My August #bookspin list is ready!

#bookspinbingo

I've been playing #bookspin with @TheAromaofBooks since it's 2nd month. However, this is the 1st time I've ever gotten a bingo!! 🎉 My boyfriend always gives me a hard time because I'll read 10 books on the board, but never the ones in a line. 🤷‍♀️ I also give myself more of a challenge (like I need it 🤣) by checking the free spaces off in order.

I've loved playing #bookspinbingo . I'm grateful that it makes me read some of my physical TBR 🤣

My July #wrapup . A pretty good reading month, but I didn't read as much as I hoped too.

5 ⭐️!

I'd been highly anticipating this for a while and it didn't disappoint!

Claire Kent is quickly becoming a favorite author. This is the 4th book of hers that I've read and loved. Princess is book 2 in Kent's apocalyptic series, but the third book she has written in the world. I'm obsessed with the world she's created and all the couples that have come from it. Mix romance and Walking Dead vibes and you get this series.

What a beautiful story of siblings. It's been a minute since a book made me cry... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#Audible is having a 2-for-1 sale. These were my selections! If you're a Simone St. James fan, I saw two of her books in the sale. This one and Silence for the Dead.

#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

📚 I separate my read and unread, then attempt to organize by genre. Doesn't always work out that way.

📚 Mainly the living room and bedroom, but all over the house really lol

📚 I mainly buy physical, but I love ebooks. Normally, my ebooks were free, library, or KU books. I like both hardcover and paperback.

I don't often pre-order books, but I needed this one from the moment I heard about it. Enemies to lovers. Cassie was going to photograph her friends new lingerie line until the friend asked her to model it instead. Now, they must use a rival photographer, Reid, to get the photo and sparks fly. Plus size rep too. Love to see it.

It releases July 19, so not long to wait.

Shadow of the Batgirl does a great job of introducing a new Batgirl. The messages this book had about being who you wanted to be regardless of your upbringing were fantastic and the found family dynamic was great. This will make this a great addition to my classroom.

This is my first #bookspinbingo free space read for the month. How do you all use free spaces? I make myself check them off in order, so this is #21.

#teachersoflitsy

My list is messy, but this is my official #bookspin and #bookspinbingo list for the month.

I didn't get in as much reading as I hoped too, but these are all the books I read in June.

#monthlywrapup #readingupdate

This book is a little confusing since it goes by two names. I read it from the library under the name Bad Mommy, but I could only find it on Goodreads under the name in the picture. This is one of those books where you read it and feel the need to talk about it with someone cause wtf? This is my first Tarryn Fisher, so I have high hopes for her other books.

I see you getting things you don't deserve, living it up.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

This book has the same kind of narrating style as Joe in You. I'm only 15% in but I'm enjoying it so far.

This book is very accurately described as Scooby Doo meets H.P. Lovecraft. I went back and forth between really enjoying it and absolutely hating it. Therefore, it's landed here in so-so land. The action and mystery was fun, but I hated the romance and all the unneeded descriptions. I really wish I could've just cut out about 1/3 of it. However, it has made me want to rewatch some episodes of Scooby Doo.

I started this series just to see what all the hype was about and now I #CantStopWontStop

Trying to keep myself from binging straight through them all 🤣

I absolutely loved the first book to the Veronica Speedwell mystery series. The banter between her and Stoker was a lot of fun. I already have book 2 checked out from the library. 😀

I was disappointed by this one. I found it to be a boring and predictable read. Although, it was interesting to see the behind the scenes of someone who makes a living through social media.

#botm

Spent a portion of the week at this lovely little cabin. Enjoyed the sunshine and the quiet reading time. ❤️

Back to #Bookspin and #BookspinBingo after taking a few months off to finish up my masters program. So happy to get back to reading!

I loved this post-apocalyptic romance. If you liked Daryl and The Walking Dead, then this book is for you. Four years after the world falls apart, Layne has lost everyone she loves. Trying to find a new, safe place to be she runs into Travis - the man who used to fix her car. They team up to try to find survivors.

😍 it's available in #KindleUnlimited. There's even another book set in the world that I plan on reading soon.

#KU

🤣🤣🤣

I'm so glad I picked this book up even after disliking Beach Read by this author. This book made me feel all the feels. Poppy and Alex are definitely in my top 5 favorite fictional couples.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had been highly anticipating this addition to the series ever since I read the first book and it did not disappoint.

5 adorable and perfect stars.

I could not be more excited for these two #BOTM options! I've been highly anticipating both of these releases.

I'm very late to posting my #bookspin and #bookspinbingo list for this month, but I'm still playing along!

I reorganized my historical romance shelf because I had ordered a historical romance mystery box on ebay. (Highly recommend doing this if you like discovering new historicals. The person I purchase from lets you ask for specific types of books.) This book had been calling out to me since then, so I finally picked it up. It's been really good so far. And I just love the cover. 😍

After hearing all of the hype surrounding this book, I finally had to give it a try. Not a favorite romance, but it was a lot of fun. I found the language barrier and navigation of their different cultures to be entertaining. I will definitely read more of this series. (I've actually already read book 2 🤭). I really enjoyed discovering the world Ruby Dixon is building.

I finished these short stories last night - officially completing the Ivy Years series.

Sarina Bowen is a favorite author of mine, so I'm very glad that she has many more books and series to jump into after this one. Another book of the #bookspinbingo list.

As a side note, I've just discovered continuous scrolling on kindle. I don't know how I've gone without. I read so much faster compared to turning the page. 🤩

I was once an innocent, kind reader headed into this book. I enjoyed the first 100 pages or so, unknowing what was to come. I started to get frustrated. Surely, the MMC wasn't actually going to act this way. Then I became absolutely angry cause yes, yes he was.

In short, I hate this book. But, on a positive note, I have read my #bookspin book for the month. Lol

We got our first snow day of the year! Spending the day reading and lounging around. Currently reading my #bookspin book and using my beautiful Gone With the Wind bookmark made from an old VHS tape.

#teachersoflitsy

I'm fast, but I'm not that fast...

I thought this book was due back to Libby tomorrow, so I was going to binge read it tonight. I'm only 15% into it. I can't even extend the loan because people are waiting for it. Guess I'm buying it. 🤷‍♀️🙈

#SadReaderThings

First book of 2022 is a 5 star read. This is the third book in the four horsemen series, and this series has never let me down. 5 stars all the way around. I can not wait to read the final book, Death. If you like reading fantasy romance, I highly recommend this series.

It's avaliable in Kindle Unlimited.

One book down for #bookspinbingo

My #BOTM selections for the month of January! This is my birthday month, so I picked up In A Holidaze for free. After having such a fun time reading The Unhoneymooners last year, I've been collecting a lot of Christina Lauren's books.

I'm a little late (as always), but here is my #bookspin and #bookspinbingo list. I'm excited to join back in after a few months off of bookspinning.

@TheAromaofBooks

This is the most I've read in a year. My goal is 100 books for this next year (and my physical TBR pile 🙃). Since I'll be finishing up my masters degree in May, I'm hoping I'll have more time to read.

Happy New Year everyone!

The Marionettes is a NA vampire/witch book that was pretty fun to read. It is set at a school, and gave me slight Harry Potter vibes. There were some annoying aspects, such as the lack of conclusions. If you want ANY answers for the plot lines here, you'll have to read on in the series. 🙄 The book could have also beniffited from some more explanation of the world. However, I still had a good time reading it.

I have seen this making the rounds on Twitter and thought I'd give it a try over here. 12 months to read 12 books recommended by 12 friends. So recommend away. And try it for yourself! I'd love to recommend books to you!

#12Challenge

I finished this short story a few days ago on my drive to work. It's available on Kindle Unlimited and in Audible. The narrator, Rebecca Lowman, is my favorite audiobook narrator. I will listen to anything she reads. I enjoyed this short story, but I think it was too soon for me to read a book about covid. It was such a strange experience hearing about the pandemic in a story. I need to be transported to a world without a pandemic. Lol

This cover is definitely a win but a lot of the story seemed surface level so I struggled to connect to the characters. Marly's parents have both died recently, so there are heavy grief topics here as Marly tries to figure out her life without them. There's a dash of a romance as well. I did enjoy the photography, hiking, camping, and traveling aspects of the book. I just thought the main story was missing a little bit of magic for me.

#Netgalley

How cute was this? If you love the baking shows and Hallmark holiday romances, this is for you. Another #BOTM success. 😍🎄🎁

My #BOTM selections for December! The Holiday Swap sounds like fun, and I'm giving Emily Henry a second try after not really enjoying Beach Read. 🤞

Beginning this book I received from #Netgalley. I'm hoping I love the book as much as I love this cover. 😍

Everytime I see my beautiful collection of Harry Potter books I just want to drop everything to do a Harry Potter reread... 😍

This book did not get better, it actually became much worse. There was a scene at the end where I audibly said "wait... what?" Because it was just so out of character and ridiculous. Disappointed because I like the small town, island vibes, but I will not be continuing this series. Another book finished for #bookspinbingo

My current read. I'm enjoying this for the most part. The main character can be a little annoying, so I'm hoping that goes away. I'm not a fan of how she tells others "don't judge me so easily" then proceeds to quickly judge others.

I skimmed the majority of this one. Cute concept, but bad execution. I was just bored and had hit my eye rolling limit about 5 chapters in. The way the male character constantly talked about all the "attractive" women all the time drove me nuts. However, the cover is adorable and it was free for Kindle so I can't complain too much.

Better late than never. With my master program and the school year starting up, I barely have time to think. Normally I make my #bookspin list a challenge of books that have been on my shelves a whole. However, I'm doing myself a favor and picking easy reads this month.

#bookspinbingo

Sorry I'm late @TheAromaofBooks

Back to work this week and my final year of my masters starts next week. 😥 I love teaching, but not much beats summer break with plenty of reading time.

#teachersoflitsy

After much debate, I finally made my #BOTM selections.