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#unpopularopinion I really enjoyed Head Cases with its unique characters and special FBI division. I like the concept of PAR. This sequel did not work for me at all. The characters felt lifeless and the plot, which should have had me on the edge of my seat while they investigated and connected two cases, was tedious. Also, going into dangerous situations without back up is a lazy plot device. It angers me every time. 🤬 #bookspin #netgalley

One week into the new year isn‘t too late to post my 2026 reading plans, right?! And yes, like every year, I hope to read down my TBR. I hope to use #BookSpin, #192030, and #50x50 (which I‘ll post more about in a separate post!) to help me with that.

Taking stock of my 2025 reading, I did make a dent in my physical TBR: 53 print books +3 Kindle. ALMOST 1/2 library, 1/2 owned.
Own: 53
Own Kindle: 3
Own re-read: 14
Library: 78
Library re-read: 7
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I expected Marcellus to be more central and necessary to the story than he actually was. I liked the beginning and the end, but was bored by the rest.

Tova reminded me so much of Britt-Marie that I kept forgetting the book took place in the Pacific Northwest 😂

2/80

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First book finished in 2026! A group of aspiring mystery writers, including Vera‘s neighbor, is gathered at a writers‘ retreat in a windswept seaside manor. And then someone is murdered!!

I liked this better than Silent Voices, and the narrator did a good job with the audiobook. It‘s a pick. However: Way too much of Vera‘s cranky interior dialogue. Also too much of some of the witnesses/ suspects calling her fat. #serieslove2026 #bookspin

This was a beautiful and touching story!

I loved the premise. It‘s about a magical bookshop that only appears during cherry blossom season and when certain conditions are met (the person has to be reading the same passage at the same time as the owner). I love reading books about books so naturally the story appealed to me.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/review-the-vanishing-cherry-bloss...

Thank you to the Litten who put this book on my radar. I couldn't put it down. I loved how she wove together the stories with the history of organ transplants. I knew how it all ended, but I still held my breath once everything was put in motion. So many moving parts that had to be orchestrated perfectly. What a way to kick off my nonfiction goals in the new year.

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January #bookspin complete @TheAromaofBooks
#nonfiction2026

This chunkster is a soft pick. Powerful generational story of a predominately Black family with Native American and white ancestors woven in. Storyline of the early family members is incredible, as is the modern day one. But dang, this beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful novel needed an editor! Too many details, words, on the less than interesting love life of one of the young modern female characters. #chunksterchallenge2026. #bookspin

This book is a pick for me - although not a standout. A quicker and enjoyable read about women and how they assisted with the radar work during WWII. Loved learning about how radar played a roll in WWII despite it being a new technology. It was a good blend of learning about how radar technology worked/was used with the other storylines going on. It is pretty easy to see where the book is going but still well written and an enjoyable read.

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These are my January challenges picks📚🤓Thanks so much for hosting♥️♥️

excited for this month‘s #bookspinbingo 🙌🏻

#bookspin: echo nova
#doublespin: from the valley we rise