Goodreads Choice Awards Book Club discussion

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We like to see a bit of discussion about the books we are reading, rather than just posting the book link (and the occasional link to a review). The comments should include:

- Books you just started or are currently reading. You might want to add a few words about the book to let other members know whether you like it or not so far.
- Books you just finished, Please include your rating (1-5 stars) and a few words about the book (even if it's something as short as "I loved it / hated it.") If you wrote a full review, you can share the link to it but please include a short summary of your thoughts alongside it.

I am starting the year off with Life as Planned by Amanda Prowse. I enjoy her writing and so far this story is interesting. I appreciate that the character's thoughts and actions are understandable and even relatable. I'm curious to see where the story goes.

I’m reading a book called Shooter by Walter Dean Myers

I’m reading a book called Shattering Glass by Gail Giles

I’m reading a book called The Good Son by Todd Strasser

I finished Life as Planned. I thought it was very good, but slow moving. I can really enjoy a slow moving book at times though and this one worked for me.

My review of Life as Planned

I also finished The Deal of a Lifetime. I have no idea what to think about it. It was different and a very short story.

I am now reading Geraldine Verne's Red Suitcase. I'm enjoying it, but I'm about 1/3 through and not much has really happened yet.

I’m reading a book called The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

I’m reading a book called Guilty Minds by Joseph Finder

I finished Inside Man a couple days ago. It was a great addition to the series. 4+ stars.

My review of Inside Man

I'm currently reading Keeper of Lost Children and finishing up Geraldine Verne's Red Suitcase.

I’m reading a book called My Daughter's Baby by Kate Hewitt

I have a few books going at the moment.

I'm about 70% of the way through Five Gold Rings. The FMC annoys me at times due to her way of dealing with her breakup. Otherwise, it's a really cute read.

I'm also about 80% through The Marlow Murder Club. I hope to finish this one tomorrow. You have to suspend your disbelief quite a bit, but it's a fun read and I'm enjoying it.

I'm still not very far into Keeper of Lost Children. What I've read is very good. I just haven't had much time to read it. I would really like to find a chunk of time to get engrossed in this one.

I’m currently reading The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys. It took a little bit to settle into this book, but I am enjoying it. The story takes place in Madrid in 1957 under the rule of General Francisco Franco.

I just finished Keeper of Lost Children
Three different timelines. All three were good reads. SO very well done. I thought it was excellent.

I’m reading a book called I Took Her First by Samantha Hayes

I've recently finished both The Marlow Murder Club and Five Gold Rings. I enjoyed both books.

I am now reading Antihero and looking forward to spending more time reading Keeper of Lost Children.

I've just finished Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and was really pleased that I chose to listen to an audio version - having a narrator with an Appalachian accent really enhanced the experience. It was a heavy book but little Southern isms gave it the levity it needed. I highly recommend considering the audio version if you plan to read this one.

I'm about to begin Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston.

Thanks, Anne! I have that one on my TBR and I love audiobooks. I'll be sure to listen to that one.

Anne, I listened to Demon Copperhead on audio and thought it was so well done. I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it was much just reading it. The narrator brought all the characters to life for me.

I’m reading a book called My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

I’m reading a book called Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

I finished Antihero a few days ago. It was another great installment in the Orphan X series. I'm not the biggest fan of Joey at times, but it seems like she might be growing up by the end of this one.

my Antihero review

I'm currently reading Murder at Gulls Nest, Daughter of Egypt, and Keeper of Lost Children.

I’m reading a book called An Ocean City Christmas by Claudia Vance

I’m reading The Huntress by Kate Quinn. I really enjoy her books. This one pulled me in right away. I know it’s going to be another great book by her.

I’m reading a book called Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden

I’m reading a book called Running Scared by Lisa Jackson

I finished Murder at Gulls Nest. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't a favorite. I figured out the who-done-it a little early, but there was still a surprise or two. 3.5★

I also finished The Girls Before. I had the audio and listened to the whole thing in 4 days, which is fabulous because I had been feeling a little slumpish and this helped. 4.5★ My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am now reading Whiskey in a Teacup and trying to get back to both Keeper of Lost Children and Daughter of Egypt. I also recently started Dog Person, so I have a few (too many for me) going at the moment.

I’m reading a book called A Ferry Merry Christmas by Debbie Macomber

I’m reading a book called Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben

Reading The Agony of France a story of occupied France during WWII by Richard Wake. I have read several of his books and find the stories fascinating.

Here my reviews for my two most recent reads:

Keeper of Lost Children - One timeline was less engaging for me than the other two, but overall an excellent book. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Daughter of Egypt - I was underwhelmed by this story by an author I usually enjoy, but the audio was very well done. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just started Dear Debbie and it grabbed me right away. I'm hoping for a really quick engaging read.

I just Finished reading Lessons in Chemistry] by Bonnie Garmusafter a disappointing series of past few books that I read. My gf recommended this to me and I must say I had fun reading this. The plot is strong and not bloated with random side quests. There are ups and downs and ups. Writing could have been stronger for a certain situation, instead of relying on such a clumsy, random accident. But, despite that one weird plot point, the pacing is great, the story is solid, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

I’m reading a book called Under Her Care by Lucinda Berry

I’m reading a book called Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry

I’m reading a book called The Secrets of Us by Lucinda Berry

I'm wrapping up Leonard and Hungry Paul today and starting Extinction.

I’m reading a book called Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

I finished Extinction. I thought it would be like Jurassic Park, but it put its own twist on the story.

I started Mad Mabel yesterday and am almost halfway through already.

I am reading Die a Stranger by Steve Hamilton. This is a series, an Alex McKnight Novel. I enjoy reading book series along with stand
alone novels.

I’m reading a book called The Intruder by Freida McFadden

THIS BOOK BROKE ME OUT OF MY READING SLUMP HALLELUJAH! I loved every second of this, a very "good for her" type of book. The audiobook narrator in particular, Cia Court, was perfect, the way she delivered the humor and craziness of the character, the various characters she had to portray, kudos! I could so see this being...

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





The book literally started out with a bang, and such imagination from Hendrix, what with the four UPS workers of the apocalypse, the original lyrics and mythos of Durk Work, the interjections of radio spots in between chapters, it was a great book to listen to. Very...

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





This book explores differing perspectives of the same truth, memory, motherhood, ownership of children, reversal of roles between parent and child as both age etc. I appreciate all that, but...

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



great, taut white collar crime tech thriller. one small complaint is that the author switched between addressing the same person by their first name and their surname at different times, so i struggled to follow who was who at times. also...

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

I finished Mad Mabel today. I thought it was excellent. I really enjoy Sally Hepworth's writing.

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


Started The Bridesmaid.

I’m reading a book called Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

I finished The Bridesmaid. I thought it was good, but not a favorite. It was well-narrated.

I am now listening to I See You've Called in Dead. I'm less than 20% in. I think it started out with a humor that many people will enjoy, but it feels like it's trying too hard to me. I'm hoping it settles in a little. It seems like it is starting to.

I’m reading a book called The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier

I finished I See You've Called in Dead and was very disappointed in it. I know several people who read it and thought it was excellent and funny. I thought it was sad, even depressing at times. There was some humor - the MC using sarcasm as a defense mechanism - but it didn't work for me overall.

I'm now reading Last One Out and Yesteryear.

I’m reading a book called Ocean City Waves by Claudia Vance