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Probably a must read but it is very slow.

 

What a book! It took me on a wild and unexpected ride.

This is my second book by Michaelides and it did not disappoint. I had no idea where the book was headed until the epilogue! How does an author do that? Amazingly he also managed to have me wondering at times ‘how can this book even continue from here?’ And yet, it did. 

What I enjoyed most about this book though, it felt like an intimate sharing of information from the main character directly to me. It was just me and Elliot Chase and no one else was let in on the full story. 

Would I recommend this book, hell yes! I’d recommend getting yourself a glass of whiskey, and an opportunity to sit and read this book from start to finish. After all, it will be you and Elliot sharing his story and you don’t want to interrupt him. 

Thank you to @celadon and @netgally for the opportunity to read and review this book. Thank you to @alex.michaelides for writing an unputdownable and completely enjoyable story. 

Review to follow.

 What an intense book, with so much valuable information! 

Dr. Greger looks at study after study to provide us with the best information to help us determine the best way to prevent aging. There is so much information it is almost information overload. It is a great resource though with chapters dedicated to various aging concerns such as high blood pressure, hearing or hair loss, and almost anything else you can think of. 

As an audiobook it is read by the author and the narration is great and quite humourous, though he admits himself there is sometimes TMI regarding the personal information he shares. In my opinion, it would be better listened to alongside a hard copy of the book so that you can refer to and flag parts for rereading. It is also something to listen to and read chapter by chapter, slowly to absorb and implement over time, a long time! 

There is no doubt Dr. Greger intends to give a lot of information to help us better live our lives. This is my first book by him and I will go back and read his past books but with the idea that I will take a year to read, absorb, and to put in place any actions I think I should. 

Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the opportunity to read and review this book. 

 Burns has written a beautiful novel about family dysfunction and the roles of women in the family. It is a quiet book, with well developed characters that you come to love and dislike, but by the end regardless of your feelings for the character you understand them better. 

What I really enjoyed is that it was set in the 1990’s, I love books set in recent history, or history that is my life time. The twist at the end was totally unexpected for me. However, mostly the commitment the characters expressed for their family was so heartwarming. 

Would I recommend this book, yes. It is an enjoyable novel that leaves you with all the feels. 

 

What can I say? I couldn’t put the book down. 

From the title the reader already thinks they know how this book will end, but titles can be deceiving, as can the storyline of the book. 

Maude is endeavoring to exact revenge on her sister’s murderer. This story is told from multiple POV and the different points of view work together to reveal what really happened to Maude’s sister. It works to show the reader how history as reported isn’t always what it seems. The book is full of fiction wrapped in well researched truth. 

Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge is a great story full of conspiracy, blood, and gore. I highly recommend it. 

Thank you to @simonshcusterca and @netgalley for the opportunity to read this book. @lizziepook, thank you for writing a glorious story vengeance. 

 

This is definitely going to be one of my top reads of 2023. We all know Correa can write a great historical fiction novel, but this is proof that he may be even better at thrillers! Correa had me riveted from the start! I love books like that. 

The novel is told from the POV of Leah, who has akinetopsia (motion blindness). As the story unfolds, we learn what it might be like to live with this rare condition, and how difficult it might be to really understand what is happening around us if we had the condition. At so many moments in the novel it is so difficult for Leah (and the reader) to know who to trust. If Leah could see motion, would it be easier for her? 

For all you thriller fans this is one to pick up when it publishes on January 16, 2024. As the book jacket states, ‘Paula Hawkins fans will devour this.’ 

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the opportunity to read and review the ARC of The Silence in Her Eyes. Thank you @armandocorrea for making your first attempt at a thriller! I hope there are many more.