It's rare when I take a day off but my body needs rest. Good thing I have audiobooks to keep me company.

I highly enjoyed the Lunar Chronicles so I had to give this one a try. The graphic novels followed Iko's perspective. It was fun and a quick read. I enjoy revisiting the beloved characters. 3.5 ⭐️

#BookspinBingo #10 @TheAromaofBooks

Ooh tough, so I'm relying on Google for suggestions. The tagged book sounds funny. I'm adding to my list!

#SundayFunday
@BookmarkTavern

Just finalized our tickets to Romania!! 🙌🙌🙌
This will be my first time visiting but it's a return for my husband (his family left their home when he was 3).

So now I need to learn some basic Romanian words and read some books.

Other than Dracula, any book recommendations set in Romania?

Okay, I'm officially hooked! I highly enjoyed this second part of the graphic audio more than the first. I didn't hear Violet talk about how hot Xaden was as much as the first part (this was kind of annoying). I was not expecting the ending, nor was I expecting my reaction when one of the characters died. Overall, I give the entire book 4.5 stars.

#BookspinBingo #11 #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

I was only able to read one ebook last month. I hope I can read more this month. Luckily, April's choices look really good.

@CBee
#readyourkindle #readyournook #readyourebook

I have mixed feelings about this book. I had lots of fun with it at first with all of Kate's dates. In fact, her online dating experience highly reminded me of my experience. In fact, I almost felt like we dated the same men. What did not settle well with me was that Kate was still married. Yes, she was separated and her "husband" was an a*hole. However, she hid her status from her dates, especially when she found the special one.

Icebreaker was my top book for March.

My mind went blank trying to think of a book set in Spring. According to Google, P&P takes place during the spring and it's one of my favorite classics.

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

Here's my April list for #bookspinbingo 😬
@TheAromaofBooks

I really hope April goes better. I haven't finished one ebook from my March list.🤞
@CBee
#readyourkindle #readyournook #readyourebook

Read this for the Buddy read and I enjoyed it! I really loved Nate and I'm glad the way it ended. I was really worried on Stasie's decision at first. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
#littensloveromance #bookspinbingo #17 #doublespin

We finally finished this one! My husband and I started listening to this last July and will only listen to it during road trips.

Andy Serkis did a fantastic job but it's not easy to listen to this in a long sitting. We found ourselves constantly drifting with this one, which is not good for those who are driving. It was best to listen little by little.

This was a re-read for me but the hubby's first.

#BookspinBingo #8 #18 @TheAromaofBooks

Finished listening to Part 1 of the graphic audio of The Fourth Wing. It ended with the unbounded attacking Violet. I enjoyed the first part, especially when they met the dragons. Now I need to get the second part.
#BookspinBingo #7

And we finished it. This was my second read but my husband's first. I liked catching things that I didn't catch during my first read. What I loved best was seeing my husband's reactions. On to the next!

#bookspinbingo #6 #16
@TheAromaofBooks

My first "Blind date" with a book. We are not opening it until we are back home from our vacation but the descriptors are: horror, thriller, suspense, & Christian. Hmmm...

Harry Potter reading time: My husband and I are almost done with this one. My heart warms as I witness my husband get excited during the third task. It is his first read. ❤️
#storytime #partnerread

I've been doing much #audiocooking at this trip. I am listening to Part 1 of the dramatization of The Fourth Wing. I feel like I'm listening to an epic soap opera.

Today's breakfast: my version of healthy chilaquiles.

Found a Little Free Library at the end of our hiking trail. I ran to my car and back so I could leave some books. It was very empty.
#williamheisecountypark #julian

Morning reading in the cabin.
#selfcare

On a little getaway to Julian, California and of course I had to visit the bookstore. The best part was meeting the owner of the store. He was a retired teacher from a district next to mine. He was so nice to give me a discount for being a "colleague." ?

Yay! I finally had the time to finish this one. It was a good mystery. I do admit that I was often confused distinguishing the present with the flashback scenes. However, it had me guessing who the murderer was.
3.5 @TheAromaofBooks

#authoramonth @Soubhiville #bookspinbingo #4 @TheAromaofBooks

I will be doing lots of much needed self care.

😮‍💨
Counting down to spring break so I can pick up my feet and read.

My husband and I are looking for an adventure/mystery/thriller puzzle book. Something similar to 39 Clues but for adults...with a National Treasure vibe to it.

We read the tagged book a couple of years back and loved it. Today, a B&N employee recommended me Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore. I bought it but I'm not sure if it's what we're looking for.

Any recommendations?

This was a very cute and cozy book. It could be too optimistic at times but I really enjoyed all the quotes about books shaping us.

#footandlit #southkorea @Catsandbooks @Texreader
#BookspinBingo #11 @TheAromaofBooks

Here are my choices for this month.

@CBee
#readyourkindle #readyournook #readyourebook

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
🧙‍♂️⛰️
🏔

#SundayFunday
@BookmarkTavern

I was so excited for this month's #foodandlit2024 because I love Korean food. We went to our favorite Korean BBQ and stuffed ourselves.

I also started the tagged book today.
#SouthKorea
@Catsandbooks @Texreader

I randomly picked this up as I am organizing my themed books in my classroom library. I've never heard of Wangari Maathai before so I am really glad I picked this up. She was very inspirational and did a lot to help the environment, as well as women's rights. I'm glad I have this book available for my students.

Looks like Winter is still my favorite.

I was only able to read two of my ebooks for #readyourebook

@CBee
#readyourkindle #readyournook

Another soft pick for me:
The main character goes back to her hometown in New Zealand after her husband's death only to get involved in a missing person's case. I highly enjoyed the setting but I do admit that some parts were a little slow for me. However, trying to figure out who the bad guy was kept me hooked.

#BookspinBingo #2 #doublespin
@TheAromaofBooks
#foodandlit2024 #NewZealand @Catsandbooks

Here are my lists for March's #ReadYourEbooks and #BookSpinBingo.

@CBee @TheAromaofBooks

Soft pick
This was a short story about a young girl and her lover. The first half of the story was so so but the second half was very interesting. I was also not expecting the ending.

#readyourkindle #readyourebooks @CBee
#BookspinBingo #11 @TheAromaofBooks

My first Stacey Lee book and it won't be my last. It has been a while since I've enjoyed a YA book. It was light and cute. I really liked the whole idea of aromateurs and that feelings have certain scents.

#SundayBuddyRead #bookspinbingo #4

New Zealand night:
Made a New Zealand inspired lamb dish with various potatoes along with white wine.

https://www.spoonforkbacon.com/herb-crusted-leg-of-new-zealand-grass-fed-lamb/

#foodandlit2024 #NewZealand
@Catsandbooks @Texreader

"I want to see mountains again, Gandalf, mountains, and then find somewhere where I can rest..."

I've been so stressed with work lately. I've honestly been quoting this quote to my hubby almost every night. Today, he surprised me with a quick trip to the mountains so we can get some nature therapy and play in the snow.

Plus, we continued listening to the tagged book, which we started last year. It's taking us a while but that's okay.

Back in my teens and 20s, I would constantly stay up late to finish a book. Now, in my late 30s, I'm lucky if I'm able to stay up for an hour to read. When I'm tired, my brain shuts off. I don't even drive late at night because of this.

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

Ummm...I'm confused. I am not too familiar with the omegaverse genre so I had to do some research while reading this ebook. But I was mostly confused on the extra parts on the male anatomy that had me scratching my head. Were they monsters? Human?

Some of the sex scenes were steamy, but I was not a big fan of the inner dialogue.

#BookspinBingo #6 @TheAromaofBooks
#readyourebooks ##readyourkindle @CBee

Saw this last night and greatly enjoyed it. It really makes one ponder about America's obsession with black trauma and how America does not listen to all the different perspectives of black lives. I hope to read the book this movie is based on some day. Have you seen this movie?

This was the 3rd Lauren Groff book I tried and I just couldn't get into it. I really tried to get into this one. I read almost halfway through but I simply did not care about Lotto and his wife. Honestly, I didn't like Lancelot much. I heard that things go crazy with Mathilde's side of the story, but sadly, I couldn't force myself to read any more.
#authoramonth @Soubhiville #bookspinbingo #3 @TheAromaofBooks

While the hubby went to his father's to watch the game, I've been doing some much needed self care: eating Chinese food (Happy Lunar New Year!), watching Ever After, listened to Fates and Furies while doing my nails, and started an ebook (Alpha Daddy).

Claire and Jamie ❤️❤️❤️
It sucks that Claire had to leave Frank the way she did, but her relationship with James Fraser always makes my heart melt.

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

These are the four contenders for #readyourebook
Now which ones will I get to?

@CBee
#readyourkindle #readyournook

I highly enjoyed the growing friendship between Abena and Faiza. Abena came from a rich family while Faiza was a Kaya girl from the country. A kayayoo (kaya) is a person (usually a young girl) who carries heavy objects on their head. They are usually seen as low class.

It was a good read.

#BookspinBingo #6 #bookspin
@TheAromaofBooks
#foodandlit2024 #ghana @Catsandbooks

Thanks to @CSeydel for this wonderful bracket! This will really help me keep track of my favorite reads. For January, Winter by Marissa Meyer, was my favorite.
#TopRead2024

Here are my lists for February's #ReadYourEbooks and #BookSpinBingo.
January was a slow reading month for me but I have a good feeling about February. 🤞😊

@CBee @TheAromaofBooks

I'm almost done with the tagged book but after hearing so much about kelewele while reading, I figured that I would try making this Ghanaian food. Kelewele is fried spicy plantain. This was tasty; however, I would like to try it from an actual Ghanaian restaurant.

#foodandlit2024 @Catsandbooks @Texreader

Well, I enjoyed the mystery of the characters trying to find the missing Picasso painting but a lot of random things happened.
However, I did learn new things about Picasso.