If Night at the Museum, Narnia and Journey to the Center of the Earth were siblings and had a horrific secret love-child they kept stashed away in a dark basement you might get this book. Weird and kind of twisty but not in the greatest way. Started out strong but I lost interest pretty quickly. If I ever find a hidden portal in an Oddities museum I hope it leads me somewhere else

#Bookspinbingo #aestheticallymatched @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

It's been a minute since I treated myself and I had some credits on Book Outlet so I got myself a little mini-haul!

Time to start reading some series now that I've completed some 😊

#BookMail #HappyTuesday #SeriesComplete

I have my niece and nephew visiting this weekend and with two active toddlers I am BEAT! Taking a bit of break during nap time to have a snack, watch some Circle and get into some Rage 😁

#EnjoyQuietTime #TakeABreak #ReadKing #SnackTime

This is a low pick for me. Was it enjoyable and a quick read? Yes. Was the plot a bit "meh" the characters kind of bland and a bit too insta-lovey for my taste? Also yes.
I went in blind after seeing it all over TikTok but maybe I should have read the blurb. I would have enjoyed a fantasy romance more. Super rich crime boss doesn't really do it for me ?‍♀️ The nods to Peter Pan throughout were fun though!

Who doesn't love The Shining? Reread for me and where I left off last time I attempted to #ReadKing
Already got the next book in queue so I'm ready! This one will always be a favourite and I always find the audio absolutely fantastic when it gets to the hard scenes 😱

#BookspinBingo #AestheticallyMatched #Roll100 #MarvelousMay @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick @PuddleJumper @Andrew65

I'm totally doing prompts out of order here but I couldn't think of a better one for this book.

"Read a book which features a betrayal"

#MayMovieMadness #TheCraft
@Clwojick

So this wasn't bad but it wasn't great. This was quite slow for a while with dual timelines from Rose Gold's life after sending her mother to prison and then life after she brings her mother home. There's a lot to unpack, a lot that doesn't quite add up and a whole lot of craziness at the end. I'll give it to the author though - there was one twist I never would have seen coming.

Not bad, but not what I hyped it to be in my head 🤷‍♀️

#BabyBookMail today!

Our local library got some funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library so of course we signed up! Took some time to come in but our first book came today.

#RaisingReaders

A little late getting my May #bookspin card started but it looks like my first read of the month covers my #doublespin pick.

Starting out with a win! I need it 😅

@TheAromaofBooks

So I'm attempting The Craft as my #MayMovieMadness pick and it might be more difficult than I thought 🤣

There is one character in this book that reminds me of both Nancy and Sarah at different times throughout but I'm not going to say who and spoil the surprise 😏

@Clwojick

This is probably my favourite book by Jennifer McMahon to date. I went in blind and was not disappointed. Frankenstein influence, deep family secrets, Supernatural monster hunting vibes, dual timelines and twists that made me pause and go "Wait, what?"

Highly recommend just jumping in. So much fun!

#AestheticallyMatched #Bookspinbingo
@Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks

Woke up this morning and decided I was having none of it. Called out of work and it's a sugary cereal, cartoons and reading on the couch kind of morning.

Sometimes you just need a day.

#MentalHealthDay #ReadTheDayAway #FuckItFriday

Yup. I'm calling it.
I make a point sometimes to read books with controversy around it because I'm just nosy and wanna know why. I don't even think I made it to any seriously bad parts in this because I'm SO bored. It's like the author took everything that could possibly be repulsive, offensive, or horrific and said "Sure, why not?" But not in a good way. I mean, fainting couches on the street so you can safely pass out from starvation? Come on

#aestheticallymatched #bookspinbingo
#ThingsInCommon The Golden Couple + Death of the Black Widow = Two Authors

@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

I'm so torn! I'm saying this is a pick because the book was enjoyable and I love me some Barker but this is a low pick, which is weird because I've never rated Barker less than 5 stars.

The story was good and had a great sci fi/fantasy/thriller aspect but it kept losing me. Fast paced but I felt it drag. I liked the Then and Now format but there wasn't enough disconnect between past and present for me. The lines blurred too much. 👇👇

I'd say this was better than ok but not as great as it could have been. The twists were pretty easy to see coming if you were looking for them and the storyline was a bit on the "seen it all before" side of things but it was enjoyable and a pretty quick read once I got going.

#ThingsInCommon Secrets in the Cellar + The Golden Couple = Published in the month of March
#aestheticallymatched #bookspinbingo
@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

Bookmail? On a Saturday? Yes please!!!

To say I'm excited for the latest JD Barker book is an understatement. I don't preorder many books but he is an insta-preorder every time.

@aperfectmjk Have you read this one yet? I didn't even look to see what it was about yet 🤣

As always John Glatt never disappoints. This was harder than most to get through but life of Elizabeth Fritzel and her children was so well documented and brought into light. The evilness of her father really pulls through as well. Nothing is left hidden here.

This finishes off my #doublespin pick this month.
#ThingsInCommon The Bone Season + Secrets in the Cellar = Held prisoner
#aestheticallymatched

@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

I'm not mad at this. Technically, this is a reread for me but I couldn't remember a thing about it so it was all practically brand new. There was a lot that wasn't really necessary but for the most part I think this was an excellent first book to set the tone for the series.
How's everyone else doing? Are we looking at discussion dates or a plan for the next book?

@coffeewithbooks @BookHoarder32 @Laughterhp @Addison_Reads @PageShifter

Ok. I'm excited now.
I was just mentioning yesterday that I wanted to watch the original 'Salem's Lot and then complained to hubs that I couldn't find it anywhere. He just came home with a present! Our Walmart has next to nothing for movies do what are the odds?? It's too late tonight but I'm diving in by the weekend.
Thinking of turning my #ReadKing into a #ReadAndWatchKing experience now. There are SO many adaptations it might be a good time.

Ugh. Anyone want a job? I don't want to do it tonight.

Trying to play catch up after last night's power outage and get through this MASSIVE spreadsheet of parts. At least I have a snack and and #audiobook to keep my awake I guess.

#multitasking #OnyThirtyishMoreYearsToRetirement

Well, all my plans for working, cleaning, etc. are officially shot for the night due to the massive wind storm we are getting. Good thing my eReader has a full charge 👍

Looking like a quiet night in the dark with nothing else to do but read until bed. Poor me 🤣

Fun fact: if you try to enjoy some of the quiet time your toddler is having, even if you're in the SAME ROOM as him, don't enjoy it too much. The quiet is never good. NEVER!

The beautiful artwork took less than 5 minutes. I'm still trying to figure out where he had the marker stashed. 🤔

Plus side, the book is getting interesting now. I might just keep going for a bit. I'm not attempting to clean this until bathtime 🤣

Taking advantage and getting a few pages in while the boy has snack and watches Turning Red for the 3rd (and probably not the last) time today. He usually only stays occupied for about a half hour at a time but I should be able to make a decent dent anyway.

#ReadWhenYouCan #BoneSeasonBuddyRead

A creepy little reread and one of my favourite King's so far. Back when vampire stories were done right! Now to see if I can find the mini-series before I move onto the next #ReadKing

#ThingsInCommon
A Lullaby for Witches + 'Salem's Lot = Set in New England

#bookspinbingo #Roll100 #aestheticallymatched
@Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper

Another pairing for #aestheticallymatched

Slowly getting through the list!
@Clwojick

Finally got my first book in for #ThingsInCommon
The Resting Place - A Lullaby for Witches = 2022 Releases

#bookspinbingo #awesomeapril
@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick @Andrew65

I haven't been in much of a reading mood this month but we decided to double up this year and instead of a simple Easter dinner, we had my daughter's favourite meal of homemade Chinese and cherry cheesecake to celebrate her birthday tomorrow! Lots of cooking and baking meant I got lots of #audiobook time in. I'm really feeling this vibe so I'm hoping to finish later tonight.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate and Happy Sunday to those that don't

Look at me finally finishing the first book in...I don't even know how long 😅

This was a creepy, intriguing and all out unsettling sort of mystery but I didn't quite enjoy it as much as The Lost Village. Great read but didn't quite hit the spot.

#bookspinbingo #aestheticallymatched
@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

No rest for the wicked

The great thing about an upcoming long weekend? It's a long weekend.

The bad? Deadlines get pushed ahead and I end up working on my Sunday 😪

Bright side? At least I have an excuse to get some #audiobook hours in

Anyone else ready to skip the next couple seasons and head straight to summer?

The only good thing about snow days is getting a little break to get some reading done.

I've got some good options picked out for some of these squares. Time to start some of these many, many back lists.
#bookspin Shelf Pick
#doublespin Hoopla Pick

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Did I bring in the boy's outdoor water table, lay a bunch of towels on the floor and alternately fill it full of homemade sand and bubble water so I can get some quiet reading time in today? Yes I did. Will I regret this decision later when it's time to clean up the massive mess I know he's making anyway? Probably. But he's having fun and I'm enjoying some "shhhh" time. Win win for now

#ReadingWithToddlers #MakeTimeWhenYouCan

I wasn't in much of a reading mood for the month of March but with @Clwojick 's #ThingsInCommon #readingchallenge and #bookspinbingo I've got good intentions for April.

I'm clearing the clutter in my home so might as well clear up some clutter in my books too! I have WAY too many unreads sitting in way too many apps. Time to #SpringClean 😊

#bookspin #doublespin #ClearTheClutter
@TheAromaofBooks

Shh. Can you hear that? It's the sound of pure silence. Hubs took the toddler out on an adventure this morning for a few hours so I'm going to live it up! I'm SITTING and drinking my HOT coffee and starting the first chapters for the #BoneSeasonBuddyRead with something not animated on the TV in the background. Later, I'm getting a shower. With HOT water. Alone. Admit it, you're jealous 🤣🤣🤣

#ToddlerLife #QuietTime #ItsTheLittleThings #Alone

Ok ladies, you know I have limited tastes: dark shit, historical shit and high fantasy. I've tried to stay away from the really dark shit 🤣 I've started Night Film but I couldn't focus at the time so I'm not far in it. The bottom two are a little hefty but if you don't mind, I don't mind! If nothing here speaks to you, I'm ok with doing a reroll!!

#ReadersGoneRogue @Andrea4 @BookishTrish

I think this schedule should work for everyone's reading speeds? The first week is the biggest chunk (about 96 pages I think) but it's also the longest period of time.

How does this look to everyone?
@coffeewithbooks @BookHoarder32 @Laughterhp @Addison_Reads @PageShifter

I don't know if it's the moon cycle or what but I have never been so glad to finish a week. After years I finally had enough and stood up for myself at work. Might be seeking new employment. I'm not sad about it. I did some rage shopping and decided that tonight is for me. Comfort show, comfort books, all the bath and skin care I could find and let's not discuss the junk food 🤣

Take care Littens, life's too short for bullshit!

#FuckItFriday

Took a little #audiowalk today with my favourite walking partner since the weather is getting a little warmer. I definitely need to get back at it. One of us is out of shape 😂

Ummmm

Does someone want to remind this man that he wrote this book? I think he forgot 🤣

I'm in the mood for trashy. Not "My Billionaire Boss Impregnated me on his Private Jet to Milan" trashy but more Reality TV Guilty Pleasure trashy.

So far I found this gem! Anyone got any other recs? It doesn't even have to be great. Just needs to do the trick ?

#TrashyBooks #NotThatKindofTrashy #InAMood #GuiltyPleasure

It's been a minute so let's play!

1. I prefer dual POV's. Single isn't always enough and multiple can be too many
2. Many, many years ago. I used to read a lot of books in French. The language has left me over the years, though, so I doubt I could keep up now 🤣
3. Definitely a mood reader. Lists are helpful for ideas but I almost never stick to them

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Not books but #BookRelated

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these for more than a year. So excited!! Can't wait to find a spot on my shelf for this

And I got a free ridiculously large bath bomb as a bonus so I see a long #BookandBath in my future! Quarantine is stressing me out 🤣

#BookishCandles #Collection

Started making some stew for supper but I didn't have any pre-made mirepoix so #audioprepping ensues!! I'm not big on pre-chopping but this is one staple I much prefer already made 😊

My #ShelfPick bingo board seemed to work pretty good this month for me, especially for my #MoodReads I think I'll stick with it for a while!

The best part? I can keep reusing the same list 🤣

It's the little things, really

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

My #WeekendReading #20in4 #readathon goals

Honestly, I'm probably just going to be picking up HOSAB because it's widely talked about and I've already picked up on a few spoilers that are going ruin this whole thing for me so I need to know how this plays out. If I manage to finish I'll know I have at least 20 hrs in...I'm only on chapter 20 so I have a LONG way to go!

@Andrew65

Finally!! After some weather delays it is here 😍😍

My first thought: Not a big fan of the cover but I didn't care for the first cover that much either🤷‍♀️

Second thought: How the fuck am I going to hold this to read? 🤣

#BookMail #NewBooks #ChunkyBooks #ReaderProblems

Maas is definitely a one-trick pony when it comes to her books but I just don't care. I'm not looking for something thought provoking when I grab one of her books - I'm looking for a trashy escape and she always provides. It's too long, too wordy, too "not at all special but way too special" and less adult than her YA but I love it. Say what you will but Maas can create a world. Can't wait to start the next one but if she pulls a Tamlin I'll riot!

As always I'm unsure of my #weekendreading plans. I am finishing my reread on HOEAB which I've been working on all week in preparation for HOSAB which was SUPPOSED to be here yesterday. I can forgive the delay due to the massive flooding and flash freezing that followed I guess though. 😑 I did download the audiobook too so I might keep my plan and continue on anyway. If not, a little historical fiction may be in order 🤔

@Andrew65

I don't normally get excited about SJM but this one gets a SQUEEEEE!!!

Maybe I should book a vacation day 🤔