Hey y'all, For those that know me, y'all know that I've been struggling hard in reaching a goal. Reading 50 books in a month. Now technically, I cheated. I read a lot of short books. I am still counting it however. I've got a lot of books for this post and I'm going to try … Continue reading February Wrap Up 2023: I FINALLY DID IT! I Read 50 Books in a Month!!!!
Netgalley Review: The First Sister
Book Title: The First Sister Author: Linden Lewis Series: Trilogy Genre: Sci-fi Publisher: Simon and Schuster Page Count: 400 Notes/TW: graphic violence, murder, implied torture, threats of sexual violence, implied sexual assault, implied rape, child prostitution, loss of bodily autonomy, non consensual surgery, human experimentation, gender dysphoria, misgendering, PTSD, racism, (?) Goodreads Summary: First Sister … Continue reading Netgalley Review: The First Sister
Book Review: I Who Have Never Known Men
I'll not lie, the cover drew me in. Book Title: I Who Have Never Known Men Author: Jacqueline Harpman Series: Standalone Genre: Translated, Adult Fiction, Sci-fi/Dystopian Publisher: Seven Stories Press, Avon Eos Page Count: 200 Notes: translated from the French in 1995. TW for death of a loved one, suicide, and starvation Goodreads Summary: WITH … Continue reading Book Review: I Who Have Never Known Men
Book Review: Filthy Animals
I'm kinda "meh" on the cover in all honesty. Book Title: Filthy Animals Book Author: Brandon Taylor Series: Anthology Genre: Adult Fiction, Short Stories Publisher: Penguin Random House Page Count: 300 Notes: I was made aware that his book, Real Life was a favorite of many friends and it was semi popular when it was … Continue reading Book Review: Filthy Animals
Weekly Check-in #1 for 2023: I Read 15 books so far
I'm starting my Goodreads Goal small, at 50 books, and so far I'm well ahead of schedule! I'm at ten books and counting. Mostly fantasy, with a couple light hearted historical romances flung in to avoid the dreaded slump. 5 ⭐! 5 ⭐! 5 ⭐ re-read 3 ⭐ 5 ⭐ re-read Netgalley RTC 5 ⭐, … Continue reading Weekly Check-in #1 for 2023: I Read 15 books so far
Book Review: Never Die by Rob J Hayes
Hello Everyone, Book Title: Never Die Author: Rob J Hayes Genre: Fantasy Publisher: self published (?) Page Count: 300 Series: Standalone, but part of the Mortal Techniques series. Goodreads Summary: The Mortal Techniques novels are a series of stand-alone stories that can be read entirely independently, set in the award-winning Mortal Techniques universe. Samurai, shinigami, … Continue reading Book Review: Never Die by Rob J Hayes
January TBR 2023: Can I Read 50 Books in a Month?!
Happy New Year!!! 🥳🎉🥳 If you saw that I have a huge challenge to Read My Shelf down a hundred books, then you'll know I'm going to put in serious effort in making that goal happen. I used to read hefty amounts as a kid. I could easily manage 50 small chapbooks a month. But … Continue reading January TBR 2023: Can I Read 50 Books in a Month?!
2023 Goals + Reading Plans: Ambitious As Usual
Hello Everyone, I have already posted about my "Read 100 Books Challenge", now I am focusing on which books. I'm in the mood for a few rereads but also I have specific reading plans in place. Let me show you what I am reading for January 1. I read this book back in October 2021 … Continue reading 2023 Goals + Reading Plans: Ambitious As Usual
December Reading Plans: Preparing for Read 100 Books Challenge
Hello Everyone, My reading plans for December are light and easy. I'm just going to mostly mood read and catch up on a few things here and there. I'm also going to plan to read 100 books for the start of next month, January, for the Read Your Books Challenge. I've modified the challenge to … Continue reading December Reading Plans: Preparing for Read 100 Books Challenge
TBR Tuesday: Reading All the Things!
Hello Everyone, I'm now going to post my tbrs on Tuesday and my weekly check-ins on Friday. I hope to stick to the schedule but with my scattered mind we'll see. Here's what I'm working on! Current Reads ITS FINALLY HERE!!! My library copy of Babel has come in! I hope to start reading it … Continue reading TBR Tuesday: Reading All the Things!