I really wanted to read the third book in the Dresden files series, but there are several holds on it already at my local library. In the meantime, decided to read this one on my kindle. ❤️📚

A fitting conclusion to the Red Queen series. I feel that the author was consistent with her characters up to the conclusion. This final installment was fast paced (even though it took me forever to read it - that‘s just my time limitations not a reflection of the pace of the book), action packed and satisfying. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚#serieslove2023

Reading the 4th and final book in the Red Queen series. ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Tate and Miles are not friends, they are certainly not in a relationship, they‘re just having casual sex. Love is Ugly. This book is a fast read and I couldn‘t wait to pick it back up to see where it was going to go. Tate and Miles relationship is toxic and delicious. I wanted to shake her for putting up with him, but loved them together. The ending wrapped a little fast, but was satisfying. Lots of heat in this one - very open door. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5

Reading this one next. Looking for something fast and gripping. Hope this fits the bill! ❤️📚

This historical novel is about the journey to make sure that the influence of women on words is not lost. Esme‘s father is a lexicographer working on the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Esme begins to collect, and eventually compiles her own dictionary of, words related to women‘s experiences. Inspired by actual events, the story takes place during the women‘s suffrage movement. It started slow, but became unputdownable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Current situation. #frontporchsitting #reading #sunshine #sundayvibes ❤️📚

Sunday vibes. #porchsitting #frontporchreading #sundayfunday 😎❤️📚

Next read is for book club! It was my pick this month, and this one piqued my interest! ❤️📚

Since we are a little more than halfway through the year, I checked in on my #serieslove2023 reading.

I‘ve read 14 books from 6 series. So far this year I‘ve read 25 books - a little more than half my reading has been for this challenge.

I‘d like to finish at least one series this year, so I think I need to concentrate more on books for this challenge. That‘s counter to my goal of clearing my shelves, because I don‘t own many of these books. 🫠

The second in the Aurora Teagarden mysteries did not disappoint. Aurora has inherited the estate of a friend, and with it a dark secret. Entertaining and a quick read. I‘ll continue the series to see what happens next in Aurora‘s life. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 ❤️📚

There is one line in the book that seemed racist and made me uncomfortable. But maybe I‘m reading into it too much? If that happens again, I‘ll have to be done with the series.

#serieslove2023

Quick, easy, cozy mystery from Charlaine Harris. This is the first in the Aurora Teagarden mysteries. It‘s dated, but still an enjoyable read. Aurora is a librarian and member of a club that researches and discusses murder cases. When real murders begin happening in their small town, will they find the perpetrator before the next victim is killed? Quite innocent and tame. I will definitely continue the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Reading while waiting to pick up my youngest from his summer job. It‘s raining while the sun is out, and the first line of this chapter says it‘s rainy & warm. ☔️#momlife #summerstorm

I sobbed for the last 40 minutes of reading this book. I can‘t say enough about it. It‘s a journey of grief, of new beginnings, of discovering the meaning of living, written in a beautiful way, that is also funny and so very heartwarming. The Barnes & Noble special edition, with painted ends, is beautiful to boot. I have a book hangover now. ❤️💔

This is the second TJ Klune book I‘ve read, and he‘s become a must read author. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❤️📚

A wine and used books store?! Brilliant! Even better…buy a bottle of wine, get a free book! If you‘re visiting Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, MD, stop by Black Bear Wine & Words and check out their selection and free tastings. ❤️📚🍷
#books #wine #wineandwords #booksandwine #bookstore #wineshop #deepcreek #vacation #ilovebooks #thejoyisinthehunt #winetasting

This might be my favorite spot in the house we are renting in the mountains. It is so peaceful. (Although we‘ve seen a bear twice so, I remain vigilant.)

I am really enjoying this book, so far. ❤️📚

Starting this one on a mountain lake vacation. ❤️📚 It‘s a special edition, with painted sides. So pretty!

The 3rd in the Red Queen series, this novel moved faster than the last for me. I don‘t connect as well with the fantasy genre on audio, but it did allow me to finish the book quickly. The story moves forward in a satisfying way and the reader is left with questions. What will happen next in Mare Barrow‘s world? I will read the next book, but it doesn‘t have to be the next book I read (like after book 2). ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

I was desperate to start the next book in the Red Queen series, and my library didn‘t have the ebook available right away, so I downloaded the audiobook from the library. ❤️📚🎧 #serieslove2023

The 2nd in the Red Queen series, Glass Sword is slower moving at first. No spoilers for those who haven‘t read the first book, but I can say that this book is grittier in a way that adds to the peril. The last third of the book moved faster. It concludes on a cliff hanger, so I started reading the next book right away! Not as good as the first, but still an enjoyable read, and heart pounding at times. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5 #serieslove2023

Starting the second book in the Red Queen series next! ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Emily Henry is a must read author for me. This wasn‘t my favorite of hers but it still had the elements that I expect and appreciate from her writing style. She writes with such heart. Her books could be just rom-com, but they always carry more depth.

Wyn and Harriet broke up, but haven‘t told their best friends yet. Now, they‘ve all come together for one last summer getaway. Can they fake it to make this week perfect for their friends? 5⭐️❤️📚

The title of the book says it all. 😎❤️📚 Enjoying the fruits of our labor for the last couple of weeks on our refreshed patio, after a busy several days prepping for and hosting my daughter‘s high school graduation party. It is a gorgeous day in MD today, perfect for relaxing outside (while I‘m enjoying the sun, we really could use some rain).

Buddy reading this with a friend. Sucked me right in. Emily Henry is a must read author for me. ❤️📚

Mare Barrow is a Red. In her world, Reds are the servers. Silvers are who they serve - elites, the ones with supernatural power. What if things aren‘t that simple? What if Reds are not powerless? Revolution, loyalty, betrayal, love, friendship and family all play key roles in this young adult fantasy plot. This is the first in a series. After the heart pounding conclusion, I can‘t wait to read the next. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

In an attempt to get back to my #serieslove2023 goals, I‘m reading the first in the Red Queen series. ❤️📚

Fast paced, solid edition to the Scot Harvath series. There is one disaster plot against the US in this thriller, but it takes many various departments and teams across the globe to squash the threat. Complicated plot, but entertaining, and as always chillingly possible. Brad Thor‘s books are almost prescient. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

😳😮🫢 If you‘ve read this book, you‘ll understand.

Intense psychological thriller and a fast read. Louise has fallen for a new guy, but he happens to be her boss, and then in walks his wife who becomes her friend. Twisted story that will leave you speechless at its conclusion. It left me with a smile though - the author is sneaky & imaginative. Well done, Ms. Pinborough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚

This was my #bookspin for May.

It‘s a gorgeous day! ☀️ I love porch reading! #porchsitting #frontporch #springtime

I really like Tyrus and enjoyed this personal, gritty look into his childhood, his time as an college athlete, as a bouncer, security guard for Snoop Dog, a pro wrestler and beyond. Tyrus‘s rejection of victimhood, despite his childhood and the challenges in his life, is worthy of much respect. I listened to this on audio, and unfortunately, voice talent is not one of Tyrus‘s many strengths. Skip the audio and read the book instead. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Starting my #bookspin for May! This one looks really good! ❤️📚

I loved this book! Tova, a woman who lost her son when he was young and more recently her husband, works at a local aquarium in her small Pacific Northwest town just so she can stay busy. She works nights, cleaning. Marcellus is the Giant Pacific Octopus who resides at the aquarium. He is no ordinary creature. He is a remarkably bright creature and he is one of the narrators of this remarkably sweet and moving novel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚

May #bookspinbingo board! I never get a bingo, because I rarely read more than 3-4 books a month, but I am always hopeful... 😆🤷‍♀️

My #bookspin is Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
My #doublespin is The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters

I just finished a book last night so I am ready to start on May's goals. Let's go! ❤️📚

May #Bookspin! I haven‘t finished either of my April bookspin books. 🤦‍♀️ I‘ve had a busy month with little reading time. I‘m grateful @TheAromaofBooks gives us all year to complete our challenge! 😂

I love art on book pages! My youngest is having his wisdom teeth removed. Poor kid. Hoping this book can distract me for the next hour, while I wait. Third kid to have them removed, and the waiting is not really any easier. (My second son had his out a few years ago just before Covid, my oldest just three weeks ago, and my daughter hasn‘t needed to yet).

Starting this one for my little book club‘s next book! Excited to read it. We vote out of 5 or so choices for our next read, and this one was unanimously the first choice. That has NEVER happened in 25 years of book club! ❤️📚

Such a good book! Three women, brought together by a yoga class discover that they have something in common - they have all lost their mothers and each still has boxes and belongings to sort through. It‘s a daunting task for anyone to tackle alone, so they decide to help each other out. In the process, they all learn about the mothers they thought they knew, but maybe only knew a little. Friendship, forgiveness and family. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5 ❤️📚

I‘m excited to start this one. I love stories about female friendships, and I feel that I will also connect with the characters because they‘ve all lost their mothers. Mine has been gone for 11 years. We had a complicated relationship (she was an alcoholic) and I‘m still healing and learning to forgive both of us. ❤️📚

Up next. Listening to this on audio. ❤️📚

This is a slowly meandering story of Weylyn Grey, a boy who lost his parents, lived with wolves and is extraordinary in many ways. Weylyn‘s story is told through the people he encounters throughout his life, using a timeline that moves from present to past and back again. This is a sweet read, with truly lovable characters. I think we could all learn something from Weylyn and his childlike honesty and wonder. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚

April #Bookspin list! (I‘m not late for once! 😆) @TheAromaofBooks

Starting this one next that came highly recommended by @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️📚

This is a complicated plot centered around the Federal Reserve and someone who has kidnapped the candidates for Chairman. Harvath and the team he works for are hired to find the kidnapped candidates. The middle of the book reads more like a police procedural than Thor‘s usual Harvath books, when Harvath partners with the Boston PD to solve murders that are connected to the Fed kidnappings, and I loved that part! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Well, that was quick! I knew it was a novella, but not that it was only 52 pages, about 25 of which were the opening to the next book in the series. It really gripped me though! My library doesn‘t have the ebook of the next book in the series available right now (I‘d have to place a hold), so I downloaded the audio and am starting it right away! 😂 This was a great hook to get readers to read the next book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Jumping right into the next book in this series - it‘s a novella that is a prequel to the next book. ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Another fast paced thriller in the Scot Harvath series. I enjoyed this one more than the last. Someone is taking out Reed Carlton‘s black ops group one by one. Scot & Reed outsmart the first attack, but they need to go Full Black to continue out maneuvering their opponents and work quickly to figure out who they are and why this is happening. This was a page turner with a good mix of analytical and physical battle. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023

Jumping into the next book in the Scot Harvath series. The last one ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, plus I‘m determined to make a dent in my #serieslove2023 list! ❤️📚

Fast paced and frighteningly realistic, this international terror thriller is the 10th in the Scot Harvath series. The plot is complicated, with two seemingly separate storylines that come together. There is a lot of unnecessary pontificating. It‘s frustrating and over the top, and while it‘s happening I consider abandoning this series, but every time he brings me back to the story and pulls me along. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 #serieslove2023 #bookspin

Up next, my #bookspin for March, a book from the Scot Harvath series. This is the tenth book in the series. My library didn‘t have the ebook available, so I borrowed the audiobook. I haven‘t enjoyed these books as much on audio in the past. #serieslove2023

The second book in the Dresden Files series, this installment does not disappoint! Better and faster paced than the first book, this time Harry takes on werewolves of all kinds. A story focused on good vs evil, as long as you can figure out which is which. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚 #serieslove2023