Showing posts with label #BTB23. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #BTB23. Show all posts

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

 Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is the 2nd book by Taylor Jenkins Reid that I have read.  I have enjoyed both of the books.   The prior read was an audiobook of Daisy Jones and the Six.  I plan to read another one of Reid's books later this year- Carrie Soto is back.  

Evelyn Hugo is a fun book that is based on the life of a Hollywood starlet.   The story is reputed to be loosely based on Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner and  Rita Hayworth's lives.  I enjoyed how on the surface it is a fun and engaging book with snippets of the life of the famous.  There are deeper topics covered within the story.  

Additionally, the format of the book is a somewhat different approach.  Monique is called by Evelyn Hugo to hear her life's story and publish the biography upon Evelyn's death.   The book delves into both of their characters and what drives their personalities.  The reader is not really sure whether they should like Evelyn or dislike her.  Evelyn believes she lived her life as true as possible given the circumstances of her fame.   She doesn't regret her decisions and says she would do it all again.   It is hard to be sure if that would really be the case but it certainly makes for a polarizing character in the story.  

If you are looking for a relatively light read that does address deeper issues and gets you to think this is a great choice for you.  


The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

very engaging read. hard to put down

Jenkins Reid certainly addresses some questions about people and how they define their truths to themselves. Evelyn Hugo was viewed by the public as an icon and celebrity this book shows the cost and benefits of this fame. If you ever wish you were famous this book will make you think twice about having the world wanting to know your business. And this was before social media

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Goodreads and Reading by the Numbers #ReadingByNumbers2023 Book #  92
  2. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book # 75  
  3. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2023   Book #84
  4. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #65
  5. Historic Fiction  #histficreadingchallenge   Book #6
  6. 52 Book Club  #the52bookclub2023  #  25 A Fashionable Character
  7. 52 books in 52 weeks  #22 book to movie
  8. Around the Year in 52 Books #49. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2022 or 2023  
  9. BooklistQueen  #booklistqueenreadingchallenge2023  #14. Recommended by a Librarian
  10. Beat the Backlist #BTB2023  #14  a character is lost royalty
  11. PopSugar #popsugarreadingchallenge #11 A book about or set in Hollywood
  12. Pick your Poison  # 67 A book you want to dive into
  13. Diversify your reading #DYRC23   August: Contemporary Fiction
  14. Read Around the US   Aug California
  15. TBRChallenge  #TBRChallenge  July 19 - Opposites Attract
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Friday, June 23, 2023

Demon Copperhead

 Demon Copperhead is the 2nd book by Barbara Kingsolver that I have read.   The first was Poisonwood Bible many years ago.  I do remember enjoying that book very much.  I liked the writing and the character development in Demon Copperhead but due to the heavy and depressing nature of the story, I ended up DNFing it as I just couldn't take the sadness at this point in my life.  We are dealing with some serious health situations with my husband and I just don't want to read books that are depressing and make me any more upset than my current life is.  I only read this book because it was a selection for my book club and wanted to try to complete the June book but just ended up getting a synopsis of the ending from a fellow member.  

I gave the book a 3 star rating because I did think it was a well-written adaptation of David Copperfield and the characters certainly grabbed my emotions.  


Demon CopperheadDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

while the book is good and the characters well developed and easily to show empathy toward most of them I had to DNF this book as the topic was far too heavy and unsettling for me to read at this point. I was reading it for our book club selection and just couldn't bring myself to finish it entirely For those looking for a book with serious topics and great character development this is a good book. It highlights how so many of the horrific aspects of society- drug use/ under education/ failure by the system is very socio-economic in nature.

Trigger warnings:
Drug Additction/ Domestic Violence/ Neglect


Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Goodreads and Reading by the Numbers #ReadingByNumbers2023 Book # 76 
  2. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #   64
  3. Audiobook  #2023AudiobookChallenge 15
  4. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2023   Book #69
  5. Beat the Backlist #BTB2023  #25 standalone
  6. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #12.  Goodread's 2022 Winner or Nominee
  7. Nerd Daily #thenerddaily #nerdreading2023 #25. SUN, MOON OR STARS ON COVER
  8. PopSugar #popsugarreadingchallenge #49 The longest book (by pages) on your TBR list
  9. Pick your Poison  # 27 A book with a toy on the cover
  10. Sci and Nature # 18 Element from the Periodic Table in the Title:
  11. Beyond the Bookends  August- Read a book about the impact of poverty


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Friday, January 27, 2023

Anna and Elsa's Hygge Life

 

Disney Frozen: Anna and Elsa's Hygge Life   is a fun book about Olaf discovering the meaning of Hygge.   I must admit it was a term I had heard previously but couldn't really explain what it was prior to reading this book.  I now can describe it as something that gives you a warm cozy happy feeling.  Olaf is an adorable character that finds fun in life and is a great character to represent hygge. 

Disney Frozen: Anna and Elsa's Hygge LifeDisney Frozen: Anna and Elsa's Hygge Life by Heather Knowles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cute kids book explaining hygge. Was a great explanation of how different experiences bring joy and warm feelings to different people. Plus what’s not cute about Olaf

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Goodreads and Reading by the Numbers #ReadingByNumbers2023 Book #  2
  2. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #  2 
  3. AtoZ   #2023AtoZReadingChallenge  #AlphabetSoupChallenge A
  4. Alphabet Soup Author Edition #AlphabetSoupAuthorChallenge   K
  5. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2023   Book #2
  6. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #1
  7. 23 in 2023 # 20 A book with a title containing a word you don't know
  8. 52 Book Club  #the52bookclub2023  #6 Under 200 pages
  9. 52 books in 52 weeks  #4 hygge
  10. Around the Year in 52 Books #1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T, or Y
  11. Bookworm #33  Read a movie novelization book (movie to book, instead of book to movie)
  12. BooklistQueen  #booklistqueenreadingchallenge2023  #35. Title Starts with “A”
  13. Beat the Backlist #BTB2023  #35  letter “z” in the title
  14. HP Quidditch 23 #12 Firebolt: Contains a special gift
  15. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #5 Read a book based on a tv series or movie adaptation (watch the show or movie after for fun)
  16. Nerd Daily #thenerddaily #nerdreading2023 #27. A BOOK WITH ILLUSTRATIONS INSIDE
  17. PopSugar #popsugarreadingchallenge #42 A book based on a popular movie
  18. Pick your Poison  # 99 A book with a super cheerful person on the cover
  19. Read with Allison #52 Book That Doesn't Fit Any of the Prompts:
  20. Sci and Nature # 31 Flowers or Plants on the Cover:
  21. What's in a Name   #6 Q, X, Z
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Monday, December 19, 2022

Beat the Backlist 23

 

 I am going to do this prompt-based challenge again in 2023. It is hosted by Austine and Katie on the Austine Decker blog.   You don't have to own the book and can borrow etc.   There is a 24 or 52 prompt list.  They have created a bingo card or a regular checklist for whichever format you prefer to track using.  


#BTB23

Prompts completed 48/52

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