome presents. The instructor asked me to pose for a pic - I chose to ham it up.

dabbe LOVE it! Smiles all around! 🤩🤩🤩 4mo
ReadingRachael Perfect!! Sounds like fun 😄 4mo
TheLudicReader Well, that made me smile! 4mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🩷🩷🩷 4mo
TorieStorieS Looks so fun!! And I love your sweater!💜 4mo
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Girl, 11 | Amy Suiter Clarke
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@StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego - Thank you for my awesome #hauntedhallowswap package! I've been wanting to read this book! The light up ghost, socks, napkins and bookmark are adorable!! Hubby and kiddo were very excited for the candy ♡♡♡

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Happy Halloween! 👻 5mo
wanderinglynn Fantastic! 🎃🖤👻🧡 5mo
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The Birthdays | Heidi Pitlor
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@TheLudicReader - I am SO fortunate to have you as a friend. Thank you for my Birthday package. The paper was so pretty! I LOVE the bookmark and cannot WAIT to dive into the books!!

Ruthiella Happy birthday! 🥳🥳🥳 5mo
TheLudicReader Happy birthday! 5mo
jlhammar Happy Birthday! 🎉
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A World of Curiosities | Louise Penny
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Saturday vibes.

dabbe Hello there, cuddliest pup! 🖤🐾🖤 5mo
PageShifter I have only read the two first books in the series! 5mo
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BatDad: A Parody | Blake Wilson
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@dabbe - this one's for you as I enjoy all the poetry you post.

dabbe I love it! Such movement! Thank you. 🖤🦇🖤 5mo
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Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros
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#bbgiveaway , @BarbaraBB - congratulations! My most anticipated book is Iron Flame. @DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo - what about you?

5feet.of.fury SO excited for this one. But since I have been waiting for literal years I have to go with 6mo
TheSpineView Looking forward to this one! 6mo
BarbaraBB Thank you for entering the giveaway! 5mo
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No Strangers Here | Carlene O'Connor
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@LeahBergen - Thank you for the awesome swap package!! I will be starting this book today while I enjoy my new coffee and much needed eye patches. The owl mug is AMAZING!!! You are so thoughtful ♡♡♡#FFFS 2023, Thank you for hosting @Chrissyreadit .

Chrissyreadit that Owl Mug!!! 😍😍😍🧡💛🧡💛🧡 6mo
LeahBergen You‘re very welcome and I‘m so glad you like it! 😊 6mo
Avanders ♥️🍁🧡🍂💛🍎 6mo
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Hey, just curious if you received your HHS package. Tracking says it was delivered, so I just want to make sure you actually got it. 🎃👻 5mo
ShelleyBooksie @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego - I did - thank.you for checking ♡♡ 5mo
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#HHS2023 @wanderinglynn - my HHS pkg hit the mail today. So much fun!

wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃👻🧡 6mo
wanderinglynn Did you receive your #HHS box? Your match mailed it on Sept 27. 5mo
ShelleyBooksie Yes I did:) 5mo
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Hemlock Island: A Novel | Kelley Armstrong
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K.A. is an auto-buy author for me. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. It is her first foray into adult horror. The creep factor was there, and it was certainly gory. However, I expected more from the ending.

Chrissyreadit checking in to see if your falling for fall swap package arrrived. 6mo
ShelleyBooksie Hi @Chrissyreadit - it did ♡ 6mo
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Old Country | Harrison Query, Matt Query
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Although the book dragged in a couple of places it had the perfect "creepy/spooky" fall vibes I was looking for.

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@Deblovestoread - thank you for the AMAZING #FBTBS package!! I can't wait to read The Shadow and Bone Trilogy and the Oregon bookmark is an awesome new one for my collection! The entire package was so thoughtful and made my day! The post it notes are already in my work bag for tomorrow! @Bookgoil

Deblovestoread I‘m so glad you like everything! 🍁 6mo
Bookgoil One of my fave series!! She sent such a sweet package! 6mo
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Swapsies | Fiona Roberton
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@Deblovestoread - my FBTB parcel arrived today ♡♡

Deblovestoread Yay! So glad it arrived in time. 🍁 6mo
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Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
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I was hesitant to read this one as it's everywhere with a lot of hype. Oh boy is it worth the hype! I could not put it down! Fantastic cast of characters and a great storyline. Love!

Julsmarshall I loved it too! Just preordered the sequel, it comes out in November 😍 6mo
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@TheLudicReader - how are you making out? Did you have to stay inside yesterday away from the smoke? Been thinking of you!

TheLudicReader Worry not. Although we were told to close all the windows at school on Thursday…no fun because 1000 teenagers and 100% humidity, we weren‘t sent home like the Uptown schools. Business as usual yesterday…and now Hurricane Lee. 🤣 6mo
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Stranded | Sarah Goodwin
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What a page turner! I went into this book expecting an unoriginal "only one survives" scenario, and I was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong! This was a fresh take and an interesting mix of reality with a hint of the supernatural. Couldn't put it down!

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Autumn Paths: An Anthology | Angella Cormier, Angela Wren, Monique Thebeau
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@LeahBergen - your #FFFS swap package is on its way (may come in 2 parcels) from Amazon. @Chrissyreadit , @Avanders

LeahBergen Wonderful! Thank you. 😘 I‘m still on the road but will be home tomorrow. Does it have an estimated delivery date? 6mo
ShelleyBooksie @LeahBergen - estimated delivery date is tomorrow or Sunday. 6mo
LeahBergen Yay! 👏👏 I‘ll let you know when it arrives. 6mo
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Autumn Paths: An Anthology | Angella Cormier, Angela Wren, Monique Thebeau
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@Deblovestoread - my fallbacktobookswap package was mailed today.

wanderinglynn Super cute wreath! 🎃 6mo
Deblovestoread Yay! Mailing yours tomorrow. 🎃 6mo
PageShifter So pretty 💜 6mo
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#hhs23, #hauntedhollowswap, @wanderinglynn

1. Friendly ghosts
2. Witches
3. Pumpkin spice ♡
4. Bestsellers
5. The Great Pumpkin
6. Chocolate
7. Thriller
8. Vampires
9. Supernatural beings
10. Jump scares

wanderinglynn 🎃👻🙌🏻 6mo
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Pumpkinheads | Rainbow Rowell
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I will make a collage for #hhs this week. I've never attempted one on my phone. I've tagged my fav fall/Halloween book that I read every October and the photo is a super cool coffee house I visited in Lethbridge, AB. When I think Halloween, this is my vibe. @wanderinglynn

Karisa 😍 6mo
wanderinglynn That‘s awesome! 😍🎃 6mo
Texreader So pretty!! 6mo
marleed I like the vibe! 6mo
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My fav book of the series so far. I love Louise Penny's unique blend of "whodunit," mixed with character development, moral questions, actual history, and poetry. It's a seamless blend of so many genres into a fantastic fictional series.

Tamra Fabulous color combo in your pic! 6mo
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Sign up and join in the fun! See @wanderinglynn for sign up link.

wanderinglynn Thanks for sharing! 🎃 6mo
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Autumn Paths: An Anthology | Angella Cormier, Angela Wren, Monique Thebeau
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Now this is the way to end the day. Sunshine, iced coffee, good book and my dog ♡

dabbe Hello, precious pup! 🖤🐾🖤 7mo
ReadingRachael Sounds perfect!!! 7mo
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Hunted | Darcy Coates
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What a page turner! Really enjoyed this fictional book about people going missing in a national park and what might be the cause.

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Pet Sematary | Stephen King
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1. The Blair Witch Project
2. The original Scream movie - I've never viewed a bathroom stall the same.
3. Poltergeist - TV static *shiver*

Thanks for the tag @TheLudicReader and @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks .

Wanna play @DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo

dabbe Excellent choices! I forgot about the original SCREAM. Yikes! 🧡🖤🧡 7mo
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