We’re almost halfway through the year and I’ve plowed through sixty-two books so far. As was the case last year, they’ve mostly been in audio format. I like audiobooks because they leave my hands free for working on crochet projects, and they give me something to listen to in the car. My work commute is less that five minutes, but every minute counts I guess. I started the year finishing up Michael Connelly‘s entire back catalog. I then shifted into a few light-hearted reads, promptly followed by some EL James (don’t judge – Zachary Webber‘s voice makes the Grey series an annual re-listen for me). Then I dove into contemporary…
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February was another audio-heavy month for me (12/16). I’ve been devouring the Audible Originals. The three Cara Bastone books were so good! I especially loved Seat Mate. It reminded me a bit of my favorite movies – Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise and Before Sunset – due to its focus on conversation and the interaction of two people who find themselves thrown together for a set amount of time with no guarantee that there will be a future for them beyond that time. I’ve also added updates on a couple of the reading challenges I’m doing this year. Note: Do I realize that one of my February graphics says “January”? Yes.…
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It’s the first reading wrap-up of the new year! I got off to a blazing start with 21 books this month, which is about double what I had been doing the past few months. And this was also a huge month for audiobooks! It’s so nice to have a book in my ear while I’m driving or while I’m doing boring tasks at work. This month I also took a deep dive into the Osemanverse, starting with a reread of my beloved Heartstopper series. I’m hoping to wrap up with the last few books in February. And let’s talk about reading challenges for a minute. Last year I tried to…
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Audiobook Review Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman Out now from Harper Audio This one took a little while to find its feet, but once the plot started to take shape, I was all in. Georgian London is the setting for this historical gem, and the best word I can find to describe the vibe of the story is “atmospheric.” As a long-time fan of Greek mythology, I did enjoy this take on the story of Pandora’s box, and our heroine, Dora, is an orphan, a jewelry designer, and a spitfire of a woman who can hold her own even under the restrictive culture of the time. This tale is told through…
