December - 2022

Weekend Book Sharing and Blog Visits #31

Terrie

Dec 31, 2022

Weekend Book Sharing and Blog Visits #31

Happy New Year!!! It's the weekend, so it must be time to enjoy a few of my favorite book memes. This is a great opportunity for readers and bloggers to share what they've been up to - both newly received books, what you've read or want to read and any bookish or personal news/updates. I'll be linking to: Stacking the Shelves is hosted every Saturday by Marlene @ Reading Reality The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly at Caffeinated Book Reviewer. The Sunday Salon hosted by

Tuyo #1 by Rachel Neumeier: feel-good fantasy

Terrie

Dec 30, 2022

Tuyo #1 by Rachel Neumeier: feel-good fantasy

Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier | Book Review | An engrossing fantasy with great world building, creating a tribal setting & society.

Terrie

Dec 30, 2022

Four Fun Friday memes to join

Fridays are about sharing the first sentence(s) of a current book I'm reading and a snippet from page 56 or 56% on e-reader from the same book. Fun, right? And I'm joining the BBH (Blogger Hop) to answer this week's prompt. As always, everyone is welcome - hope to see you there and sharing first sentences....... Today's Book is: Currently Reading: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Genre: historical fiction Published Oct 2022; 560 pages First Sentence(s): "First, I got m

Terrie

Dec 30, 2022

Monthly Wrap Up: December 2022

There's something satisfying about looking back at what you've accomplished. It can inform where to go next or a goal to add or change. It can push you to achieve more, or to change the balance in your life. For me, looking back at what I did on the blog inspires me to keep going. And looking back on what I read actually puts some perspective on my reading life. It serves as a checkmark, a period, an end and a new beginning to start a new month instead of having all the days

Terrie

Dec 29, 2022

2022 Favorite Books: Month by Month

A end of year compilation of my favorite reads in 2022 listed month by month. | BOOKSHELF JOURNEYS

All of Our Demise - part 2 of the duology

Terrie

Dec 28, 2022

All of Our Demise - part 2 of the duology

All of Our Demise, #2 Duology | Book Review | YA Fantasy | A strong wrap up of the epic battle for the powers of high magic.

Shelf Control, Books From the Backlog, Can't Wait Wednesday #18

Terrie

Dec 28, 2022

Shelf Control, Books From the Backlog, Can't Wait Wednesday #18

These mid-week memes suit me well because they provide me a quick reminder to check my own shelves and see what interesting books are lingering there. How about you? Why don't you feature one of your shelf books (or e-reader) and see if that helps you decide to read it or toss it. Since this is a split focus post, I'll share a book from my bookshelf or Kindle first and then a newer release (often an ARC I've received) that I'm eager to read. Book I Own and Still Want to Read

Terrie

Dec 27, 2022

City Under One Roof - a twisty thriller

City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita is a debut police procedural set in a town in remote AK that's all in one building. Book Review

Terrie

Dec 27, 2022

2023 Challenges

My goodness - there are SO many challenge options out there and I want to try them all! I love a good challenge. But, here's what you should know about me. I join challenges to encourage me to find new books or work on my TBR list, etc. I don't worry about completing it perfectly - because who cares but me? If I do, excellent! If I don't, well, there's always next year, right? I also definitely use books to crossover challenges where I can because that's a whole different kin

Terrie

Dec 26, 2022

Top 10 Tuesday: Focus on Family

A new Tuesday, a new prompt for Top 10 Tuesday. This week the prompt is Bookish Gifts I Received or Bought With a Gift Card. We made a family group decision this year to do away with Christmas gifts and focus on spending time together. So, no gifts. Since it's a time of the year many of us spend time with family, I'm going to switch it up and share books about siblings or family. Thanks to Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl for hosting another week of Top Ten Tuesday. I enjoy part

The Blackhouse: a creepy story set in remote Scotland

Terrie

Dec 26, 2022

The Blackhouse: a creepy story set in remote Scotland

The Blackhouse is a historical novel swirling with intrigue, secrets, and a woman trying to figure out if a man was murdered 25 years ago

Terrie

Dec 25, 2022

Merry Christmas!

LYRICS FROM THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG FROM PENTATONIX "May your holidays be jolly Your hallways filled with holly Your fireside stays burning brighter Than it did before May your string lights keep that twinkle May your silver bells all jingle And carolers sing carols at your door And may your heart be evergreen Every December And a part of you believe And always remember That sugarplums dance and reindeer fly And Santa always reads your letters And may you stay a kid on Ch

Terrie

Dec 23, 2022

Weekend Book Sharing and Blog Visits

It's Christmas weekend so it might be a lightly attended sharing weekend. I've worked ahead and got the post ready to go unless what I finish reading changes. If you're not doing bloggy stuff this weekend, that's cool - but when you do get back to it, I hope you've had an amazing holiday with your friends and family! I'll be linking to: Stacking the Shelves is hosted every Saturday by Marlene @ Reading Reality The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly at Caffeinated Book Reviewe

Four Fun Friday Bookish memes - Join in!

Terrie

Dec 23, 2022

Four Fun Friday Bookish memes - Join in!

Fridays are about sharing the first sentence(s) of a current book I'm reading and a snippet from page 56 or 56% on e-reader from the same book. Fun, right? And I'm joining the BBH (Blogger Hop) to answer this week's prompt. As always, everyone is welcome - hope to see you there and sharing first sentences....... Today's Book is: Currently Reading on my Kindle: Tuyo #1 by Rachel Neumeier Genre: Fantasy Published 2020; 412 pages First Sentence(s): "Beside the coals of the dyin

Lessons In Chemistry - Exceptional Debut

Terrie

Dec 22, 2022

Lessons In Chemistry - Exceptional Debut

Lessons in Chemistry Book Review | An amazing debut novel about a woman in the 60s striving to fit into a male field.

Shelf Control, Books From the Backlog, Can't Wait Wednesday

Terrie

Dec 21, 2022

Shelf Control, Books From the Backlog, Can't Wait Wednesday

The Good Sister - which one is "good"???

Terrie

Dec 20, 2022

The Good Sister - which one is "good"???

The Good Sister Book Review | Bookshelf Journeys | Twin sisters share a past of secrets, a tragedy, revelations, and independence.

Terrie

Dec 19, 2022

Top 10 Tuesday: Books I Want to Gift

A new Tuesday, a new prompt for Top 10 Tuesday. This week the prompt is Books I Hope Santa Brings. We made a family group decision this year to do away with Christmas gifts and focus on spending time together. So, I won't be receiving any books this year. I'm going to switch it up and share books I would like to gift (and the recipient). Thanks to Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl for hosting another week of Top Ten Tuesday. I enjoy participating each week for a couple reasons. I

Terrie

Dec 16, 2022

Weekend Book Sharing and Blog Visits

It's the weekend, so it must be time to enjoy a few of my favorite book memes. This is a great opportunity for readers and bloggers to share what they've been up to - both newly received books, what you've read or want to read and any bookish or personal news/updates. I'll be linking to: Stacking the Shelves is hosted every Saturday by Marlene @ Reading Reality The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimberly at Caffeinated Book Reviewer. The Sunday Salon hosted by Deb @ ReaderBuzz, M

Terrie

Dec 16, 2022

Four Fun Friday Bookish Memes

Fridays are about sharing the first sentence(s) of a current book I'm reading and a snippet from page 56 or 56% on e-reader from the same book. Fun, right? And I'm joining the BBH (Blogger Hop) to answer this week's prompt. As always, everyone is welcome - hope to see you there and sharing first sentences....... Today's Book is: Currently Reading: All of Our Demise #2 by Amanda Foody & Christine Lynn Herman Genre: Fantasy Published 8/22; 474 pages First Sentence(s): "Yesterd

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