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2026 : book no.115 BAD WORDS by Rioghnach Robinson
I love this. So smart and insightful. Funny and sexy. 5⭐️
I love this. So smart and insightful. Funny and sexy. 5⭐️
October 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
2026 : book no.115 BAD WORDS by Rioghnach Robinson
I love this. So smart and insightful. Funny and sexy. 5⭐️
I love this. So smart and insightful. Funny and sexy. 5⭐️
2026 : book no.114 TRAD WIFE by Sarah Langan
I went in knowing nothing and this went all kinds of wonky. 3⭐️
I went in knowing nothing and this went all kinds of wonky. 3⭐️
October 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
2026 : book no.114 TRAD WIFE by Sarah Langan
I went in knowing nothing and this went all kinds of wonky. 3⭐️
I went in knowing nothing and this went all kinds of wonky. 3⭐️
2026 : book no.113 LIVE LAUGH LOVE by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
After reading her JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE, I was not going to miss her newest book—focusing on the influence of white Christian women. Enlightening and courageous. 5⭐️
After reading her JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE, I was not going to miss her newest book—focusing on the influence of white Christian women. Enlightening and courageous. 5⭐️
October 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
2026 : book no.113 LIVE LAUGH LOVE by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
After reading her JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE, I was not going to miss her newest book—focusing on the influence of white Christian women. Enlightening and courageous. 5⭐️
After reading her JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE, I was not going to miss her newest book—focusing on the influence of white Christian women. Enlightening and courageous. 5⭐️
September 2026 : reading wrap-up
September was a solidly good reading month with lots of really enjoyable reads.
My favorites were :
• MAZYWOOD
• THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS
• THE BIRDS OF OPPULENCE
• THE MAD WIFE
What were your favorite reads in September?
September was a solidly good reading month with lots of really enjoyable reads.
My favorites were :
• MAZYWOOD
• THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS
• THE BIRDS OF OPPULENCE
• THE MAD WIFE
What were your favorite reads in September?
September 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
September 2026 : reading wrap-up
September was a solidly good reading month with lots of really enjoyable reads.
My favorites were :
• MAZYWOOD
• THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS
• THE BIRDS OF OPPULENCE
• THE MAD WIFE
What were your favorite reads in September?
September was a solidly good reading month with lots of really enjoyable reads.
My favorites were :
• MAZYWOOD
• THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS
• THE BIRDS OF OPPULENCE
• THE MAD WIFE
What were your favorite reads in September?
2026 : book no.112 MAZYWOOD by Tananarive Due
Mazywood was a lot of fun—historical fiction combined with horror. Tananarive Due does it best. 5⭐️
Mazywood was a lot of fun—historical fiction combined with horror. Tananarive Due does it best. 5⭐️
September 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
2026 : book no.112 MAZYWOOD by Tananarive Due
Mazywood was a lot of fun—historical fiction combined with horror. Tananarive Due does it best. 5⭐️
Mazywood was a lot of fun—historical fiction combined with horror. Tananarive Due does it best. 5⭐️
2026 : book no.110 THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS by Annie Hartnett
I adored this dark comedy—Quirky and Endearing. 5⭐️
I adored this dark comedy—Quirky and Endearing. 5⭐️
September 25, 2026 at 11:03 AM
2026 : book no.110 THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS by Annie Hartnett
I adored this dark comedy—Quirky and Endearing. 5⭐️
I adored this dark comedy—Quirky and Endearing. 5⭐️
2026 : book no.109 THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US by Charles Martin
This would have been a DNF if it wasn’t set in the High Uinta Mountains of Utah. I grew up backpacking and horseback riding in the mountains so I was curious. This is terrible and didn’t get any better. 2⭐️
This would have been a DNF if it wasn’t set in the High Uinta Mountains of Utah. I grew up backpacking and horseback riding in the mountains so I was curious. This is terrible and didn’t get any better. 2⭐️
September 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
2026 : book no.109 THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US by Charles Martin
This would have been a DNF if it wasn’t set in the High Uinta Mountains of Utah. I grew up backpacking and horseback riding in the mountains so I was curious. This is terrible and didn’t get any better. 2⭐️
This would have been a DNF if it wasn’t set in the High Uinta Mountains of Utah. I grew up backpacking and horseback riding in the mountains so I was curious. This is terrible and didn’t get any better. 2⭐️
2026 : book no.108 CHERRY BABY by Rainbow Rowell
I always like her writing style and I liked that this surprised me. 4⭐️
I always like her writing style and I liked that this surprised me. 4⭐️
September 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
2026 : book no.108 CHERRY BABY by Rainbow Rowell
I always like her writing style and I liked that this surprised me. 4⭐️
I always like her writing style and I liked that this surprised me. 4⭐️
2026 : book no.107 BIRDS OF OPPULENCE by Crystal Wilkinson
Beautiful and emotional writing. I love a generational novel and this is especially good at delving into the passions, torments and dreams of the characters. 5⭐️
Beautiful and emotional writing. I love a generational novel and this is especially good at delving into the passions, torments and dreams of the characters. 5⭐️
September 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
2026 : book no.107 BIRDS OF OPPULENCE by Crystal Wilkinson
Beautiful and emotional writing. I love a generational novel and this is especially good at delving into the passions, torments and dreams of the characters. 5⭐️
Beautiful and emotional writing. I love a generational novel and this is especially good at delving into the passions, torments and dreams of the characters. 5⭐️
2026 : book no.106 JAPANESE GOTHIC by Kylie Lee Baker
Atmospheric and dark. Unique 4⭐️
Atmospheric and dark. Unique 4⭐️
September 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
2026 : book no.106 JAPANESE GOTHIC by Kylie Lee Baker
Atmospheric and dark. Unique 4⭐️
Atmospheric and dark. Unique 4⭐️
2026 : book no.105 HELL BENT by Leigh Bardugo
Finished just in time for DEAD BEAT. 4.5⭐️
Finished just in time for DEAD BEAT. 4.5⭐️
September 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM
2026 : book no.105 HELL BENT by Leigh Bardugo
Finished just in time for DEAD BEAT. 4.5⭐️
Finished just in time for DEAD BEAT. 4.5⭐️
2026 : book no.104 THE MAD WIFE by Meagan Church
Horrifying and disturbing, this is an important novel 5⭐️
Horrifying and disturbing, this is an important novel 5⭐️
September 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
2026 : book no.104 THE MAD WIFE by Meagan Church
Horrifying and disturbing, this is an important novel 5⭐️
Horrifying and disturbing, this is an important novel 5⭐️
2026 : book no.103 THE REVELATION OF DIONNE DAPHNE by Mara Brock Akil
Poignant and emotional journey. 4.5⭐️
Poignant and emotional journey. 4.5⭐️
September 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
2026 : book no.103 THE REVELATION OF DIONNE DAPHNE by Mara Brock Akil
Poignant and emotional journey. 4.5⭐️
Poignant and emotional journey. 4.5⭐️
2026 : book no.102 THE LOST DAUGHTER by Elena Ferrante
Beautiful writing. I love a flawed character 4.5⭐️
Beautiful writing. I love a flawed character 4.5⭐️
September 1, 2026 at 7:26 PM
2026 : book no.102 THE LOST DAUGHTER by Elena Ferrante
Beautiful writing. I love a flawed character 4.5⭐️
Beautiful writing. I love a flawed character 4.5⭐️
August 2026 : Reading Wrap Up
I read less than usual this month. I was busy trying to squish in the last bits of fun as the summer came to a close. I maybe was in a reading funk too. All the books I read were pretty good.
What books did you love this month?
I read less than usual this month. I was busy trying to squish in the last bits of fun as the summer came to a close. I maybe was in a reading funk too. All the books I read were pretty good.
What books did you love this month?
September 1, 2026 at 7:26 PM
August 2026 : Reading Wrap Up
I read less than usual this month. I was busy trying to squish in the last bits of fun as the summer came to a close. I maybe was in a reading funk too. All the books I read were pretty good.
What books did you love this month?
I read less than usual this month. I was busy trying to squish in the last bits of fun as the summer came to a close. I maybe was in a reading funk too. All the books I read were pretty good.
What books did you love this month?
2026 : book no.101 BIG LITTLE TRUTHS by Liane Moriarty
I read and reviewed an ARC of Big Little Lies back when my own kid was in kindergarten. I knew it was going to be a big hit. It was fun to reconnect with the characters now that their kids are teens. 4.5⭐️
I read and reviewed an ARC of Big Little Lies back when my own kid was in kindergarten. I knew it was going to be a big hit. It was fun to reconnect with the characters now that their kids are teens. 4.5⭐️
September 1, 2026 at 2:39 AM
2026 : book no.101 BIG LITTLE TRUTHS by Liane Moriarty
I read and reviewed an ARC of Big Little Lies back when my own kid was in kindergarten. I knew it was going to be a big hit. It was fun to reconnect with the characters now that their kids are teens. 4.5⭐️
I read and reviewed an ARC of Big Little Lies back when my own kid was in kindergarten. I knew it was going to be a big hit. It was fun to reconnect with the characters now that their kids are teens. 4.5⭐️
2026 : book no.100 THE INTRIGUE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I enjoy her storytelling and morally gray characters 4⭐️
I enjoy her storytelling and morally gray characters 4⭐️
August 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM
2026 : book no.100 THE INTRIGUE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I enjoy her storytelling and morally gray characters 4⭐️
I enjoy her storytelling and morally gray characters 4⭐️
2026 : book no.99 THE UNSELECTED JOURNALS OF EMMA M LION by Beth Brower
It took too long for me to care and in the end I didn’t care enough to read the others. 3⭐️
It took too long for me to care and in the end I didn’t care enough to read the others. 3⭐️
August 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
2026 : book no.99 THE UNSELECTED JOURNALS OF EMMA M LION by Beth Brower
It took too long for me to care and in the end I didn’t care enough to read the others. 3⭐️
It took too long for me to care and in the end I didn’t care enough to read the others. 3⭐️
2026 : book no.98 OUR PERFECT STORM by Carley Fortune
Sweet friends to lovers romance. 4⭐️
Sweet friends to lovers romance. 4⭐️
August 21, 2026 at 4:44 AM
2026 : book no.98 OUR PERFECT STORM by Carley Fortune
Sweet friends to lovers romance. 4⭐️
Sweet friends to lovers romance. 4⭐️
2026 : book no.97 COOL MACHINE by Colson Whitehead
Solid conclusion to the trilogy 4⭐️
Solid conclusion to the trilogy 4⭐️
August 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
2026 : book no.97 COOL MACHINE by Colson Whitehead
Solid conclusion to the trilogy 4⭐️
Solid conclusion to the trilogy 4⭐️
2025 : book no.96 TAKE A HINT, DANI BROWN by Talia Hibbert
I’ve had a bit of a reading slump so this was a cute, fun way to break through 4⭐️
I’ve had a bit of a reading slump so this was a cute, fun way to break through 4⭐️
August 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
2025 : book no.96 TAKE A HINT, DANI BROWN by Talia Hibbert
I’ve had a bit of a reading slump so this was a cute, fun way to break through 4⭐️
I’ve had a bit of a reading slump so this was a cute, fun way to break through 4⭐️
2025 : book no.95 SHUGGIE BAIN by Douglas Stuart
Emotional coming-of-age. It’s very sad. I didn’t like it as much as John of John 4⭐️
Emotional coming-of-age. It’s very sad. I didn’t like it as much as John of John 4⭐️
August 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
2025 : book no.95 SHUGGIE BAIN by Douglas Stuart
Emotional coming-of-age. It’s very sad. I didn’t like it as much as John of John 4⭐️
Emotional coming-of-age. It’s very sad. I didn’t like it as much as John of John 4⭐️
2026 : book no.94 JUST FOR THE SUMMER by Abby Jiminez
Sweet romance with lots of family trauma. 4⭐️
Sweet romance with lots of family trauma. 4⭐️
August 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
2026 : book no.94 JUST FOR THE SUMMER by Abby Jiminez
Sweet romance with lots of family trauma. 4⭐️
Sweet romance with lots of family trauma. 4⭐️
July 2026 Reading Wrap-up
I read more ebooks this month than usual. I was in a bit of a reading funk at the end of the month
THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout was definitely my favorite. Other notable standouts:
• THESE HEATHENS
• DOLLY ALL THE TIME
What was your favorite read in July?
I read more ebooks this month than usual. I was in a bit of a reading funk at the end of the month
THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout was definitely my favorite. Other notable standouts:
• THESE HEATHENS
• DOLLY ALL THE TIME
What was your favorite read in July?
August 1, 2026 at 4:13 AM
July 2026 Reading Wrap-up
I read more ebooks this month than usual. I was in a bit of a reading funk at the end of the month
THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout was definitely my favorite. Other notable standouts:
• THESE HEATHENS
• DOLLY ALL THE TIME
What was your favorite read in July?
I read more ebooks this month than usual. I was in a bit of a reading funk at the end of the month
THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout was definitely my favorite. Other notable standouts:
• THESE HEATHENS
• DOLLY ALL THE TIME
What was your favorite read in July?
2026 : book no.93 LADY TREMAINE by Rachel Hochauser
I really enjoyed this fairy tale retelling—A sympathetic stepmother. 4.5⭐️
I really enjoyed this fairy tale retelling—A sympathetic stepmother. 4.5⭐️
July 31, 2026 at 7:42 PM
2026 : book no.93 LADY TREMAINE by Rachel Hochauser
I really enjoyed this fairy tale retelling—A sympathetic stepmother. 4.5⭐️
I really enjoyed this fairy tale retelling—A sympathetic stepmother. 4.5⭐️