Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts today. This year felt worse for some reason. I guess it always comes and goes. I called my oldest son by my brother‘s name about five times this Christmas so I suppose I should have realized something was up. Anyway, we made it through. And then we stopped by the library and I got another library card for my collection. That‘s three in two weeks. Three different counties. :)
#grief
#library
#life
Starting a cozy read to hopefully improve my mental health. Complete with page holder and sensory fidget. #legendsandlattes #travisbaldree #fantasy #cozyreads #library #paperback #pageholder #avocatdo
journey through the stacks;
find a quiet nook and curl
up with a good book. 📚
#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bibliophile #library
pickThis was a beautiful and touching story!
I loved the premise. It‘s about a magical bookshop that only appears during cherry blossom season and when certain conditions are met (the person has to be reading the same passage at the same time as the owner). I love reading books about books so naturally the story appealed to me.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/review-the-vanishing-cherry-bloss...
pick1st book of 2026 down! This was a different type of story than I usually read but I enjoyed it so completely. Highly recommend.
Featuring my Christmas gift from my brother, so I can track all of my read books. #slewfoot #brom #hardcover #library #gift #firstbookofthenewyear
pickWhat a delightful little book about dragons!
This book gives a short overview of dragons from around the world. It primarily focuses on dragon lore from ancient Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean, Europe, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. It also briefly addresses dragons from other regions like Africa and the Americas.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/31/review-pocket-book-of-dragons/
pickWhat a thrilling fantasy adventure!
From the very first chapter, I was hooked into the story. The story centers on two young women, Menilmonea and Aureal, who go on an adventure to find out why their village‘s Titan won‘t wake up. Right away, you can tell something is amiss in their world and the story slowly reveals itself.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/27/review-menilmonea-the-cycle-of-th...
pickIf you‘ve seen reviews for this book, you‘ll know a lot of people hated it, but I didn‘t. I liked it for what it was. A cute and fluffy young adult holiday romance. I wasn‘t expecting anything revolutionary or for it to be the greatest romance I‘ve ever read.
This book had a very fun concept. It‘s an advent book, so you open and read one chapter every day.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/25/review-a-heart-for-christmas/
pickI am familiar with the Wicked musical and movies as well as the first Wizard of Oz book. I knew going into the book that it was going to be different from all of those.
I have to say I was surprised by how much I ended up liking this one!
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/review-wicked-wicked-years-1/
pickWhat a fun and exciting graphic novel!
The book is set in 1992 and is about 5 high schoolers who play a role-playing game that comes alive. It reminded me of Jumanji and the Gryphons and Gargoyles season of Riverdale.
The story was easy to follow along. I liked how the characters were introduced with a short bio stating their name, age, and clique.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/review-creatures-corridors/
