I've done this post in the past, but this year I'm also including the covers of the books I did read from these authors, just do it's a little more interesting to read. This has previously been a Top Ten Tuesdays topic, and I'm glad it isn't this year because I didn't actually have ten … Continue reading My Most Read Authors of 2024
Looking Back on 2024 | Goals and Stats
Now the prompt look back with numbers and charts! I'll go through my goals and reading challenges I participated in 2024, see how I did there, and then we'll dive into the charts from the various ways I track my reading. Goal #1: Read 50 Books Success! I read 87 books this year, which is … Continue reading Looking Back on 2024 | Goals and Stats
Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2025 | Top Ten Tuesdays
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's topic is "Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the … Continue reading Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2025 | Top Ten Tuesdays
December 2024 Wrap-up
I read a total of 8 books last month! As you will see, they went kind of up and down in quality. The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton - 2 stars (see review here) Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid - 4 stars Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey - 2.5 stars Into the Riverlands … Continue reading December 2024 Wrap-up
4th Quarter Book Haul | 2024
My book haul layout has not changed and probably won't anytime soon! I do hope to be buying less books, so I can read the books I already own. ARCs/Publishers Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame by Neon … Continue reading 4th Quarter Book Haul | 2024
Top 10 Favorite Books of 2024
Goodbye, 2024! As usual with my favorites of the year, they are a real mix of genres. I don't have a very strict number 4 or number 8 favorite, but the last one on this list is my favorite of the year. The Book of Bill by Alex Hirsch This is definitely a contender for … Continue reading Top 10 Favorite Books of 2024
January 2025 TBR
As with most of my January TBRs, I've found it best for me to start with a small TBR that gives me some flexibility so I don't get overwhelmed reading wise. The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by Isa Arsรฉn I received an eARC from the publishers. I've read Arsรฉn's debut and really enjoyed it, and … Continue reading January 2025 TBR
2025 Reading Goals
The 2025 planning is official! As per recent years, I have forgone year long TBRs of books I want to read and instead have given myself some goals and joined some year long reading challenges to challenge my reading and read the kinds of books I want. Goal #1 - Read 50 books Easy start. … Continue reading 2025 Reading Goals
Spotify Wrapped Book Tag 2024
I was reminded of this tag from laceanddaggerbooks. The idea of this challenge is to put your 2024 playlist on shuffle, and for the first three to five songs, you need to pick a book you read in 2024 that fits that song! This year, I've included a link to the song (on YouTube, I … Continue reading Spotify Wrapped Book Tag 2024
Books on My Winter 2024-2025 To-Read List | Top Ten Tuesdays
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's topic is "Books on My Winter 2024-2025 To-Read … Continue reading Books on My Winter 2024-2025 To-Read List | Top Ten Tuesdays