I wanted so bad to like this book! I waited for literal months to get it from my library. BUT I felt like I missed something when reading it. Everyone seems touched, moved or in tears while reading this, but I was bored. I couldn‘t relate to the characters, found bits confusing sometimes, and felt as if there was no plot at all. It felt lackluster. Or maybe I wasn‘t in the Christmas spirit? It is February after all.

The saga of “where, o where, did my package go?” has come to a comedic end. It‘s been found! Thank you so much @Ellie_H for my #LittleChristmasSwap! I can finally finish the book instead of constantly requesting it from the library 😂 how did you know olive green was one of my favorite colors?! Love it!

Thanks so much for my #NLHS24! Can‘t wait to read King of Wrath and maybe even try stenciling the edges of How My Neighbor Stole Christmas! Everything is so cute!

My #NaughtyListHolidaySwap is here! Can‘t wait to open it up and see the goodies inside! @WildAlaskaBibliophile

This is the perfect way to end Christmas Eve. I‘m so excited to dig into the book AND the Reese‘s! This book has been sitting in my Amazon cart for a minute so thank you so much for getting it @Beatlefan129 ! I think I‘ll start tonight #JolabokaflodSwap

I believe my #JolabokaflodSwap came in today! I‘m so excited to open it! @MaleficentBookDragon

4.5 stars! So good!

Forgot to post this yesterday, due to the craziness that is my life, but they‘re off and on their way!! My secret people should be receiving their stuff soon! #NaughtyListHolidaySwap @WildAlaskaBibliophile #JolabokaflodSwap24 @MaleficentBookDragon

I went into this book with some hesitation. But after a push from a coworker, I‘m so glad that I read it! I loved it so much! I enjoy the grumpy/sunshine relationship along with the forced proximity. The dynamics and backgrounds of the characters were interesting, and I like how the author had beta readers for sensitivity and accuracy. I‘m looking forward to reading the next book in the series! #romance

Gamers, theater geeks and fake dating all in one adorably funny and sweet teen romance.
5/5 stars and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This book was absolutely amazing! I‘m not used to reading second chance romances, but I‘m so glad I picked this up! It got me out of my reading slump… finally! The fake marriage trope? 👌🏾 BIPOC characters? ❤️ Funny, awkward and of course romantic, everything about it was great! Second book to be released in 2024?! Highly recommend 5/5 stars!!

I‘ve been thinking about this all day! I was so excited to come home to open it! Thank you so much @kspenmoll !! Everything is absolutely amazing - I feel so spoiled 😊 I‘ve heard great things about Legend and have been meaning to pick it up. I don‘t know that to do first: read, bake a sweet treat with the cookware or relax with the self care items! Thank you so much for everything! And thank you @KateReadsYA for organizing this!

4.25/5
I listened to this on audiobook. Although short and sometimes repetitive, I admire Madison Beer's vulnerability in her memoir. Speaking about her childhood, rise to fame, struggles, and mental health, puts into perspective what a lot of celebrities experience, and often we forget they are more like us than we realize. As a young celebrity, I commend Madison on her bravery!
Please check the trigger warnings for this book, though!

Thank you so much @BookwormAHN for all of the #CreepyChristmas goodies! My jaw continued to drop with every new thing I unwrapped! These books have been on my TBR/wishlist FOREVER, so I was super happy to get them! And the mug?! Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for everything! It‘s all wonderful! And thank you @teebe for organizing!

Thank you @booklover3258 @bridge12 and @K.M.-Forester for my #JolabokaflodSwap!! I don‘t know what to start on first, but I do know that I‘m going to have a GREAT Christmas filled with chocolate, hot cocoa, and some great reads. The candy looks absolutely AMAZING, all of it. I‘m so excited to get started. Happy reading and happy holidays! And thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing this! 🎄 ❤️

Stoped by the post office today, and was given lots of bookish packages! Can‘t wait until opening day for #JolabokaflodSwap23 and #CreepyChristmas! Bonus package: my BOTM finally came in so that‘s one I can open now 🤗

Sent this guys out in the mail today! They should reach their designated readers soon. Hope they enjoy!! #JolabokaflodSwap23

“There was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death;
if I could not have one, I would have the other“ - Harriet Tubman

Simply put, this book was absolutely amazing! It tells the history of Black people in America from Ona Judge in the 1770s to the present day's Barack Obama. Broken down into sections of the lifetimes of historical figures and with simplistic but great illustrations. 1000% recommend

As so many people have said before me, this book was so freaking CUTE, if not cuter than the first. This duology is the most adorable series about believing in yourself, embracing change, and being open to adventure. It's a super quick read and I HIGHLY recommend it!

Finally got this book from the library, and flew through it. So many things threw me in for choosing this book to read first - to break my book slump. I‘m so glad I did. I related to this book, to this author, for SO many reasons. Absolutely amazing. Great read and great illustrations. Loved it

This was pretty good! A quick read - YA mystery/crime graphic novel with some elements of paranormal fantasy. The ending was a bit too rushed for my liking. 4.25 stars

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.“
- Muhammad Ali
This quick read is filled with reflective and ageless quotes accompanied by beautiful artwork. Loved it!

Thank you so much @tdrosebud for my #FallingForFallSwap box! I literally love everything! Those books have been on my TBR for so long I‘m having trouble deciding which one I want to read first! I have to say I‘m going crazy over this booksleeve - it‘s so pretty! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Fall is off to a great start now. 🎃 🍁 @Avanders #FFFS

A frantic mailbox search, 2 post office runs, and lots of confusion later, I‘m so happy that I have my #FallingForFallSwap box! So excited to open it! @Avanders #FFFS (p.s. it‘s sitting on my counter just taunting me 😂)

Got my #SummerBookmarkSwap in the mail and I love them! Thank you so much @Amiable ! I‘ve been wanting to visit the Strand since forever and it‘s on my to do list for my next NYC trip. And thank you @Rissa1 for the Dino bookmark, it‘s so cute! I can‘t wait to use them all. I‘ve seen mine out already, so they should arrive soon! @cwarnier

@Pigpen_Reads thank you so much! I have major plans to read all of this very soon! The Wedding Date seems so cute! I did my very strange happy dance when I saw the goldfish haha and I‘m so excited to try the chocolate shortbread cookies - they look tasty. I‘m love the Bella bracelet, like LOVE it and my jaw dropped when I unwrapped the snow globe. This was all just amazing. I‘m so happy we matched again! @Catsandbooks #SliceofSummerSwap

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much @Gissy for my #SliceofSummerSwap it‘s so amazing! This books have been on my TBR for a while and I‘m so excited to get started on The Last Wish. The packaging was so pretty and the candle smells so good! Also I have been looking for new ice molds for my coffee so they came right on time along with the coasters lol. Trust me, this is everything I need for a perfect morning to read! Thanks so much! @Catsandbooks

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much @Gissy for my #SliceofSummerSwap it‘s so amazing! This books have been on my TBR for a while and I‘m so excited to get started on The Last Wish. The packaging was so pretty and the candle smells so good! Also I have been looking for new ice molds for my coffee so they came right on time along with the coasters lol. Trust me, this is everything I need for a perfect morning to read! Thanks so much! @Catsandbooks

Received these #sliceofsummerswap packages while I was on vacation! It was a lovely surprise to come home to. @Pigpen_Reads and @Gissy I sent yours off before I left so they should be there soon! I‘m so excited for opening day @Catsandbooks

Was this book weird and a bit unnerving? Yes Am I going to continue reading the rest of the series? Absolutely

Some more teas came in on Monday from these lovey people! I‘m so excited to try! Thank you @Sharpeipup @sarahbellum and @Daisey I‘m so excited to try! #LitsyTeaSwap @Nutmegnc

Look at what came in the mail! @Nutmegnc #LitsyTeaSwap Thanks so much @wordslinger42 @julieclair @curiouserandcurioser @KateReadsYA @Kshakal I‘m so excited to try!

Sent these out the other day! They should be coming to your soon! @Nutmegnc #LitsyTeaSwap

@MeganAnn I had to take a moment to process everything you sent. This was beyond amazing! Thank you so much! An entire box set?! Wow! And the twilight themed goodies?! The headband I absolutely love! AND THE BOOK SLEEVE!! I‘m so excited to read all of these books, but I think I will start with N.K. Jemisin first, since your recommend it! I also loved the bookmark and note with each book. Thank you so much! @Avanders #SSS #SpeculativeSpringSwap

Thank you so much @Avanders for my #SpeculativeSpringSwap! This is all so amazing! I am in LOVE with the book sleeve! I can‘t wait to crank one of these open and light the candle while sipping on coffe and munching on a Reese‘s! Sounds like the best day every! Thanks again! #SSS

Look at what came in the mail again today! So excited for #SpeculativeSpringSwap opening day! #SSS @Avanders

Got my #SpeculativeSpringSwap in the mail this weekend. Thanks @MeganAnn for sending! @Avanders #SSS

Mailed out my #SpeculativeSpringSwap boxes! So excited for opening day! Thanks @Avanders #SSS

Thank you @BookNAround for my Valentine‘s Day goodies!! I am SUPER excited about these! I almost picked up Eight Perfect Hours at work today. And I love the candy and the card was so sweet! I‘m seriously debating on whether or not sleep is necessary and if I should start one of these right now! Yay! Thanks so much! Also the packaging was just too cute! #SwoonathonSwap

Look what came in the mail the other day! @BookNAround I‘m so excited to open it, thank you! #SwoonathonSwap

Sent out my #Swoonathon book earlier today! So excited @MidnightBookGirl and @kimmypete1

Thank you soooooo much @Charityann !!!! I‘m not joking when I say I screamed when I saw the book. It‘s one of the top books on my TBR/wish list and I‘m so thankful that you got it for me! Also Reese‘s AND twizzlers?! I‘m only lucky girl! Thanks again so much! And thanks @bookish_wookish for organizing the swap! #LittleChristmasSwap

Thanks so much @wideeyedreader for my book and treats! I was so excited to get this one! Perfect romance for a cozy night in! Happy holidays! #JolabokaflodSwap

Thank you so much @kimmypete1 This book has been on my TBR for soooo long! The candy is so yummy! Happy holidays! #JolabokaflodSwap

So happy that I sent this bad boys out in the mail the other day! And I received one too! I‘m so excited for opening day! #JolabokaflodSwap #LittleChristmasSwap

Oh gosh! I was NOT prepared for the emotional roller coaster this book took me on! In short, it was simply amazing! I really loved and felt for the characters, which made it even harder to read at times! Oh, make sure to read the TW! I don't think I would be able to recommend this book enough. It left me speechless, breathless, scared, worried, happy, angry, and every other emotion under the sun. One of my top 5-star picks for the year! #5star

Thank you so much @sharread for my Halloween goodies! I can‘t wait to read (and eat them)!! I plan on getting started right now haha. I‘m so glad I got to participate this year! #hauntedhollowswap #hhs @wanderinglynn

And it‘s off!! @wanderinglynn #hauntedhollowswap 🎃

Look at what was delivered while I was on vacation!! So excited! Can‘t want to open it when the time comes! #hauntedhollowswap #hhs @wanderinglynn

“Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true,
that even as we grieved, we grew,
that even as we hurt, we hoped,
that even as we tired, we tried,
that we'll forever be tied together, victorious.
Not because we will never again know defeat,
but because we will never again sow division.”

Amanda Gorman is so deserving of the praise that she's received. Each time I hear this poem, my heart stops a bit — it‘s breathtakingly beautiful.
#poetry