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GWM living in Oregon.I used to love books that would really stretch me, but lately I've needed more solace from the books that I read.
My ratings are as follows: * 5 stars: it's truly a great book, and I'll want to re-read it again and again. * 4 stars: it's a good book, and I enjoyed reading it. I'll probably re-read it. * 3 stars: It's a fine book, just not special. I may re-read it if I'm looking to just relax and not have to think, but I would probably pick up a new book instead. * 2 stars: I finished it, but might have given up if I were in a different mood. * 1 star: I didn't enjoy the book and probably didn't finish it. I wouldn't blanketly recommend it, but it might speak to someone else.
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ApparentParadox wants to read Ogres and other Dating Dilemmas by TJ Nichols
ApparentParadox reviewed First Learn To Practice by Tom Heany
A lot of good points
4 stars
I think that this book will benefit me a lot, with changing my thinking about how I practice. I especially liked his distinction between "learning" and "practicing". I learned the scales using my brain very quickly, but I practice the scales to build in the muscle movements.
The author is a bit pedantic at times (like, always practicing at the same time and making a huge ritual about it), but overall I found his approach good.
ApparentParadox wants to read Shoulda Swiped Left by K. L. Hiers
Recommended on Mastadon
Light read
3 stars
Not great, but enjoyable "beach read"
"Let sleeping murder lie": this is the proverb (a variation on "Let sleeping dogs lie") …
One of my favorite Miss Marple books
5 stars
Content warning I like how Miss Marple is a solid character in this book, but she isn't the main focus. It's also nice that there isn't a bumbling policeman causing problems.
I really like exploring the motivations of many of the characters. What really makes Walter Fane or Jackie Afflick tick? And, even though he's a minor character, I really wonder why Mr. Kimble acts the way that he does.
being the correspondence of two young ladies of quality regarding various magical scandals in London …
Interesting interweaving of story lines
4 stars
I like the way the different story lines interweave, even though the main characters never interact directly.
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three volumes of the epic novel …
I've read LOTR several times.
5 stars
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three volumes of the epic novel …
Rereading, yet again.
ApparentParadox reviewed Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum by AJ Sherwood
Light read
4 stars
ApparentParadox reviewed Trolling Seeley by J. D. Light
Light but enjoyable
4 stars
ApparentParadox finished reading Purrfect Murder by Nic Saint
Wasn't really into it. I finished it, but only because I didn't feel like finding another book
ApparentParadox reviewed Purrfect Murder by Nic Saint
Not for me
2 stars
I'm sure that some people would enjoy this book, but it just wasn't for me. I considered giving up on it several times. It was too cutesy with the cat interactions, and the characters just felt flat to me.
Exciting, gorgeous, adventurous and brave. That's Phryne Fisher, returning in her tenth crime mystery novel.Phryne …
Satisfying.
4 stars
Not the best Phyrne book, but enjoyable.
ApparentParadox reviewed A Discovery of Witches by Deborah E. Harkness
An epic, richly inventive, historically sweeping, magical romance.
When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical …
Enjoyed it
4 stars
Not perfect, but I do like how the female protagonist has to overcome self-imposed limitations.