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Here’s a messy library pic today. I’m still shifting books around. Who wants to help? What fun plans do you have for this holiday weekend?#homelibrarygoals #homelibrary #shelfie #sundayshelfie #bradshelfie #slaughtersquad #gregiles #orphanx #jonesbo #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bradshomelibrary #bookwormlife #sodacityreads #bookworm #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #thrillerbooks #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #characterdrivenbooks #mysterythriller #bookrecs #remarkablybrightcreatures #constantreader #harlancoben https://www.instagram.com/p/CiFY4cyAEvR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[supervalcsi]

Books read in 2018: [1/ ∞ ]

Orphan X | by Gregg Hurwitz

| Always respect life. Then you'll value yours. The hard part isn't turning you into a killer. The hard part is keeping you human.

[fredhandbag]

The newest Orphan X book - The Last Orphan - comes out this week. Great series and great character from Gregg Hurwitz. Are you a fan of action thrillers? #thelastorphan #gregghurwitz #minotaurbooks #shelfie #orphanx #sundayshelfie #bradshelfie #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bookphotography #homelibrarygoals #libraryroom#bookcommunity #bookblogger #sodacityreads #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #homelibrary #thrillerbooks #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #characterdrivenbooks #mysterythriller #bookrecs #actionthriller https://www.instagram.com/p/CokEJRFLNUa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[prophetdee226]

Happy New Year, Tumblr.

Best thing about the new year is I can read more books.

Meanwhile, I want to discuss my 2022 books.

I read Orphan X and Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz. I've read other books about Jason Bourne types, Some Jack Reacher and John Smith(Killfile and Flashmob by Chris Farnsworth.) Enjoyed them both especially Nowhere Man, where it seemed he was failing some targets.

More ahead.

[fredhandbag]

BookOutlet had a great sale a few weeks ago. I found some titles I’ve been looking for and was able to get copies of some books I’d reviewed. I did get Acts of Violet from Pango. How do you like a book sale? 🤣 #bookoutlet #booksales #orphanx #minotaurbooks #actsofviolet #reacher #loveandolives #thenemesis #jamesrollins #shadowsofpecanhollow #karenmcmanus #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bookwormlife #sodacityreads #bookworm #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #homelibrary #thrillerbooks #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #characterdrivenbooks #mysterythriller #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNu7mqr7jM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fredhandbag]

The Last Orphan is book 8 in the Orphan X series from Gregg Hurwitz. "Mia is in a coma after her surgery. Evan goes to visit her in the hospital and walks into a trap. Despite his best efforts he is captured by the FBI. The president makes a demand. Evan must take out a man the president views as a threat to national security or be locked away for the rest of his life. Evan must decide...but he will do it on his terms." Evan has changed. He is no longer a lone wolf. There are people in his life that help him and make him better - Joey, Mia, Candy and Peter (and even Vera III) It makes him vulnerable but makes his life richer. It's always nice to see an author allow a character to grow and change. Evan must match wits with a billionaire who controls a lot of Washington, DC. Are there enough reasons to take him out? How does he protect the people that now matter to him? I like that Hurwitz looks at the gray here - it's not black and white. This book is full of the action and Orphan X moments that we love from the series. Glad to see Candy in action again. This can be read as a stand-alone but you'll want to read all of the Orphan X books. Another great Evan Smoak story. This book releases in February ‘23 so you have plenty of time to read the rest of the series. Thanks to @minotaur_books and @netgalley for the advanced copy #thelastorphan #gregghurwitz #minotaurbooks #netgalley #orphanx #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bookwormlife #sodacityreads #bookworm #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #homelibrary #thrillerbooks #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #characterdrivenbooks #mysterythriller #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIK1-7ADYg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fredhandbag]

Sometimes there’s a book you want to read right away. I got approved for the new Orphan X book that releases in February and couldn’t wait. Dark Horse is book 7 in the Orphan X series from Gregg Hurwitz. "Evan Smoak is trying to get his condo put back together. He's not sure of his relationship with Mia but he wants to keep trying. He is not interested in any new missions but one finds him anyway. Now he must decide on helping one of the biggest drug dealers in South Texas get his daughter back. And to do that he has to infiltrate the compound of one of the most ruthless, paranoid and cruel cartel leaders in Mexico. " This book never stops. Evan Smoak is stretched to his limits. I like that Hurwitz doesn't make him a superman. He gets hurt - he bleeds - he breaks bones. But he still keeps at the mission for the people he cares about. There are so many times Evan is put into situations with cartel guys where Hurwitz makes you wonder "Is this it for Orphan X?" Evan has to stretch himself socially this time with a visit to Mia's brother's house. That's a long way from the Orphan X in the first book. There is a side story with Mia that is not resolved here. Looks like it's setup for the next book along with the events at the end. Hurwitz gives us a little surprise with the rescue mission - did not expect that. It's interesting to watch Evan struggle so much with the right choices in this book - It's full of grey. The drug dealer is a criminal but also a father and a patron of the town. There is good and bad - which side do you choose to help? Joey feels like an essential part of Evan's life now - even with the disco ball and velcro wall. A great series and character from Hurwitz and another great Orphan X novel. If you haven’t read this series there’s plenty of time to catch up before February. #darkhorse #gregghurwitz #orphanx #minotaurbooks #stmartinspress #netgalley #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #bookcover #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #actionthriller #crimefiction #thriller https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmYwzBrnHf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I wanted increase my Netgalley reads this year and I was fortunate to get approved for some great books 📚 I read 45 Netgalley arcs this year. Some were not so good, some had potential and many were excellent. These eleven were the best of the best. Most have been released (all but the Gardner and Hurwitz books) and you should think about adding all of these to your stack this year (if you haven’t already) Are you a Netgalley reviewer? #netgalley #dontlookforme #beforeshedisappeared #orphanx #veronicaroth #maskedprey #littlesecrets #theotherpeople #bookstagram #bookshelves #bookswithcharacter #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookreview #hardcover #bookcollector #bookhaul #bookspines #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #crimefiction #thriller #bookcollection #sciencefiction #thrillsandchills https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtz6mXgz-A/?igshid=18g1tqmu92h5a