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1st Review of 2024~
Quick Book Review - Thursday Edition: The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman
The book is another great Hillerman mystery set in the southwest. The story is well written and there is enough story telling points to make you feel you are riding along with the Legendary Lt. This book is part of a series, but you don't have to start at 1 and read forward. (Although if you enjoy a good story you may want to.) This book begins with retried Navajo Tribal Police, Joe Leaphorn looking into a cold case and takes off in a big and strange way.
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Hey fellow book lovers! As we begin a new year, I wanted to take a moment to look back on my reading journey in 2023. Last year, I set a goal on www.goodreads.com to read 45 books, and I ended up beating it with a total of 47. In this post, I'll give you a quick rundown of the challenge, share my book list, and link you to some short but concise reviews. A Mix of Reads: If you have been following me awhile you know I read a mixed bag of stuff. This year was no different as I delved into various genres – thrillers, memoirs, and everything in between. If you're on the lookout for some quick reviews or want to know more about specific books, here are the links to a few of my favorites: I read for work, pleasure, to learn and also to escape boredom. How about you? That being said, it can be mad to find new titles that are actually fun to read. Thats why I like the Goodreads community. These are real people reading for fun (not because they are selling something or paid to write reviews). So if you want to connect with some bookish folks, swapped recommendations, and participated in discussions (or not) then join us. If you're into that, hit me up on Goodreads its here: www.goodreads.com and I'm Msoneworld4me there as well. As I gear up for another year of reading, I'm grateful for the good reads (pun intended) of the past year. The challenge was just a number, but the real reward was finding some enjoyable stories. If you've got reading goals or just want to share your latest read, drop a comment below. Here's to more pages turned in 2024! Happy reading! While I typically don't watch much TV, Netflix, or YouTube, taking on this 7-day detox highlighted the significant amount of extra time I actually have. *Who knew??
Shifting my focus from screens to books, I read 7 books in as many days. While I am passionate about reading, I think this detox added a fresh perspective to my reading journey by giving me more time overall to read. Normally I read before bed and or on my days off - so this really highlighted how 2 hours on YouTube/TV really is a time sux. Now, I'm curious – have you ever tried a digital detox? How did it impact your daily routine and habits? Share your thoughts below, and let's celebrate the magic of reading together! ✨
OVERVIEW: Tony Hillerman was the former president of the Mystery Writers of America for a reason.. he writes a good story. I effortlessly fell into this mystery and learned more about the Navajos people and the high desert life of New Mexico. Looking forward to reading the entire inspired series of books. My Last Minute Thoughts:
Peace Talks - Dresden Files Book 16
I am currently loving this series. I was told for years to read it, but never found the time. There is one disclosure, you should start at the beginning to understand our hero Harry's journey. BUT the 1st 2 books are ripe with mimogyn and aren't that inspiring. BUT trust me they do get MUCH better and it is worth it to see Harry grow. My Last Minute Thoughts:
“Whoever finds love
Quick Book Review - Thursday Edition:
The Cold Vanish by Jon Billman
The book is about people who have gone missing in the wilderness in America/Canada. The central story revolves around the disappearance of Jacob Gray, and his father's quest to find him. The narration was good/okay overall, but it got boring at times, so much so that I was left wondering why I was even reading this book? Luckily, it wasn't long, and I finished in a single afternoon. I read different topics/genres, and the subject matter intrigued me, but it was more push to finish versus "I can't put it down." My Last Minute Thoughts:
More reviews out soon~ How are you feeling about 2022? I know it's too soon to tell, but here's to hoping it's a better year. I just hopped over to Goodreads and saw my yearly book stats. I will share some of them below. I often don't review books on the Goodread site, but write a quick non-spoiler review here or vice versa. If you are wondering about any book on my list, just leave me a comment and I will give you the skinny on it. I seem to like books in the 300-500 page range, over that and I feel kinda trapped by the book...unless it's really, really good. I did read a small 33 page one this year that ended way too soon. This year I read about:
I read for knowledge, entertainment, escapism, and to understand other people's outlook on the world. What are your favorite types of books? What makes them the best? I will be posting more in the coming months as I am working a bit less.
Hopefully, we can meet up here and discuss books, food, and other fun topics! Speak soon~ The Magic Mountain - Der Zauberberg by Thomas Mann
The Magic Mountain is a novel by Thomas Mann, first published in November 1924. It is widely considered to be one of the most influential works of the 20th-century in German literature. The story opens in the decade before World War I. It introduces Hans Castorp, the only child of a Hamburg merchant family. He is in his early 20's, about to take up a shipbuilding career in Hamburg. He visits his cousin Joachim Ziemssen, who is in a luxury sanatorium in the Swiss Alps, and we are introduced to a memorable cast of characters as the story unfolds. My Last Minute Thoughts:
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