This is an excellent personal and raw biography from a man that wants nothing more than to be honest and authentic. He speaks about personal struggles and failures truthfully. He also gives a human face to the NFL protest and BLM. I think any College football fan or NFL fan should give it a listen.

This is an interesting story but ultimately fell flat. I don‘t see anyone outside of Texas would care. However if you took Texas history at all and want a story that Texans don‘t tell I would give this a shot.

I wasn‘t jazzed about starting this book. At first it was Star Wars political machinations and I can barely stand following senate hearings in the real world I don‘t need it in my entertainment. However the author has the presence of mind and skill to make it interesting. Leia has always been a bit of a Mary Sue. Yet in this version she has a deep inner life and has motivations and agency. I would encourage any Star Wars fan to pick it up.

My first audiobook from the library. It was a quick and interesting listen. This book would be a great intro for people who find the spiritual aspects of mindfulness to hokey. I did got some insights but this book isn‘t really my thing.

A very interesting look at the idea of mindfulness. #intricate #sterile #science This isn‘t really how I think of mindfulness but it is a great way to see another side to a guiding principle. This is my palette cleanser after finishing #campnanowrimo 👍👍 feeling really good about that. I realize the work has just started as far as getting to a finished product. I went for novella length instead.

Just had a breakthrough while writing for #campnanowrimo I actually know where the story is going! It just hit me. I haven‘t felt that kind of rush since being on stage in college. It feels really good. 😀😃😁

I am attempting #campnanowrimo and I just had my most productive day so far 1667 words. Makes me feel good. I‘m not sure if the story is coherent or not, but that is what editing is for right? Just wanted to share. My reading has definitely taken a back seat this month. I will pick it back up after I finish. 😁🐻👻🍕This is what I have been reading in between.

So am I trapped at a tire shop waiting for a flat to get fixed OR surprise reading time? BOTH. See you all in a hour. 😊

I picked this up because it was the first EVENT in comics I remember. I was too young for secret wars or anything like that. I wanted to get the full story and this was on sell at the library for a dollar. If it had been any more I bet I would not have bought it. I am enjoying a deeper look into the Superman character. With the novel version you get more commentary from a character we all know VERY well. I am only 70 pages in but I am enjoying it.

It‘s funny, I guess my favorite books are always finished at 4 am. This book is amazing. Yes, it is an 80s throw back and a twist on the traditional possession story, but the emotional resonance of the characters is what makes this novel stand out. Not since IT have I enjoyed getting to know characters this much. It is one of those few novels that when you finish you just feel comfortable in your pain and joy. After all you tried.

Instituting a new rule. No more buying OR checking out books from the library, until I am done with the ones I am reading. I have 60 pgs left in MBFE and for the first time in a long time I am excited to see how it ends and not just looking for the next book I am going to read. 😃

No insight here just a pretty flower for your Monday morning.

This was breakfast. What can I say other than ... RELAX. Ok I feel like a dork now. But the book is great and thanks to the Litsy IT staff for fixing the connection problems.

It started out well & interesting yet soon became a slog of one murder after another after another. I understand that was the whole point. I also understand that life does not follow a strict narrative. However since this book was billed as a social science study of inner city murder & what can be done there were no solutions raised. It was simply touristic murder after a while without any point. Maybe I am asking for an answer that isn‘t there.

Sometimes it feels like I am trying to catch up to the enlightenment of the 50‘s or 60‘s. #growinguptexan #smalltownsmallminds #betterlate

This one is heartbreaking but important so here goes. I have tried several times to read this book and the raw humanity gets to me. That‘s why I distract myself with Robotech and anime. Now time for some sad reality.

One more down. Kinda fun. Going for a black out. 👍👍😁

My thoughts too buddy. I didn‘t used to read multiple books at once but here we are!

This review is actually for the Netflix mini series but since Atwood is a supervising producer on it it feels justified being here. My wife and I watched the entire 6 episode series in one night. It was a beautiful and heartbreaking story. There were many times that I forgot it was an Atwood story and other times when her humor was front and center. The first chilling show I have seen in a while. A must watch for an Atwood fan. Amazing.

I maybe regressing. I am infatuated with novels and manga from before I was born. I have fallen into a dark hole called Dragon Ball Z. (Not pictured) and Robotech 🙄. Don‘t send help. I will dig my way out. The only way out for me is through. See you on the other side. #imscared #iam14apperently

Ok I loved Oryx and Crake. I relished the world that was built in The Year of The Flood. I couldn‘t get into this book. The survivalist hippies just didn‘t speak to me. Which considering my political and socialist beliefs is astounding. Maybe I should try again? Am I the only one?

Because I needed something goofy and fun. It‘s intellectual cotton candy. #sigh #relax #fluff

This book is a very good introduction into the realities of the factory farm system and is important for anyone that is still eating meat and especially chicken. It is written as a journalist and does not take a moral side one way or the other. He simply states facts. That are disturbing but facts none the less. If you do eat meat I think this is a great book to start with to see what the real choice you are making at a restaurant or supermarket.

New library card for those books I can‘t afford and am only going to read once. Dog in picture for scale. Lol.

This book was not offensive at any point just mediocre. The twist seemed silly and the noir feeling felt tacked on. Most of Koontz books feel forced. There seems to be no authenticity to his works instead they feel like cash grabs. Just my opinion.

Super Bowl ... of Pretzels! 🥨🥨🥨 the only bowl I care about. I am not really enjoying this book but I‘m already halfway so I will finish. Sometimes that‘s when it gets better. The back 50%

This is the struggle I guess for everyone. #nerdjoke

“Loyalty and devotion leads to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self sacrifice. The spirit of self sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.” I have started meditating on and with this book and it has given me some great insights. #feelinggood #wow #TWD #nerdinsight

I ain‘t even mad.

Reading with 1 serving size of Milk Duds! Are you kidding me? ANYWAY the books fun and I enjoy the way Koontz writes characters.

An eclectic book haul to say the least. This is what happens when you finally find books you have been searching for for over a year. And a 15% off coupon. 😁😄😃😀🤩😎🤓😋 #HPB #bookhaul

This was a fun read with well developed characters. They still felt a bit D&D meets Firefly but I enjoyed it. All the love triangles got a little annoying and Dad‘s appearance felt rushed but it is what it is. A solid story and I loved Steel and Nova. Riff is a Han Solo wannabe. The names are dumb in a campy sort of way. After reading through this review it sounds like I didn‘t like this book. If I didn‘t like it I would not have finished it.

Sometimes you have to NOT use the action hero line. Just change it to an electric screwdriver. If you really HAVE to have that line. 🙄😳🙄
#iknowitspetty #notabigdeal #stillafunbook

This actually made me more emotional than it should have.

Reading with my lazy boys on a cold day in Texas. I love having days off.

In an effort to read more unknown authors. At least unknown to me. I am reading some kindle books this year. I am hoping this will get me a wider range of voices. Wish me luck. Also I think ebooks are fine but I miss the weight and feel of physical books. Wow look out for these hot takes!

Nope, Quentin is terrible and he is the only character that is given any depth. Female characters are a joke and everyone is explicitly white. AND YES THAT IS A PROBLEM. If you don‘t think so or disagree please unfollow me. Oh this book is terrible. I got 100 pages and and can‘t do it.

This is an example of why the show is better for representation than the book so far. The male characters are more understandable in the book, BUT the women in the book are hardly even characters much less deep and interesting ones. I don‘t know if I will keep reading. There are better books out there and I am tired of making excuses for writers.

I am 50 pages in and the book is much better than the TV show. Although I still hear the dean‘s voice from the show in my head.

New coffee mug. New book. Cold morning. Ahhhh perfect.

This is my favorite book of the year. Fun characters, exciting story, heartfelt interactions, and a satisfying ending. The action sequences at the end got a little long for me but it was still awesome. Would give more than 5 stars if I could. I hope it is never a movie. 👍👍🍩🍕🤓😍

Man I am inhaling this book. Fun characters and a fresh new story told through tropes. Good for any Supernatural or Scooby Doo fan.

I have to have a sound track for good reading. Am I alone on this?

Couldn‘t finish it. I had 100 pages left and just didn‘t care anymore. It is a mix of a lot of influences but not really it‘s own thing. Never got outside the realm of imitation. There were good scenes but they all seemed like scenes cut from other universes. I‘m good won‘t finish this book and definitely won‘t go on in the series.

So Sammy is a woman and so is Naomi. I was afraid first that it would be a BS love triangle and then it ended up being so much worse. This is why I wish I could find a female sci-fi author. Not to say it would be different but stuff like this coming from two men is infuriating. I love Atwood and have gotten into Connie Willis but after that I am tapped. #recommendations #womenscifiauthor #annoyed

I don‘t know why but I have stalled on this book. I just wanna finish it and move on. I only have 100 pages left but I have zero motivation.

Dozing on the couch. Awww.

Lol in the morning. I‘m enjoying how much Firefly there is in this book.