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Claire Atwell Eisinger

Claire Atwell Eisinger

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  • LegendbornPositive Sentiment
    Legendborn

    Tracy Deonn

    Claire liked Legendborn a lot and mentioned it's set in chapel hill / durham.

  • Jack ReacherPositive Sentiment
    Jack Reacher

    Lee Child

    Claire has been tearing through Jack Reacher novels lately.

  • Crescent CityPositive Sentiment
    Crescent City

    Sarah J. Maas

    Claire enjoyed reading the first two books in Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City trilogy.

  • Mistborn TrilogyPositive Sentiment
    Mistborn Trilogy

    Brandon Sanderson

    Claire is currently reading the first book in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy.

  • Crescent CityPositive Sentiment
    Crescent City

    Sarah J. Maas

    Claire enjoyed Crescent City, finding it a good read for adults. She appreciated the modern fantasy setting with tech elements.

  • Lathe of HeavenPositive Sentiment
    Lathe of Heaven

    Ursula K. Le Guin

    Claire and David enjoyed Ursula K. Le Guin's The Lathe of Heaven during a drive to Connecticut a few years ago.

  • House of Flame and ShadowPositive Sentiment
    House of Flame and Shadow

    Sarah J. Maas

    Claire is impressed that <@U024F9JBA> finished House of Flame and Shadow already and is excited to read it.

  • The Book ThiefNeutral Sentiment
    The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak

    Claire thought the last line of the book made it totally worth it.

  • Lathe of HeavenPositive Sentiment
    Lathe of Heaven

    Ursula K. Le Guin

    Claire enjoyed The Lathe of Heaven audiobook during a road trip with David to/from Connecticut a few years ago.

  • The sea of tranquilityNeutral Sentiment
    The sea of tranquility

    Katja Millay

    Claire is interested in The Sea of Tranquility and has similar book tastes as <@U03S69T06BB>.

  • Station ElevenNeutral Sentiment
    Station Eleven

    Emily St. John Mandel

    Claire hasn't read Station Eleven but really loved The Glass Hotel.

  • Glass HotelPositive Sentiment
    Glass Hotel

    Emily St. John Mandel

    Claire really loved The Glass Hotel.

  • Station ElevenNeutral Sentiment
    Station Eleven

    Emily St. John Mandel

    Claire thinks Station Eleven may be about a pandemic, which seems a little too on the nose.

  • Glass HotelPositive Sentiment
    Glass Hotel

    Emily St. John Mandel

    Claire finds The Glass Hotel super cool!

  • The Westing gamePositive Sentiment
    The Westing game

    Ellen Raskin

    Claire enjoyed The Westing Game, a middle-grade book recommended by someone.

  • The Lincoln HighwayPositive Sentiment
    The Lincoln Highway

    Amor Towles

    Claire is really liking Lincoln Highway, a new book by Amor Towles, the author of A Gentleman in Moscow.

  • Cloud Cuckoo LandNeutral Sentiment
    Cloud Cuckoo Land

    Anthony Doerr

    Claire plans to read Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr.

  • Lost ApothecaryNeutral Sentiment
    Lost Apothecary

    Sarah Penner

    Claire has The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner on her reading list.

  • The guest listPositive Sentiment
    The guest list

    Fern Michaels

    Claire enjoyed The Guest List, a thrilling whodunnit set on a remote Irish island during a wedding. It entertained her more than other books.

  • Little liesPositive Sentiment
    Little lies

    Liane Moriarty

    Claire highly rated Big Little Lies, a whodunnit that inspired a popular HBO mini-series. She picked it up based on another book and series she enjoyed.

  • Project Hail MaryPositive Sentiment
    Project Hail Mary

    Andy Weir

    Claire loved Project Hail Mary, an upcoming Viget book club selection. It evoked strong emotions and defied typical science fiction expectations.

  • Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely FinePositive Sentiment
    Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

    Gail Honeyman

    Claire found Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine to be a sweet story with a solid ending, reminiscent of Fredrick Backman, one of her favorite authors.

  • Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a WitchNeutral Sentiment
    Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch

    Rivka Galchen

    Claire started Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch but had trouble following the story while multitasking. She seeks others' opinions on the book.

  • The truth of all thingsPositive Sentiment
    The truth of all things

    Kieran Shields

    Claire is enjoying The Truth of All Things, a crime mystery with subtle humor and a historical setting in late 1800s Portland, Maine. Recommended by a friend.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire assumed it was a young adult book due to the type size, but then wasn't sure because of the inclusion of sexy parts.

  • Nothing to See HerePositive Sentiment
    Nothing to See Here

    Kevin Wilson

    Claire found Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson to be a light and funny read that she really enjoyed.

  • Mexican GothicNegative Sentiment
    Mexican Gothic

    Silvia Moreno-Garcia

    Claire found Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia to be less than satisfying, rating it 3/5 stars.

  • The Little Drummer GirlNeutral Sentiment
    The Little Drummer Girl

    John le Carré

    Claire is working on her second bingo now. The book is about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1970s.

  • PatternmasterNegative Sentiment
    Patternmaster

    Octavia E. Butler

    Claire didn't love Patternmaster when she read it last month.

  • House in the Cerulean SeaNeutral Sentiment
    House in the Cerulean Sea

    T. J. Klune

    Claire is considering counting "House in the Cerulean Sea" against "Novel set in a workplace" as a bit of a stretch.

  • LegendbornPositive Sentiment
    Legendborn

    Tracy Deonn

    Claire enjoyed Tracy Deonn's Legendborn, finding it to be a captivating and well-written fantasy novel.

  • LegendbornPositive Sentiment
    Legendborn

    Tracy Deonn

    Claire finished Legendborn last night and gave it a solid 4.2/5 stars. She especially loved the story's connection to UNC-Chapel Hill.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire finds the description of day-to-day life in the small mining town in Northern Siberia gripping.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire is excited for the discussion and finished the book on Monday.

  • The Catcher in the RyeNeutral Sentiment
    The Catcher in the Rye

    J. D. Salinger

    Claire mentioned that she enjoyed The Catcher in the Rye, finding it a thought-provoking read.

  • 1984Positive Sentiment
    1984

    Michael Dean

    Claire compared 1984 to The Catcher in the Rye, praising its dystopian themes and complex characters.

  • Vanishing HalfNeutral Sentiment
    Vanishing Half

    Brit Bennett

    Claire added The Vanishing Half to her reading list.

  • Heart's Invisible FuriesPositive Sentiment
    Heart's Invisible Furies

    John Boyne

    Claire is enjoying The Heart's Invisible Furies, finding similarities to A Prayer for Owen Meany.

  • The RegulatorsNeutral Sentiment
    The Regulators

    Richard Bachman

    Claire mentioned The Regulator in the chat.

  • The Name of the WindPositive Sentiment
    The Name of the Wind

    Patrick Rothfuss

    Claire loved Name of the Wind as it hooked her very early on.

  • Normal PeoplePositive Sentiment
    Normal People

    Sally Rooney, Alice Birch, Mark O'Rowe, Lenny Abrahamson

    Claire is looking for a novel similar to Normal People by Sally Rooney.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby and found it to be a captivating and well-written classic.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdNeutral Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Claire mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

  • A Prayer for Owen MeanyNeutral Sentiment
    A Prayer for Owen Meany

    John Irving

    Claire recommends A Prayer for Owen Meany, a book by a male author with a male protagonist.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby for its captivating storyline and well-developed characters.

  • Moby DickNeutral Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Claire thought Moby Dick was an interesting but dense read.

  • A Wonder BookNeutral Sentiment
    A Wonder Book

    Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Claire finds that 'just getting to the good part' of Book A is the perfect time to stop and pick up Book B.

  • Victoria, the queenNeutral Sentiment
    Victoria, the queen

    Julia Baird

    Claire read the nonfiction book Victoria by Julia Baird.

  • Charlotte's WebPositive Sentiment
    Charlotte's Web

    E. B. White

    Claire loved the heartwarming story of Charlotte's Web, especially the friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur.

  • The witchesPositive Sentiment
    The witches

    Roald Dahl

    Claire enjoyed the dark humor and creativity in The Witches, finding it a delightful read.

  • Stuart LittlePositive Sentiment
    Stuart Little

    E. B. White

    Claire loved reading Stuart Little, she found the adventures of a tiny mouse in New York City captivating.

  • Stuart LittleNegative Sentiment
    Stuart Little

    E. B. White

    Claire was emotionally impacted by Stuart Little when her mom read it aloud, it left a lasting negative impression.

  • The OutsidersNeutral Sentiment
    The Outsiders

    S. E. Hinton, Jim Fyfe, Jodi Picoult

    Claire mentioned that she recently read The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton and found it to be a compelling coming-of-age story.

  • Artemis FowlPositive Sentiment
    Artemis Fowl

    Eoin Colfer

    Claire enjoyed the clever and adventurous plot twists in Artemis Fowl.

  • Tuck everlastingNeutral Sentiment
    Tuck everlasting

    Natalie Babbitt

    Claire read Tuck Everlasting in 4th grade.

  • HatchetNeutral Sentiment
    Hatchet

    Gary Paulsen

    Claire mentioned that Hatchet is a great read for 4th graders.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire enjoyed the vivid descriptions and complex characters in The Great Gatsby, making it a favorite read.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdNegative Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Claire found To Kill a Mockingbird lacking in depth and character development, leaving her disappointed with the story.

  • Memoirs of a geishaNegative Sentiment
    Memoirs of a geisha

    Arthur Golden

    Claire expressed disappointment in Memoirs of a Geisha, citing it was written by an old white dude.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire enjoyed The Great Gatsby, praising its captivating plot and engaging characters.

  • Moby DickNeutral Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Claire found Moby Dick to be an interesting read, but it was a bit too dense for her liking.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire really enjoyed The Great Gatsby, praising its vivid characters and captivating plot.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdNeutral Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Claire mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

  • Atomic HabitsNeutral Sentiment
    Atomic Habits

    James Clear

    Claire is looking to borrow a physical copy of Atomic Habits from <@U03G0EZ3R> for her reading.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire had a really bad date and needed Laura's advice from her labshare.

  • Staff PIckNeutral Sentiment
    Staff PIck

    Jay McPhillips

    Claire bought a staff pick book covered in butcher paper.

  • David CopperfieldNeutral Sentiment
    David Copperfield

    Charles Dickens

    Claire mentioned David in passing during the conversation.

  • Paris ApartmentPositive Sentiment
    Paris Apartment

    Lucy Foley

    Claire devoured The Paris Apartment in about 4 hours - very good ensemble cast murder mystery-type book.

  • UpgradeNeutral Sentiment
    Upgrade

    Blake Crouch

    Claire is interested in Blake Crouch's new sci-fi book Upgrade.

  • The echo chamberNeutral Sentiment
    The echo chamber

    Gabriel Josipovici

    Claire plans to read The Echo Chamber this month.

  • The guest listPositive Sentiment
    The guest list

    Fern Michaels

    Claire preferred The Guest List to an unnamed book by the same author read a couple years ago.

  • BloodmarkedNegative Sentiment
    Bloodmarked

    Tracy Deonn

    Claire started reading Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (follow-up to Legendborn) with some reservations about the narrator's voice.

  • Priory of the Orange TreeNeutral Sentiment
    Priory of the Orange Tree

    Samantha Shannon

    Claire enjoyed reading The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon last month.

  • Oona Out of OrderNegative Sentiment
    Oona Out of Order

    Margarita Montimore

    Claire's least favorite book from last month was Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore.

  • The firmNeutral Sentiment
    The firm

    John Grisham

    Claire enjoyed reading The Firm by John Grisham.

  • The Little Drummer GirlNeutral Sentiment
    The Little Drummer Girl

    John le Carré

    Claire is currently reading The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré.

  • The mothersNeutral Sentiment
    The mothers

    Brit Bennett

    Claire's next read after Do Androids Dream of Digital Sheep is The Mothers by Brit Bennett.

  • The Alice networkPositive Sentiment
    The Alice network

    Kate Quinn

    Claire really liked The Alice Network, giving it 4/5 stars.

  • Practical magicNeutral Sentiment
    Practical magic

    Alice Hoffman

    Claire finished Practical Magic for her family book club and rated it 3/5 stars.

  • PushNeutral Sentiment
    Push

    Ashley Audrain

    Claire's next read is The Push.

  • The Alice networkNeutral Sentiment
    The Alice network

    Kate Quinn

    Claire has The Alice Network on her 'Up Next' list.

  • RecursionNeutral Sentiment
    Recursion

    Blake Crouch

    Claire just started reading Recursion.

  • Into the WildNeutral Sentiment
    Into the Wild

    Jon Krakauer

    Claire recently finished Into the Wild.

  • Stories 1904-1924Neutral Sentiment
    Stories 1904-1924

    Franz Kafka

    Claire is enjoying two books of short stories and looking for a novel with a non-predictable plot by a female author with a female protagonist.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire is interested in a book that has been on her list and plans to get it from audible as her next read.

  • VorrhPositive Sentiment
    Vorrh

    Brian Catling

    Claire is intrigued by the mythical world of _The Vorrh_ described as a phosphorescent masterpiece and the first landmark work of fantasy in the current century.

  • Liber null & psychonautNegative Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire missed a book that could have brought a good cry yesterday.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire enjoyed The Great Gatsby for its vivid descriptions of the roaring twenties and complex characters.

  • Moby DickNeutral Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Claire found Moby Dick to be a challenging read with its lengthy discussions on whaling practices.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire really liked the book and had a strong emotional reaction to a big reveal.

  • BRAIDING SWEETGRASSNeutral Sentiment
    BRAIDING SWEETGRASS

    Robin Wall Kimmerer

    Claire struggled to make progress on Braiding Sweetgrass.

  • American DirtNeutral Sentiment
    American Dirt

    Jeanine Cummins

    Claire found the take on American Dirt interesting.

  • Thanodi ya SetswanaNeutral Sentiment
    Thanodi ya Setswana

    Morulaganyi Kgasa

    Claire is unsure if this book could be categorized as YA, noting it is pretty sexy.

  • Purple HibiscusNeutral Sentiment
    Purple Hibiscus

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Claire wants to join the Purple Hibiscus book club meeting.

  • Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection ManualNeutral Sentiment
    Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual

    Vehicle Inspectorate Executive Agency

    Claire found the book 'Good; heavy' to be a mixed experience, with some positive aspects and a heavy feeling overall.

  • PushPositive Sentiment
    Push

    Ashley Audrain

    Claire loved The Push.

  • The Great GatsbyNeutral Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire found The Great Gatsby to be a mesmerizing tale of love, greed, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

  • Moby DickPositive Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Claire enjoyed the adventurous spirit and epic scope of Moby Dick, immersing herself in the world of whaling and obsession.

  • The Great GatsbyNeutral Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Claire is confused about the plot twists in The Great Gatsby

  • Pride and PrejudiceNeutral Sentiment
    Pride and Prejudice

    Jane Austen

    Claire is curious about the romance in Pride and Prejudice

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Claire found the steampunk elements interesting, especially the themes around colonialism.

  • King Solomon's minesNeutral Sentiment
    King Solomon's mines

    H. Rider Haggard

    Claire is excited for her book to arrive by Wednesday.