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debby_joyblue reviewed Husband Material by Alexis Hall
Review of 'Husband Material' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
debby_joyblue reviewed Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman
Review of 'Bicycling with Butterflies' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.5 stars I took a chance on a friend’s recommendation and was richly rewarded. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed The Extraordinaries by T. J. Klune
Review of 'The Extraordinaries' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
I’m a Klune fan, but maybe not an Extraordinaries fan. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed My Imaginary Mary by Brodi Ashton
Review of 'My Imaginary Mary' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Much less would have been much more. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Less Is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer
A reverse Lolita across the southern edge of the U.S. in pursuit of money, the …
Review of 'Less Is Lost' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35⭐
I couldn’t wait to read the continuing adventures of Arthur Less! Read my full review here.
Publication is expected September 20.
#NetGalley #HachetteAudio #LittleBrownCompany #LessIsLost
Review of 'How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
A lifetime of experience is distilled in twelve quick sessions. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected September 13.
#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #StMartinsPress #HowNottoDrowninaGlassofWater
debby_joyblue reviewed Until Someone Listens by Estela Juarez
Review of 'Until Someone Listens' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
3.66 This children’s book is written and narrated by a young girl, about her own family’s experience when her mother is deported. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected September 13.
#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #UntilSomeoneListens
debby_joyblue reviewed One Thursday Afternoon by Barbara DiLorenzo
Review of 'One Thursday Afternoon' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
4.66 This children’s book about feelings of fear after a lockdown drill in school earns an A. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected September 6.
#NetGalley #FlyawayBooks #OneThursdayAfternoon
debby_joyblue reviewed Bookish People by Susan J. Coll
A perfect storm of comedic proportions erupts in a DC bookstore over the course of …
Review of 'Bookish People' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Bookseller Sophie Bernstein is weary. I feel you, Sophie. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
Review of 'The Family Remains' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Skip this sequel. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas
Review of 'The Couple at Number 9' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
4- I guessed a big piece of the mystery early on, but not everything, so I was still well-entertained. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Twice As Perfect by Louisa Onome
Review of 'Twice As Perfect' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story following the personal and political awakening of a …
Review of 'My Government Means to Kill Me' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
This is why I’m not, typically, a fan of historical fiction. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected August 23.
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debby_joyblue reviewed Ada Twist, Scientist by Gabrielle Meyer
Review of 'Ada Twist, Scientist' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
[4.5 stars] There are no young readers in my household anymore, but I’ve found a new children’s series that I’d like to share with future littles in my life. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected August 23.
#NetGalley #DreamscapeMedia #AdaTwistScientistGhostBusted