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Zirza November 29, 2025 at 4:57 am on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonIt's one of those wish-you-could-read-it-again-for-the-first-time books. I loved it.
Emmalita November 28, 2025 at 9:16 pm on “It came to something when you found yourself hoping that the footsteps you heard were ghosts.”I loved the ending! I don’t think it’s been out long enough to talk about why though.
Dixie November 28, 2025 at 7:31 pm on Track Her Down by Melinda LeighI am just starting Track Her Down and I have read them all in order till now and thought I was losing my mind because I didn't remember Deputy Zucco or why she was out or Bree breaking her wrist...
Roland of Gilead November 28, 2025 at 2:34 am on How can you give us the gift of a crazy character named Rando Thoughtful and then just as suddenly take that gift away? We need to talk, Uncle Stevie.I came across this randomly years after it was written because I was searching "Random Thoughtful. But I have the answer about Insomnia. It is because it was the first book where he started trying to tie his universe together...
Emmalita November 27, 2025 at 9:23 pm on “Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”Oh my goodness, Gallifrey was beautiful. I’m sure her mittens were gloriously murdery.
Malin November 27, 2025 at 1:41 pm on “Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a very pretty cat.
Lavender November 27, 2025 at 2:06 am on “So she’s a mystic autistic?”I visited this because I read that the cat ran away, and I had the full intention of putting the book away if it did. I'm glad that that's not the case 🙂 (That's why I couldn't read warrior cats,...
bjornsnipe November 26, 2025 at 11:48 pm on Nero Wolfe but make it JapaneseOh, how right you are. And I did love it!
bjornsnipe November 26, 2025 at 5:55 pm on “The child intuitively comprehends that although these stories are unreal, they are not untrue…”- Bruno BettelheimNo, it's not weird at all! I'm glad you liked the review; I was a little self-conscious about reviewing the book on a website the author is on. And yeah, you're right the Wilde one was needed; he's pretty much...
Suryansh November 26, 2025 at 7:19 am on Unraveling the mystery of Rachel RileyWhat about the sexual harassment from the boys or the barn fire which Rachel got framed for and they didn’t even mention Jordan
juriann November 26, 2025 at 1:07 am on If I wanted to read Shogun, I would’ve read ShogunI just read the book, I'm really glad you put the context of the book as a prequel, I was super confused and pretty thrown about the writer's choices to have the Chinese invade and commit atrocities against Japan, especially...
Elderberrywine November 25, 2025 at 9:29 pm on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonThe movie is fine, but for me the book is perfection. Although I gotta say, the actors are who I see in my head as I read it. Which I definitely need to do again post haste, Thanks!
narfna November 25, 2025 at 3:06 pm on Taking a Stand.I'm stalled in this one bc so many of the stories are the same. But I've heard Nat Cassidy's story is a banger, you should give it a go! (He's my fave horror author.)
narfna November 25, 2025 at 3:04 pm on “I have just drawn my weapon and killed a Coke machine, sir.” CBRBINGO – Green (BINGO!)It's so funny to me that you feel fond of this book. It was pretty dark!
cinda chima November 25, 2025 at 2:15 pm on A Very Satisfying ConclusionThank you for the kind words. Cinda Williams Chima
vega-table November 25, 2025 at 11:40 am on A magic high stakes funeralI only read this because the cover is so gorgeous!
Emmalita November 25, 2025 at 11:14 am on Now is a good time to become familiar with social determinants of healthI would be interested in your thoughts.
LittlePlat November 25, 2025 at 10:46 am on Now is a good time to become familiar with social determinants of healthI have had this on my reader for so long now. I really should try and get to it before the end of the year.
LittlePlat November 25, 2025 at 10:45 am on Taking a Stand.This is disappointing to hear because the idea sounded really promising. Thanks for the heads up
LittlePlat November 25, 2025 at 10:42 am on CBR17 Book Bingo Reading Challenge Wrap-upBeen a few days since I last logged in, but thank you all so much for organizing this again this year! The kick up the arse I needed, honestly
jomidi November 25, 2025 at 10:29 am on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonThis is why Hitchcock is a genius. It is the only version to watch. My book group had all read the book (at some point) and most watched this version before our discussion. Other versions were deemed bad by those...
RouletteGirl November 25, 2025 at 10:24 am on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonI'm curious how a movie adaptation will go since so much of Rebecca is our narrator's internal thoughts. If you say Hitchcock's version is good, I'll start with that one!
esmemoria November 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm on “The case does look very black against you. Nevertheless, I accept your assurance.”I love this story so much. I envy you getting to discover Christie. I fell in love a long time ago.
narfna November 24, 2025 at 4:03 pm on “The case does look very black against you. Nevertheless, I accept your assurance.”The Billy Wilder movie is so fun! I came here to tell you to watch it, but you had already come to that conclusion on your own 🙂
Malin November 24, 2025 at 3:03 pm on “He was an overeager puppy and she was an aloof cat, and he was bound to get his nose swiped at least once or twice.”Happy Cannonball!
yesknopemaybe November 24, 2025 at 1:40 pm on Don’t read this book!In my experience, the only people calling gay/queer/lgbtq people homosexuals are people who hate them. It's very evangelical/conservative coded. Maybe that's not what you meant to convey and now you know for the future.
narfna November 24, 2025 at 12:25 pm on Submit Your Best/Worst Reads of 2025So glad we have until the 13th, bc I'm pretty sure I'm about to read some of fave books of the year in the next two and a half weeks.
jomidi November 24, 2025 at 12:10 pm on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonWe just read this for a gothic book group I belong to. A classic for a reason - everybody loved it. Take an opportunity to watch the Hitchcock movie version - he does a great job adapting it!
Jen K November 24, 2025 at 11:54 am on Submit Your Best/Worst Reads of 2025I’m pretty sure I know what I am using but I could easily do a bottom 3.
narfna November 24, 2025 at 11:53 am on A magic high stakes funeralYou're the first person I've seen read this and I'm glad you liked it! I think the cover is gorgeous and if I see it in person I'm buying it instantly.