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Megan's 120 reads in 2022
120. Soulstar by C.L. Polk - completed October 2022 - 4.5 stars121. The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins - completed October 2022 - 3 stars
122. A Chance at Love by Beverly Jenkins - completed October 2022 - 5 stars
123. In Search of Captain Zero: A Surfer's Road Trip Beyond the End of the Road by Allan C. Weisbacker - completed November 2022 - 2 stars
124. Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano - completed November 2022 - 4.5 stars
125. Harry Sylvester Bird by Chinelo Okparanta - completed November 2022 - 3.5 stars
126. Sorry I Missed You by Suzy Krause - completed November 2022 - 2 stars
127. Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal - completed November 2022 - 4.5 stars
128. Mariam Al-Ijliya: The Astrolabe Designerby Rafia Rehman - completed November 2022 - 3.5 stars
129. The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas - completed November 2022 - 5 stars
130. The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney - completed November 2022 - 4 stars
131. An Untamed State by Roxane Gay - completed November 2022 - 5 stars
132. Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe - completed November 2022 - 4.5 stars
133. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward - completed November 2022 - 4.5 stars
134. Verity by Colleen Hoover - completed December 2022 - 3.5 stars
135. Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth by Dorothy Morrison - completed December 2022 - 4 stars
136. The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson - completed December 2022 - 3.5 stars
137. A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine - completed December 2022 - 5 stars
138. The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman - completed December 2022 - 4.5 stars
139. Last Train to Istanbul by Ayse Kulin, translated by John W. Baker - completed December 2022 - 3.5 stars
140. The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich - completed December 2022 - 5 stars
141. A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams - completed December 2022 - 4 stars
142. We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry - completed December 2022 - 2.5 stars
143. Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn - completed December 2022 - 3 stars
143/120 - challenge completed!!!
First book in 2022 - King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo - completed January 2022. Well that was a wild, Grisha-filled ride! “Hope was the wind that came from nowhere to fill your sails and carry you home.� I love returning to this world and that while nothing works out as planned, people with good intentions and courage can still win the day. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Marathon
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Second book in 2022 - When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord. My first 5-star read of 2022, and it was exactly what I needed! From the cover, to the theater content, to the sparkly wonder of it all, I felt delightful at the end! Great plot movement and character dialogue! A true love letter nyc, theater kids, and family - those that step up and those who step in. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude jar, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice
Third book in 2022 - Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo. This author can really land a story arc! This was everything I wanted, brought in lovely elements from the rest of the series, and kept me guessing. I loved every minute! Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Gratitude, Marathon
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Fourth book in 2022 - Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune. Brilliant and charming, exactly what I’ve come to expect from this author! But there’s always an exploration of the goodness in the world, if we choose to see it, and this book does not disappoint. There were hilarious moments and ones that had me tearing up. Loved the characters and diversity! Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Marathon
Fifth book in 2022 - Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed. Well-written middle grade! Doesn’t shy away from a hard subject matter but also includes the joy in life as well. Loved the characters and the descriptions of Pakistan. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Gratitude, Marathon
Sixth book in 2022 - These Deadly Games by Diana Urban. I was not expecting this ya thriller that started with video games to turn into a complex, twisty and dark suspense ride! Loved every minute! Really enjoyed the characters and the questions raised about guilt, accident, fault, trauma, and revenge. I received this book as a free giveaway in e change for my honest review. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice
Seventh book in 2022 - Castle Dor by Daphne du Maurier and Arthur Quiller-Couch. I wonder how this novel would have turned out if it was solely written by Du Maurier and not a continuation of Quiller-Couch. I found the concept intriguing and certain parts were quite clear and direct. Other sections it was like reading through fog. However, overall, it was an enjoyable read. But one I would recommend only for die hard fans. 3 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Marathon
Eighth book in 2022 - Stay Close by Harlan Coben. Good, entertaining thriller! I appreciated the glimpses into Atlantic City. I figured out the ending early on, but it was still a diverting read. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations
Ninth book in 2022 - The Wives by Tarryn Fisher. I have mixed feelings about this book. It kept me guessing until the end, and I understand the point the author was trying to make. But the arc felt inauthentic to the main character. The ending left me unsettled, but not in a satisfying way. Not sure if I recommend. 3.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, TBR Jar, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations
Tenth book in 2022 - The Tsarina's Daughter by Ellen Alpsten. Overall, really enjoyable historical fiction. It took me a bit to get situated in the time period. The author does mention the suffering of the Russian people contrasted to the ostentation of the royalty. I enjoyed learning more about the history, and the author’s interpretation of historical figures� actions. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice
Eleventh book in 2022 - The Maid by Nita Prose. Enjoyed this mystery! Loved the main character, how she was described and how she viewed the world. I enjoyed how the story unfolded, though it was a bit long in the middle. I appreciate that the author used her experiences working with special needs children to inform her creation of the character. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations, 2022 GR Choice
Twelfth book in 2022 - Ghost Stories of Tampa Bay by Kim Cool. I appreciate learning more history about my hometown. I will definitely be investigating more and desperately want to go on a ghost tour the next time I’m back in town. However, the stories in this book were less narratives but more like vignettes of the author’s thoughts and experiences. Not what I was expecting from the title. 3 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude, Marathon
Thirteenth book in 2022 - How to Be a Movie Star by T. J. Klune. Heart-warming, lovely, understanding - this was a fabulous book! I loved the characters and the beautiful, oddness that made them perfectly imperfect. This author’s signature kindness in his writing with moments of hilarious absurdity shine brightly! Definitely worth reading! 5 stars Challenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude, Marathon
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Fourteenth book in 2022 - A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow. The beginning of this book was a bit irritating. I’m not a fan of petulant teen. But the author used that to start character progression that became very satisfying. I really appreciate the message she was conveying. Really good ending. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Marathon
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Fifteenth book in 2022 - Night Song by Beverly Jenkins. Given that this was her first published novel, it is impressive that she managed to combine little-known history with compelling characters and a good story. It’s a bit long and includes a lot, something that she’s mastered in her current work. Very open door. I would happily never read or hear the descriptor virginal used to describe a woman or her physical attributes ever again. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Gratitude, Marathon
Sixteenth book in 2022 - Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell. Really interesting exploration of how language influences humans and society to the cult extremes. But it also looks at how those influences can be used in fitness, politics, misinformation, religion, among others. Good audio! Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Marathon
Seventeenth book in 2022 - The Wedding Setup: A Short Story by Sonali Dev. This was a perfect gem of a short story! To introduce the characters, plot, conflict, and resolve all with the required hea is difficult to do well in a novel. To do that with such emotional effect in the confines of a short story is the mark of a true master. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity, Marathon
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice
Eighteenth book in 2022 - The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker. Beautiful writing and lush descriptions are this author’s signature. Her characters are complex. However, there were parts of the story that were too long, and at points, I wanted to yell at them to grow up and use their words. But it was an interesting sequel to the first book. Worth reading. 4 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Marathon
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Nineteenth book in 2022 - The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage. I really enjoyed this novel! The landscape depictions were woven into the story so as to become a feature of the plot. The characters were interesting and complex with a villain that reminded me so much of someone, I hoped he would get his in the end (no spoilers!). Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: Gratitude, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations
Twentieth book in 2022 - Love Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke. Overall, this was an enjoyable book. I appreciated some of the unique elements the author introduced. However, it seemed at moments that the action was lost in between plot points. I had to repeat paragraphs a few times to see if I missed something, and I did not, it was just missing. This was the author’s debut, so I’m hoping it gets worked out in the next book. Loved the main characters, and I’ll be continuing with the series. Worth reading. 3.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Twenty-first book in 2022 - Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh. Honest and brutal is the best description I can give for this book. It is well-written with developed characters. There are difficult chapters written from the perspective of a racist, sexist white man, so that was disconcerting but brutally honest as well. Apart from those chapters, I really enjoyed the rest of the book! Place and weather are also depicted almost like additional characters. “Over the years, Claudia had heard the same words from teenagers and middle-aged women; from nurses and teachers, cops and soldiers; sex workers and rape victims and survivors of incest. It was a lesson they’d been taught from birth, swallowed and digested: at all times, in all circumstances, the woman was to blame.� “Claudia thought of the protesters gathered on Mercy Street: the church going faithful, the celibate priests and monks. Would they have any interest in Shannon F. - a homeless addict who haunted the brick sidewalks of downtown crossing, harassing tourists for spare change � if she weren’t pregnant? Preventing her abortion was all they cared about. The bleak struggle of her life � the stark daily realities that made motherhood impossible � didn’t trouble them at all.� My only quibble with this book is the ending felt a bit too convenient. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice
Twenty-second book in 2022 - The Cowboy's Claim by Nina Crespo. This was light and enjoyable. I liked the setting and the characters. Action and dialogue got a bit muddled at times, but overall entertaining. Worth reading. 3.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Twenty-third book in 2022 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Robinson. At the end, I loved this story. I appreciated the author’s note and the info she shared about her history and connection to the story. I’m not a huge fan of the writing - it was a bit stilted for me and obtuse at times regarding plot points. But the history and story win me over. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: CTS, Diversity, Gratitude, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Twenty-fourth book in 2022 - Lobizona by Romina Garber. “Go forth and shatter every convention.� Loved everything about this book! The Argentinian fairytale take on Hogwarts, honoring HP while also pointing out ALL the flaws, the diversity and inclusivity, all excellent! This is some great world building, and I cannot wait for the next chapter! I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Twenty-fifth book in 2022 - Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski, translated by David French. Another good installment in the Witcher chronicles, and it’s left me wanting to immediately head into the next book. I enjoy the band of comrades that formed. Also grateful for Witcher wiki which helped me keep the series and book stories and characters separated out. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: Diversity, Gratitude, Fandomonium
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations, Personal serial
Twenty-sixth book in 2022 - Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe. This was a delight! Love the style and the reimagining of the Greek pantheon as modern rich people. Exactly what I needed last night and can’t wait for the next volume. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: CTS
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations, Personal serial
Twenty-seventh book in 2022 - Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan. Do not be fooled by the title and cover - this is not some happy go lucky romp through the shelves. This goes darker than I would have expected, but it’s an interesting mystery. It took a bit to get the plot moving, but overall, it was a good read! Not a huge fan of men writing women protagonists, and while there was depth missing in the main character, she was portrayed better than most. Worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Gratitude, Fandomonium
Twenty-eighth book in 2022 - When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen. This is a powerful novel, exploring much of the apathy and hypocrisy of white America. The writing was excellent, and I really appreciate how the author created the characters and weaved together the story. It felt a little incomplete to me at the end, but it’s a wonderful debut! Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, TBR, Diversity, Fandomonium
Twenty-ninth book in 2022 - Survival of the Thickest: Essays by Michelle Buteau. Michelle Buteau is one of my fav comedians, so I was excited to learn more about her. She reads the audio, and I cannot imagine absorbing this any other way - fab! The essays were a touch disjointed in how they were laid out, so there were times I got confused as to what her topic was during the chapter. But I loved her very honest approach to her truth. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: Diversity, Gratitude
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations
Thirtieth book in 2022 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, translated by Lucia Graves. I have complicated feelings with this book. There were parts I loved, particularly those describing books and Spain. But I had difficulty connecting with the characters and felt the story was too wordy. Perhaps just not the right season for me to read this one. “Evil presupposes a moral decision, intention, and some forethought. A moron or a lout, however, doesn’t stop to think or reason. He acts on instinct, like a stable animal, convinced that he’s doing good, that he’s always right, and sanctimoniously proud to go around fucking up, if you’ll excuse the French, anyone he perceives to be different from himself, but because of skin color, creed, language, nationality, or� His leisure habits.� But there were truths hidden amongst all that wordiness. “The words with which a child’s heart is poisoned, through malice or through ignorance, remain branded in his memory, and sooner or later they burn his soul.� And just beautiful sentences - “books are mirrors: you only see in an them what you already have inside you.� And “making money isn’t hard in itself. What’s hard is to earn it doing something worth devoting one’s life too.� 3.5 starsChallenges: CTS, Diversity, Gratitude, Wish
Personal challenges: Group read, Personal serial
Thirty-first book in 2022 - The City of Dusk by Tara Sim. This book started out so promising, but then it got stuck in the middle of the plot before veering off the tracks at the end. It was a good concept with interesting characters. But then the same thoughts and motivations kept getting repeated, which dragged the plot down into quagmire in the middle. Then the characters all kinda went sidewise and took the plot down with them. By the end, I just didn’t care. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future, but I won’t be continuing with this series. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Not worth it. 2 starsChallenges: Wish
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice, Personal serial
Thirty-second book in 2022 - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. What started out suddenly, then lapsed into quiet second-guessing, really blossomed into a fun reading experience. The book drags in parts but that only adds to the overall effect. I was surprised, and I’m not often when it comes to mysteries. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: Diversity, Gratitude, Wish
Personal challenges: 2022 Book adaptations, 2022 GR Choice
Thirty-third book in 2022 - Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. Overall, this story is fascinating! I love the characters, and the author always does a marvelous job of weaving real historical events into her tales. My only quibble with these earlier works is her use of the term “virginal� - bleh! This book is an open door romance. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity, Wish
Thirty-fourth book in 2022 - The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth by Kristin Henning. This is an incredible work of passion and scholarship for racial justice! The author builds on each section with an anecdote from either her personal practice or a national story, followed by data and research before applying that to practical circumstances. “Black children have learned to adapt their behaviors to survive under the relentless scrutiny of police officers who see and treat them as a perpetual threat.� This is essential rising for anyone in the justice and school systems. “Black students don’t feel welcome or trusted at school and are less likely than white students to report that school police and security officers have treated them with respect.� As a youth and adult defender, I can tell you that these stories ring true to circumstances I see every day. “Black kids just want to be kids and yet they know their lives are profoundly limited by the constant surveillance and persistent threat of police violence.� And in reality, “those who don’t want to believe we live in a nation that kills innocent children because of the color of their skin must convince themselves that police stories about dangerous black youth are true.� But the dangerous black youth narrative is false and must be fought against - join the fight and read the book! 5 starsChallenges: Diversity, Wish
Thirty-fifth book in 2022 - Departure from the Script by Jae. Really enjoyed this sweet story about a relationship between two women in Hollywood! Most of the plot points are internal, within the mains characters and their relationship, rather than from external sources. It’s refreshing and relaxing to read! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity, Wish
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Thirty-sixth book in 2022 - Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. I am incredibly impressed with this book and highly recommend it! The compassion, empathy, clear-eyed reporting brought to bear on these difficult topics is extraordinary, particularly in our deeply divided country. I truly appreciate the scholarship, but this book reads like a memoir of a town. It does not get dragged into data (though that’s included) or get mired in politics (though, that’s included too). By taking a deeply personal look at friends one of the writers grew up with, the authors are able to tell these cautionary tales of where America has failed and provide hope to how we can course-correct. There are even steps that each reader can individually take! While I don’t agree with every conclusion or suggestion, it gave me a lot to consider. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: Diversity, Wish
Thirty-seventh book in 2022 - Cazadora by Romina Garber. Really enjoyed the broadening of this world! The conversations that are included are so necessary, especially in light of recent legislation. “I don’t know that there’s any plan for our lives� I think we just get confronted with choices, and the more honest we are when making them, the more our life begins to reflect us.� Love the strong women representation! “All I know is they’ve been making up stories about independent girls in every tradition since forever,� And I think it’s time we take back our narratives.� I felt there was a bit too much included and really wish it had been stretched into a trilogy. I hope there are more books in the future! Worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Thirty-eighth book in 2022 - The Adventures of Tom Finch, Gentleman by Lucy May Lennox. Well, this was a meandering romp through regency England! There were parts that were entertaining, and I appreciated the historical knowledge imparted. But the rest of the time I either wanted to smack the characters or cry for an editor, or both. 3 starsChallenges: PopSugar
Personal challenges: WPB Women’s Book Club
Thirty-ninth book in 2022 - Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire. A beautiful story about finding yourself and not living for destiny. Loved the representation and the characters! I’ll be thinking about this one for awhile. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Fortieth book in 2022 - Blood on the Tracks by Barbara Nickless. This was an incredibly enjoyable mystery suspense! I really liked the main character - her backstory is unique and I love that she’s caring for a former marine k9. She’s complicated, but so is everyone in the story. It rang very true, rather than being gratuitous. I learned a bit about the railroad police and marine mortuary affairs. I loved the hooks at the start of each chapter. The slight paranormal element is interesting too. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Forty-first book in 2022 - Gallant by V. E. Schwab. Beautiful, haunting story! This is one I recommend in physical book form, for the illustrations are so important to the story. They are also beautiful. I liked the characters. The author has such a deliberate way of describing her scenes, as if they are literally being drawn before the eye. I failed to connect a bit with the story and felt it ended a touch abruptly, but that could also reflect what’s occurring in my reality. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars Challenges: Diversity
Personal challenges: 2022 GR Choice
Forty-second book in 2022 - The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power by Deirdre Mask. This book has an interesting premise, and I like that the information was broken up into short chapters. However, I didn’t connect with much of it. Clear, straight-forward writing. Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: TBR, Diversity
Forty-third book in 2022 - Show Up by Renee Dahlia. Entertaining but about a third of the way in, the dialogue and prose because really repetitive. That continued throughout a good portion of the book. I liked the setting and characters at the beginning, but towards the end, I just wanted it to be over. Not sure if I’ll continue with the series. 2.5 starsChallenges: CTS, Diversity
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Forty-fourth book in 2022 - The Tower of the Swallow by Andrzej Sapkowski, translated by David French. This was not my favorite in the series. It felt disjointed and confused. By bringing in fragments and bits from other people and timelines, it distracted from the plot. Not a huge fan of the character progression either. But I’m finishing the series! 3 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Forty-fifth book in 2022 - Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. This was an utter delight! I loved the characters, the setting, the plot - everything! The writing is straight-forward without gaping holes in either plot or dialogue. I loved the representation! And I actually cared enough about the characters to shed a few tears. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, Diversity, Celebrating, Creative
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Forty-sixty book in 2022 - The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith. Enjoyable escape for an afternoon. It’s more of a continuation of the first book than I expected. It was a bit more convoluted than the first book. I didn’t connect to the characters as much. Still fun and loved the descriptions of old Paris. Worth reading. 3.5 starsChallenges: Creative
Personal challenges: Personal serial
Forty-seventh book in 2022 - Topaz by Beverly Jenkins. Overall, this was an enjoyable read. It was a touch confusing at the start, as there were references to Philly and Chicago - perhaps an editing issue. The latter half of the novel, in particular, reminded me of the author’s Blessings series, as it involved some colorful townsfolk coming together to support each other. There is still some dated language, but I enjoyed her main and side characters. And as always, the history was fascinating! Worth reading! 4 starsChallenges: Diversity, Celebrating, Creative
Forty-eighty book in 2022 - Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor. Loved this book! Reminded me so much of Harry Potter, without the troubling author. Loved the characters and immersing myself in the world. The author skillfully takes us on the journey of discovery with Sunny as she learns about herself, her ancestry, and a whole new world. Definitely worth reading! 5 starsChallenges: PopSugar, CTS, Diversity, Celebrating, Creative
Personal challenges: Personal serial
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2. When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord - completed January 2022 - 5 stars
3. Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo - completed January 2022 - 5 stars
4. Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune - completed January 2022 - 5 stars
5. Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed - completed January 2022 - 4.5 stars
6. These Deadly Games by Diana Urban - completed January 2022 - 4.5 stars
7. Castle Dor by Daphne du Maurier and Arthur Quiller-Couch - completed January 2022 - 3 stars
8, Stay Close by Harlan Coben - completed January 2022 - 4 stars
9. The Wives by Tarryn Fisher - completed January 2022 - 3.5 stars
10. The Tsarina's Daughter by Ellen Alpsten - completed January 2022 - 4 stars
11. The Maid by Nita Prose - completed January 2022 - 4.5 stars
12. Ghost Stories of Tampa Bay by Kim Cool - completed January 2022 - 3 stars
13. How to Be a Movie Star by T. J. Klune - completed January 2022 - 5 stars
14. A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow - completed January 2022 - 4 stars
15. Night Song by Beverly Jenkins - completed January 2022 - 4 stars
16. Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell - completed January 2022 - 4 stars
17. The Wedding Setup: A Short Story by Sonali Dev - completed January 2022 - 5 stars
18. The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker - completed January 2022 - 4 stars
19. The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage - completed February 2022 - 5 stars
20. Love Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke - completed February 2022 - 3.5 stars
21. Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh - completed February 2022 - 4.5 stars
22. The Cowboy's Claim by Nina Crespo - completed February 2022 - 3.5 stars
23. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Robinson - completed February 2022 - 4 stars
24. Lobizona by Romina Garber - completed February 2022 - 5 stars
25. Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski, translated by David French - completed February 2022 - 4 stars
26. Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe - completed February 2022 - 4.5 stars
27. Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan - completed February 2022 - 4.5 stars
28. When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen - completed February 2022 - 4.5 stars
29. Survival of the Thickest: Essays by Michelle Buteau - completed February 2022 - 4 stars
30. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, translated by Lucia Graves - completed March 2022 - 3.5 stars
31. The City of Dusk by Tara Sim - completed March 2022 - 2 stars
32. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley - completed March 2022 - 4.5 stars
33. Indigo by Beverly Jenkins - completed March 2022
34. The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth by Kristin Henning - completed March 2022 - 5 stars
35. Departure from the Script by Jae - completed March 2022 - 4.5 stars
36. Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn - completed March 2022 - 5 stars
37. Cazadora by Romina Garber - completed March 2022 - 4.5 stars
38. The Adventures of Tom Finch, Gentleman by Lucy May Lennox - completed March 2022 - 3 stars
39. Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire - completed March 2022 - 5 stars
40. Blood on the Tracks by Barbara Nickless - completed March 2022 - 4.5 stars
41. Gallant by V. E. Schwab - completed March 2022 - 4.5 stars
42. The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power by Deirdre Mask - completed March 2022 - 4 stars
43. Show Up by Renee Dahlia - completed March 2022 - 2.5 stars
44. The Tower of the Swallow by Andrzej Sapkowski, translated by David French - completed April 2022 - 3 stars
45. Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur - completed April 2022 - 5 stars
46. The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith - completed April 2022 - 3.5 stars
47. Topaz by Beverly Jenkins - completed April 2022 - 4 stars
48. Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor - completed April 2022 - 5 stars
49. The Grand Tour by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer - completed April 2022 - 3 stars
50. The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman by Nancy Marie Brown - completed April 2022 - 3.5 stars
51. The Hacienda by Isabel Canas - completed April 2022 - 5 stars
52. True Pretenses by Rose Lerner - completed April 2022 - 5 stars
53. The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn - completed April 2022 - 4.5 stars
54. Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li - completed April 2022 - 4.5 stars
55. The Lost Man by Jane Harper - completed April 2022 - 5 stars
56. Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel - completed April 2022 - 2.5 stars
57. All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater - completed May 2022 - 4 stars
58. Horrific Sufferings of the Mind-Reading Monster Hercules Barefoot: His Wonderful Love and His Terrible Hatred by Carl Johan-Vallgren, Translated by Paul and Veronica Britton-Austin - completed May 2022 - 2 stars
59. Book Lovers by Emily Henry - completed May 2022 - 5 stars
60. Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire - completed May 2022 - 4.5 stars
61. House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas - completed May 2022 - 4 stars
62. The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams - completed May 2022 - 3 stars
63. Marry Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke - completed May 2022 - 4 stars
64. Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson - completed May 2022 - 4.5 stars
65. The Book of Fatal Errors: First Book in the Feylawn Chronicles by Dashka Slater - completed May 2022 - 4 stars
66. The Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings - completed May 2022 - 2 stars
67. Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins - completed May 2022 - 4.5 stars
68. The Lady of the Lake by Andrzej Sapkowski, translated by David French - completed June 2022 - 4 stars
69. The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb - completed June 2022 - 3.5 stars
70. Elsewhere by Alexis Schiatkin - completed June 2022 - 4.5 stars
71. Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur - completed June 2022 - 4 stars
72. The Vintage Book of American Women Writers edited by Elaine Showalter - completed June 2022 - 5 stars
73. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey - completed June 2022 - 2.5 stars
74. All the Tides of Fate by Adalyn Grace - completed June 2022 - 4 stars
75. The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins - completed June 2022 - 4.5 stars
76. Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth MacNeal - completed June 2022 - 5 stars
77. The Conjurer by Luanne G. Smith - completed June 2022 - 3.5 stars
78. No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol - completed June 2022 - 5 stars
79. Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs - completed June 2022 - 4 stars
80. At the End of the Matinee by Keiichiro Hirano, translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter - completed July 2022 - 3 stars
81. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles - completed July 2022 - 5 stars
82. The Beast by Katee Robert - completed July 2022 - 3.5 stars
83. Noir by Christopher Moore - completed July 2022 - DNF
84. Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country by Pam Houston - completed July 2022 - 5 stars
85. Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur - completed July 2022 - 4 stars
86. The Tiger Came to the Mountains by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - completed July 2022 - 5 stars
87. Prisoner of Time by Caroline B. Cooney - completed July 2022 - 3 stars
88. For All Time by Caroline B. Cooney - completed July 2022 - 3.5 stars
89. The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill - completed July 2022 - 3.5 stars
90. For the Throne by Hannah F. Whitten - completed July 2022 - 4.5 stars
91. The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson - completed July 2022 - 5 stars
92. Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey - completed July 2022 - 3.5 stars
93. Listen to the Moon by Rose Lerner - completed July 2022 - 4 stars
94. A Taste of Honey by Rose Lerner - completed August 2022 - 3.5 stars
95. Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang - completed August 2022 - 4 stars
96. The Witchery by S. Isabelle - completed August 2022 - 5 stars
97. The It Girl by Ruth Ware - completed August 2022 - 4.5 stars
98. Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeline Thien - completed August 2022 - DNF
99. One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle - completed August 2022 - 3.5 stars
100. The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope - completed August 2022 - 4 stars
101. Seduce Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke - completed August 2022 - 3.5 stars
102. The Proud Breed by Celeste De Blasis - completed September 2022 - 3.5 stars
103. Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor - completed September 2022 - 5 stars
104. Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor - completed September 2022 - 4.5 stars
105. Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby - completed September 2022 - 5 stars
106. A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson - completed September 2022 - 3.5 stars
107. The Mislaid Magician; or, Ten Years After by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer - completed September 2022 - 3.5 stars
108. What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster - completed September 2022 - 3 stars
109. Before the Dawn by Beverly Jenkins - completed September 2022 - 4 stars
110. The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman - completed September 2022 - 2.5 stars
111. Always and Forever by Beverly Jenkins - completed September 2022 - 5 stars
112. Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby - completed October 2022 - 4.5 stars
113. Madam by Phoebe Wynne - completed October 2022 - 4.5 stars
114. The Emma Project by Sonali Dev - completed October 2022 - 4 stars
115. Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine - completed October 2022 - 3.5 stars
116. The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris - completed October 2022 - 4 stars
117. Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - completed October 2022 - 4.5 stars
118. Witchmark by C.L. Polk - completed October 2022 - 4 stars
119. Stormsong by C.L. Polk - completed October 2022 - 3,5 stars
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