tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37523107819906961742024-03-24T07:29:16.934-07:00Neary NotesFor the book lover, we can discover and discuss our favorite books.bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.comBlogger1936125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-17663250800709870062024-03-24T07:28:00.000-07:002024-03-24T07:28:21.989-07:00Instant Karma (Fortuna Beach, #1) by Marissa Meyer<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53568395-instant-karma" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Instant Karma" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1590677395l/53568395._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53568395-instant-karma">Instant Karma</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer">Marissa Meyer</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3310494620">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I did not necessarily like Prudence's personality but as the story progresses but as she gets to know Quint and the sea animal rescue center she realizes many things & I could not put this book down! The plot was excellent and the character development was awesome. I am going to be reading her latest book, With a Little Luck---can't wait!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-442392863348293792024-03-24T07:11:00.000-07:002024-03-24T07:11:07.517-07:00Master of Chaos (The Unredeemables, #3) by Shannon McKenna<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204859328-master-of-chaos" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Master of Chaos (The Unredeemables Book 3)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1704410717l/204859328._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204859328-master-of-chaos">Master of Chaos</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/99042.Shannon_McKenna">Shannon McKenna</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6179557490">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved this 3rd series of The Unredeemables with Shane & Cass trying to topple a real bad guy who happens to be Cass' father & he is the worst so there is so much suspense going on in this romance! A must read!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-44179843915422615862024-03-24T06:58:00.000-07:002024-03-24T06:58:25.417-07:00Louder Than Hunger by John Schu<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177721395-louder-than-hunger" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Louder Than Hunger" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687521539l/177721395._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177721395-louder-than-hunger">Louder Than Hunger</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17138169.John_Schu">John Schu</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6200410053">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was riveting; Jake is a 7th grader who has increasingly suffered from self confidence, bullying, and loneliness leading to wanting to control himself through food with a voice taking over every step of his way. Readers will not be able to put this book down; then want to share it with everyone, it is that honest and real. John Schu has personal experience with this & much of Jake is his story.
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-60985465549986898832024-03-23T12:44:00.000-07:002024-03-23T12:44:33.916-07:00Restart by Gordon Korman<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34726754-restart" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Restart" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490755741l/34726754._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34726754-restart">Restart</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2130.Gordon_Korman">Gordon Korman</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6358018035">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
When Chase Ambrose falls off the roof of his house; he wakes up to find he does not remember anything about his life- total amnesia. And when he returns to school he gets many different looks- even from his step sister- a 4 year old! Since he can't play football; he joins the Video Club and really enjoys it except for the girl who threw yogurt on his head. What he does not remember & finds out all too soon is that he was a bully along with 2 other friends who drove yogurt girl's brother to another school & earned community service at a convalescent home. I could not stop turning the pages as I followed Chase on his journey and I liked the alternating chapter of friends & those he bullied. Middle grade students will really enjoy this book; a must read!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-7504524151166106232024-03-23T12:17:00.000-07:002024-03-23T12:17:28.052-07:00The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63246652-the-eyes-and-the-impossible" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Eyes and the Impossible: (Newbery Medal Winner)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1680915172l/63246652._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63246652-the-eyes-and-the-impossible">The Eyes and the Impossible:</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3371.Dave_Eggers">Dave Eggers</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6293307712">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved this book, plot, and the animals, especially Johannes, who runs so very fast, and reports to the leaders and has many friends who help him in his duties- this is a book middle grade children, YA & adults will all enjoy! The pictures are beautiful as well!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-23597544967610024862024-03-23T12:01:00.000-07:002024-03-23T12:01:55.301-07:00The Housemaid's Secret (The Housemaid, #2) by Freida McFadden<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62848145-the-housemaid-s-secret" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Housemaid's Secret (The Housemaid, #2)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664729357l/62848145._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62848145-the-housemaid-s-secret">The Housemaid's Secret</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden">Freida McFadden</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6084443273">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved this 2nd book in the Housemaid series; Millie is just as bad ass and now is so thankful to get a 2nd job with her past. But once again, there is much more going on in this house & behind closed doors. A must read; I can't wait for #3!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-69113101489349742512024-03-23T11:52:00.000-07:002024-03-23T11:52:20.857-07:00Dog Eat Dog (Andy Carpenter, #23) by David Rosenfelt<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54860398-dog-eat-dog" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Dog Eat Dog (Andy Carpenter, #23)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1617714316l/54860398._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54860398-dog-eat-dog">Dog Eat Dog</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/277189.David_Rosenfelt">David Rosenfelt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6272719794">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved this 23rd book in this series awesomely narrated by Grover Gardner. I continue to chuckle at Andy, his musings, and his cowardice. But as I have come to expect--- Andy defends a man who helped stop mistreatment of a dog- but is later arrested for murder. A must read!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-89519755466412166442024-03-11T04:42:00.000-07:002024-03-11T04:42:26.907-07:00The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74884307-the-probability-of-everything" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Probability of Everything" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677904523l/74884307._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74884307-the-probability-of-everything">The Probability of Everything</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9829255.Sarah_Everett">Sarah Everett</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6239881765">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved this book so much; you will just have to read it to see why! Middle grade with a math/science female protagonist and so much going on. Highly recommended!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-39558016701287295052024-03-11T04:33:00.000-07:002024-03-11T04:33:05.299-07:00Silent Bite (Andy Carpenter, #22) by David Rosenfelt<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49127475-silent-bite" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Silent Bite (Andy Carpenter, #22)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1596431442l/49127475._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49127475-silent-bite">Silent Bite</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/277189.David_Rosenfelt">David Rosenfelt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6272719514">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Narrator Grover Gardner is the perfect Andy Carpenter voice! I love all Andy Carpenter books & audiobooks- I chuckle all the way through, but I love the pace of the plot- Andy doing his best to defend a client, using all the characters that help in the courtroom and interviewing people, taking care of dogs, and loving his life with Laurie and his son (also Tara & assorted dogs). I highly recommend all of Rosenfelts' books in this series & I will also read his others after I am finished!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-78645868420298618752024-03-11T04:24:00.000-07:002024-03-11T04:24:19.283-07:00Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63324774-simon-sort-of-says" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Simon Sort of Says: (Newbery Honor Book)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668483246l/63324774._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63324774-simon-sort-of-says">Simon Sort of Says:</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3099087.Erin_Bow">Erin Bow</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6004076049">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved Simon; he has suffered a major trauma and as a result, his family moves far away. In this new town Simon makes 2 friends, is glad there is no internet and gets used to the new life while also being well aware what he survived. There was so much to love about this book; the plot, the characters, the funeral home hijinks, the farm, his pastor father all combine to give the reader a story so important you cannot put it down. You will laugh and you will cry but Simon's many messages will resound with ALL readers! Highly recommended!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-18765080910546841002024-03-11T04:07:00.000-07:002024-03-11T04:07:23.400-07:00Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124940521-coyote-lost-and-found" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Coyote Lost and Found" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684822402l/124940521._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124940521-coyote-lost-and-found">Coyote Lost and Found</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7544723.Dan_Gemeinhart">Dan Gemeinhart</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5958446230">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Just as I loved The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise so so much, this new Coyote Lost and Found was just as wonderful! Coyote is honest, quirky, brash, and one of a kind. Her latest adventure will involve a journey yet again, fierce, hiding secrets, and sometimes not being nice to Candace, her father's friend & neighbor, along for the ride on Yager during Covid. Readers will love every character on this bus; they support one another, enjoy singing, laughing, and the awesome pets on this trip to find where to settle Coyote's mom's cremated remains. Coyote's insights are hysterical, fierce, and bold and the author treats us to many beautiful, sad and happy times as Coyote and Rodeo remember painfully their loved ones. A must read for all ages!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-33101094673478077812024-02-22T03:56:00.000-08:002024-02-22T03:56:12.383-08:00Family Family by Laurie Frankel<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127282881-family-family" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Family Family" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1685355817l/127282881._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127282881-family-family">Family Family</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/300536.Laurie_Frankel">Laurie Frankel</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6246583850">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Many thanks to Tara Smith for this get well book about seeking your best life, families, adoption, romance and so much more. I loved how Frankel engineered each chapter (past, present denoted as days of the week) and the characters were rich as well. I loved India in all her decisiveness, wanting always to be an actress (who can't sing), her many loves, and her world of plays, TV and movie as an actress.
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-12719656084851194392024-02-22T03:48:00.000-08:002024-02-22T03:48:47.706-08:00The House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3) by Sarah J. Maas<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123247704-house-of-flame-and-shadow" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689809689l/123247704._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123247704-house-of-flame-and-shadow">House of Flame and Shadow</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3433047.Sarah_J_Maas">Sarah J. Maas</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5756694331">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Another winner from Sarah J. Maas! I have so enjoyed the Crescent series and this 3rd book is just awesome! At 900+ pages I finished in 3 days rooting for Bryce Quindlen & Hunt Althazar!<br />Lidia & Ruhn were kick ass as well. The plot, the settings, the world building, and the characters all made this a book I could not put down. Total suspense with the torture of Hunt & his friends filled me with horror. But what I enjoyed most was Bryce's certainty that she could figure things out. A must read!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-67402356020456982372024-02-18T06:28:00.000-08:002024-02-18T06:28:10.687-08:00Mission Manhattan (City Spies Book, #5) by James Ponti<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177058578-mission-manhattan" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Mission Manhattan (City Spies Book 5)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1686591787l/177058578._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177058578-mission-manhattan">Mission Manhattan</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/428662.James_Ponti">James Ponti</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5853966465">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I continue to totally enjoy the City Spies series! This mystery thriller of kids solving crimes has the globe hopping spies protecting a young environmentalist from Europe to New York City. What I continue to love is each characters' specialty in solving crimes, working with each other and fooling adults to get results. A must read!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-393618563559389292024-02-18T06:03:00.000-08:002024-02-18T06:03:27.776-08:00The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65678550-the-heaven-earth-grocery-store" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1685350945l/65678550._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65678550-the-heaven-earth-grocery-store">The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/11728.James_McBride">James McBride</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6018329103">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I read this with my Albright College Zoom Book Club. Narrated by Dominic Hoffman, this historical fiction has everything; racism, social class distinctions, family, friendship, sorrow, humor, and hope. But it is the way McBride tells this story of Jews & Blacks living in the Chicken Hill area of Pottstown, PA in the 1920s. I went to Albright College in Reading so I loved reading landmarks, cities, & hospitals in this compulsively readable book. I could not stop listening! The characters Chona, Dodo, Nate & his wife, Bernice, and Monkey Pants were my favorites but all characters were authentic. I rooted for the many subplots & McBride did not disappoint! This is a stellar must read; I highly recommend it!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-21993371485693425122024-02-14T05:17:00.000-08:002024-02-14T05:17:24.764-08:00I Give You Peace by Diane DiSerafino<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203310249-i-give-you-peace" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="I Give You Peace" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701836634l/203310249._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203310249-i-give-you-peace">I Give You Peace</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47121193.Diane_DiSerafino">Diane DiSerafino</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6210091411">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Many thanks to Donna Gola for giving this debut author book to read. I really enjoyed the plot and characters in I Give You Peace. There are many universes and Alex and Leonard are experimenting to bring world peace to New Philadelphia located in the Tertius universe. But things are not proceeding as planned for many reasons and as we meet a few of the subjects in this grand experiment the reader roots for "real peace" not enforced peace. I loved all the Philadelphia places, the cover is perfect, and technology must be watched. I look forward to other books by Diane DiSerafino!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-76102411348678730812024-02-14T05:01:00.000-08:002024-02-14T05:01:19.083-08:00The Women by Kristin Hannah<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305853-the-women" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Women" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689788358l/127305853._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305853-the-women">The Women</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/54493.Kristin_Hannah">Kristin Hannah</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6252374715">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Many thanks to Janet, my librarian friend, for purchasing this gut wrenching read I could not put down. Frances is an idealistic Catholic girl who wants to follow her brother into the Vietnam War, she is a nurse and becomes a very good one, in horrific conditions but with the support of nurse friends and doctors. This is a must read - research is lengthy with many sources provided and experts/war personnel. I will be thinking of the characters, the country of Vietnam and its people, and the veterans who went into the war, gave their life and the veterans who returned to no fanfare, just derision, and had to "find" their way. Highly recommended!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-25945932227116504232024-02-12T04:29:00.000-08:002024-02-12T04:29:56.685-08:00Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61354654-mirror-to-mirror" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Mirror to Mirror" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1660598447l/61354654._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61354654-mirror-to-mirror">Mirror to Mirror</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18056266.Rajani_LaRocca">Rajani LaRocca</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5411554278">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Another Rajani La Rocca winner; this novel in verse about twin sisters with very different personalities was awesome; middle grade and young adult readers will enjoy the format, the girls' drama, and their summer camp escapades. Will Maya & Chaya find each other as their differences threaten to tear them apart? Highly recommended!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-91482186268782958702024-02-12T04:20:00.000-08:002024-02-12T04:20:33.540-08:00The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1) by Freida McFadden<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60556912-the-housemaid" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1646534743l/60556912._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60556912-the-housemaid">The Housemaid</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden">Freida McFadden</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6209377978">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Many thanks to Donna Compton for giving me this great mystery read as I heal from knee surgery. I absolutely LOVED the characters of Millie, Nina and Andrew; even minor characters like Nina's daughter & gardener were taut and masterfully drawn. Just how long will it take for just released convict, Millie, to be drawn into the total chaos of that family that on the outside looks so wonderful, on the inside is anything but. I could not stop reading this psychological mystery and I am definitely going to read the other books in this series!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-4720957472373477762024-02-09T04:50:00.000-08:002024-02-09T04:50:01.756-08:00The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee, illustrated by Dan Santat<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156740460-the-misfits-1" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687155746l/156740460._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156740460-the-misfits-1">The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/135047.Lisa_Yee">Lisa Yee</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6152569731">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Lisa Yee and illustrator, Dan Santat have crafted a great middle grade story of mystery, friendship, family that kept me turning the pages and rooting for these kids who become part of RASCH, trained to fight crime. A must read and a series I will be waiting to read and love!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-42266910410259982882024-02-08T10:31:00.000-08:002024-02-08T10:31:56.314-08:00Muzzled (Andy Carpenter, #21) by David Rosenfelt<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51173557-muzzled" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Muzzled (Andy Carpenter, #21)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1568312983l/51173557._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51173557-muzzled">Muzzled</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/277189.David_Rosenfelt">David Rosenfelt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6221680727">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Another great audiobook mystery in the Andy Carpenter series, Andy helps his friend, Beth reunite a dog with his owner, only he is dead, or is he! Another legal thriller with Andy's brand of humor!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-15149005054613253112024-02-08T10:25:00.000-08:002024-02-08T10:25:44.950-08:00Dachshund Through the Snow (Andy Carpenter, #20) by David Rosenfelt<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263499-dachshund-through-the-snow" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Dachshund Through the Snow (Andy Carpenter, #20)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551795814l/43263499._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263499-dachshund-through-the-snow">Dachshund Through the Snow</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/277189.David_Rosenfelt">David Rosenfelt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6197890691">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Number 20 of the Andy Carpenter series, is a Christmas delight! When Laurie wants to grant a wish to Danny and his dog, he finds the plea to help his father heartfelt and enters into another murder mystery.
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-77977640798815177552024-02-08T10:16:00.000-08:002024-02-08T10:16:15.569-08:00Bark of Night (Andy Carpenter, #19) by David Rosenfelt<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150566-bark-of-night" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Bark of Night (Andy Carpenter, #19)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1563733071l/41150566._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150566-bark-of-night">Bark of Night</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/277189.David_Rosenfelt">David Rosenfelt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6183968816">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Andy rescues Truman, a French Bulldog and takes on a new case in number 19. Narration by Grove Gardner was perfect, a laugh a minute all the while solving the mystery of the murdered owner.
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-80935830738967780132024-02-08T10:09:00.000-08:002024-02-08T10:09:02.059-08:00School Trip (New Kid, #3) by Jerry Craft<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61419629-school-trip" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="School Trip (New Kid, #3)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1658861587l/61419629._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61419629-school-trip">School Trip</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/919377.Jerry_Craft">Jerry Craft</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6183892529">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends are going to Paris for their class trip. What begins as an exciting adventure at the last minute many changes. Going to Paris without their beloved teacher chaperones, what will their time in Paris be like- fun or torture? Loved this graphic novel of humor, friendship, and growth!
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bj nearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752310781990696174.post-33769596363902226752024-01-20T06:55:00.000-08:002024-01-20T06:55:34.804-08:00The Good House by Ann Leary<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15793186-the-good-house" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Good House" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1392668194l/15793186._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15793186-the-good-house">The Good House</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/207508.Ann_Leary">Ann Leary</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6140245768">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Many thanks to Tara Smith for recommending this audiobook, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt. Hildy Good is a life long resident of quaint Wendover. Hildy happens to be a pretty successful real estate broker, is divorced and an alcoholic who will not recognize she is one. It was interesting reading all the ways Hildy gave herself to drink and how often she had to drink but always hiding it because her daughters sent her to recovery. I loved Frank her life long friend and sometimes interest--but Hildy can be nasty & she was nasty to Frankie too often for me. I am not a fan of the unreliable narrator and Hildy was the perfect unreliable narrator for most of this story---and for the few times she was not drinking I did like her.
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