bailedThis is probably a combination of “this December sucks” and “I do not like the audiobook narrator”, but I just can‘t bring myself to switch to my Kobo to read more. The plot feels very similar to another book I dnf‘d in the last 2 months, so maybe it‘s just the trope. I hope not, as it used to be one of my faves. Anywho…officially bailing on my December #bookspin.
pickInfamous hitmen Charlie and Eli Sisters have been sent by the Commodore to dispatch one Hermann Kermit Warm, but on the way Eli begins to have an existential crisis. Finding himself with empathy for his bum horse, Tub, and a growing conviction that he might better enjoy life as a shopkeeper, Eli considers retirement. An unexpected final reckoning might make the choice for him. Richly drawn characters and a dose of dark humor make this one shine.
My #BookSpin list for January 2025! It‘s mostly fresh picks with only a few veterans from last year.
I‘m excited for this new year of reading. I‘m going to focus strongly on reading books I own so I should be able to get to more books from this challenge than previous years. My personal library needs a serious clearing out. 😅
In looking at my overstuffed bookshelves, I realized had quite a few books I would most likely never read, because I‘m “allergic” to chunksters, and continually avoid them. So I decided to challenge myself to read 3 chunksters this year. All are welcome to join me. My definition of a chunkster is any book over 500 pages long, but feel free to use whatever definition makes sense to you.
The rules are simple:
1. Begin reading a chunkster. ⬇️
bailedMade quick work of my December #bookspin pick by…not finishing it. I knew this was headed for the DNF pile when I had to look up 10 words in the first few pages, and the unstable mother displayed a penchant for speaking in Shakespeare quotes. I have nothing against learning new words, but it felt very much like a book that was going to prioritize style over story, and I just don‘t have the energy for that kind of thing right now. Next!
And that‘s a wrap for 2024 #bookspin! I only had one book that I didn‘t finish in the selected month (River Mumma). Always a fun challenge to help keep me on top of my reading goals. A huge thank you to @TheAromaofBooks for hosting.
(Seeing the books altogether makes me realize how many genres I cover.)
Up next! A very pretty edition, too!
It‘s my October #bookspin pick. @TheAromaofBooks
#bookspinbingo
pickI want to make everyone read this book. The audiobook (read by the author) was fantastic. My brain can't comprehend how terrifying the migration had to be for a 9 year old boy surrounded by complete strangers. Javier's story is a powerful reminder of the risks undocumented immigrants take to enter the USA for the hope of a better life.
#nonfiction2024
December #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
