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Sorry to disappoint, but you won't find new releases occupying this list. I rarely buy a new book, preferring to check it out from the library or listen to audiobooks on free apps like Libby and Hoopla, and recently buying from Audible (grrr, they got me). *My shelves are mostly thrifted or gifted. With an... Continue Reading →
"Now here's a little story I've got to tell. About three bad brothers you know so well. It started way back in history. With Adrock, (M.C.A.) and me (Mike D.)" Bet you didn't know I could rap. Don't worry, I only attempt it when I hear those boys. My boys. The Beastie Boys. Yes, those... Continue Reading →
The year 2019 has come and gone but before I put it to rest, I decided to finish off my reading challenge reviews. Yes, I know we are nearly a week into halfway through January 2020 and I’ve started a brand new reading challenge. But, the ghosts of last year’s reads are haunting my brain, rattling... Continue Reading →
10. I discovered that I can not complete my Good Reads challenge and not care, much. I've read enough satisfying quality in the last year, that the quantity doesn't matter. 9. I'll always choose variety over sticking with a single author, series or genre. Not so much a discovery since I've practiced this habit awhile,... Continue Reading →
Surely, scores of lovely new titles will grace the shelves in 2020, but for the life of me, I struggled to find any I want to read. The top one is a must, while the others are possible contenders. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Prequels are hit-or-miss, yet, I'm admittedly intrigued... Continue Reading →
The year 2019 has come and gone but before I put it to rest, I decided to finish off my reading challenge reviews. Yes, I know we are nearly a week into 2020 and I've started a brand new reading challenge. But, the ghosts of last year's reads are haunting my brain, rattling around and... Continue Reading →
After wading through my reading highs and lows, these 10 titles floated to the top. A weirdly eclectic mix, I gotta say, a byproduct of my reading co-challenge. Just for fun, I included my star ratings. *Note that I'm not the most generous 5-star giver, but three books this year captured my heart. I bumped... Continue Reading →
It's such a fun time of year to look back and sort through my favorite smell-goods. I've gathered my top 9 of 2019 below: 9. Ten Digit Creations- Pink Berry Tonka/Let Them Eat Cake- Never tried either of these popular fragrance oils before marrying them into a custom blend, but it's lovely, lush, and not... Continue Reading →
Thank you for joining The Scented Library and The Redolent Mermaid for our third reading challenge! Julie and I enjoy reading and even better, reading with friends. Below are the prompts we created as a guide to reading outside the box. Feel free to join us in challenging ourselves to read them all or simply... Continue Reading →
10. The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke. Okay, listing this title has become an inside joke due to the fact it's filled a tbr spot every month since January. I've put off this Beowulf reimagining all year, but must check off the "retelling" prompt for my reading challenge. It's now or never. And the... Continue Reading →
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