I haven't been reading consistently for so long that these posts didn't seem worth doing, but I seem to have hit a groove. Nowhere near my previous reading highs - but I'm always reading something now, so yay!
READ:
Library of Borrowed Hearts by Lucy Gilmore ~ Goodreads I hope to write a full review for this one soon but I ADORED it!!
Love in Bloom by Lucy Eden ~ Goodreads This was a 3-ish star read. I really disliked the narrator but the couple and small town vibes/modern twist on cosy romance was cute. Some drama but mostly low key. (short goodreads review here)
The Girl From Earth's End by Tara Dairman ~ Goodreads I always enjoy Dairman's mid-grade stories and I appreciate how much research she puts into them. This was a (bitter) sweet one with a lot of inclusivity - LGBQT and disability rep which is hard to find in MG. Another book I hope to write a longer review for soon but I loved it.
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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy ~ Goodreads As the title implies, this isn't going to be a light fluffy read, but this memoir has been on my list since I missed the window to get the ALC on libro.fm. My library hold just came in and it's only a 6-ish hour audiobook.
Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper) The Princess Swap Book #1 by Kim Bussing ~ Goodreads This is the first book I've gotten from a publisher in years! It's light and fluffy and just what I need some days. The swapped princesses' are a little disconcerting at first lol but it's cute.
READING STUFF:
With my resurgent reading, I've also felt like reviewing and maybe dabbling back into requesting books. Not to the point of getting overwhelmed again though!
I updated my Netgalley profile since I haven't even looked on there in several years. I guess they have their own reader now, so I'll have to see what that's all about. If I even get approved for anything after all this time. My ratio is still holding at a statistically impossibly 102 % lol
I'm also checking out Storygraph. I already had an account but haven't really looked or used it. I don't really care about stats. I just like to record what I've read for reference. so I would stick with the free version. Does anyone use them? Have any tips?
I am able to get a reciprocal library card with the nearby larger city. I already have the basic access which gives me Libby and Hoopla but I'm going in to show proof of address to get full access. They have a lot of services, events and online resources. I'm excited!
And.....I've already reached my Goodreads Reading Goal - only 12 books (I set it low) but that's more reading I've done at this point in a really long time.
Congratulations on reaching your reading goal so early. It's great that you are enjoying reading again. I also loved the Gilmore book. Her recent releases have been great, warm and fuzzy stuff. Totally on brand for me.
ReplyDeleteI really am! Those Gilmore books are like being wrapped up in a warm hug.
DeleteLibrary of Borrowed Hearts is on my TBR, so I'm happy to see you enjoyed it! And YAY for enjoying reading again. I'm glad you're getting back into it and finding your groove. I haven't put too much pressure on myself with work and responsibilities, but I've enjoyed it when I can make the time.
ReplyDeleteThose books are such a comfort read for me. No/low pressure is the way to go!
DeleteYay for reading regularly! My reading has also been slow for a while, so I get it. And ooh getting access to another library is great!
ReplyDeleteMy town library is a very tiny one room building with no ebook access so this is a big step up lol
Delete"Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper) The Princess Swap Book #1 by Kim Bussing ~ Goodreads This is the first book I've gotten from a publisher in years!"
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"My ratio is still holding at a statistically impossibly 102 % lol"
Mine was like that back when I started...I've never understood why...then it went back to normal pretty quickly. Maybe when you start reviewing again it will settle.
The library thing does sound exciting!
When I was actively reviewing , I got as high as 104%! without reviewing all the books. I do not get it lol
DeleteI’m thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying reading more regularly! I know how challenging it can be to balance reading and reviewing, so I’m glad you’re taking a balanced approach to this resurgence of productivity.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying reading again. Finding some good books is always nice to help that out as well.
ReplyDeleteI think I am at 102 too! Lol, like what
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo for reaching your goal. I don't use Storygraph because I'm not really about the stats. I would still want to record on Goodreads and I don't need to make more work for myself.
ReplyDeleteI read Love in Bloom, it was cute and predictable.