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Robin

@galleychatter.bsky.social

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Retired librarian. Active participant of EarlyWord's GalleyChat, where a group of librarians meet virtually once a month to discuss forthcoming books.

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Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 5d

Ooh, that was so good and twisted! I can't believe it, but other than her original job and librarian comment, I couldn't remember anything else about the story, so it was all new to me. ;-)

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

I found the audio version on Libby and enjoying Julia Whelan's narration. OFF to do some housework so I can listen to it.

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

One of my favorite short stories. " ... I would rather be a librarian, but I worry about the job security. Books may be temporary; d**** are forever." I'll have to see if I can get it to read again.

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Well, I was late to the party, and now I'll have to leave a little early. Please remember next month's GC will be on November 6 so you have five full weeks to read more books! #ewgc Remember to let me know if you aren't on my email notification list. galleychatter at earlyword dot com.

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

I recently reread HELL HOUSE by Richard Matheson and then watched the 1970s movie, and they were both great fun. I had forgotten the sexual undertones of the book, but the movie pretty much ignored them. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Not to mention the phallic tower symbol that was de rigueur on all gothics back in the 1970s. ;-) #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Virginia Hume's last book, HAVEN POINT, was an absorbing family drama, and her next book, LIBERTY ISLAND (May), promises the same kind of reading experience.

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Psychological suspense I'm eager to read: Ashley Elston's ANATOMY OF AN ALIBI (Jan), Joshilyn Jackson's MISSING SISTER (March), T. M. Logan's ROOM IN THE ATTIC (Jan), and more adventure than psychological, but Stephen Fishbach's ESCAPE! is based on his Survivor experiences. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

I'm a huge fan of "industry insiders" type of nonfiction and James Martin's WORK IN PROGRESS appears to be a quick and informative read. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

If Rachel Lithgow inherited any of her father's (John Lithgow) talent and charm, her memoir, YEAR OF REALLY BAD DATES (early November), should be an interesting book. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

One of my favorite novelists is Alison Winn Scotch, and her next book, INSOMNIACS (April), has a very intriguing premise -- a combo of "found family" and a mystery. Can't wait to read it. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Shannon McKenna Schmidt writes engaging nonfiction, and she has found her niche in researching and writing about lesser-known events of famous women. Her next book, YOU CAN'T CATCH US, is about Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 campaign train for her husband, Lyndon B., and is now available as a DRC. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Laura Dave's THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, a sequel to THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME, comes out in early January. I'm finally ready to dive in now that I was able to read the ending of the first book, so I could remember how it ended! #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

I'm so torn regarding the next Murderbot Diaries title, PLATFORM DECAY, featuring everyone's favorite SecUnit. I am eager to read it, but six months is a long time to wait for the GraphicAudio version. Decisions, decisions... #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

I'm finally here and ready to roll. Starting out with Catherine Newman's sequel SANDWICH, my favorite book from 2024. WRECK continues Rocky's somewhat chaotic life with an unknown illness and continued middle-aged travails. Loved it. To be released in late October. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

I read this a few months ago and thought it was terrific. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 9d

Hey everyone, thought I was to be on time but my husband decided we had another errand to run. See you soon. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Sep 6

Yup, saw this a while ago and I have been promised a galley. Thanks!

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here to quickly mention Linda Hamilton's FOURTH WIFE (March), which lives up to its billing of a "Mormon gothic" with a compelling historical account of the "4th wife" moving to a crumbling manor (with a ghost?) to live with sister wives. Fab mix of Victoria Holt and Haunting of Hill House. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm sorry to say I'm absent for now. Hope to hop on after 1:00. Have fun! #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Uh oh, incoming earworm!! #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Aug 7

See you all on September 4! #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Aug 7

I have to leave you all lovely readers in a few minutes, but if you aren't on my email list for GalleyChat reminders, email me at [email protected] and I'll add you to my contacts. See you in September! #ewgc

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Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Aug 7

I would love to have all three framed and hanging on my wall. :-) #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Forgot #ewgc !

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Almost forgot to mention the memoir I am uber excited to read, Cameron Crowe's UNCOOL, coming in late October. DRC is on Edelweiss.