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My books read so far this year 📚💫
My books read so far this year 📚💫
October 30, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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My books read so far this year 📚💫
My books read so far this year 📚💫
38) Reality Check by Vicki Notaro - I really enjoyed this - it's fun and heartwarming. #BooksRead2024
39) The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman - I enjoyed this, sad moments, and happy moments, too. #BooksRead2024
40) The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman 💗
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39) The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman - I enjoyed this, sad moments, and happy moments, too. #BooksRead2024
40) The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman 💗
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December 1, 2024 at 4:58 PM
38) Reality Check by Vicki Notaro - I really enjoyed this - it's fun and heartwarming. #BooksRead2024
39) The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman - I enjoyed this, sad moments, and happy moments, too. #BooksRead2024
40) The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman 💗
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39) The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman - I enjoyed this, sad moments, and happy moments, too. #BooksRead2024
40) The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman 💗
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#BooksRead2024 - 065 - “The Nightmare Before Kissmas” by Sara Raasch
A delightful holiday-themed Achillean romance, between two rival Holiday houses. Really loved the world-building and commentary on the purpose of holidays. Decent spice.
A delightful holiday-themed Achillean romance, between two rival Holiday houses. Really loved the world-building and commentary on the purpose of holidays. Decent spice.
December 4, 2024 at 12:34 AM
#BooksRead2024 - 065 - “The Nightmare Before Kissmas” by Sara Raasch
A delightful holiday-themed Achillean romance, between two rival Holiday houses. Really loved the world-building and commentary on the purpose of holidays. Decent spice.
A delightful holiday-themed Achillean romance, between two rival Holiday houses. Really loved the world-building and commentary on the purpose of holidays. Decent spice.
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17: Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant
Good read this, with some interesting ideas that might have to take advantage of. Talks about hidden potential and what can bring it out (character skills, deliberate play)
17: Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant
Good read this, with some interesting ideas that might have to take advantage of. Talks about hidden potential and what can bring it out (character skills, deliberate play)
February 12, 2024 at 11:46 PM
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17: Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant
Good read this, with some interesting ideas that might have to take advantage of. Talks about hidden potential and what can bring it out (character skills, deliberate play)
17: Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant
Good read this, with some interesting ideas that might have to take advantage of. Talks about hidden potential and what can bring it out (character skills, deliberate play)
May 14, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Just finished Persuader by Lee Child. A darker outing for Jack Reacher but in a zippy, tense, psychologial narrative, it really works. Almost feels like a gothic suspense story. Can't wait for the TV adaptation. #Bookreview #booksread2024 #amreading #jackreacher #amwriting
November 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Just finished Persuader by Lee Child. A darker outing for Jack Reacher but in a zippy, tense, psychologial narrative, it really works. Almost feels like a gothic suspense story. Can't wait for the TV adaptation. #Bookreview #booksread2024 #amreading #jackreacher #amwriting
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8: Herc, by Phoenicia Rogerson.
I should stop buying these retellings of Greek myths. I’m largely disappointed by them. None of them have managed to match the brilliance of Circe (by Madeline Miller). This had some humour, and told Hercules/Heracles story through the medium of his
8: Herc, by Phoenicia Rogerson.
I should stop buying these retellings of Greek myths. I’m largely disappointed by them. None of them have managed to match the brilliance of Circe (by Madeline Miller). This had some humour, and told Hercules/Heracles story through the medium of his
January 13, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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8: Herc, by Phoenicia Rogerson.
I should stop buying these retellings of Greek myths. I’m largely disappointed by them. None of them have managed to match the brilliance of Circe (by Madeline Miller). This had some humour, and told Hercules/Heracles story through the medium of his
8: Herc, by Phoenicia Rogerson.
I should stop buying these retellings of Greek myths. I’m largely disappointed by them. None of them have managed to match the brilliance of Circe (by Madeline Miller). This had some humour, and told Hercules/Heracles story through the medium of his
January 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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44:Touchstone, by Melanie Rawn.
A different sort of fantasy this, and I did enjoy. Not much action, very focused on the characters and their progression in their career (think theatre group who tour like boybands. Drugs. Groupies. Alcohol. And magic).
44:Touchstone, by Melanie Rawn.
A different sort of fantasy this, and I did enjoy. Not much action, very focused on the characters and their progression in their career (think theatre group who tour like boybands. Drugs. Groupies. Alcohol. And magic).
May 31, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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44:Touchstone, by Melanie Rawn.
A different sort of fantasy this, and I did enjoy. Not much action, very focused on the characters and their progression in their career (think theatre group who tour like boybands. Drugs. Groupies. Alcohol. And magic).
44:Touchstone, by Melanie Rawn.
A different sort of fantasy this, and I did enjoy. Not much action, very focused on the characters and their progression in their career (think theatre group who tour like boybands. Drugs. Groupies. Alcohol. And magic).
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37: Stranger Of Tempest, by Tom Lloyd.
Re-read. Nice to jump back into Lynx’s world again.
37: Stranger Of Tempest, by Tom Lloyd.
Re-read. Nice to jump back into Lynx’s world again.
May 14, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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37: Stranger Of Tempest, by Tom Lloyd.
Re-read. Nice to jump back into Lynx’s world again.
37: Stranger Of Tempest, by Tom Lloyd.
Re-read. Nice to jump back into Lynx’s world again.
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4: Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being A Witch, by Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent.
A nice compendium about the Discworld witches, evoking fond memories. I only got about a quarter of the way through my reread of Discworld last year. Will need to continue that in 2024 and do better.
4: Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being A Witch, by Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent.
A nice compendium about the Discworld witches, evoking fond memories. I only got about a quarter of the way through my reread of Discworld last year. Will need to continue that in 2024 and do better.
January 6, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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4: Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being A Witch, by Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent.
A nice compendium about the Discworld witches, evoking fond memories. I only got about a quarter of the way through my reread of Discworld last year. Will need to continue that in 2024 and do better.
4: Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being A Witch, by Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent.
A nice compendium about the Discworld witches, evoking fond memories. I only got about a quarter of the way through my reread of Discworld last year. Will need to continue that in 2024 and do better.
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2: A Conjuring of Light, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Good final book in the trilogy. About 200 pages longer than it needed to be, with the two acts of betrayal not really working for me. Felt unnecessary and not adding value. And the Grey London interludes definitely should have been
2: A Conjuring of Light, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Good final book in the trilogy. About 200 pages longer than it needed to be, with the two acts of betrayal not really working for me. Felt unnecessary and not adding value. And the Grey London interludes definitely should have been
January 5, 2024 at 10:49 PM
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2: A Conjuring of Light, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Good final book in the trilogy. About 200 pages longer than it needed to be, with the two acts of betrayal not really working for me. Felt unnecessary and not adding value. And the Grey London interludes definitely should have been
2: A Conjuring of Light, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Good final book in the trilogy. About 200 pages longer than it needed to be, with the two acts of betrayal not really working for me. Felt unnecessary and not adding value. And the Grey London interludes definitely should have been
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41: God Of Night, by Tom Lloyd.
Enjoyable 4th book in series. Feels like there’s more to tell in this world, so it’s a shame this is the last one.
41: God Of Night, by Tom Lloyd.
Enjoyable 4th book in series. Feels like there’s more to tell in this world, so it’s a shame this is the last one.
May 23, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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41: God Of Night, by Tom Lloyd.
Enjoyable 4th book in series. Feels like there’s more to tell in this world, so it’s a shame this is the last one.
41: God Of Night, by Tom Lloyd.
Enjoyable 4th book in series. Feels like there’s more to tell in this world, so it’s a shame this is the last one.
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15: Voyage Of The Damned, by Frances White.
Entertaining story, with a nice premise. Few parts felt bit forced for the sake of the story, but overall enjoyed the read.
15: Voyage Of The Damned, by Frances White.
Entertaining story, with a nice premise. Few parts felt bit forced for the sake of the story, but overall enjoyed the read.
February 4, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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15: Voyage Of The Damned, by Frances White.
Entertaining story, with a nice premise. Few parts felt bit forced for the sake of the story, but overall enjoyed the read.
15: Voyage Of The Damned, by Frances White.
Entertaining story, with a nice premise. Few parts felt bit forced for the sake of the story, but overall enjoyed the read.
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24: The Other Pandemic, by James Ball.
Worrying and disturbing look into QAnon - how it began, how it spreads, and how it can radicalise seemingly well-meaning people. And how the traditional journalistic methods of combatting disinformation (fact-checking) don’t work to counter it.
24: The Other Pandemic, by James Ball.
Worrying and disturbing look into QAnon - how it began, how it spreads, and how it can radicalise seemingly well-meaning people. And how the traditional journalistic methods of combatting disinformation (fact-checking) don’t work to counter it.
March 12, 2024 at 10:11 PM
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24: The Other Pandemic, by James Ball.
Worrying and disturbing look into QAnon - how it began, how it spreads, and how it can radicalise seemingly well-meaning people. And how the traditional journalistic methods of combatting disinformation (fact-checking) don’t work to counter it.
24: The Other Pandemic, by James Ball.
Worrying and disturbing look into QAnon - how it began, how it spreads, and how it can radicalise seemingly well-meaning people. And how the traditional journalistic methods of combatting disinformation (fact-checking) don’t work to counter it.
#BooksRead2024 - 064 - “V” by Aura Marquez
An autistic Chicana vampire in modern Los Angeles risks her standing in the vampire community for the love of a human. The first of hopefully many more volumes in The V Chronicles.
An autistic Chicana vampire in modern Los Angeles risks her standing in the vampire community for the love of a human. The first of hopefully many more volumes in The V Chronicles.
November 28, 2024 at 11:41 PM
#BooksRead2024 - 064 - “V” by Aura Marquez
An autistic Chicana vampire in modern Los Angeles risks her standing in the vampire community for the love of a human. The first of hopefully many more volumes in The V Chronicles.
An autistic Chicana vampire in modern Los Angeles risks her standing in the vampire community for the love of a human. The first of hopefully many more volumes in The V Chronicles.
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91: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi.
Enjoyable light hearted romp set in a volcano. Well, sort of.
It’s good fun, but does feel a bit forgettable. I feel the actual delivery didn’t quite live up to the premise, as there wasn’t much villainy at all.
91: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi.
Enjoyable light hearted romp set in a volcano. Well, sort of.
It’s good fun, but does feel a bit forgettable. I feel the actual delivery didn’t quite live up to the premise, as there wasn’t much villainy at all.
November 23, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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91: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi.
Enjoyable light hearted romp set in a volcano. Well, sort of.
It’s good fun, but does feel a bit forgettable. I feel the actual delivery didn’t quite live up to the premise, as there wasn’t much villainy at all.
91: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi.
Enjoyable light hearted romp set in a volcano. Well, sort of.
It’s good fun, but does feel a bit forgettable. I feel the actual delivery didn’t quite live up to the premise, as there wasn’t much villainy at all.
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6: Broken Light, by Joanne Harris
Enjoyable read. Not the most subtle of mirrors on the state of the world, but that’s the point, isn’t it? To make us look.
And hopefully to reflect on ourselves.
6: Broken Light, by Joanne Harris
Enjoyable read. Not the most subtle of mirrors on the state of the world, but that’s the point, isn’t it? To make us look.
And hopefully to reflect on ourselves.
January 9, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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6: Broken Light, by Joanne Harris
Enjoyable read. Not the most subtle of mirrors on the state of the world, but that’s the point, isn’t it? To make us look.
And hopefully to reflect on ourselves.
6: Broken Light, by Joanne Harris
Enjoyable read. Not the most subtle of mirrors on the state of the world, but that’s the point, isn’t it? To make us look.
And hopefully to reflect on ourselves.
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5: The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie.
Revisiting The First Law trilogy, circa 17 yrs on from first reading. Good to hop back to where it all began, especially as enjoying the Broken Binding edition versions.
5: The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie.
Revisiting The First Law trilogy, circa 17 yrs on from first reading. Good to hop back to where it all began, especially as enjoying the Broken Binding edition versions.
January 7, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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5: The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie.
Revisiting The First Law trilogy, circa 17 yrs on from first reading. Good to hop back to where it all began, especially as enjoying the Broken Binding edition versions.
5: The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie.
Revisiting The First Law trilogy, circa 17 yrs on from first reading. Good to hop back to where it all began, especially as enjoying the Broken Binding edition versions.
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13: The Seven Wonders of The Ancient World, by Bettany Hughes.
Interesting delving into the wonders, with a fair few things learned. And only Khufu’s remains. (not his actual remains. No one knows where they are. I meant his wonder remains).
13: The Seven Wonders of The Ancient World, by Bettany Hughes.
Interesting delving into the wonders, with a fair few things learned. And only Khufu’s remains. (not his actual remains. No one knows where they are. I meant his wonder remains).
February 4, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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13: The Seven Wonders of The Ancient World, by Bettany Hughes.
Interesting delving into the wonders, with a fair few things learned. And only Khufu’s remains. (not his actual remains. No one knows where they are. I meant his wonder remains).
13: The Seven Wonders of The Ancient World, by Bettany Hughes.
Interesting delving into the wonders, with a fair few things learned. And only Khufu’s remains. (not his actual remains. No one knows where they are. I meant his wonder remains).
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1: A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Enjoyed stepping back into Kell and Lila’s world. Very good follow-up to the first, even if this is really half a story whilst the first book was a whole one.
1: A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Enjoyed stepping back into Kell and Lila’s world. Very good follow-up to the first, even if this is really half a story whilst the first book was a whole one.
January 5, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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1: A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Enjoyed stepping back into Kell and Lila’s world. Very good follow-up to the first, even if this is really half a story whilst the first book was a whole one.
1: A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab.
Re-read. Enjoyed stepping back into Kell and Lila’s world. Very good follow-up to the first, even if this is really half a story whilst the first book was a whole one.
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92: How to Become The Dark Lord And Die Trying, by Django Wexler.
Not too shabby. Some good humour. But the subversion of the normal premise disappears shortly into it and it becomes an exodus quest without any actual DarkLording. Davi isn’t much different from a normal
92: How to Become The Dark Lord And Die Trying, by Django Wexler.
Not too shabby. Some good humour. But the subversion of the normal premise disappears shortly into it and it becomes an exodus quest without any actual DarkLording. Davi isn’t much different from a normal
November 23, 2024 at 11:17 PM
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92: How to Become The Dark Lord And Die Trying, by Django Wexler.
Not too shabby. Some good humour. But the subversion of the normal premise disappears shortly into it and it becomes an exodus quest without any actual DarkLording. Davi isn’t much different from a normal
92: How to Become The Dark Lord And Die Trying, by Django Wexler.
Not too shabby. Some good humour. But the subversion of the normal premise disappears shortly into it and it becomes an exodus quest without any actual DarkLording. Davi isn’t much different from a normal
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16: The Art Of Ex•plan•ation, by Ros Atkins.
Interesting process for improving explanations which can be used in various scenarios. Some of these things I do already. Some I try to consider going forwards (long emails being an “unkindness tax” for example
16: The Art Of Ex•plan•ation, by Ros Atkins.
Interesting process for improving explanations which can be used in various scenarios. Some of these things I do already. Some I try to consider going forwards (long emails being an “unkindness tax” for example
February 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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16: The Art Of Ex•plan•ation, by Ros Atkins.
Interesting process for improving explanations which can be used in various scenarios. Some of these things I do already. Some I try to consider going forwards (long emails being an “unkindness tax” for example
16: The Art Of Ex•plan•ation, by Ros Atkins.
Interesting process for improving explanations which can be used in various scenarios. Some of these things I do already. Some I try to consider going forwards (long emails being an “unkindness tax” for example
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48: Mapmatics, by Paulina Rowinska.
Interesting topic combining mathematics and maps - whether that be a map of Earth, of the tube, of earthquakes etc.
Nicely written, but felt a bit light on the maths. Either it was touched upon and the explanation wasn’t distilled down enough (too
48: Mapmatics, by Paulina Rowinska.
Interesting topic combining mathematics and maps - whether that be a map of Earth, of the tube, of earthquakes etc.
Nicely written, but felt a bit light on the maths. Either it was touched upon and the explanation wasn’t distilled down enough (too
June 24, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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48: Mapmatics, by Paulina Rowinska.
Interesting topic combining mathematics and maps - whether that be a map of Earth, of the tube, of earthquakes etc.
Nicely written, but felt a bit light on the maths. Either it was touched upon and the explanation wasn’t distilled down enough (too
48: Mapmatics, by Paulina Rowinska.
Interesting topic combining mathematics and maps - whether that be a map of Earth, of the tube, of earthquakes etc.
Nicely written, but felt a bit light on the maths. Either it was touched upon and the explanation wasn’t distilled down enough (too