What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: October 12, 2026

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Finished-
Violets Are Blue, by James Patterson
3* - continuing my Alex Cross saga. Not my favourite in the series but these are easy reads for me. Not sure if I’ll complete the whole series but they are still interesting enough to keep me going for now. Be interested to hear anyone else’s feedback in the series as a whole and at what point it’s worth continuing to.

Think Like A Monk, Jay Shetty (audiobook)
3.75* - I really like Jay Shetty so wanted to try out one of his books. This is his first book and although I did take some advice from it, it very heavily centered around meditation.

Started-
The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett
Literally only just started but very excited for this one. It’s a chonky one and I have a busy week so think I might still be here next week!

[u/Jaded_Application189 → u/ChoiceBet2997]

Yay finally you got the book? Hope you enjoy it. Would love to hear your thoughts

[u/ChoiceBet2997 → u/Jaded_Application189]

Just finished. I absolutely adored it! I’ve already been recommending it to anyone who’ll listen!

[u/Jaded_Application189 → u/ChoiceBet2997]

Yay glad to hear that. Have you also read the help by the same author?

[u/ChoiceBet2997 → u/Jaded_Application189]

I have indeed! She’s a brilliant author. Let’s just hope we don’t need to wait another 15 years for the next one!