Working through Clockwork Prince. Not as captivating as Clockwork Angel but I can't give in now. Doggo included as tax for not posting in such a long time.

I'm struggling to read this month and I'm struggling to be okay with that. Sigh. I've only finished 2 books and I usually read about 7 each month. It's not that the books aren't good ... it's more a desire to be up and moving.

The Last Bookshop in London - 🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I read a lot of WWII fiction and this is definitely at the top of the list. Such an amazing account of Londoners during the Blitzkrieg.

The Box in the Woods - 🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just Wow! Maureen Johnson does it again. I absolutely love the Truly Devious series and this is probably one of my favorite books I've read this year.

Good Girl, Bad Blood - 🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pippa is at it again and things get darker and more dangerous. And I did not see that end coming.

Critical Role - more like ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 but it was a decent start to a new (to me) series. All the snarky half-elves.

Measuring Up - ?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ super cute YA graphic novel about a young Tiwainese immagrant who loves to cook when she discovers Julia Child
The Vegetarian - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I honestly don't know if this is a pick for me or not. It left me with a "What did I just read" feeling. But I did keep reading. Mostly to find out what happened.

Heard this poem at the Renaissance Faire yesterday and it's stuck with me.

Gallant 🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - all the Gothic home feels and continuous sense of unease.
My Sister the Serial Killer 🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - just wow! This is going to be a reread for me for sure. And to think it languished on my kindle for 2 years.

I've been MIA for a while but have definitely continued reading!

Deathless Divide🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Pure magic. I hope there is a 3rd in the series.
Honey Girl ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I wanted to love this book but it hits harder than I wanted it to. Super straight laced girl gets drunk in Vegas and ends up with a wife. But woven in the Lighthearted premise is a ton of trauma to unpack. It's a good book it just leaves me feeling so low.

OMG so fun!!

I don't normally read Manga but this book was so good. I can't wait to continue the story.

Finally wrapping up Civil War Zombie Apocalypse awesomeness.

So far I'm enjoying this book. It's a little predictable but it's a nice passive listen.

My next read. Hoping for an amazing adventure.

Thank you so much @Yuki_Onna for my awesome #sliceofsummerswap box! I'm so excited about the books and all the amazing German chocolate! And thank you for being my first international swapper 💝 I hope you're feeling better!

Thank you @Gissy for my amazing #spookysummerswap box! I love the books and book sleeve so much! I will be using my cat mug to drink the delicious tea you sent. 💝💝💝

@Kar2b you spoiled me!! I cannot believe how above and beyond you went for my #sliceofsummerswap ! I'm so excited about the books and I am in love with the Pride and Prejudice print. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Currently Reading:
This Wicked Fate - digital ARC
The Lost and Found Bookshop - ALC
Crocodile on the Sandbank - Physical reread

#sliceofsummerswap Summer Aesthetic. I love being in and near the water but I also love the greenery of my garden. @Catsandbooks

A lot has been going on so it's time for a comfort reread.

Book Haul from a lovely (new to me) shop called the Reader's Cafe. Delicious London Fog, delicious food, and lovely atmosphere

Just starting my newest witchy/baking cozy mystery series. It's my 2 favorite cozy mystery types rolled into one.

The 2nd book in the Carribean Kitchen Mysteries did not disappoint. In the first book, Miriam snoops so much she often gets in trouble, but I really appreciated the passive why she stumbled upon clues and bodies. The people, food anthropology, and crazy situations keep me coming back to this series. And I WILL be trying some of the included recipes. This whole series is YUM! Also, it's definitely helping me learn Spanish.

OMG! Read this now. It's so good. I can't wait to read Part 2!
5 🌟

This book is extremely dense and took about 1.5 years to read the entire thing. It is composed of short snippets that makes it easy to pick up as needed and will be a valuable resource as I journey further along the Wiccan path. Excellent starter resource.

I enjoyed this one way more than I thought I would. I was also positive I knew #Whodunit but I was wrong. 4 🌟

I HATE giving up on books but life is too short to read books you don't enjoy so I threw this one in the DNF folder. I felt so sorry for Mary and while she often is ignored I was too depressed by her story after reading a third of the book to continue.

Featuring a cast of fantastic and quirky characters, an immersive setting, a sweet romance, and a mystery plot that had me guessing until the very end, it has everything a cozy mystery should offer. I got bogged down in British slang and it took me a few pages to understand that our heroine is the descendent of Elizabeth Bennett Darcy but overall this was a very pleasant read. Highly recommend even for those who are not Austen aficionados.

Enjoying this arc though it took a moment to adjust to the universe. So far more Rom Com than cozy mystery but still fun.

I enjoyed this book so much! It was a lot of fun seeing Non Player Characters react to the actions of "Real World" players in a Dungeons and Dragons type game. The humor and nerdery were also well appreciated. I'm definitely going to have to check out #2.

I loved this read. I was laughing out loud in parts and am so glad I picked up this cozy witchy romance. Thoroughly enjoyed every chapter.

Workout audio book. So far super fun.

I'm behind on my #cozymysterybookclub reads but found last month's book on Hoopla. So far it's nothing special but it features baking so I'm here for the noms.

Drinking tea and reading about tea and spending a beautiful spring afternoon with my cats. Life is good.

Hold my tea while I go find and buy the rest of this series. “Meet Your Baker“ hits all of my cozy favorites without being cliche. The Oregon bakery backdrop and Shakespeare Festival themed town are convincing and unique. Plus I love when yummy recipes are included.

So awesome. Hoping Netflix does the series justice!