Great wrap-up I do love how November is the time to finish those reading goals. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls sounds really good, excited to see your review for that. :D
Hi Zac! Oh my gosh, I am sorry to hear that authors ruined islands for you this month - LOL! 🤣 Glad to know you enjoyed Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret! It was my least favorite of the three, but only because the other two were so strong, not because this one was not good. I really enjoyed how the story ties at the end. Also, I did not feel like there was as much fourth wall breaking as in other books and I found myself somehow missing that a bit! I am very curious to see your review on Beautiful Ugly, this was an upcoming release that had caught my attention, because of past books I've read from Alice Feeney and also because of the tag line: "Wives think their husbands will change but they don't. Husbands think their wives won't change but they do." I read 13 books in November, 5 non-fiction and 8 fiction. "Just Like Magic" from Sarah Hogle was cute and it felt like the author had made an effort to find unique ideas for a holiday romance novel. She might have benefited from culling some of the ideas because it felt like she crammed maybe too many ideas and details in there, but nonetheless, this one worked for me and this feels like something I could read again to put me in the holiday mood. The Christmas Guest from Peter Swanson (in audiobook) was a nice little novella that was different and entertaining. Another Christmas-themed story. Confessions from Kanae Minato was certainly unique. I've had an interesting relationship with Japanese literature with what I've read so far. There's something about the writing style that does not quite work for me, but the way this story was told, through five points of view, is certainly different from anything I've ever read, and it makes for a great conversation piece. It's also not super long, at around 230 pages. I found How to Solve Your Own Murder from Kristen Perrin quite entertaining and got through the audiobook in a couple of sittings. I've finally finished the Beartown trilogy and read The Winners from Fredrik Backman earlier in the month. Backman is a favorite author and he can make anything interesting, but I do think this book is too long for no reason, and I also don't think this should have been a trilogy. I liked the second book because we explore the fallout of the events from the first book on the town and the people and that exploration was interesting, but the third book did not feel that relevant.
I do also love the fourth wall break so much and it wasn't there as much in the novella. But I can't wait for the next installment, I am guessing it will take place at a wedding or be a honeymoon! I also have read Just Like Magic and enjoyed it more than I thought I would, that's a fun read. I have been wondering about the Beartown trilogy so thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! It sounds like the first book is certainly worth reading. Happy reading :)
@@ryreads Have you heard any title for the fourth installment or you are guessing based on where the last stories left off? Any Ernest Cuningham book will be an automatic purchase for me, no questions asked, based on how much I've enjoyed the series so far. I would recommend reading Beartown. Although it heavily centers around hockey, you don't need to enjoy the sport to enjoy the book, it really is more about what the sport means to a city, the revenues that are tied in with sports and the pressure that is therefore passed onto the players that are performing well, and all of the human aspect behind those dynamics. I really enjoyed the first two books of the series for that reason. The Hockey Canada association has unfortunately made the news in recent years for how much they have swept bad actions under the rug from players and coaches, so this book is definitely relevant and on point.
Hi Zach! Another great video! I’m so sad to hear about The Hunting Party, though! What a bummer! Like you, I love Lucy Foley, and I’ve been saving it for the week between Christmas and New Year’s and….hmmm….now I’m not sure I’ll try it. I can’t wait to see the videos for books you’ve already read and reviewed for 2025, they’re all ones I’ve had on my list so I’m looking forward to your reviews.
Maybe give it a try!! We may have different opinions that would be fun 🎉 🤩 thank you so much!!! Can’t wait to get the reviews out!!! Next year is a great year for books. So exciting.
I DNF'd The Hunting Party but loved all her other books. I liked The Blue Hour but lost interest at the end. I thought it got confusing and the author just stuck things in to finish. I saw similar comments on Goodreads. I gave it 3 stars.
Hello I have just purchased Everyone this Christmas has a secret ,, The Mistletoe mystery, and also picked up a copy of James Patterson The twelve. Topsy -Turvey days of Christmas which I believe is from last Christmas Along with the copy of You better watch out Thanks to your Recommendation and a romance The Christmas fix Lucy Score Confess the cover sold it to me haha .. 2025 I’m looking forward to Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy but will have to wait until the March release
Here's what I read The Graham effect by elle Kennedy The extraordinary life of an ordinary man by paul Newman memoir Scythe by neal shusterman Love Emily by Emily stone Bring me your midnight by Rachel Griffin Long after we are gone by terah shelton Harris Icebreaker by hannah grace The Christmas swap by Maggie knox Twisted love by ana Huang My favorite reads Long after we are gone this book reminds me of the show Yellowstone Love Emily perfect Christmas read
My father in law loves Yellowstone so I know a little about it. You read one of the few sci-fi's I enjoy which is Scythe although book two becomes more sci-fi and I never finished it. I still want to though.....
Unfortunately i havent read sally rooney because shes not on my audioboek app. Since i'm visually impaired i can't really read books differently. Maybe i should get storytell but bit too broke atm. 😅
Ugh assistance shouldn’t be so expensive. I’m not sure what country you live in, do you have access to a library that may be able to help get you connected to more audio apps?
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Great wrap-up I do love how November is the time to finish those reading goals. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls sounds really good, excited to see your review for that. :D
I hope you enjoy your December reading!!!
Hi Zac! Oh my gosh, I am sorry to hear that authors ruined islands for you this month - LOL! 🤣
Glad to know you enjoyed Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret! It was my least favorite of the three, but only because the other two were so strong, not because this one was not good. I really enjoyed how the story ties at the end. Also, I did not feel like there was as much fourth wall breaking as in other books and I found myself somehow missing that a bit!
I am very curious to see your review on Beautiful Ugly, this was an upcoming release that had caught my attention, because of past books I've read from Alice Feeney and also because of the tag line: "Wives think their husbands will change but they don't. Husbands think their wives won't change but they do."
I read 13 books in November, 5 non-fiction and 8 fiction. "Just Like Magic" from Sarah Hogle was cute and it felt like the author had made an effort to find unique ideas for a holiday romance novel. She might have benefited from culling some of the ideas because it felt like she crammed maybe too many ideas and details in there, but nonetheless, this one worked for me and this feels like something I could read again to put me in the holiday mood.
The Christmas Guest from Peter Swanson (in audiobook) was a nice little novella that was different and entertaining. Another Christmas-themed story.
Confessions from Kanae Minato was certainly unique. I've had an interesting relationship with Japanese literature with what I've read so far. There's something about the writing style that does not quite work for me, but the way this story was told, through five points of view, is certainly different from anything I've ever read, and it makes for a great conversation piece. It's also not super long, at around 230 pages.
I found How to Solve Your Own Murder from Kristen Perrin quite entertaining and got through the audiobook in a couple of sittings.
I've finally finished the Beartown trilogy and read The Winners from Fredrik Backman earlier in the month. Backman is a favorite author and he can make anything interesting, but I do think this book is too long for no reason, and I also don't think this should have been a trilogy. I liked the second book because we explore the fallout of the events from the first book on the town and the people and that exploration was interesting, but the third book did not feel that relevant.
I do also love the fourth wall break so much and it wasn't there as much in the novella. But I can't wait for the next installment, I am guessing it will take place at a wedding or be a honeymoon!
I also have read Just Like Magic and enjoyed it more than I thought I would, that's a fun read.
I have been wondering about the Beartown trilogy so thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! It sounds like the first book is certainly worth reading.
Happy reading :)
@@ryreads Have you heard any title for the fourth installment or you are guessing based on where the last stories left off? Any Ernest Cuningham book will be an automatic purchase for me, no questions asked, based on how much I've enjoyed the series so far.
I would recommend reading Beartown. Although it heavily centers around hockey, you don't need to enjoy the sport to enjoy the book, it really is more about what the sport means to a city, the revenues that are tied in with sports and the pressure that is therefore passed onto the players that are performing well, and all of the human aspect behind those dynamics. I really enjoyed the first two books of the series for that reason. The Hockey Canada association has unfortunately made the news in recent years for how much they have swept bad actions under the rug from players and coaches, so this book is definitely relevant and on point.
Hi Zach! Another great video! I’m so sad to hear about The Hunting Party, though! What a bummer! Like you, I love Lucy Foley, and I’ve been saving it for the week between Christmas and New Year’s and….hmmm….now I’m not sure I’ll try it. I can’t wait to see the videos for books you’ve already read and reviewed for 2025, they’re all ones I’ve had on my list so I’m looking forward to your reviews.
Maybe give it a try!! We may have different opinions that would be fun 🎉 🤩 thank you so much!!! Can’t wait to get the reviews out!!! Next year is a great year for books. So exciting.
I DNF'd The Hunting Party but loved all her other books. I liked The Blue Hour but lost interest at the end. I thought it got confusing and the author just stuck things in to finish. I saw similar comments on Goodreads. I gave it 3 stars.
Sounds like we have very similar opinions on books!!!
Hello
I have just purchased Everyone this Christmas has a secret ,, The Mistletoe mystery, and also picked up a copy of James Patterson The twelve. Topsy -Turvey days of Christmas which I believe is from last Christmas Along with the copy of You better watch out Thanks to your Recommendation and a romance The Christmas fix Lucy Score Confess the cover sold it to me haha ..
2025 I’m looking forward to Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy but will have to wait until the March release
Sounds like you are all setup for some very cozy reading!! Enjoy :) I just added the Wild Dark Shore to my list as well!!
Here's what I read
The Graham effect by elle Kennedy
The extraordinary life of an ordinary man by paul Newman memoir
Scythe by neal shusterman
Love Emily by Emily stone
Bring me your midnight by Rachel Griffin
Long after we are gone by terah shelton Harris
Icebreaker by hannah grace
The Christmas swap by Maggie knox
Twisted love by ana Huang
My favorite reads
Long after we are gone this book reminds me of the show Yellowstone
Love Emily perfect Christmas read
My father in law loves Yellowstone so I know a little about it. You read one of the few sci-fi's I enjoy which is Scythe although book two becomes more sci-fi and I never finished it. I still want to though.....
Unfortunately i havent read sally rooney because shes not on my audioboek app. Since i'm visually impaired i can't really read books differently. Maybe i should get storytell but bit too broke atm. 😅
Or auditie. Anyone tips om which one is best? Or what are the pros and cons of them
Ugh assistance shouldn’t be so expensive. I’m not sure what country you live in, do you have access to a library that may be able to help get you connected to more audio apps?