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Zuhkeeyah

Zuhkeeyah

Joined May 2021

Guilty of eating the last cupcake. Always talking about books. StoryGraph: zeebookdragon // Instagram: cozywithbooksandtea
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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Company
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. Find the fun in all things
2. 🥰😏🤓
3. My puppy being his silly self (which meant walking around swinging his favorite toy at my legs while I got ready for work)

Thanks for the tag!

Eggs #3! 🐶😂 54m
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Old Man's War | John Scalzi
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I love this author. His books always make me laugh. Old Man's War is an interesting take on who gets to explore space. Would you sign up to fight in a war you've never seen at the age of 75? I can understand the draw of being young again, but to leave family behind in lieu of getting old would be very hard.

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

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The Tainted Cup | Robert Jackson Bennett
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Ohmigoodness this was a twisty turny other world sci-fi murder mystery that I could not put down. Absolutely going to read the second book in the series.

Book 100 of the year! 🎉
Book 3 of #14books14weeks @Liz_M

Ruthiella With every rave review I want to read this more and more! 2d
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A sinister plot to dethrone the Raven is slowly coming into focus. Less ghost hunting but way more political intrigue. Jusetsu is starting to be more aware of her surroundings and others' perceptions of her.

Book 2 off #14books14weeks @Liz_M
Late post for May #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2d
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May was a solid reading month. Multiple #bookspinbingo along with the completion of both my #bookspin and #doublespin. There were some intense nonfiction reads, a couple fluffy books, and unexpected endings abound.

May top reads: Can't Get Enough, Trees, Remember Me, and When the Tides Held the Moon.

Thank you for hosting this fun reading challenge @thearomaofbooks!

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fabulous month!! 3d
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I have tentative titles planned for some of the listed prompts but I‘m always hesitant to commit since I‘m such a mood reader. Just listing the challenge has really helped keep #bookspin low-key. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 6d
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Can't Get Enough | Kennedy Ryan
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I want to give all the stars to this book. Hendrix has been my favorite of the Skyland trio since book 1. So happy to see her sassy self shine. For a romance, it brought out all the complicated feelings that surface when caring for an older family member. I also really appreciated having a heroine who knew how to put herself first when needed.

TW: A main focus of the story is Hen caring for her mother, who has Alzheimers.

Jas16 Hoping to start this one tomorrow. Your review only made me even more excited 1w
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A far flung future where it‘s possible to travel all across the universe and interact with a wide variety of aliens. I enjoyed Maya‘s viewpoint. She just wanted to do the right thing even as that became harder and harder to discern. The world building was fun though there were a couple of plot holes that could‘ve been tightened up. A fast paced space heist full of interesting characters.

#jumpstartsummer @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Excellent!❤️📖🚀 1w
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The Trees: A Novel | Percival Everett
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This man is a genius with words. The satire was on point throughout the whole book. I may have highlighted half the book.

“If you want to know a place, you talk to its history.”

Great author selection for #authoramonth @Soubhiville
#jumpstartsummer @TheSpineView

Texreader Such a great book!! 1w
CBee Agreed 100 million percent!! He is amazing. This was my first book of his and remains my favorite. 1w
TheBookHippie So good. 1w
TheSpineView Fantastic! 🤩📖 1w
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Audition | Katie Kitamura
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I feel like my understanding of this book is just out of reach. The ending almost made sense. It was like being part of the movie Inception and you‘re not sure which door will take you back to the real world.

Really looking forward to the #camplitsy25 discussion.
#jumpstartsummer @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Great job 🤩📖📚 1w
Reggie Which was the real part? The first or second? lol 5d
Zuhkeeyah @Reggie I think the first part was the real relationship. Or rather his audition to be their son. Maybe. 5d
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Remember Me | Charity Norman
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This book was a reminder of why I love StoryGraph‘s reading challenges so much. I never would have discovered such a lovely story without #52bookclub25‘s bonus prompt: set in New Zealand. It‘s a mystery that will break your heart to pieces. The author did a fantastic job of bringing the struggles of caring for someone with Alzheimer‘s to the page. I couldn‘t put this book down.

The audiobook was great. She brought Emily‘s emotions to life.

TheBookHippie Happy LITSVERSARY!!! 2w
Zuhkeeyah @TheBookHippie Thank you! ☺️ 2w
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My favorite installment of the webtoon. You see the relationship between Hades and Kore grow stronger even as Zeus fights to find a reason to isolate her.

First book of the #jumpstartsummer readathon and #14books14weeks challenge. @TheSpineView @Liz_M

TheSpineView Excellent! 2w
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When the Tides Held the Moon | Venessa Vida Kelley
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I love when a book surprises you in the best way. This was wonderful story of finding family in an unexpected place and finding love with the impossible. There author did a great job of using a historical setting to add emphasis to the story. Also, the illustrations throughout were beautiful (drawn by the author).

#fictionaltraveler: Spanish-speaking @julieclair
#gottacatchemall: someone swims @PuddleJumper

PuddleJumper That cover is gorgeous! 2w
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"Prince Jing made a note of the carp spirit's name."
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Perfect night to start my newest book. #dogsoflitsy

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The Unbroken | C. L. Clark
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This is my official entry into the #14books14weeks challenge. There are only 12 books pictured because I haven't been able to borrow one yet (Lore Olympus vol. 8) and the other won't be released until August (Alchemy and a Cup of Tea). It's a mix of library books and owned copies. @Liz_M

Liz_M There are some great reads there! At least one other person has Prodigal Summer in their stack. 😆 3w
RaeLovesToRead Tainted cup!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 2w
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A story that explores what defines us as “human”. Love in all its forms is at the center of it all.

I didn‘t realize this is a reprint of an earlier publication (pre-popularity). I can see the bones of what will eventually become The House in the Cerulean Sea. The banter is there but some parts were a little disjointed. Overall a great read but please check the trigger warnings.

May #bookspin is complete! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3w
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A short but memorable Hugo novella nominee. I finished the book earlier today and the themes have been playing in my mind all day. Which is a more powerful method of control: a heavy physical chain full of tangible links or an invisible one that can be pulled tight without warning? For so few pages there are many layers that I want to peel away via discussion with the author.

Currently my top pick for the #hugoaward novella selection.

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The Last Mapmaker | Christina Soontornvat
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An adventure on the high seas with a talented junior mapmaker. I never really thought about how ships figured out where to go to “discover” a new landmass. There was definite emphasis on how there were already people in these places that were claimed to have been found by the empire.

#auldlangspine list keeps giving wins @MeganAnn
@monalyisha

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April started out slow then suddenly I was deep in 6+ books and needed to wade back out. As always, my genres are all over the map. Books truly make you well traveled. Most of this month‘s choices were driven by recommendations from friends and Litsy reviews (I think a good number of us have now read “Ejaculate Responsibly” solely because of Litsy).

#bookspin and #doublespin complete

Thank you for hosting! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fabulous month!! 1mo
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The Briar Club | Kate Quinn
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It's been years since I've read Kate Quinn, so I'm very glad #authoramonth had her listed for April. This book had me hooked from the first chapter. I couldn't stop reading. Pixel and I went on extra long dog walks all to give me more time with this audiobook. The ending did not disappoint. Highly recommend to anyone who loves historical fiction.

Texreader On my tbr! I can‘t wait!! 1mo
Karisa I read it with #LiteraryCrew and loved it too! I swear the people around me are tired of me trying to get them to read it. 😅 1mo
Zuhkeeyah I have also been recommending it to all my reading friends lol @Karisa (edited) 1mo
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I can't believe it's gonna be May (😏) in just a couple of days. Here is my loose #bookspin list. I switched out my extra free spaces for the shortlisted Hugo Award nominees. I've already read a few of the novels and novellas. Fingers crossed the library had copies of everything.

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. Cleo is 11 years old (and has been lovingly catnapped by my parents) and Pixel is about to turn 2
2. Both
3. I recently read The Eyes and The Impossible and loved it

BennettBookworm An absolutely phenomenal book!! 1mo
Eggs Kindred Spirits! 1mo
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Good Girl | Tricia O'Malley
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A cute hopeful read about finding the magic to believe in yourself.

It wasn't really my thing, but I do recommend for anyone looking for an easy beach read.

This book was borrowed to fulfill this month's #fictionaltraveler prompt because, evidently, I don't read many books that are set on islands.

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April is here! I‘m ready for another round of #bookspin.

@TheAromaofBooks

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Oh, March. The books were great. I explored new authors and revisited a few favorites. I feel like there was a variety of genres, topics, and formats (poetry and graphic novels). So, in the book world, a good month. Onward to April.

#bookspinbingo @thearomaofbooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!! 2mo
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I'm so, so glad Sánchez added another installment to this series. I loved the second book. You get to see growth from Noel and June as their relationship progresses. Plus, the artwork is pretty.

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Greenteeth | Molly O'Neill
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I love a curmudgeonly main character. They try so hard not to connect but end up on an adventure anyway. It's an unexpected collection of misfits that set out to save the wild magic of Britain.

May #bookspin complete! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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I liked it. It's not my favorite of hers since it took me a while to get into the story. Luzia was an unexpected main character. She never acted like I assumed she would.

Also, I have questions about the ending, which I'll throw under a spoiler below.

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

Zuhkeeyah If the scorpion is turning to ash every dawn, then he's still attached to Paredes. Does the man not know he was still alive? If their lives are still tethered, wouldn't Paredes still have his luck? If not, how exactly was it broken? 2mo
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A beautifully written book about tradition and what happens when it clashes with a new generation's expectations. The author explored the contradictions without diminishing the values of the community that raised Razia.

#queerbc @PuddleJumper

Butterfinger I am currently reading it and love it so much. 3mo
PuddleJumper ❤️❤️ 3mo
Zuhkeeyah Forgot to note this was my May #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2mo
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I should go to bed, but I bought the next book in my newest light novel series today during my bookseller shift. Thankfully, Pixel is never opposed to late night reading cuddles.

#dogsoflitsy

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Bad Feminist | Roxane Gay
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This was my first Roxanne Gay read and I quite enjoyed it. Her opinions were relatable and, even if I didn‘t agree, she broke them down in such a way that I could still appreciate her viewpoint.

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

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How is it time for March already?! All the good books are making time fly. I‘m sticking with the same list from last month. It works well with my mood driven selection of books. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
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I fell into another light novel series. This month was My Happy Marriage. A choice inspired by the latest anime season.

#bookspin: Unmasking AI
#doublespin: The Reading List

Overall, a lot of variety this month with a few powerful reads among the lighthearted ones. I‘m rather proud of my bingos. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!!! 3mo
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The Reading List: A Novel | Sara Nisha Adams
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"I guess books say different things to different people." This quote perfectly encapsulates the theme of the book. It is a beautiful ode to the power of books during formative moments in our lives. I loved this book...so much so I promptly recommended it to multiple friends.

Thank you @MeganAnn for putting it on my radar through #auldlangspine!

MeganAnn I‘m so glad you are continuing to enjoy books off my list! This was another one I found and loved thanks to @Karisimo ‘s #auldlangspine list last year. I keep meaning to pick up the author‘s newest book but I haven‘t yet. 3mo
Karisimo @MeganAnn I love how these lists carry on! The Twilight Garden is good but maybe not quite the same level of amazing as The Reading List! 3mo
MeganAnn @Karisimo that‘s good to know! 3mo
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A slow Sunday with the pup. My brain needed a break from my streak of intense emotional reads, so diving into the My Happy Marriage light novels. I want to get ahead of the anime.

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A different dystopian view of the world. I liked the world building and witnessing how they traveled through a very different landscape.

#gottacatchemall Whimsicott: Storm or strong winds

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An unexpectedly strong reading start to 2025. #auldlangspine and Litsy reviews drove a lot of my book choices this month. I also discovered my library has all of The Apothecary Dairies light novels which sent me into a reading spree one weekend.

#bookspin: The teller of small fortunes
#doublespin: Raised by a serial killer

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! Fabulous month!! 4mo
Reggie Wow! You did great! 4mo
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The tagged book was a heartwarming tale of adventure and friendship. I adored the idea of bison being the wise ones everyone reported to in the park.

A big thank you to @MeganAnn for an outstanding #auldlangspine list. I read 6 books off her list so far and plan to keep going. I have full confidence the rest of the list will not disappoint.

Thank you very much @monalyisha for hosting and organizing #auldlangspine!

MeganAnn This book was such a fun, unique middle grade read. It felt like a modern classic. As an artist, I especially loved the artwork that was included and the way the illustrator added Johannes to the landscapes so perfectly it felt like he must have always been there. This one came from last year‘s #auldlandspine list from @Karisimo 4mo
MeganAnn I‘ve so enjoyed seeing your reviews and I‘m delighted that you‘ve like the books you have read so far! Even more so that you intend to continue reading from my list. 🎉💙 4mo
monalyisha 6 books is an accomplishment to celebrate! Congrats on a month well-done! 🥳 4mo
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Thieves' Gambit | Kayvion Lewis
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What a fun ride! I love the tricks played by all the sides. In a weird way, it‘s a story about friendship despite the elaborate heists and rules that should pit people against each other. I was on the edge of my seat the whole book.

#auldlangspine book 6. @MeganAnn Have you read the second book yet?
@monalyisha

MeganAnn So glad you liked this! I loved the idea of a heist competition. And the found friendships that develop once Ross allows herself to start trusting them. I think this one deserves so much more attention than it‘s gotten. I bought book 2 for my son for Christmas but haven‘t had a chance to read it yet. He loved book 1 also. I‘m hoping to get to it later this spring. 4mo
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Ahhh, February is already here! This list worked great last month, so I will use it again as is. I‘m going to try to read at least one romance novel in February.

@TheAromaofBooks #bookspin

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An emotional roller-coaster highlighting the struggles of clinical depression through poetry. Whimsy sees her world through a magical lens of fairy tales. Her story mirrors that of the original Grimm tales where the world was full of danger and small glimmers of hope.
 @MeganAnn I finished this book a couple of weeks ago, but I found myself immediately diving back in. McBride incorporates so much into her poems and I wanted to catch it all.

Zuhkeeyah #auldlangspine book 3 was another great one @monalyisha 4mo
TheBookHippie I loved this read last year! 4mo
MeganAnn Yes! I‘m so happy you liked this one! I do not read a lot of novels in verse but this was so brilliantly done I couldn‘t put it down. I too had to reread sections after finishing to dive deeper and savor her words. And I thought about this one for months afterward. 💙 4mo
monalyisha Interesting! 4mo
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Snow Day | Richard Curtis
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Totally forgot to do this yesterday…
⭐️ Snow day! Got to work from home thanks to a snowstorm.
⭐️ Watching Pixel and his doggy friends have an absolute blast in the snow
⭐️ Thankful for how my family shows up for one another
⭐️ Books always bring me joy
⭐️ My car stuff is finally getting resolved

#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii
Thanks for the tag @Sace 😊

Sace Hooray for snow days, frolicking dogs and resolved car issues! 5mo
DebinHawaii Wonderful joys! 💛💛💛 I miss snow days! ❄️🩵❄️ Thanks for joining in! 🤗 5mo
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I discovered my library has the entire light novel series of The Apothecary Diaries last night. I got hooked on the manga last year. I‘m already loving the extra insight into Maomao's thoughts. She's so aloof but caring at the same time.

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Bloom | Delilah S. Dawson
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“The modern world is severely lacking in magic, and those who crave it are at a constant disadvantage because they are desperate and it‘s in short supply.”

@ShyBookOwl #firstlinefridays

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Brightly Shining | Ingvild Rishoi
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This book hit my radar thanks to the Jolabokaflod swap. It's a short but poignant story about maintaining hope in the face of hardship.

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I Married A Lizardman | Regine Abel
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A low drama spicy monster romance that brought all the feels. I‘m already looking forward to a reread.

 @MeganAnn Your #auldlangspine list is on point.

MeganAnn Yay!! I found this book when looking for something similar to Ruby Dixon‘s books and it did not disappoint. The “low drama romance” was refreshing and I love how the author portrays the couple learning about one another‘s cultures. I‘ve read the next few in the series as well and they are also very good, but this one remains my favorite so far. 😍 (edited) 5mo
Zuhkeeyah @MeganAnn I really appreciated that they had honest, respectful conversations about cultural differences. I'll definitely be checking out more of the series. 5mo
Zuhkeeyah @monalyisha forgot to tag you when I posted this 4mo
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Whose Body? | Dorothy Sayers
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Lord Peter Wimsey is too long-winded to follow any of his deductions. This man loves a soliloquy. Also, the random singing is weird.

First DNF of the year. I wanted to like this book because I love a good old school style whodunit.

#hailthebail #authoramonth

willaful I think he gets more interesting in the later books. 5mo
Zuhkeeyah @willaful I hope he does. There are a lot of books in the series. 5mo
Texreader Wimsey is so long-winded and irritating 5mo
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Whose Body? | Dorothy Sayers
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I'm glad to be back home after the holidays. A tired Pixel is helping me read the tagged book. It's interesting, but the flowery language makes it a little hard to parse out what exactly is happening.
#authoramonth #dogsoflitsy

Librariana Glad you have such adorable company 💕 ☺️ 5mo
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Happy New Year to all the lovely Littens! May all your books be 5 star reads.

January #bookspin is ready to go. I'm going to continue with the format that focuses more on the challenge than a specific book title. Since I depend heavily on the library for my books, it can be hard to stick to a list when holds expire before I can get to them.

@thearomaofbooks

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First read of the year. First five star of 2025. This is a beautiful story of discovering love in different spaces: family, friendship, and romance. The past of others does not write someone else's future.

A big thank you to @MeganAnn for great the #auldlangspine recommendation!

@monalyisha

monalyisha What an uplifting post! 5mo
MeganAnn Yes!! Exactly how I felt after finishing this one as well. I happened across it on the new books shelf in my local library and it just drew me in.🎉😍 5mo
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