I was tossing and turning in a useless attempt to sleep while thinking about what I had read during lunch today. Just how would this Hana Westerman thI was tossing and turning in a useless attempt to sleep while thinking about what I had read during lunch today. Just how would this Hana Westerman thriller resolve? Had she gone too far? Was there no way out? I had to creep downstairs and finish this book. Now, I wanna know if there will be another book in this series. So, will there?...more
I don’t normally read a book recommended to me by a patron, but this patron - well, the gleam in his eye as he explained how much he loves reading anyI don’t normally read a book recommended to me by a patron, but this patron - well, the gleam in his eye as he explained how much he loves reading anything written by Howard Blum, how could I refuse? I did try, “I don’t read any nonfiction, outside of recipe books.” “Well,” he countered, “What do you normally read?” “Murder mysteries,” I explained, thinking fondly of my Karin Slaughter love affair. “These books are better than what you read!” The gleam in his eye brightened as he explained, “These stories actually happened - in real life!” “But…” I floundered, what about the attractive detective with dyslexia and the dog named Betty? “Well..” my resolve growing weaker by the minute. “I suppose I could try this one…” And so, I tried. And wouldn’t ya know it? This one grabbed me and held onto me until… I started reading the reviews of other readers. And then I read the final chapter. Twice. Wait - what? I’m not sure. Maybe I should try another nonfiction book. One that doesn’t have recipes in it.
Note to mom: nope - not for you - uh, didn’t Brandon Sanderson just publish a new book - you should read that one! ...more
This was a compelling read that was challenging to put down. Not what I usually read before the school year starts up, but a nice departure from The UThis was a compelling read that was challenging to put down. Not what I usually read before the school year starts up, but a nice departure from The Unteachables....more
I picked up this book because patrons have been returning this book to the library for the past two months with the most interesting reviews.
Some woulI picked up this book because patrons have been returning this book to the library for the past two months with the most interesting reviews.
Some would look stricken, glance quickly around the room to see who could hear their response, and inform me, “I couldn’t read this. It was too graphic. It is…” they would pause to gather courage before continuing, “too much.”
Some would say, quite frankly without fear of reprisal, “You’re reading Karin Slaughter, what do you expect?”
And some would say, “I liked it. It was well written.”
Honestly? I was surprised I hadn’t read it sooner.
Note to Mom: no, I do not recommend this book for you....more
So my son interrupted my reading to ask, “oh, you’re back to reading a series, after you took a break, how does that work?” I wanted to say, “It’s kinSo my son interrupted my reading to ask, “oh, you’re back to reading a series, after you took a break, how does that work?” I wanted to say, “It’s kinda like how we had you and your brother kinda close together and then we took a break and had your sister much later - helps you further enjoy the series you took a break from - ya know?” But, I fumbled and tried to make it something else and couldn’t figure out how to tie in how you normally have tacos on Tuesday and this Tuesday I made 7 layer dip instead - since it was Wednesday- and - shoot, it’s hard to eat chip dip while reading a library book at the same time - wait, who is the killer anyhow - and why can’t I figure out whodunnit sooner in these books?
I started off this weekend by buying myself a large hat, enormous billowing scarf, striped pants, and a white peasant blouse - all to dress up like DaI started off this weekend by buying myself a large hat, enormous billowing scarf, striped pants, and a white peasant blouse - all to dress up like Daisy Jones. Alas, I am now contemplating purchasing a chicken purse, a chick coinpurse, a chicken necklace and a copy of Rogue Male. Of course, I was ridiculed by my family as I tried to explain this amazing book - and they started talking about a rip in the space time continuum and how bodacious it was - what were they talking about? But, whatever. They will never understand just what I feel. “Party on, dudes.”...more
I picked up this book because the main character in the last book I read was reading it. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Consumed it in the past 2 days. Wow - I picked up this book because the main character in the last book I read was reading it. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Consumed it in the past 2 days. Wow - what a trip!...more
This book has been my lunch companion for the past 2 weeks and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
I don't watch sports. I don't play sports. I don'This book has been my lunch companion for the past 2 weeks and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
I don't watch sports. I don't play sports. I don't understand all the rules or how to play or score a game as technical as tennis. Doesn't matter. Taylor Jenkins Reid made this all a compelling read that I had a hard time putting down at the end of lunch. Sometimes, I would wake in the middle of the night and have to see if Carrie Soto was going to win the next match - thank you Libby, for making this nightly indulgence possible.
The real kicker? When I told a co-worker I was going to read this book, she informed me that I would not like this book - that the author's writing style was not something I would enjoy. This was fabulous advice for someone like me, as I set forth to prove how much I appreciate and enjoy this author (not much - Taylor Jenkins Reid is one hell of an author).
I've already placed another book by her on hold - oops - I've run out of time. Back to work I go!...more
So I finished this book today - the one I picked up at a free library half a block away from a family event. It was a fun read - great sense of humor,So I finished this book today - the one I picked up at a free library half a block away from a family event. It was a fun read - great sense of humor, the whole plot, etc. and then I shared with a coworker the author’s name and she said, “Oh, haven’t you read Hoot?” And I’m like… uh… no? So… while I was planning on reading the entire skink series, I may be derailed for a bit. But I think I want to read Team Rodent next....more
This book was read to me by a 3rd grade student. We had a difference of opinion about the moral of the story. She thought the moral is that you shouldThis book was read to me by a 3rd grade student. We had a difference of opinion about the moral of the story. She thought the moral is that you should always be brave. I think the moral is that, no matter what else is going on in your life, you must remember to brush your teeth every day. Fun read, but I think you should stand when you read this aloud and make sure to wave your finger around when you repeat the chorus, “No, I’m not scared (now point), you’re scared!”...more
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