The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

Here is my 4 star review of The Handler by M.P. Woodward. This was a suspenseful spy thriller that was fast-paced, intense, and action-oriented.

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

I’m almost finished with The Murder of Mr Wickham. I haven’t seen any reviews here on Good Reads or chatter from others reading this but I think it’s loads of fun continuing the stories of our favorite Jane Austen characters. I’ll be looking forward to finding out who did the crime!

Rereading before donating The Viking's Woman by Heather Graham

Re-reading The Hunger Games series, including the prequel: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins.

Reading a historical fiction The King's Co[author:Anne O'Brienncubine|12438180] by

All readers should download these Buzz Book samplers for free when they are offered. Buzz Books 2022: Fall/Winter has excerpts from heaps of new Fiction, Debut, Nonfiction, and Young Adult books due out soon. I've mentioned some I like, of course!
5★ Link to my review of the latest Buzz Books with some quotes

Home for a While by Lauren Kerstein, brightly illustrated by Natalia Moore is the story of little Calvin, who is arriving at yet another foster home, feeling unwanted and angry. But Maggie knows what she's doing!
4.5★ Link to my review of Home For a While with several illustrations

I finished a historical romance: Up All Night with a Good Duke by Amy Rose Bennett.

My 3.5 star rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It's a few days before publication day so I can post my 4 star review of Cold Fear by Brandon Webb and John David Mann.

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Here is my 4 star review of Her Frozen Cry by Carolyn Arnold:

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I enjoyed this cozy mystery: Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron. Diverse characterization, great world-building details, and the internal dialogues deepened the conflict and pulled this reader into the inner world of the characters.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I think readers who enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine are going to enjoy meeting Nita Prose's lovable Molly The Maid. She's a square peg who's much more genuine than most who fit in the round holes of the world.
4★ My review of The Maid

Light-hearted romp through Regency England with Georgette Heyer's Frederica

My review- www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4766938771

Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson

This was an ambitious book, and Thompson succeeded in writing an engaging book about the Polynesian settlements across the gargantuan Pacific Ocean.


My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4639910008

I have just started reading Kappy King and the Pickle Kaper by Amy Lillard second book of an Amish mystery series.

I am almost finished reading The Nightingale and loving it.

My 4 star review of Local Gone Missing by Fiona Barton:

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

I’m currently reading heartless and it ends with us

I just finished reading My Wife Is Missing. It was pretty twisty. If you enjoy books that keep you guessing, you may enjoy this one.

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

I am currently reading Murder on Black Swan Lane and The Lost Apothecary.

I am currently reading Death and a Dog by Fiona Grace second book of Lucy Doyle mystery series.

I loved the world/s of the characters in Gabrielle Zevin's latest, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. In games, you can get a new life, start over - extra tomorrows. In real life, they struggle like the rest of us.
4.5~5★ My review of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Currently reading three books -

1. Skoko's Smile by Choi Eunyoung

Just about to finish this one and I've really enjoyed it! It's been on my TBR for such a long time that I've been so glad to get into it and read each of the stories. My favourite one so far has been Hanji and Youngju.

2. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
I've heard so many good things about this book so I started it a couple of days ago. Only about 20% through but really enjoying it so far. Reese is such a fantastic character.

3. In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead

If The Secret History and Malibu Rising had a lovechild it would be this book. I'm about 70 pages in and it's one of the best books I've read in a while so far! The characters are all unlikeable and there are dark academia/heading towards disaster/party vibes which I'm totally here for.

Reading an oldie Just Beyond Tomorrow by Bertrice Small

I finished How to Write a Book Review: A Template for Reviewing Books by Sarah S. Davis.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My 3 star review of Cowboy Wolf Outlaw by Kait Ballenger:

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

Entertaining. However, it was short on the suspense that is usually in this series.

I just finished one of Nora Roberts' books. An oldie but a goodie.
My review of Public Secrets by Nora Roberts

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

Now that we're near the publication date, I can post my 4 star review of Trouble with the Cursed by Kim Harrison. Kim Harrison’s creativity and great world-building stand out in this urban fantasy. The plot is twisty and absorbing with exciting scenes and an antagonist’s personality that is hauntingly memorable.

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PamG wrote: "Now that we're near the publication date, I can post my 4 star review of Trouble with the Cursed by Kim Harrison. Kim Har..."

You convinced me Pam. I am going to read #1 Dead Witch Walking

An excellent Australian police procedural
My review of Peace by Garry Disher

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

A Short History of Russia: How the World's Largest Country Invented Itself, from the Pagans to Putin by Mark Galeotti

At about 5 hours, worth listening to for a quick overview.

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4704478898

Phrynne wrote: "PamG wrote: "Now that we're near the publication date, I can post my 4 star review of Trouble with the Cursed by [author:Kim Harrison|17..."

Thanks, Phrynne! I hope you enjoy the series! I'll be watching for your review of book 1.

My review of Murder at the Country Club by Helena Dixon

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My 4 star review of Hatchet Island by Paul Doiron:

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

This riveting crime thriller and police investigation keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The setting is mainly on four islands off the coast of Maine as well as the sea kayak trip to get there.

The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer - a sporty philanthropist, a Scarlett O'Hara iteration, and a paid companion intersect

My review - www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4781619894

My review of Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas

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Phrynne how’s your book going called Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas?

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman



My review -- www.Goodreads.com/review/show/4778667931

Just finished Lessons in Chemistry. Now this was a really good book for me. Funny, dog friendly & great story telling. I highly recommend

The last of Sky's legacy series Vixens by Bertrice Small

My review of The Pact by Linda Castillo

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Phrynne wrote: "My review of The Pact by Linda Castillo

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I'm reading "The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock" by Imogen Hermes Gower

My review of A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow

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The Woman in the Library, by one of my favourite Aussie authors, Sulari Gentill, is a wonderfully tricky, multi-layered mystery where I think I suspected almost everyone, real and fictional. A great read!
4.5~5★ My review of The Woman in the Library"

The Lying Dutchman by Graham Brack is the latest entertaining (and informative) adventure of Master Mercurius, a gentle Dutch cleric, coerced into spying in 17th century England. Always entertaining!
4★ My review of The Lying Dutchman

PattyMacDotCom how are both of your books going?

I finished Stay Awake today. I would definitely recommend it.

my Stay Awake review

I have just started reading Holy Chow and The Lost Apothecary .

My review of His Other Wife by Nicole Trope

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

I'm currently reading The Penguin Lessons and Nevernight