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CWillie, as to believability, I think it could also be considered salability, or poetic license?   Or maybe escapist reading?    If you've ever read any of Clive Cussler's adventure novels, you'd remember that the heroes are mortal but superhuman.     They can tolerate physical abuse that I doubt any other human could.    But I suspect that beyond the macho aspect, some folks really relate to being not only a superhero, but physically invulnerable.   

I think it might be too easy to fall into a trap of slipping away from realism.  Some TV programs and movies seem to personify that lack of reality.
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Last night I started Shell Game by Sara Paretsky - is anyone else a former fan of V.I. Warshawski?
I'm finding the believability factor pretty thinly stretched and I haven't even gotten into the meat of the story yet. This series started back in the 80's and VI wasn't a kid back then, if time flows as it should the character has to be pushing into her 60's or beyond - it's been a while since I read anything in this series yet she's still full of physical prowess, Mr Contreras is still her downstairs neighbour and Lottie is still a medical powerhouse (weren't they both supposed to be at least a generation older than VI?) and her 2 dogs haven't aged at all. To top it off the book features Lottie's 24 year old nephew - uhm...grand nephew maybe? I was checking reviews and everyone seems to love this book and series, some are even mentioning how nice it is to see VI age appropriately - how can I be the only one who notices?
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Flawsome
The Journey to Being Whole is Learning to Be Holey
By: Georgia Murch

A bit geared towards the Twiter gen (IMO) with lots of short punchy concepts. But an easy read & interesting concept: giving yourself permission not to be perfect.
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Current an amazing book written by Mom and Son about the son's depression: memoir, called The Boy Between (free on Amazon Kindle if you have Amazon Kindle unlimited.)
Secondly one of the best books I have read in a long time. My last one is Mantel Pieces by Hilary Mantell who wrote my beloved Wolf Hall. These essays are laugh out loud funny and so brilliantly written that I have the hard cover coming so I can re read it and mark it all up and keep it with my keepers in the keeper case.
Reading. It's what I DO!!!!
And GladI'mHere, I so agree. I fought getting a Kindle for so long and now I am in love with it. I can SEE. No more burning eyes from strain. I should have done this long ago. I am adding your book to my list as I love mysteries. I sure recommend Kindle Unlimited. So many are free, and periodically get 5.00 off a title on my wish list, plus one free book a month. I am hooked on it.
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I just finished reading second book on my kindle. I really enjoy reading this way which I am surprised with. No shadows or tilting a book to try to get better light. Why have I been moving so many books around with me?!

A Killers Wife, I thought was quite good a completely unexpected twist at the end.
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Yes, and AlvaDeer if I remember correctly, he was rather calm (other than a rocking back and forth due to being anxious of being found out) and had a smile on his face.

Shanann and close friend, Nickole Atkinson were arriving back from our state late the night before the murders. I saw Nickole do a raw self interview in her car telling everyone how badly this has impacted her own life. I feel for everyone who has been directly impacted by this whole thing.

The scariest part to me is looking at the family pictures and videos and how they really "looked" like a wonderful, loving couple and family often wearing matching clothing.

Seriously after that, if I were to lose my husband, I would never ever date much less marry again - NO WAY!
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Tana French's The Witch Elm. Because, you know. Witches!
I still remember, NobodyGetsIt, the interviews with Chris Watts, his standing there in front of the garage with his arms crossed, remember thinking "This isn't good at all". Looked like a liar from the getgo. What an unimaginable thing.
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I'm on my second reading of "My Daddy is a Hero - How Chris Watts went from Family Man to Family Killer" by Lena Derhally. I did not want to read the book written by Cheryln Cadle after watching an interview with her regarding her book. Having family who have lived in the Northglenn/Thornton area of Colorado, they were about 20 minutes from Frederick. I wasn't as obsessed over it as many others but, I did find myself watching some of the documentaries and YouTube videos regarding the case. What a horrifying way to die for those two precious little girls along with their pregnant mother - it still haunts me.

I became interested when we had a horrific homicide near my old high school - very similar to this case but the husband escaped and is on the FBI's Most Wanted List.

It's sad how one person's actions affect so many especially the ones who worked directly on the case. Detective Dave Baumhover having to take a leave of absence (if he hasn't already retired) due to PTSD. Also, have seen the interview with Tammy Lee who did the polygraph test/interrogation interview.
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Willie, I barely sleep anymore anyways so I figure I might as well be reading. But yeah, really quite enjoying this book.
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I love all of Karen Slaughter's Will Trent/Sara Linton books Gershun, I can't do all nighters any more though!
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Someone here has been to a place in Quebec like or was the basis for the bistro in the Louise Penny Gamache series. Was that you Pam? I can't remember who it was.
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I'm reading The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter right now. Hubs is away working so I have lots of time to indulge in my favorite past time.

I love to read before I go to sleep but sometimes especially if I'm reading a really good book saying to myself "just one more chapter" usually turns into an all nighter. Hubs always says "try to make this one last longer" Obvious he's not a reader with that remark. :)
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Golden,

Is Kindle your favorite way to read?

Don’t laugh but I listen to my local radio station for the blind. They read phenomenal books. It’s a non profit station. Books are read by marvelous volunteers. Just as many sighted people listen as blind listeners.
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Oh great. I dive into a series I like too. I spent too much on them but they were worth it and I have them on Kindle so I can reread them. The Great British Detectives have made up for that. $1.99 for months of reading. 😊
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Golden, I have read all of them! Once I find a series I like I just dive in! Thank goodness for the library or I would be broke!
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pamz - I love her writing. it's worth reading them all. The new one is the 16th of the series. The characters are great, Most if not all of the other books are centered in a small town in Quebec. The atmosphere there is enchanting. I want to live in a place like that. Glad you're enjoying it.
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Golden I am reading the new Louise Penny now!! Almost done, loving it so far.
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NeedHelp, I read usually after 3 pm. I have an "Old Nurse's Back" which means it is cranky. I stay on my feet from time I get up about 6-7 in morning, so you know, house, garden, walks, shopping, cook, laundry, whatever keeps me moving. About 3 usually a nap which starts as reading and ends quickly enough now as reading. Then up to eat, watch an hour of news, back to reading until the beau gives up HIS TV time (seldom a match with mine until Better Call Saul), moves to his computer, and I watch TV a few hours. Then back to reading. Don't know how many hours a day I do. I got my first Kindle recently what with the eyesight going South a bit. And I surprised myself by loving it (the way with me and "new" things). So am moving finally into the 21st century. But yeah, reading. Other worlds to sink into when you are tired of this one. I love it.
And that Witch book? Only kidding. 30.00 at Amazon. Rich for my blood. Have to wait for libraries to reopen. I was reading the New York Times Book Section on Sunday and say it mentioned and just doubled up with laughter. Said to the Beau, I can't WAIT until the "What are you Reading Thread comes round again".
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Alva,

Impressive list! What is your favorite time to read? My husband often falls asleep with a book on his chest.
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I believe it's considered the standard manual, Alva, yes.

[Where's the icon for tongue-in-cheek - ???]
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Just finished Mary Gordon's book "Payback".
Now reading " What Are you Going Through" by Sigrid Nunez.
Coming soon from Amazon is "Magic: A history From Alchemy to Witchcraft from The Ice Age to the Present." by Chris Gosden. He's an Oxford Archaeologist. It's gotta be good, right? I am going to consider it educational; hoping it doesn't lead to a whole new career path moving forward.
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Finished the Armand Gamache by Louise Penny. I got such a nice warm family feeling at the end. Now I'm back to the Great British Detective series and enjoying the adventures of Eugene Valmont!

Glad, I got the freeby you mentioned - "If She Knew" and will read that when I have finished the GBD series. Happy you are liking your Kindle.

I hurt my shoulder doing exercises so I have a great excuse (reason?) to spend lots of time resting it and reading for the next few days. 😊
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Once these days I’ve got to visit Trinity County. I’ve never been to that part of the state. I absolutely love the Sierras, so beautiful all year round! I looked up the Ripple Creek Cabins, what a charming place! Old fashion cabins & beautiful sights!
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Worried, I so remember that book. I SO remember it.
I love Trinity County. We always went as a family, kids, grandkids to a place just outside Coffee Creek, cabins, no TV or anything, fishing, hiking. What a joy that place is. Just bikes and badminton and the Trinity running virtually outside the door. They have a page on Facebook; Ripple Creek Cabins. Haven't been back in years now, Miss it. Such an empty and beautiful place, that area of California.
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Currently re-reading Shallow Grave in Trinity County. A true story about the murder of teenager Stephanie Bryan, kidnapper in Berkeley CA and murdered in 1950. It’s a great read, although it’s very sad.
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Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby. Just finished Susan Wigg's The Lost and Found Bookshop.
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I finally caved and started the new Armand Gamache and am 2/3 of the way through it. It's as good as the others though set in Paris not Quebec. I sort of miss the Quebec setting.. The last authors in the Great British Detective collection just weren't doing it for me especially when I knew i had Armand Gamache waiting for me. I'll probably finish it tonight and then what???? :(

ITRR - and anyone interested - The Great Influenza by Barry is available in pdf free.
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"The Great Influenza" by John M. Barry

Truly something everyone should read during the pandemic. Helps to understand the how and why behind everything that happens.
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I love to read a good novel. Lately once I put the book down before finishing it and start up again I don't remember what I read so I have to reread a few chapters. Very frustrating sometimes. I like nonfiction.
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The two new Debbie MacComber novels,, one regular and the next is her new Christmas novel. They are quick reads, and always a feel good story!
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