I think reading ARCs is stressful 😄

You want to be able to leave a great review, but most of the time the story is so-so at best.

That's the case witb High By the Beach - a slow-burn romance with very high angst.

At first I was worried that this book was going to be heavy on drug abuse. Thankfully, that wasn't the case.

The main character has tragically lost her twin sister and this is the story of her grappling with grief and finding love.

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My trip is complete
Skyline Chili is a MUST
A Midwest classic

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This was my second time reading The Reveal.

I wanted to listen to the audiobook because Megan Crane (who leads my book club) asked us to give her input on who should do the narration.

It's very exciting to see a little bit of the behind the scenes stuff as books go into production 😀

And I still really liked this story about monsters taking over the earth and a human/vampire romance 🔥 🧛‍♂️

My sweet DIL got me a blind date with a book!

I'm kicking myself for tearing into it before taking a picture, but I did my best to recreate it 😄

I had never heard of this book, but it's got 100% here on Litsy!

Soldiers and Sailors
in Indianapolis
Downtown monument

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I'm in Indiana right now - family, friends, and a conference. Super busy, but my ❤️ is full

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Monthly wrap up

This was assigned for Romance Book Club.

It's not a romance, but it's definitely a page-turner!

I really liked it.

I've read 4 Nora Roberts books and have liked 2 of them. She's still a crap shoot for me.

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The boys of Tommen
Have taken me by surprise
With YA romance

I never would have guessed I'd be so into this series!

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I wanted to like this, but my mind drifted constantly. I just couldn't connect.

The author takes a deep dive into the history of Jesus.

I wanted something uplifting but didn't find it here. I'll stick with reading the Bible itself for inspiration.

Don't let the cute cover fool you - this romance is not light and fluffy.

There are some pretty heavy topics in The Heartbreak Hotel.

I give it a thumbs up 👍🏻

Posting a book review at this moment in time feels stupid and pointless, but I finished a book today, so here we are.

This was crazy, unhinged, and, yes, psycho!

I giggled several times (is there something wrong with me??) during this short, well-narrated audiobook.

Comfort. Hope. Guidance.
The one book that has it all
Just give it a try

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When I saw this was a First Reads choice on Amazon, I didn't even bother to see what the other choices were 😁

This was fun and gory, and fun, and different for Jeneva Rose.

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Gifted by a friend
It's weird but thought-provoking
Read this book slowly

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My third Mariana Zapata book, and I loved it!

She is the queen of slow burn romance.

I have three physical books of hers in my TBR and am confident I will love them all 😊

I love it when Romance Book Club assigns a book that I would never pick up on my own, and I end up loving it 😁

Turns out I don't mind a space opera with a hot bad boy love interest.

My sweet sister sent me a surprise in the mail...

Let's just say it wasn't quite as advertised 😂💀

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Sorry, Jane, I tried
I'm scratching you off my list
Your books aren't my jam

I bailed at 44%. Couldn't keep up and couldn't care less.

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Another 9 book month. That seems to be my average.

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Let's see how this goes...

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You guys. I REALLY liked The Reveal, and I'm not just saying that because I know the author.

This is really good, and you should be excited to get it in October.

Vampires, werewolves, sorceresses, small town (which happens to be my town), and steamy romance.

The climax takes place at Crater Lake, so I had to make a collage since I was just up there 😄

While I haven't really jumped on the Jane Austen bandwagon (do I have to turn in my reader card?), I thoroughly enjoyed this book about the women who inspired her.

I also love Rebecca Romney (Pawn Stars). This book has fired me up even more to keep collecting antique books 😊

**My next audiobook will be something by Austen - I promise

Visiting my bestie this week!!!

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A mother grapples
Grieving, hopeful, she believes
Reincarnation

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A wonderfully lazy afternoon 😌

This steamy romance was donated to my Little Free Library.

I took a chance, and while the spice was extra spicy at times, the ending was sweet.

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Book club by the pool
Hot August night. Friends. Food. Fun.
Oh, and a free book!

Megan is one of the leaders of Romance Book Club. Excited for this ARC

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Not gonna lie - my mind drifted a lot listening to this one, but my quest to add more classics to my audiobook repertoire continues 🙂

This one is very unique.

The book is the thesis of a graduate student who feels slighted by a popular professor.

Every so often, I would forget what I was reading, and the narrator would pop in to remind me.

It's hard to explain, but very creative.

I earned a $25 B&N gift card from Fetch!

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Scan all your receipts
Earn points and get rewarded
Of course, we choose books!

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This was a steamy motorcycle club romance that I didn't mind at all 🔥 🫦 🥵 😂

This one surprised me in that you know who the killer is early on, but the motive is the mystery.

I quite enjoyed this Amazon First Reads book 🙂

I loved this!

If you liked 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,' you'll love this one 😊

Have you ever heard of the Voynich Manuscript?? I had never heard of it before listening to this story.

Monthly report

"I'm gonna stick it in now."

I've been waiting all week for #FirstLineFridays and #haikuhive #haikuaday ??

I'm clutching my pearls
Romance Book Club assignment
Starts off with a bang!

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Oh, Addie LaRue,
The odds were stacked against you,
but you left your mark ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I knew nothing about this family going in, but I'm drawn to cultish stories, so here we are.

My main takeaway - why the hell didn't the dad man up and protect his kids?!?

This story is frustrating and sad.

The Turn of the Screw
What the heck did I just read?
Not sure what to think...

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I've decided to try to listen to more classics. This one was crazy.

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I mean, it's one of the perks of having a little free library, right?!

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**Adding 5 more syllables - "But, for now, I hide"

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Paparazzi wait
for the shot, scoop, and breakdown
of a young woman

The author of this book is an ex tabloid reporter, and while he has a conscience, he continues to make money off of Britney Spears' name.

An entertaining book, but it does make you kind of sick to think about our celebrity obsessed society.

Old books, a cute tin,
and a funky, cool glass head
Fun estate sale finds!

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I enjoyed doing my last review in haiku, so here I go again...

A well-known actress
talks about aging from a
unique perspective

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A haiku book review:

Honor lost - Grace found
grief, sadness, deception, hope
Impressive debut

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It was a busy weekend at work!

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My first Matt Haig, and it wasn't my cup of tea.

There were some lovely moments in this book, but it was too woo woo, mystical, and fantastical for my taste.

**Isn't Crater Lake gorgeous?!

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A great, twisty mystery about a decades old unsolved murder told from multiple POVs.

I especially loved the setting in Ojai, CA, as I used to live close by and have spent a lot of time there.

Bart's Books is in Ojai, and they sent me this signed copy 😊

It was a crazy night last night! Just now have power back.

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Why wasn't I warned that I would need book 2 right next to me the moment I finished book 1??

A YA romance between the school's star rugby player and the new girl who is bullied and abused.