Happy Monday! 🌲 Over the weekend, I finished Sarah Crouch’s debut novel, Middletide. In all honesty, it wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. Here’s What I Did Enjoy: 🌲The small town setting of Point Orchards 🌲 The beautiful descriptions of the forests and waters of the PNW 🌲 The intriguing premise 🌲 The last 1/3 of the book picked up the pace and kept the pages turning. Some Things Which Weren’t My Favorite 🌲The first 2/3’s of the book were very slow paced. Although I do enjoy slower paced, character driven novels, not much at all happened during this time. 🌲Most of the characters were unlikeable. 🌲I could not make any connection at all with the protagonist, Elijah Leith. I found him very unlikeable, immature and never showing much growth. It makes for a less enjoyable read when I’m completely turned off by the main character. 🌲I have seen plenty of reviews by those who’ve loved this book, so it might be a case of it’s me, not the book. Will I give Sarah Crouch’s sophomore book a chance? Most definitely. 🌲What was the last book that you wanted to love, yet it just didn’t work for you? 💛Hope your week is off to a fabulous start, my friends. #bookofthemonth #botm #atriabooks #mystery #suspense #crime #comtemporaryfiction #bookreview #newrelease #romance
Messy Monday 🫠 Featuring my BOTM tbr pile! I actually am pretty darn proud of myself because I thought I had way more to read but been doing pretty good making sure I read a few of them a month! If you get subscription book box how many books of them are in your TBR pile? If you don’t, have you read any of these?! #messymonday #botm #botmclub #bookstagram #books #bookedandbusy #bookofthemonth #readmore #bookphoto #booksarelife
Afterwards, we dived into a mysterious past of the drama and theater students with If We Were Villains by @sureasmel It was a great refreshment to see familiar Shakespearean lines in modern yet classy settings. The ending of the book became the subject of our heated discussion on July 18th, 2023 📚 #bookclub #bookofthemonth
⚔︎ 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓶 𝓑𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓻 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 ⚔︎ Another series I have on my never ending TBR! I had so much fun on vacation and gambled wayyy too much away in Vegas but I had a wonderful time regardless! Looking forward to reentering normal life again 🫠 not really but I’ll survive 😂 Swipe to the last photo to see how I feel about coming back from vacation. ⁉️ What are you currently reading ⁉️ • Reading, books, aesthetic reading, reader, bookstagram, booksta, fantasy, book series, romance, book genre, book photo, photography, aesthetic, used book #bookishaesthetic #booksarelove #bookpicture #cozyreads #bookbuying #readingforfun #bookofthemonth #bookishescape #mybookfeatures #readingiscool #bookpic #bookishphotography #bookaddict #booknerd #bookblogger #bookshelf #igbooks #reader #igreads #bookstagram
I’ve been neglecting posting on here because I’ve been so busy and overwhelmed. But, I’m still reading a lot because it’s one of my coping skills! These two reads were fantastic, but for different reasons. I love Emily Henry’s books, and this one did not disappoint. If you need something lighter (although there were some deeper moments) and funny, this is perfect. I also loved reading my Book of the Month pick for May, The Return of Ellie Black. Such a good mystery and felt like a unique story, even though some elements have been done before. I really enjoyed reading it! #bookofthemonth #thereturnofellieblack #emilyhenry #funnystory
The perfect Sunday activity 🌺 Snacks….✅ Sunshine ✅ Books……✅ Friends….✅ . . . . . #books #book #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #booksofinstagram #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #bookaccount #bookaccountstofollow #bookclub #bookclubofinstagram #bookclubs #booktok #booktokbooks #booktiktok #bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookcommunity #readingtime #readingcommunity #readingchallenge #bookworm #booklover #bookloversofinstagram #bookofthemonth #currentlyreading #bookaesthetic
📚 BOTM Review: THE MINISTRY OF TIME By Kaliane Bradley ⏱️ Science fiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THE MINISTRY OF TIME is mind bending and laced with history, humor and romance. The end is bonkers (in the best way) and I honestly didn’t see the twist coming. Those are the highlights, but this book also touches lightly on climate change, women’s rights, homophobia, crimes against humanity, race, colonization and other tough topics. The writing is unique and rich. The romance in THE MINISTRY OF TIME is top-tier. It made me swoon, and the spicy scenes are really well done. I mean, who wouldn’t fall in love with a handsome, self possessed Naval commander from the 1840s? Sigh. Set in London in the not-too-distant future, our female protagonist works for the state department. She’s just landed a promotion acting as a “bridge” for “expats” - who are actually people from the past. She is paired with Naval Commander Graham Gore (an actual person with their own Wikipedia page, by the way), who was extracted from 1847 before he is fated to die in the failed Franklin Expedition to the arctic. 🥶 Now, I saw someone in their Goodreads review compare THE MINISTRY OF TIME to Outlander. Allow me to climb on my soapbox. Diana Gabaldon has expressly stated that James Alexander Malcom McKenzie Fraser (my favorite book character of all time) would, under absolutely no circumstance, ever travel to the future. (Climbing down now). However, if he DID, I imagine he’d have some of the same observations about the future as Graham does in this book. So I understand the comparison but maintain that THE MINISTRY OF TIME is not like Outlander at all. Read this one if you like spy novels, history, romance, speculative fiction, science fiction and writing that’s out of the ordinary. I personally am a total sucker for the time travel trope so I knew I’d love this and if you like quirky books I think you will, too! #botm #theministryoftime #kalianebradley #sciencefictionbooks #bookofthemonth #bookreview #bookrecommendation
Book of the Month Is Africa "Gambling" on Development? "Gambling on Development" by Stefan Dercon an "Africanist at heart" explores the intricacies of development policies that have shaped nations. Dercon argues that development is not just about aid or economic growth, but about making bold, informed decisions that are suited to each country's unique context. In "Gambling on Development," Stefan Dercon explores why some countries flourish while others lag, dissecting the roles of leadership decisions, policy-making, and international influences in shaping economic destinies. Insights into the practical impact of policy choices on development trajectories. #aretebookclub #bookofthemonth #bookclubinabuja #gamblingondevelopment #explore #book #bookclubinlagos #goodreads #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklover #tomburgis #bookclubinnigeria #stefandecon
𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: Middletide by Sarah Crouch 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: Mystery/Suspense Read if you enjoy: + Books about authors + Pacific Northwest setting + 1970s/1990s + Homesteading + Nature ________ Do you enjoy atmospheric, slow-burn, introspective mysteries? If so, this one might be for you! —WHAT I LIKED— Pretty much all of it. I love books that use the richness of nature as an overarching theme. I also love slower paced mysteries over twisty thrillers. The (mostly) 90’s time frame was such a pleasant surprise as well. —WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE— This one is pretty straightforward without a lot of twists and turns. At times, the pacing was slow without a defined purpose, perhaps. It didn’t necessarily bother me, but I think a few “wow” moments could have been added in. Content Warnings: + Death of a parent and child (briefly on page and referenced throughout) + Su!c!de + Domestic abu$e (referenced/off page) 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.5/5
✨REVIEW✨ The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams Published August 2022 @williammorrowbooks ⭐️3.5/5 I had heard such great things about this book. The theme was lovely - two characters with nothing in common find a connection and build a beautiful friendship over books and their new love of reading. I found it, though, very hard to get into. Was honestly considering it a DNF but I persevered and am happy I did. Was beautiful to see the relationship Mukesh made with Aleisha, as well as his young granddaughter, Priya. The ending was a lovely wrap up to the book and I loved the authors own reading list at the end. I loved the reading list put together with favourites, with one of my faves To Kill A Mockingbird at the top. ❓if you were to put a reading list together, what books would add? I’ll add mine in the comments ❤️ #book #booklover #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookshelf #reading #bookworm #bookblog #books #tbr #tbrlist #booksofinstgram #bookstagrammer #bookstack #goodreads #bookinspo #bookofthemonth #book-clubs #bookstagramcanada #booklovers #booknerd #booklover #read #booknerd #bookphotography #bookaddict
I am excited to be at the @balance.expo.canada this weekend in Edmonton. The expo is at the @official_wem Ice Palace! The expo is open from 10-6 on Saturday and Sunday! Hope to see you there! #mentalhealth #nge #notgoodenough #corebelief #selfhelp #selfawareness #selfcare #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #healing #bookofthemonth #selfhelpbook #anxietybook #healthandwellness #expowellness
Currently reading Weyward by Emelia Hart, and I glanced down at my tea to witness an important bit of advice - and it went perfectly with the book, as the characters find themselves starting over in different ways and finding themselves in the process. Such an important thing to remember: You can always start again. #weyward #weywardemiliahart #teamessage #yogiteaquotes #yogitea #bookofthemonth #bookofthemonthclub
☀️Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez☀️ •Romcom •Meet Cute •He falls first •Mental health rep The Story: One Reddit thread leads to Justin and Emma discovering they have a mutual curse- everyone they date meets “the one” right after they break up with them. Together they create a pact, if they date each other for long enough, once they break up, they’ll each find their own happily ever after. Four dates, one kiss, and a breakup. But when real feelings, toxic mothers, and traumatic childhoods are thrown into the mix, nothing goes according to plan. What I thought: I read this in one siting. I couldn’t put it down. It gave me butterflies and so many feelings. One of the best romance books I’ve read in a long time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ☀️ 🌹 🚤 ☀️ #mayreads #romance #romcom #booksilove #justforthesummer #abbyjimenez #bookofthemonth #tbr #bookstagrammer #canva
April’s #bookofthemonth #books #corporatefinance
Humorous and smart: I thoroughly enjoy the sketches of every character that Wolitzer brings to life. A family is facing the fortune and consequences of a life lived in the limelight of a niche couples-help book. A very enjoyable read, for sure.💛
Wrapped up reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo this weekend. I gave this book a 3.75/5. I struggled at first to get into the story but once I did, I had a really good time reading this story following Snow as she searches for the one who killed her child. We also follow Bao a private investigator on the hunt to uncover a dead woman's identify and becomes entangled in stories of foxes. #bookofthemonth #botm #book #bookrecommendations #bookreview #aapi #aapiheritagemonth
If you have any soul, any heart, any emotions whatsoever... You will not be able to put this book down. I consumed this story via audiobook (which I listen to on my daily walks), and let me tell you, by the end of this story I was walking through the middle of town with tears streaming down my face. And that is not an exaggeration. This story is absolutely amazing and beautifully written. 💛💛💛
My new book, "How To Paint Change," is now available for order in paperback, hardback, or Ebook format. It is a high-quality and high-value book, perfect for showcasing on your coffee table. The book is currently being globally distributed in French, English, and Spanish. You can purchase a copy from AppleBook, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon Book Stores at a fraction of the original cost. The proceeds from the book's sale will directly support @globalpaintforcharity's mission around the world. I am incredibly grateful for your support. #newbook #bookrelease #HowToPaintChange #colorlovers #LIVEINCOLOR #booklaunch #Ronydelgarde #globalpaintforcharity #bestsellingbook #newyorktimesbestsellingbook #bookofthemonth #bookoftheday #storytelling #nonprofit #highereducation #ngo #holidayseason #holidayshopping #bookoftheyear #nobelprize #newyorktimes #goodbooks #globalauthor
Hey book lovers! This month, we recommend "Conscious Leadership" by the one and only John Mackey from Whole Foods. It’s packed with stories, strategies, and a whole lot of heart. Grab your copy now and lead the change: https://cli.re/14PAZw #BookOfTheMonth #LeadWithPurpose
Book Rick Incorvia for Your Next Event 🎙️ Growing up in a family of nine, Rick Incorvia learned to stand out with imaginative stories and daring plots. A natural storyteller with a knack for weaving captivating tales, he’s ready to share his journey, creative insights, and the deepest corners of his imagination at your next speaking event or podcast. Explore the world of storytelling with Rick and uncover a whopper of a conversation. Send us a DM to book him today! 📚 #RickIncorvia
ɪɴsᴛᴀɴᴛ ʀᴇᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ: I picked How to End a Love Story as my April @bookofthemonth pick, and I’m pretty impressed with myself that I read it by the middle of May. I am trying to be better about reading my #botm picks within the month I receive them, but if I get to it by end of the next month, I am happy. I was seriously punched in the feels by @yulin.kuang debut novel, in the best way possible. It’s a gift to be able to write a romance that so deftly touches on serious themes relating to mental health, suicide, the pressures and struggles of being first generation Americans while still being sweet, laugh-out-loud funny, spicy, and a genuine page-turner. Helen and Grant were lovely main characters, who liked and loved each other despite their differences, while having this shared childhood tragedy between them that they need to work past. The gaggle of supporting characters were thoroughly enjoyable, providing well-timed comic relief. And who doesn’t enjoy a Hollywood-insider romance? If I hadn’t been reading at the same time as another book, it would have been a one-sitting read for me. Highly recommend! @avonbooks @harpervoyagerus ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 sᴘɪᴄᴇ: 🌶️🌶️ #howtoendalovestory #yulinkuang #bookstagram #readersgonnaread #booksbooksbooks #thebookishdiplomat #botm #bookofthemonth #harpercollins #avon #romancereader #ireadromance #bookdragon
Books in 2024: 13. A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson. This one was super interesting. The way it was written with the different perspectives of the same thing was really eye opening in the sense that the same event can be completely different depending on who is telling you the story. I really liked it, the plot gripped me and I wanted to know what happened so badly that by like the last quarter of the book I couldn't put it down because I needed to know. . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . #anearlynormalfamily #mtedvardsson #bookofthemonth #botm #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #thriller
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Dark • Washington setting • Tense • Strong female character A perfect book to read on a rainy day! This had a slower start and the writing threw me off at first but the overall story and the twists were really good. The way so many characters connected at the end was very satisfying. If you are a sensitive reader please check the content warnings, this book is really raw and goes into details. Overall, I think this was unique enough in a thriller sub-genre that has been very popular lately and that is not an easy thing to accomplish. #iolanna_what_to_read #bookofthemonth #thereturnofellieblack
🚪 The New Couple in 5B 🚪 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Being lazy with this post because I’m working a lot this month. Just wanted to let ya’ll know this is a great thriller! It was super suspenseful throughout the entire book. I didn’t even want to put it down. #thrillerbooks #thrillerreads #2024books #2024bookstoread #maybooks #mayreads #bookstoread #librarybooks #librarylife #bookishpost #botm #bookofthemonth #readersgonnaread #readreadread #bookstagram
📚 May Book of the Month 📚 I completely forgot to post my May @bookofthemonth! This month I went with… The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Blacktop Wasteland by S.A Cosby I don’t know how I never knew that Blacktop Wasteland was a BOTM book! If I would have known this I would have definitely ordered it way sooner! S.A. Cosby is an auto buy author for me. I am also having a little FOMO since I didn’t order The Return of Ellie Black and i have heard so many good things about it. It was just chosen to be my book clubs pick for June! So you can bet I will be making that my add on for June. Do you ever get FOMO over a book? What was the last book you got FOMO over?
What this Week Reading: Midnight Is the Darkest Hour The Teacher - buddy reading with @eat.pray.decorate Watching: Under The Bridge on Hulu- new episode on Wednesday Enjoying: Coloring pages and true crime documentaries Spending time with my kids - getting outside with nicer weather E-Book: Grounded by Kristin Mulligan What is good for you this week? Got something planned? Just out here surviving? Happy Monday 🤍 #bookofthemonth #bookworm #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #booklover #may #monday #ashleywinstead #freidamcfadden
My May Book of the Month Haul! #bookofthemonth #booktok #bookstagram #bookinstagrammer
Hello Readers…Happy Monday! 🌳 Did you have a good weekend? We had a fun, full weekend and I also managed to get some good reading done. One of last week’s reads was Just Another Missing Person, by Gillian McAllister. I had such high hopes for this one since I loved the author’s previous book and found it to be not only entertaining, but unique and clever. This story, however, was very confusing & convoluted. Despite the fact that I’ve read many mysteries/thrillers, I really wasn’t able to follow much of what was happening and I couldn’t keep track of the many characters. The conclusion also felt unrealistic and therefore unsatisfying. I will definitely read this author’s next book, but sadly, this one was a miss for me. #justanothermissingperson #bookofthemonth #botm #mysterythriller #crimebookjunkie #bookaddict #reader #bookreview #bookstagram #missreadalot
Woohoo! @ftheshouldsdothewants has been out in the world for 2 freaking years now AND it’s been selected to be part of a huge Ebook sale this week! Get it or gift it until May 25 for only $1.99 via Amazon/kindle, Ebook, B&N and other ebook sellers! And if you already have it, let this be a loving nudge to pick it up, and open to any page and see what reminder of Fing the SHOULDS and living your wants you get. Or read the whole thing again cover to cover - but I’m being realistic so start with even a sentence of one random page! Perhaps even pop back here leaving a comment to what reminder you got! Thanks to all of you who have purchased and supported this book! Xo, TH
Our second read was Please Look After Mom by @shinkyungsook (translation by Chi-Young Kim). It stirred among us a reminiscence of the family stories, mothers and, of course, motherhood. It also became the first book for us to read in English translation. Cheers to all the translators out there for connecting the world! 🌍 #bookclub #bookofthemonth The meeting took place on May 23d 2023
Reading results are in from April’s Book of the Month. Free Copies of “Papa’s Magical Water Jug Clock” along with our Activity Reading Guide Bookmark are available for pick up at several Baton Rouge locations, or we can send book to you. Check link in bio for more info. Line4Line extends the Book of The Month program to community organizations, teachers looking for fun lessons to share with their students. Book of the Month is sponsored by @theconsciouskid and Boo Grigsby Foundation. Stay posted for June’s title release and special programming in collaboration with Red Stick Farmers Market #buildingreaders #readlearncreate #bookofthemonth #freebooks #readersareleaders📚
Appreciation post 💕 Have you ever ready any #alexmichaelides books? If so, what’s your favorite? • • • #BibliophileLife #BookishLove #BookishEscape #ReadersGonnaRead #LitLife #instabookstagram #bookishcommunity #bookishlife #bookphotography #botm #bookofthemonth #mysterybooks #thrillerbooks #bookcoverdesign #instabookstagram #bookishphotography #bookishcontent
Il Club dei delitti del Giovedì - Richard Osman Kent, Gran Bretagna. In una tranquilla e lussuosa casa di riposo quattro improbabili amici si incontrano una volta alla settimana per indagare sui casi di omicidi irrisolti. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim e Ron, tra calici di vino e torte alla vodka, studiano i fascicoli della polizia segretamente acquisiti dalla leader indiscussa del gruppo, Elizabeth. Ma quando un brutale omicidio ha luogo proprio sulla loro soglia di casa, "Il club dei delitti del giovedì" si ritrova nel bel mezzo del primo caso in diretta. I quattro protagonisti saranno pure degli ottantenni, tuttavia hanno ancora qualche asso nella manica. Sono persone vivaci, straordinariamente agili ed energiche, decise a esercitare la loro notevole elasticità mentale nella ricerca di un assassino a piede libero. Per trovarlo si immedesimeranno nel personaggio dell'anziano curioso e vagamente ingenuo, così da raccogliere informazioni e inserirsi nelle indagini ufficiali con stratagemmi sorprendenti, che superano spesso il confine della legalità. Mi piacciono molto i cozy mistery all'inglese che ogni tanto alterno ai thriller pesanti. Questo gruppo di anziani che cercano l'adrenalina nei misteri irrisolti mi piacciono davvero tanto. @misterosman #richardosman #richardosmanbook #richardosmanbooks #richardosmanauthor #ilclubdeidelittidelgiovedì #bücher #bücherliebe #libro #librosrecomendados #libros #bookclub #thrillersbythebookclub #thrillerbooklover #thriller #kindleitalia #kindlebooks #kindlereads #kindleunlimited #bibliophile #bibliofilia #biblioteche #bibliothek #storiealietofine #booktokitalia #booktoread #bookofthemonth #bookobsessed #bookoftheday #booktography #booktag
It's a good day to start a good week. Happy Monday! 🌞 - - #children #childrensbooks #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #teachergram #teachersday #englishclass #teacher #teacherlife #English #grammar #englishtips #students #fun #vocabulary #Students #TEACHERLIFE #may #bookofthemonth #bookaddict #booklovers #bookstagram #English
Such a fun way inspired by @reading_with_ralphie to (re)introduce myself with a few of my all-time favorite books: Daisy Jones and the Six One True Loves Big Little Lies The Women The Blue Bistro Beartown The Silent Patient None of This is True Local Woman Missing She’s Not Sorry Mad Honey The Wish Adelaide Hotel Nantucket Carrie Soto is Back 𝐐𝐎𝐓𝐃: what is one of your favorite books of all time?
Our fantasy #bookofthemonth is a mind bending tale revolving around a small island community cut off from a rapidly deteriorating outside world. This powerful, thrilling novel from the author of The Passage blends myth, mystery, and science fiction to mine the human condition and the nature of truth in impeccable prose. #fantasy #bookblogger #bookstagram #bookreccomendation
The podcast is back! And starting off with Women in Fiction Week ☺️😍 Check us out wherever you listen to your bookish podcasts! @oakylovesbooksandtacos Authors featured: lynnegolodner @daphnelwright 🏷️ #bookstagram #bookofthemonth #listentous #bookpodcast #bookbabes #podcasting #bookscatssnackspodcast #bookbesties #readingpodcast #reading #readwithus #grababook #bookreviews #indieauthors #indieauthorsofinstagram #supportindieauthors #tellmeaboutyourbookpodcast
🌈June is almost here! We have so many books to recommend to you this summer, and I Can Be...Me! by Lesléa Newman, illus. by Maya Gonzalez is just one of them! 📚Head to the link in our bio to learn more about our June Book of the Month selections + all of the books we have listed on our Book of the Month School Year Calendar!
Check out this awesome review of our Book of the Month by one of our fellow book lovers! 🌟📖 See why this book is a must-read. #BookReview #BookOfTheMonth #MustRead #BookLovers
Book Cover Contest Winner A 4th grader won our book cover contest for the book, Giraffe Problems 🦒 @barnesandnoble @nypl #timetoroar205 #viral #bookofthemonth #podcastforkids #schoolpodcast #kidslife #joryjohn #giraffeproblems #nycreads
📚 This week's book stack is my recent @bookofthemonth haul! Since they don't ship to Quebec, I get a little treat when I make it to Ontario to visit family. Which one should I start with? #readingstack #BookStack #bookofthemonth #books
👠 B O O K R E V I E W 👠 Hello Beautiful ✍️ @annnapolitano 🏀 SYNOPSIS – William grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, but basketball was his refuge. At college, he meets Julia, who along with her three sisters, welcome him into their loving, chaotic home. But, you can’t outrun darkness forever, and when William’s past catches up with him, the damage ripples through his new family threatening the bonds of family and sisterhood. 🏀 REVEW – “That kind of loss must be hard…I didn’t expect for it to be part of everything, every minute. I didn’t know you could lose someone and that meant you lost so much else.” I read two books about grief and death in close proximity, and they were both so different yet executed so well. Hello Beautiful is a character driven novel about four sisters living in Chicago and described as a modern retelling of Little Women. However, you do not need to be familiar with that story to enjoy this one. If you need an action-filled plot, this one would not be for you, but, if you are willing to explore character-driven storylines, add this one to your TBR! There is a richness to the story and the storylines of Sylvie, Julia and even Alice that makes this one special, yet emotional. The struggles William endures are so real, and yet, dare I say beautifully portray the unspoken battles with mental illness that can transcend decades if not generations. Family dynamics, forbidden love, grief, sisterhood, mental health and personal growth are all explored and portrayed through the lives of these characters. This book will stay with you a good while after the final page. The writing is beautiful, so take your time with this one and savor every page. While my daddy didn’t say Hello Beautiful when he saw me, he always said “Well, Hello, Jilly,” and it meant the same. I know one day I will hear him greet me like that again, and to that I will reply, “Well Hello, Daddy.” PS – I recommend the audio version narrated by Maura Tierney. Her voice is the perfect way to experience this heart-breaking story filled with love and hope. VERDICT – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
◽️Murder Road by Simone St. James Swipe for GoodReads synopsis “The thought bubbled through my mind, unbidden: I don’t want to do this anymore. I want more. Surviving to tomorrow wasn’t good enough. Not anymore.” I have really enjoyed the other two St. James books (pictured) that I have read. She writes thrillers with paranormal occurrences woven in, which I think is really fun and just a bit different from the thrillers I typically read. I have to say though, I think this is my least favorite that I have read. That being said, I did still find it enjoyable and it held my attention, but the reveals didn’t feel exciting to me. I did really like Eddie and April, our MCs, though and I found myself rooting for them. I would LOVE a spin-off of the Snell Sisters though— the teenage locals who help Eddie and April with the investigation of of what has been happening at Atticus Line. My rating for this one is ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5) stars. Do you enjoy paranormal thrillers? ◽️
I thought I’d never finish that last book. We are finally on to the next Pencil Shop Book Pic. I hear good things about this one! Pick it up at your favorite independent bookseller or your local library.
4.8 stars! let me start by saying I love Viking lore so it was fate that I would enjoy A Fate Inked in Blood. there is war, prophecy, bloodshed, lore, betrayal, and spice all wrapped up into one. I would give this 5 stars but the plot twists are a tad predictable if you’re observant and the story hit a lull about halfway. also, the audiobook is IMMENSELY helpful with pronunciations throughout the story. . . . . #fantasy #romantasy #romance #viking #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #bookdragon #reading #readinglist #bookreview #bookstagram #booktok #booksgrammer #afateinkedinblood #bookofthemonth #botm
Mini book review. Annie Bot by Sierra Greer Annie bot was created to serve her human owner, Doug, who is the prime example of unlikeable character 👿 A wonderful debut! The whole story is full on Westworld/Black Mirror vibes. It gives me chills occasionally and overall a strange but intriguing reading experience. I couldn’t put the book down! Also had the chance to meet the author during @gburgbookfest this past weekend, and I now I own a signed copy with quotes🥰 4.5/5 #anniebot #instabook #bookstagram #sciencefiction #scifi #botm #bookofthemonth #aigirlfriend #literaryfiction
📬Book Mail Monday📭 My Book of the Month box this month is all buddy reads I committed to, so I started the first one last night and will hope to actually read all three in May 🤞 💚The Paradise Problem by @christinalauren 🧡The Return of Ellie Black by @emikojeanbooks 🖤The Familiar by @lbardugo QoTD: Have you read any of these? How's your week looking/current read?
Book 50 of 2024 Thought I'd read this before watching the movie, and it is safe to say that I devoured it in one day! I was hooked, and I really wanted Solène & Hayes to work it out, but I totally understood the decisions she made. It did get a bit waffley in parts and a bit unrealistic, in my opinion, but I did enjoy it! I gave it 3*/5 on @goodreads just because of the ending! Can't wait to watch the movie! #bookstagram #books #goodreads #read reader #readersofinstagram #bookshelf #bookrecommendations #booklover #reading #readingaddict #bookaddict #bookworm #readingmaterial #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #kindle #kindlebooks #kindlebooksofinsta #primereading #booknerd #readmorebooks #galswhoread # #bookreviewersofinstagram #bookofthemonth #bookoftheday2024
Book 59 of 2024 3/5 ⭐️s How to Stop Time follows Tom Hazard, a 430 year-old who looks about 41. It alternates between past (and I’m talking the 1600s kind of past) to present focusing on defining moments in his long life such as meeting Shakespeare and Fitzgerald and the birth of his now estranged daughter with a similar anti-aging condition. There’s a lot to unpack in this book, but I do have to say it’s definitely my least favorite I’ve read from Matt Haig. I didn’t connect with this book the way I would have hoped, but I’d still recommend it.
Books 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 Read all these whilst on holiday. Very easy reading. Usual chick-lit style! There are 5 books in this series all set within Chestnut Springs in the Canadian mountains. I read the first one last year. Each book is based on a different character within the Eaton family, although I have to say that I think Harvey is the best! Gave each book 3*/5 on @goodreads #bookstagram #books #goodreads #read reader #readersofinstagram #bookshelf #bookrecommendations #booklover #reading #readingaddict #bookaddict #bookworm #readingmaterial #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #kindle #kindlebooks #kindlebooksofinsta #primereading #booknerd #readmorebooks #galswhoread # #bookreviewersofinstagram #bookofthemonth #bookoftheday2024
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio ✨Non-Spoiler Reading Vlog Link In Bio✨ #thehusbands #thehusbandshollygramazio #hollygramazio #literaryfiction #bookstagram #booktok #booktube #readingvlog #bookofthemonth #botm
Plenty of time still to join Book of the Month with me this month! They have such amazing reads! I got The Return of Ellie Black, Middletide and The Parade Problem this month! 💛 First month is ONLY $5! It’s $16 a month after that. Link in bio under shared links! #bookofthemonth #bookstagram #booklover #bookaddict
When we collect books, we collect happiness! 😋 #whatmoreads #bookstagram #bookloversofinstagram #bookofthemonth #readerslife #readersgonnaread #bookstagram #bookishpost #bookreadersinnigeria #blackbookstagrammer #booknerd #bookworm #wellreadblackgirl #bibliophile #booksaremagic #booksaremylife #everythingnaart #thetribecalledena #bookloversinlagos
I got an email that credits in my back up Book of the Month account (yes, I know) were expiring (which I didn't know could happen!) so I threw together an emergency box to make sure I didn't lose them! What I picked: The Ministry of Time, Happily Never After, and The Demon of Unrest. How'd I do? • [ID the mentioned books held spine out in front of a stuffed wood built in bookshelf] • #BookOfTheMonth #BookOfTheMonthClub #Bookshelves #NewBooks #Reading #Bookworm #BookLover #InstaBook #Bibliophile #Bookish #BookNerd #BookLove #Reader #BookLovers #ILoveBooks
Książka, której nigdy nie zapomnimy (dosłownie nigdy) 😅 Ale dla niewtajemniczonych jest to pozycja warta uwagi, drugiej tak świetnie napisanej księgi nigdzie nie znajdziecie🤩 Stanowi najprawdopodobniej największe dzieło sztuki mechanicznej, które (nie ukrywamy) zasługuje na szczere polecenie😍 A jaka jest Wasza ulubiona książka? 😉 #meme #żart #memes #cringe #książka #book #bookofthemonth #nauka #martenzyt #materiałoznastwo #stal #koparka #bainitisuseless #wydziałmechaniczny #politechnikawroclawska
“A Tolice da Inteligência Brasileira”, de Jessé Souza, é uma crítica incisiva às interpretações tradicionais das causas do atraso e das desigualdades sociais no Brasil. O autor argumenta que a elite intelectual brasileira perpetua uma visão distorcida da realidade nacional ao focar excessivamente na herança cultural e racial como explicações principais dos problemas do país. Ele propõe que a verdadeira causa das desigualdades é a estrutura de classes, mantida por uma elite que preserva seus privilégios à custa da maioria da população. O livro revisita e questiona obras canônicas da sociologia e da história brasileira, como as de Sérgio Buarque de Holanda e Gilberto Freyre, desafiando conceitos como o “homem cordial” e a visão idealizada da mestiçagem. Souza critica a falta de uma análise de classe mais robusta na sociologia brasileira e destaca o papel das instituições e da burocracia na perpetuação das desigualdades. Ao longo dos capítulos, Souza apresenta uma análise detalhada da formação histórica da elite brasileira e do papel das relações de poder e de classe. Sua escrita é provocativa e busca reavaliar crenças profundamente enraizadas, incentivando uma reflexão crítica sobre as estruturas sociais e econômicas do país. Em resumo, “A Tolice da Inteligência Brasileira” oferece uma nova perspectiva sobre as raízes das desigualdades no Brasil, desafiando o leitor a reconsiderar explicações tradicionais e a buscar uma compreensão mais profunda das relações de poder e classe que moldam a sociedade brasileira. NOTA: 📚📚📚📚 . . . . . . . #amolivros #trechosdelivros #livros #livrosemaislivros #livro #book #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookaholics #bookaholic #mensagens #marcadordepagina #mensagemdodia #books #sorteiosdelivros #sorteio #picoftheday #bookoftheday #bookofthemonth #likesforlike #amolivros #livros2024 #livros2024📚
🌻summer tbr🌻 Showing off some potential hardcovers on my summer tbr. If you know me, you know I’m not a huge tbr maker because I’m a big mood reader. I rarely plan what I’m reading ahead of time because I know I won’t stick to it. This summer will be a little different. I’m visiting my parents in Dallas for two months in between moving out of nyc and moving to Delaware for school, so whatever I can bring with me is what I’ll be reading. These are a handful of books I’m planning to stuff into various suitcases for some summer reading. On a side note, if any of my Dallas followers have recs for things to do over the summer please send them my way!! Especially cute museums, coffee shops, and bookstores that I should go visit. ❓what are your must read books for the summer❓
✨️ 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 (and May BOTM pick 👍) Definitely not what I expected, but it's intriguing, so we'll see how it goes? 🤷♀️ Described on Goodreads as: 𝘈 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘺. 💭: 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐭? 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤?
📚 happy monday! what are you reading this week? 📚 #BookStack #BookOfTheMonth #BOTM #CurrentlyReading #Bookstagram #Bookworm
Tre motivi per cui l'abbiamo scelto, in ordine sparso: • perché la memoria si conserva meglio collettivamente; • perché è tra i candidati allo Strega di quest'anno, presentato da Franco Di Mare; • per ribadire che siamo antifascistə. . . . . . #antifascismo #librodelmese #bookofthemonth #clubdellibro #bookclub #bookclubreads #inlettura #cinecitta #roma
How to End a Love Story by @yulin.kuang Rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 The way this book balances grief, trauma, friendship, love, family, and a GOOD amount of spice is incredible. I had know idea where this story could go when I first started it, but love it at the end. I related to Helen's story of trying to find her place at work and with friends and the imposter syndrome she dealt with in the writers room. I loved Grant's naturally charming ways and the LOVED the moments he went a bit caveman (like writing his address on Helen's inner thing🤪) 99% of the spice was great. Some of it was a littlr cringey to me, but that's my own taste. Didn't let it ruin the moment and definitely couldn't ruin this wonderful book. . . . #howtoendalovestory #yulinkuang #bookofthemonth #botm #romancebookrecs #workplaceromance #enemiestolovers #romancereadersofinstagram #bookish #bookstagrammer #bookworm
📖 Lectura del mes #bookstagram #lecturadelmes #librodelmes #bookofthemonth
Thanks to the tagged publishers for the gifted books. Good morning! Here’s what I’m reading today. I’m reading slowly right now, but enjoying everything. What are you reading today? My goal for the week - post bookmail and two reviews! #coffeeandcurrentlyreading #currentlyreading #bookofthemonth #reesesbookclub
🤰Audiobook Review🤰 Ready or Not by Cara Bastone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alex Finke narrates this laugh-out-loud surprise pregnancy rom-com. The narrator was PHENOMENAL. I was so pleasantly surprised because usually, if I hear the words "accidental pregnancy," I shy away from that trope, but I truly couldn't get enough. If you are a mom or looking for a hilarious read with a backdrop in Brooklyn with found family vibes, give this a listen! Also, Shep is everything 🩵 💬qotd: do you have a favorite rom-com (movie or book)? Or how was your weekend? #bookcommunity #readmorebooks #library #bookofthemonth #bookworm #bookclub #bookstack #readersofinstagram #currentread #tbr #tbrpile #bookshelf #shelfie #fortheloveofbooks #bookrecommendations #goodreads #wisconsinbookstagrammer
(like the previous installments, this one was filled to the brim with reminders to live expressing our most authentic feelings—specially to those whom we hold dear; it’s also set in hokkaido which gives the story a different feel) ☕️🎿🍁 . . . . . . . #bookstagram #literature #booklover #toshikazukawaguchi #beforeyourmemoryfades #bookofthemonth #本 #本棚 #英語 #lifeintokyo #hyggehome #二人暮らし #bibliophile #beforethecoffeegetscold
happy monday 🐚🧜♀️ I’m finally diving into the book club read for our next meeting and am hoping to make some decent progress this week. In general…I am so READY for summer and summer reads! The Aquamarine vibes are beginning with my new starfish earrings and I’m ready for beach waves and beach reads. With Memorial Day weekend, the feels are coming! Cheers to a great week ahead 🤞 ••• #monday #currentlyreading #bookclub #bookofthemonth #bookstagram #igreads #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #booklover #bookishpost #reading #photodump
🌟📚 Book Binge Club's First Book of the Month! 🌟📚 We are thrilled to announce that our inaugural Book of the Month is none other than 'Two' by Gulzar! 📚✨💫 Gulzar, a name synonymous with lyrical beauty and profound storytelling, takes us on an unforgettable journey through the pages of 'Two.' 📖❤️ This evocative novel delves into the intertwined lives of its characters, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human experience with the delicate touch only Gulzar can provide. 🌹💔👥 Why 'Two'? We wanted to begin our book club with a gem from Indian literature, showcasing a piece that might not be on everyone's radar but deserves a spotlight. ✨💎 Gulzar's 'Two' perfectly fits this vision. It's a book that speaks volumes with its simplicity and depth, and we believe it will leave a lasting impact on each of you. 🌟📖 Here's a beautiful quote by Gulzar to inspire our journey this month: "किताबें झाँकती हैं बंद अलमारी के शीशों से, बड़ी हसरत से तकती हैं, महीनों अब मुलाकातें नहीं होतीं, जो शामें उनकी सोहबत में कटा करती थीं।" 📜🌆 🌟 Featured Excerpts: Throughout the month, we will be sharing some of the most striking excerpts from "TWO" to give you a glimpse of Gulzar's mesmerizing writing style. 📝✨ Let these snippets transport you into the world of his characters and their journeys. 🚀🌌📖 📚 Join the Conversation: We invite all our followers to dive into "TWO" and share their thoughts, favorite quotes, and reflections. 🗣️💬 Use the hashtag #BookOfTheMonth and tag us in your posts. 📸📚 Let's create a vibrant community of readers who appreciate and celebrate the magic of Gulzar's words. 🌟🎉 ✨ How to Get Your Copy: "TWO" by Gulzar is available at major bookstores and online platforms. 🛍️📚 Grab your copy today and join us in this literary journey. 🌐✨📖 📊 Also, Do tell us jn the poll below if you have already read the book 🫢🤗 Happy reading! 📚✨📖 #BookBingeClub #BookOfTheMonth #Gulzar #Two #IndianLiterature #UnderratedGems #JoinTheJourney
Hopefully I can read this whole book this week. I put myself on a book buying ban … so I better tackle what I haven’t read. Have any of you read this one yet? #botm #bookofthemonth #bookworm #unfilteredbookshelf #thrillerbooks #bookstagram #bookaddict