43. A Goodreads recommendation for you
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DNF'd @ 20%
I very quickly realized that Dandadan, Vol. 1 (Dan Da Dan #1) by Yukinobu Tatsu wasn't for me at all. I mean, what the heck? Why is this so popular?
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
42. Includes a handwritten interior font
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Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson is a pretty great adult debut mystery thriller. I did forget a couple of times though that it was adult because it does remind me more of YA regardless of the language. I also didn't particularly like any of the characters, but that didn't really bother me in terms of overall enjoyment of the story. My two favorite elements of this story though were the dark sense of humor and the very, very ending.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
38. Domestic fiction
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is not my style, but still worth reading and I especially appreciated seeing Homer, Alaska appear. Honestly, that's the main reason I read this one. That this author has been recommended to me so many times over the years. I will be reading more from her in the future.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
41. A guide to...
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I didn't particularly have high expectations for Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting (Supernatural Companion Journals) by David Reed. but it was easily the best Supernatural book I've ever read. The author really got Bobby's voice and tone of the series down. Bobby's one of my favorite character so this just made me happy to take the lead in this story. If you're a fan of the the episode "Weekend at Bobby's," you can't skip this novel.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
34. Inspired by the top-grossing movie the year you were born
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Indiana Jones and the Dance of the Giants (Indiana Jones: Prequels #2) by Rob MacGregor isn't terrible, but it doesn't stand out as much as its predecessor. It also doesn't live up to its premise. I love the Arthurian stuff so I was hoping for something cooler.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
15. Subtitle with a comma
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For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories by Rick Steves was just enjoyable. I love watching Rick Steves' show and now I feel like rewatching an episode or two. I appreciate that his voice really comes through in this book. By the way, the section of the book that covers Berlin's Reichstag is feels especially timely now and important to remember now.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
5. Featuring a conspiracy
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I'm glad I finally checked Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot #10) by Agatha Christie my tbr after having seen so many adaptations or works that take inspiration from this story. I love the set up and Poirot is just cool. I need to catch up on more Agatha Christie soon.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
12. A genre-defining read
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The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick seems like an important read right now and I'm glad I finally picked it up. I just wish there was more resolution to the storylines and that the characters were more interesting overall. I've seen some of the tv series before now. Maybe it's time to rewatch what I've already seen and finish watching the series.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
3. Written without quotation marks
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I'm almost 8 years late to Severance by Ling Ma, but that was absolutely outstanding. I don't often read literary sci-fi, but this is one that shouldn't be missed. Now I just wonder how this story could have looked if it was written since COVID-19. I will have to read anything else Ling Ma writes.My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
33. A standalone fantasy novel
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It took me a minute to get into Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, but once I did I was fully locked in. I especially appreciated the world-building and the unique magic system. I also enjoyed that it included a glossary of terms, has a nice map, and an illustration of a spellograph which were all quite useful. I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
40. Author's first and last name start with the same letter
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The Ragpicker King (The Chronicles of Castellane #2) by Cassandra Clare is a great follow up to Sword Catcher. I think I liked this one a little bit more actually and I'm glad I listened to the audiobook this time around which was narrated by Christian Coulson and Fiona Hardingham. Both of them have great voices and they did a great job of bringing the world and the characters to life. I liked that we got to see more of the world and that we get quite a bit of political intrigue as well. I can't wait to read the third and final book in this trilogy, The Bone Conjurers. I hope we won't have to wait too long.
My review is also on Goodreads and The StoryGraph.
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