Carole's Monday. Storm Front

Author: Jim Butcher

Narrator: James Marsters
Title: Storm Front

Series: The Dresden Files #1

Genre: UF, Mystery, Paranormal, Fantasy, SciFi
Published: April 1, 2000
Pages: 355

Where I Got It: Audible

Summary: 

HARRY DRESDEN — WIZARD

Lost Items Found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable Rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment.

Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a—well, whatever. There's just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks.

So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name. And that's when things start to get interesting.

Magic - it can get a guy killed.

Review:

Been meaning to backtrack and read book 1 of this series. I read book....5? 7?....a while back. Thank goodness for the book club I am in. This was picked so I finally get to dive into it. 

Harry Dresden is our hero. He is the best at what he does. Well, he is the only one that does what he does. He uses his magic to find lost items, paranormal investigations, and consultations. He sometimes is even called in by the Chicago PD. When he is called this time, he will face a case that could be dangerous, but he could also get a huge payout.

Originally I planned to borrow the audiobook from a friend, but I had a free credit so I decided to just spend it there. I had been holding onto that credit for a hot min so why not? 

I like Harry. He's a good egg but omg does bad luck follow him around like a vengeful spirit. You can't help but feel for the guy. He wants to help people and just live his life. Maybe he should change his career though......he makes some BAD decisions that almost gets him killed at every corner. Maybe he needs a mentor or training or something hahahahaha. 

The story was entertaining and I was curious to learn who/why/how. Again, I also like Harry so I was rooting for him at every corner. My main issue was the side characters (minus Bob)...they were so stereotypical and 2D. I was hoping for more depth, especially in Murphy. She seems like she could be so kickass, but she is your atypical woman detective. Bitter from her divorce and trying to claw her way up the chain of a male-orientated world. OH and of course she kinda sorta likes Harry but she won't admit it to herself. 

And don't get me started on that reporter chick. Screw her. She is only interested in Harry to get a story. How doesn't he see that???? Sighs. Lust man...it is more dangerous than magic.

Hopefully, the little love interests will not pan out. Harry deserves a complex and good girl. I would say Murphy but he doesn't need that bitterness.  

Bob and Harry are the true gems. Hopefully, we get to see more of Bob in the next. We only got a splash of him here. He's fun. 

The narration was pretty good. He fit Harry and all the dudes fine. His women's voices were all the same. Eh. 

Overall, I did enjoy this and I am so happy I went back to the beginning to see Harry at his "start". I do plan on continuing on. Maybe our side characters will blossom more. 3 stars from me. 

Challenge(s):

- #32 for Audiobook challenge

Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri

Series: The Books of Ambha (#2)

Format: 457 pages, Paperback

Published: November 12, 2019 by Orbit

Fantasy /own

I could not remember everything from book 1, but you do not need to. It happened 10 years ago, and Arwa thinks her sister was dead. And I was all, is she? Not sure. But hey that works for the story.

Indian inspired. An empire in decline. A young widow, Arwa, goes to a place for widows. Cos yeah widows are useless. But instead she becomes embroiled in the search for a solution for what is happening, together with Zahir, the emperor´s bastard.

I liked the setting and story. There is so much history and mythology. Like how her people are part Daiva (like Jinn.) And obvi she will end up with Zahir in the end, though no romance here. Just a tiny sliver

I´d say the negative part was the end. All worked out well. Except everything is still shit...then what????

I think this duology could do with another one, or maybe this is life. They are good for now while the world burns.

The Ambhan Empire is crumbling. A terrible war of succession hovers on the horizon. The only hope for peace lies in the mysterious realm of ash, where mortals can find what they seek in the echoes of their ancestors' dreams. But to walk there requires a steep price.

Arwa is determined to make the journey. Widowed by a brutal massacre, she's pledged service to the royal family and will see that pledge through to the end. She never expected to be joined by Zahir, the disgraced, illegitimate prince who has turned to forbidden magic in a desperate bid to save those he loves.

Together, they'll walk the bloody path of their shared past. And it will call into question everything they've ever believed...including whether the Empire is worth saving at all.

An impossible impostor by Deanna Raybourn

Series: Veronica Speedwell (#7)

Format: 325 pages, Hardcover

Published: February 15, 2022 by Berkley

Library

I like this series, there is danger, mystery and murder. Romance, butterflies and secrets. All told with a style that makes it light and so fun to read.

Veronica and Stoker are sent to investigate a missing heir that has shown up. Veronica gets a blast from the past and ack, I just want her and Stoker to finally be happy! Not that Veronica needs all of that. Now she is an independent free spirit, and I adore her for it.

I do not want to say too much, lots of secrets going on here.

Loving this series. It is so much fun

London, 1889. Veronica Speedwell and her natural historian beau Stoker are summoned by Sir Hugo Montgomerie, head of Special Branch. He has a personal request on behalf of his goddaughter, Euphemia Hathaway. After years of traveling the world, her eldest brother, Jonathan, heir to Hathaway Hall, was believed to have been killed in the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa a few years before.

But now a man matching Jonathan's description and carrying his possessions has arrived at Hathaway Hall with no memory of his identity or where he has been. Could this man truly be Jonathan, back from the dead? Or is he a devious impostor, determined to gain ownership over the family's most valuable possessions--a legendary parure of priceless Rajasthani jewels? It's a delicate situation, and Veronica is Sir Hugo's only hope.

Veronica and Stoker agree to go to Hathaway Hall to covertly investigate the mysterious amnesiac. Veronica is soon shocked to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past. To help Sir Hugo discover the truth, she must open doors to her own history that she long believed to be shut for good.

TMST: Summer

 

 

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7/25/2023 What is your favorite thing about summer?

Favorite thing? Well that it is warm outside. Finland is a very cold country. The south of Europe is burning down and melting and we have today the extreme heat of...17c. Yeah that is Finnish summer.

I do love the light. At midsummer the sun sets, and then rises soon after. I love (and hate) that it is so light outside.

Summer clothes!

8/1/2023 Describe your summer perfect day/weekend.

8/8/2023 Which book world would you like to visit (real and/or fictional)?

8/15/2023 Do you DNF books? When do you decide to stop?

8/22/2023 Have you ever picked up a book you didn't finish/didn't like and ended up enjoying it?

8/29/2023 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Fall? (Sept-Nov)

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Carole's Monday: At last

 

Author: Kimolisa Mings

Title: At Last

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella, Short Story

Format: ebook

Pages: 45

Published: September 13, 2022

Where I Got It: My shelf (Amazon)

Summary: 

Can mangoes and pineapples cure a broken heart?

That's what Connie hopes to find out when she drags Marcus out of his funk and to the pineapple/mango festival. But the last thing she expected was for them to run into his ex.

After a narrow escape, the two friends spend the rest of the outing on a secluded beach and now they can't escape their true feelings for each other.

In taking a chance, Connie might be the one to make his heart whole, but the last thing she wants to be is Marcus's rebound.

Review:

Another freebie! I am def cleaning up my Amazon shelf from all the freebies I have been grabbing. 

Here we follow Connie and Marcus. The two have been friends for a while and when Marcus finds himself in a funk, Connie has to do something. She decides the answer is taking him out and about. Maybe the Pineapple/Mango Festival is the key! However, the last thing she expects is for them to run into his ex. In an attempt to escape, they find a secluded beach and soon all feelings will be on the table. 

This was a perfect summer short. Fun characters, a fun location, and no real drama. Connie does get worried that she will just be Marcus's rebound, but you can tell he had some feelings so her worry is for naught. 

My only issue for this one is that I wanted more backstory for these two. I would've liked to see them interact more as just friends. I think that would've beefed up the feeling for the reader of "FINALLY!" 

But besides that, this was quick and sweet. You see how much they love each other. A nice poolside read for sure. 

I'll give this 4 stars. I just loved Connie and Marcus so much. Plus I loved that there wasn't too much drama for them. 

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Audio: Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh

Book 15 in the Psy/Changeling series

Author Nalini Singh

Narrated by Angela Dawe

Publication date Jun 14, 2016 by Tantor audio

Running time 15 hrs 10 min

Nexttory loan

A million things happen since this book is...honestly what to call it? We jump from person to person. Every in the 14 books before have a chance to be seen and we get to see what is going on. Someone is having babies, someone is about to be kidnapped. Alliances are being cemented and there is a hunt going on for a missing sea changeling.

In a way a bunch of short stories that build a book.

Have I read all of the 15 now? Eh, no, I am missing some, 7, 8 and 11 to be precise. Ooops ;) But hey on to book 22 hopefully soon instead.

The Psy/Changeling world has undergone a staggering transformation and now stands at a crossroads. The Trinity Accord promises a new era of cooperation between disparate races and groups. It is a beacon of hope held together by many hands: old enemies, new allies, and wary loners. But a century of distrust and suspicion can't be so easily forgotten and threatens to shatter Trinity from within at any moment. As rival members vie for dominance, chaos and evil gather in the shadows and a kidnapped woman's cry for help washes up in San Francisco, while the Consortium turns its murderous gaze toward a child who is the embodiment of change, of love, of piercing hope: a child who is both Psy and Changeling. To find the lost, protect the vulnerable-and save Trinity-no one can stand alone. This is a time of loyalty across divisions, of bonds woven into the heart and the soul, of heroes known and unknown standing back to back and holding the line. But is an allegiance of honor even possible with traitors lurking in their midst?

Audio: Earls rush in by Jennifer Haymore

 

By: Jennifer Haymore

Narrated by: Sasha Higgins

Series: Earls Rush In Series, Book 1

Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Release date: 07-11-23

Publisher: Tantor Audio

To review

Charlotte has no prospects except for one guy so he has to due. Her uncle and aunt will kick her out if she does not marry. Such aholes. And her almost fiance does seem nice, or?

Enter her dead brother´s best friend. Kidnapping. Snowstorm, stranded at a country inn pretending to be married. But seriously Finn! What was your plan? Ruin her chances? Marry her at least you idiot? But then he had no plan, he just did not want her to marry the other guy, cos he is not nice at all.

They grow closer, there is a lot of time spent at the inn getting to know people. And then life must continue. 

Of course they end up happily ever after, but they have some drama to get through first.

Enjoyable.

A good narration. I am not sure if I have  listened to this narrator before, but she had a nice voice that fit the era and story well.

The beloved "sunshine" of the ton, Miss Charlotte Chapman, is trapped in the carriage with an utter madman. There's simply no other explanation for it. Why else would the rough, reclusive Earl of Trevelyan—her deceased brother's most beloved friend—sweep her away during a terrible snowstorm without explanation? All she knows is that his rather boorish behavior somehow involves her pending betrothal . . .

Trevelyan has a reputation for being something of a beast in society's circles, but nothing—nothing—will stop him from rescuing Charlotte from her disastrous engagement. He promised his best friend that she and her sister would be looked after. Of course, the earl can only protect her from the blackguard who's trying to marry her. Protecting her from himself is quite another matter . . .

Now, thanks to their upended carriage, they're stranded at a country inn—which has only one room left. And all it takes is one kiss to unlock the simmering desires they've never admitted . . . and a heartbreaking secret that could shatter Charlotte into a million pieces.

TMST: Have you found a way to cut back significantly on your TBR pile?

 

 

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7/18/2023 Have you found a way to cut back significantly on your TBR pile?

If they are my shelf, read and dnf quick if they suck. DNF is the key

If they are on a wishlist or something, delete when the time is right

If they are ebooks...forget about them

7/25/2023 What is your favorite thing about summer?

8/1/2023 Describe your summer perfect day/weekend.

8/8/2023 Which book world would you like to visit (real and/or fictional)?

8/15/2023 Do you DNF books? When do you decide to stop?

8/22/2023 Have you ever picked up a book you didn't finish/didn't like and ended up enjoying it?

8/29/2023 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Fall? (Sept-Nov)

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Carole reviews: Bet with a Billlionaire

 

Author: Hope Thorn

Title: Bet With A Billionaire

Series: Marriage Of Convenience Book 1

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella

Format: ebook

Pages: 137

Published: May 30, 2023

Where I Got It: My shelf (Amazon)

Summary: 

When Ivy is offered a prestigious opportunity to paint murals in the lavish penthouse of billionaire playboy Jasper Frost, little does she know that their encounter will ignite a passionate connection.

Intrigue unfolds as Jasper, faced with a bet among his friends, concocts a plan to maintain his reputation and emerge triumphant. He proposes a fabricated romance, tempting Ivy to enter into a web of lies as his fake fiancée. What begins as a charade quickly becomes a battleground of emotions as Ivy and Jasper find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another amidst the glamorous backdrop of high society.

Torn between the allure of security and the pursuit of genuine affection, Ivy faces an agonizing decision. Will she succumb to the charade and risk a lifetime of emptiness, or will she find the courage to seek a love that transcends falsehood?

Review:

Grabbed this since it was free AND it meets one of my reading challenges. Plus....that cover? Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here we have Ivy. She is offered a great opportunity to paint murals in the penthouse of a billionaire playboy. That playboy is none other than Jasper Frost. Little does Ivy know that their encounter will ignite passion....and a deal. Jasper needs a fabricated romance and marriage. He brings Ivy in on it and they will find themselves battling over faking it and real emotions. 

This had great bones as they say. I really enjoyed the setup and the characters. The execution? Eeeeeeeeee....I'm on the fence about that. 

The lust was FOR SURE THERE *fans self*, however, the love? The friendship? Eeeeeeeee....I didn't feel it. Ivy and Jasper didn't spend any time with each other and their conversations lasted just minutes and then they were off to the races. To be honest I didn't buy their love even by the ending. Is book 2 going to be about them? That could change everything for me. They need more time with each other for love. 

The ending was good! It felt...right. 

All-in-all, I liked our characters and the bones of the story. It had some good characters, lots of smexy bits, a fun trope (I love me some fake love), and the setup was fun. However, we needed more to really fill this out. I am in a good mood and thanks to ending ending how it did...I'll give it a solid 3 stars. 

Challenge(s):

- #21 for Romance Reading Challenge - 'Billionaire' in the title

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

 725 pages, Paperback

Series: Empire of the Vampire (#1)

September 7, 2021 by HarperVoyager

Fantasy /own

I am a bit torn. I liked it, and some parts were a bit meh.

It was the way it was told that made me loose interest at times. De Leon tells his story to a vampire. He is imprisoned. First, I hate when it starts like that. He is sentenced to die, like ugh. And then the story is not linear. It starts and then suddenly it is way into the future, and then we go back, and then we go forth. That was the part that did not work for me. It made it hard to connect.

But it was interesting, and good.

Hard to connect though

Torn. I want to give it a good grade, but at the same time I do not plan to read more the day more comes. I do want to know what happens, but meh, cranky today

But! It has amazing illustrations!

From holy cup comes holy light;

The faithful hand sets world aright.

And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,

Mere man shall end this endless night.

It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness.

Gabriel de León is a a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order could not stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains.

Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining

Audio: Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Series: Psy-Changeling, Book 14

Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins

Release date: 06-01-17

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited

Paranormal romance /from nextory

I do prefer the none psy psy ones. Psy on Psy is just so cold. But it is still good, Singh is always good, Dawe is always an excellent narrator.

Aden and Zaira has been kidnapped. They escape, they find out they want each other. The world is still in danger.

It does lack the emotional connection I get from other pairings, and Zaira was just plain scary at times.

But hey, still good, and I want to try to finish as many as possible, I have read this series so out of order

Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders.

And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she’s too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what.

This time, even Aden’s passionate determination may not be enough—because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken . . . like Zaira.

TMST

 

 

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7/11/2023 What are some underrated books/series you wish got more recognition?

Always when someone asks this people comment on widely known things, so I will try to stay away from that.  I looked at awesome books on GR and tried to choose some with the least amount of reviews.

Priest of Bones by Peter McLean was such a fresh cool book! Fantasy. Most known of the ones I will mention here

Divine Heretic by Jaime Lee Moyer, well almost none had read that one. It was great

Kin by Snorri Kristjansson, very nicely written Icelandic tale set in Viking times

Generation V by Ml Brennan was this really cool UF series that I truly liked and miss,

The man who rained by Ali Shaw. Omg his prose you all

I went back 10 years to bring you 5 jewels :)

7/18/2023 Have you found a way to cut back significantly on your TBR pile?

7/25/2023 What is your favorite thing about summer?

8/1/2023 Describe your summer perfect day/weekend.

8/8/2023 Which book world would you like to visit (real and/or fictional)?

8/15/2023 Do you DNF books? When do you decide to stop?

8/22/2023 Have you ever picked up a book you didn't finish/didn't like and ended up enjoying it?

8/29/2023 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Fall? (Sept-Nov)

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Carole´s Monday: The shadow of the Gods

Author: Alyce Caswell

Title: The Shadow of the Gods

Genre: SCIFI, Fantasy

Format: ebook

Pages: 492

Published: December 15, 2022

Where I Got It: My shelf (Netgalley)

Summary: 

Most beings live their entire lives in the shadow of the gods.

Once you leave that shadow, there’s no going back.

Ami N’uni is a starship captain with too many pirates to chase and too many lives to save. She doesn’t need complications. But she’s a sucker for helping the haunted and Kieran Krendasta definitely qualifies. He's the least powerful agent the Galactic Law Enforcement Agency has to offer — so no one believes him when he says that he’s a danger to everyone around him.

Hoping she won’t regret it, Ami invites Kieran to join her crew. His presence on her ship soon proves to be useful and distracting by equal measure. Her old enemies are beginning to surface — which wouldn’t be so bad if Kieran hadn’t brought new ones along with him.

Ami’s past might be stalking her, but something much worse is stalking Kieran. Something she can’t protect him from.

No mortal is a match for a god.

Review:

Randomly stumbled upon this in Netgalley. The cover and summary had me intrigued. I was nervous, though, because I rarely read SCIFI (I am so picky in that genre for some reason) BUT I decided to take the risk. 

Here we follow Ami and Kieran. Ami is the captain of a starship with far too many pirates to chase down and too many lives to save. However, she is a sucker for helping the haunted and damaged...enter Kieran. He is the least powerful agent the Galactic Law Enforcement Agency has to offer and he has some enemies. Ami invites him to join her crew but his presence soon proves to be useful but distracting. There is something big stalking him. 

There was a sprinkle of romance here, but it didn't overshadow the story and I was fine with that. This was mainly a SCIFI novel for sure. There is too much going on for a full romance. 

I liked Ami and Kieran. They were both good eggs and bless Ami and her big heart....I think I would've left Kieran on the moon or something. No thanks, pal!  Haha. But I did like him tho....it's hard not to. He's like that destructive puppy you want to shake but cuddle all at the same time. 

Now, I will admit, I did struggle in some parts. Some areas were just plain slow and info-dumpy. It slowed down the story that is for sure, but once you got past those blimps it was back to the races and I couldn't stop reading. 

In the end, I did enjoy this more than expected to...if I'm being honest here. I do really struggle with SCIFI. Some slow areas, but getting over those humps was worth it. I enjoyed our characters and the story overall. I'll give this 3 stars. 

2023 Audiobook Challenge Mid-Year Check In

It’s time for the 2023 Audiobook Challenge Mid-Year Check-In. This event is hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Come share your progress by linking up. Be sure to enter the fun giveaways. Thanks to our giveaway sponsors!

Here we go:

1. The Duke´s rules of engagement by Jennifer Haymore

2. The pirate queen´s captive by Eve Langlais

3. Melting point by Kate Meader

4- Written in red by Anne Bishop

5. Accidentally Aphrodite by Dakota Cassidy

6. Murder of crows by Anne Bishop

7. Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop

8. Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop

9. From rags to kisses by Shana Galen

10. Etched in bone by Anne Bishop

11. Accidentally famous by Marissa Clarke

12. Second bride down by Ginny Baird

13. I want you to want me by Shana Galen

14. Wild country by Anne Bishop

15. Text and confused by Whitney Dineen

16. The earl next door by Amelia Grey

17. Over the woodward wall by Deborah A Baker

18, Lake Silence by Anne Bishop

19. A hate like this by Whitney Dineen

20- The sweetheart fix by Miranda Liasson

21. Wolf in the shadows by Maria Vale

22. Crowbones by Anne Bishop

23. The Bronte Plot by Katherine Reay

24. My pumpkin by Marina Simcoe

25. Never look back by Lilliam Rivera

26. Rosewater and soda bread by Marsha Mehran

27. Kill the queen by Jennifer Estep

28. protect the prince by Jennifer Estep

29. Crush the king by Jennifer Estep

30. Tycoon by Joanna Shupe

31. Aziel by Eve Langlais

32. The firefighters dilemma by Marian Ankenman

33. The who became the sun by Shelley Parker Chan

34. Grey magic by Jeffe Kennedy

35. Shadow wizard by Jeffe Kennedy

36. Heart of obsidian by Nalini Singh

37. Shield of winter by Nalini Singh

38. Shards of hope by Nalini Singh

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7/4/2023 What is your favorite holiday and what do you do to celebrate?

Favorite holiday must be Xmas. Because, I freaking love presents.  I am still 5 at heart. I also love all the candy, the decorations and the food. 

Things I do not like is that the sun rises at 10 am and sunset is at 2 pm.

Clebrations start at Little Xmas. You get into the feeling and looking forward to a long vacation. Food, presents and trying not to stress. damn that is hard.'

7/4/2023 What is your favorite holiday and what do you do to celebrate?

7/11/2023 What are some underrated books/series you wish got more recognition?

7/18/2023 Have you found a way to cut back significantly on your TBR pile?

7/25/2023 What is your favorite thing about summer?

8/1/2023 Describe your summer perfect day/weekend.

8/8/2023 Which book world would you like to visit (real and/or fictional)?

8/15/2023 Do you DNF books? When do you decide to stop?

8/22/2023 Have you ever picked up a book you didn't finish/didn't like and ended up enjoying it?

8/29/2023 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Fall? (Sept-Nov)

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Best of June

 

Here are our bests of June! 

Best Movie of the Month:

Blodeuedd - "Movies...dunno what I watched as always."

Carole - Death on the Nile (2022)

"So good. Def recommend if you love a good whodunit."

Best Book of the Month:

Carole - Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs

"Storm Cursed was great."

Blodeuedd - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh

"Best book goes to Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh. But it was a slooow month, my groove is not back"

Best TV show of the Month:

Blodeuedd - Never Have I Ever (s4) & Will Trent

"This month I watched Never have I ever. Great as always. And Will Trent. I really liked that show"

Carole - Modern Family & The Rookie (s4)

"Been binge-watching Modern Family! Literally so funny! And The Rookie is funny but also can make you sob. So good."

Best Cover of the Month:

Blodeuedd - "Fav cover cos hot guy."

Carole's - "Cute cover!!!"