Vicki Willis’s Comments (group member since Jul 24, 2021)

Vicki Willis’s comments from the NetGalley Buddy Readers group.

Making me second guess not getting it.

My January is open. I can do any time.

January would be better for me.
I am trying to get caught up for this year before starting 2026.

I am finishing up one and then will start this one next.

Looks like some good choices Trisha, but I don't have any of those.

I am going to pass on requesting it, but will lurk on the thread.

Oh!!
Ok, I think this is what confused me.
I didn't know what is going on.

I might NOT read it then. Lol.

The lists are out!

I need to look at the lists more carefully to do all my new adds, but I have 16 of them on my TBR right now and have read 7 others already. 5 of the 7 are in the mystery category and one romance and one debut.
I usually end up with about 30 on my TBR and set a goal of around 20-25 for the year.

One thing I want to note is Harlan Coben's book. He added Reese Witherspoon as a co-author. I was bummed he did that because he has been a go-to author for me for 20 years. I have read everything he has ever written. I haven't read that one though because I don't know why he did that. I like her as an actress, but he didn't need the popularity boost or her "help" to write a good book. I am positive I will read it, but it prevented me from PreOrder which I have always done before.

I can't wait to see what everyone thinks of the lists.

Kristie wrote: "That's so funny. She must be one of those authors whose books always sound to you like they're going to be great, but don't quite live up to it. lol"

The author that (sadly) pops into this category for me is Alice Feeney

Ooooh thanks for that find Elyse!

I have read 7 by her and given 5 of them either 4 or 5 stars. But the other 2 I only gave 2 stars.

Me too!

Yay!

I am open. Either is fine for me.
I am trying to get caught up (again) before end of year.

So happy I got it!

debbicat *made of stardust* wrote: "I am in a few buddy reads and went MIA. I have had a death in the family. Just letting you all know I’ll check in next week hopefully. Thanks."

Take care Debbi

I am up for this

So I was reading about the updates/changes to Goodreads and one thing new is the logo.
They say the font is easier to read and the g is now lowercase and is a magnifying glass over an open book.
I can see the magnifying glass, but I can't see the open book.
Can you all see it?
It is bugging me that I can't.

Kristie wrote: "This isn't really a request (yet). Did anyone get Mad Mabel while it was read now today? I missed it, but put a request in for it. Fingers crossed it will get approved. I really en..."

I missed the read now as well.
This one seems different than her others to me. Doesn't it?? The cover and everything.

Kristie wrote: "I had to do that before too, Jessie. I'm doing well right now limiting my requests and only have one book on my backlog and it's from 3 years ago. I plan to finally read it this year though. I'm ti..."

I am pretty sure I know what your backlog book is (The Ferryman ??) and the funny thing is I was so hesitant to read it because of the length.
I really liked it and I was surprised it wasn't good for you.
I am curious to see what happens when you try to read it now.

Kristie wrote: "I forgot all about this thread. :) I'm currently reading The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective and Rules for Ruin.

I just finished [book:Forget Me Not|217387937..."

I have it but haven't started it. I will come back and look when I am done.