THE COLD VANISH is super interesting, isn't it? I'll have to watch RAIN the movie. I wonder if I'd like it better than the book?

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I think I'm an outlier in this opinion! All I've seen are rave reviews. I'll be interested to know what you think of it if you read it.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cath!

I haven't read CRAZY RICH ASIANS, so I don't know how they compare. AUNTIES is enjoyable, it was just more R-rated and more absurd than I expected, both of which annoyed me. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think I'm definitely going to be in the minority on this one :)

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Somehow I didn't realize that there were leper colonies/sanitoriums in the U.S. besides the one in Hawaii. This book takes place in Louisiana, which I found super interesting.

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I've read a few of Coben's books and I've found that his premises really intrigue me, but the execution always leaves me less than satisfied.

I hope you enjoy THE COLD VANISH. Do you park your RV in national parks? Be safe! I never realized before reading this book how unsafe they are. Yikes.

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Right? I'm finding his books underwhelming, even though he's a super popular author. Bummer.

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THE DEVIL AND THE DARK WATER was fun, wasn't it? I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but I ended up really enjoying it. DIAL A FOR AUNTIES was the opposite - I thought I would love it, but it ended up being kind of meh for me. Funny how books do and do not fulfill our expectations for them.

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I think the title and the cover are very reflective of the story for DIAL A FOR AUNTIES. That doesn't always happen, you know?

I haven't read EVELYN HARDCASTLE, but I'm definitely going to give it a go after enjoying THE DEVIL AND THE DARK WATER.

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Like I said above, I think I'm going to be in the minority on this one! It is a super fun book; it just got to be a bit much for me.

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I hope you enjoy it when you read it!

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It's nice to get a brain break once in awhile, isn't it? THE DEVIL AND THE DARK WATER wasn't quite what I expected, but it was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it if you read it.

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It is a great title! The book is set in Texas, so that's right up your alley :) It's not an uplifting read by any means, but it kept me engaged.

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Glad I'm not the only one! I'm just not a big fan of slapstick or silly comedy, although there are exceptions (Steve Martin comes to mind).

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It's kind of been a mixed bag, but that's how it often goes with my reading! I hope you enjoy those books when you read them.

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I hope you enjoy it if you read it!

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Ha ha. Makes total sense! I think having sky-high expectations was part of my problem - I couldn't help being disappointed. I'll be interested to see what you think of the book!

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It's not EXACTLY a pirate book, but it takes place aboard a ship that is manned by salty, superstitious sailors. There's lots of fighting, double-crossing, and treasure-seeking. So, yes, I'd definitely describe it as "swashbuckling!"

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It wasn't what I expected. I didn't hate it, I just didn't absolutely love it either, you know? I think my expectations were way too high because so many people adore the book.

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My brain appreciated the break for sure! Sometimes, TTT requires a lot more thinking than I really want to do. LOL.

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It's a really interesting one! Like I said above, I hadn't really heard anything or thought about leprosy in the continental U.S. so it brought a piece of history to life that I really didn't know about. I love it when historical novels do that.

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I hadn't really thought about that either, but you're right - it is a pretty collection of covers!

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I try to mix things up and not read TOO many mystery/thrillers in a row :)

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It's always fun to see what everyone's reading, I agree.

I did enjoy ALL THE CHILDREN ARE HOME. It's not a super exciting read, but I found it thought-provoking and affecting.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Marianne!

That's exactly the kind of books I enjoy. And I don't just follow your page, I also have your site on my link. You often post after me (of course, your day starts later than mine) and I always check on the next day, if you haven't replied to mine, of course. LOL.

I do love your posts. Thanks.