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Alissa's 2nd List of BIO BC...... FOMO
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Lone Women was really good. I should have done a better review, but the book blurb is sufficient. It was not too scary or creepy; to me.
Good luck with this 2nd list!
What a list! Unfortunately, the only book on it that I read, I didn't like very much. It was probably just me, though. The other books look great and I'm eager to see what you think. :-)
I haven't read any of these, but at least one A History of Wild Places is on my TBR. Maybe more... Looking forward for your reviews.Good luck and happy reading!
I don't know any of these, look forward to your thoughts. Enjoy, Alissa!
Lindsey wrote: "Yeaaaa!!! Welcome to the multilple list party!!!!!Buddy read on The Stranger Upstairs?"
I got this one too as my BOTM also, just saying :)
I enjoyed A History of Wild Place, think you will like that one also.
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Denise wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Yeaaaa!!! Welcome to the multilple list party!!!!!Buddy read on The Stranger Upstairs?"
I got this one too as my BOTM also, just saying :)"
Denise and Lindsey- YES! When? January/Feb? I can set up a buddy read for it in the Buddy Read Thread for this group
Alissa wrote: "Denise wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Yeaaaa!!! Welcome to the multilple list party!!!!!Buddy read on The Stranger Upstairs?"
I got this one too as my BOTM also, just saying :)"
Denis..."
Either works for me.
All books that I haven't read. Good luck with your second challenge.
Lea wrote: "What a list! Unfortunately, the only book on it that I read, I didn't like very much. It was probably just me, though. The other books look great and I'm eager to see what you think. :-)"I know exactly which one it is lol I got it from a Little Free Library so if anything #1 its a shorter book and #2 I didnt pay for it and I'll get it off my TBR!
Denise wrote: "Alissa wrote: "Denise wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Yeaaaa!!! Welcome to the multilple list party!!!!!Buddy read on The Stranger Upstairs?"
I got this one too as my BOTM also, just say..."
I will set up a thread for maybe mid-January? if that doesn't work early Feb, so I'll set it up that way and that'll give people time to jump in if they want t join!
I haven't read these either. Looks like a great list. Enjoy!
Alissa wrote: "I know exactly which one it is lol I got it from a Little Free Library so if anything #1 its a shorter book and #2 I didnt pay for it and I'll get it off my TBR!"I didn't mention the book because I didn't want to stop you from reading it. It's an important book, I am glad I read it...but...it just isn't what I enjoy reading. I hope you have a different experience and can explain to me why I should be loving that author. :-)
Your list is why I shouldn't look at these lists. Now I want to add them all based on the covers alone. Sigh.I've read only one of the books and, unfortunately, I wasn't the right audience for it. But I've heard so many people rave about it, so I hope it hits right for you.
Can't wait to see your reviews on these books. Enjoy!
Lillie wrote: "Your list is why I shouldn't look at these lists. Now I want to add them all based on the covers alone. Sigh.I've read only one of the books and, unfortunately, I wasn't the right audience for it..."
oooh which one Lillie? Spill it lol
Alissa wrote: “oooh which one Lillie? Spill it lol”I know a lot of people really loved Normal People but it left me so angry, at the characters, the story, and the author. I admit that I hate read it after a while. I will never willingly read another of the author’s books.
But having said that, I think I’m in the minority. It’s a favorite of a lot of people. I’m also a hater of The Secret History so 🤷🏻♀️
Lillie wrote: "Alissa wrote: “oooh which one Lillie? Spill it lol”I know a lot of people really loved Normal People but it left me so angry, at the characters, the story, and the author. I admit..."
That's the same one that Lea hated! haha
Alissa wrote: "That's the same one that Lea hated! haha"LOL, now let's see what Alissa will do: change her alternate, or keep it? It's not on my TBR, so I'll just sit here and watch 😉
Ioana wrote: "Alissa wrote: "That's the same one that Lea hated! haha"LOL, now let's see what Alissa will do: change her alternate, or keep it? It's not on my TBR, so I'll just sit here and watch 😉"
I admit, I hope you don’t change it Alissa just so we can hear your take on it. Buuuut, for your own sanity, you may want to switch books.
I can only think of 2 books in the last decade that I continued hate reading all the way to the end, Normal People being one. I usually DNF books that make me 😡 . The other book was Fifty Shades of Grey. Only read it cause of book club. That one I wanted to rip to shreds and burn it. I returned it to the library instead, lol
I am going to keep it!! I like a challenge haha
I hated the Fifty Shades series too, but had to read it because it was a GRC Award one year. I think Rooney is worth reading. There is a large group of people who think she's amazing, and you have to figure out for yourself where you stand. :-) And Normal People is 9 million times better than Beautiful World, Where Are You in my opinion.
Sorry lste responding... mid January works for me on The Stranger Upstairs
I'm reading Ella Berman's new book Before We Were Innocent right now and I'm enjoying it. My arm could totally be twisted to get The Comeback for a buddy read. Hehe
Lindsey wrote: "I'm reading Ella Berman's new book Before We Were Innocent right now and I'm enjoying it. My arm could totally be twisted to get The Comeback for a buddy read. Hehe""twist your arm"... riiiiiiiiiiiiiight lol heehee
Ok, arm is fully twisted. What month should we add this buddy read?
Lindsey wrote: "Ok, arm is fully twisted. What month should we add this buddy read?"LOL is April the one we haven't chosen yet?
Alissa wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Ok, arm is fully twisted. What month should we add this buddy read?"LOL is April the one we haven't chosen yet?"
April we have The Hunting Wives and then at then later that month we are reading Bright Young Women with Lea and Ioana.
May is open....
Lindsey wrote: "Alissa wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Ok, arm is fully twisted. What month should we add this buddy read?"LOL is April the one we haven't chosen yet?"
April we have The Hunting Wives and then at then l..."
May it is!
now mark it down for me and tell me what our schedule is bc my head hurts. ha
i think i got it? heres what i have for our BRsJanuary 2024 -
She started it
The Stranger Upstairs
March 2024 -
Part of Your World
April 2024 -
The Hunting Wives
Bright Young Women
May 2024 -
Bright Young Women
The Comeback
June 2024 -
Check & Mate
Alissa wrote: "i think i got it? heres what i have for our BRsJanuary 2024 -
She started it
The Stranger Upstairs
March 2024 -
Part of Your World
April 2024 -
The Hunting Wives
Bright Young Women
May 20..."
We have some good ones planned out!
OK put me down for Bright Young Women too :)
Denise wrote: "OK put me down for Bright Young Women too :)"yesssssssssssss thatagirl!
Alissa wrote: "Denise wrote: "OK put me down for Bright Young Women too :)"yesssssssssssss thatagirl!"
I actually got this one picked for my PIFM in January before I had a chance to take it of my list, but I will comment in April on the thread.
Lillie wrote: "Alissa wrote: “oooh which one Lillie? Spill it lol”I know a lot of people really loved Normal People but it left me so angry, at the characters, the story, and the author. I admit..."
I'm with you on both. I liked Secret History but definitely didn't understand all the hype lol.
I've only heard of a couple of these and read two. I hope you enjoy them!
Completed my 1st book on the list, The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin
2.5 STARS
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I read this BOTM choice with Lindsay and I wouldn't be surprised if we both had the same exact bald spot on our heads from scratching it so hard. What in the hell was this book lol
Sarah is THE most unreliable narrator I have ever read, and after every chapter I found myself more confused as I just could not take any of what she was saying and doing as the truth. In this case, the confusion worked but unfortunately it fell flat for me at the very end and felt it could have been "cleaned" up a bit more smoother.
Bahahahahaha!! Yes! I do have a bald spot feom scratching my head. Still loved thr buddy read with you!!!
Starting
which is the book my virtual book club chose. It's really good so far!!
Completed my 2nd BOTM book, The Lies We Told by Camilla Way
3.5 STARS
Book
I am in a Book of the Month Swap Facebook group and this was one I swapped for, and then put it on my bookshelf and stared at it, then chose other books lol
Pick this one up! It's a thriller that is definitely more "mystery" than "thriller' and it reads super fast. The whole way through is a series of WHAT is going on and WHO is that and then finally ... wait... WHAT???
It certainly was not perfect but it was super enjoyable, and bonus points for the kidnap victim being a guy instead of a woman.
Completed The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang
4 STARS
Book
What is it about the words "road trip" make it an instant pick for me?? I think thats why I chose this as my Book of the Month pick for Nov 2022 but then of course in true Alissa- fashion, I got it and then it was a pretty book to look at on my shelf while I ignored it and chose others. Then I chose this one finally and I am glad I did!!
This does have magical realism in it so if it's not your bag, you may want to skip it. However, for me it worked- a story about two
estranged sisters with special gifts- Zadie is a psychic who has refused to use her gift after their mom walked out on them 5 years prior, and spunky sassy Finn can view and experience other peoples memories.
I love a good family drama and then you throw in the hot mess express of a road trip to go try and find their mom all the while two sisters - one who can feel the past and one who can but won't see the future- are trying to also find their way back to each other. Such A GREAT story and I really liked this one!
Completed my 4th on my 2nd list!The Disappearance by Bentley Little
3 STARS
Book
I grabbed this paperback from a Little Free Library a few years back because while I have heard of Bentley Little I have never read any of his work.
This book was decent- the beginning was slow for but it really picked up at the end. I love me a good cult story lol
I hope to hear more of his work!
Started another BOTM book, doing a buddy read with Lindsey! =) 
Completed Book #5The Comeback by Ella Berman
3 STARS
Book
This one was just okay. The premise is interesting- a former child star who just up and disappeared to her parents home for a whole year decides to return to Hollywood and see if she can get her life back. But many terrible things (& people) happened to her and she's struggling to find herself again. I wanted to rate this higher but it did end with so many unanswered questions, but overall it was a decent read!
Completed White Ivy by Susie Yang
3 STARS
Book
::head scratches:: I liked it, but I can't say I would recommend it. The main character is extremely unlikable and she's just extremely selfish. She doesn't care who she hurts as long as she gets what she wants. This had a very toxic love triangle in it that was cringy and at times hard to read about. But hurray that I got another BOTM book done! =)
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Sigh. ;-) The first 12 are Book of the Months ones I've chosen and also swapped for, and my alternates are books I own that I've gotten from library sales.
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9/16 COMPLETED
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The WilderwomenCOMPLETED 3/9/24- 4 STARS2.)
This Spells Love COMPLETED 7/28/24/ 4 STARS3.)
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The Lies We Told COMPLETED 1/28/24- 3.5 STARS5.)
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White Ivy COMPLETED 6/22/24- 3 STARS11.)
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Normal People COMPLETED 7/2/24- 3.5 STARS