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One-Liner Wednesday is a prompt by Linda G. Hill.
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Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another book I only sort of liked. Maybe I’m not the target audience? I’m not a young person pursuing college or flirting or in need of convincing against the deportation of dreamers or anyone working hard and trying to earn their right to be citizens and paying taxes as they go.
Still, the author managed to get inside the head of this young woman and provided the reader with valuable insights into another life. I admired that Karla Corneho Villavicencio narrated her book.
It was worth the read. I was happy it was available on Libby.
That’s how I feel!!!😂
At first blush, when the sun colored the world in pinks and purples, I realized I was once again still walking around in that literary place of my latest read.
My physical realm made me aware the AC was cracking ice cubes. So I pulled up the covers and wrapped around the dog and cat taking up the bed real estate.
When I walked into the living room hours later, my husband asked, Another good book?”
I felt the blush and laughed. Then came the coffee.
I’ll Be Right Here: A Novel by Amy Bloom
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I didn’t finish this book. I found it confusing and dry. I didn’t feel connected to the characters and especially when it started hopping in time.
Mozhan Navabi (Narrator), didn’t help make me feel I knew who’s point of view I was listening to.
I’m sorry. I really wanted to like this book. But don’t take my word for it. The comments show quite a few people loved it. I was glad I could pick this up on Libby.
Overgrowth by Mira Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is going to go down as one of my favorite books, ever. I am sad to have to let it go, but I’m promising myself to read it again soon.
I loved the whole story. I thought at first that it was another cozy mystery, just as it starts with the mother and family. But get ready, this is a roller coaster of fun, adventure, and, yes, nail-biting fear.
I listened to the Libby audio version, narrated by Caitlin Kelly, whose voice, acting, and enthusiasm make this so enticing to read that I picked it up at every chance. But I think this would hold up without a reader. The snark and love would show through, no matter how you decide to dive into it.
Thank you to whoever recommended it to me. I’m sorry, I don’t remember who it was.
Iffy weather only allows One-Liners!
A part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt.
Murderbot was a great book but fun as a Apple/Amazon series.
Though a bit crass, The Boys, is a car crash you can’t stop watching.
That’s my day. Wow. Don’t try that at home. I’m an expert.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There is so much to this book, I am having a hard time pinning it all down. But I found a review on GoodReads that says it all. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show…
This is a book about three generations of a family in Chile. All the characters are well-developed and complex, with both strengths and flaws. Ultimately, there may be a cautionary note for all of us.
Ana Navarro recommended this book on The View during the “Ladies Got Lit” segment. It is worth jumping into.
As I was browsing through the reviews, I realized this is actually book three, so I put book one on hold, Daughter of Fortune. I may have to read this book again after a deep dive into the first two. It held up well as a stand-alone for me. The writing is great, with enough Spanish to make me pay attention. Javiera Gazitua (Narrator) and Senén Arancibia (Narrator) brought the book alive. I found this on Libby,
Darswords 
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