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Comedy book recs?
I canβt think of any joke books, but here are some stories that made me laugh lot.
hold me closer, necormancer by lish mcbride - I wonβt stop recommending the misadventures of this Seattle-based necromancer stuck in a supernatural turf war
little thieves by margaret owen -a terrible maid steals a pearl necklace, angers a god, and later accidentally starts a cult
the prospects by kt hoffman - come for the queer romance, stay for the muppets discourse
the fell of dark by caleb roehrig - either you live long enough to become a vessel for evil or you stay human enough to take a math exam
strictly no heroics by bl radley - henchpeople of the world, unionize!
out on a limb by hannah bonan-young - a ridiculous one-night stand involving pirate costumes shouldnβt make me this emotional
vampires never get old (anthology) - the title alone is a reason to buy this
#anyone else need recs?#also recommend anything by Alexis Hall Sarah Hogle Casey McQuiston and The Locked Tomb books
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read my full review of old flames and new fortunes by sarah hogle here.
From the celebrated author ofΒ You Deserve Each OtherΒ andΒ Just Like Magic, a steamy second-chance romance about a magical floristβs unexpected reunion with her high school sweetheart as she fake dates his soon-to-be stepbrother.
A small, magical town tucked away in rural Ohio, Moonville is the perfect place for flora fortunist Romina Tempest to expand her shop, where she uses the language of flowers to help the hopeful manifest their love lives. After giving up on her own big romance eleven years ago, at least she can bask in the promise of othersβ.
So, when the shopβs potential financier shares news of his wedding, Romina jumps on the opportunity to discuss buying the business. What better place to negotiate a deal than at a wedding, even if she has to fake-date her chaotic colleague Trevor to get an invitation? But all hell breaks loose when she discovers Trevorβs soon-to-be stepbrother is none other than Alex her high school sweetheart. Her greatest love. The boy who, eleven years ago, broke her heart, and who now thinks she and Trevor are dating.Β
What starts as an innocent misunderstanding becomes a week-long fake dating scheme, as Romina resolves to make Alex pay for breaking her heart. The only issue? She canβt deny their still-burning connection. Caught between proving to Alex what he lost, and coming clean and risking her business, Romina must decide whether giving Alex another chance means going back on herself, or finally releasing her hold on the past.
my review:
Ever since readingΒ You Deserve Each OtherΒ way back in 2020, Iβve been a big fan of Sarah Hogleβs brand of chaos and romance, so naturally I immediately added her newest release to my TBR list. Unfortunately, this book was not for me in a variety of ways.Β A lack of foundation for the romance and strong characterization madeΒ Old Flames and New FortunesΒ fall flat for me.
In a small town called Moonville,Β Romina TempestΒ runs a magical shop with her two sisters, Luna and Zelda, with the help ofΒ Trevor, the now-owner. After purchasing the neighboring rundown lot, theyβre in desperate need of a loan from Treverβs father Daniel. However, after a misunderstanding at what turns out to be Danielβs wedding announcement with the entire family, everyone thinks Romina and Trevor are dating, which they decide not to clear up once they learn that both of their exes are there. The only issue? For Romina, her ex isΒ Alex, the high school sweetheart who broke her heart eleven years ago and the one who she never really got over. Now, heβs the brideβs son so theyβre thrown together constantly over this weekend, resurfacing old, intense feelings.
Typically I start a review with what I liked about the book but honestly, there wasnβt really anything I enjoyed about this bookβ¦I donβt even think it was necessarily bad but I just genuinely didnβt care for the characters or the plot (what of it that we had) or the romance. As usual, these are my thoughts, you might feel differently, etc.
The biggest issue I had was with the romance. Iβm very much a person who cannot get into romances unless the couple has a decent foundation. Other than a couple random flashbacks, I donβt think we got enough explanation for why Romina and Alexβs dynamic/hatred is so intenseΒ now, eleven years later.Β It seemed like a pretty typical high school break-up to me; even that Iβd excuse if there was a little more detail but there was such a disconnect between that and their anguish now that I could not get into their dynamic at all.
read my full review here.
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Nothing.
Itβs a self-appointed martyrβs answer. It ensures that the issue goes unresolved, and that I suffer all by myself. What do I get out of saying nothing?
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Books I have read in 2023. Rating out of 5 π
Drama
Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor. π π π π π
Rebel Robin (Stranger Things Novel) by A.R Capetta π π π π π
Runaway Max (Stranger Things Novel) by Brenna Yovanoff π π π π π
The Rise of The Governor (The Walking Dead 1) by Jay Bonansinga π π π π π
The Road to Woodbury (The Walking Dead 2) by Jay Bonansinga π π π π
The Fall of the Governer Part 1 (The Walking Dead 3) by Jay Bonansinga π π π π
The Fall of the Governer Part 2 (The Walking Dead 4) by Jay Bonansinga π π π π
Mrs England by Stacy Halls π π π π π
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry π π π
Palace Rogue by William Coles by π π π π π
Romance
The Ex Hex (Ex Hex 1) by Erin Sterling π π π π π
The Kiss Curse (Ex Hex 2) by Erin Sterling π π π π π
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover π π π π π
Hex Appeal by Kate Johnson π π π π
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston π π π π π
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle π π π
This Christmas by Emma Heatherington π π π π π
Thriller
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay π π π π π
Godspeed by Nickolus Butler π π π π
Breathless by Amy McCulloch π π π π π
The Shadow House by Anna Downes π π π π π
Watching You by Lisa Jewell π π π π π
The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell π π π
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell π π π π π
I Found You by Lisa Jewell π π π π π
Down by the Water by Elle Connel π π π π
Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough π π π π π
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager π π π π π
The Chain by Adrian Mckinty π π π π π
The Island by Adrian Mckinty π π π π
Too Late by Colleen Hoover π π π π π
Verity by Colleen Hoover π π π
Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben π π
Mystery
The Other Mother by Michel Bussi π π π π
The Sanatorium (Detective Elin Warner 1) by Sarah Pearse π π π π π
The Retreat (Detective Elin Warner 2) by Sarah Pearse π π π π π
The Christmas Killer (DI James Walker 1) by Alex Pine π π π
Killer in the Snow (DI James Walker 2) by Alex Pine π π π π π
The Winter Killer (DI James Walker 3) by Alex Pine π π π π π
Darkness on the Edge of Town (Stranger Things Novel) by Adam Christopher π π π π π
Silent Cry (Detective Gaby Darin 1) by Jenny O' Brien π π π
Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar 1) by Harlan Coben π π π π π
Drop Shot (Myron Bolitar 2) by Harlan Coben π π π π π
Fade Away (Myron Bolitar 3) by Harlan Coben π π π π π
Coffin Road by Peter May π π π π
The Cove by L.J. Ross π π π π
Horror
This House Is Haunted by John Boyne π π π π
The Whistling by Rebecca Netley π π π
Haunted by James Herbert π π π π
#books#book recommendations#book rec list#colleen hoover#erin sterling#ashley poston#the walking dead#stranger things#sarah pinborough#linwood barclay#harlan coben#sarah perry#sarah pearse#lisa jewell#anna downes#stacy halls#adrian mckinty#john boyne#william coles#emma heatherington#nickolus butler#sarah hogle#jon mcgregor#lj ross#peter may#james herbert#rebecca netley#riley sager#amy mcculloch#kate johnson
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twice shy / maybellwesley headers. please like or reblog if you save.
#romance books#book header#book headers#sarah hogle#twice shy#twice shy headers#maybellwesley#maybellwesley headers#maybellwesley header#books#book layout#book tumblr#book couples#booktok#booktwt#booktt
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7 BOOKS IN 7 DAYS: DAY 5
rules: every day, I will post the cover of a book that I love and nominate someone new to start the challenge.
tagged by: @yourneighborhoodbibliophile
tagging: @caffeinated-bibliophile π
#books#booklr#book#reading#read#bookworm#reads#bookaholic#bookaddict#you deserve each other#sarah hogle#a book that makes me laugh every time i read it#very few books make me laugh out loud and this was one of them#she is a hilarious writer#7 books in 7 days
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I'm fully convinced I could do a beautiful movie adaptation of You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle. I just love how they don't get along in the beginning and how they learn to re-love each other in a way they both appreciate and take care of each other. I just have a clear image what the movie could look like. December, winter forest vibe. Not a Christmas vibe but it has Christmas. I think It could be a very good rom-com movie. Not a boring premise or the same storyline as others. A new concept. with a good soundtrack and beautiful images, think a24 think 'sleeping with other people' and 'the edge of seventeen' and 'sleepless in Seattle
#you deserve each other#sarah hogle#rom coms#movies#movie adaptation#romance books#bookblr#booklr#reading#books and reading#girlblogging#this is a girlblog#girl things#just girly thoughts#naominicholas
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β Sarah Hogle, You Deserve Each Other
this made me cringe in disgust, but do i want this? obviously.
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hi sunny have you (or any of your followers) read any of emily henryβs books? and any thoughts if you have? do you recommend?
i read book lovers which everyone told me was one of her best and found it extremely underwhelming. her characters just didnt feel real to me they felt like someone very deliberately writing romcom main characters with 2.5 quirks. and the romance progression as a result read like these 2 Will get together bc they are the main characters of this book not bc the material really convinces you that they should be together.
and for contemporary romance that was just a deal breaker for me . engaging characters you want together is Bare Minimum
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I like being around you and when I'm not around you, I'm always thinking about you. I want you to know I'm thinking about you all the time.
-You Deserve Each Other
#quotes#book quotes#literature#books & libraries#relationship quotes#love quotes#sarah hogle#you deserve each other
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New year, new TBR list! But this year I've decided to be more reasonable about it (if that's even possible). I set another reading challenge on Goodreads for 50 books but unlike last year, I already have a few books that I would like to read.
The first part of my TBR list consists of books that are catching dust on my shelves for a long time and I would very much like to finally get to them:
1. Colleen Hoover - It Ends With Us
This book is constantly popping up on my Instagram. The overall controversy surrounding this book is probably the main reason why it's the first book on the list.
2. John Wray - The Lost Time Accidents
I have honestly no idea how this book ended up in our household. It's not a genre I usually read but I like to explore other genres so be it.
3. Laura Bates - Men Who Hate Women
I've already read a few chapters but since it's not an easy topic to read about, I have to take breaks from it. But even from those few chapters I was able to learn a lot and the world kind of makes... more sense.
4. Richard Osman - The Man Who Died Twice
Who doesn't want to read about seniors solving a crime? Twice?
5. Sarah Hogle - You Deserve Each Other
Okay, I know how I got this one. It was in a hurry in front of the cashier who said I can take one book from a selection of books on sale. And this one captured my attention. It still has my attention two years later after it sat untouched on my nightstand.
6. Lucinda Riley - The Seven Sisters
My mom loves this series. And she says I'll love it too.
7. Harlan Coben - Long Lost
I have the French translation so it will be a different kind of challenge. But I love Harlan Coben's books so hopefully, a different language won't stop me.
8. Christian Jacq - Ramsès
Again, it's in French. I'm taking my French class very seriously.
9. James Nestor - Breathe
I love educational books with a touch of personal history.
10. Elizabeth Gill - Nobody's Child
This is probably a book that I have the longest from those I mentioned in the list. I got it from a relative when I finally had enought courage to read in English.
11. Gail Honeyman - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
I loved the format of this book and the pages feel like a cushion.
As you can see, there are eleven books on this list. I plan to read one book from this list a month so it's not overwhelming and that I can still read new books or books from the library (a list of those will be published shortly after this one). I also want to dive more into these books because sometimes I read one and then jump onto the next one which is not sustainable for a very long time. So I will be posting a short review for every book I read.
#tbrlist#tbr 2023#books and reading#books#reading#colleen hoover#it ends with us#reading challenge#laura bates#richard osman#sarah hogle#lucinda riley#harlan coben#gail honeyman
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You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
#not sure I like this#actually wanted to compare the lyrics to scenes and quotes from the book but until I find the time to make that happen have this#taylor swift is always so romance genre#you deserve each other#booklr#naomi westfield x nicholas rose#rosefield#sarah hogle#second chance romance#reading romance#contemporary romance#missing them hours
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I am finally accepting that I am simply nobody else but myself. I will always only be me. A little bit naΓ―ve, a lot idealistic. In the regard of many, understated to the point of forgettable, and easy prey, because my heart is so large a target. But those who deserve to be in my circle will like me just as I am, and will treat me the way I deserve to be treated.
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book review || You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
Holy crap, I did not plan to stay up till 4am reading this book when I started it, but itβs just so hilarious that I couldnβt put it down. Every single time, Naomi and Nicholas started pulling pranks and bickering with each other, it was like watching the worldβs most immature and giggle-inducing tennis match. This book takes miscommunication as far as possible, itβs so outlandish that you canβt help but laugh. I mean, could a lot of issue have been resolved by a simple, open conversation between these two? Oh yeah, but it wouldnβt have been nearly as entertaining.
Upon re-read, I fell for Nicholas a lot faster. He still messes up, but heβs not ready to give up on the relationship like Naomi thinks. His small gestures always made me aw and once Naomi becomes aware of them, her responses were just as cute. I definitely think this book highlights the importance of understanding your partnerβs love language and is a great showcasing of why getting married too quickly and for the wrong reasons can lead to resentment. I was swept away by their romance as they turn from enemies to partners in crime. In the end, I adore these two together, and the perfect parallel between Nicholasβ asking Naomi out on their first date to his second proposal is so damn cute, itβs burned into my brain now.
5 / 5 stars
#book review#rereading#you deserve each other#romance books#tabbed books#annotated book#you deserve each other by sarah hogle#romance book recs#romance book recommendations#tabbing books#annotating books#bookblr#booklr#book tumblr#studyblr
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The magic has Hall's voice, his peppermint scent.
βSarah Hogle, Just Like Magic
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