This one is actually a little sad for me. I like the writing and the characters are fine, but I can't latch on and care about the story. I don't really know how to explain that I really liked all the parts of it, just not the overall product. I still have Anxious People to try and it sounds far more interesting to me overall so I'm still looking forward to it.

This is the rest of my reading pile for June. Can I finish it? We'll see. An awful lot of this month was taken up by manga, but I've still made a sizeable dent in the novels I'd put aside to read.

Everything about this manga seems like I should love it. Unfortunately, three volumes in and I still don't like it. I'm just not interested 😭

I'm absolutely loving this series. The artwork alone is absolutely STUNNING. As a librarian, I'm happy to find any series with librarians front and center, but this one is just so so good.

Currently trapped so I'm glad I'm reading such a long volume right now.

I'm really loving this series! It's such a good take on vampires and doesn't shy away from morality, ethics, or how dangerous the vampires (or devils here) can be. No fluffy easily controlled creatures here.

What an opening 🤣🤣

I honestly wasn't expecting to like this series as much as I am. But creepy santa lore is apparently catnip to me.

The art in this one is GORGEOUS and is definitely carrying it for me. The story is very much a love story and is just okay for me for now. It's only 10 vols (or 5 omnis) long so definitely doable still.

Reading this one for my book club and having a rough time getting into it. There have been some great lines but the overall plot is throwing me off. This the the first Backman book I've read (tho I bought and am looking forward to Anxious People).

Anyone already read this and loved it? Do I just need to give it some time?

The distinct misfortune of being attracted to your own husband against your will 🤣🤣🤣

This is my new excuse if I wanna stay inside.

1. Case File Compendium 5
2. Stand alone.

Yes I know the preorder was a series lolol. I take more chances on stand alones, especially if it's a trusted author. Series I'm likely to let a few come out first.

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@TheSpineView

116 pages in. Don't care about the political storyline but really like the two main characters.

Unsettling and surprisingly hard-hitting for a 96 page novella.

A novella for the evening. 13 pages in and the writing is A+. Glad I also have I Was a Teenage Slasher.

"I haven't laid eyes on the island in several years."

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@ShyBookOwl

I was expecting to love this book but 200 pages in and I was just honestly bored. The writing was lovely, but it felt lovely in a way that I was kept at a distance. I didn't feel anything for the characters. With so many other books that I'm looking forward to, I've learned to DNF as an act of self-care 🤣 Love that so many do adore it tho.

Rereading this book.

I finish one chonker to start another chonkier chonker.

Reading Backman for the first time with my library book club.

5 stars. Fantastic story. A top read. I cried. I cheered. I LOVE MISAKI. Fully realized characters, human reactions, growth. Absolutely stunning novel. Definitely checking out Blood Over Bright Haven.

What a wild way to start a volume.

Made myself a June TBR. We'll see how much I get through.

It's always a good time when she naps and I read.

I started this expecting it not to live up to the hype, honestly. I'm 100 pages in and so far, I'm LOVING it.

Finally finished this trilogy! It's really fantastic. I'm not sure how I feel about the ending right now and I suspect I'll be rolling it over in my brain a lot.

A mild pick. 3.5 or 3.75. I did enjoy it and it was an easy enough read. Graham Gore was a fantastic character and it had some clever writing for him. It didn't make me feel any particularly strong feelings, however. Chose it for my library's book club and can't wait to see what the other members think of it.

Coming up on the end of this series. Two sections left and I've got an inkling how it'll end, but I still wouldn't put money on it. Such a good series, though.

A 5 star of course. Loved rereading this.

I just love that Ian Malcolm is allowed to have these pages long diatribes. 🙌

TL;DR version 🤣

Ian Malcolm making POINTS. Applicable today points, at that...

Time to revisit this one 🥰🥰🥰

It was.... fine. Fun. LOVED Vintage and Tormalin. Didn't care for Noon. Almost felt like she couldn't compete in terms of character interest. Would have loved MORE done with her personality. But the plot was also just fine. So.... it was fine.

I really enjoyed the first 3 volumes but I started getting very lost in the last 3. The back end of the series got a little too off for me. A solid 3 out of 5, though.

1. Anxiety is a little high and I'm dealing with plantar fasciitis, apparently.
2. Staycation through Memorial Day. I'm a librarian and Summer Reading is coming up fast so I'm taking 10 days to stay home, breathe, read, and take a break from people.

#MentalHealthMonday @Kerrbearlib

My haul from a Saturday at Barnes and Noble. I also got my mom 3 books 😆

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Finished the duology. Yes, I sobbed. So glad I gave this story a chance. Totally worth it.

Officially on vacation. Took a trip to Barnes and Noble and picked up some much anticipated books. Now I'm diving into the second Little Mushroom book that does seem like it's going to make me cry quite a bit. Time to do nothing but read for the next 9 days ⭐️🥰

There were virtually no people on the stairs, or perhaps there were only a handful of people rushing about--fewer than usual.

--Little Mushroom: Revelations

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@ShyBookOwl

This is a duology and this review is for the first book but omg. I loved it. Beginning to end. The ethics behind how humanity continues to survive an apocalyptic event. The toll of widescale killing on those who must carry it out to keep others safe versus the image it creates for the survivors. Seeing all of it from the perspective of a character who is NOT human, but not a monster either. I just loved this. Reading the second ASAP.

My lil buddy here is gonna be helping me through the rest of this book. It's gonna take a lot of deep breathing and to not just be teary-eyed while reading.

10 volumes of detective mystery and a woman who can hear lies. Not my fave detective manga--that's Don't Call It Mystery-- but really solid and doesn't drag out until it's uninteresting.

Spending down time today reading the last three vols of Usotoki Rhetoric and this book. It's been VERY interesting so far and much different from other danmeis Ive read (I haven't read that many yet).

Time to finish this series. For once, Bastet is awake and alert 🤣

With 6ish days left. We'll see how much I can read tomorrow.

I'm now 13 volumes into Naruto and it honestly has no business being as good as it is. Love it when people make quality media aimed toward youth that takes on deeper topics.