Comments on: Reading Lately: March 2024 Book Reviews

By: Lori Call

Lori Call — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:27:21 +0000

The best books I read this past month were The Violin Conspiracy, The Berry Pickers, Before the Ever After and The Man I Never Met.
I just finished Happy Place. Thought I better do that before her new one comes out.

By: Debi Morton

Debi Morton — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:10:55 +0000

In reply to Amy. That’s exactly what I was about to comment. Please finish your first five read and I bet you’ll be hooked. It took her a few to hit her stride.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:09:27 +0000

In reply to Linda O'Donnell. The duck was just introduced in the last book I read! I'm glad to hear it sticks around.

By: Linda O'Donnell

Linda O'Donnell — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:26 +0000

Oh, please don’t give up on Louise Penny. Armond Gamache has become the love of my life, and I have learned so much about people from him. Three Pines has become the place I long to live in with all its wonderful characters. I’m becoming more like Ruth everyday. Or may be the duck!

By: Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:33:33 +0000

In reply to Cynthia Dyer. I honestly don't know what I'm getting into. I have been seeing The Housemaid books mentioned here and there, but I haven't seen extensive coverage. I know it's a thriller, but I'm not sure what kind of thriller. I guess I'll find out soon.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:32:09 +0000

In reply to Weezie Fitzhugh. Haha. I don't see myself going on a large Colleen Hoover kick, but I feel like I at least need to read Verity. I actually enjoyed how It Ends with Us went from a spicy romance to a heavier discussion on domestic abuse.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:30:10 +0000

In reply to Amy. That's good to know. I really want to love the series, but I'm only at liking it right now. More complex storylines and some interconnection betweeen books would definitely help a ton. I already have book four in my Libby app, so I won't give up until at least book five or six.

By: Jasmine Davis

Jasmine Davis — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:10:52 +0000

Wow, you had a fantastic reading month!! 5 of the books you recommended (all 5 star reviews) are also on my tbr/tbp (to be purchased) list. I can’t wait to see your reviews for next month! I’ve already read Verity and The Housemaid (I rated both 5 stars and I will be reading The Storm We Made this year.

By: Cynthia Dyer

Cynthia Dyer — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:09:44 +0000

Hi Rachael,
I always enjoy your book comments and find that my likes always align with yours. I’m curious what you think of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden once you read it?

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:22:58 +0000

I encourage you to stick with Louise Penny. The first 3-4 books in the series aren’t the strongest in my opinion. But starting with The Brutal Telling things get interesting and there are more characters and more complex story lines. Like any series, some are better than others. Gamache and 3 Pines are always the “heart” of the stories, but Penny layers in politics and corruption along with the personal struggles of characters.