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EKonrad

EKonrad

Joined April 2016

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Pickpick

I would give this book all the stars if I could! Loved this magical realism take on grief. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at ErinKonrad.com

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Bailedbailed

I VERY rarely bail on books, but I just didn‘t get this at all. After like 40 pages, I realized I wasn‘t going to be able to continue. Not sure if it‘s just my brain, but I couldn‘t make sense of it. #dnf

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Pickpick

One of the best eating disorder books I‘ve read. It has the perfect blend of memoir and research, and I found it personally really helpful in my own recovery journey. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Pickpick

I love Brown‘s terrifying villains but I always feel a tad disconnected from the characters. This is a great fantasy read nonetheless. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The Briar Club | Kate Quinn
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Pickpick

Absolutely loved this one! Fantastic characters and a truly compelling storyline. Adding all of Kate Quinn‘s other books to my TBR now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Can‘t believe July is over already, but it was filled with some great books! 📚

kspenmoll 👏🏻👏🏻 1mo
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Her Many Faces | Nicci Cloke
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Pickpick

Exactly what I was looking for in a summer read. Suspenseful and a unique multiple POV structure that fit perfectly with the storytelling. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I miss the days when summer meant non-stop reading, but 11 books ain‘t bad. ☀️😎⛱️

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Pickpick

Thought this was really interesting - essays on everything from cults to 90s teen magazines. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mehso-so

I've been getting more into cozy mysteries lately, but this one just didn't work in a lot of ways for me. The plot seemed really convoluted (especially towards the end), and although I loved the main character, a lot of the aspects of her personality felt repetitive. Sad that this one wasn't a hit for me, but even the mystery taking place on a cruise in Paris wasn't enough to overcome the flaws in the storytelling. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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New bookstore opened today in my town. Cannot tell you how excited I am to spend all my money there! ☺️

Leftcoastzen Always great to have a new bookstore near ! 3mo
kspenmoll Yay!!!! 3mo
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Pickpick

Loved the unique storytelling: a mystery told in reverse. Plenty of twists (especially the last one) kept me glued to every page. Only downside was every character was pretty unlikable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

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Was all over the place in terms of subject matter this month, but all of these reads kept me intrigued!

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Pickpick

I liked the writing style and characters, but the subject matter wasn‘t totally my thing. Excited about the tv adaptation though. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Slow Dance: A Novel | Rainbow Rowell
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Mehso-so

It seems like everyone raves about this author, but I found this one to be pretty repetitive and kinda boring. There were also too many chick lit tropes, but maybe it‘s just me. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Some fantastic 5-star reads this month! 🤩

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Had so much fun at the LA Times Festival of Books today! Also picked up some fun merch. ☺️

TieDyeDude 😍 4mo
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Some great titles this month. ☺️

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Several truly great nonfiction reads this month. 😍

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Pickpick

Thought this was fascinating, and I‘m definitely going to try and integrate some of these suggestions into my lifestyle. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Great start to the new year! ☺️

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Pickpick

Thought this was a fascinating book. I have so much admiration for these two people! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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2025 was a fantastic year for reading! 📚❤️

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Pickpick

One of the best books I‘ve read in a while! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/10/16/the-humans-book-review/

AmyG This was a good one! 11mo
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Pickpick

This was such a moving and impactful book. Reminds me to keep fighting for a better future! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full book review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/09/29/something-lost-book-review/

MemoirsForMe I loved this one too! 10mo
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The Art of Power | Nancy Pelosi
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Pickpick

Such a fascinating read from a truly inspirational woman (who is NOT afraid to spill the tea!!!). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/09/15/the-art-of-power-book-review/

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ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE | Mary Higgins Clark
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Panpan

I do not get the popularity of this author at all. This book had way too many characters and a weird supernatural twist that I just didn't buy. ⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/08/31/on-the-street-where-you-live-book-review/

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Firebrand (Media Tie-In) | Elizabeth Fremantle
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Pickpick

Loved this fictional look at Henry VIII's sixth (and final) wife, Katherine Parr. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/08/15/firebrand-book-review/

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Pickpick

Haven‘t read a book this good in a looong time. It definitely shifted my perspective and made me cry (which is rare for a nonfiction read). Will be recommending this for sure! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

MonicaLoves2Read I have this on hold through Libby App 13mo
EKonrad @Monica5 Hope you like it as much as I did! 13mo
britt_brooke Reading this now! 12mo
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@nytbooks just released their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list. I‘ve only read 34, but have a ton of these books on my shelves. ☺️📚🩷

SilversReviews I have only read one. Yikes. I read Oscar. 7mo
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I know we‘re well into July, but here was June‘s wrap-up. Gotta step up my game for the rest of the summer! ☀️

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Bright Objects | Ruby Todd
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Pickpick

This book felt really pedantic at times and was definitely a slow-burn, but I still found myself appreciating the characters and the writing in the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/06/30/bright-objects-book-review/

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Pickpick

One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time! Definitely signing up for Emiko Jean's fan club right now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/05/10/the-return-of-ellie-black-book-review/

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Mehso-so

I love magical realism, but this book had several missteps that were hard for me to get past. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/04/19/the-cemetery-of-untold-stories-book-review/

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Absolutely loved this memoir! Lieu's mother died at the age of 38 after a botched plastic surgery operation; she writes about how this event impacted the rest of her life. So moving! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/04/17/the-manicurists-daughter-book-review/

Amor4Libros I felt the same way with this one! 1y
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The Sleepwalkers | Scarlett Thomas
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I might be in the minority here, but I thought this book was awful. The premise could have been interesting, but the execution was really poor. ⭐️

Full review: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/04/10/the-sleepwalkers-book-review/

Ruthiella Have you read Scarlett Thomas before? I like her, but she‘s kind of an acquired taste… 1y
EKonrad @Ruthiella I haven‘t. I usually like writing that is a little out there, but maybe she‘s just not the right writer for me. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 1y
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Not in the database yet - This memoir was absolutely fantastic - such interesting insights from the mind of a sociopath. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/04/01/sociopath-book-review/

AmyG Released tomorrow. I am so buying this. Sounds fascinating. (edited) 1y
Erinreadsthebooks This one keeps showing up in my various feeds. Intriguing 🧐 1y
EKonrad @AmyG @Erinreadsthebooks I hope this book gets the hype it deserves. Gave me a whole new perspective on this diagnosis. 🧐 1y
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This memoir just didn't do it for me - I wanted more of a deep-dive into race relations from a white-male perspective, but it was just autobiographical details from this dude who basically failed upwards. ⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/03/24/the-right-kind-of-white-book-review/

dabbe #fanofthepan! 🤩🤩🤩 1y
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The Many Lives of Mama Love | Lara Love Hardin
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This was such an incredible memoir from an immensely talented writer. I can definitely see why Oprah picked it for her book club! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/03/18/the-many-lives-of-mama-love-book-review/

And I'm adding my copy to my Pango shop, if anyone wants to purchase it: https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/ekonrad

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Loved this one! 1y
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Not sure why this book isn't in the database yet, but “Jaded“ by Ela Lee was a definite 5-star read for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/03/15/jaded-book-review/

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Three books for the price of one - don‘t mind if I do! Love getting my birthday book and Book of the Year selection for #botm. 💕

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Say Hello to My Little Friend | Jennine Capo Crucet
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I'm usually all for weird writing, but this just didn't work for me at all. ⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/02/27/say-hello-book-review/

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The House of Eve | Sadeqa Johnson
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This historical fiction read wasn't a slam-dunk for me, but I did appreciate the insight into the colorism and classism present during the late 1940s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/02/20/the-house-of-eve-book-review/

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Chung is quickly becoming one of my fave short story writers. I love her style, and there were several truly wonderful stories in this collection. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/02/06/your-utopia-book-review/

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Set for Life: A Novel | Andrew Ewell
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This book was endlessly frustrating with an MC I couldn't stand. Couldn't wait for it to be over. ⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/02/03/set-for-life-book-review/

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Never had an easier time picking a Book of the Month! So excited for The Women! #botm

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The Bullet Swallower | Elizabeth Gonzalez James
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This book didn't quite live up to my expectations - not enough magical realism and a separate storyline that kept taking me out of the action. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/01/22/the-bullet-swallower-book-review/

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Panpan

I was so intrigued by the premise of this book, but it completely fell flat for me. The writing style was frustrating, and the mystery wasn't all that thrilling. ⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/01/16/maude-hortons-glorious-revenge-book-review/

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The Deluge | Stephen Markley
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This book was a true masterpiece, IMO. Beautiful writing, though completely terrifying! A true investment since it's 880 pages, but well-worth it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Full review at: https://erinkonrad.com/2024/01/11/the-deluge-book-review/

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Didn‘t hit my total of 136 from last year but it was still a wonderful year of reading! ☺️📚✨

Ruthiella 119 is amazing! 👏👏👏 2y
TieDyeDude 💪🎉 2y
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