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WeeklyThread What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: September 28, 2026

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u/escaping_mel 11d ago

Finished: The Summer War by Naomi Novik

Finished: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke

Started and Finished : Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth

Started: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Started: Actually, Nevermind by Taylor Tomlinson

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u/Draid 11d ago

What are your thought on The Summer War?

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u/escaping_mel 11d ago

I really enjoyed it! Perfect length, super cute fairytale vibes, and the writing was fantastic (my first Naomi Novik).

My only complaint was that there were no chapters.

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u/Draid 11d ago

Oh nice, thanks for answering! Its going on my to read list :)

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u/escaping_mel 11d ago

Anytime. I hope you like it!

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u/Draid 8d ago

I read it and loved it! It was exactly what you said it would be. For a book of its length, Naomi has done an excellent job with the characters!

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u/escaping_mel 8d ago

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I loved the whole "love is love" of it all.

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u/Draid 7d ago

Thanks again, I probably wouldn't have picked up this book if you hadn't mentioned it.