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310 reviews

How to Deceive a Duke by Lecia Cornwall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 62%.

I was intrigued by the basic premise of this book (younger sister is engaged to a duke, but she runs off so the dutiful oldest sister takes her place and marries him to save the family name and fortune instead). However, there was too many things in here and I found myself thinking several times during my reading: where exactly is this all leading to?! I think it would have been better had the mistaken identity plot lasted a bit longer, we dropped the mystery around his dead brother and left the mistress behind.

Also, I didn’t care at all for the drugging so you can get an heir storyline

I generally feel like my time was wasted, especially since it’s almost the end of the year. Finding out how this book ends from other reviewers confirmed for me that I don’t need to be wasting any more precious time on this particular book.

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

My hold ran out, will get to later (it’s really popular right now)

The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security by Scott Galloway
Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.

Hold ran out before I could finish it; will definitely get to later

Gluten Is My Bitch: Rants, Recipes, and Ridiculousness for the Gluten-Free by April Peveteaux

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

Everyone You Hate is Going to Die: And Other Comforting Thoughts on Family, Friends, Sex, Love and More Things That Ruin Your Life by Daniel Sloss

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What This Comedian Said Will Shock You by Bill Maher
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.

As with a lot of my DNFs, my library hold ran out unfortunately 

What to Expect When No One's Expecting: America's Coming Demographic Disaster by Jonathan V. Last
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.

A HUGE red flag for me is when the author referred to social security and Medicare as “entitlement programs” and not government benefits.  Also, stupid me didn’t see the written endorsement of the completely racist and stupid person known as “Tucker Carlson.” I already know a lot of the arguments that were made in this book, so I, not really interested in continuing. 

Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show by Tommy Tomlinson

emotional funny informative medium-paced

4.5