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june wrap-up outcome: 29 books, 4,561 pages, 69h 57m
1. The Time Traveler's Wife [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
conflicted feelings about this one. the romance felt gross at times, and made it hard to be enjoyable or likeable. however, it was extremely emotional at times, especially the ending.
2. You [422] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
second re-read. so enjoyable, really shows how badly the show fell off in later seasons.
3. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this was such a fun read, pleasantly surprised it was set in australia. was such an intriguing mystery, and the audiobook narrator was great.
4. The Field Guide [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
5. The Seeing Stone [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
6. The Kiss of Deception [490] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
re-read, very fun.
7. Tithe [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
enjoyed this significantly more than i thought i would.
8. Someone We Know [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
entertaining but ultimately lacklustre and anticlimactic.
9. Kink Camp: Hunted [206] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
10. The Heart of Betrayal [496] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
11. The End [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
this was unfortunately a bit of a letdown for the finale of this series.
12. Lucinda's Secret [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
13. The Ironwood Tree [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14. The Wrath of Mulgarath [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
is it wrong if i think the adaptation is better???
15. Valiant [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
almost dnf'd this book, probably should've - eh.
16. The Beauty of Darkness [683] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
love love love.
17. Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
equally as fun and exciting as the first book.
18. Ironside [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
19. Problematic Summer Romance [416] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
20. Genesis [539] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
21. The Favourites [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️.75
22. Monstrilio [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
23. Fahrenheit 451 [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️
24. The Island of Missing Trees [audiobook & physical] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
25. Beartown [432] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
26. The Battle of the Labyrinth [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
27. The Last Olympian [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
28. Broken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
29. The Rivalry ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
june brainstorm 1. Problematic Summer Romance [416] ⭐️
2. Beartown [432] ⭐️
3. You [422] ⭐️
4. Warbreaker [652]
5. The Kiss of Deception [490] ⭐️
6. Genesis [539] ⭐️
7. Broken [482] ⭐️
8. Klara and the Sun [307]
9. The Wall [239]
10. The Deal [342]
11. Sorcery of Thorns [456]
12. The Battle of the Labyrinth [audiobook] ⭐️
13. The Last Olympian [audiobook] ⭐️
14. Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone [audiobook] ⭐️
15. The End [audiobook] ⭐️
16. The Time Traveler's Wife [audiobook] ⭐️
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message 47 update - 10/10!
may wrap-upoutcome: 30 books, 3,633 pages, 73h 30m
1. The Lightning Thief [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i didn't release how much of my recollection of this book was actually from the movie.
2. The Reptile Room [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
probably one of my favourites in the series!
3. The Wide Window [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. The Miserable Mill [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. The Austere Academy [221] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
loved this one so much!
6. The Geography of Lost Things [458] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this was a good read, just didn't completely resonate with it or love it.
7. The Ersatz Elevator [audiobook & 196 pages] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
8. The Vile Village [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
9. Network Effect [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
10. The Hostile Hospital [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
11. Little Fires Everywhere [388] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this book was incredible, can't believe it took me so long to read.
12. The Carnivorous Carnival [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
13. The Sea of Monsters [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
14. Horrid [327] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
15. The Titan’s Curse [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
16. Triptych [514] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
17. The Slippery Slope [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
18. Fractured [504] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
19. Malibu Rising [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
20. The Grim Grotto [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
21. Carrie Soto Is Back [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
22. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
23. I'm Thinking of Ending Things [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
24. Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home [530] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
25. Fugitive Telemetry [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
one of my favourites in the series!!!
26. The Penultimate Peril [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
27. Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing [367] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
28. Yellowface [audiobook & 127 pages] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
29. A Slow Fire Burning [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️
Quicksilver [ dnf ]
30. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
may brainstorm Little Fires Everywhere [388] [group read] ⭐️
Triptych [514] ⭐️
Fractured [505] ⭐️
Malibu Rising [369] ⭐️
Carrie Soto Is Back [368] ⭐️
Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home [530] ⭐️
Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing [366] ⭐️
Horrid [327] ⭐️
The Picture of Dorian Gray [271]
The Pact [451]
A Map of Days [480]
The Conference of the Birds [336]
The Desolations of Devil's Acre [512]
Mockingjay [402]
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hi, sign me up for 11 books!
hi, sign me up for 10!9/10
1. Red Rover - Read a book with a red cover, with alliteration in the title, or about someone changing sides or perspectives. This Mortal Coil ⭐️
2. Hide & Seek - Read a book where a character hides from a pursuer, about someone seeking something, or with a synonym for hide or seek in the title. Faithless ⭐️
3. Freeze Tag - Read a book with a hand in the cover art, set in a cold environment, or involving a runner. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown ⭐️
4. Capture the Flag - Read a book set in a country other than yours, with a character who has been incarcerated, or set during a war. Indelible ⭐️
5. Red Light, Green Light - Read a book with a light source on the cover, about a road trip or other journey, or with a red and green cover. Say You'll Remember Me ⭐️
6. Ring Around the Rosie - Read a book with a flower or circle on the cover, including illness or death, or with the letters R-I-N-G in the title. Skin Privilege ⭐️
7. Follow the Leader - Read the next book in a series, a book by a bestselling author, or friend's recommendation. Sunrise on the Reaping ⭐️
8. Double Dutch - Read a book with double, two, or twice in the title, two books with the same title, or a re-read. The Hunger Games
9. Simon Says - Read an epistolary book, a book with a name in the title, or one where communication plays a key role. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ⭐️
10. Mother, May I? - Read a book about female relationships, written in first person, or with punctuation in the title. Life’s Too Short ⭐️
april wrap-upoutcome: 20 books, 6,761 pages, & 21h 34m
1. Pines [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
i struggle with this one because i came into it slightly bias. i watched the show when it first came out and really enjoyed it, and probably compared the show to the book too many times whists reading. i enjoyed this book, but felt the atmosphere didn't live up to the show (ughhh i keep comparing). but i will be reading the next book once i can find it.
2. Indelible [445] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
i kept putting this one off but so glad i finally picked it up, such a good read!
3. Sunrise on the Reaping [390] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this book was devastating. despite knowing roughly what happens to haymitch and during the second quarter quell, this book still managed to keep me hooked. I loved it and I sobbed so much during that last chapter.
4. Faithless [542] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
i didn't dislike this book but i felt slightly underwhelmed by it, disconnected from the characters to a certain extent. however, i still enjoyed the story and was intrigued to keep reading.
5. Skin Privilege [416] ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
when i catch you karin slaughter.... this is not how you end a series, fucking hell. are you kidding me? devastating, wtf. i actually can't with this book, this is how it ends??? where's the closure, how does it just end?????? now entering my karin slaughter detox phase.
6. This Mortal Coil [454] ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5
this book was enjoyable enough, i probs would've enjoyed it more when i first bought it.
7. Life’s Too Short [384] ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5
this book was devastatingly good. i don't love the miscommunication in this book, slightly frustrating, but she did a great job at building the relationship and making us believe in it. however i would not hand my baby to a random man at 4am.
8. The Host [619] ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5
i actually really loved this one, didn't feel remotely as long as it was and it was so insanely good. wish stephanie wrote more books like this.
9. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown [419] ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.75
didn't love this one unfortunately, but glad I got around to reading it. hard to follow the motivations of our main character when they either made no sense or relied on such unlikable characters.
10. The Dark Mirror [576] ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.75
i really enjoyed this one, not my favourite in the series but still a super strong book.
11. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
i thought i wouldn't like this book, but was pleasantly surprised that i did. the narrators were compelling, and the story felt very quintessential tjr.
12. Say You'll Remember Me [416] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
man this book was fucking bleak, so hard to root for a couple when they're so miserable. one of the first romance books where i've connected more with the hero than the heroine.
13. This Cruel Design [439] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
i just didn't care about this book, won't be continuing.
14. The Hunger Games [368] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
15. Stay Awake [audiobook & 92 pages] ⭐️⭐️⭐️
this was quite disappointing, entertaining enough but not really compelling.
16. Catching Fire [402] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i think its my fav in the trilogy.
17. Before You Knew My Name [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed this book. felt like a literacy mystery fiction if that's even a thing, but nonetheless an enjoyable reading experience.
18. False Witness [440] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
i admit that i wasn't particularly in the mood for this book. the covid references annoyed me slightly, and made the book feel dated even though it came out only a few years ago. this book was less who dun it/mystery and more psychological thriller/what's going to happen.
19. The Summer of Broken Rules [359] ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
this was cute, not super substantial and slightly insta-lovey but a vibe nonetheless.
20. The Bad Beginning [audiobook] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
first read this when i was a kid, such a fun and nostalgic book and the audiobook had background noises and was overall really well done!
april brainstorm Say You'll Remember Me [416] ⭐️
This Mortal Coil [454] ⭐️
This Cruel Design [439] ⭐️
The Summer of Broken Rules [359] ⭐️
Life’s Too Short [384] ⭐️
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo [389] ⭐️
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown [419] ⭐️
The Dark Mirror [576] ⭐️
Indelible [445] ⭐️
False Witness [440] ⭐️
Stay Awake [340] ⭐️
The Host [619] ⭐️
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quarterly challenge one: a pop of joy29/11
1. Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
Life’s Too Short ⭐️
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown ⭐️
Stay Awake ⭐️
Before You Knew My Name ⭐️
The Geography of Lost Things ⭐️
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine ⭐️
A Slow Fire Burning ⭐️
Carrie Soto Is Back ⭐️
Malibu Rising ⭐️
2. Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover OR Read the first book in a series
This Mortal Coil ⭐️
Yellowface ⭐️
3. Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries OR Read a translated book originally written by a European author
4. Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
Sunrise on the Reaping ⭐️
Say You'll Remember Me ⭐️
5. Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange OR Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours The Dark Mirror ⭐️
6. Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book
The Host ⭐️
This Cruel Design ⭐️
7. Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
Pines ⭐️
Catching Fire ⭐️
The Bad Beginning ⭐️
The Time Traveller's Wife ⭐️
Little Fires Everywhere ⭐️
8. Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure OR Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it.
Indelible ⭐️
False Witness ⭐️
The Kiss of Deception ⭐️
9. Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be OR Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!) The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ⭐️
10. Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields OR Read a book written by an East Asian woman
Faithless ⭐️
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone ⭐️
11. Re-read and re-visit a book that you love
The Hunger Games ⭐️
The Lightning Thief ⭐️
I'm about 25% through and not loving it. The premise is intriguing to me, but so far the characters are just falling short for me. This is my first Lucy Foley so I'm trying to be optimistic and hopefully it picks up soon.
I'll definitely be able to finish Of Love and Other Demons to complete the nobel prize category. I'm planning for 1 more book (potentially 2 but can't commit to that), these are the categories I can fulfil if we don't have anything else planned.- Audie
- Hugo Award, Nebula, or Locus
-Past group read
Hi all, hopefully we've all gotten to some good books so far! I had a super slow start with Babel, but I'll finally finish it tonight and plan on finishing These Broken Stars tomorrow. Apart from those two book, I'm planning of reading Of Love and Other Demons and potentially one other book if I can find one that fits.With my completion of Babel, the hugo award etc prompt will need 1 more book to complete - is anyone planning of fulfilling it?
march wrap-upoutcome: 10 books & 4,342 pages
1. These Broken Stars (374) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Dirty Letters (294) ⭐️.5
this was... not good. i liked the doc though, but that's about it.
3. Of Love And Other Demons (160) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
wanted to like this one more than i did, but the premise excited me more than the execution of it.
4. This Shattered World (394) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
i liked this one a bit more on the re-read, and can't wait to finally read the last book!
5. Their Fractured Light (400) ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
this one just fell short for me and unfortunately i didn't love it as much as the other two in this trilogy.
6. The Midnight Feast (420) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
got better as it went on, i still didn't like it though. had some plot twists i didn't expect, but whilst wrapping up all loose ends i still felt unsatisfied.
7. The Well of Ascension (781) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
so so so good omg, can't wait to read the next one!!!
8. Take Me with You (355) ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
9. Priceless (391) ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
10. The Hero of Ages (748) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
devastatingly incredible, omg i hated the ended yet it felt so right for the story. cannot wait to read another brando sando soon.
monthly challenge one: child's play duration: 1st April - 30th April
1. Red Rover - Read a book with a red cover, with alliteration in the title, or about someone changing sides or perspectives. This Mortal Coil ⭐️
2. Hide & Seek - Read a book where a character hides from a pursuer, about someone seeking something, or with a synonym for hide or seek in the title. Faithless ⭐️
3. Freeze Tag - Read a book with a hand in the cover art, set in a cold environment, or involving a runner. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown ⭐️
4. Capture the Flag - Read a book set in a country other than yours, with a character who has been incarcerated, or set during a war. Indelible ⭐️
5. Red Light, Green Light - Read a book with a light source on the cover, about a road trip or other journey, or with a red and green cover. Say You'll Remember Me ⭐️
6. Ring Around the Rosie - Read a book with a flower or circle on the cover, including illness or death, or with the letters R-I-N-G in the title. Skin Privilege ⭐️
7. Follow the Leader - Read the next book in a series, a book by a bestselling author, or friend's recommendation. Sunrise on the Reaping ⭐️
8. Double Dutch - Read a book with double, two, or twice in the title, two books with the same title, or a re-read. The Hunger Games ⭐️
9. Simon Says - Read an epistolary book, a book with a name in the title, or one where communication plays a key role. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ⭐️
10. Mother, May I? - Read a book about female relationships, written in first person, or with punctuation in the title. Life’s Too Short ⭐️
Meg wrote: "I've read a lot of pages today, but only just started my first prompt book. It's exciting to see the first points on the board though!Btw I'm in Australia, so i think I'm ahead of the rest of you!"
ohh, it's nice to have another aussie!
I completed my first non-prompt book yesterday, Small Things Like These, which I surprisingly couldn't fit into any prompts unfortunately. I'll be tackling Babel this weekend, since it's my most intimidating and longest book on my readathon tbr.
In terms of a group name, I'm also leaning towards Literary Elites!
Hi all! I've perused through the prompts and put some ideas into the tracking page. It was a bit harder than I thought finding books to fill the prompts as I don't own many eligible books, but I'm excited nonetheless for this group read!
