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Merry Happy, everyone! For your holiday listening pleasure - be sure to play on shuffle!

Book 91 of 2024 - Keep It In The Family by John Marrs

Title: Keep It In The Family

Author: John Marrs

Published: 2022

Format: Ebook

Date Started: 11/21/24

Date Finished:  11/25/24

Days to read: 5

This was a twisty thriller that kept me guessing the whole way, but man, the subject matter was rough. Generational trauma abounds. Don't get me wrong - I thought the book was good - but check the trigger warnings before you read.

Book 87 of 2024 - Nutshell by Ian McEwan

Title: Nutshell

Author: Ian McEwan

Published: 2016

Format: Audiobook

Date Started: 11/11/24

Date Finished: 11/15/24

Days to read: 5

This crime story has the most unconventional narrator... and also one of the funniest first lines of a book ever! I enjoyed the parallels to Hamlet, but there were a few spots where I zoned out a little. Even with that, it was an overall fun and quick listen!

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Book 86 of 2024 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Title: The Guncle

Author: Steven Rowley

Published: 2021

Format: Digital

Date Started: 11/4/2024

Date Finished: 11/11/2024

Days to read: 8

This book ended up being much more serious than I expected, dealing with themes of belonging, grief, and healing, but I really really loved it. It was a delight to read, and it even made me cry a little!