Anonymous
Post 09/03/2022 14:53     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Anonymous wrote:I would love an entire book of Marcellus. I'd love more of his opinions about humans. He reminded me of Niles from Frasier.

I listened to the audio of Cerulean Sea too and I loved it. The dark humor kept it from being too cheesy.

I also enjoyed both of these a lot.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2022 14:51     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Lessons in Chemistry. It has mixed reviews. I love the dog's perspective so much.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2022 14:46     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
The Marmalade Diaries where the author Ben Aitken becomes a house mate to an 85 year old woman.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2022 14:43     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
"Say Nothing" a history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. It was heavily researched and well written.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2022 17:50     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you read anything you didn't expect to enjoy but ended up loving it?

I heard a lot of buzz about Remarkably Bright Creatures but I did not think I would like it. Books described as delightful, charming or heartwarming usually don't appeal to me. I took a chance and borrowed the audiobook. I loved it! The story was fairly basic but the chapters told from the perspective of the octopus were, dare I say, delightful and charming. I do not think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read it in print. The snooty voice of the octopus was what made the book for me.


The octopus's voice made it for me too. I think this was much better than the Frederich Bachmann books.


Agree! I was doubtful I would enjoy this type of book, but I was wrong. I definitely loved Marcellus


I loved Marcellus, too.

My big surprise was a book I found recommended here - The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark. I haven't read a ton of thrillers but I just tore right through this, and really enjoyed the feminist streak through it, too.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2022 17:13     Subject: Re:What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Project Hail Mary
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2022 17:02     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
I just got back from a log drive, and my favorite audiobook was Remarkably Bright Creatures. Thanks to everyone who recommended it!
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 20:40     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
I would love an entire book of Marcellus. I'd love more of his opinions about humans. He reminded me of Niles from Frasier.

I listened to the audio of Cerulean Sea too and I loved it. The dark humor kept it from being too cheesy.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 14:35     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you read anything you didn't expect to enjoy but ended up loving it?

I heard a lot of buzz about Remarkably Bright Creatures but I did not think I would like it. Books described as delightful, charming or heartwarming usually don't appeal to me. I took a chance and borrowed the audiobook. I loved it! The story was fairly basic but the chapters told from the perspective of the octopus were, dare I say, delightful and charming. I do not think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read it in print. The snooty voice of the octopus was what made the book for me.


The octopus's voice made it for me too. I think this was much better than the Frederich Bachmann books.


Agree! I was doubtful I would enjoy this type of book, but I was wrong. I definitely loved Marcellus


You make me want to try the audiobook now. I would love to hear Ethan's voice too. Btw have you read House on the Cerulean Sea? I enjoyed that too.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 13:39     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you read anything you didn't expect to enjoy but ended up loving it?

I heard a lot of buzz about Remarkably Bright Creatures but I did not think I would like it. Books described as delightful, charming or heartwarming usually don't appeal to me. I took a chance and borrowed the audiobook. I loved it! The story was fairly basic but the chapters told from the perspective of the octopus were, dare I say, delightful and charming. I do not think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read it in print. The snooty voice of the octopus was what made the book for me.


The octopus's voice made it for me too. I think this was much better than the Frederich Bachmann books.


Agree! I was doubtful I would enjoy this type of book, but I was wrong. I definitely loved Marcellus
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 12:25     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
My Policeman
THe Christie Affair - I just got to the plot twist in this and was screaming internally.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 12:23     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Anonymous wrote:Have you read anything you didn't expect to enjoy but ended up loving it?

I heard a lot of buzz about Remarkably Bright Creatures but I did not think I would like it. Books described as delightful, charming or heartwarming usually don't appeal to me. I took a chance and borrowed the audiobook. I loved it! The story was fairly basic but the chapters told from the perspective of the octopus were, dare I say, delightful and charming. I do not think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read it in print. The snooty voice of the octopus was what made the book for me.


The octopus's voice made it for me too. I think this was much better than the Frederich Bachmann books.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 12:03     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
^^. Life not Live. Sorry.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 12:02     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Yes, Roddy Doyle's short stories, Live Without Children. It's fantastic.
I really disliked Smile and shuddered at the inspiration for it - remembering a school girl who as a teacher he had inappropriately had a crush on. Yuk. That was terrible.
Anonymous
Post 07/22/2022 10:25     Subject: What book has been your biggest surprise this year?
Have you read anything you didn't expect to enjoy but ended up loving it?

I heard a lot of buzz about Remarkably Bright Creatures but I did not think I would like it. Books described as delightful, charming or heartwarming usually don't appeal to me. I took a chance and borrowed the audiobook. I loved it! The story was fairly basic but the chapters told from the perspective of the octopus were, dare I say, delightful and charming. I do not think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read it in print. The snooty voice of the octopus was what made the book for me.