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My April reads…I’m currently reading the 18th book in the DCI Jack Logan series, have about 30 percent left which I’ll probably finish later. I also DNF’d Esther is now following you after about 45%
 

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I asked that question as I realised I finished one book and instantly picked the next one up. I think I do that the majority of the time.

Big Little Lies to The Lincoln Highway. I am trying to keep my bookmarks streak up on the GoodReads thingy. Lincoln Highway will be my Marathon Reader book.
 
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Just finished don’t fall in love with me, Paige Toons new one. I loved it. She’s become my favourite author!
I picked up a couple in Asda the other day which looked good, had anyone read atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and clean girl spring by willow hurst? I’ve not read any of TJR books before but I’m sure I’ve seen her recommended on here previously.
 
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Just finished don’t fall in love with me, Paige Toons new one. I loved it. She’s become my favourite author!
I picked up a couple in Asda the other day which looked good, had anyone read atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and clean girl spring by willow hurst? I’ve not read any of TJR books before but I’m sure I’ve seen her recommended on here previously.
For balance, did not love Atmosphere. Found it anticlimactic and weirdly paced. My favorite TJR is Carrie Soto is Back, and I feel like that's the only one I really whole heartedly recommend. Her books are very hit miss for me.
 
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How much time do you leave between finishing a book and starting a new one?
Once I get to about 80% of my current book I start thinking about what I’m going to read next. If I finish it and haven’t thought this, it’s the sign of a really good book!

Currently reading Sunset by Jessie Cave and really loving it.
 
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Have just started reading a new book release - This Book Made Me Think Of You by Libby Page.
I'm only a few pages in and I've had several book recommendations
Man Called Ove
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

I'm sure you've mentioned a few of these.
Will post my April reads later when I'm not in such pain.
 
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that book DEVASTATED me. even when i see it on my shelf now it makes it sad. it reminds me a lot of stoner in how quietly heartbreaking it is :(
I really, really loved the ending, especially in company with Life After Life, but the last half broke my heart a lot, mostly Sunny and Nancy. Pretty sure you recommended it after I finished Stoner, and I can see why!
 
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Once I get to about 80% of my current book I start thinking about what I’m going to read next. If I finish it and haven’t thought this, it’s the sign of a really good book!

Currently reading Sunset by Jessie Cave and really loving it.
I loved Sunset. ❤
 
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Some great books this month - Star Shippers was exactly what I needed, and I really loved the last three of the month (Orlanda - weird but in a fun way, Theatre - I always forget how savage W Somerset Maugham can be, and of course A God in Ruins).

I was midway through How to Fake it in Society when I checked instagram and found KJ Charles's story featuring a reel of a player scoring against the rugby team I support. Social media really can ruin your reading habits 😒 (I still enjoyed it very much)

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Some great books this month - Star Shippers was exactly what I needed, and I really loved the last three of the month (Orlanda - weird but in a fun way, Theatre - I always forget how savage W Somerset Maugham can be, and of course A God in Ruins).

I was midway through How to Fake it in Society when I checked instagram and found KJ Charles's story featuring a reel of a player scoring against the rugby team I support. Social media really can ruin your reading habits 😒 (I still enjoyed it very much)

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but but WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE LONG GAME?!?

i thought it was such a step-up in writing quality (though still i guess not amazing) but i love ilya and shane so deeply that i forgave it almost all of its faults 🤣
 
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but but WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE LONG GAME?!?

i thought it was such a step-up in writing quality (though still i guess not amazing) but i love ilya and shane so deeply that i forgave it almost all of its faults 🤣
I loved it! Honestly, Shane bores me a little, but Ilya more than makes up for it - and Shane redeemed himself in the end. I zipped right through it and can't wait for the next one!
 
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I loved it! Honestly, Shane bores me a little, but Ilya more than makes up for it - and Shane redeemed himself in the end. I zipped right through it and can't wait for the next one!
this is what i wanted to hear 🥰 i love ilya so much (shane was sometimes difficult to like in this one but he absolutely did redeem himself) - i’m so sad unrivaled has been pushed back, especially now i hear it has more of my boy luca.

i’m so attached to all the ottawa team that i can’t wait to see what they look like in the next season of the show 🥲
 
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this is what i wanted to hear 🥰 i love ilya so much (shane was sometimes difficult to like in this one but he absolutely did redeem himself) - i’m so sad unrivaled has been pushed back, especially now i hear it has more of my boy luca.

i’m so attached to all the ottawa team that i can’t wait to see what they look like in the next season of the show 🥲
I didn't know it had been pushed back 🥺 ah well, at least it's coming. I honestly contemplated reading Role Model to get more Ilya, and I might succumb now (I also liked Troy).

The Ottawa team were just so fun and Ilya and Shane on the same team? I'm excited
 
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