Finally posting about my #newyearwhodis list from @CharityBlee I haven‘t read any of these and it‘s tough to pick a starting point because I‘m a big mood reader but I‘m leaning towards Carry On because I loved Fangirl. Thanks for including me @monalyisha

First nook finished for #24in4 Readathon. 2nd in series of hockey romances. I seriously loved this one between Bishop, who is a grumpy gives no clucks forward and RJ‘s little siste, Stevie. RJ and Bishop also don‘t like each other and there were issues between Stevie and Bishop in the beginning. I don‘t want to give any spoilers away but it all turns out great in the end! @Andrew65

Finished my first read of #OutstandingOctober earlier today. So glad I‘m on vacation this week so I can participate! I feel like I‘ve dropped off the face of the earth as work has really exploded and I‘m often too tired to even read when I get home. @Andrew65

First book done for #20in4Readathon I actually finished it last night before I went to bed so today will be spent either with the Bridgertons, or Obama. Unless I decide to read something totally different. It happens because I‘m all about the mood! ##saveahorse this wasn‘t a bad read, I gave it a pick although there were a few things that bothered me. Still I liked it enough to continue.

These are the three physical books I‘ve chosen for the #20in4Readathon. I‘ve also got a couple of ebooks going but these are the ones I want to finish/make a dent in. Happy Reafing everyone e! @Andrew65

I was finally able to clear the space to bring in my great grandmas desk from my parents house. We estimate that it‘s from the 40s. I can‘t wait to create new stories here. Also, and #LitsyWriters doing #CampNano this July?

I treated myself to the Parker‘s bring on the heat big box snd it arrived Wednesday of last week. Such a long week so I loved seeing it on my doorstep. There are a lot of summer goodies in it but also 10 signed books (4 from Weston, 4 from Ali, and 2 from C. Morgan). So happy I splurged on the big size. I don‘t think I‘ll get all these read anytime soon but I‘ll probably start one this weekend. #20in4readathon @Andrew65

Made some muffins and eggs with my fancy new stove this morning. So refreshing to have a working oven and burners I do t have to light myself again. Now I‘m ready to settle into some #20in4readathon time! Started Stolen Prey by John Samdford (because the man doesn‘t write anything bad and I‘m a Lucas girl). I need to make significant progress on The Lost Queen and I have a huge stack of romances from a book box I got earlier in the week. 👇

I needed to #SaveAHorse and although this was a reread (because I also wanted comfort and familiarity) it did not disappoint the second time around. @CoverToCoverGirl

Bought a fancy new stove today. For no more than I actually cook, I maybe could have gone more basic but I was seduced by the bells and whistles. Plus, it was only $100 more than the basic one I was looking at. It doesn‘t come until Friday and I‘m working 10 that day so I won‘t really get to mess with it until Saturday but it‘ll be refreshing to have a functioning oven and burners I do t have to manually light.

#NutsinMay readathon results. I couldn‘t get the pic exactly how I wanted it, but I finished the first 5 books, almost finished the 6th and started the final one for my til book group (I have til the first Monday in June for it). I did no actual writing but feel pretty good about my reads! @Andrew65

Ok-I know it‘s only the 14th but I have 3 glorious days off and after the last 6 working days, I‘m starting readathon early. My goals are simple: start my book group book (it‘s a chunkster so I‘m going to need some time), finish 2 of my current reads, actually work on my writing and just enjoy whatever time I have to read. The weather is supposed to be glorious (70s and sun) so I plan on doing some of this outside! @Andrew65

It doesn‘t matter how cool my mug is, plain broth still tastes like sadness. I am enjoying my jello though. Don‘t get older kids, you have to do all sorts of “fun” screenings. 🤣🤣 Yes, I‘m being a wee bit dramatic-I haven‘t even started the true prep part yet. But working all day while not being able to eat solid food? I‘m not impressed.

#AwesomeApril wrap up. I didn‘t really post all week but I spent the majority of it knocking out 22/24 books in the Men of Valor MC series. I‘d read the first 2 previously. They were super short and some were definitely better than others. I also started A Splendid Ruin for my IRL book group at the end of the month. Thanks for hosting, @Andrew65

Scrolling around on Amazon video I saw that The Morganville books are now a series. Watched the first episode. It was ok but the books are definitely better. I also never finished reading them, can‘t even remember where I left off. Might be time for a re-read.

Y‘all know I‘m not an audio girl but one of the nurses at work told me this one was worth it, and she was right! I mean, I checked it out from the library via Libby but if I was to buy an audio book, this would be a good one. He‘s led an interesting life and his stories about growing up, lessors learned, and acting and worth the listen. Plus I want to buy it and read it with my eyes as well. #20in4teadathon @Andrew65

In lieu of an actual adult beverage because I‘m at work, pharmacy settled for root beer. 🤣🤣

Anyone else prepping for April‘s #CampNano? I don‘t know that I‘ll need this book for what I‘m planning on working on (need to make progress on November‘s unfinished work) but I‘ve been watching A LOT of UFC lately a d I‘ve got a new idea brewing. #LitsyWriters

Gotta get those CEs in for my license. At least this one is more interesting than my last one. I‘ve stayed awake so far. Which is a nifty trick since according to Fitbit, I only slept 4 hours last night. 🤣🤣

@DieAReader here‘s the complete Heaven Hill box set (10 books plus 2 novellas) for .99 today. The novellas are only so so in my opinion but the full length books are good. I just started book 8 today.

Just an update for the kittens that know about my friend. Her husband was arrested today. She won‘t be in to work tomorrow but fingers crossed that this is the first step in her healing process!

My #FabulousFebruary wrap up. I managed 6 books. All romance but the middle 4 were a reverse harem rabbit hole that I fell down. Guilty pleasure books for sure but there was a intriguing, over the top suspenseful storyline to go with them. I can thank @BayouGirl85 and #NewYearWhoDis for that. I‘ll be starting the next shadow grove series soon. @Andrew65 thanks for hosting-it was definitely one of my more productive readathons!

The current view from my window. I have to leave for work in an hour. I can honestly say, I‘ve never looked forward to anything less. My BIL texted me this morning that our parking lot at work hadn‘t been plowed. But that was around 6-I‘m hoping they‘ve gotten to it by now. Pretty sure the snow is deeper than my boots.

I‘ve done it. I‘ve fallen down the reverse harem rabbit hole thanks to #NewYearWhoDis and @BayouGirl85 . Not going to lie, reverse harem is probably my guilty pleasure but this one also has a nice juicy mystery attached to it. While it was plenty steamy, MK doesn‘t even sleep with one of the guys until 80% in. At 30%, I bought the rest of the series. On book 2 now-I‘ve really killed my day off and I don‘t feel guilty at all! #FabulousFebruary

#FabulousFebruary I can‘t believe I waited so long to finish this trilogy! Separate from her LOKI MC series, yet still connected, this was a fun trip back to my 80s high school days as we see how Chaser and Mallory meet and fall in love. Tied to LOKI through Chasers MC background but he‘s an aspiring rock star, Mallory‘s an aspiring actress from a mob family. Sure, it might be a little over the top but that was the 80s. @Andrew65

The cover was definitely better than the book. I‘m into the overarching storyline enough to eventually read the next book in the series but the heroine in this one annoyed me to no end. Now, I‘ve not been in her shoes, but I‘d like to think that if I was fleeing from my abusive, drug dealing ex boyfriend and I go home where my brother and his friend run a PI business out of their body shop, I would trust them to take care of me.

Almost forgot to post my February goals for #BFC21. I hope to workout 3-5 times a week, stretch before bed, read 10 books this month and have a dedicated writing time 2-3 days a week, even if it‘s just 15 minutes! @wanderinglynn

Loved it! At first I wasn‘t sure. A bunch of clueless guys reading romance novels to help them figure out how to save their marriages? But the more I dug into Gavin snd Thea‘s story, the more that I loved it. Yes, the novel was a springboard but there was more going on under the surface and I was cheering for them in the end. Looking forward to the next book as it features Thea‘s sister, Liv and Mack, who‘s kind of a tool but kind of not.

Sorry @BayouGirl85 , this ones definitely not for me. I did get about 100 pages in so I gave it a good try. I can see the appeal of it, and why people might like it. It‘s an interesting concept and the actually writing is good, and maybe at another point in my life I‘ll be willing to give it another go, but it just wasn‘t working for me right now. #NewYearWhoDis @monalyisha

@sebrittainclark sent this to me as part of my #bestof2020 box and I just finished it. I loved it! I‘ve been out of the dating game for a really long time but the relationship between Rhi and Samson was fantastic. There was romance, yes, but there was a lot of other things going on. Business, trust issues, standing up for yourself, speaking out, etc. I‘ve read a couple of Rai‘s other books but this one is my favorite so far!

#notbookrelated as most of you know, I‘ve been getting my vaccine for Covid. I received my second dose last night and although I feel ok, I definitely feel worse than after the first one. This time in addition to my arm being sore, I woke up with a headache and upset stomach, and my joints were a little achy. Honestly I cannot say that‘s all vaccine related but I can‘t say it‘s not either. 👇

Spending time today with this treasure from my #Bestof2020 swap! I‘m not too far in but I‘m loving it so far! @sebrittainclark @candority

I totally could have finished this last night, but the ugly cry was getting to me so I very patiently waited until after work to finish the last 2 chapters. So glad I did and between The Friend Zone snd this one, Jimenez is going on my auto buy list. Thanks for the suggestion for #NewYearWhoDis @BayouGirl85 ! @monalyisha #JoyousJanuary @Andrew65 #Slumpathon @Hestapleton

While looking for something to do at work other than CE for my license (that I desperately need to do but don‘t want to), I found an earlier version of my current WIP. I abandoned it halfway through Nov and thought maybe I‘d blow the dust off it and try to finish it. 🤣🤣🤣 #amwriting #sortof

Stopped at the store to buy a new lamp the other day and also came away with these treasures. Had a lovely conversation with my cashier about how much we miss the Obama‘s and our shared dismay over last weeks distressing attack on the capitol. It had been a long bad day at work and I had totally wanted to go home because I hate shopping, but i came away just a little bit happier. She made my day and I hope I helped brighten hers a bit too.

Time to get this #slumpatjon going. I‘m really enjoying this pick from @BayouGirl85 for #NewYearWhoDis

I was determined to finish this today and I did! Overall I really liked it. Parts of it made me mad (as racism tends to do) but I was fascinated by the pack horse librarians and I had to google the blue skinned people and methemogloinemia. I didn‘t realize they used methylene blue to treat it or that it came in pills (we carry the injectable at work but not for that). #AnyWayYouReadathin is underway!

Bailing on my first book of 2021. At almost 40 % in, I still feel no chemistry between the main characters. I know it‘s an enemies to lovers, which I normally like, but I don‘t like either character and so I‘m just calling it quits. Luckily it was a KU book, so I‘m not out any money, just time. Maybe I‘ll try again someday, but probably I won‘t, there‘s just too many other books on my TBR.

@sebrittainclark OMG, this tea smells amazing! I came home “not” sick from work (I feel fine but I have a pulled muscle in my back) and decided to finally dig out my Manatea and try this tea while I try to madly finish my book group book (although we‘re meeting via Facebook these days so no rush).

#WinterGames2020 final check in for #TeamReadNosedReindeer I only impulsively read 2 books this last week for 2 readathons. Marrying His Best Friend by Jennifer Gracen and Beyond Control by Kat Martin. I netted 110 points for each so I guess 220 points @StayCurious #ReadYourWay @TheSpineView #ShutdownReadathon @Squidget I‘m reading the tagged book as my first 2021 read.

Estimated time of power restoration is Monday by 3 pm. In the meantime I‘ll be hanging at my mom and dads.

My current look. Not pictured: my feet in both socks snd slippers under the blanket. 🤣🤣

Using my new mug from @sebrittainclark and the #Bestof2020 swap! I haven‘t tried the tea yet because we lost power last night and I didn‘t want to fumble in the dark for my infuser. We also don‘t have running water when the powers out. Luckily we have a gas stove so we manually lit it and boiled enough water for tea and cocoa. No word when we might be powered back up so I guess I‘ll be huddled under the blankets reading if anyone needs me.

@sebrittainclark these socks are the bomb! My feet are so warm now! @candority #Bestof2020

Thank you so much @sebrittainclark ! Everything is perfect! In fact I‘m wearing the fuzzy socks right now and my feet are toasty warm! I love all the books snd have definitely had my eye on Mexican Gothic and The Right Swipe for some time. Everything looks so good, I‘m not sure where to start! And the mug is perfect! And the tea smells so good, I‘ll be trying it out tomorrow morning. #Bestof2020 @candority

This will be my last finished read for 2020! I enjoyed this one-plenty of suspense and I like how even though the mc‘s were immediately attracted to each other, they didn‘t just instantly fall into bed together. They each have threats to their lives that have to be dealt with. He‘s a former Marine sniper with PTSD and she‘s on the run from an abusive ex boyfriend. Lots going on, but it‘s well written snd had me turning the pages.

@sebrittainclark I‘ve got my #Bestof2020 gifts all ready to unwrap. Not sure when I‘ll get to them tomorrow—I‘m working during the day but I might be able to unwrap before I go in since I‘m sure I‘ll be awake annoyingly early. I find it unlikely I‘ll make it to midnight to unwrap as soon as it‘s 2021. Cute wrapping paper! @candority

I‘m back from the first dose! Didn‘t even feel it, they make you stay 15 minutes afterwards and the room was way overheated and we are having a lot of snow coming down right now so it was a cold snd white knuckle drive to snd from the hospital. I can hardly wait for the freezing rain to arrive to make tomorrow mornings drive a skating g rink. But so far so good! I‘ll keep you all posted.

#NewYearWhoDis out of the 10 books listed these are what I‘m starting with. I did read Where The Lost Wander last year and so will not reread it (although it was really good) but I‘m going to start with these 6 and if I have time read the other 3. Thanks for the list @BayouGirl85 and for organizing a great challenge! @monalyisha

#WinterGsmes2020 week 4 wrap up Despite reading less, due to all the readathons, I actually earned more points. 690 points for #TeamReadNosedReindeer @StayCurious I read for #ReadYourWay @TheSpineView #DashingDecember @Andrew65 #WinterSolstice @Bookgoil and #ShutdownReadathon @Squidget