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AmandaBlaze

AmandaBlaze

Joined January 2022

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Starve Acre by ANDREW MICHAEL. HURLEY
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The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
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The Naturals ((The Naturals #1)) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Murder Road by Simone St. James
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I took a break from my horror novels to read this. It is sweet as usual. Charlie continues his mental health journey. Nick is choosing universities and what it would mean to be separated from Charlie for awhile. Nick and Charlie are both considering sex with one another. My only complaint is I wanted the graphic novel to be longer.
#ReadAway2024 #ReadYourKindle
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @CBee

CBee Love this series ♥️ 2d
DieAReader 🥳Great 2d
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Starve Acre | ANDREW MICHAEL. HURLEY
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“Overnight, snow had fallen thickly again in Croftendale and now in the morning the fells on the other side of the valley were pure white against the sky.“
#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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The Goonies (1985)
The Lost Boys (1987)
The Lady in White (1988)
#TLT #ThreeListThursday
@dabbe

JessClark78 Love all three of those. 4d
dabbe ⛰️ 🧛 👻 Thanks for sharing! 💙🩵💙 4d
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Diavola | Jennifer Thorne
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This is my library hoard from the last 2 months. I'm slowly getting through it, now that I'm feeling better.
@emz711

AmandaBlaze This does not, of course, include Libby where even more books lurk. 5d
Ruthiella That‘s a lot of books! 😃 5d
CatLass007 I‘m glad you‘re feeling better. You‘re going to have a lot of reading to do. 5d
emz711 😱 omg you have to keep a tally of how far you get! 2d
emz711 Secrets of hartwood Hall was eh btw. 2d
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The Haunting of Velkwood | Gwendolyn Kiste
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1. Tagged. Creepy new author.
2. Lost Man's Lane by Scott Carson (AKA Michael Koryta)
3. Carol Goodman or Jennifer McMahon
#WondrousWednesday
@Eggs

Eggs Great post!! 5d
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What are you reading today?

GondorGirl I wonder if the clouds will clear enough for us to see anything! 🤞 1w
ShananigansReads I of course just picked it up because of the title but turns out the author grew up near me. 1w
AmandaBlaze @GondorGirl We had a great view from my backyard. 1w
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RaeLovesToRead The art journey continues... 1w
Zuhkeeyah I had a great view of the 98% eclipse! 1w
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Interesting and mesmerizing book.
#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

BookmarkTavern That does sound interesting! Thanks for answering! 1w
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The Naturals ((The Naturals #1)) | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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1. Watch the eclipse from my backyard. I have some volunteer hours at the library, including a Metroparks Takeover. I'll also be getting sushi with my fiance for our 1 year engagement anniversary.
2. Ice tea or hot tea, depending in my mood.
3. Most times in my head, unless I have a beautiful bookmark from my #LitsyLove peeps.
4. See above. This book is fun, dark, and creepy so far.
#MotivationalMonday @Cupcake12

Cupcake12 Thanks for joining in. Have a great week x 1w
mcctrish Happy Engagement Anniversary 1w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💛💛 1w
dabbe 💚🩷💚 1w
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The Naturals ((The Naturals #1)) | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Reading this a little out of my TBR order. It has to go back to the library soon and looks too good to pass up.

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I loved so much of this book. The haunted apartment building. The homage to Rosemary's Baby. I wish it was a little more supernatural to make it perfect. However, then it wouldn't be an Unger book. I think is my favorite of her novels so far. 4.5 stars.
#ReadAway2024 #ReadYourKindle
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @CBee.

DieAReader 🥳Great!! 1w
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 1w
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My current read.

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Dead of Winter | Darcy Coates
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Another solid thriller by Coates. However, it wasn't my favorite. It seemed a little slow compared to her other books. If you like isolated locations with lots a snow and the characters being picked off one by one, this one will entertain. I did guess the killer early on, though.
3.5 stars.
#ReadAway2024 #ReadYourKindle #BookSpin
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
@CBee
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2w
CBee Great job 👏🏻 1w
DieAReader 🥳Great! 1w
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Finished my first book of April. Now that I'm all healed up from the bronchitis bout, I hope to dig back into my TBR!
#WhatsNewWednesday
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Read4life
@TieDyeDude

Read4life Glad you‘re feeling better! 💙🦋💙 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yay!! ❤️‍🩹 2w
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An entertaining whodunit. It's told partly through Lucy's point of view and through podcast transcripts. A woman must deal with a TBI as she tries to find who killed her friend while almost the whole town believes she did it. 4 stars.
#ReadAway2024
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

DieAReader 🥳Great! 2w
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CBee I spy some good ones on your list ☺️ 2w
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Here is my April #BookSpinBingo.
BookSpin = The Dead of Winter
DoubleSpin = Murder Road
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! Looks fabulous!! 2w
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I'm currently reading around five books, but this is the most active one. Lucy was found walking while having her friend Savvy's blood all over her dress. She claims she doesn't remember how it got there. Part first-person narration and part podcast transcripts, there is also a vein of dark comedy so far.

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Tomorrow, I start my first shift as a library volunteer. I'm so looking forward to this.
#WhatsNewWwdnesday
@Read4life @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude

TheBookHippie Enjoy!!! 3w
TieDyeDude Exciting! ❤ 3w
Read4life Hope you love it! 💙 3w
ShelleyBooksie Amazing!! So jelly. Enjoy!! 3w
bthegood Hope you have a great day - 🙂 3w
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1. Carol Goodman, Jennifer McMahon, Simone St. James, Scott Carson, Christopher Golden, Neil Gaiman.
2. Children on the Hill beat out Hell House recently.
3. Nancy Atherton - the Aunt Dimity series.
@Eggs @WondrousWednesday

Eggs Thanks for the thoughtful responses 👌🏼 3w
bthegood Reading Aunt Dimity series - I think because of your reviews/comments about it - thank you - really enjoying it 🙂 3w
AmandaBlaze @bthegood It's a fun series! A long-time librarian told me about it about 15 years ago. 3w
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A little bit behind on this. I plan on reading Myrder Road, The New Couple in 5B, The Warm Hands of Ghosts. I'll also try to read some buddy reads like Yellow Face and The Dry along with some sci-fi books. I'm finally feeling better, too.
@Andrew65 #MarvellousMarch

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The Bad Ones | Melissa Albert
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I really enjoyed the latest novel from Melissa Albert. Her descriptions of Becca and Nora are strong enough that I feel you would know them if you met on the street. There's a dual timeline, one set in the present and another from 6 months before that covers gaps in Becca's story. 4 stars.
#ReadAway2024
@Andrew65 @ DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

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The Bad Ones | Melissa Albert
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ShyBookOwl Lol 4w
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1. Knowledge is power.
2. Volunteer at my local library (former librarian/teacher)
3. Paralegal
@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

Eggs I hope your respiration is improving - how are you? 1mo
AmandaBlaze @Eggs It seems to finally getting better. :) Thanks for asking. 1mo
Eggs @AmandaBlaze You‘re welcome- happy to hear you‘re better🤗 1mo
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Murder Road | Simone St. James
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Some of the books I plan to read in March.

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In a couple weeks, I'm going to start volunteering at the library system here in Toledo, OH. This is one of the events we have on tap.
@GondorGirl, in case you're interested.

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Somehow, I missed this. Now on my TBR.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great choice 👏🏻📚 1mo
Eggs Brilliant 👌🏼 1mo
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Trying to get my read on again and more involved in #LitsyLove. I'm going into my fourth week of asthmatic bronchitis. Two batches of antibiotics and steroids, and I'm still not much better. If I'm not better in a couple days, my fiance is dragging me to the ER as my doctor's treatment doesn't seem to be helping.

Deblovestoread Sorry you haven‘t been well. Hope you are better soon! ❤️‍🩹 1mo
julesG Hope you feel better soon! 1mo
Ruthiella That sucks! Hopefully you will see improvement soon. ❤️ 1mo
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Read4life Sorry to hear this. I hope you feel better soon and don‘t require a trip to the ER. 💙 1mo
bthegood Get well soon! 🧡 1mo
Librarybelle Hope you feel better soon ❤️ 1mo
majkia Don't put it off. Go to the ER. Hope you feel better soon. 1mo
TheLudicReader That‘s a long time to be feeling unwell. Hope you turn the corner soon! 1mo
Susanita Bronchitis sucks! I hope you‘re able to find some relief soon. 1mo
Yuki_Onna Oh my... 🫢 Better head for the ER sooner than later! Don't take any risks! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 1mo
julieclair Oh my… I‘m so sorry to hear you‘ve been feeling lousy for such a long time. Sending virtual hugs. 💝 Sure do hope you‘re feeling better soon. 1mo
TheDaysGoBy Feel better! 1mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you feel better ❤️‍🩹 1mo
dabbe So sorry to see this. Sending you hugs and hope you feel better soon. we‘ve missed you here. 💚🤗💙 1mo
AmandaBlaze Thank you, everyone! 1mo
NatalieR That‘s a long time to be ill. I hope you recover soon. ❤️‍🩹 1mo
Sleepswithbooks What a wonderful finance!!! I‘m sending healing vibes to you ✨✨✨ 1mo
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The Bad Ones | Melissa Albert
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Current read.

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One of the few books I'm managing to read with this last bout of asthmatic bronchitis. It's very good so far. Katherine Arden is becoming a must read.

bthegood hope you feel better soon - 🙂 2mo
Bren912 You must be physically exhausted!! Feel better soon! 2mo
JessClark78 Hope you feel better soon. 2mo
Susanita Bronchitis is the worst! Hope you feel better soon. 2mo
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I'm working on “It's OK to rest and pause.“
#ThinkPositiveBePositive

Texreader I‘ve been working on that too. I hope we‘re both successful!! 2mo
AmandaBlaze @Texreader It's harder than I thought. I can't read much because anything sets off my bronchitis. I'm leaning patience. lol 2mo
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My apologies to my book groups. I've had asthmatic bronchitis for the last 3 weeks and have barely read a book this month. Hopefully, the meds will start working, and I'll be able to catch up. @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheSpineView @Soubhiville.

Yuki_Onna Oh no! Hope you feel better❣️That's the only thing that matters. Get well soon! 🫂 2mo
SpellboundReader That sounds so unpleasant. Please feel better soon. Hope the meds help you. 💐 2mo
Ruthiella Hope you feel better soon! ❤️ 2mo
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TheSpineView No worries! Just get better! 💞 2mo
Librarybelle Hope you feel better soon! 2mo
AmandaBlaze Thanks, everyone. This coughing is getting old. lol
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AmandaBlaze @Librarybelle Fortunately, I read ahead a bit in the #NancyDrewBR series. I'm good up to Red Gate Farm. 2mo
Librarybelle 😁 2mo
JessClark78 Hope you feel better soon. 2mo
dabbe Hoping you're feeling better soon! 💙🩶💙 2mo
julieclair Oh my. That sounds awful. Sure hope you‘re on the mend soon. 💙 2mo
bthegood get well soon - 2mo
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These are my four books for.#ReadYourKindle.
@CBee

CBee Lots of spooky reads 😊 2mo
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The Heiress: A Novel | Rachel Hawkins
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A twisty tale told partially through letters and newspaper clippings. The ending was a little disappointing for me, but still a solid novel. 4 stars.
@ReadAway2024

Bette I kinda loved Ruby‘s letters, not what she did, but how she explained everything. 2mo
AmandaBlaze @Bette I agree. They added a lot to the development of Ruby's character. 2mo
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Arcadia | Lauren Groff
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@Soubhiville Here's another Kindle deal for Groff.
#AuthoroftheMonth. $2.99

dabbe 🤩 2mo
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2mo
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So excited about this! I've read all her books.

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I'm putting this on here to remind me to read it. 26 indigenous horror stories.

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Skeleton Creek #1 | Patrick Carman
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I enjoyed this book a lot. There is a feeling of dread throughout the novel. I especially liked the video segments that were found on a special website.
#SeriesLove2024
#ReadAway2024

InkedBookworm13 This format sounds awesome. I added it to the top of my tbr. 3mo
AmandaBlaze It does end on a cliffhanger. The vibe is a little like Twin Peaks as two teenagers investigate strange happenings in their town. The video segments are what sold me on it, though. 3mo
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Skeleton Creek #1 | Patrick Carman
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I‘m loving this creepy book of two teenagers investigating their town. It‘s written as a journal with interactive video clips on a special website. Oh, the jump scare I just got from one of the videos. @Yuki_Onna, this might be perfect for your #TwinPeaksReadingChallenge.

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Another fun detective story. Nancy tries to save Red Gate Farm while solving several mysteries.
#NancyDrewBR
#SeriesLove2024
#ReadAway2024

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The Stand | Stephen King
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1. When I'm most awake, whenever that is.
2. The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket.
3. The Stand, 1200 pgs.
#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

Eggs Same for me #3. Thanks for playing 🙏🏻🙏🏻 3mo
LiseWorks Lol The Stand seems to be popular as an answer 3mo
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First badge of 2024.

LiseWorks Kindle has challenges? 3mo
AmandaBlaze @LiseWorks Yes, there are ones for most days read and mystery challenges. You can access them through your home screen. Kindle also tracks your current streak in days and weeks. (edited) 3mo
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The villains of Christmas are showcased in this book of folklore from various countries.
#ReadAway2024 @Andrew65 @DieAReader
@GHABI4ROSES

DieAReader 🥳Awesome! 3mo
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Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt
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This was a reread for #LitsyLoveReads. I still enjoyed it as much as the first time. I loved the depictions of Marcellus.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love Marcellus 🧡🐙 💙 3mo
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1. Yes, but it wasn't well enough to deal with the inclines when I lived in Seattle.
2. Nancy's convertible.
#Two4Tuesday
@TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 3mo
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This is the second book to feature Bess and George. It takes place on a ranch in the southwest where Nancy is pulled into three separate but connected mysteries. There's plenty of action, including a phantom horse and a rockslide.
@Librarybelle #NancyDrewBR
#SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
#ReadAway2024 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
#Roll100 @PuddleJumper

AmandaBlaze Should have been a Pick review. 4.5 stars. 3mo
DieAReader 🥳Awesome! 3mo
TheSpineView Fantastic! 3mo
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Librarybelle I remember reading this one! It‘ll be fun to revisit! 3mo
AmandaBlaze @Libraybelle I had a lot of memories of this one too. It might have been because I was horse cra,zy at that age. 3mo
PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 3mo
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Blanket, check. Pillows, check. Wine, check. Nancy Drew, check. I'm all #hygged out during the polar vortex or whatever it is. The high was only 5 degrees in Ohio.
@Alldebooks

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All Systems Red | Martha Wells
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Anyone interested in an a Murderbot #buddyread? We‘d do a book a month.