Joy > Recent Status Updates

Maybe this is just not the time to read this book. The writing is vivid enough, but it's not gripping me.

Completely delightful. Loving the story so far. Saw this recommended by BooksandLaLa.

Of course, I'm enjoying this one. Details are sometimes intense, for those not already comfortable with medical things.

I know I am close to the last few pages of the book, as I am certainly on the last chapter, though I don't have the book here with me to check the page numbers on. This is such a nice ride from beginning to end.

Kingfisher writes in such a way that she well and truly enchants me. I loved the last story so far: "Wooden Feathers."

I don't remember what page I am on, though I am about 1/3 done with the story and I love it thus far. Why do I enjoy children's books, you might ask? Maybe it goes back to being a former elementary educator or the fact that I enjoy sharing stories with parents now that their children might enjoy. or perhaps, it's because children's stories can go darker places sometimes than adult fiction thinks it can.

I still truly and really appreciate our main character and Chess most out of the rest of the cast.

I am taking breaks while reading this, not because this is not very interesting, but rather because sometimes the frank discussion of darkness and law-breaking can be a bit much for the average individual. I appreciate, however, the way that things are not shied away from.

Patric's take on her experiences wove a lot of different thoughts in my head, many which are hard to capture except in the moment I am first consuming the material. Later reflections miss my analyses. I held my breath when she hurt an animal, but was relieved to find her code kept her in check and she did not want to do it again- nor did it die.

I am REALLY hooked. Patric's story is riveting.

I am guessing. I have no clue as to the actual page I am on as I write this note away from my book, though they have arrived at the titular Villa at this point. I enjoy the main character so far and really am rooting for her. Her flow of feelings with her best friend is endearing. I do find it a bit jarring to switch perspectives to the people years ago that occupied the same place, with a writer known for horror.

I had just gotten to the part where she stabbed a child in the neck in order to make her leave her alone (after a series of stealing things in order to make an internal itch leave her be). I am struck by the duality of Gagne, the sweetness of her interactions with her mother and Nanny juxtaposed with this burst of violence. She writes to share her experience, and it is riveting/emotionally charged.

A lot of these stories are not my cup of tea, mostly abrupt or hard to follow the story's logic. So far, "Executable" & "Omnibot" are my faves.

I picked this back up today. I haven't since the last time I updated.
This book is wonderfully fun, it reads in Macchio's voice, and I sincerely love his stories. I really appreciate all the ways his book has made me smile throughout. I even had someone to comment on my wide grin while I read it. If you're a fan of the film(s) -at least 1st and 2nd, with 1st really being my favorite, you'll love this.

The chapter about his practice fights and actual stunts with Zabka sent me into hysterics.

Oh yeah. Much better. Just what I needed! This is so fun- and I never knew Ralph was uncertain of Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi! Makes me want to go home and relive the movie. I haven't seen The Karate Kid in years!

Gah! Talking about filming The Outsiders! One of my favorite childhood books AND films! So many stars I had crushes on!

I needed something light after The Doll Collection and have my e-reader and none of the physical books, so let's read a memoir! :D

Have you ever read a book and it just felt nice? I feel like I got to hear a wonderful story from a good friend, who has caught me up on her life since we've last been together. This familiarity with a pop-star feels odd, and so I understand the parasocial construct finally. I feel like I know her, though I do not. Simpson writes eloquently and is a clever lady. I admire her so much more than I used to.

So fun! Loving this quirky beginning. I really do appreciate an intriguing story!

I'm reading & listening to the audiobook. I can read emotion, but it's a different thing to hear it in her voice as she recounts difficult moments from her life. She speaks openly about aspects of her life- good, bad, and parts that hurt so much you hide them in your heart. It's written by the author herself, and shows the strength of Jessica's mind/character while she was classified as less than intelligent.

This is the most slow going book. It’s well written and the format is interesting to me, but it just drags. I’m eager to get to the end.

This book is charming! It reminds me of a character I have that I used to write about and torment my friends with, as they were rather freaked out by the macabre fantasy character that lived in horror territory. They have some commonalities.

I am very enamored with our Smiling Man. What a villain, with interesting trickster characteristics. And yes, what I thought (I won't share) as a story detail is true. Love it.

This book has a wonderful intro. Very chilling. This might be middle grade, but so far it feels like it’s grown with its audience. I have thoughts about what Tim experienced already- and I kind of love it. Katherine Arden is a wicked teller of tales. I look forward to trying her adult fare.

Great

Delightfully honest thus far.

Done with this.

Meh. I don’t like this.

I don’t know the current percentage because my kindle is upstairs. I’m bummed there’s an ouija board in this one too. What are the chances? I don’t like those things: reading about or thinking about them. I know they’re a common trope in horror, but do you want demons? That’s how you get demons. Don’t mess with that junk. I don’t know. I might delete this copy, even though I own it.