bailedThis maybe an unpopular opinion; however, I just couldn't make myself finish. Bailing at 35% read. I didn't care about the MC and the plot didn't get my attention. The whole thing felt like a slog. #HailTheBail #Read2025 @DieAReader
I was reading for #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville challenge and was excited since I enjoyed Bardugo's other books. On to better things!
pickA found family set in a 1950‘s DC boarding house. I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters (including the house) although I think I would have liked it more if it were based on just one character. That‘s just a personal preference though and this was a good read overall. #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville
pick5+ stars! Seven authors each write in sequence from the viewpoints of different people about Rome‘s occupation of Britain, and the attempt of a queen of one of the tribes to force them out. Queen Boudica did exist; her story was told by the Roman historians. But this book follows other characters (one per author): another queen, a slave (Boudica‘s husband‘s illegitimate daughter), a Roman tribune, a Druid, a son of an important character, ⬇️
This book is astounding, written by 7–SEVEN-authors, about Queen Boudica‘s rebellion against Rome in Britain. Review to come. But in the Author‘s Notes, I thought it amazing that one of the authors gives so much credit to our #authoramonth Kate Quinn! I‘m so glad I read this book; it‘s a keeper (which means I‘ll have to buy a copy). I wouldn‘t have read it but for #authoramonth but I also needed it for #letterY for #litsyatoz. It‘s extraordinary.
Getting kitty biscuits while listening to the tagged book, which is fantastic. #authoramonth @Soubhiville #litsyatoz #LetterY
pickI almost skipped April's #AuthorAMonth since I was underwhelmed by my 1st Quinn book. I remember liking The Rose Code, but nothing about it stuck with me. I didn't feel like committing to 500+ pgs for "just ok." But I'm so glad I decided to give her another try! Night Witches (Female Soviet WWII pilots), Russian lake witch lore, Nazi hunters, & an American stepmother with a mysterious past = an engrossing plot and great characters! @Soubhiville
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. Friday is always going to bring me joy.
2. Reading quizzes like the one @ReadingOver50 shared this morning 💙
3. Litsy Buddy reads: specifically the #LiteraryCrew selection this month which coincided with the #authoramonth
4. My students
5. I‘ve been watching videos and reading blogs about commonplace books. I‘m dipping my toes into the practice.
Consider yourself tagged!
The world often presents us with a carefully curated facade, a mask that conceals the complexities beneath the surface. In the case of Samantha Taylor, the mask she wears is one of undeniable success. #weekendreads #authoramonth #readyourkindle #bookspinbingo #roll00
Here‘s my March recap. It was a great reading month & I finished 23 books! (Including 5 audiobooks, 19 fiction, 4 NF, many genres, several children‘s & classics)
I read for #SundayBuddyRead #NancyDrewBR #BobWhiteBuddies #EBBR #AuthorAMonth #ChildrensClassicRead2025 #SheSaid #RiseUpReads #JaneAustenThenAndNow #BookedInTime #FoodAndLit #Roll100 #ThematicCozies #FictionalTraveler #MonthlyNonFiction #SeriesLove2025 & #AuldLangSpine #SeriesLove2025 ⬇️
Riveted_Reader_Melissa, Cuilin, TheBookHippie, Texreader, Librarybelle, Crinoline_Laphroaig, monalyisha, Ruthiella, TheSpineView, Catsandbooks, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, julieclair
#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain
Currently working on two books:
📘 Tempt Me by K. A. Tucker this is from my ##ReadYourKindle TBR list @CBee
📘 The Familiar by Leigh Batdugo which is for last month's #AuthorAMonth challenge @Soubhiville I am struggling to finish.
