Finished another read. I can appreciate this story, and it was actually a surprise and clever ending, but a bit too slow at the start, for me, to truly draw me in.

My next read, and because I'm in Portugal, featuring a glass of vinho verde. #booktenof2024

Vacation time is the best time to get reading done, and this was a great read. Pictured here is not the book, but is instead what I ate as I finished it up. #coffeewithmilk #pasteldenata #booknineof2024

Beach day reads. #vacationreading

Dropped the ball on reading recently, but picked it up again on vacation to Portugal. #whatiread

Next up, a gift from my mom. #booknineof2024

Another one down, and a very easy read! I remembered this book much differently and did not think I'd enjoy it, but in all honesty, I have no idea why I felt that way. A misplaced memory, perhaps. #bookeightof2024

Warm summer days call for reading outside with your plants!

Next up. #bookeightof2024

Couldn't put this down. 4.5/5 stars at a minimum. #booksevenof2024

Great read. Stayed up late to finish it. #booksixof2024

Starting my next read. I liked the movie, so hopefully the book holds up. #booksixof2024

Finally finished this after many starts and stops over the last couple of years. It took me a while to get into the story and I didn't really appreciate the book until the last few chapters when it all came together. I can see why it's a classic read, but it didn't quite do it for me (which explains why I took so long to make it through). #bookfiveof2024

Just checking in! I've been slowly picking my way through Catch-22. I've tried to read this a few times now, but I end up putting it aside after a few chapters for another book. I've made it further along this time around and I'm determined to see it through and finish it. #whatiread #tbr #bookfiveof2024

Slowly making my way through this series! #bookfourof2024

I had some major throwbacks to reading this as a child. Still loved it. #bookthreeof2024

Second read of 2024 and I finished it in three days. This was a Christmas gift from my mom and I couldn't put it down. #booktwoof2024

A classic. My mother bought me a boxed set of the series, and I've been thinking about reading them all for a while. This brought back some lovely childhood memories for me. #startedin2023finishedin2024 #whatiread #booktwelveof2023 #bookoneof2024

I don't usually like celebrity memoirs, but I was struck by just how sad Jill's story was. Glad I gave this one a shot. #bookelevenof2023

Picked this up in advance of a 10-hour flight. It was a fantastic light read, while still telling a very engrossing story, and was well written. The ending felt a little bit like an after school special (not a spoiler; just my opinion), but that didn't ruin the experience for me at all. #booktenof2023

Read this entire book in one day. I honestly could not put it down. #booknineof2023

Just devoured this book. A fantastic and compelling read. #bookeightof2023

This book was tragic and beautiful at once, and I'm so glad I chose it. #booksevenof2023

Flew through this one. I grabbed it off a shelf at a used book store I discovered recently and am very happy with my choice. #booksixof2023

One of my top five favourite books of all time. Great choice for a re-read. #bookfiveof2023

#bookfourof2023 a birthday gift from my best friend.

This got off to a slow start for me (and I mean SLLLLOOOOOOWWWW), but it picked up and kept my interest about halfway through. I later learned this is the third of a trilogy, but I didn't feel like I was missing something by not having read the first two books first.

Catching up on some reading before it gets too hot to be outside.

Been a minute for me! Just coming here to say hi and show off how I'm starting my sunny Sunday. 😎☀️

If this doesn't describe me, I don't know what does. 😂 #bookthreeof2023

I first read this in Grade 8 (circa 2002-03). I did not truly appreciate the book's satire until very recently. It was great to go back and discover it anew, and I was surprised that the same feeling of unease at the end of the book that I felt in Grade 8 still persists. #whatiread #booktwoof2023

I'm back! It's been so long. I went through a streak where I just couldn't read and I hated it. In order to get myself back into reading, I went to an old favourite - The Great Gatsby (my well-worn copy is pictured here). Hoping that now that I've finished this read, I can get back into it more consistently. #bookoneof2023

Jumping on the Colleen Hoover train next - my best friend lent me this. #bookfourof2022

How many months did it take me to start this? Too many. How many days did it take me to read it? Two. Couldn't put it down unless I had to.

This is as good of a next choice as any! I think I bought this on Amazon a while back. Not sure what drew me to it, so we will find out! #tbr #whatirread #bookthreeof2022

Great read! I remember that moment when I got hooked only a few chapters in.

My next read, from the cozy comfort of my back deck! #booktwoof2022

Finished up while sitting on my deck in the sun. 🌞 This was a speedy read for me. I don't always enjoy memoirs but I liked Marie Henein's because her writing style and story-telling were to the point and didn't belabour anything. I think I'd have enjoyed more stories from her law school days, as it felt like she went straight from youth to practice, but it's not my story to tell, just to absorb and enjoy.

My next book, and technically my first read of 2022. My copy is inscribed with this note from my aunt who bought it for me. 🥰 #whatiread #bookoneof2022

Finally finished it! It didn't take me so long to finish Planet Simpson because it was a bad read; I really enjoyed it. I blame my workload and my reading habits. As far as Planet Simpson goes, it felt like a memoir of the 90s and early 00s. It was a lot to take it and I think it would take a few more reads to absorb all the information. It felt like reading a podcast in a way and I am glad I found it.

Forgot how great it is to sit down somewhere with a drink and READ.

Also laughed at this one.

I don't know if this counts as a quote from Chris Turner or not but I laughed hard either way.

This is a bit of a different read for me, compared to all the fiction. I've always loved The Simpsons and recently discovered a Simpsons rewatch podcast. The two hosts recommended this book for every Simpsons fan and even had the author on their show a few times! I was sold. #booktenof2021

Finished this up as I saw outside enjoying one of the last sunny days of the fall (I assume). This was a great read. I have always been a sucker for historical novels and wartime novels, so it was the best of both worlds for me.

Taking advantage of a warm September 30th to sit outside. ❤️

Been a minute for me. Finally taking the time to pick up a new book. I found this when perusing a bookstore in early April this year and it spoke to me. #booknineof2021

I hadn't read this book before! Love finding a new "first read" from Grafton.

My next read! #bookeightof2021

I saw the movie first before I got to the book. Even with the preconceived notions, I still really enjoyed the book. Easy read.