Wanted to be productive. Got the hoover out. Hoovered up the only working lighter in the house. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Honestly, I need to stop doing chores and sit down and read.

#ARC #MountARC #NetGalley

#52bookclub25

After what happened in book 1 and 2, Miss Percy and her growing entourage need to bite the bullet and travel to London. Two growing dragons in London, what could possibly go wrong?

The epilogue hints at further adventures.

4.5/5 stars

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

When your teenagers go on an outing and bring you back an ass. 😛

#RaisingReaders

Review from a week ago. Forgot to post here.

Book has been re-issued.

Not a typical Klune book, but somehow still a typical Klune book. I enjoyed the story, yet it took me a while to get into the story.

https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/95a128b0-06a6-4806-bf96-2f227a24956f

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

It's been two weeks and 17 books since I read a book with dragons. Time to enjoy the third book in the Miss Percy's Guide series.

Book not in database, I've tagged the first book in the series.

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

This hit slightly differently from the first two. Not in a bad way, just different. Not as funny, but strangely wholesome or healing. Yes, I know that sounds weird for a 🌶️Dark RomCom.

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

Haven't done a #5JoysFriday in a while, @DebinHawaii

Clockwise starting top center:
📷 kefir grains have multiplied and I've run out of friends to donate them to
📷 #GhostCat being extra cuddly
📷 Landlord finished sanding the concrete floors in the flat below mine, took him 3 days. 😫
📷 Teenager exploring her 🎂gifts. Books and I might have splurge on StrayKids™️ merch
📷 Baked the perfectest cheese cake so far

I'm not quite sure what all this #Steampunk story was about, but I liked it.

Piccadilly is a thief. He runs, is shot and ends up on an aether ship that's manned by a very diverse crew. The ship is harvesting phlogiston.

There is some romance. There's some spice. There are monstrous sky-kraken.

The #audiobook was great, especially since most of the story is in Piccadilly's pidgin.

Maggie and Cole meet on the set of a period drama. Maggie has recently changed professions and is the intimacy coordinator on set. Cole is one of the leading actors. There is a spark between them, but both being professionals they opt to not act on their attraction just yet.

I liked this slow-burn romance. It was well-researched and very well written.

A heist on a space station. A diverse crew. Hawaiian representation.

Reminded me a lot of the Ocean's films.

The world-building was good.

The ending felt rushed.

Low pick.

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #RaisingSteam next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on March 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

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#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #MakingMoney!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

Happy reading!

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25/52 and 3/3 LNY mini-challenge books for #52bookclub25

I know. I love a challenge.

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Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find the GOING POSTAL post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!

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Someone recommended this book after I complained about third act break-ups. This one doesn't feature this plot-trope.

Chloe and her father are getting by by making an "unnamed sauce" and selling it in their little village. Jeremy has been visiting the village for a few days every year, except the last three. She's just a village girl, he's a duke. He's going to leave again after a few days, she's going to pine for him. Or maybe not?

Chapter 13 - would someone who's read this please tell me this is going somewhere?

I'm bored. Close to Cumberbatch-Sherlock levels of bored.

#buddyread @Leniverse @Caroline2 @RaeLovesToRead

#ARC #MountARC

Chemistry and banter are off the charts.

I was laughing so loud my teenager told me to go TF to sleep twice, she heard me from the other end of the house.

Book not in database (yet)

And so it begins...

#buddyread @Leniverse @Caroline2 @RaeLovesToRead

Cover and blurb might make you think this is a fun read similar to Crazy Rich Asians, but it has darker vibes and definitely less crazy aunties and mothers.

I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Was about to pull the hoover out. #BookMail saved me. 😜

Unfortunately this is not a yellow cover. I might have to extend the #YellowNFShelf into a #YellowAndOrangeNFShelf - doesn't have quite the same ring to it though. 🤔

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

One Night (Hand) Stand is an #ARC provided by the author. #RomCom

Five Broken Blades, #audiobook, I'm reading it because a friend recommended it. Incidentally, the same friend who recommended Fourth Wing and I think we really don't have the same taste in books. I'm underwhelmed.

Both first books in series.

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

'Jane' fell off her horse, lost her memories and was taken in by Jasper and his sisters. They care wonderfully for her and try to help her get her memories back. Of course there are feelings between 'Jane' and Jasper. Alas, it's complicated.

Liked the writing and characters and hope this'll be a series. There are a lot of family members who need a HEA.

A longlist I've actually read a few works of.

https://bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-longlist/

January wrap up.

I re-read a few books. The Murderbot Diaries are my commute companion and I'm still not fed up with them. Alexis Hall is another comfort read.

47 read (incl 5 re-reads, 7 ARCs, 2 #AuldLangSpine, 20 #52bookclub25)
2 DNF'd

Ugh!!!!

Why???

#BookMail

Pub Day is 11 February

I deserve a medal, I read a book of epic fantasy. And I'm looking forward to the sequel.

Honestly enjoyed this multiple-POV book. Flawed characters: a young mage who can't wield magic and her mentor a disaster mage,... . A city in the desert, but it's under a huge glass dome. And there be dragons.

https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4e0c26e8-8b54-470f-b3ff-09aefe85d2fb

Published 28 January

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

#BookMail is being sniffer tested by #ShadowCat

It's official, there is an epic fantasy I like. 😮😮😮 😁😁

Book was published today, I'm 89% done with the #NetGalley #ARC.

There was a bookshop on the way home from an appointment. Asked the teenager whether she'd like to go in for a look. She replied "you're going to snob at the English books and I won't find the mangas I'd like to read."

#RaisingReaders

#BookHaul

#OokBOokClub-ers

We're reading Night Watch in October this year. 😉

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

Thanks for the tag, Lisa!

1) least was marking homework and tests

2) Sam doesn't really dislike his job, but he's not a fan of it either. He's trying to support his team by faking amnesia.

Physio was 😬 I need a moment, or two.

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

This was a fun sports #Romance #audiobook narrated in duet. 🌶️

I had to rewind one particular part twice because I just couldn't believe narrator Connor Crais pronounced a certain German philosopher's name properly. 😉

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Started three different ARCs. Because that's how I'll definitely get through my #NetGalley #MountARC faster. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Random find on Audible - free with subscription

#52bookclub25 #Prompt41

M/M version of Notinghill - bookseller meets US actor, including a spilled drink scene 🤪 - some 🌶️

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

#52bookclub25 #Prompt19

Not a single likeable character. Everyone is 🛌 with everyone else and seemingly the whole town knows, but no one spotted the physical abuse?

Maybe Tintera should stick to YA novels.

The #audiobook was done well though, I liked the podcast sound effects.

Two royal envoys, Calarian and Benji, are on a quest to help the duke of Tournel with a mountain troll problem. What could possibly go wrong? Well, the duke goes splat! The "new" duke is the first "idiot" the two elfs meet, Lars Melker the cowherd. And that sets the wheels in motion which might lead to a dictatorship or the first constitutional dukedom in Aguillon.

Add in their mutual attraction to Lars and emotions might happen, as well as ?️

Book 5 of the Time Police series does not disappoint. Sadly, no St Mary's involvement, but that might be for the better.

Team Weird, together with Team 235 have to stop a runaway steam train that's been chug-chug-chugging all over the timeline and across several continents.

Meanwhile at TPHQ there is a funding and staffing problem. The latter might be solved by throwing officers down the stairs.

#MountARC #NetGalley #ARC - from years ago 🫣

It's 1929 in Britain. Skelton is a nerdy barrister, who's originally from Yorkshire. He takes on the case of MaryDutton, who is accused of poisoning her abusive husband.

It's a slow and meandering story, funny at times. Perfect for fans of the Golden Era murder mystery books.

First in a series.
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

Working on #MountARC

Pub Day was 31 December

Didn't like the writing style, too much telling, too little showing. Didn't like the characters either and their insta-lust/love romance didn't work for me.
Not sure why this book is labeled 'erotica', it's pretty tame compared to some other open door contemporary romances I've read.

#NetGalley #ARC

#WhereAreYouMonday @Cupcake12

In the country of Aguillon, in a town near the mountains, where two elves try to help the just appointed new duke (former cow-herd) with a mountain troll problem.

Funny, queer, D&D like, adventure story with 🌶️

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

Second novella in trilogy - third is supposed to be published in April 2025.

Ada and Rian meet again. Months after the events at the Roundabout Ada is tasked with stealing something from a museum during an important gala (think Ocean's 8 with the Met Gala, lots of VIPs,...). Rian, knowing Ada won't let this opportunity pass her, is present to stop her. What is she trying to fit into her teeny tiny purse? A canopic jar?

Spoiler-ish comment ⬇️

First novella in a fun Sci-fi trilogy with a dash of romance.

There is a heist. And, without spoiling too much, neither Ada nor Rian are what they pretend to be.

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

Spoiler-ish comment below ⬇️

Two redheads are rescued from prison by a merry band of adventurers. One of the redheads is the heir to the throne, but the idiot leading the band can't decide which one it is and, to be on the safe side, takes both. A quest through dangerous swamps, battles with bandits, and facing the villain ensues.

If you are a fan of lough out loud funny D&D campaign style stories with an M/M forced proximity romance, read this.

#52bookclub25 ⬇️

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC Pub Day: 14 January

A mysterious tower appears in the sky above England. Since neither the military nor any other form of investigation with drones, helicopters, cameras etc reveals anything about the tower, the British do what they do best: Carry on. Then a "countdown" appears on the outside of the tower, as well as the word 'Ascend' and thirteen people from all works of life are beamed onto the base of the tower. ⬇️

#52bookclub25 #Prompt10

First in a #Romantasy series.

Arranged marriage between a borderlord and a princess of the realm that has sparks flying during the wedding night already. Then, just when the couple gets used to each other there's a dragon attack and the groom just won't believe his bride is dead.

The twists didn't come as a surprise, I think they weren't supposed to.

Story ends in a cliffhanger.

Low pick.

Cut your hair. Put on trousers. Pack your bag. And don't forget to pack an extra pair of socks.

#OokBOokClub #Discworld #SirTerryPratchett

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

Contemporary hospital shifter romance. Fake dating/mating that turns real very soon.

Mackenzie Carter (ER resident) needs a selfie with a possible date to get her scheming grandmother off her back. Dr Noah Taylor (surgeon) needs a mate to appease the hospital board after they found out about his alpha status. A bargain is struck and the two of them enter a fake mate-ship. But needing to spend time together actually brings them together.

3.75/5🌟

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #MakingMoney next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on February 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead