3/5⭐️ (Good)
I liked the puzzles, the premise and the twist at the end but it was very YA. I don‘t care about the love triangle. The supposed reason for the game was kind of lame in my opinion. Still, it has hooked me enough that I will continue with the series

This is my book for #I so I‘ve now competed #LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

One more to check off the #10BeforeTheEnd list too @ChaoticMissAdventures

#LibraryHaul. I went in for the tagged book and left with a few more. I doubt I will finish the Leftovers in time for the #LiteraryCrew discussion but I will enjoy reading the comments when I do finish.

@Librarybelle

Really excited to start this one.

3.5/5 ⭐️ (Between good and very good)

Picked this up after reading a review from @julesG

Tiffenie is a 300 year old vampire determined to stick to her principles and follow her own rules. Thanks to a black market identity, she inherits a Vermont inn. She‘s determined to live a Hallmark movie life, but vampire logistics might get in her way.

The narrator (Mia Hutchinson-Shaw) was excellent. She added a lot to my listening experience.

I love when I get to see the results of an author‘s research. Nancy Drew is educational 😂

#NancyDrewBR

I was not as interested in this installment as I have been with others, but even with a so-so rating it was a nice way to spend the time. It felt like the only reason Ned was in his one was to swoop in and rescue Nancy.
#NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle

I read the same number of books this October as last October, but they were slightly longer. I listened to more hours as well.

I‘ve fallen behind on the #NancyDrewBR but I‘m hoping to catch up in the coming weeks. @Librarybelle

Low pick. It‘s billed as a sequel to The Island of the Blue Dolphins, but it‘s not exactly that. I‘d say it‘s adjacent. I found the ending a little sad.

One more for #10BeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures

#LitsyAtoZ #Z @Texreader

I‘m calling this a high so-so because it sort of wasn‘t what I was expecting so I was a little confused and disappointed. It wasn‘t bad, just not what I was looking for.

#10BeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures

#LitsyAtoZ #J @Texreader

“‘Are you filming a video?‘”

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
#10BeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures

That feeling when you remember you have a book that is perfect for #LitsyAtoZ #X

I guess I‘ll call this one a pick though part of me wants to pan it because the ending really frustrated me: stupid character decisions and for what?

#LitsyAtoZ #Y @Texreader
#10BeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures

Jumping into #10beforetheend hosted by @ChaoticMissAdventures . I‘m currently reading numbers 9 and 10. I‘ve been meaning to read numbers 1, 2 and 3 for months. The rest are for #LitsyAtoZ.

I can‘t believe there are only 10 weeks left in this year!

This is my first book by Molly Harper. I‘m really enjoying it so far. Paranormal books in audio format are real hit or miss for me. Sometimes the narration is just not good. I‘m glad that‘s not the case here. I‘ll definitely be giving more Molly Harper books a try.

A pick. I read this for #childrensclassicread2025 hosted by @TheBookHippie . Turns out it was an excellent refresher of events an people that‘s enhancing my reading of I, Tituba Black Witch of Salem.

Diving into this one. (Among others. I really need to learn how to focus on one book at a time.)

Martha Corey, you go girl.

My October reads. Hopefully I can finish them all. I have a witch book in there so that means that I‘m doing the #witchathon run by @TEArificbooks

I‘m also wanting to participate in #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD and #CHILDRENSCLASSICREAD2025 with @TheBookHippie

I hope I can keep up.

“I‘m a salt elemental. I create salt. I don‘t create sh*ts to give.”

🤣🤣🤣

4/5⭐️
I have a grumble or two about what I consider gratuitous sexual content but that‘s my baggage. Overall a very engaging story.

#LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle

While searching for this one I discovered tons of others I had sort of forgotten which always reminds me that I really don‘t need to buy any new books. My collection is vast (and disorganized). Needless to say I always end up buying new books anyway. I bought some this morning as a matter of fact. 🙄

@BookmarkTavern already tagged the first book that popped into my head. Luckily I had the tagged book as a very close second. The pirate story is a novel within the novel.

#SundayFunday

Not book related, but I‘m so proud of my tortilla de patatas.

I tried this #audiobook a few years ago and I couldn‘t get into it. I‘m trying it again and really enjoying it. Sometimes timing is everything.

I‘ve seen the movie and I‘ve had this book on my shelves forever. I was glad it was a #LiteraryCrew pick. That being said, there have been some pretty explicit episodes and not in a way I can tolerate. It feels more like stupid male fantasy writing and does not enhance the story. Am I alone in this? I swear I‘m not a prude! The nature of it just makes me roll my eyes and exclaim “C‘mon dude! Really?”

I‘m sending out some #LitsySnailMailClub letters!

My #Aardvark picks for September.

My #augustwrapup looks pretty grim when compared to July, but compared to last August I am on 🔥!

This was a so-so listen. Maybe this wasn‘t the right time for me. I have read so many books about knitting since I took up the craft again in the early 2000s. It starts to feel like there‘s not really anything new. I will say this book got me wanting to knit again.

Happy Color and #audiobook synchronicity 😊

Starting this audiobook today!

@GingerAntics

2nd time reading this. It will always be a 5 ⭐️ for me.

When @Robotswithpersonality posted their review of this manga I went searching in my kindle since I had a vague memory of purchasing this. Lo and behold there it was in my library. I enjoyed this one and the art. I now wish I had sprung for the physical copy so I could have given the art the admiration is deserves.

I‘ve been looking forward to this #authoramonth all year. This was a childhood fave. To read it as an adult and all the knowledge that comes with being an adult gave it an added slightly darker layer.

#bookhaul

I may have to drop everything for the tagged book.

Could someone teach me the secret to opening Barnes and Noble packages? It‘s a struggle every time.

2.25/5 ⭐️ between fair and good

A couples retreat explodes when current and past lies are exposed.

I will be dedicating my #hyggehourreadathon to finishing this library book. I only have two days left of summer vacation and I want to finish and return the library books I have. Luckily this his the last one and it‘s a quick read.

@AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

#hyggehour #readathon

@GingerAntics made me do it 😂.

“You have the power to make your world glitter a little more every day. “

#shabbatshalom

Apparently we have a favorites shelf on our homepage on #thestorygraph.

3.5/5⭐️ between good and very good

I loved Jupiter Jones as the mentor. He gave very Willy Wonka vibes with more heart. Morrigan was vulnerable and had self doubts yet still came off as a strong person. I‘ve already put the second book on hold.

Reading in the waiting room for my mammogram. TV is really loud. And yes, I made an almost identical post before last year‘s mammogram. I guess it‘s a tradition now.

I found this #weirdword in the tagged book. I love being able to join #weirdwordwednesday

puissant-adj. Having great power or influence.

@CBee

“Because the Promised Land isn‘t the place where our problems are solved. It‘s the place where we find the courage to solve them. And that‘s all it ever has been.”

About the only difference in this week‘s #hyggehourreadathon is the book. Gigi the cat is napping beside me, I‘m in my jammies and I‘ll be reading until I can‘t keep my eyes open.

@AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Our goal should be to help improve the lot of others in line with God‘s covenantal expectations that we are to be concerned with justice and human dignity.

I wish you all peace. #shabbatshalom

2.25/5⭐️

It wasn‘t a terrible book to pass the time with. I like the concept (ghost come back to help his detective partner solve his murder). The writing is bland. The characters a little meh. Probably could have used some editing for clarity. Still, I won‘t completely write off the series. Maybe I‘ll read the second book.

Read for #readyournook hosted by @CBee

1. #NancyDrewBR
2. My library
3. Litsy is a permanent fixture on this list
4. Dinner with friends
5. Reading as much as I can before my summer vacation is over.

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii