Jacqueline’s Comments (group member since Aug 17, 2024)

Jacqueline’s comments from the Just a Few More Pages group.

Spellshop was that really beautiful looking book Carmen and I saw at the store! We added it to our TBR list purely because of the cover 😂 very cottage core, I was sold.

I had a major reading slump last year, mostly because work got really busy. I was stressed constantly, never taking slow moments to myself. I am now making it a point to do things like this to just take it easy and read. So of course, to make up for the guilt of not reading for so long, my TBR list is insanely long haha

This is a totally free for all club right now, so don’t hesitate to post a topic when you want to dive into discussions!

Recently I went to the UK, and one of my best friends and I went to a Waterstones almost every day. We love to browse and check curated tables. We also rate which are the best bookstores based on overall vibe, organization, but most importantly how good their curated tables are.

ANYWAYS, because we can’t ignore a good deal, this one table had a buy 1 take 1 on something in a genre called “romantasy” which we have never really explored before. Of course we had to buy 2 of the same book so we could read together on our holiday. I HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK. Contemporary romance? No thank you. Dragons, Magic, adventure, bloody battles and a little spice? Uhhh yes please. I love fantasy, but it is often missing such a big part of the human experience - romance. I couldn’t be happier finding my gateway to the genre. I devoured Fourth Wing and Iron Flame so quickly, too quickly, and I’m starving for more like this. I want world building, I want lore, I want thrilling adventures, I want dragons, elves, magic, sages, and a really gripping romance that has me rolling around with giddiness.

So, as I’m on my new adventure into this whole new genre… I would love a must read list if you have them! But also bear with me while I read my adventure smut for a while 😂😂😂

• Current Top 3: Gosh this is harder than I thought since my favourites change often… the books that changed my life, or the way I enjoy reading, are Mistborn (I can’t decide on the favourite between the first trilogy but the 3rd one had the best ending of any series), Name of the Wind, and Frankenstein.
• To get over reading slump: I struggle with this constantly! I love to read, and sometimes get so hung up over a good book, I can’t move on. Hopefully this book club keeps me motivated as I’m inspired by you.
• My reading nook: If I’m not reading myself to sleep at night, I have a little spot in my office that’s cozy right under a window. My cat’s tower is next to it too so I can hang out with my kitten while reading.
• Snacks: chocolate. Bags of it.
• Pets: A very dopey, and sweet rescue Pitbull named Bamboo. He’s the big baby of our household. He is afraid of the wind blowing outside, and loves to pop soap bubbles. We also have a very scrappy Cocker Spaniel who spends all day diving into bushes and rolling in the mud. Recently, we added a cuddly and insanely cute golden British Shorthair to the family, Millie.
• Hobbies: I LOVE swimming. I could spend all day in a pool on a hot summer day. Though I haven’t kept up with it in a while, I really enjoyed lifting weights to build strength and muscles. I need to restart my fitness routine soon 😅 my favourite way to spend my alone time is playing video games.

Mango ice box is amazing. Best dessert because I could eat it every day and never get sick of it.

Hello all! It would be nice to get to know one another a little here. Introduce yourselves here and say hi!

Top 3 favourite books?
What do you do to get over the reading slumps?
Do you read at home and snuggled in bed, or outdoors at the park?
Best snack while reading?
Do you have any pets?
Other than reading, what are your hobbies?

Serious question: Can you make Mango Ice Box? If yes, send to me. If your answer is no, google the recipe, get those ingredients, and have a go. It’s delicious