#ReadYourKindle numbers have been drawn!

The two Libby books are in a series and will get read this summer.

Not sure about getting to the other two; we shall see!

Thanks @CBee for the spin!

#BookSpinBingo time!

My two mainstay perpetual challenges are the books of Louis L'Amour and Stephen King.

But I have a few on my backed up challenge list.

I do have two reading lists I'm working on so...Goodreads 50 Greatest Childrens Books and Medieval Historical Fiction lists are going to be my selection for this month.

Anne will get me completed for the Goodreads challenge-but I'll read it after summer reading program!

@TheAromaofBooks

Last week was kinda wonky. I did start on “Sunday“ but it was due back (out of state loan) and I enjoyed but it was the wrong time. Maybe this winter when I'm in the mood for a deeper read.

Craig Johnson came in and that's been my read the past few days. Love me some Longmire and Co.

“Vanishing Kind“ is another out of state loan that must be read quickly. I'm hoping to have both of these done this week-if possible!

It has been a very wonky week and felt the need to come up with five joys.

Baseball is back and I can “watch“ the game during work hours.
Selling a metal frame love seat on FB Marketplace.
Ice Cream Days at work! Bride's Cake was amazing and I'm looking forward to more!
The sky is staying blue longer-summer's coming!
I was in and out of the hospital all winter. It's been 6 weeks without a hospital stay!

#debinhawaii #5joysFriday

I'm a bit behind on my #ReadYourKindle books for the year. I have deliberately choosen one a month and I'm still behind 😂

For May, I have managed to try two books. “Dead of Winter“ was a Libby read. It was an enjoyable popcorn thriller with some romance.

“Must Love Dragons“ was a DNF. Space dragons looking for mates on Earth. Awesome, right? But I just couldn't connect. I really think the author put two main leads together too early. 🤷
@CBee

In addition to #14in14 this summer (well, it's 15 books to read, but work with me!), I have decided to read 7 short stories.

I've never read Faulkner, never read Plath beyond “The Bell Jar“, and haven't read Hemingway since high school and “The Old Man and the Sea.“

The rest are Kindle books languishing on my device for who knows how long.

Thanks @Liz_M for the idea of #14in14!

I have 15 books for #14in14. Because, what is summer with Stephen King?

Also, I want to finish Kalayna Price's Alex Croft series so those last 3 are listed.

I just got in the KC Davis book and will read that on/after Memorial Day (it has holds at the library!)

Most of these have been checked out too long and I need to clear the reading cart!

Thanks @Liz_M for the encouragement to list our summer reads!

I know I've been really quiet on here for a couple of months. Just trying to decide which social media bookish sites/apps I want to keep.

I do love the monthly challenges Litsy has so I'll be around.

@PuddleJumper rolled the dice and I have my June #Roll100 titles. “Eagle in the Snow“ is my pick. Although, Kindle will be fairly easy to knock out!

One of my #readyourkindle picks for May was a Libby book.

I was interested in this as I really enjoy the author. My library system picked up the eBook and not the paperback. So, off to Libby to read the first in a series!

I enjoyed this-definitely reminded me of her Laurel Snow series.

It was a great book to read if you enjoy romantic suspense or just need some popcorn thriller/romance.

Nothing finished last week. I did DNF “Leave No Trace“.

Reading the newest Craig Johnson book and loving it so far.

Next up is an ILL loan of Western poetry-really looking forward to this one!

I'm butting up against some due dates that are not renewable, so I need to get through these quickly. Thankfully, those books are fairly short that are coming up.

#BookReport
#WeeklyForecast

I sat for nearly 30 minutes critiquing this book instead of enjoying the read. When I realized what I was doing, I had enough. 100+ pages in and I'm done. DNF

Just didn't buy the 2 main characters and honestly, it really came across as a couple of guys writing a thriller, paint by number style. Just doesn't work and I've bailed.

#ontobetterreads
#hailthebail

Litsy wasn't working with me on Sunday and I have an Android-so here's my #WeeklyForecast and #BookReport.

I finished two books last week-I flew through the Sandford novel.

Starting the Landau book today (or tomorrow as I have a short lunch today). This weekend will be “Western Settings“ which is a poetry book set in the American West.

Well, that was fun! I inhaled this, the newest Davenport book, in a week.

Did end on a bit of an open question, though, so definitely intrigued to see what happens in (hopefully) the next book.

Overall, this is a great mystery series and another great installment. Just what I needed after being in medieval England/Normandy for 3 months!

I think “The Amish Wife“ will be my read for #ReadYourKindle. Although, the other three look very interesting! Thanks, @CBee!

My #ReadYourKindle List for April!

Thanks, @CBee, for running this challenge!

It's April and this year is flying by!

Here's my April #Bookspin list ready to go.

Since I finished my chunky book yesterday, I am a bit behind but welcome another couple of books to my TBR Cart!

 @TheAromaofBooks

I don't have words for how much I love this book.

So here's some stats:

82 days to read
758 pages read

I bought the book cause I couldn't read fast enough.

Love this book enough I bought the other two in the trilogy.

I am so glad I started, stuck with, and finished this book!

March picks!

My book of choice is “The Captured“ (tagged).

I really want to get into the SPN book, but I've heard it'll make you cry-no bueno right now!

I'm already two Kindle books behind on #ReadYourKindle so let's wait on that.

Can't wait to dive into a Western non-fiction!

@PuddleJumper #Roll100

Serial killers, murder, and a cute little town à la Richard Scarry! Count me in cause I absolutely loved this book.

In fact, I want a copy to come back to later. This was epic and I don't want to share much to ruin the story, but if you don't mind a gruesome cute graphic novel, check this one out!

#5JoysFriday @DebInHawaii

-We got sleet/snow on Tuesday and was out of work on Wednesday!
-Wednesday morning made deconstructed egg tacos with leftover taco meat
-Watched Super Bowl (go Chiefs!) and now it's baseball time (Go Cardinals)!
-Food day Thursday/Friday at work-I made this amazing Cherry Cream Cheese Chocolate Cake.
-Making plans for a staycation next week!

It's been a great week!

#WeekendForecast and #BookReport

Technically, I finished a book last Sunday but included that book in the previous wrap up.

I have been reading on my chunky book-about 20-25 pages a day at lunch (about 35-40 minutes). I have hit the limit of renewals at the library and may have to purchase this one cause I do want to keep at it.

Tomorrow, I am going to sit with my coffee and read a few kids books. It's imperative I switch things up, bookwise.

Well this is an interesting mix of books for #ReadYourKindle!

I think my focus will be on “Engraved on the Eye“ but they all look good!

Thanks, @CBee!

I'm in medieval England and Normandy this week (and next week and probably the week after 😭). I am enjoying this but, man, this is taking me a while to read!

#WhereAreYouMonday
@Cupcake12

I did not touch my Penman book this weekend.

“How to Keep House While Drowning“ was absolutely amazing. I feel seen-this book is written not only for those with ADHD, but those struggling with depression, anxiety, and daily pain. This is one of those books I want a copy of!

I bailed on the “Silence“ book. I laid it down and did everything but pick it up on Saturday-back it goes.

#weeklyforecast
#bookreport

Mini readathon for the next two days... Actually just Sat/Sun mornings. My chunkster will be set aside and I'm going to enjoy these books. Happy weekend!

Been a while since I've done a #5JoysFriday post!

That Texas size cinnamon role was acquired (and brought home!) from a local diner.
The days are going to get longer-the darkest is behind us!
Salsa Verde Chicken tacos-yum!
Foggy nights.
A great app called PicDiary that let's you keep a visual diary.

@DebinHawaii

I am really enjoying this book even though I am reading it so slowly.

Mini readathon this weekend to conquer some of the books that have come in and I can't renew!

#FirstLineFriday
@ShyBookOwl

Finished the Louis L'Amour book-I loved it. Great overview of L'Amour's work but also the authenticity that L'Amour put into his books. Recommended for Western fans.
One Winter Up North was a cute book about camping up north in the Boundary Waters in the winter. Recommended.
Still working on Penman. Enjoying it just a chunky book.
Next weekend, as a break from medieval England, will by the hygge book.
#weeklyforecast #bookreport

Decided to go with the tagged book for #Roll100 @PuddleJumper

No. 60 was something that looked good in a secondhand bookstore.
No. 42 is on a romance list that I have yet to get to.
No. 82 is a chunky boi...I've seen the newer film made of it-do want to get to the book. Just not after another chunky book.

Forgot to post yesterday! For some reason can't concentrate on the Penman novel so it's off to the west.
Really enjoyed the Le Guin book and looking forward to the hygge book next weekend.
#bookreport #weeklyforecast

Love this quote on writing!

Started this chunkster last night... Okay, read 6 pages our of 759 pages. I think I'm going to enjoy this one!

I am loving this series and catching murders along with Embla Nystrom in Sweden.

I have one more book in this series and then there's no more. In fact, it doesn't appear Helene Tursten has published anything since 2021.

If you enjoy not-so-violent but not-quite-cozy series and/or Nordic mystery-give this series a shot!

I spent a delightful hour absorbed into this book on Sunday afternoon.

You see, #hyggehourreadathon doesn't work for me at 8 pm as that's when I'm shuffling off to bed and can't concentrate anymore.

But I can sit and dip into a small book on the weekend that's a quick read.

This was good but ultimately, forgettable. I read this one because my word of the year is stillness. Decent intro but still looking for more on this topic.

Got out this morning/afternoon and did some errands and gassed the car up. Supposed to turn really cold although we may miss the winter precipitation.
Delving into my book set in Sweden at this time of the year. Happy reading this weekend!

Definitely going to get to the tagged book. But all of these selections look good!

Thanks #CBee for #ReadYourKindle

So, #bookspin will by my #Roll100 pick (tagged) and my #doublespin will be one of my perpetual challenges that I'm working on. Typically, I would grab the next L'Amour or King book and read that but I have the above in transit from out of state. So, delving into the world of Louis L'Amour's books is close enough!

Thanks, @AromaOfBooks for #Bingo!

I try to select a fairly quick, one-day read that's positive, inspiring, or poetic for the first day of the new year. A book to clean the palate from the past year and start fresh with positive energy.

I thinking having the book and dipping into it once in a while or over a month would be a better idea that reading in a day. I rate this as a meh read.

However, I am inspired to start looking for my own little pieces of hope.

And that's a wrap on my reading year of 2024!
My goal was 50-so yay on surpassing that!

Next year (2025) I will set my goal to 12 books to allow me the space and time to conquer some larger books or books that just need a bit more time to enjoy.

In reading at least, 2024 was a good year! Here's to a fantastic 2025!

Here's my #Roll100, @Puddlejumper!

I'm going to read the red book about writing. Not really in the mood, yet, for horror and I've read the Steinbeck.

Excited to see what else ends up on my January TBR!

I've been quiet here lately for a myriad of reasons but I'm still escaping into books.

Today my goal is this: just keep breathing. Big breaths to calm my system. Just keep breathing.

October was a good month! All of these were sold reads and most were part of a series.

Looking forward to November!

If only the weather in Oklahoma would reflect that we're getting into November! It's been 90s and 80s-where's my 60s and 70s?

My #bookspin for November, @TheAromaOfBooks!

Library book is for the list of books to read in Libby or the Kindle Unlimited books on my Kindle.

This was a super cute kids book about sheep dressing up and trick or treating.

#wickedwhispers
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

#wickedwhispers
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

Okay, yes, I'm obsessed with Supernatural. “Monster Movie“ was shot in b/w and a homage to the old monster movies.

And by the way, Dean looks as fantastic in b/w as in color!

#wickedwhispers
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

I love this series! Alex is a favorite character and her friends range from fae to a reaper called Death. So much fun!

#wickedwhispers
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

Look, I know this one has been posted today, but this is the first thing I thought of when I saw today's prompt. I love Supernatural and quote it often, so this is today's scarecrow scene.

#wickedwhispers
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

Jamming out to Black Magic Woman by Santana-perfect for today's #wickedwhisper!

https://youtu.be/FF1gbewg6Y4?si=6AmQnmqqbw5UAg0S

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

This is book 2 in the Laurel Snow mysteries.

As much as I enjoyed this, I can tell you it's not the best mystery ever. It's a popcorn mystery that's good at clearing the palate. Enjoyable and I'll pick up the third book in the series, but not compelling enough to really recommend it.

I suspect my four stars are more enjoying the scenery and location. It's fun. Sometimes that's all you need.