pickOh, the deaths were really good. All my guesses about the murder's identity were completely wrong, which I much appreciated. My only complaint was that the (white male) author briefly mentioned that the main character was a black woman in the first chapter, then proceeded to never mention race again. Probably not a big deal to most, but it annoyed me. Overall, it was a great thriller.
Dec #bookspin complete! @TheAromaofBooks
pickAnother solid book with Hercule Poirot getting to the bottom of things. One perk of audio is that I find it more difficult to figure out the killer, so I just go along for the ride.
Published 1936 for #192025 @Librarybelle and my November #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks
pickWhat a fun and exciting graphic novel!
The book is set in 1992 and is about 5 high schoolers who play a role-playing game that comes alive. It reminded me of Jumanji and the Gryphons and Gargoyles season of Riverdale.
The story was easy to follow along. I liked how the characters were introduced with a short bio stating their name, age, and clique.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/review-creatures-corridors/
pickThis book was so hard to read. Not because it's boring or badly written, but because of the topic. Fatphobia is deeply rooted in our society and keeps on destroying lives. Yes, fatphobia kills. That's why this book is so important. Read it! We all are a part of it, unless we decide to quit it. Especially the chapter about fatphobia and racism/colonialism taught me a lot.
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pickThis was a cute Christmas romance!
The story was hilarious. The fake dating at Christmas was an entertaining premise. This truly was a romantic comedy. There were so many laugh out loud and crazy moments.
There were also a lot of pop culture references throughout which I enjoyed. They added to the humor of the story.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/review-christmas-fling/
pickThis historical fiction novel is essential a narrative memoir of the author's grandmother who moved from Korea to Japan in the 1930s to pursue an education. But rampant racism and anti-Korean sentiment in Japan made her dreams of becoming a teacher and later a nurse incredibly difficult to achieve without sacrificing her ideals and identity. It was also my #bookspin for #bookspinbingo this month
pickIt‘s difficult to explain why this book is so engaging, not gratuitous or emotionally manipulative. But quiet, reflective, and yes, at times, funny. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
pick#SunriseAndBook
I had been meaning to read this. I‘m glad it was chosen for my December #bookspin.
I feel like everyone else has already read it, but if not it‘s about a 9th grade girl who was raped at a party and her struggles afterwards. I believe it‘s often read in school, and also has been banned in places. Jason Reynolds‘s afterword is another excellent perspective.
