Getting my stack of books together for April and it's about a half a cat high. It's way too ambitious given I don't read that many physical books any more. We'll see though. I do have spring break and lighter nights coming up. I'll tag the books in the comments because I also have a bunch of audiobooks and kindle books I want to get to too. Oh and a trip to the library today to pick up some more holds...
#BookspinBingo @TheAromaOfBooks
pickI loved this book the first time I'd read it a number of years ago and the reading experience was just as great the second time around. I enjoyed reading along with #HashtagBrigade even though I fell behind. @BarkingMadRun
I also enjoyed the 2018 TV series based on the book.
#52bookclub25 (In the public domain)
#gottacatchemall (Tauros: a gang of some type) @PuddleJumper
April 2025 #BookSpinBingo list
1 - 8) - Buddyreads for #NaturaLitsy #VirginiaBloomsberries #LiteraryClub #BookedinTime #AuthorAMonth #HashtagBrigade #WithTheBanned #LosersClub #SheSaid
@TheAromaofBooks
#weeklyfavorites
@Read4Life
A wonderful reread for me, thanks to @BarkingMadRead and the #hashtagbrigade.
pickWhat a wonderful read ! My first time reading with the #HashtagBrigade that added to the fun ! Great characters & many twists & turns ! Thanks to @BarkingMadRead for hosting ! Also qualifies for a #BitsyChunster for #ChunksterChallange2025
pickTwo thumbs up 👍! This was my 3rd time reading this and it never disappoints-especially since I never remember the details! 😆 If you‘re going to read one Victorian Gothic novel, make it this one; epistolatory and perfectly paced. Thank you to @BarkingMadRead for leading the #HashtagBrigade ! 🙏
This counts toward my #AllergictoChunksters / #ChunksterChallenge2025 at 626 pages!
I listen to this mostly and the Blackstone audio production was 👌
pickThis was a fun heist story!
The premise is basically Crazy Rich Asians meets Ocean‘s Eight, which I loved. The plot is essentially a mashup of the two. I thought the story was super entertaining and amusing. I wasn‘t shocked at any of the twists and turns at the end because it was slightly reminiscent of Ocean‘s Eight‘s heist.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/03/20/review-women-of-good-fortune/
Ok #hashtagbrigade here is our April/May book! This book has 59 chapters! This is open to everyone, just remember that my hashtags are often ridiculous and always chapter spoilers, so don‘t read my post until you‘ve read the day‘s chapter! We will read a chapter a day, starting April 1. Drop a comment below if you are joining in!
via @barkingmadread
pickI had so much fun reading this with the #HashtagBrigade, although I still question my judgment in deciding to read both this and Nicholas Nickleby simultaneously. This was a re-read for me, but I remembered little about the twists and turns of the narrative, so the unveiling of the various secrets and plots was still largely a surprise. 😆 Also, I‘m happy to report that my review from August 2011 still holds up! ⤵️
pick#hashtagbrigade @BarkingMadRead
A heart-pounding sensational read, blending elements of mystery, romance, and psychological drama. Told in an epistolary style, Collins is able to explore multiple perspectives from a myriad of characters to piece together the mystery of the woman in white. The novel's greatest strength lies in its characters, especially Marian, who stands out as a strong, intelligent, and resourceful woman ... ⬇️
PS If I have time I want to use my free spaces for ARCs, #BookedInTime, #SeriesLove, and catch up on all the books I wanted to read in Q1 that I never got to.
Book 1
Whew this took a while. I need to think of a better system for next month 🤓 🤓 22h