Litsy

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An account of an expedition to Everest which culminated in the deaths of 8 people including 2 experienced guides. In March 1996 three separate groups were caught out not far from the summit by a severe storm. This is a detailed account of the climb & an examination of the factors which led to the tragedy & leaves the reader wondering if such exploration is really worth the cost in lives.

OutsmartYourShelf The highest I've ever climbed is Snowden which is a mere 3560 ft - an eighth of Everest's 29,030 ft - & that was enough for me. I am fascinated with the history of mountaineering though so find these books riveting. It's easy reading in hindsight to wince at some of the decisions made but one must also remember that most climbers at that height are suffering from hypoxia which affects decision-making: “there but for the grace of God“ & all.

9h

OutsmartYourShelf This account is in turns intense, thrilling, exhilarating, & tragic as the author takes you with him every step of the way. 4.5🌟

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2545308773
Read 8th - 14th June 2025

#ReadAway2025 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES 9h

KCofKaysville @OutsmartYourShelf I really liked this a few years ago. 9h

DieAReader 🥳Fantastic! 8h

CoffeeK8 This is one of my favorite nonfiction books! 8h

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Rebel Skies | Ann Sei Lin

#5joysfriday
1. Potted up my tomatoes/ finally got some strong vinegar to try and tackle the thistle overgrowth in my back garden.
2. Rebel skies is turning out really good which likely means I will like my review copy that is a sequel.
3. Starting to make some progress in my grandma's apartment.
4. Saw a black cat with white face, and it's Friday the 13th (lucky)
5. I discovered a new crafting resource for vintage patterns.

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The Well | Jake Wyatt

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A dark and beautiful fable, this graphic novel follows the orphaned daughter of witches whose debt to a magical well requires she fulfill three of the wishes cast into its depths. Recommended for fans of K O‘Neill!

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The Fandom | Anna Day

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Violet is attending Comic Con where the actors from her favourite book-turned-into-a-film 'The Gallows Dance' are due to appear, when a freak accident transport Violet, younger brother Nate, & friends Alice & Katie into the story world for real. Now they are right in the midst of the struggle between the perfect 'Gems' & the 'Imps' (Imperfects) but their appearance derails the story & causes the death of 'Imp' heroine, Rose.

OutsmartYourShelf Now Violet has to take Rose's place & convince 'Gem' Willow to fall in love with her instead of Rose & kickstart the revolution. Violet knows the book by heart so it should be simple - except the characters don't stick to the storyline, there's much more going on behind the scenes than the book ever explained, & why is Violet so attracted to side character Ash? 2d

OutsmartYourShelf This one has been on my TBR shelf for ages & I have no idea why I haven't read it until now. I really enjoyed it & was actually rather sorry to finish it so I ordered the sequel straight after. I loved the 'Gallows Dance' world & there were some funny asides about YA dystopian tropes in series like the 'Hunger Games' & 'Allegiant'.
4.5🌟

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2093564494
Read 10th-13th Jun 2025 2d

OutsmartYourShelf #ReadAway2025 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES 2d

DieAReader 💖💖💖 10h

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Ballad & Dagger | Daniel Jos� Older

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Spindle | E. K. Johnston

#Spindle #EKJohnston #AThousandNights #book #books #bookjunkie #bookjunkies #bookjunky #bookjacket #bookjackets #bookjacketdesign #bookjacketdesigner #bookkeeper #bookkeeping #bookkeeperlife #booklist #booklust #bookloot #booklove #booklover #booklovers #bookloversunite #bookz #bookzesty #bookzilla #bookzone #bookxcess #bookcase #bookcases #bookcover #Fantasy #YoungAdult #Retellings #FairyTales #Fiction #Romance #Magic #Adventure #YAFantasy 💕💕💕

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Susanita

Road Fever | Tim Cahill

One of my issues with reading challenges is that the list usually changes before the metaphorical ink is dry. For example, I ended up reading The Spy Coast early, so I replaced it with Road Fever which was rec‘d by a friend after I made the list. There was some cursing involved in making the original collage, so I‘m not updating it! #14books14weeks

Anyway, this was a little dated but informative and interesting (once they finally hit the road).

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Susanita I also read this book since Memorial Day:

Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America

Ruthiella Still, that‘s some good progress! 4d

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Sphinx | Tobsha Learner

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This was so close to a DNF for me. I really felt that it needed better editing. I found the concept of the astrarium confusing & didn‘t feel that it was properly explained at any point. The pacing was way off and overall it could have been a good deal shorter.

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Hero at the Fall | Alwyn Hamilton