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Erika (17789 KP) rated The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War in Books

Feb 23, 2019

This is yet another non-fiction spy story by Ben Macintyre that reads like a novel. This book features the double-agent that began working for the KGB, and became an agent for the UK for ideological reasons.
My favorite section was the escape section, it was completely riveting and entertaining. I can't wait for Macintyre's next book.

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Trish (4 KP) rated Starters (Starters, #1) in Books

Feb 8, 2018

Read this in one day! I loved the premise of this novel and the mystery. It is science fiction but based somewhere close to reality. The characters don't fly around in spaceships or anything like that. This was a fast read and really grabbed my attention. I'm looking forward to the sequel coming out in December!

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Toriforreal Gollihugh (2 KP) rated Engaging Mr. Darcy in Books

May 26, 2018

The relationship between mcs is perfect. (1 more)

Side characters add interest.

Super sweet clean romance Jane Austen fan fiction

I was very pleased with how sweet and enjoyable this novel is. Iy was super easy to read and i felt like i couldn't put it down. I definitely didn't want to! And i finished it in one night!

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mmb02191 (81 KP) rated The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in Books

May 29, 2018

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Douglas Adams | 2017 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.5

(186 Ratings)

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Humor (2 more)

Wit

Characters

Wonderful Story!

This book is hilarious from the first page to the last! The story of Arthur Dent and unfortunate events that lead up to him traversing the galaxy grab the reader! If you enjoy Science Fiction, humor, and a writing style akin to Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, definitely give this a read.

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mmb02191 (81 KP) rated The Cost of Survival in Books

Nov 16, 2018

The Cost of Survival

J. L. Stowers | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.5

(2 Ratings)

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Good, but not 100% gripping

The storyline kept me reading, but it wasn't one of those books that you can't put done. I would definitely put it on my bookshelf at home, but there's still something that leaves me wanting more.

As a fan of Science Fiction, I'm glad I won this giveaway because it was definitely something new!

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Katey Bassett (610 KP) rated Uncanny in Books

Dec 10, 2018

Uncanny

Sarah Fine | 2017 | Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

9.0

(2 Ratings)

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This was a Goodreads Giveaway that I won. I really enjoyed this and it surprised me by the end, certain aspects came about that I didn't think would. About Hannah and Cora...the concept of cannies still feels sort of science fiction even though AI has come a long way and is still evolving and improving.

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Deborah (162 KP) created a post in Historical Fiction

Dec 18, 2018

Does anyone have a favourite genre for historical fiction? I do like the elegance of the Regency, but the further back in history you go, the less is know and the more there is for an author to fill in, so medieval is quite a feature of my bookshelves. I also like a good historical mystery.

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Kelly (279 KP) Dec 18, 2018

I really get on my high horse about it at times. I don’t mind if authors acknowledge it, and say that it is not quite right, but it didn’t work as a story, but I get a little upset when they try to pass it off as fact ;)

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