NetGalley Addicts Support Group discussion

I just read this one which is not like anything I've been reading lately. I needed a change . I loved it. It was a sweet story about orphans in the 1920's. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

DEAD BAD a gripping crime mystery full of twists by Helen H. Durrant

Only With You (Man Enough, #4) by Nicole McLaughlin



My review - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I learned something myself from a couple of vividly illustrated, picture book biographies for young kids. I expect more than a few parents and teachers could benefit from these. I included a few pictures so you can see what they're like.

Bonyo Bonyo by Vanita Oelschlager is the true story of a poor Kenyan village boy with dreams of becoming a doctor.

Link to review of Bonyo Bonyo


Harriet Tubman by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is the story of a young girl who escaped slavery and joined the Underground Railroad. (And we're still waiting to see if she'll be on a new $20 bill!)

Link to review of Harriet Tubman

Managed to get to one of my older books. Sadly wasn't a huge fan.

Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak



My review - 2.5 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished Not That I Could Tell

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished Deadly Recall

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

About to start Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea after I have just finished two reads that rate at opposite ends of the spectrum. Dying Truth by Angela Marsons is a brilliant 5-star read. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
The second read, What Holly's Husband Did by Debbie Viggiano failed to engage me. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

This "series" is such a great publication to make readers aware of what's on the publishing horizon. Buzz Books 2018: Spring/Summer: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Patrick DeWitt, Sheila Heti, Kristan Higgins, Ottessa Moshfegh Allison Pearson and 35 More has heaps of excerpts for you.

Some of these are out now, and some will be soon.
5★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And the next in the series is Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Stephen Carter, Jude Devereaux, Leif Enger, Barbara Kingsolver, Sarah Perry and 35 More

The excerpts are from books due to be published in the American autumn and winter (generally after September).
5★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And remember, they are FREE!

Helen Garner is one of Australia's best writers, whether it's long or short, fiction or non-, and she's a firm favourite of mine. This volume comprises 3 previous books in one, plus some. Love it!
True Stories: The Collected Short Non-Fiction
5★ Link to my review

About to start Half The Lies You Tell Are True by C.P. Wilson after staying up reading until 3am to finish Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea. Yes, another 'stay up all night reading until you finish it' book! My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

Just started a historical fiction novel , Eagle and Crane, check it out if you like that genre :)

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "And the next in the series is [book:Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Stephen Carter, Jude Devereaux, Leif Enger, Barbara Kingsolver, Sarah Perry and 35 Mo..."

thanks for the reminder but I'm already full until December :(

Dorie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "And the next in the series is [book:Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Stephen Carter, Jude Devereaux, Leif Enger, Barbara Kingsolv..."

I know the feeling well, but it’s too tempting not to read just a little bit of what’s coming up, Dorie!

Finished The Crooked Staircase

My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Dorie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "And the next in the series is [book:Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Stephen Carter, Jude Devereaux, Leif Enger, Ba..."

that's true, but then that's another book on my shelf that I feel I have to read and review. I don't think these Buzz Books should be under pressure to write a review, because it's just advertising for their books. I just think they should be a free bee!

Dorie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Dorie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "And the next in the series is [book:Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Stephen Carter, Jude ..."

They are free on kindle to all. No need to obtain from NG if you don’t have time to review it. That said, it is a quick review to write :)

Carol wrote: "Dorie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Dorie wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "And the next in the series is [book:Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter: Exclusive Excerpts from Forthcoming Titles by Stephen..."

Thank you Carol, I picked it up on EW :)

I just finished The Lost for Words Bookshop - loved it!

Carolyn wrote: "I just finished The Lost for Words Bookshop - loved it!"

I just started reading it, so I am happy to see that so many people loved it! I need a good book because my last few were disappointing.

Milena wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I just finished The Lost for Words Bookshop - loved it!"

I just started reading it, so I am happy to see that so ma..."

I need a good one also, my last two have been disappointing :(

I recommend "Missing Pieces" by Laura Pearson (pub date June 23) and "In the Dark" by Cara Hunter (pub date July 12)

"I never lie" by Jody Sabral. (Pub date June 11) Should finish tonight. An amazing insight into being an alcoholic and a journalist. Review tonight or tomorrow I hope

Your Closest Friend. Karen Perry

About to start Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates after finishing The Summer Children by Dot Hutchison, an excellent third installment of a brilliant series. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

I finished The Ice Swimmer by Sweden's Kjell Ola Dahl. Orenda releases the paperback version in October, but it's available via Kindle now. Also, while it's book 8 in the series, it works perfectly well as a standalone. Here's a link to my 4-star review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hi,
Just joined the group because NetGalley is sooooo addicting.
Anyway, currently reading and really enjoying it.

Iryna (Book and Sword) wrote: "Hi,
Just joined the group because NetGalley is sooooo addicting.
Anyway, currently reading and really enjoying it."

good to know, I have this one coming up!

Never Deceive a Viscount (Infamous Lords, #2) by Renee Ann Miller



My review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just started Silent Sister by Shalini Boland

In Bed with the Beast (The Naughty Princess Club, #2) by Tara Sivec



My review - 5 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bear Witness to Murder (Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery, #2) by Meg Macy



My review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Managed to get to another one of my old books today. Down to only six books that published prior to this year.

The Dark Lake (Gemma Woodstock, #1) by Sarah Bailey



My review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It's All About the Duke (The Rakes of St. James, #3) by Amelia Grey



My review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just started - You Were Gone by Tim Weaver. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I am currently reading on my Kindle, The Cold Summer, a police procedural inspired by the real Mafia war in 1970s Italy.

I am also reading in hardcover The Sting of the Wild by the scientist who developed the insect sting index by letting insects sting him.

I like to have a short story anthology Santa Cruz Noir from the Akashic Noir series, because I think of short stories as book snacks that I pick up between book meals. lol

I am also reading A Nation Unmade by War I read it in small bites because the current situation is so infuriating.

Lastly, I am reading Marking the Sparrow's Fall: The Making of the American West and probably will never finish. There is one more story left and once I read it, I will have read everything by Wallace Stegner and the thought is just unbearable. I seem to prefer leaving that one story unread to not having anything more to read. I read this far in the book in a short time last year, but just could not make myself turn to the next and last story.

The Secret Giving this author a try again.

I requested The Secret on Friday. I have loved all her books so far without exception

What a wonderful, convoluted mystery, and I enjoyed all seven!

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 5★ by Stuart Turton
5★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A Merciful Silence (Mercy Kilpatrick, #4) by Kendra Elliot



My review - 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan

Currently reading The Killing Habit: A Tom Thorne Novel by Mark Billingham after finishing two five star reads Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell my spoiler free review can be found at
https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... or https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and Deception Wears Many Faces by Maggie James my spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

Finished Jar of Hearts

My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris



My review - 3 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished The Last Time I Lied

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

One for the Rogue (Studies in Scandal, #4) by Manda Collins



My review - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am reading "Read and Gone by Allison Brook"

I''m reading , In Her Bones, it's good but not great so far :(