FEBRUARY 2025 READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?

icezeus · ‎10-30-2010

Greetings readers. Please share your likes and dislikes for this new month.

We do not discriminate or judge your preferred Genre.

I am currently reading Fallen by Linda Castillo.

Alter Ego · ‎03-12-2010

Wow - almost forgot it was a new month! Finished the following Audibles:

HOMESEEKING by Karissa Chen. I admit I'm ignorant about a lot of things and historical fiction is how I actually learn about a topic I otherwise probably wouldn't have researched myself. I've read a few books over the last couple years focusing on China during WW2; and this book moves the storyline out to what happened afterwards. It's not a particularly deep study as to why communism "won", but I feel like it helped in my general understanding on a few things. Story shifted between the two main characters and went back and forth in time. I really liked this book, although admit that I lost track of something mentioned in the final chapter - likely because of the constant shifting of time lines. Would love to hear other's opinions on this one.

THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY by Kate ******an. Reese's bookclub pick that I almost wasn't going to read because the description said it's as if "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets First Lie Wins". Now, I actually liked both of those books, but the description really seemed like it was stretching. Nevertheless, this is another book I liked - excellent use of multiple narrators. I have to admit that I particularly like the main narrator - she reads all of Fredrik Backman's books (new one coming out in May!); so I may be biased.

BEAUTIFUL UGLY by Alice Feeney. I wanted a psychological thriller. I recognized Feeney's name, but not sure if I've read anything by her before. Not sure I would pick up another. I was drawn into her story and wasn't sure how it would end. But then, simply didn't like the ending.

I'm almost through with a book I'm really enjoying (although it may be taking a turn I'm less excited about. Happy reading everyone!!

Lilysmom1 · ‎11-08-2020

I am reading Bad Liar by Tami Hoag. This is a series with Nick Fourcade. I usually like Tami Hoag. This is the second Fourcade book I havr read and I am not a fan. I may PTB.

Anyone else familiar with this series? Thoughts?

Carolina925 · ‎03-09-2010

Just finished The Keepers of Metsan Valo by Wendy Webb early this morning so will count it as a February read. It's not generally what I read but absolutely loved it. It's about a family and how Nordic folklore has shaped their lives for generations. I've put her on my list to read more of her writings. A magical read.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Lilysmom1 wrote:
I am reading Bad Liar by Tami Hoag. This is a series with Nick Fourcade. I usually like Tami Hoag. This is the second Fourcade book I havr read and I am not a fan. I may PTB.

Anyone else familiar with this series? Thoughts?

I didn't like this from the start. PTB early.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

Wow - sounds like everyone is reading fascinating books with some depth to them.

I'm going thru a phase where I'm reading for distraction.........romance-type books with dogs in them.

Not dog books: Rivals by Jilly Cooper (set in England, competition for funding for TV stations, lots of backstabbing, infidelity but no graphic s*x)

Next up is Patricia Cornwall's Identity Unknown.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

I'll remind you all I am a slow reader but I do appreciate seeing what everyone is reading and the suggestions you all post. My next book I am starting will be Denali's Howl by Andy Hall. It's a true story of a group of men that attempted to climb the majestic mountain in Alaska. I find these types of stories intriguing to say the least. I've read many about Everest over the years.

I change subject matter like the wind, LOL! Like @cindyNC , sometimes I read for distraction too, that's when I go to romance novels.

Lilysmom1 · ‎11-08-2020

@Judaline wrote:
@Lilysmom1 wrote:
I am reading Bad Liar by Tami Hoag. This is a series with Nick Fourcade. I usually like Tami Hoag. This is the second Fourcade book I havr read and I am not a fan. I may PTB.

Anyone else familiar with this series? Thoughts?
I didn't like this from the start. PTB early.

@Judaline Thanks ... you helped me PTB.

SWEET · ‎03-09-2010

Finished Megan Tady's Bluebird Day. It was just an ok book about Claudine, a former skier and her daughter who have been estranged, who get stuck at a hostel since there was an avalanche.

Would I recommend? Not really. As I read the back of the book, it said it was "hilarious." Not sure. Couldn't find one funny thing about it except for the quirky characters.