5/5 stars. This book was amazing! I think better then The Sundown Motel. Now I must read everything else she has written or at least try too! Definitely worth the time!!

This book was lovely. I was worried reading the so/so responses about whether I would like it - but I loved it so much I have book hangover. What do I read after this! The Starless Sea of course. I will add this to the occasionally re-read pile!

February wasn‘t bad tweaked some things for March. #bookspinbingo

3.75 stars. It didn‘t pull me in at all parts but the story was compelling and definitely different.

My library hold came through and I have to say this reminds me of Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - for the moment Lucy Foley appears to be the better read but damn if they don‘t read similarly. Or maybe it‘s just me….

Loved it! Not what expected to finish but I‘ll take my wins where I can get them!!

My cover is prettier. A solid 4 stars if you are a history nerd. Very information dense but interesting in how historical manuscripts were saved from from various purges and destruction so knowledge can move forward. Also my #bookspin for February! Yay

4 stars. A very good and moving book. Getting a lot of reading done at work tonight. ED on the eve of a four day weekend. I‘ll enjoy it because Monday will suck:(

All in all I liked this book. 5 stars because I‘ll probably read-read it at some point. I‘m not sure I‘ll do the challenge yet but she inspired me to simplify my closet and look into my clothes for some things I‘d rather love then what makes me look “good”.

My current bookstore haul with Peaches oblivious to my photo taking ways….

The cover is gorgeous which meant I must buy it….and hello - lost knowledge, libraries, books, and preserving knowledge - hope it‘s as good as the cover and blurbs!!

A re-read and very good. I wonder how all these people faired through Covid and the pandemic? If you haven‘t read it you should. All of this is probably just as pertinent today as it was when it was first written! 5 stars.

#doublebookspin #bookspinbingo. A re-read so of course 5 stars. After The Discovery of Witches series this is the next favorite! So steadily re-reading them. This happened to also be my double spin so yay me!!

This was on audio through Scribd. It was a 3.0 for me. I finished it, but wouldn‘t have had I been reading it. It was an ok.

#bookspin yay! I finished my book soon for January! A first ever for me!! Now to move on to the double spin and a look at my card! Read the tagged book. It‘s a 4 star read for me - I‘m not sure I like the author as a person but it was eye opening to see how it feels to be inside a depression spiral as I‘ve never had one as bad as hers. This helps make it easier to relate. I‘m not sure she‘s likable, but she‘s understandable.

An audio book. 3 stars. It was very cute but not sure I‘ll continue the series. Cozies aren‘t always my thing but I needed something to listen to during my commute. I cared enough to finish it!

I‘m looking forward to playing again!! #BookSpin

A solid 4 stars. It drags in a few places but he does a nice job with it - it feels real. The concept is novel and I didn‘t see the end coming! My first finished read of 2022. Thank you slow work night for allowing me to finish:)

My hold came through and so far this is AMAZING! I‘m on chapter 3 and it reads as good as “I”ll be gone in the dark”!

I never expected this series to become my favorite all time - but it has and I read it every year. Look forward to my second time reading Time‘s Convert. 5 stars :)

This book was amazing! A New York Times top 10 book of 2021 - it totally earned it! He had some interesting thoughts and observations he brings to the table and you can hear the poet in his turn of phrase although it is not poetry. Everyone should read this!

5 stars. I got this arc on NetGalley and was so excited because I have all her books. This one is a quick rehash of her other two but is almost like a QuickStart guide. I will buy it. If you struggle with housework and decluttering and NOTHING has worked she probably will. This is for those of us who just don‘t think like other people.

As a nod to my upcoming first time trip to New Orleans November 19 to 22. Frightens I‘d read this and re-read Interview with a Vampire just because...

Working the ED on payday weekend Saturday night Halloween Weekend….good times :(.

5 stars. Poor Robin gets divorced and looses her job all at once. This is her story of moving to her 650 ft cabin in Michigan as her full time home. What follows is a series of essays with recipes about her struggles to feed herself on a budget while staying true to her keep it local ideals. Very sweet although her “budget” is 40.00 a week which is pretty good considering some; but much less then what she was used to. A very sweet read.

I really enjoyed this. Pamela Paul keeps a book of books (BOB) and has for years. I might need to try this as my journal attempts are dismal. I could probably keep up with something like this. Maybe I should just print off my Bookly graphics and stick them in a book with comments. Hmmmm. We will see.

Very very cute. 4 stars. If I read it again I‘ll give it a 5th! A perfect October book. Just the rom com I didn‘t know I wanted to read!!

My date for today… I should be sleeping but NOPE!

This is my commute audio book. It was very good! I love this series by Nora roberts. So it‘ll be on to the last one!!

I always jump around books. It‘s like my mind can‘t settle in just one book. I was about to DNF this. I LOVED fangirl enough to give this a shot….and it was mediocre until it wasn‘t. Then BAM it got interesting. And now I must go to bed because I work tonight but a few more minutes won‘t hurt……

A good book and grandbaby sleeping make for a good night:)

She does not disappoint. A memoir of a renovation she did. The language is as beautiful as ever and the storytelling just as amazing! So far she has not diassapointed!!

It wasn‘t bad 3.75. I always enjoy these

All the stars! This book made my heart sing. The best book I‘ve read in a long time. Now I must read everything by this author! And there is a sequel! Let the squeezing begin! This should have a higher rating on goodreads but whatever. It‘s sweet and the language is beautiful.

3.75 stars. My Literati atlas obscura book club June pick. Took me a month to read it but I did! It‘s part memoir part travelogue - all having to do with what it means to swim. Language is pretty but it didn‘t wow me. However I‘m not mad I read it either :)

Some reading before bed. I have to work tonight. This book is lovely. Easily the best I‘ve read this year. The language is beautiful and the stories move me. These cooking student‘s stories are eloquent and ordinary. I‘ll keep this and re-reread it. Meanwhile I‘ll make it last - one chapter a day.

Attempting the #bookspinbingo again. We shall see:)

I always love a Nora Roberts to give me a quick pick me up. I read this series years ago and now enjoyed this one in audible!

4.5 stars. I save five for books I‘ll re-read. This is charming and fast paced but I find mysteries just don‘t re-read that well. Certainly one of the best books I‘ve read this year though and will continue with the series! If you want a bit of a giggle and some clever writing this is for you!

Re-read with audio. Absolutely amazing. Such a heartfelt feel good book!! All the stars!!!

The Atlas Obscura Literati book club pick. I love me some memoirs…

Just started this. Part of my Literati book club.

So I just finished my third re-read of this book. I'm not sure if I like Julie Powell or not. I feel like we would be besties or couldn't stand each other. She is whiney, self-absorbed, and dramatic - all the things I despise. BUT she is entertaining, aware of her issues, and is willing to laugh at herself. Plus we both say the word “fuck“ a lot. Who am I kidding, we'd be besties - opposites attract.

All the stars!! This series is really really good and is just getting better. I‘m not a fan of triangles but damn is very good reading!!!

Despite the obvious first world problems and the fact Gilbert comes off as a whiney rich girl with problems of her own making - I LOVED this book, and I loved Gilbert‘s voice and I will read the next one. I guess even rich ridiculous white girls have problems too and that makes me feel slightly better :). So on to the next one. I feel like she could be a girl bud - as long as she doesn‘t mind me telling her to stop whining. Lol

So 5 books read, none my books pins and no bingos. But 5 books is a win! The tagged book was super good. Especially if you are a fan of CSI or Criminal Minds. Very cool premise:) Maybe I‘ll actually get a bingo in April. It could happen:)

#bookspinbingo for March. Here‘s hoping. A lot of school stuff due this month so we will see.

I at least finished one of the book spins. No bingos but I‘ll take it. The book was ok. A solid 3 ✨. It took me over a year of reading it off and on but I got it done. :)

My #bookspinbingo card rethought for February. I‘m excited to try it out again this month!

I really enjoyed this! It was a surprise skip the line for 7 days and it was a quick adventuresome read!