1. CAT, 100% no questions asked
2. I love all books all the time
3. I'm still in my Princess Era
4. YES! I like themed ankle socks - size 8
5. Halloween Town - watch it every year. And when I found out they were married in real life, I almost fainted.
6. I love all types of Snickers! Also love, Peanut M&Ms, popcorn balls, and oreos.

#HauntedHollowSwap #HHS #HHS23
@wanderinglynn

@BorrowersBookClub on Instagram. I love when I am in the majority but am so confused when I'm not.
Maybe useful for #HHS #HHS23

It was just okay.
I like the twists. But the story itself dragged on a little too long. It was on my TBR for so long, so I'm glad I read it, but knowing what I know now, I would have been just as happy to skip it.
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09.07 2023

My physical TBR... I'm going to start with these and actually read them. I hope to start slowly emptying out this box. And then I can add all my other physical books. Where do I start?
H O W do I start?

09.07.2023

#HHS #HHS23
My HHS Collage!

And I made a Pinterest Board! https://pin.it/Acrt8AF

#HHS #HauntedHollowSwap

I think Mary Kubica may be my favorite author. I've seen mixed reviews on this one but I really enjoyed it.
The part... you know the part... it was so graphic. I was horrified.
I cannot wait to read more by her.

I've read Local Woman Missing and now this one. Anyone have any favorites by her?

09.03.23

After reading the Woman in Cabin 10 and In a Dark, Dark Wood, I thought I was done with Ruth Ware - not because I don't like her. I just think other authors do it better. But this surprised me. I really fell in love with Ellie! There were quite a few twists that I absolutely did not see coming. Also, I'd love a book with Jack as the main character. There's more there and I want answers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

08.20.2023

I know this is an unpopular opinion. It was just a no from me. Maybe there was too much to keep up with? Or that I didn't really like any of the characters? Maybe it just wasn't the right genre for me. It was long and did not engage me. Also, it was kind of gross at times.
⭐️

08.24.2023

Amazon Original Stories:
Murder at the Royal Ruby - Nita Prose
The Mosquito - B.A. Paris
People Like Them - Minka Kent
Heart of a Mother - Julie Clark
Slot Machine Fever Dream - Chris Bohjalian
Just A Girl - Alyssa Cole

Quickly devoured The Obsession series- a series of short stories. Well developed characters and story. The Mosquito was my favorite. I didn't like the writing style of Slot Machine Fever Dream.

Free on Prime Reading

08.18.23

I went into this knowing that it was going to be a bit annoying with the back and forth. And it was annoying. Why do people hold themselves back? Why live your life in the unsaid?
But really, still a good book. This story could have been told in fewer pages. But it seems that all of her books are a bit long.

3.5⭐️

08.16.2023

"And how long have you been seventeen?"
"A while."

Sometimes in can be so easy to lift others up before you lift yourself. But just remember "I am a beacon of joy". You have people who love you and care for you.
And if I ever doubt this... my cat still needs me to feed her everyday, so she HAS to love me. ?

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@BookBabe32
#ThinkPositiveBePositive

I won't lie, I give all memoirs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ just because I know it takes guts to put it all out there. But this one genuinely was good. You can see how much Tom had grown through his life.
It's easy for people to change their actions, but to change their thoughts and their minds, that takes a lot of reflection and courage.
There was also tons of great humor. This was just really good for me.

08.06.2023

As someone who has been to a party or 2 at the hockey house in college, I have no idea how anyone could survive spending as much time in that house as they did.
I liked all of the characters except Aaron. He super sucks. You could tell that Stassie was trying to be a "cool girl". But, I still really enjoyed this book. Yes, super spicy, but I think the story here was solid and pulls at your heartstrings a little.

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07.29.2023

I went into this book having no idea what it was about... a few of my friends recommended I read it.
Well, they were right because I really really enjoyed this book. No spoilers, but I LOVED her 5th husband and the people who were involved. It was really something beautiful.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

07.25.23

I have never laughed so much while reading a book. I have also never had to long tap so many words to find out what they mean while reading a book.
Patrick takes his niece and nephew for the summer and has no idea what he is doing. But also knows exactly what he is doing. A lighthearted read with a darker undertone. This was so enjoyable, I didn't want it to end. Loved this story and Patrick as a character.
🦩🦩🦩🦩

07.12.23

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!
I went into this book with high expectations. I was ready for my heart to burst with love & warmth. Unfortunately, that isn't what happened. Klune can write a vivid story, but in this case, it was just not for me. The constant mention of sex & human anatomy was too over the top for me and turned me off to the story pretty early on.

DNF at 68%

I enjoyed this book. I liked Liz, and I absolutely loved Betty. All of the dogs warmed my heart. The overall story was very fun and interesting. But there was something about the writing that made me feel frustrated. Idk what it was, but it just got under my skin.
I'm glad I read it. But don't plan to read anymore from her.
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07.03.2023

What do you do when you so desperately want to enjoy and finish a book, but you are struggling to make it happen? I LOVED Cerulean and Whispering Door.
I'm over half way through this (chapter 17) and I'm simply not enjoying it. There are so many stellar reviews... is there something coming up that will turn this around for me or is it better to just move on?

This was incredible. My favorite book so far this year. I ate it up from start to finish. And when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. A great mystery/thriller for sure.
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06.30.2023

3 years ago @Lauranahe got me this book for the #HHS and I FINALLY got to read it. This books was so good! I loved the characters and how I got to glimpse into their minds throughout the different situations. Sometimes, 3 different storylines can get confusing, but this really worked. Great twists and turns. This was so good, I'm nervous to read the second one and possibly ruin it.
Thank you, Amanda!
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06.24.2023

This was a tough read. Enchanted is 17 years old and will do anything to achieve her dream. And I hate that for her. Ugh! This book sucked me in from the beginning and it broke my heart again and again and again. If you are up for something heavier, I recommend this one.
The pace was great through the whole book. However, the ending was so rushed and I'm not entirely sure why. The rushed ending makes it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ instead of 5.

06.13.2023

My first step into Progressive Fantasy and I really really loved it!
This gave me Hogwarts vibes.
Hugh and his friends think they are just boring, average, terrible mages. That is... until they learn who they really are.
A fun story about friendship and believing in yourself. This is the first book of the 7 book series!

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06.10.2023

Loved the show when I was younger. Loved this just as much. A great introduction to the series.
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06.02.2023

I love this series so much. I didn't quite enjoy this as much as the other 2, but it was still a delightful read. It's a book that feels like you're talking to your best friend. Easy and inviting. Filled with love and care.
Highly recommend this series.
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05.30.2023

We all knew that Snow was trash. But this. There is not a single redeeming thing about that man.
The book was just okay. Riding the high of the first 3 books, I was very excited about this one. But it was nowhere near as good. I'm happy I read it, but don't feel that I really would have missed out if I hadn't.
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05.24.2023

Not my typical genre (I say while devouring all of the Hunger Games books) but this was incredibly good. A lot of twists that I didn't see coming. The characters felt very much alive to me. And the whole concept of the book was very interesting. I've already recommended it to some friends.
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05.16.2023

This was a buddy read with my older brother. He really loved the beauty in some of the writing. I loved the characters and the friendship. I really appreciated Mr. Vernon as a character and how dynamic each of the kids were.
This was such a fun book, it made me laugh, gasp, and look away in horror. Highly recommend!
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05.01.23

Read this VERY short story.
It was actually quite good. As always with short stories, there is more to be desired. But a really good quick read.
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5.1.2023

Liked this one more than Catching Fire, but not as much as Hunger Games. Can we talk about Finnick? How about Gale? Haymitch? Can we talk about e v e r y o n e?
Looking at reviews, the ending is pretty controversial. But I really enjoyed it. Probably helped that I read them all back to back, so there was no waiting to learn more.

Not me crying & doing squats when Buttercup came back to her. It's fine. I'm fine.

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04.27.2023

As usual, the last 100 pages were the best. It took me 3 months to read, but the last 100 pages were read today.

Pros: LOVE these characters - great character development - the story telling is so vivid.
Cons: Unnecessarily long, which meant that it draggeddd in many places.

Idk. I don't want to stop reading, because of all the pros, but omg. @BookBabe32 thx for giving me the books because it will take me all year 🤣

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04.22.23

Audiobooks actually helped me get into the habit of working out. I would only listen to audiobooks at the gym... this was especially awesome when I LOVED a book. Because I would go to the gym more often.
Audiobooks have also helped me read books that are a little more challenging to get through.

Pro audiobooks for sure.

@ozma.of.oz #SundayFunday

I
Love
Peeta

I can't believe I waited so long to read these books. This was a great follow-up to the first one. The imagery was phenomenal. I really feel like I was there with everyone. Which is both terrifying and awesome. I can't wait to read the 3rd one!
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4.7.23

This was so easy to read and honestly just fun. Both Gabe and Sloane sound awesome. That level of reflection and thoughtfulness from Gabe is really something special. I love people who make me think outside the box!
As much as I liked this one, I don't think I'm super interested in reading the rest of the series.
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4.4.23

This book made me so mad!!!! But I also really enjoyed it. Elizabeth is... amazing. She really only cared about living her life for herself and her daughter. I really love how it ended. This was not a gobble it all up immediately read, but it was thought provoking and entertaining.

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3.26.23

I absolutely loved this book. I do think the audiobook is the way to read this.
He really puts it all out there and at times is super vulnerable. I admire him for being brave enough to write his story. I don't know much about the royal family, but I do know that tabloids are trash. And this absolutely confirmed it.

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03.16.2023

This is the second book of the Getaway series, which are a collection of short stories.
I was definitely hooked from the very beginning. But with it being a short story, I wanted more more more. What was happening to Ama, omg, wtf. I would rate this at 4⭐️ as a short story. But 3⭐️ overall. Either way, I recommend it!

3.07.23

This book was wow. It was charming and genuinely beautiful. I loved the main character and I was really rooting for her. There was some fluff... which got a little boring at times. But the ending... it was so good. Highly recommend.
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03.05.23

Nice little short story.
If it could be like 2 pages longer to slow down the ending a bit, it would be perfect.
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2.24.23

This was an awesome read for me!
I am now also down the rabbit hole because I now listen to her podcast, Girls Next Level and have been watching GND.
I was a little too young to watch GND when it aired live... but also, Kendra is only 5 years older than me, so 🤷‍♀️

Super enjoyable read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2.22.23

I actually preferred reading over listening... but my library only had the audiobook.
I totally get why people love this book and this series.
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2.12.23

I just really hated this book. All of her characters in every book are tan, blonde, and 116 pounds. I get it. Okay, fine. That's not explicitly true. Idk. Maybe I'm insane. But if I have to read that Chess and Tate peed in front of each other - one more time, I'm gonna lose it.

DNF at roughly 65%

Overall, I liked this book. The first half was kind of boring.
The second half... I am kind of obsessed. Sure, would any of this happen? Probably not. But I gotta give props to the main character, because some of the stuff she did was very creative.
The first twist was awesome. The others, eh. Predictable.
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Also, got this super nice bookmark for Christmas ❤️

1.29.23

I really tried so hard to like this one.
55% of the way in and I just realized that I didn't actually care about any of the characters. I tried to listen on audiobook to just get through it, but it wasn't for me either.
The video game references were very fun. But like... nothing was happening.

This was such a great book! Everyone at work couldn't believe that I hadn't read anything by Rick Riordan before.
This book felt like magic. I loved it!!!
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1.20.23

My IRL friend, Rachel has made her way to Litsy!! @BookBabe32
Our friendship started over the love of ACOTAR a few short months ago. And she is absolutely brilliant. ❤️❤️

This is my first read through of Hunger Games and I'm actually in love. I COULD NOT put it down. So good ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This morning, I woke up from a literal nightmare about this book.
I was 25% through, and there is just no way I can finish it.
First DNF of the year... and so early 😭
I did like what I had read, but there is no coming back from that.

I've read much worse content. Surprised that this one got to me.

This duo of books was hands down my favorite this year. Ben and Arthur, what can I even say? I love you! This was a phenomenal sequel and I highly recommend it to anyone who just needs a feel good, funny, sometimes a little sad book. I mean, read the first one first. Well, I recommend audiobook, but definitely read them. So good. My heart is so happy.
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12.23.22

Emaleigh! Thank you so so much!!! I'm excited to jump in! I do love Agatha Christie but sadly haven't read much by her. This is so exciting!!! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

@wideeyedreader #Jolabokaflodswap 2022