Thursday, October 31, 2024
October Reads
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Monday, September 23, 2024
September Reads
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Saturday, August 31, 2024
August Reads
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
July Reads
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
18 Years and Counting
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Sunday, June 30, 2024
June Reads
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Friday, May 31, 2024
May Reads
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
April Reads
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
March Reads
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
February Reads
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
January Reads
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
Best Reads of 2023
This was not a very good year on many levels - not bad, just not very good. I read a decent amount, but my ratings were very indicative of my enjoyment - averaging a 3.16 for the year. On the positive side, a "3" really isn't that bad. It's actually "just okay" in my book. However, I would like to read more 4 star books this coming year. My main goal is to read even more books off my shelves. I did pretty good this year and hope to continue that trend. Let's just hope I discover more 4 star and up books hidden there! :)
These are my Best Reads that I rated 4/5 and up this year:
1. Ballad of Sophie (Melo & Cavia) ~ graphic novel, 4.25/5
2. Finding Me (Davis) ~ memoir, 4/5
3. Daisy Jones and The Six (Reid) ~ fiction, 4.25/5
4. Then She Was Gone (Jewell) ~ thriller, 4/5
5. I'm Glad My Mom Died (McCurdy) ~ memoir, 4/5
6. The Whispers (Audrain) ~ fiction, 4/5
7. Bath Haus (Vernon) ~ thriller, 4.25/5
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December Reads
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
November Reads
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
October Reads
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
September Reads
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
August Reads
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Monday, July 31, 2023
July Reads
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
It's Been 17 Years!
Once again, here we are ... Blogiversary time! While I don't spend a lot of time or energy here, I still value this space. I enjoy keeping this log of books even though my thoughts are sparse.
Not much has changed in my reading life. I'm reading via all the avenues and listening, as well. My favorite genre is still thrillers, but I have added a little romance (blaming influencers for that), and I'm still not into any fantasy (yet).
I have been content with the number of books I have been reading, but not with my enjoyment level. Most books have registered around the 3/5 range, which make them "just okay". I would really like to get more 4 and the elusive 5 star ratings, but it's just not happening. Although, I am thankful to have books to read (oodles and oodles!) and at least they are not ending up as DNFs. The hunt continues. :)
May your hunt for 5 star books be successful!
Thoughts of Joy
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Friday, June 30, 2023
June Reads
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