October Reads

80.  While You Were Out (Kissinger) ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, Memoir

I was missing something in this memoir.  It was filled with very important facts and issues surrounding mental illness, so maybe it was the personal touch that I was missing.  Not sure.  10-4-24

81.  Behind Her Eyes (Pinborough) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Thriller

Ugh.  I wasn't aware of this particular genre twist, which I haven't seen referred to anywhere.  Other than that, it was pretty good.  I'll still try another by her.  10-8-24

DNF (soft) ~ Unsub (Gardiner) ~ Audiobook, Thriller

I wasn't interested in the slightest.  Hopefully, it will have more appeal on another day.

82.   This is How it Always is (Frankel) ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, Fiction

This was a deep, thoughtful story.  There are many topics to discuss and/or ruminate over.  I didn't care for the fairytale story or just the basic story within a story.  10-14-24

83.  Maybe in Another Life (Reid) ~ 3.75/5 (good +), Audiobook, Chick Lit

I enjoyed the basic idea of this story, but didn't care for some the repetition - especially talk about cinnamon rolls.  I, also, didn't like the music in the background of the audiobook at all!  Beautiful instrumental music, but that's not for me when listening to a book.  Other than that, I really liked some the characters.  10-18-24

84.  Razorblade Tears (Cosby) ~ 4/5 (very good), Book, Fiction

The relationship between the two main characters was enjoyable.  I liked their snarky remarks.  The story was very gritty and had a street/biker vibe to it that I didn't expect.  10-18-24

85.  After I Do (Reid) ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, Chick Lit

This was good.  I liked the variety of relationships.  10-23-24

86.  Drowning (Newman) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Suspense

There wasn't anything special about this book.  Actually, some of it was easily predicted and other parts were very unrealistic.  10-27-24

87.  Same Time Next Summer (Monaghan) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Chick Lit

 

This was just a simple romance story on a beach.  10-30-24

*Proof Read a Book*

10-31-24

88.  The Haters (Harding) ~ 3/5 (just okay), eBook, Suspense, NetGalley

I think my expectations were too high, just by the title and general synopsis.  It felt more domestic than anything and not very suspenseful.  I do believe it's me, though.  10-31-24