Canada Reads. First book finished. I was a little excited for this one, because I have seen it compared to Angela‘s Ashes. It is similar. Was it sad? Maybe, but I giggled a lot. Were the kids abused and neglected? Perhaps, but I never once doubted that they were loved. And Wayne Johnson is living proof that love matters the most. 4/5. The writing wasn‘t as good as it could be. I might reassess later, because I went in with very high expectations.

Wow! That part was really good. I kind of expected something like that to happen, but I really didn‘t expect it so soon. Did you see it coming?
#CosmereBuddyRead

I read this one in a day, because once I started I just couldn‘t stop. It was so heartbreaking. My second book from @DebinHawaii #auldlangspine list. And another winner. @monalyisha

Canada Reads 2025 shortlist. Finally. I guess I‘m shopping again. lol

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7431920

Bookmail!! I guess Canada Post is still playing catchup-up, because my mail was delivered at 7:40pm. But it‘s the best mail! I couldn‘t find these anywhere, so I ordered them from Blackwells. What a great store. And I really like how they pack them with love.

Sorry I‘m a bit late everyone. My MIL died in the early hours of this morning. It wasn‘t a surprise, but it made for a crazy day. Everything is somewhat settled now and I can talk books. This book has been a great escape for me this week. This part was soo good. And somewhat unexpected. I won‘t say much up front. I know some of you are still catching up, so no spoilers. We can discuss in the comments.
#CosmereBuddyRead

Hubby bought me a ‘just because‘ present. He did good.

I‘m so into this story now. And I have so many questions! I need to know more about the eleventh metal. And will we ever find out what‘s in the room? And how is the book connected to it all? And… and… and…
#CosmereBuddyRead

This is a retelling of Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. It‘s perfectly dark and creepy. I think Poe would approve. I know I did. Now I have to check out the sequel. My first read from @DebinHawaii and #AuldLangSpine I loved it. You did a great job with this match @monalyisha

I have to be honest, I was a little worried when I started this, because what if I didn‘t like it. But now that part one is done, I have to say, I think I might love it. I am definitely intrigued by Vin and I can‘t wait to read more. How did everyone find part one? Are you loving the Cosmere yet?
#CosmereBuddyRead

Thank you so much @LeahBergen I want to read this one so much. I can‘t wait to dig in while devouring some chocolate. And the bookmark is so precious. Thanks for all the work @bookish_wookish This #LittleChristmasSwap was so fun.

December was the hardest favorite to choose. I had six five star reads.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

Just a little stack of series books I pulled from my TBR. I‘m hoping to get through these this year.
#SeriesLove2025
@Andrew65 @TheSpineView

I had many great reads in November, so this was a hard one. But Crawdads wins by a pinch. It was so good.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

Favorite read in October. I just loved being with these characters again.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

I absolutely loved this one.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

The first three books I picked from @DebinHawaii #AuldLangSpine list. I can‘t decide where to start. They all sound really good. @monalyisha

My favorite book in August. Kate Quinn is always a winner for me.
#12BookOf2024 @Andrew65

19,968 pages. It wasn‘t my best year, but most of the books I read were fantastic.

So, I was a little insulted when handed this with the words, “Mom, this book is so you! It‘s about old lady assassins. You‘ll love it.” I don‘t feel a certain age. But it is really good, and I did love it. “Because she doesn't apologize for anything. She had a rotten start in life, but she's made the best of it. She lives on her own terms. She knows who she is and what she wants, and she does what she is good at. And she has a good time doing it."

I don‘t remember what happened in July, but I only managed to read one book. It was a really great one though.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

The time has come! I‘m so excited to jump into the Cosmere. And to have you all come with me. Here is the reading schedule for the first book. Reading the story as it‘s already divided, seems to be the best way to start. I like a logical stoping and starting point. I also don‘t want it to feel overwhelming. But let me know if you have any issues. If anyone else wants to tag along, please just let me know.

My favorite read in June. But it was a close one. I also loved In The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

Best read in May. I really loved this one.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

Best book in April. I waited forever for this one to drop. And it was worth it.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

My favorite read in March. It was a slow month for me. But this book was fantastic.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

#OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew
My favorite way to end the year. Hubby is on call all weekend, so we are stuck at home anyway. Maybe I‘ll hit 20 hours.
@Andrew65

“It would be fine, because she could make it so, imbibe it, consume it, until it was true.
She had eaten her heart out.
It had not changed a thing.”
Sometimes a character has so much of you in her, that the story becomes intensely relatable. I devoured this one. It was painful and beautiful and lonely and powerful.

The 2023 Booker winner and my favorite read in February. This one stayed with me for a long time.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

My favorite book in January, 2024.
#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

Merry Everything and Happy Whatever! I hope that some new books found you this season. I can‘t wait to dig into the books my family chose for me, while I break in my new tea set. And yes, that‘s a horrible amount of snow outside.

"It's hard." "What is?" "Being alive." "It is," Arthur agreed. "But perhaps that's the point: the trials and tribulations of life weigh heavily upon us, but we find people to help lighten the load."
I love everything about TJ Klune and I will read anything he writes. (Lucy, short for Lucifer, is my favorite character in this one.)

We are jumping into the Cosmere in 2025. After much research, I think this is the best reading order. We are going to start with Mistborn on January 1st. We will read one part a week. I will make a discussion post every Tuesday to discuss what we read and remind everyone what comes next.

Please join me, @Andrew65 @Meshell1313 @Jess861

If you have any questions or want to be added to the tag list, let me know. We would love to have you.

I have been waiting! I wish the long list was before Christmas. Missed opportunity. But oh well.

There is some crazy snow out there. Perfect day for a readathon and lots of hot tea.
#SnickerdoodleSpirit @Bookwormjillk

We are about to be snowed in for the weekend. Not that I want to go out into the madness anyway. So I came looking for a readathon. Litsy never lets me down. @Bookwormjillk #snickerdoodleSpirit

It‘s Terry Prachett. What‘s not to love?
#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

I went in blind and that wasn‘t at all what I was expecting. But in a good way. So dark and ugly and lovely. But I really want Sally to be okay.

It‘s been a week. Let‘s see:
1. I baked all week, for three different households. It was a lot of work, but I love baking.
2. I made plans for a trip to visit my dad on Sunday.
3. I found the perfect present for my husband.
4. I hit a new PR in the gym.
5. I booked a quiet cabin in the woods for a night, where I‘m meeting a friend for a few hours of fun and pizza.

Thanks @DebinHawaii I needed to remember the good things. #5joysFriday

TJ Newman just keeps getting better. This was so intense. And now I‘m crying. I‘m going to have terrible dreams. But it was really great.

We think this might be the package @LeahBergen I didn‘t open it, but I wasn‘t expecting anything else. #LittleChristmasSwap @bookish_wookish

This was fun. I keep saying I‘m not going to read the next one, but I always read the next one. I just have to know what happens. They are always quick and fun anyway.

This is such a great list @DebinHawaii I can‘t wait to dig into it a little deeper and decide where to start. Everything looks so good. I might have to roll some dice or something. I‘m very excited. Thanks Amy! I think you made a great match. @monalyisha #AuldLangSpine

"No." Krampus's voice grew stern. "That is not true. Your dreams are your spirit, your soul, and without them you are dead." He made a fist. "You must guard your dreams. Always. Lest someone steal them from you.”
The is was so good. Tragedy, mythology, crime, humor, horror, fantasy, and love. What more do you want in a holiday story? “Then let us go and be terrible.”

Your #LittleChristmasSwap #LCS is on the way from Amazon @TheLudicReader It‘s not quite as fun, but it seemed like the best way to send it with this mess of a strike happening. It should arrive for you on Monday. Thanks for the hard work and fun time, Amy. @bookish_wookish

Next up, a little something to help me find the mood. I‘m not feeling the holiday this year.
#20in4 @Andrew65

November was a good month for me. I think I got very into the hibernating.

Imagine if Buttercup refused to believe Westley was dead. So she sneaks onboard a pirate ship and sails the twelve seas, that are not wet, because they are made from spores, to save her true love. That‘s the inspiration for this one. I have been avoiding Sanderson for a long time now. Because I knew I would love him. I just didn‘t want to make the commitment. I might be trapped forever now because I loved this so much.

#20in4 @Andrew65

The flu has been kicking my butt this week. I‘m retiring to my bed for the rest of the day. Perfect time for the relaunch of #20in4. This is my first Sanderson and it has been contributing to my weird fever dreams. I am enjoying it though.
@Andrew65

All signed up. I have never done this one before. I was always too late. But I made it this time. It sounds really fun. Thanks @monalyisha #Auldlangspine2025