Tag Archive for: 3 Stars

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The Hollow City

The Hollow CityTitle: The Hollow City
Author: Dan Wells
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Format: Kindle
Pages: 336
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I liked the first two thirds of THE HOLLOW CITY a lot. I couldn’t put the book down. It was such an interesting premise and, just like Michael, I wasn’t sure what was real and what wasn’t. But I’m not sure I liked where the book went in the last third. It got a little too sci-fi-y for my taste. I like sci-fi normally but this seemed like it came out of nowhere.

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Peanuts Guide To Life

Peanuts Guide To LifeTitle: Peanuts Guide to Life
Author: Charles M. Schulz
Genre: Comics, Children's
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 128
Reason Read: Reading Challenge
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My Thoughts

PEANUTS GUIDE TO LIFE was a fun, quick read other than the foreword by Bill Cosby. (Blech.) My favorite piece of advice was said by Snoopy: “Keep looking up… That’s the secret of life…”

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The Little Book Of Hygge

The Little Book Of HyggeTitle: The Little Book of Hygge
Author: Meik Wiking
Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Help
Format: Kindle
Pages: 203
Reason Read: Recommended
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My Thoughts

While I’m glad I decided to read THE LITTLE BOOK OF HYGGE, I found it to be a bit repetitive. I did love the concept of Hygge, though, and would like to adapt a more Hyggeligt lifestyle. I think it would definitely help me combat Seasonal Affective Disorder during the winter months.

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Orphan Island

Orphan IslandTitle: Orphan Island
Author: Laurel Snyder
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade
Format: Kindle
Pages: 288
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I liked the LOST-esque feel of ORPHAN ISLAND (e.g. more questions than answers, supernatural elements, mysterious island), but I didn’t really care for any of the characters. I couldn’t get fully onboard with the story. Partly, I think this was due to the age of the main character. I just got annoyed with her whining and wanted it to stop.

The Marriage Pact

The Marriage PactTitle: The Marriage Pact
Author: Michelle Richmond
Genre: Thriller
Format: Kindle
Pages: 432
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading THE MARRIAGE PACT even though it was very over-the-top. Each time I put it down, I wanted to pick it up again so I could find out what happened. It made me glad The Pact doesn’t exist in real life. Or, does it? *dun dun dun*

I really enjoyed the setting of the bay area, especially since I just traveled there last month. It was fun visualizing all the places they talked about in the novel. And, I really liked Jake and Alice. I rooted for them from the get go.