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Hello, everyone! Today I'm closing the book on 2021 with a summary of my total stats from Goodreads and Storygraph. By now you've already seen my top crime/thriller and scifi/fantasy posts . Now here's a quick glance at the data - pages, genres, the whole nine yards 😊✨ Enjoy! Goodreads pages and book totals. My … Continue reading 2021 Reading Wrap Up
Hello, all! Here is the second of my two top 2021 genre lists. Last post focused on crime and thriller books, and this one will cover my favorite science fiction and fantasy reads! Again, the below are in no particular order. Enjoy! 😊 1. The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson Also available in Arcanum Unbounded: The … Continue reading Top 2021 Science Fiction / Fantasy Reads
Hi, friends! Happy Sunday - and long weekend for those who get tomorrow off in observation of MLK Day. Here we're making the most of some rare sun 😎 Recently I've been reading Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins. It's been a fresh breath of warm Hawaiian air in a dull and dreary winter season. I'm … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 1/16/22
Hello, everyone! As promised here is the first of two Top 2021 Reads genre posts coming your way. Of the 90 books I read in 2021 these are the top 18 true crime, mystery, and thriller books I enjoyed. Some of these have made best-of lists by bigger book sites while others are less-known gems … Continue reading Top 2021 Crime / Thriller Reads
At least we got some snow! Good morning, everyone! It’s been a wild and stressful holiday season for our family with COVID this past month so I’m behind on posting. Thank you in advance for being patient as I catch up these next couple weeks especially with 2021 wrap ups 😊. As of right now … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 1/10/22
"After nine rock-hard rounds, the sweat was dripping from both combatants and their movements were noticeably slower." pg 1 opening
"The candle burns. Crisp paper. A pen. WHAT HAPPENED TO JONNY? Envelope. Seal. Whisper. Wait." ch 1 opening
Storygraph brand logo from https://app.thestorygraph.com/ Happy Tuesday, everyone! Hope you're staying warm as the weather continues to get colder. Nothing much new for me except for the usual upcoming holiday prep. However...I have recently been looking into Storygraph as an alternative book tracking option. Earlier in the year I saw a lot of booktubers checking … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 12/14/21
"July 14 I don't know why I'm writing this. That's not true. Maybe I do know and just don't want to admit it to myself." Ch 1 opening
Hello, all! Hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving this year had a wonderful break with family and friends. My family and I had a great time at the beach (pictured above)! Recently I've been reading an assortment of things. After I finished the Mistborn series (books 1-6) I went back and read the Secret … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 12/7/21
Hi, everyone! Hope everyone’s Halloween for those who celebrated was great. 👻🎃 A quick reading update - I finished the Mistborn series!!! At least, I finished what is out so far which is the three books in era 1 and the three currently in era 2. Era 1 was by far my favorite. The setting … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 11/08/21
Hi, everyone! I want to start with a quick apology for the spotty posting these last few months. I recently got married and everything leading up to / through that was very overwhelming. A couple obligatory wedding photos below 😉 I hope to start relaxing back into a routine over the next few weeks again, … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads (+ LIFE UPDATE) 10/26/21
"Dear Mr. Wrexham, I know you don't know me but please, please please you have to help me." Ch 1 opening
"Later, Maeve Sinclair will think of the girl with the pink balloon, and her heart will ache with a sting unlike anything she's felt before." - Ch1 opening
"You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil foreboding." - Letter 1
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