tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post2702631483875327307..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Five Star Friday: January 2021Kiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84501168017749924812021-02-09T16:12:16.915-05:002021-02-09T16:12:16.915-05:00I loved it so much. It catered to my tastes for su...I loved it so much. It catered to my tastes for sure. Hope you enjoy it tooSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19129288016729702502021-02-09T09:15:17.878-05:002021-02-09T09:15:17.878-05:00I am so happy to see Amelia Unabridged on your lis...I am so happy to see Amelia Unabridged on your list. I am going to have to make sure that I get to that one before the month is over.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40377664608909846542021-02-08T15:54:49.567-05:002021-02-08T15:54:49.567-05:00I knew you would like that book, because you and m...I knew you would like that book, because you and me are Katie C fans. We like those messy characters. I think you would appreciate the MC in Love is For Losers. She was so great! Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61122225342657407352021-02-08T13:26:19.013-05:002021-02-08T13:26:19.013-05:00Omg yes HARD same with Some Other Now! I loved tha...Omg yes HARD same with Some Other Now! I loved that book with my whole heart! So glad to see that you loved it too! All the others I was on the fence about, but it turns out I am no longer on the fence and now must read them all since you loved them so much!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42760531564579236122021-02-07T17:48:42.603-05:002021-02-07T17:48:42.603-05:00The Backman is short. You could get through it qui...The Backman is short. You could get through it quite quickly since it's a novella. I am eager to hear what you think of Barnard's book. I loved it so much. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50766016629096870222021-02-07T17:34:26.714-05:002021-02-07T17:34:26.714-05:00I've got that Sara Barnard book coming up on m...I've got that Sara Barnard book coming up on my TBR so I'm excited to see it made your 5 star list. I actually want to read all of these though, especially that Backman. I've read several of his but haven't gotten to this one yet. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54526590810324539992021-02-07T12:57:53.870-05:002021-02-07T12:57:53.870-05:00I devoured his backlist. So good!I devoured his backlist. So good!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-73751823564378018722021-02-07T12:57:35.438-05:002021-02-07T12:57:35.438-05:00Ove owned my heart! The Beartown books were phenom...Ove owned my heart! The Beartown books were phenomenal too. I loved the last book as well. I'm a fan. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54661754199659204302021-02-07T12:56:49.140-05:002021-02-07T12:56:49.140-05:00Really? I love all Backman's books. Every Morn...Really? I love all Backman's books. Every Morning is short, but it packs quite an emotional punch. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79005359634394188112021-02-07T12:37:15.602-05:002021-02-07T12:37:15.602-05:00One of these days I need to read more Backman. Tha...One of these days I need to read more Backman. Thanks for sharing!Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89476317694605164372021-02-07T11:52:06.814-05:002021-02-07T11:52:06.814-05:00I read And Every Morning the Way Back Gets Longer ...I read And Every Morning the Way Back Gets Longer and Longer a couple of years ago and really loved it. I really need to read more from Backman. I've only read that and Man Called Ove.czaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343988297200251224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57207336557211416522021-02-07T10:08:23.033-05:002021-02-07T10:08:23.033-05:00I wasn't a big fan of Anxious People, but I ma...I wasn't a big fan of Anxious People, but I may have to pick up And Every Morning the Way Back Gets Longer and Longer.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51246318345174089502021-02-06T13:35:56.456-05:002021-02-06T13:35:56.456-05:00His books are always emotional for me, but always ...His books are always emotional for me, but always beautiful tooSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13845158925591190502021-02-06T12:47:34.688-05:002021-02-06T12:47:34.688-05:00I really need to read more Backman. That review ha...I really need to read more Backman. That review has been both worried and excited for that book.Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11558292587722919832021-02-05T16:55:21.385-05:002021-02-05T16:55:21.385-05:00I stick to contemporaries, but I read sort of all ...I stick to contemporaries, but I read sort of all over the place within that genre. I can't resist a Backman book. I am obsessed with his storytelling. Always touches my heart. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7615507856145985062021-02-05T16:07:16.001-05:002021-02-05T16:07:16.001-05:00These are completely different from each other but...These are completely different from each other but seem so amazing Sam! I am curious about Fredrik Backman.Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35896313876066430532021-02-05T15:57:13.223-05:002021-02-05T15:57:13.223-05:00That includes my audiobooks. That includes my audiobooks. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79708396220545472192021-02-05T15:57:00.607-05:002021-02-05T15:57:00.607-05:00I liked it so much. The mix of healing and grief a...I liked it so much. The mix of healing and grief and romance with book lovers just worked for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33493450603779953362021-02-05T13:52:15.817-05:002021-02-05T13:52:15.817-05:00Wow, 44 books?! That's quite an accomplishment...Wow, 44 books?! That's quite an accomplishment! I'm lucky if I hit 8 or more lately. Glad you had several stand-outs! Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68373666344003758542021-02-05T13:13:35.084-05:002021-02-05T13:13:35.084-05:00Amelia Unabridged sounds fantastic, and now I want...Amelia Unabridged sounds fantastic, and now I want to know more about the story!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67819939908359237372021-02-05T13:11:31.741-05:002021-02-05T13:11:31.741-05:00This book probably hit me a bit harder, because of...This book probably hit me a bit harder, because of my grandmother, but Backman is so good at showing us the beauty in the pain. That's his super power if you ask me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8603031016157036042021-02-05T13:10:11.463-05:002021-02-05T13:10:11.463-05:00Tanya, it was so emotional, but lovely too. My ful...Tanya, it was so emotional, but lovely too. My full review will be out soonishSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-55943014065461675032021-02-05T13:09:15.063-05:002021-02-05T13:09:15.063-05:00Not easy to review. I tried to keep the spoilers o...Not easy to review. I tried to keep the spoilers out, though, I feel like a bit is given away in the synopsis. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88944851374263050392021-02-05T09:28:30.024-05:002021-02-05T09:28:30.024-05:00My grandma and my step-grandma both had Alzheimer’...My grandma and my step-grandma both had Alzheimer’s. That’s one of the reasons why I’ve been putting off that Backman book. I’ll read it eventually. I want to read all his stuff.<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-89476353730691550782021-02-05T09:05:57.257-05:002021-02-05T09:05:57.257-05:00I added Some Other Now to my TBR last year when I ...I added Some Other Now to my TBR last year when I first read the synopsis. It sounded like the kind of emotional contemporary that would suit me. Reading your review makes me thinks it's even more emotional than I thought. Ill be checking my library for this one.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com