tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.comments2023-12-22T04:14:07.109-06:00Annette's Book SpotAnnette Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comBlogger7095125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-49262426441236518272023-11-11T11:06:55.560-06:002023-11-11T11:06:55.560-06:00I am looking forward to reading/listening to this....I am looking forward to reading/listening to this. It is our book club selection for January, so I know I will get to it soon.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-67554453812155073482023-10-15T17:32:54.627-05:002023-10-15T17:32:54.627-05:00I am hearing good things about this novel and I al...I am hearing good things about this novel and I also liked Cutting for Stone. My reading is taking a beating right now so I can't imagine takinig on a novel that is 700+ pages long. Good to know there are illustrations so that when I do get around to reading it, I'll do the print version.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-64887167489005027922023-10-07T14:44:34.601-05:002023-10-07T14:44:34.601-05:00I am so glad you liked this one. I agree that some...I am so glad you liked this one. I agree that sometimes I wonder if it's me or the book and I think often it is a combination of both plus timing. We need to realize that if a book is not working for us, move on to something that is.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-42762122025598688892023-08-24T11:03:56.652-05:002023-08-24T11:03:56.652-05:00This sounds like a good series; I hadn't heard...This sounds like a good series; I hadn't heard of it before so thank you.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-29999988176296257842023-08-10T20:05:11.830-05:002023-08-10T20:05:11.830-05:00I did read the first one and enjoyed it. I think i...I did read the first one and enjoyed it. I think it was much "lighter" in tone than this one.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-89049019858526330692023-08-10T20:04:07.306-05:002023-08-10T20:04:07.306-05:00I wouldn't say "funny" but the bante...I wouldn't say "funny" but the banter between the four of them, especially about aging, is a bit humorous at times. It is a pretty suspenseful book.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-15165327470932695102023-08-10T16:41:17.237-05:002023-08-10T16:41:17.237-05:00I think, as a recently retired woman who sits arou...I think, as a recently retired woman who sits around reading books and writing reviews, this would be quite refreshing. Is it funny at all?Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-88894025613469120312023-08-10T12:25:38.445-05:002023-08-10T12:25:38.445-05:00I really enjoyed this book, it's like the Rich...I really enjoyed this book, it's like the Richard Osman Thursday Murder Club books, which I recommend if you haven't read them yet.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-66183530357116584042023-08-05T14:07:29.366-05:002023-08-05T14:07:29.366-05:00I liked the coal industry part of that one. I miss...I liked the coal industry part of that one. I missed the courtroom drama.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-85228751431049811312023-08-05T13:08:09.864-05:002023-08-05T13:08:09.864-05:00I really liked this one, too. One of his other fav...I really liked this one, too. One of his other favorites of mine is Grey MountainHelen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-15711445989639152372023-08-03T20:36:01.817-05:002023-08-03T20:36:01.817-05:00I have never read an Ellen Hildebrand, but feel li...I have never read an Ellen Hildebrand, but feel like I should. This one sounds like a good summer read.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-72926258686446689962023-07-13T23:29:01.604-05:002023-07-13T23:29:01.604-05:00I recently read a dystopian novel and though I lik...I recently read a dystopian novel and though I liked it, I thought that maybe I should avoid this genre for a while because our world is seeming pretty dystopian right now. Sigh.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-13799359732658054802023-07-11T17:17:37.183-05:002023-07-11T17:17:37.183-05:00Too bad this didn't have the usual Atwood flai...Too bad this didn't have the usual Atwood flair since the premise sounds intriguing.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-40559930735928236492023-06-28T16:51:11.338-05:002023-06-28T16:51:11.338-05:00Oh, this sounds good and I am always up for a good...Oh, this sounds good and I am always up for a good Netflix detective/police seriesHelen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-49828384382141818432023-06-24T12:10:28.432-05:002023-06-24T12:10:28.432-05:00Hmmm. I like the idea of an FBI/cop series, but on...Hmmm. I like the idea of an FBI/cop series, but only 3 stars? Might skip this one. I've been watching Bosch (copy/FBI series) this past week and am really enjoying it. Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-65317505165218182912023-06-20T21:33:10.409-05:002023-06-20T21:33:10.409-05:00I haven't read a Ruth Ware novel in a while, b...I haven't read a Ruth Ware novel in a while, but I'll add this one to my list.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-89070179276334528202023-06-15T20:31:41.722-05:002023-06-15T20:31:41.722-05:00I just got a copy of this from Book of the Month a...I just got a copy of this from Book of the Month and am really looking forward to reading it. I love Lisa See's books.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-3359052027550337872023-06-15T18:52:35.915-05:002023-06-15T18:52:35.915-05:00I love every Lisa See book I've read. I recent...I love every Lisa See book I've read. I recently added this one to my TBR and hope to get to it soon. Thanks for the heads up. Enjoy your trip.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-34478397940181745792023-06-14T22:04:57.110-05:002023-06-14T22:04:57.110-05:00I read and like the first two in this series and h...I read and like the first two in this series and have read almost all in the Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency series, fascinating setting in Botswana and changes in the characters. I am following your blog, I invite you to come on over and follow mine. Retired librarian, Terra at terragardenTerra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-34407010127718352242023-05-28T09:59:15.456-05:002023-05-28T09:59:15.456-05:00I thought it is Mad Honey, I mean the real honey w...I thought it is Mad Honey, I mean the real honey which is found in Nepal and Turkey. :) madhoney.shop Ariyalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702258831553417230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-75802927765336308192023-05-22T10:45:39.512-05:002023-05-22T10:45:39.512-05:00I think it's a good idea to have stories about...I think it's a good idea to have stories about racism/segregation in the north since we mostly only read about it happening in the south and the rest of the country can get quite self-righteous and feel that we weren't part of the problem.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-38941223057529694842023-05-15T21:31:22.461-05:002023-05-15T21:31:22.461-05:00I remember being really impressed by the writing, ...I remember being really impressed by the writing, too. To think this book was nearly dismissed to the trash heap of history if not for Toni Morrison.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-2093270114070917752023-04-14T17:23:24.125-05:002023-04-14T17:23:24.125-05:00I liked this book when I read it years ago, but li...I liked this book when I read it years ago, but listening to the audio sounds like a good idea. I find (now that I am better at audio books) that any book with a dialect or accent is enhanced by a well done audio.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-79257937647706359882023-03-28T16:28:11.169-05:002023-03-28T16:28:11.169-05:00It's so interesting that James Patterson keeps...It's so interesting that James Patterson keeps teaming up with other famous people and cranking out books.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521137437031942219.post-40359002060331212862023-03-17T17:09:28.982-05:002023-03-17T17:09:28.982-05:00I quite liked Code Name Verity, but am not sure it...I quite liked Code Name Verity, but am not sure it I liked it enough to pursue another one by this author.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.com