Throwing confetti and tooting a horn to celebrate finishing Les Mis today. I did not stick to chapter a day, I often fell behind and occasionally read ahead, but I finished! Although Hugo would go off on tangents that meandered I loved it all. Thanks to @TheBookHippie for the check ins which helped keep me reading. So happy to finally read the work behind one of my favorite musicals.
Work gave me the blues this fall, so I decided to read a classic work of literature to feel better; Crime and Punishment constantly made me feel like I was tripping because I kept imagining scenes as I Think You Should Leave skits. Dostoevsky seems kind of like a dipshit but I still really enjoyed reading this book. My first Russian novel 😃👍
My favorite book of April is Greta & Valdin. I listened to it over audio, definitely recommend. I loved this book so much I need to buy a copy for my shelves. #12Booksof2025
pickMostly pretty good but wordy novel about a union member songwriter executed for a SLC murder at a store. He became a martyr much like John Brown in the Civil War. He said: “Don‘t mourn, organize!” The IWW were an interesting group in early 20th century US history
pickI‘m not really into magical realism, but this one worked for me. Multiple POV, in the Dust Bowl, that connect via memories. I liked the premise, and it reminded me of the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Interesting characters, and my only complaint is that it dragged in the middle a bit. Overall, good read!
pickFinally read this. Liked it but cannot say that I loved it like some readers. In an other world full of statues, water, a labyrinth and one o other person, Piranesi reads his journals to try to find out who he may be. Good fantasy, makes you think. Is it about more than I think it is?🥴 Final read of 2025!
We are having a blizzard outside. The wind is howling, but I am home and cozy. I am really enjoying Heartwood so far. It may be a last minute add to my "best of" list for the year. #hyggehourreadathon @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit
