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February #WrapUp

9 #OffTheShelf2025
1 #Chunkster
1 #FictionalTraveler
8 #SeriesLove2025
6 #BookChain2025
4 #LitsyAtoZ
#BookSpin & #DoubleSpin
7 #Pantone2025
1 #Classic
2 #NonFiction

A lot of DNFs this month made it so I didn‘t read as many books as I hoped, but the I really enjoyed most of the others I read.

8 Books
2,522 Pages

#52bookclub25 - 6 books
#bookchain2025 - 4 books
#litsyAtoZ - #letterL #letterD #letterR

This sweet story was a loose retelling of Sense and Sensibility, set in modern day Austin, Texas. I enjoyed it on its own merits, and after the first few chapters, forgot to look for similarities with the original. A light fun read, with enough surprises to give it some depth.
#JaneAustenThenAndNow @Crinoline_Laphroaig
#Pantone2025 #PearSorbet @Lauredhel
#LitsyAtoZ #J @Texreader

I haven‘t given myself much time to read one last book this month for #Nepal #foodandlit. But I need this book for #letterK for #litsyatoz. So at least I‘ll get it started in February

These really are such quick reads.
Like with the first book I feel the characters lack emotional depth and they feel much too young.
But the gripping adventure/trial and the cliffhanger ending makes me want to read the next book.

#OffTheShelf2025 @Librariana
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
#LitsyAtoZ #S @Texreader
#Pantone2025 #Orangeade @Lauredhel

3½✨
There's a lot of conflicting reviews about this one. But I quite enjoyed it.
Even with the slow start and Grady being a sulky, self-absorbed man-child.
The suspense and mystery of the Isle of Amberley kept me intrigued. It felt like a character on its own, with the residents being its moving parts.
And the twists.
I did not see it coming... at all.

Loved this book full of #TrueCrime articles. #FiveStar #NonFiction

#OffTheShelf2025 @Librariana

#DoubleSpin @TheAromaOfBooks

#LitsyAtoZ #LetterU
#2025TitleChallenge
@Bookish_Viking
@TexReader

So, I enjoyed this one for what it was. A bit far-fetched, but -- what dark smutty romance/murder academia isn't? Overall kept me entertained 🌶️🌶️

#OffTheShelf2025 @Libraiana (I bought this one - I will probably relisten to some parts :) - ha)
#LitsyAtoZ #LetterR
#2025TitleChallenge
@Bookish_Viking
@TexReader

Here‘s my #bookspin for March, trying to fill in some #litsyatoz prompts at the same time. 😀 @TheAromaofBooks @Texreader

A friend suggested I read Between the World and Me, but it wasn't available, so I thought I'd get the next best thing.

I really enjoyed the first half of the book, It was thought-provoking and I found it very interesting, even learning a thing or two.
The second half I found a bit boring and laborers to get though. I'm not denying the importance of the subject matter, it was just that I didn't really feel a connection to it.