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Weekly reading update 8.2.2024
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Hi! I finally have an update for you! I finished 2 books. And 5 star book too! Here is a link to my vlogs; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html
July 2024 reading wrap-up
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Hi! I read 6 books in July 2024. And I read a 5 star and it will probably be on my best of the year list! Here are the other videos I posted in July if you're interested; Vlogs; ua-cam.com/video/LRHln-5QZVA/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/0j31zYh84tM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/s_Ion1itopA/v-deo.html Weekly wrap ups; ua-cam.com/video/CV5jWsDKVxU/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/2qYqbmOrx6I/v-deo.html Ju...
Vlog 2024 Week 30: Foo Fighters and First Ave
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Hi! In this week's vlog I do manage to finish reading two books: James and Wicked. I had a fun couple weeks! Concerts, golf, walking, and seeing my dad a few times. I hope your summer is going well! I'd love for you to subscribe! Cheers! Here's my other vlogs; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html #booktube #reading #readingvlog
Weekly vlog 2024 week 28: Huge candy store, Hover drone, and smoking whisky!
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Hi! In this week's vlog I do finish Howl's moving castle. I liked it (not loved). I DNF'd a book - only because of anxiety. And we visit Minnesota's largest candy store. :)
Weekly vlog 2024 week 27: 4th of July weekend, more little free libraries, and biking
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Hi Friends! Week 27 was a great week for me! Lots of fun things: more little free libraries, camper shopping, Japanese gardens reading, biking, and more! Check out more vlogs here! ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html
Weekly reading recap July 7th 2024: Another DNF!
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Hi Friends! I finished three books this week and I had 1 DNF! What are you loving reading these days?
June 2024 Reading Recap
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Hi Friends! This is my reading recap for June of 2024. I finished 6 books in June and had 1 DNF. One of the books might be my favorite books of all time now! Here is a link to other videos I posted in June - check them out and please be sure to subscribe to my channel if you like my content! May Reading Recap video; ua-cam.com/video/nxpEIhy7PEQ/v-deo.html Weekly Reading Updates; ua-cam.com/vide...
Weekly reading update 6 30 2024: a dnf!
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Hi Friends, Here is my weekly reading update for June 30th 2024. I finished 2 books and had 1 dnf! Hope you finished the first half of 2024 strong with your reading goals! #booktube #readingupdate #dnf
Weekly vlog 2024 week 26: Pride, golfing, farmers market, and reading
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Hi Friends! In this weeks vlog I have for sure one of my favorite days in all of 2024. We golfed, went to the farmers market and went the Minneapolis Pride festivities. I feel like I'm beginning to catch my breath from all that has happened this year. Thanks for being here - I appreciate you! Jewels #pride #reading #readingvlog #golfing
Weekly vlog 2024 week 25: Free Little Libraries, Charcuterie picnic, and Minneapolis lake walks
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#booktube #readingvlog #minneapolis #littlefreelibrary Hi friends! In this weeks vlog I visit local Little Free Libraries to donate (in my mom's honor) some unhaul books. I pick up a few books as well from these cute libraries! Hope you had a great week! You can check out my other vlogs here; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html
weekly reading vlog 2024 week 24
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Hi Friends! Welcome to this weeks vlog! 2024 week 24! Check out my vlogs here; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html #booktube #books #reading #bookreviews #readingvlog
Favorite of the year! Weekly reading update June 16 2024
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Hi Friends! Welcome to my weekly reading update for June 16th, 2024. I finished 4 books (one being a favorite of the year for sure)! And I’m currently reading 5! I also have a lot of TV to talk discuss! Check out my vlogs here; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html #booktube #books #reading #bookreviews
weekly reading vlog 2024 week 23
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Hi Friends! Welcome to this weeks vlog! 2024 week 23! Check out my vlogs here; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html #booktube #books #reading #bookreviews #readingvlog
monthly wrap up may 2024
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HI! What was your favorite book you read in May? #stephenking #reading #booktube #octaviaebutler #kindred #books Check out my vlogs here; ua-cam.com/play/PLNiiguBlfB6TZX6DI-ZSKCtiWDBhY1ugP.html
weekly reading update 6 2 2024
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weekly reading update 6 2 2024
Weekly reading vlog 2024 week 22
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Weekly reading vlog 2024 week 22
Weekly reading vlog week 20 (and 21) 2024
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Weekly reading vlog week 20 (and 21) 2024
Weekly reading update 5.19.2024 💐
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Weekly reading update 5.19.2024 💐
Weekly reading vlog 2024 Week 19
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Weekly reading vlog 2024 Week 19
Weekly reading update 5.12.2024 🌷
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Weekly reading update 5.12.2024 🌷
Reading Vlog ~ week 18 of 2024 ~ favorite current shows and yummy food #booktube #readingvlog
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Reading Vlog ~ week 18 of 2024 ~ favorite current shows and yummy food #booktube #readingvlog
Weekly reading update 5.4.2024
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Weekly reading update 5.4.2024
a sad vlog to edit
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a sad vlog to edit
Finished 3 books! Hauled 5!! Weekly reading update April 14th, 2024
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Finished 3 books! Hauled 5!! Weekly reading update April 14th, 2024
Go Hawkeyes! Weekly reading update April 7th, 2024
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Go Hawkeyes! Weekly reading update April 7th, 2024
March 2024 Reading Wrap Up ~ 5 Books!
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March 2024 Reading Wrap Up ~ 5 Books!
Quarterly favorite books, lots of tv and movies, and a weekly update
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Quarterly favorite books, lots of tv and movies, and a weekly update
sad news (and a retail therapy book haul) weekly reading update March 24th 2024
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sad news (and a retail therapy book haul) weekly reading update March 24th 2024
Book Haul for February 2024
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Book Haul for February 2024

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  • @kathylovingshimer6708
    @kathylovingshimer6708 17 днів тому

    Prayers and my Sympathies for the loss of your mom I lost both my parents my mom n dad had cancer n my dad copd I miss them every day and night it hurts 😢💔

  • @kathylovingshimer6708
    @kathylovingshimer6708 17 днів тому

    Hidden figures is a great movie

  • @bethblocker8770
    @bethblocker8770 Місяць тому

    Subscribed to your other channel 🤗!

  • @katemccartan9168
    @katemccartan9168 Місяць тому

    Love the idea, can’t wait 🎉❤

  • @cristinac798
    @cristinac798 Місяць тому

    YAY!!!! 😊😊😊

  • @karendale9926
    @karendale9926 Місяць тому

    Hi J. I too have really really missed you on the gluebooking channel and I’m very happy you are returning soon. I followed you for years over there, starting when I was totally new at visual journaling. I learned so much from you. ❤

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 Місяць тому

    I've missed you on your other channel. Looking forward to combined videos. Yayyyyyy!!!

  • @beckydorian7043
    @beckydorian7043 Місяць тому

    Beautiful pages ❤

  • @beckydorian7043
    @beckydorian7043 Місяць тому

    Love this idea❤❤

  • @carolmeyer625
    @carolmeyer625 Місяць тому

    Ann Cleeves is a favorite. I've never read Margaret Atwood either. May have to check her out.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 Місяць тому

    I watched Shetland and Vera and enjoyed them both. I started watching A Good Girls Guide To Murder and I'm liking it so far. I haven't read the book.

  • @carolmeyer625
    @carolmeyer625 Місяць тому

    I read the Stephen King book and was very surprised how much I enjoyed it. The last book I tried to read by him was The Firestarter - too much. I had bad dreams. Too impressionable in younger years. I also read James, and it was so good. The author's perspective was eye opening. Loved the ending. I tried to read Murder Road by Simone St. James but could not finish it. I felt the two main characters lacked enough emotion to keep me reading. I have been reading a lot these days. That happens when you're old LOL

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 Місяць тому

    I'm currently reading Huckleberry Finn and Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak . I'm listening to Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James on audio.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 2 місяці тому

    There was a Great Harvest Bread Co where I lived in Ohio. Went there quite often and their bread was amazing. The candy store is awesome. I laughed when you picked up the Wiley Wallaby licorice. I put the red and black in my sons stocking at Christmas. My husband rode motorcycle for years. I worried every time he went out. Never saw a drone like that. Very cool. I read Wicked a long time ago. It's not your average fairy tale. Also have the Jigsaw puzzle. I have several other books by Gregory Mcquire.

  • @auntbess3238
    @auntbess3238 2 місяці тому

    We love visiting MN Largest Candy store. Did you know it’s going to be rebuilt about a mile down the road and be even bigger?!

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 2 місяці тому

    Cool drone and candy store!

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 2 місяці тому

    I hope you find a camper you like. The Japanese garden was so pretty and peaceful. You really got some yummy things at the Farmers Market. Thanks for sharing your walks.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 2 місяці тому

    Your yard always looks so pretty. I haven't heard of The Mad Women's Ball book or movie. Nice finds from the little free library. The only one near me only holds children's books and it's not in very good shape.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 2 місяці тому

    I've read Sundown Motel and thought it was a quick read. I also have Broken Girls by Simone St. James but haven't read it yet. I liked The Nightingale more than The Women. The Nightingale is one of my all time favorites.

  • @jewelsreads
    @jewelsreads 2 місяці тому

    Ha! Groundhog Day ! Realized I have two clips of the same in here. Oh well. Enjoy! 😂

  • @denaj6711
    @denaj6711 2 місяці тому

    So happy to find you! Im circa running down to B&N to get the latest Oprah book club book after she would announce it on the show. 😂That makes me 54😉 Looking forward to checking out your recommendations!!

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 2 місяці тому

    Love that Japanese garden! Hope you get the camper you want! Give us a tour when you bring her home!

  • @carolmeyer625
    @carolmeyer625 2 місяці тому

    Interesting FYI: McFadden is #1 and #5 on Goodreads most read this week. Abby Jimenez Just for the summer is #3 (I liked this book!!!)

  • @debbiewoten9403
    @debbiewoten9403 2 місяці тому

    I just read The Slow Moon by Elizabeth Cox and it was so easy to feel what the characters were feeling and see the surroundings without it getting boring. the words just draw you into the story. It's about rape so but also about love. It does not have gory details, it's beautifully written.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 2 місяці тому

    Nice update. I'm going to see if I can find Nobody's Angel somewhere. If it takes place in Chicago I need it. Would it be better to read Huckleberry Finn before James? My favorite this year so far is The Frozen River. I'm reading Mad Honey. I'm listening to The Women but it's taking me a while. Not because it's bad, but because I lived through that time and I just have to keep taking breaks. A lot of the guys I went to high school with went to Viet Nam.

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 2 місяці тому

      @@lavernehodge3320 hi! I think reading huck first would make the experience of reading James better. I can’t imagine reading the women since you experienced that time. It was a hard read even for me that didn’t. LOVED the frozen river!

  • @jerikavendrell
    @jerikavendrell 2 місяці тому

    I am not so sure about Freida’s books anymore. First Freida book I read was The Coworker and I DNF it. I recently finished The Teacher. It was ok, I gave it 3.5 🌟.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    I've been thinking of getting The Housemaid, but never did. I think I'll pass for now. I'm currently reading Mad Honey by Jodi Picolut but not very far in. I also started the Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen. Your lilies are so pretty. Love farmers markets.

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 3 місяці тому

    Happy camper shopping! We RV’d for 12 years, drove all over the US and had a blast. Keep us posted on what you get.

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      @@kimberlycook5860 we are new to it all and trying to learn a lot! Any best tips or campgrounds!?

    • @kimberlycook5860
      @kimberlycook5860 3 місяці тому

      @@jewelsreads we liked to camp at KOA campgrounds and we found many nice private campgrounds too. One of my favorites was Rafter J Bar Ranch campground in Black Hills South Dakota. We’ve done pop ups to class A. Bigger is not always better! You can’t take a big rig in many areas, state parks etc. so, think about where you want to take it before you buy! We liked visiting all the National Parks while traveling….lots to see. Gettysburg PA has lots of campgrounds nearby great place to visit. We live near there now. Get a road atlas that shows the amenities at every exit….we wore that book out! You can overnight for free at some Walmarts and Cracker Barrel restaurants while you are on the highways. Good luck!

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      @@kimberlycook5860 lots of great info here. Thank you!!

  • @mollyalladin2431
    @mollyalladin2431 3 місяці тому

    I was shocked to hear about your dad. So glad you're there with him to navigate this even though it is so hard for you. Thinking of you!

  • @debbiewoten9403
    @debbiewoten9403 3 місяці тому

    You mentioned Minnesota. There is a news caster/new author from there named Lou Raguse. He wrote a book about my 2 girlfriends that disappeared in 1971 and i was suppose to go with them. The investigation had so many twists and turns.The book is Vanished In Vermillion.

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      I will have to check that out ! Thank you ❤️

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 3 місяці тому

    So sorry to hear about your Dad. When it rains it pours! So many beautiful free library boxes!

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I went through that several years ago with my husband. You have so many little free libraries near you. They're so nice. There aren't any near me. I read Quitters Inc. and like it. I guess I need to give in and get You Like It Darker. The bunnies were so cute and the birds were beautiful. Happy Anniversary, your tray looked amazing. Totally love your cup. I love anything London. I even have a London trash can. LOL

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      I’m sorry about your husband. ❤️

  • @bethblocker8770
    @bethblocker8770 3 місяці тому

    Sorry to hear about your dad🙏🏼.

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    I got a nice deal on The Life of Sam Hell from Amazon. I wasn't a fan of Big Little Lies. I'm glad you're enjoying The Sundown Motel. I loved the TV series Shetland and also Vera Stanhope, You are an enabler. I had to get Apple TV because there are several programs I want to watch. I'm currently watching Dark Matter. I read the book quite a while ago. I really enjoyed Wrexham and The Bear. I'm from Chicago, so I'm kind of partial to any program taking place there. I think my favorite books this year are The Frozen River and Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 3 місяці тому

    My daughter gave me Braiding Sweetgrass for Christmas two years ago….havent read it yet but need to! I’m currently reading the 5th book of six in the Cormorant Strick series! I’m loving it. The author is JKRowling using a pseudonym of Robert Galbraith. Very good series!

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    Always enjoy going along on your walks. Your low country boil looks amazing. My mouth was watering. I haven't had that in such a long time. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bethblocker8770
    @bethblocker8770 3 місяці тому

    My top two books so far this year are The Women and The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hill…. and you convinced me to get Braided Sweetgrass!

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    I'm also a sucker for a nice pen. LOL. Your bread looked delicious. I often wanted to try baking bread, but I'm a big chicken. That one little chipmunk was really taking advantage of all those peanuts that he didn't have to work for. Sorry, but I laughed out loud at the deer. They were very bold and not easily discouraged. Absolutely love the ducklings. My family use to go camping. We did the tent thing once, and then decided to get a camper instead. I miss doing that. There's nothing like breakfast cooked over a campfire. I'm currently reading 1984 and it's taking me a while. Having a bit of a hard time getting through it. Also listening to Jackdaws by Ken Follett.

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 3 місяці тому

    Those pens come from Dollar Tree! I like them too. That bread looks amazing!

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      Oh that’s good to know about the pens! 🖊️

  • @TerryJ950
    @TerryJ950 3 місяці тому

    May was a good month for me - read two five star books: A Gentleman in Moscow and Trust. Loved them both. Another really good book I read was Fervor by Toby Lloyd. Never heard of him before, but will definitely be on the lookout for his work. Just curious, did you read Anxious People by Fredrik Blackman? I know everyone loves it, but maybe I just wasn’t in the mood. I’ll try another time.

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      Hi! I have read anxious people. I enjoyed it. I like his writing. Meaningful yet funny too

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    I was able to get the audio of Braiding Sweetgrass for free on Audible. I'm collecting the graphic novels of Locke and Key. I watched the TV series and it is more family friendly than the books. I've read The Sundown Motel and thought it was really good. Creepy. I've seen Orphan Black so I'll have to check out Monday. I love the journalist in Bodkin. She's very sassy. I've also been watching Wrexham. It seem we're watching some of the same programs lately. I'm always looking for something new. Will you be showing how you fix your brussel sprouts on your cooking channel?

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      We are watching the same things! Love it! I have a whole page of shows and movies I want to watch. For the Brussels sprouts I cook them on the stove top for a long time with bacon pieces. Little olive oil. Montreal seasoning. And little balsamic. Yummm.

    • @lavernehodge3320
      @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

      @@jewelsreads Thanks!

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 3 місяці тому

    Nice vlog. Enjoyed the scenery. The sound of water falls is so soothing. Your yard is so pretty. Glad you're able to have some time to enjoy the things you like. I'm finishing 1984. I'm reading it for the first time. I'm listening to The Women and enjoying it. BAM doesn't carry the Lurzer magazines anymore. I miss getting it.

  • @mollyalladin2431
    @mollyalladin2431 3 місяці тому

    Good to see you getting back to having time for yourself! I have a list every week and weekend but rarely do I follow through in the amount of time I thought I would. 🙃 You should show your collage art! And did you say you have another channel? Just For the summer is on my TBR for June. Love all her MN references from other books so I am sure I'll love it in this one too!

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 3 місяці тому

      Hi! My other channel is jewels journals. I need to get back to posting there. 😀

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 4 місяці тому

    Really enjoy the scenery and listening to the birds. I'm reading 1984 on my Kindle. I'm listening to the audio of The Women by Kristin Hannah and really enjoying it.

  • @deborahcallahan1588
    @deborahcallahan1588 4 місяці тому

    I read Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger (WKK). It is a prequel to the Cork O’Connor series. Reading Iron Lake by WKK to start the series.

  • @carolmeyer625
    @carolmeyer625 4 місяці тому

    I've read nine books since May 1 adding up to 3,455 pages and the month is not over yet! The Frozen River was one that I really enjoyed. I just finished The Evolution of Annabel Craig, first time with this author. I am now starting Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. I'm getting a little worried since I am starting to case the book rack in Dollar General when I stop in for milk!

    • @jewelsreads
      @jewelsreads 4 місяці тому

      That’s amazing!! I’m jealous!!

    • @carolmeyer625
      @carolmeyer625 4 місяці тому

      I forgot my DNR. I tried to read Huckleberry Finn but could not get past the dialect, vernacular, patois. It was taking too long to read because I spent a lot of time trying to put the conversations into my own dialect. So I quit; maybe I will pick it up at another time.

  • @kimberlycook5860
    @kimberlycook5860 4 місяці тому

    I just love what your book club did in honor of your mom! Great idea!

  • @mollyalladin2431
    @mollyalladin2431 4 місяці тому

    That is really the sweetest thing your book club did for you! I read The Midnight Library on audio. 5 stars. Perfect on audio with the British accent. And finished The Frozen River in book form. Another 5 star read! I am now reading Never Lie by Freida McFadden on my new Kindle. Happy Mother's day to me! 😊 Have a great week!

  • @lavernehodge3320
    @lavernehodge3320 4 місяці тому

    You have the sweetest, most thoughtful people in your book club. I've read The Sundown Motel and really enjoyed it.

  • @mollyalladin2431
    @mollyalladin2431 4 місяці тому

    I am finishing The Push on audio and The Frozen River in print today. I read Kindred but think I won't watch the show since you said it's so different. Good to know!