Sweet and funny, this was a great escapist summertime read. Set in beautiful Colorado, a woman has inherited a bookstore from her Grandmother and is trying to deal with her grief while figuring out the business. Who walks in but a tall, dark, and handsome author who might just be the perfect guy. They challenge and support each other and their love story is a true delight. A little uneven in places, but so readable. #romantsy

Wonderful! Another evocative, emotional, and moving novel from Hannah. She does such an amazing job of dropping you down in the middle of a time and a story and making you feel apart of the narrative. Her descriptions of the dirty, dusty, destructive windstorms were harrowing and not something I‘ll not soon forget. I listened on #audio (fantastic!) and read my copy to make sure I finished. BookspinBingo #blackout @TheAromaofBooks

So excited for this one!

More than 85% done with this one and will definitely finish soon; it‘s the last one on my #BookapinBingo board. I finished 3 books during the #Readathon. #20in4 really helped me towards a blackout this month :) I love this cover! @Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks

First laps of the summer, reward is a little more reading!

So good! I loved this sci-fi about a found family on board a ship, what makes us different and how we connect and show up for each other. Strong Firefly vibes, I really enjoyed this and can‘t wait to read the next in the series. #BookspinBingo #20in4 @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

Delightful! I really enjoyed this fictionalized YA version of Alexander Hamilton and when he met and married his beloved Eliza. The historical bits were a great addition and the writing (and narration, I listened on #audio) was lovely. A relaxing and enjoyable read! #20in4 #Bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

#LibraryHaul for the start of summer! Max is as interested as I am!

#June #BookspinBingo list. Keeping it vague, focusing on unread #ARCs in June. @TheAromaofBooks Anyone else follow #ModernMrsDarcy ? Loving her summer reading list this year!

Next up for #20in4! This one has been on #MountTBR for a long time!

Amazing! My favorite Sittenfeld yet. I loved this peek behind the SNL curtains-it was funny and heartfelt and Sally and Noah are great characters you just want to spend time with. With portions of the book set during Covid, it made it feel even more timely and real. The examination of comedy, feminism, celebrity, self esteem, and love made for a fascinating, enjoyable, fast read. And the writing-chef‘s kiss! #20in4 @Andrew65 #BookspinBingo

Starting my 1st book of the #20in4 #Readthon So happy for a long weekend of rest and reading!

Hmm, I liked this-enough to read over 400 pages of it, but it fell short for me. It felt a little to juvenile to be fantasy for adult readers but way to adult for YA. The content was dark and violent but the MC was so immature that it was off putting and insincere. The world was interesting, I did like appreciate where she was going with it and I may read book 2 at some point. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This book set in Nigeria follows a large family of boys trying to live up to the expectations of their parents in a challenging time. Beautifully written and painfully wrought, the trials these brothers endure are truly heartbreaking. Violent and sad, this one is powerful but not for the faint of heart. #Roll100 #BookspinBingo @PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks #MountTBR

Can‘t wait to read this #ARC as part of the #netgalleygroup #NGGSummerSmashUp . My goals are to read 6 #ARCs in June and July and try to get through my shelf. Thanks for hosting, @AllDebooks ! All are welcome to join!

A little breakfast reading 😍 Love reading in a quiet house!

#NetGalleygroup

Sharing for @AllDebooks : Are you up for a challenge to whittle down that arc? Join by letting her know and look out for a challenge from her later this week!

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Reposting for @Andrew65 Love a #Readathon especially one where you can choose your own goals. It is a long weekend in the US and I plan to take full advantage 😄 To join by Friday, just post your goals. Mine will be to finish books from my June #BookspinBingo board-maybe black it out?

I‘m just not sure about this one. The MC and her point of view was unusual and compelling but also kind of awful. The story felt both too short and too long; might have been better as a short story? Cline is a great writer, the pace and structure is solid, the character development just fell short for me.

I was so excited to receive an #ARC of this book as I was a huge fan of the Guncle. With similar charm, wit, and humor, though the somber tone and challenging themes carry throughout the story. A ‘Big Chill‘ for our time, I appreciated the exploration of the aging experience, complete with health issues, divorce, aging parents, and a “what‘s next” lens. Some pieces were laugh out loud funny and that kept it from becoming too dark. #Bookspinbingo

Fantastic! This slim volume of poems was so good, I plan to buy my own copy. I listened on #audio, read by the poet. At times raw, lyrical, brash, and funny, it made me think about the roles I play as a woman and the boxes that society puts us in. Highly recommend! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #poetry

This mystery grabbed me from the beginning. Quiet, strange, and warm. Estranged sisters, a magical boarding school and angsty, complicated teens make for a compelling story that screams for a sequel. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

So good! This writing duo just gets better and better! Fizzy and Connor were a joy to get to know, their spark and humor were impossible to resist. The twist on the Bachelorette set up was perfect and so much fun! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun, positive, slightly steamy read. #BookspinBingo #BOTM #romantsy @TheAromaofBooks

Wonderful! I loved this epic story of a group of fascinating young people trying to make their way across the US to better futures while learning their backstories and cheering them on. They are each exceptional and unforgettable. Great on #audio! #BookspinBingo #chunkster @TheAromaofBooks

This was okay, a little slow to get moving for me. A western whodunit with multiple love stories, it was interesting and definitely of it‘s time (1997). I think my first Garwood, I will try another. #BookspinBingo #MagnificentMay @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

What happens when you can‘t stand your brother‘s best friend, you antagonize each other since childhood, you don‘t see each other for years while you go through some tough things, and then you find yourselves drawn together? What if? This was lovely, sad, and tense. A lot of work going on with our characters and their mental health in this one. Eddings is a talented author and I really loved these 2. #MarvellousMay @Andrew65

Busy week (my daughter graduated from college yesterday) so fitting in reading as I can but took me a few days to post. This book is excellent! I loved the writing, the care took with the characters, the Chicago setting, and the nods to Little Women. Mental health, grief, and challenging family dynamics all are addressed thoughtfully and this book has earned all the hype. 5 ⭐️ from me! #MarvellousMay @Andrew65

Im so enjoying this on my afternoon walks while I encounter lots of butterflies. This photo is from today‘s 3 mile walk. #naturalitsy @AllDebooks

I understand the hype around this one, definitely worth it. Sheridan is a great writer, this is well paced and the back and forth between the characters and their timelines is effective and keeps the often heavy content from getting too heavy. The love story is sweet and they support each as they work though their difficult pasts. This wasn‘t on my plan for #MagnificentMay but the libby waitlist was long. #payitforward @Andrew65

Squee! #BOTM arrived earlier than usual this month! Great #bookhaul today with my Thriftbooks order arriving too! #MountTBR has some new choices!

#currentlisten #naturalitsy

A solid mystery from the master. One element I loved was how she put the “voice” of the dog into words-so clever and funny and spit on. The piece that made it a so so was the consistent racism on the page. About the time a few chapters would pass without anything upsetting, it would pop up again. I realize that this was public in 1937 but ugh. #BookspinBingo #MagnificentMay @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

Love a #readathon with @Andrew65 ! My goals are to read Dumb Witness, Come the Spring, and Alex and Eliza all from #MountTBR. I‘d also like to start Hello Beautiful and finish 2 books on #audio while walking/gardening. Join us and bring on MagnificentMay !

So, I usually love Larson‘s books but I just can‘t get into this one. Maybe the start is too slow, maybe the narration since I‘m listening on #audio, maybe my mood but I‘m 32% in and I‘m just done. #authoramonth @Soubhiville

Wonderful! Maybe my favorite of hers so far? A recent divorcee and an anxious introvert connect via handwritten letters, become great friends and maybe more? With characters full of heart, a boisterous family, medical and mental health challenges, and the best dog ever, this is a truly heartwarming story with a few tears. Highly recommend! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #romantsy

Fantastic! This book was well researched, written, and a great read! The author argues for shifting the conversation about unwanted pregnancies from women and abortions to men and prevention. Women are fertile 2 days a month for an average of 35 years and men are fertile every day from puberty until death Birth control is safer, cheaper, and more easily accessible for men. For those reasons, and dozens of others, it is time to flip the script .

Okay, not my favorite of hers but a clever story. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

I loved being back in Emily Henry‘s world. Her characters are funny and smart with a real life depth that makes you want to cheer them on. This group of friends is vacationing together in their favorite place for the last time as it is about to be sold. Exes pretend to still be together to keep everyone happy and, of course, shenanigans ensue. The backstory is a bit heartbreaking but al the tears are worth it. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

9 bingoes, 11 read from #MountTBR. Good reading month thanks to @TheAromaofBooks and @Andrew65 and @PuddleJumper . These challenges keep me reading! BookspinBingo #roll100 #20in4

Finally! The #BOTM picks dropped. I was hoping for this one 😍, got the thriller on a whim. Squee!

This was wonderful! Beautifully written memoir about grief, love, and family. I wasn‘t familiar with the author, an actress, but when I realized her sister was Attica Locke, I thought, no wonder. What a talented family. I loved the sense of place in this book, how she honors her husband‘s memory by visiting Sicily, his birthplace, and connecting with his family. #BookspinBingo #20in4 @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65 #Pantone2023 #mochamousse @Clwojick

This was slow going at first, the Branson Alcott section was a lot to get through, pretty dense, and quite infuriating. But when Louisa arrived in the scene, things picked up and the story of the family, Concord MA and all the historical elements were remarkable. Pretty astounding that Thoreau, Emerson, Henry James, Hawthorne, and both Alcotts were connected and many were dear friends. #MountTBR #BookspinBingo #20in4 @Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks

I loved this coming of age story of a sheltered girl who works a nanny one summer for a very unusual family. She encounters sex, drugs, and rock and roll and discovers the meaning of family and self. Surprising and fun, I found myself waking farther to keep listening. Great on #audio. #BookspinBingo #20in4 @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

This was unexpected for me-I don‘t think I‘ve ever read a book with dental students and it was really interesting. The MC was struggling with anxiety and grief and this has surprising depth and complexity, considering the cover. Eddings is a talented writer with good pacing and a fresh perspective. Really enjoyed this one! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #20in4 @Andrew65

I have a busy weekend but with #audiogardening and several books in process, I hope to finish 3 books, including the tagged book which has been on my #TBR for nearly a decade. @Andrew65 #20in4

Exciting, smart, and though provoking, I love how Crouch always surprises me. Wonderful-this would make a great movie! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Honestly? This was just okay for me. I really wanted to love it, but I didn‘t. I get why it is so beloved, I just don‘t think it was the book for me. I‘ve picked it up several times and am happy to finally finish it. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

My May #Bookspin list! Keeping them broad as it seems to really work to keep me reading from my #TBR ! @TheAromaofBooks

A lovely ending to this series. I‘ve truly fallen in love with the young, complicated Holmes and Watson, and their reimagined selves feel more real to me than the original characters. The Shakespeare bits woven through the story were especially effective. Just wonderful! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

I‘ve been at my new job as the director of education for the Texas Library Association for 7 weeks. Last week we had our annual conference and it was amazing! This is a difficult time for librarians and event gave so many time to connect, learn and regroup. It was a special week and I‘m so thrilled to be working with this incredible organization. With so many authors and new releases, I had a few books follow me home 😍