I put this as a pick because I know if I read it at a different time I would have enjoyed this book more. I like TJ Klune‘s writing and world building. But since I just finished one of his books I didn‘t care for, I didn‘t like this one as much. As the audiobook person was the same for both.

#unreadbookshelfchallenge

The second story in “Let It Snow”.

Frankly I am just not a fan of John Green‘s writing. The ending is good, but the rest leading up to it was too pretentious for my taste.

The first of three short stories in “Let It Snow”, I was going to leave it as one but the second story is not as good.

The Jubilee Express
Jubilee, stranded in an unknown town after her train was halted by a blizzard meets Stuart and his perky mom.

A cute, quick short read.

#unreadshelfchallenge

A children‘s novel full of wonderful illustrations of Wander, a wolf, journeying over a thousand miles in search of a home.

I enjoyed this book immensely.

#unreadshelfchallenge

One of my favorite authors created a writer‘s guide for anyone to be able to write.

It definitely inspired me to write, but what I loved most is her anecdotes about her life and choices that she made to get to writing.

#unreadshelfchallenge

This was a reread. The first time around was a so-so, but as an audiobook, it was much closer to a pick.

First, I really enjoy this author‘s writing style and the way he tells the story.

Second, while I agree with the politics mentioned in this novel and understand why he felt the need to write it in.

It made me enjoy this book less than his usual because at times it felt too much.

After a year and a half hiatus from my reading journey. I am back at my original challenge of trying to read all the books I own. I put all 119 unread book titles into an antique teapot and I draw each book. It‘s been working except I keep buying more. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

Sage wants to be a professional basketball player as she navigates her life in a neighborhood on fire.

This was the hardest book for me to get through. It was not bad, but it was not great either.

A sometimes heartbreaking story of a girls life growing up on Mango Street.

There are a lot of great one liners in this book. It also at times left you wishing for more information before it went to the next page.

I had a bit of a hard time starting and staying with this book. But it‘s a cute little romance.

Dawn plans a big sleepover to celebrate a big event.

I used to read these when I was a child. My dad got these from a storage unit. I enjoyed this just as much as I did when I was a kid.

A novella by one of my favorite authors. Mr. Bachman has such a wonderful was of storytelling that captures your attention and plays on your emotions.

- A story of getting older and losing your memory.

Finished rereading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer‘s Stone for about the twentieth time, but this time with the illustrated book by Minalima. It‘s wonderful to see full pages worth of illustrations highlighting the details of the book.

Even though it‘s Friday, I‘m working on developing my self-esteem and this is a great opportunity to do so. #wondrouswednesday

1. My job
2. Maintaining patience
3. Organizing chaos
4. Being optimistic
5. Making To do Lists
6. Finances
7. …tbd

I have no clue on the rest.

@Eggs @Texreader

The final book of the Folk of the Air trilogy.

A very perky girl with a squirrel tail and squirrel qualities saves the day from villainy.

It took me almost a quarter of the book to realize that this was a Marvel book and character.

The second book that follows Jude‘s journey through fairy land.

The third book in this group focuses on little Ruby, the elephant. Even though this book is catered to kids, I absolutely adore them but also the author really strives to research about the animals she‘s writing about, I hope she keeps on.

Jude, a human, stuck in the fairy world where her step father lives strives to make a name for herself.

Holly Black really likes her plot twist. That‘s all I‘m going to say.

Soon to be graduated, Mikey has a hard time dealing with the upcoming changes to his life meanwhile there is an apocalypse occurring in the background that semi affects the main characters friend group.

I feel like there were way too many random loose ends that was forgotten or edited out or it was on purpose, but it made the book feel unfinished.

A ship of whales goes searching for Toby Wick.

Holy heck, I enjoyed this book.

“Death is coming. Death I cannot prevent. Large and multiple. But there is one life, perhaps, that I can save. And sure that is how the war ends. Not in cataclysm. But in the small saving of a life. I May not know my own mind, but I know that I will not become a devil.”
This book about whales going after Toby Wick has no right to be this good. I highly recommend.

This book did not age well. Or maybe I have grown past the angsty teen hate drama. I used to love to read this book at least once a year while growing up but I could barely get through all of the judgment and self pity that that main character “dishes” out.

A newly wed wife is completely overshadowed by the wonderful late wife of Mr. DeWinter.

I enjoyed this book but felt like it could have been cut in half if the main character and her husband spoke to each other about what was bothering them.

I‘m quite proud of how my bookshelf is turning out. I haven‘t had one for a bit.

A novella about a wealthy man coming to terms with his diagnosis and the way he had lived his life.

Fredrik Bachman is one of my favorite authors, I just love his writing style that makes you love the character even when they are not always the greatest.

I started this book on a plane trip to Seattle. It held my attention long enough to go back to it later this month. A harrowing story about a mother trying to survive during the Great Depression. A tough book to read as a mom. I can‘t imagine the choices that had to be made at that time to survive and ensure your kids survived as well.

This book had been on my shelf for years and I always avoided it because of the title. I had no interest. I purchased the book because of the cover…never judge a book by its cover or it‘s title. After a two month cold spell in reading, I finished this book in three nights (only about 30 minutes or so on a good day, mom of a toddler and it‘s virus season). It‘s heartbreaking and captivating. I highly recommend this for a quick read!

Elsa deals with the loss of her grandmother by going on a hunt for letters left behind from her grandmother.

I enjoy the authors writing style immensely, he tends to make all the characters connected in a way to where each character no matter how minor has some kind of tug at your heart.

An account from an unnamed man‘s encounter with the aggresive martians who invade London.

A quick read that kept my attention.

The tale of Sephe‘s family free from slavery dealing with the consequences of her actions to save her children from becoming slaves again.

This book is heartbreaking and devastating to know that the harsh, repugnant treatment of African Americans in the United States happened in real life and people should never have to deal with the trauma of not owning their own life.

A compilation of ten stories by nine authors about some “bad” kids who are in the woods trying to make it back to camp.

Excellent read, but read at your own risk, some heavy subjects in a few stories.

Edward, a newspaper writer, seeks to go on an adventure like no other to impress his girl, Gladys. This adventure takes Edward to an undiscovered part of the world that hosts some creatures never before seen alive before.

Slightly droning, long story that took forever to get to the interesting part.

Book 2 in the Red Rising series, Darrow has made it past the tests from the first book and finds himself in a series of other tests to gain leadership amongst the golds.

For me, this book dragged a little bit in the middle like the author could not figure out what needed to happen but the ending definitely packed a wallop to keep you wanting more.

#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

1) I play a daily puzzle/word game on my phone every morning. I feel like it helps wakes me up and gets me ready to start the day. At night, I put my boy to bed and hold him for a little bit watching him sleep. His little baby snores and sounds takes all the stress of the day away.

2. I try to, but not always.

3. I need noise. @Texreader that tinnitus is the worst sometimes.

Thanks for the tag @Texreader

One day, Ed witnesses a pathetic bank robbery and stops the robber. Since that time, Ed begins to receive an Ace from the card deck with a list of people to give a message to. Each one is different from the next as Ed moves forward with these weird requests.

An enjoyable short novel written by the author of one of my favorite books.

For the first time in several years, we have been able to enjoy free comic book day.

Darrow, born a red, must become a gold to start a revolution of his people.

A way more hard core hunger games. Highly recommend

A romance of true love.

I needed a break from long novels.

A tale of a dog named Buck who moves from California to the cold of the Yukon and his little adventures to becoming wild.

Definitely recommend this book. I love the poetic descriptions of Janie‘s life and world and the love she comes to find.

I can‘t tell if I liked this book or was completely bored by the book. I felt like I was slightly going mad from it. Maybe that was Dostoyevsky‘ point.

Scary! 😳

Danny Torrance has something called the shining. When his dad gets a job at the hotel during the winter, they learn that the hotel has some secrets of its own.

I started off thinking I was not going to like this book *judging a book by its cover*, however, I really enjoyed Emma terrible attempts at matchmaking and her conversations with Mr. Knightly.

After the sinking of the Galaxy, a yacht filled with the rich and famous, Benji and a few others survive on the lifeboat with a man who claims he is god.

I loved this book. It is hilarious, I was expecting this book to be serious like most classics. However, I giggled so much as each person went through their mess.

Yunior narrates the story of Oscar Wao, an overweight Dominican growing up in New Jersey.

The story focuses on how his family has bad luck, fuku, and trying to defeat but I think most of their problems would be solved if they didn‘t believe liars so much.

I really enjoyed this tale immensely even if half the time, I was getting frustrated with their decisions.

After the superflu wipes out most of the population, a battle of good versus evil takes over the country.

Definitely worth the 48 hours of listening. I‘m beginning to consider myself a Stephen King fan.