tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post5454569315188869196..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: Show Us Your Books: April reading reportSMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-39726617055090420002017-04-25T11:19:18.792-04:002017-04-25T11:19:18.792-04:00I'm reading Small Great Things right now, and ...I'm reading Small Great Things right now, and the "tiny minds" thing is completely applicable here and it's drawn me in. I think I need a thriller after this WW2/difficult kick I've been on. They always tend to get me ready for less intense reads.Teh Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715128040792877195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-16588583267738119352017-04-18T18:01:42.985-04:002017-04-18T18:01:42.985-04:00I put a hold on The Whole Town's Talking the d...I put a hold on The Whole Town's Talking the day it came out and I was already 23 in line. Everyone loves FF!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987539776935412156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-46188484117895139682017-04-15T18:07:52.451-04:002017-04-15T18:07:52.451-04:00(I thought I commented but it somehow disappeared....(I thought I commented but it somehow disappeared...Sorry if you end up getting this twice!) Your first two books sound very interesting. I love all kinds of thrillers so they are getting added to my list! I'm kind of re-considering Brother now... as much as I love horror stuff, maybe I won't read it if you were that grossed out by it!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269847107152657388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-83166470841264800082017-04-14T10:49:59.686-04:002017-04-14T10:49:59.686-04:00Meh book periods definitely happen...but that shou...Meh book periods definitely happen...but that should mean you are due for a string of good books soon!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647383150283618698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-78255614404566225152017-04-13T18:19:24.898-04:002017-04-13T18:19:24.898-04:00No Coming Back sounds right up my alley. And it is...No Coming Back sounds right up my alley. And it is based in MN!Alison @ Puppies and Prettieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569647049189363988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-15034672808500986482017-04-13T06:51:17.209-04:002017-04-13T06:51:17.209-04:00I feel like I've had a little bit of meh readi...I feel like I've had a little bit of meh reading lately too (not in the post I linked up though - those ones were a while ago and they were great - and making me miss having some good 4-4.5 star reads!)... it's been a while since I picked up a Fannie Flagg but I do love her.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889053991942318298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-39224507801484759132017-04-12T19:56:52.513-04:002017-04-12T19:56:52.513-04:00I haven't read any of these...I don't thin...I haven't read any of these...I don't think that's happened for awhile!<br />I'm intrigued by Fannie Flagg.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-70561798459379184442017-04-12T19:21:30.372-04:002017-04-12T19:21:30.372-04:00Every time I think I've read a lot in a month,...Every time I think I've read a lot in a month, I just come here and you put me to shame!! xo, Biana -<a href="http://www.blovedboston.com" title="BlovedBoston" rel="nofollow">BlovedBoston</a> BLovedBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378765629410526703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-36260116564022003782017-04-12T14:20:47.672-04:002017-04-12T14:20:47.672-04:00I think I could get on board with No Coming Back. ...I think I could get on board with No Coming Back. Definitely not Brothers though. I'm not quite sure what it's about but between you and Jana, I know I couldn't handle it! Thanks for hosting SUYB again. Such a great link up!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209535310773458540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-21474192593773620812017-04-12T14:08:34.518-04:002017-04-12T14:08:34.518-04:00I added No Coming Back, but after your and Jana...I added No Coming Back, but after your and Jana's reviews of Brother, I'll be passing on that one.<br /><br />I compare all Anne Rivers Siddons to Outer Banks and they never measure up so I stopped reading her. But I might re-read Outer Banks.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673986016485754373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-43658785347717005592017-04-12T13:36:32.696-04:002017-04-12T13:36:32.696-04:00Glad that you enjoyed Fanny Flagg! I gave up on Ma...Glad that you enjoyed Fanny Flagg! I gave up on Marlena but now reading The Fall of Lisa Bellow and it's kind of similar so I am circle back around to it! Jen @ That's What She Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153687739451709094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-89070966856313874412017-04-12T11:47:31.161-04:002017-04-12T11:47:31.161-04:00I haven't read many that I can think of, but I...I haven't read many that I can think of, but I can't recall any story set in boarding school that wasn't deeply creepy. Maybe I'm bad at picking books though, heh. <br /><br />I can't think of anything I've read by Fannie Flagg but for some reason that name is standing out to me. I shall investigate! The small community thing, if you're referring to what I'm thinking of a la Judy Blume and Jodi Picoult, appeals a lot to me too.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390697943483129220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-51164734076885194902017-04-12T10:37:45.237-04:002017-04-12T10:37:45.237-04:00Sorry it was a bit of a meh reading month. I haven...Sorry it was a bit of a meh reading month. I haven't read any of these, but thanks for sharing! Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-60481390064782393942017-04-12T08:24:40.028-04:002017-04-12T08:24:40.028-04:00Yess to knowing that a good book (or reading month...Yess to knowing that a good book (or reading month) will usually follow a meh one. You officially sold me on The Lake of Dead Languages just with that little blurb. I was wondering what you were going to think of Marlena, I keep saying I'm going to start reading it, but always pass over it for something else. Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337403009854474701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-83788996632513299882017-04-11T22:05:16.442-04:002017-04-11T22:05:16.442-04:00I'm currently reading The Marriage Pact and al...I'm currently reading The Marriage Pact and although I have many questions on how any of it would be remotely possible I can't put it down! Adding the Lake of Dead Languages to my list! Jackie @ My (Sort Of) Adult Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686586162325332920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-18846986872420686322017-04-11T20:03:40.615-04:002017-04-11T20:03:40.615-04:00I love how you categorize the books you read and, ...I love how you categorize the books you read and, as a novice, will always add your engrossing reads to my wish list. The Lake of Dead Languages sounds intriguing to me with the whole boarding school plot and the fact that my Mom attended boarding school in her adolescents.Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-68072736381939280152017-04-11T17:15:16.969-04:002017-04-11T17:15:16.969-04:00Steph I need the link up to add to my post. Thank...Steph I need the link up to add to my post. Thanks!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106547753660271412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-7217022343158462902017-04-11T16:36:52.733-04:002017-04-11T16:36:52.733-04:00I might read "The Marriage Pact", althou...I might read "The Marriage Pact", although the summary makes me hesitant (my husband and I wouldn't require each other to buy gifts every month, or answer every single phone call promptly). I am currently reading "The Stranger" by Harlan Coben.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511223192072142860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-84198382072744516152017-04-11T15:31:33.930-04:002017-04-11T15:31:33.930-04:00I just love the name Fannie Flagg, so I feel like ...I just love the name Fannie Flagg, so I feel like I have to read one of her books!a little bit of emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944620326344142962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-5197822793507507232017-04-11T14:07:57.069-04:002017-04-11T14:07:57.069-04:00We've already discussed Brother. I'm maili...We've already discussed Brother. I'm mailing it to a friend who likes those kinds of books and then I never want to think about it again. <br /><br />I have Marlena on my Kindle. I'm looking forward to it. At some point. Jana @ Jana Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501814243709445827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-68644898945074798342017-04-11T13:49:14.285-04:002017-04-11T13:49:14.285-04:00Oooh I'm totally adding No Coming Back by Keit...Oooh I'm totally adding No Coming Back by Keith Houghton to my list. I've never read Outer Banks either but I think I need to! I read one book this whole month and it was terrible. I'll get back on the wagon for May!Laura Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817637305623694718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-27914170181007515982017-04-11T12:53:43.048-04:002017-04-11T12:53:43.048-04:00Ohhhh boarding school. I have to read that one for...Ohhhh boarding school. I have to read that one for sure!Bookworm Jill K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10501230730524453031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-84894284334065501982017-04-11T12:50:10.887-04:002017-04-11T12:50:10.887-04:00I definitely want to read some Fannie Flagg someti...I definitely want to read some Fannie Flagg sometime this year and I appreciate the description of that book as being a good one to turn to after some f*ed up books :) Hanging Rock sounds good too!! I hope you have one of those amazing reading months soon. I know what you're saying - sometimes it's not the books, it's just me. Sometimes life gets in the way of reading amazing books, or enjoying them, or something like that. Heather @ The Maritime Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334570091224362628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-52944796092777075902017-04-11T12:42:08.103-04:002017-04-11T12:42:08.103-04:00I read the Lake of Dead Languages years ago and do...I read the Lake of Dead Languages years ago and don't remember much but about it but it looks like I wasn't a fan! I saw the Netgalley preview of the Marriage Pact and will definitely be reading it when it comes out.NY Foodie Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402678787117568872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-62730743110973367582017-04-11T12:34:32.331-04:002017-04-11T12:34:32.331-04:00I'll have to check out Fannie Flaggs!
First t...I'll have to check out Fannie Flaggs!<br /><br />First time linking up today, so excited!Ashley Zieglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840997973904988129noreply@blogger.com