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. 😬😁📚🤞🏻🤓📖

Thank you @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego for the amazing gifts!! I love everything: the bath bomb, Dutch waffle cookies, THREE books!, washi tape and chocolates! I am so spoiled! Cute card and wrapping paper, too! Love, love, love! #bestof2021swap Thank you @candority for organizing an amazing swap!

1. Driving from Los Angeles to Toronto - just me at the wheel and my kids in the back. International move! Both my achievement and my challenge.
2. House of Earth and Blood, hands down.
3. Moving back to Cali and COVID calming waaaay down - this may involve too much common sense to actually happen.

It‘s #jolabokaflod and I‘m super excited to start this book and eat my chocolate after my kids have gone to bed. Thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing it and to @ShelleyBooksie for sending me exactly what I wished for! #jolabokaflodswap

A magical love story written across centuries. Pleasantly surprised by this, first in a trilogy. I don‘t think I‘ll read the next two but this one is quite good. This is not romance per se, but supernatural romance for sure. An adventure telling a tale of the lengths one will go to gain the one true love.

I mean, I thought it was going to be a horror comic based on the movie (or vice versa). This was deeper than that and about the God of Dreams. Kinda cool - just unexpected. Gorgeous artwork.

I think this is my first Kristen Hannah book. The twist surprised me but i think that‘s part of the appeal. Great Christmas read, if you‘re looking for something romantic and sweet.

Sending my #jolabokaflodswap package out today. So exciting! @MaleficentBookDragon thank you for organizing!!

And away she goes! These swaps are so wonderful! #Bestof2021Swap @candority @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego

Edit: I did not know until now that this is a direct swap (thought it was a cool coincidence that we got each other @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego !) I‘m hopeful that it reaches you soon and in one piece. Sent it out yesterday. 😁

This is my first Christmas read of 2021. A short and sweet, magical tale. It‘s like a Hallmark movie in book form.

I am so super giddy! My #Bestof2021 package arrived and they are literally the FIRST presents under our tree!!! Thank you @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego ! @candority #Bestof2021Swap

Oh my goodness! This was so fast and SO PERFECT!!! Thank you @ShelleyBooksie for the book and chocolate. I was just thinking about this book yesterday, wishing I had it for the two weeks off of school. And now I do!!! You are the best! I‘m off to hide my chocolate from the children… @MaleficentBookDragon #jolabokaflodswap

I cannot get behind this. I love the idea of certain foods and supplements being a way to heal the body. I also love the idea of mediums and guiding spirits. There are some things in this book, though, that are too far fetched for me. I had to bail.

I read this for the Scarathlon but I was too slow. Kind of a sweet, zombie version of Romeo and Juliet. I think I‘ll watch the movie just to see how they tackled this storyline.

I am not the fastest reader, nor do I have a lot of time, but I suppose every little bit helps. :) This week I finished the Buddy Read (Southern Book Club), read the tagged book (again). Short story collections are the way to go to grab points! Perhaps next year we can give points for participating in October swaps, too? We are sending scary books to our swap buddies, after all. :)🎃🧛🏻👻🧙🏻‍♀️☠️ @StayCurious #scarathlon #teamhendrix

This was a solid pick for our Scarathlon! Mr. Hendrix writes in a way that makes it easy to picture - and hear! - the story. I always like a good, scary adjective or two. #scarathlon2021 #teamhendrix @StayCurious

@DinoMom Thank you so very, very much! I feel so spoiled! My teenage daughter was in awe of all of the cute drawings on the packages! Im so excited to read, eat and take a bath with the candles and zombie bomb! Thanks, too, @wanderinglynn for organizing this amazing swap! #hauntedhollowswap

Self care is so important. When you take time to replenish, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. #thinkpositivebepositive @SeaToSkyes

Care to play, @iamvleigh ?

I feel kinda bad because I don‘t do all the readathons and stuff like that. I don‘t have time with a job and a couple of teens that need to be here, there and everywhere. I just read at night and watch movies all month long. I guess every little bit counts. @StayCurious #scarathlon2021

Continuing this odd journey. This is a unique world the authors have created, with creatures from depths I don‘t understand. At any rate, it manages to intrigue me and so I‘ll continue to read this story for a bit longer. Definitely for adults only. I‘ll count it towards my #scarathlon2021 #teamhendrix @StayCurious

Scored 1,107 points this week for #teamhendrix! Finished a book, played the word game and watched several movies. #scarathlon2021 @StayCurious

I read this years ago and picked it up again. BDB does not disappoint. Since it‘s vampires, I am counting it toward my #scarathlon2021 tally. #teamhendrix @StayCurious

“I am dead, but it‘s not so bad.”

My #HauntedHollowSwap box went out today! I love this kind of stuff. 🕷💀🧟‍♀️👻🧛🏻🧙🏻‍♀️🎃 @wanderinglynn #HHS

I‘m actually starting to get kind of attached to a ram/man, a fairy/woman and a disemboweled teen ghost. #strange

My ScarathlonTBR. #TeamHendrix #scarathlon2021 @StayCurious @Clwojick 🧟‍♀️👻🕷🎃🧙🏻‍♀️🧛🏻💀

Omg!!! Squeal - It‘s here!! Now to keep my hands off it for six weeks. Thank you @DinoMom !! #hhs #hauntedhollowswap @wanderinglynn 👻🕷🧟‍♀️🧛🏻🎃🧙🏻‍♀️💀

I watched the miniseries before reading this, which has been both a hinderance and a help. I kept imagining faces of the cast, who did not necessarily honor the descriptions in the book. Also, the show expanded the storyline in unexpected, and possibly irrelevant, ways. Overall, a good read though.

I did not see that coming. Red herrings everywhere. I listened to the authors interview at the end and it was cool to hear how influenced he was by mythology. Good read if you like twisty whodunnits but not a psychological thriller, in my opinion. A solid mystery nonetheless.

#HauntedHollowSwap #HHS @wanderinglynn

How fun is this??
1. Yes!
2. I love fun socks! I wear a size 8.5 shoe
3. Purple, emerald green, maroon, navy blue and pink
4. Scarf, candle, anything!
5. Bookmarks (specifically book thongs)
6. I like regency costumes (historical)
7. I love hats! I have straw, ball caps, and pom pom hats
#HHS @wanderinglynn

I decided to re-read this book because I liked it so much the first time. Supernatural romance at its finest. Not for the faint of heart - it‘s pretty racy. A brotherhood of warrior vampires must defend their race. Each book in the series introduces you to a brother and tells his story. Language and sex abound. This one is about Wrath, the reluctant Blind King. So good. Not scary, but if you like Anita Blake it might be for you.

This is a very ADULT graphic novel. The art is gorgeous and the storyline (lovers from enemy races come together and make a baby and then struggle to find a home where they are not hunted) is a solid one.

Listened to this in the car on a cross continent trip from Los Angeles to Toronto. I have a daughter who is in “the biz” and this is an interesting perspective. I‘ve always liked Anna Kendrick as a performer and this book makes it seem like she really doesn‘t hide her true self. I love how real she is, and with real people problems and a normal family. No sob stories. Just hard work.