tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post3602647601761860787..comments2024-03-27T17:40:10.624-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Five Star Friday: October 2020Kiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56167624327737204112020-11-10T08:35:02.605-05:002020-11-10T08:35:02.605-05:00I have read several of her series and wasn't s...I have read several of her series and wasn't sure about this spin-off, because I loved the original so much. But, this series has been getting better and better with each book. I am loving the Rookies. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-90789898329751968532020-11-09T21:04:19.520-05:002020-11-09T21:04:19.520-05:00I am going to have to keep Meader in mind the next...I am going to have to keep Meader in mind the next time I am in the mood for a good hockey romance. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45166515160034168832020-11-09T20:08:44.888-05:002020-11-09T20:08:44.888-05:00It was super cute and sweet, and I was on board wi...It was super cute and sweet, and I was on board with the themes it covered. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-81193878468812537562020-11-09T20:08:10.685-05:002020-11-09T20:08:10.685-05:00It was so good. I hope you get to it at some point...It was so good. I hope you get to it at some point. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-739061210421738162020-11-09T20:07:39.124-05:002020-11-09T20:07:39.124-05:00There's a quiet beauty in Backman's books....There's a quiet beauty in Backman's books. I have now read 5, and I really enjoyed them all. They are about connection and humanity. No, How to Fail at Flirting in MY memoir. LOLSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86998755346931182932020-11-09T17:28:38.883-05:002020-11-09T17:28:38.883-05:00A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow sound...A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow sounds like such a lovely read. I had been eyeing that one because of the Love & Gelato comparison and now you have me sold on it. Love seeing Backman on your list too. :)Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65338144031733803652020-11-09T15:35:30.923-05:002020-11-09T15:35:30.923-05:00Oooh the dumpling book! I meant to read that one b...Oooh the dumpling book! I meant to read that one but it slipped from my mind. <br /><br /><a href="www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow"> Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3345095257635756662020-11-08T20:20:00.016-05:002020-11-08T20:20:00.016-05:0039 books. That is more books than DAYS, Sam! Glad ...39 books. That is more books than DAYS, Sam! Glad that 6 were winners at least! The covers for most of these are lovely too. I really need to read some of the Beartown author's books- I have his most recent on my wishlist as it sounds AMAZING. How To Fail at Flirting sounds like my memoir, tbh hah. Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11619115607210148252020-11-08T16:19:35.782-05:002020-11-08T16:19:35.782-05:00Yes, Dumpling was wonderful. It was a great portra...Yes, Dumpling was wonderful. It was a great portrayal of mental illness, and I liked the way the family came together. I hope you love Beartown. You have read books by him, right? It builds in way similar to Ove. Can't wait to hear what you think. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-78042821480696180992020-11-08T13:35:55.617-05:002020-11-08T13:35:55.617-05:00So glad to see that you loved The Surprising Power...So glad to see that you loved The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling - I knew you were excited for that so I was really hoping you'd love it! It's such a fantastic book, one of my favorites this year. I've just started Beartown, and I can't wait to be impressed. Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80502783162691101362020-11-08T04:35:06.646-05:002020-11-08T04:35:06.646-05:00It was. It lived up to the hype for me. It was. It lived up to the hype for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30386819402659416272020-11-08T04:34:42.702-05:002020-11-08T04:34:42.702-05:00Meader did such a great job with Man Down too. At ...Meader did such a great job with Man Down too. At first, I gave it 4.5, but while I was crying writing my review days later, I bumped it up. As with all her books, the heavy is interspersed with lighter moments. It never felt too heavy for extended periods of time, but it is an emotional story for sureSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64217759605910965692020-11-08T04:33:16.623-05:002020-11-08T04:33:16.623-05:00Thanks, Heather. The power of audiobooks, right?Thanks, Heather. The power of audiobooks, right?Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61766197221654549762020-11-08T04:32:59.407-05:002020-11-08T04:32:59.407-05:00He really is something special. I have a million w...He really is something special. I have a million week wait for his next book at the library, but I am excited about it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85020906125002221812020-11-08T00:59:57.327-05:002020-11-08T00:59:57.327-05:00Dumpling looks great!Dumpling looks great!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65836579043950803342020-11-07T17:40:04.624-05:002020-11-07T17:40:04.624-05:00Man Down sounds awesome but I almost cried just at...Man Down sounds awesome but I almost cried just at the blurb! I don't know how I'd handle the actual book, lol. <br /><br />Well done on your October tally! As always, an amazing amount of books. :)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57374575156615250492020-11-07T17:06:12.110-05:002020-11-07T17:06:12.110-05:0039 books, that’s is amazing! 39 books, that’s is amazing! Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687310913717863161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-46953536680662353042020-11-07T15:35:13.231-05:002020-11-07T15:35:13.231-05:00Fredrik Backman is incredible! These are my favori...Fredrik Backman is incredible! These are my favorites and I am so happy you love them too!Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59884400344552554612020-11-07T13:23:42.060-05:002020-11-07T13:23:42.060-05:00It was such a great continuation of the Beartown s...It was such a great continuation of the Beartown story. I hope you get to it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82140836368572875252020-11-07T10:39:02.277-05:002020-11-07T10:39:02.277-05:00Congrats on conquering so many books! I liked Bear...Congrats on conquering so many books! I liked Beartown too. I still need to read the sequel.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2407310600253446192020-11-06T18:57:14.049-05:002020-11-06T18:57:14.049-05:00Not as many 5-stars as the last two, but still a g...Not as many 5-stars as the last two, but still a good month. Yeah! I hope you enjoy both Man Down and Beartown when you get to them. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86558536500035155702020-11-06T18:41:15.380-05:002020-11-06T18:41:15.380-05:00I bought Man Down, now I just need to make time to...I bought Man Down, now I just need to make time to listen. Beartown is on my TBR as well. You had a nice amount of 5 star reads! Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75092123783972023652020-11-06T15:52:01.862-05:002020-11-06T15:52:01.862-05:00I don't do a real monthly wrap up, so I do thi...I don't do a real monthly wrap up, so I do this in its place. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29058181240971294812020-11-06T15:51:32.584-05:002020-11-06T15:51:32.584-05:00It was a fantastic followupIt was a fantastic followupSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16083796531141802822020-11-06T15:51:16.544-05:002020-11-06T15:51:16.544-05:00I am enjoying the series in general, but Man Down ...I am enjoying the series in general, but Man Down and the book 2 were standouts for me.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com