If you're looking for an easy listen while cleaning the house or driving with just enough intrigue to keep you going this is your book. Kind of predictable, but in a good way.

I finally jumped on the wagon. I was worried because from what I gathered, the story was spice driven, but I'm pleased to say it's not. I'm not against spice as long as it's not the whole point of the book. And this is not that. Already several hours deep in the next one and on the edge of my seat. If anyone wants to rant with me without spoilers please message me! Also: I always love Jennifer Ikeda ❤️

The timeline was very hard to follow, however thr timeline was not the purpose of the book. The purpose was to point out how illogical and wrong racism and the systems that uphold racism are. I also learned a lot about Trevor Noah that I didn't know. Definitely recommend.

I've been waiting to post until I finished the series but I'm waiting for the final book from libby because I don't want to use an audible credit on a book I'll finish in a week lol. But these are so good if you like some light hearted and witty sci-fi. Definitely recommend.

I definitely chose a doozy for getting back into manga/graphic novels. It was good though. The clerk at my bookstore told me she liked this version better than the original because of the feeling of hope at the end of a story about hopelessness. And I can definitely see that even though I didn't read the original. 3.5/5 from me. ⚠️check TWs⚠️

Manga adaptation of original novel by Osamu Dazai. I haven't read a graphic novel or manga since high school and man I chose a doozy to step back into that world. Good so far though Junji Ito, in my understanding, is one of the leading names for manga horror. ⚠️ Check your trigger warnings⚠️

Why did no one tell me this wasn't a duology but instead is a quartet and I will have to wait who knows how long for the next ones? 😭
That being said. I loved it. I love her writing style, I love that the 2 were written a little differently than each other. And I love the story. But if there is not darlex next book I'll scream. Iykyk.

I asked for books for Christmas and I received 😊📚
We just did our gifts with my in-laws. And I got all of these from my MIL from my wishlist. I'm so happy 😌

I'm so glad I read this again before the sequel. I still loved it the second time. This book sparked my love of reading again back in 2020 after a long hiatus. It will forever have a special place in my heart, along with just being a really good book. ❤️

I'm very behind on posting my reads so far this year. I'm already almost done with book 3 of the Murderbot Diaries. I listened to the first one several years ago before I had the means for something like audible. I'm very happy to be reading the rest. My new 40min commute is allowing to plow through media and im here for it

Just what the doctor ordered for a cold rainy weekend. Ambient music provided by toxic drunker via YouTube. The read called for dark academia. Iykyk

What can I say, I love Amy Poehler. Her life in funny skits read by her and a few of her close friends (and her parents) was the perfect way to start of 2024

Little bit of feel good little bit if dark and gloomy. I love the mythology intertwined in this one. May your Yule be merry and filled with fright for Krampus is coming in the night.

Loved this. She is so funny. 😍

If you're looking for a hallmark-esque Christmas read with some spice thrown in. This is your book.

Loved the way this one was narrated. And, of course, Brendan Fraser was top notch. I could have done with it being longer. Or even if there was a sequel. But it was good. I'd recommend. 😊

This is my first year to read seasonal books around the holidays and I'm very much looking forward to these 😌 I also have one queued up in audible since my commute is gonna go from 10min to 40min in December. I may even get through more!

Well. I don't want to give spoilers. But this was a lot of character building with no resolution. Which I think may have been the point? Just not my cup of tea I guess. Also had some pretty heavy themes throughout which I didn't care for. Check TWs.

I read Ninth House back in 2020 as my first book for my personal "read more" challenge and it honestly pole vaulted me back into a love of books I hadn't felt in years. But I rented it from the library. I'm so happy I've finally added it to my personal collection along with the second book recently released. I can't wait to re-read Ninth House and then continue the story with Hell Bent ❤️

Interesting listen. Definitely written without the perspective of people with neurodivergence or mental health struggles and how caffeine affects them. Bit still really interesting and informative.

I have never been so happy to have stumbled upon a book by accident. This book is now one of my all time favorites. It made me laugh, cry, start with surprise, sigh with relief. I didnt want it to end. Whimsical fantasy. Lemony Snicket meets Tolkein with a dash of Dr. Seuss. I cannot give it enough praise. I imagine I will re-read this until it falls apart.

Woof. This one was a doozy. It's definitely worth the ride. Not so much creepy but still worth the denotation of 'thriller.'

This book was a slow burn but a good one. It ended on a cliffhanger, which I would normally hate, but I think was perfect for this story. And I'm glad I listened to it, because I definitely wouldn't have read the names correctly.

The twist at the end I've seen from reviews is love it or hate it. I honestly thought of it and rejected it because it didn't make sense to me at the time I thought about it then BAM it happened. I've also heard it was perhaps poorly edited but because I listened to it I didn't notice that and was able to just enjoy the story. Definitely a good spoopy season read.

'Reading is an intelligent way of not having to think'

This ended up being a few true crimes stories in one book about how the author of "Lolita" never wanted or was willing to admit that he gleaned most of his novel from the true story of a little girl named Sally Horner. Imcludes some insight from people close to Sally that were still alive to meet with the author. Very interesting, if not a little dry.

This one needed to be much longer. Lots of character development with no real resolution to the identity crises posed by the various characters.

Wonderfully told story of how we are all who we are even if we have to or feel the need to hide it and how letting yourself become yourself can be both freeing and turbulent. 🩵🩷🤍 Less linear than most memoirs, written in the way you may tell a person your story face-to-face, going back and forth between the present and the past to tie them together.

Does anyone have a task or activity that immediately takes them back to a specific book? Mine is chopping potatoes and/or avocados. And the book is Esperanza Rising. I haven't read it in probably 20 years. But potatoes and avocados take me back every time ❤️

I'm saying goodbye to the forest for now. But I'm taking all it's advice with me ❤️ until next time, PNW.

Enjoyed almost a whole day of reading in the woods. Didn't see a single other person near our camp site. Had to do some exploring at the nearby creek, of course, but got through a lot of this delightful book the rest of the time. Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Stumbled on this at my local book shop. I haven't heard of it before. I think its going to come with me while we go hiking and camping in the PNW for the next couple weeks 🥰

This book was delightfully creepy at times with a twist I didn't see coming but took wayyy too long to get there and get to the point. It was a written series of letters, but that seemed to only make how long it was make less sense. ⭐️⭐️/5

I devoured this audiobook in 2 days, before I could even write my review for the other audiobook I finished. This is bravely transparent and wittingly written. Beautiful story of how its okay to miss someone and also be glad they're gone because they were toxic.

Beautiful end to this trilogy. Thrilling and intriguing. I'm not usually a fan of series, they usually feel too slow and I can't commit that much time to them. I listened to this one after being recommended to by a friend and I'm so glad I did. Another beautiful reading by Jennifer Ikeda.

First line Friday:
"I know you don't know me but please, please, please you have to help me"

Loved this. Had a little bit of the Giver vibes. Inkling of a twist right before it was revealed. Comforting nostalgia/longing of and for a simpler life. Definitely a good summer read. Second draw from my TBR jar and either I'm loving it.

Next pull from my jar 😊 loving that it's so much easier to decide my next read. And thankful to have the first library in Texas on my little island with such a huge selection. I'm pretty sure they have just about every book I have in my jar. And yes my shoes are on, I still have to go back to work after my lunch break 😪

This book was a doozy. Easy to read, fast paced, short, good to get out of a reading slump. Not as twisty as I would have hoped for the "thriller" denotation. But ended well. However. Check trigger warnings. If, like me, you don't know how to do that, I'll leave some in the comments.

First pull from my little TBR jar. And its one I already have in my kindle library! I actually got this one recently and am excited to read it.

Finished this one and already had the third one in my audible library. This one was slower than Discovery of Witches, but still beautiful and emotional. And again. Jennifer Ikeda beautifully narrates the whole thing.

I always stay up way too late when I only have a few chapters left. This one gets 2.5/5 ⭐️ from me. Good story, okay writing, a little slow for my taste but picked up toward the end. It is #1 in a trilogy, but with the way its written I think I may read them as stand alones. I will get to the next one another time. Lol.

One of my checklist items on my reading for 2023 is to read a series recommended by a friend. I don't generally do well with series. There's too many stories that I want to ingest for me to spend so much time on one. But I'm really glad I started this one. Book 1/3 of this series down, 2 to go and im already on the edge of my seat for #2! Then I can watch the show!!
Also Jennifer Ikeda does a phenomenal job reading this tale ❤️ 👏

You never think about how hard it is to never be allowed any privacy. Interesting point of view about the monarchy from someone who lives it yet has decided to be apart from it.

Oh my goodness this was a page turner. Just when you think you've figured it out and think it may start to get dull there's another twist. Definitely a good read if you want something to keep you interested. Also short chapters which I very much enjoy.

Current read 😊
This book is all over thriller booktok. Good so far! Also very grateful for the huge selection of large print books my local library has to offer ❤️

I know it is a classic. And im glad I finally read it. But man, was it boring. One good lesson though, money can't buy you everything.

I'm ashamed to say I haven't read this. I was always a slow reader and my teachers made me feel bad about it. So instead of trying and failing, I just didn't try. But I was at my local bookshop and they have these beautiful editions of various classics so I picked it up 😊 ready to knock it off the list.

Happy Women's History Month! I really enjoyed this auto-bio/self-help. I don't know if it really fits those genres. But it oozes feminism, self love/acceptance, and trying to live as your most authentic self in a world that wants to quiet you.

"Human qualities are not gendered." ‐Glennon Doyle, Untamed