Well, it‘s not necessarily about a book, but I do have a bookish announcement. I‘ve started a new job - as a literary manager! Basically, I‘m an agent for getting authors‘ work picked up by publishers and then out into the world. I see a lot more reading in my future!

Read this as part of #LMPBC #GroupM . I‘ve never read a mob book before. While it was not my cup of tea, it was eloquently written and certainly entertaining. A rare look at the mob from the wives‘ point of view.

@Rachel.Rencher is hosting the cutest Valentine giveaway! Check it out! #bookishcouplevalentine

I listened to this upon recommendation from a FB reading group. I‘m so glad I did. It is narrated by Tom Hanks, who was the perfect choice for this novel. I‘ll definitely read another Patchett book, too. It is a novel of three generations of a family living in a house that is somehow another character in the book. Just kind of moseys along like a wandering stream - sad in places. Strong sibling vibes.

I read this as part of #GroupM for #LMPBC. I love this club because I read things I otherwise would not have picked up. Suspenseful story with two female protagonists - each on their own journey of escape and rising from bad circumstances. @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @HufflepuffGirl90 @suvata @TheBookHippie

Mary Kay Andrews writes light-hearted, romantic chick lit. I happen to like it. This one had me both laughing and crying.

Great book about a woman ahead of her time. I have a coxswain in the family, so the crew/rowing references tickled me. Female scientist, single mom, tv star on a cooking show, she‘s got lots of guts abs, luckily, so does her little girl. Oh, and there‘s a genius dog, too.

Not my most stellar reading year but we still have a week, right?!?

Just finished reading this for #LMPBC. Dark and humorous - Hell is basically a corporation where you will never meet the CEO but you will spend an eternity trying to claw your way up the ladder. Surprisingly touching sometimes but it did leave me with questions. On to you, @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks

#GroupM @HufflepuffGirl90 @TheBookHippie

Let‘s goooooo, #GroupM! I‘m so excited! #LMPBC #bookofthemonthgroup

Oh man. I did not actually think I would cry. One of Sparks‘ earlier books, and a bit heavy on the religious stuff for me, but I still liked it! I‘m going to read Message in a Bottle next.

Happy Halloween, everybody! For the #scarathlon2022, I earned 2,075 points this week. This was totally fun! Happy haunting! #TeamMonsterMash

I read this for #TeamMonsterMash and #scarathlon2022. Glad I read it but not one I would normally pick up. I think they‘d do fine with about two fewer characters to keep track of. There is a twist at the end.

A ghost story based loosely on the life of Sarah Winchester. As a lover of all things haunted, I‘ve always wanted to go stand in the Winchester house and see if I could “feel” anything. Anyway, worth the read and definitely fits my #scarathlon2022 genre.

Two orange books for the #scarathlon2022 picture prompt. @StayCurious

I‘m reading this alongside my daughter for her AP Language class. It‘s not my favorite. But it goes along nicely with #TeamMonsterMash and the #Scarathlon2022. LOTS of word search words. Also, it is orange and today is the 18th, so I‘m stacking points on this one!. @StayCurious

Accumulated 2,066 pts this week for #Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash! Watched some movies. Finished a book and crossed some items off my bucket list! @StayCurious @Clwojick

I‘m a BIG fan of Jenny Lawson. She literally makes me laugh out loud. This is a super cute, quick read. Perfect for Halloween lovers!

It‘s time for round 16 of #LMPBC! I‘ve started Group M for any BOTM club books. Want to join me? See @suvata for details. Lots of choices for groups there!

This YA novel is written, alternately, from each sister‘s point of view. “One” is seemingly normal, but bears the weight of caring for her overwrought mother and two sisters. “Two” is autistic, and the town librarian. “Three” is confined to a wheelchair and cannot speak, but yearns for the love of a boy. These teens set out to change things in their small town when the factory that destroyed so many lives all those years ago is reopening.

Well, this is the best I have ever done - I just hope I can keep it up. I have amassed 4,003 points this week for #TeamMonsterMash #Scarathlon2022. I read a lot, watched Dahmer and Supernatural for days, played the word search game every time I picked up a book and posted my bucket lists. On to next week! @staycurious @clwojick

32 books for our first game! @StayCurious @Clwojick #TeamMonsterMash #scarathlon2022

My Scarathlon bucket list. 👻👻👻💀 @StayCurious #teammonstermash #scarathlon2022 @Clwojick

You can‘t see the whole thing but here is part of my Watch List for #scarathlon2022

#TeamMonsterMash
@StayCurious @Clwojick

Here is my TBR for October! I‘m a slow reader so this is lofty for me. Lol! #teammonstermash #scarathlon2022 @StayCurious @Clwojick

This is a great story of a large Irish family and the personal drama they each face. Character development is fairly strong. Romance, heartbreak, siblings, Irish pubs…who could ask for more?

Congrats @Hazel2019 on 25K! Thanks for hosting such a generous giveaway!! #hazel201925K

I like Jenny Lawson. She‘s my kind of people - not quite right, but totally acceptable. This is a funny glimpse into the sometimes tragic workings of an unsettled and hilarious mind.

I like scary books! This one, which I listened to on Audible, might be better read on the page. There are some creepy moments to be sure. Interesting twist at the end! I love the witch, wrapped in chains with her eyes and mouth stitched shut. Just make sure she doesn‘t get loose…

I would not have read this on my own but my Goodreads book club has it on their list. John Green weighs in on seemingly random subjects, from Canadian geese to Icelandic hotdogs.

I read this alongside my 7th grader for her English class. It‘s based on the true story of Jack Gruener, a Jewish boy who survived multiple concentration camps. Quick read and super engaging. Great for ages 12-112!

I‘m so sorry. I could not find anything redeeming about the characters in this story. These are four people, three of whom are lackluster, existing in lackluster romances with each other. It‘s obvious that they settled and I just wanted to scream at them to get on with their lives. #goodreadschoiceawardsbookclub

This book is reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally, which Emily Henry refers to in her readers guide. Perfect read going into summer!

I was hesitant to read this, as I felt that perhaps Rick Riordan was going the way of other too-oft-published authors (replacing quality with quantity). I‘m so glad I read it, as this is NOT the case! This is funny, heartbreaking, adventurous and engaging. I laughed out loud at some of the sarcastic remarks sprinkled throughout. It seems as if it could be the beginning of a series, too. Great for ages 10-110!

This is a fantastic book about Daunis, a Native American Nancy Drew, and her great adventure.
It‘s got romance, sports, suspense and drama. It made me angry, tearful, shocked and hopeful. A great novel by a diverse author. Great for ages 16-109! #youngadult Warning: sexual assault

1. Firekeeper‘s Daughter and People We Meet on Vacation
2. Audio books! Currently listening to Hex
3. Just finished The Silent Patient

When Bridgerton came out, I decided to read the series. The general storyline has similarity but the books have the luxury of focusing on one couple per novel. A lighthearted romance.

I cannot remember why I read this - perhaps a Reese recommendation or maybe from Goodreads but it just never grabbed me. That said, it is a collection of slightly creepy short stories with a South American flavor.

I read this to see what the manga hype is all about. This is a clean one - no sexuality or graphic violence. Appropriate for young teens and older. Story of an orphanage that has sinister roots…

I read this because my teenage daughter is reading the series and I just wanted to be sure it is ok for her. This is a clean series (no sex, no skimpy clothes or overt sexuality). There is some violence, hence the title. Honestly, I‘ll read the second one because it‘s pretty good!!

I‘m glad I re-read this one. I can see connections to some of his other works (Salem‘s Lot for one). With my attention span, I do better with short stories sometimes. I‘m working my way through King‘s works - according to my list from #losersclub, The Stand is next. Not such a short story, that one…

I would have liked for this to be more about how she became a star, but it is meant to be a love story. Quite the twist at the end. Heartbreaking and romantic. Kinda love it and kinda hate it.

A book of serendipitous events, all somehow influenced by one fabulous dress.

This is a gorgeous book. The art is stunning and it is definitely one for mythology fans. Hades and Persephone‘s story told in modern times.

This is…erm…mature anime. Do not suggest for minors. Still, an interesting storyline. Could be a cute rom-com if the sex scenes were omitted.

Super cute holiday romance. Feel good contemporary love story about two people who met at Jewish summer camp as kids and became enemies. Reacquainted as adults and hilarity ensues.

Cute, clean holiday read. It‘s like a Hallmark movie in book form. Twins switch places and careers for a bit. Cute.

I‘m not a fast reader, but the #losersclub has inspired me to read King in order. I seem to recall that there is more to Danny and Hallorann than just this story, right? Next up, The Night Shift.

This book is magical! This is up there with Harry Potter (the first one). Top five books of all time for me. I cried…twice. This has earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. Love!

Next year, my goal is 10,000 pages. 😬😁📚🤞🏻🤓📖