pickThis is a pick for me, but I predict it won't be for everyone. It is a slow burn, and while I enjoyed the plot device that was turning The Book into a narrator, the dialogue between The Book and Benny might be a bridge to far for some readers. Loved the emphasis on the importance of books in our lives, somewhat meh on the depictions of mental health struggles...
Anyway, first novel finished in 2022!
pickFirst book finished in 2022 and it was incredible. The author has a fascinating way of weaving together history and culture, and then tying both into his own personal life. Nearly every essay found me researching online to find a performance, or a picture, or more information about a topic. The writing was strong and poetic and tender and alive. An absolutely fantastic read.
And #BookspinBingo because why not! 😆
Hoping to make a dent this year!
Better late than never - my January #Bookspin list. I'm very excited to jump back in!
@TheAromaofBooks
pickOoooh, I think I found a new series I am going to love! These weird, sad kids just grabbed me from the start.
pickThis novel took a while to get into - its gorgeously written, but so so bleak. However, once I was engaged I was totally along for the ride. This has hard, upsetting subject matter, but so many interesting things to say about family, and religion, and strength. Will definitely be picking up the sequel.
#bookspin #doublespin
@TheAromaofBooks
Current audio - really loving all the complex family relationships here.
bailedMy #bookspin selection for July - this is a fascinating idea, but entirely too academic for me in this stage of my life.
@TheAromaofBooks
Well, June was a gigantic Bookspin fail, so here's hoping July looks better. 😆
Here's my July list!
@TheAromaofBooks
I think I missed last month entirely?!?
Anyway, here's my June Bookspin list. (Better late than never...😆)
@TheAromaofBooks
Late getting this posted, but here is my April #bookspin list. Now to go find out what my numbers are this month!!
@TheAromaofBooks
Oooooh, I did not see THIS one coming!!
Hello #LMPBC Group T!!
Do any of these look fun for our thriller round??
@Alfrazier21 @Tattooedteacher @Kappadeemom
Hey there #LMPBC Group J!!
Any of these look good for our historical fiction round??
@rsteve388 @DarcysMom @ncsufoxes
Well, of course I'm late posting this, but I had my best month ever for #bookspin in January, so I'm super excited to get started for February!
@TheAromaofBooks
Mikki Kendall making me feel uncomfortable in a lot of ways....read this book.
pickFirst novel by an Omani woman translated into English - it's more a character study than a novel, imo, but still a fascinating look into the life of a village in Oman.
pickWell this was a fun read! I've got a bunch of more serious books coming up, so this was a fantastic palate cleanser in between. Also my January #doublespin pick!
@TheAromaofBooks
so-soThis was a fine novel, but not at all what I was expecting, so it probably won't be memorable.
It was my #bookspin pick and my first #kidspickmybooks selection for January, so one more off the shelves!
@TheAromaofBooks
My goodness, I loved the reading of this book. I loved rooting for Addie, and Henry, and even sometimes Luc. So much fun to immerse myself in this world.
@Littlewolf1 it will be heading your way soon!
@booksellerofyourdiscontent @PandaPanda
#LPBC #GroupP
pickThis is a pretty spectacular debut novel. I was absolutely enthralled from line one. Gorgeous prose, wonderful characters - this is a gem that should not be overlooked.
#Booked2021 #AuthorsLastNameBeginsWithABOrC
#2020Favorites #FictionEdition #Part2
This is How You Lose...- best time-travel sci-fi romance I've ever read.
My Calamity Jane - this series is nothing but a frolic and I am HERE FOR IT.
Transcendent Kingdom - I could not stop reading this story of a girl trying to use science to figure out her family.
The Prettiest Star - so beautiful and so heartbreaking.
#2020favorites #YAedition
Breadcrumbs - based on "The Snow Queen" - Hazel fights for her bff.
Igniting Darkness - not the best technically, but the final installment in a series I've loved.
Thorn - retelling of The Goose Girl - loved the strong, kind heroine.
The Extraordinaries - last book of 2020, and a complete delight from start to finish. Smart, weird teens are so great.
#2020favorites #FictionEdition #Part1
Song of Achilles - retelling of the story of Achilles & Patroclus, emphasising humanity's capacity to love.
Overstory - trees are important to my family, so this story of the connection of life & trees hit home.
Beauty of Your Face - the story of a woman returning to faith later in life is powerful.
Tell the Wolves I'm Home - the forbidden bond b/t June & Toby, her uncle's partner, is heartbreaking.
#2020Favorites #NonfictionEdition
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Native - a beautifully written, challenging and hopeful book about finding and honoring your identity in the world.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Letter from Birmingham Jail - I will never not feel like I missed out by not having this seminal work taught in school.
The New Jim Crow - eyeopening and heartbreaking exploration of America's systemically racist prison system.
pickI find this short volume to be a very interesting and illuminating read about the complexities that are inherent when a writer engages with Appalachia. I find it whets my appetite for learning more about the region. I do think the author at times betrays her anger at JD Vance and his book Hillbilly Elegy, and that pulls me just a bit out of the point she is trying to make. Overall, a really good read.
#2020Favorites #GraphicNovelEdition
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐They Called Us Enemy - George Takei's graphic memoir of his family's time in an internment camp.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Cardboard Kingdom - Mid-grade about neighborhood kids learning to appreciate each other & solve problems.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Snow, Glass, Apple - dark retelling of the Snow White story.
Today I Learned that the term "redneck" actually came from a 1920s coal worker's rebellion, and now songs like "Red Neck Woman" seem gross.
#TheMoreYouKnow
Just signed up for this year's #booked2021 challenge - here's hoping I can knock this one out in 2021!
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage
This book has one of the best prologues I've EVER read.
@bluestocking.book.nerd this one arrived safely & I'm looking forward to jumping in.
#lmpbc #groupL
@Shakespearience @ads0123
@ads0123 this one is headed your way!
@bluestocking.book.nerd I loved it SO much! Cannot wait for #2.
#lmpbc #groupL
@Shakespearience
Watched this classic with the kiddos this week - it's fun to see their reactions to the ridiculous situations!
#wintergames2020 #teamreadnosedreindeer
#teammovie
@StayCurious
pickFinished this one today - fun, as I would expect from Scalzi.
My third book completed for the #wintersolstice readathon and #dashingdecember readathon, which fulfills that goal. I have averaged 2 hours per day of reading, so I'm going to call that one good as well!
#holidayread #wintergames2020
#teamreadnosedreindeer
@StayCurious
Gonna jump in on this one as well - goals will be to average 12 hours of reading per week & finish at least four books. Whee!
#shutdownreadathon
@Squidget
I have been really enjoying the "brain candy" of these Christmas novellas this year.
#holidayreads #wintergames2020
#teamreadnosedreindeer
@StayCurious
These collections from NPR were really fun listening as I was wrapping/cooking/walking the past few days.
#holidayreads #wintergames2020
#teamreadnosedreindeer
@StayCurious
Christmas morning #uglysweater #christmastree #selfie
Merry Christmas! Let's get some coffee and do this!!
#wintergames2020 #teamreadnosedreindeer
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